Issue 258

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A Next-Level Sukkos Experience at King David Center

Cozy, festive seudos in a colorfully decorated sukkah. The heady scent of an esrog. The musical Simchas Bais Hashoeva experience. Can these be replicated in the sterile facility environment? Is it possible to create a Yom Tov atmosphere so that this home away from home can truly feel like home?

This past Sukkos, King David Center spared no effort and expense to ensure a total Sukkos experience for its Heimishe residents, enabling all to revel in the mitzvos and spirit of this multifaceted Yom Tov.

A brand-new magnificent Sukkah was erected on the roof of the fourth floor. This was no ordinary Sukkah. High above the crowded city streets, residents enjoyed the sublime experience of dining over the sea, or to be precise, the bay. The crisp air and scenic views complemented by the stunning weather, created a perfect setting for beautiful Yom Tov seudos.

The Sukkah was no slapdash, commercial structure. Residents had a chance of choosing a bird with which to decorate the Sukkah. Along with glass-encased tealights and tasteful decor, this exquisitely designed Sukkah hosted the many Yom Tov seudos for several dozen residents. Each detail of this massive operation was executed with perfection. Care was taken to prepare the Sukkah-goers before making the trek to the outside dining area. King David supplied blankets

and pillows for maximum comfort, and then came the scrumptious Yom Tov food. Whether it was corn beef, brisket, sesame chicken or deli roll, every seuda boasted a special delicacy. (Those unable to join the Seudos in the Sukkah, enjoyed this upgraded menu as well.)

For a Yom Tov seuda to truly have that special flavor, tasty food is not enough. It’s the melodious singing and relevant divrei Torah that imbibe the air with that Yom Tov spirit. Melodious Yom Tov songs wafted out of the humble Sukkah thanks to the harmonious choir that joined the seudos at King David. Rabbi Glustein and Rabbi Bernikier, among others, enriched the residents with meaningful words of inspiration.

All the residents had the zchus to shake the Lulav and Esrog every day of Succos. For Hoshana Rabbah, a bundle of Aravos were provided for each individual.

Let us not forget to mention the lively Simchas Bais Hashoeva plus siyum held on Tuesday. Professional music played as guests and residents joined in animated dancing in honor of the dual celebration. An attractive array of delectable pastries set the stage for the memorable event that brought life and joy into the hearts of all attendees.

The climax of the week-long Yom Tov was undoubtedly Simchas Torah. Thanks to the unending dedication of King David staff members, residents played an active role in the Hakafos. Transcendent joy mingled with an aura of otherworldly holiness as each man had a chance to embrace a Sefer Torah, dancing as he could from within the confines of his wheelchair. It was wondrous to watch the faces of the residents radiate with pleasure as their souls connected to the Torah.

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SPARKLING PRIORITIES

(Re: Running a House When it Feels Like the House is Running Me, Issue 257)

I really appreciated this article! I loved how it helped readers understand that we all have strengths in different areas, and we all have different priorities.

I also really appreciated that it focused on keeping things sanitary and making sure kids have nutritious food to eat and clean clothes to wear, and didn’t get carried away with extreme housekeeping. Besides for basic food and cleanliness, every night before I go to sleep, I make sure that the doors are not blocked in case of an emergency, chas v’shalom. I also focus on the emotional needs of my household: My goal is that my home should be a true home, a place where my family feels safe, loved and that they belong. I want it to be a place where we all try to grow and become better people and where we care about each other. There’s a Yiddish song about this — that some people have sparkling homes and others have kids with sparkling eyes.

Thank you for such an enriching magazine.

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theme really resonated with me, since I’m a working mother, too, with three little kids. Juggling it all is truly a magic show. I always daven that Hashem should give me the strength to always be able to prioritize my kids over work and they should never lose out because of my job responsibilities.

I find the greatest challenge to be supper since I walk through the door together with my kids. If you could run a list of easy suppers, both dairy and meat, over several weeks, I’m sure it would be appreciated by many. Your recipes are always winners!

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A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

(Re: Running a House When it Feels Like the House is Running Me, Issue 257)

Your article states, “Remember Marie Kondo…” I don’t remember Marie Kondo — because I try not to allow secular influences into my life. I’m wondering why you’re even mentioning it; hopefully we don’t remember her, and anyone who does should maybe blush! Was she Sara Imeinu? Rus? Sara Schenirer? I’m guessing not. Please don’t introduce us to ideas from secular sources.

Secondly, this entire piece feels so Hungarian. How about bringing some other perspectives? I’m not from Hungarian stock, and people like me don’t have these kinds of problems. We’re perfectly fine with the house the way it is.

Thank you,

A Reader

MAKING IT WORK WHEN YOUR HUSBAND WORKS

(Re: Making It Work, Issue 257)

I noticed something interesting in the feature about how working women manage: all three women interviewed mentioned that their husbands help them. It’s great if your husband can put the kids on the bus in the morning or help with bedtime at night. But what about people who don’t have that option — like me? My husband’s job keeps him out of the house from Shacharis straight through the day until evening. By the time he gets home, the little kids

are sleeping, and after he eats, he goes out to learn, which I proudly encourage him to do. I would love to hear from women who “make it work” without relying on their husband to pick up the slack.

Thank you for your excellent magazine. I look forward to reading it each week.

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Thanks for giving us a quality weekly read and for being a platform to raise important topics.

As the Yom Tov season draws to a close, I would like to draw your attention to a problem with the candy we distribute every Simchas Torah and Shabbos. Most of the candy wrappers are printed with text all over it, making them impossible to open without being mechalel Shabbos, chalilah Thousands of Yiddishe neshamos unwittingly transgress this issur on a regular basis. We wouldn’t eat anything with a questionable hashgacha, and many candy manufacturers even print the correct bracha on the package, but this pitfall still exists. Maybe if we collectively contact them and beg them to strengthen shemiras Shabbos, they will switch to Shabbos-friendly packaging and increase k’vod Shamayim. Just as it’s normal and standard to have kashrus hashgachos, shatnez checkers, and manufacturers of tznius clothing, b’ezras Hashem, it can become normal and standard to have Shabbos-friendly candy packaging.

Please consider speaking up. Until then, it would be best to open candy before Shabbos.

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The Boro Park Center is renowned for their superior service and care, and for hosting exciting events that bring the residents, their families, and the community together. Elul and Tishrei at the Boro Park Center were filled with meaningful celebrations and joyful events that were shared by the residents and their families to create many special memories.

During the year, and especially on Yom Tov, the Boro Park Center focused on family-friendly events and entertainment to bring families together. Throughout the Yomim Tovim and on Chol Hamoed the Center encourages residents’ children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to come to the Center to spend quality time with their parents and grandparents. Many families joined the Center for the delicious, gourmet seudas, and spent Chol

YOMIM TOVIM AT THE BORO PARK CENTER

Hamoed enjoying various activities and shows together with their grandparents.

In Elul the Boro Park Center held weekly lectures every Sunday that uplifted all the residents. The speakers included choshuve rabbanim such as Rabbi Paysach Krohn, Rebbi Moshe Tovia Lieff, and Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser, who shared inspiration for the Yomim Noraim. For the convenience of the residents, the Center brought down kapparos to their building so that the residents were all easily able to shlug kapparos. Additionally, for the first time since COVID-19, wheelchair-accessible buses were seen lined up outside the center to transport the residents to the water at 1st Avenue and 58th Street for tashlich. They were accompanied by singer Volvy Tauber who inspired them with soul-stirring Yomim Noraim songs.

grandparents. Chol Hamoed was truly an experience at the Boro Park Center, with non-stop entertainment for the residents and their families. Children and adults enjoyed the activities and shows every day, including face painting, a fun petting zoo, and a fascinating parrot show by the “Parrot Rebbe” that delighted audiences of all ages.

The celebrations reached new heights with a lively concert by Dovid Fleishman and Yossi Eidlisz, whose music filled the Center with warmth and energy. Tanzers

Several local schools were doing tashlich at that time as well, and the children joined in the singing and danced with the residents, some of whom even met their grandchildren.

Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur were meaningfully celebrated at the Center with beautiful, hartzig tefillos led by Rabbi Wajsfeld. Rabbi Mandelbaum, a grandchild of the famed Chazzan R’ Yossele Mandelbaum, led Mussaf on Rosh Hashana and several tefillos on Yom Kippur. The tefillos warmed the hearts of everyone there and set the tone for a hopeful new year ahead.

The festivities continued on Sukkos with a huge, beautifully decorated Sukkah that was filled with laughter and singing from all the families who ate with their

and jugglers added to the joyous atmosphere, and their infectious spirit and enthusiasm made the evening a truly unforgettable experience.

Simchas Torah at the Boro Park Center was an experience like no other. Rabbi Wajsfeld led the spirited hakafos, ensuring that every resident got an aliyah and a chance to dance with the Torah. In addition to family members, several people from the community joined the spirited dancing and assisted those who are wheelchair-bound.

As residents, family members, grandchildren, and community members all danced round and round with the Torah, celebrating our heritage in a heartwarming scene, it was easy to see why many residents described the Yomim Tovim at the Center as Gan Eden.

DO

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HOBBIES?

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST YOU, AND HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU DEVOTE TO IT?

I love to read, and I pay the price in the currency of wasted time and missed sleep more than the actual monetary cost, because I frequently borrow reading material (instead of buying some). I also love to cook, bake and set a pretty table. I try not to spend a lot on ingredients (except for Yom Tov) and pretty dishes. That’s why I enjoy stores like Amazing Savings, where I can find tableware for cheap. – A Reader

I love biking and skiing! Biking is easy to do anytime. Skiing is more of a trip, but I make sure to incorporate it into the winter season. – R.G.

I love to personalize items using my Cricut machine. The cost of it depends on what I’m doing, because of how much paper I’ll need and what I’m personalizing. – R.L.R.

I enjoyed diamond art when it was all the rage. It’s calming, cheap and produces the prettiest results! – A Reader

I’ve got many hobbies, including photography and graphics. I’ve taken various courses and invested in some professional gear over the years. I usually spend a bit too much time on these hobbies, too late at night as well… – A Reader

I started out with a deep appreciation for music. Eventually, I purchased a keyboard, and later, when I discovered the authentic beauty of piano, I started learning the piano. In total, I devoted six years to lessons as well as practice. Although I no longer take lessons, I still play at least three hours a week in total. The cost of this hobby, including all expenses (piano and lessons) totalled $10,250. – Rochel Z.

I run a busy business, but I have several hobbies. I enjoy diamond art, puzzles, painting, walking and working out. Most of my hobbies don’t cost much — just supplies and membership — but the time I allocate for them is precious. These hobbies keep me going. – A Reader

I love cooking for other people. I cook for an organization, and the people receiving the food don’t know who’s cooking for them, and I don’t know who I’m cooking for. I cook a meal about once a month because it does cost money. I also love creating beautiful gift presentations, and when I gift someone, I go all out on the presentation. – A Reader

I like making photo albums on Shutterfly. I design the album and then order it when they have their free album promotions, so I only end up paying for shipping. I make them for my married kids and my grandparents, too. I started doing this nine years ago, when I had my first grandchild. By now my albums look very professional. – A Reader

My hobby is all things paper crafting: scrapbooking, album making, junk journaling, card making, collage and much more. As to how much it costs, it can vary to anywhere between fifty to hundreds of dollars. Startup costs were my paper trimmer, scissors, glue, paper, stamps, stickers, and more. I’d like to say that I spend some time crafting every day. However, on any given week, I try to craft a few hours a week, and it is very rewarding to see the end product when I finish a project. Get your supplies, and start crafting! – C.R.S.

I LOVE ORGANIZING AND REORGANIZING MY CLOSETS. I ENJOY CHANGING CONTAINERS AND REARRANGING STUFF FOR A FRESH LOOK, AND TO FIND PRACTICAL STORAGE SOLUTIONS FOR RANDOM ITEMS. BUYING CONTAINERS FOR ORGANIZING COSTS A PRETTY PENNY, BUT I TRY TO RECYCLE WHAT I HAVE OR BUY CHEAP. I END UP SPENDING AN AVERAGE OF TWO HOURS PER WEEK ON THIS HOBBY. – A READER

I really enjoy baking. Whenever I have some free time (and even when I don’t), I find myself pulling out my mixer and whipping up some goodies. Erev Yom Tov will find me spending hours in the kitchen, stocking my freezer with elaborate cakes and desserts. And then I’m constantly baking simple cookies for my kids to take to school. I also like sending nice pastries to kimpeturins or in honor of upsherins or other simchas. (I already stopped buying new cookbooks because my shelf can’t accommodate more, but I do clip good recipes I find in magazines.) – A Reader

As a child living in Eretz Yisroel near the Jordanian border before the Six Day War in the 1960s, our parents didn’t allow us to be outside in the yard when they weren’t home. Our mother, who was an accomplished Hungarian embroiderer, taught us to embroider by hand. My sister and I embroidered napkins, tablecloths and even our clothing. I was five years old when I first held a needle in my hand. My stitches were not great at first, but eventually, I embroidered beautiful items. I still have a few pieces from back then. This hobby led me to study fashion in a trade high school. I sewed all my family’s clothing at one point. I eventually stopped sewing clothes, and I now sew quilts and bags. This is a pricey hobby as I try to buy quality fabrics and use quality sewing machines. Fabric isn’t cheap if I want quality and heirloom quilts. I don’t really know how much I spend on the fabrics, but my machines cost in the thousands of dollars. I am now teaching my granddaughters to sew using sewing machines that are specifically geared for children. – Malka Serkin

I LOVE TO SING! I SING ZEMIROS ALL THE TIME, DAVEN WITH MY KIDS OUT LOUD, AND SING ALONG TO THE BLASTING MUSIC GOING IN MY HOUSE. I’D LOVE TO EXPERIENCE RECORDING IN A PROFESSIONAL MUSIC STUDIO, BUT THAT’S THE LAST ITEM ON MY WISH LIST. – A READER

Does eating ice cream count? I used to paint but don’t have time for it anymore. These days, I read to unwind. – A Reader I love to paint. I bought a variety of acrylic paint, brushes and canvas from Walmart for around $20. – Miriam

Our beloved Tatty adores animals, so our whole family has developed a strong passion for raising pets at home. We have the cutest chicken coop outside our home, where we keep our colorful and adorable chickens all year round. Tatty, Mommy and all the kids, including our neighbors’ kids, absolutely love it. People often wonder how we keep them outside during the freezing winter weather. The truth is that most common chicken breeds in our area enjoy the cold weather and love playing in the snow. Just choose the right breed, as not all chickens can survive the elements. Taking care of our chickens is not expensive at all. Besides buying some affordable accessories, the main cost is their food, which is relatively cheap. A big feed bag costs around $15 and lasts a while. – T.M.

I love to cook and bake for my family. I enjoy stocking my freezer with wholesome vegetable soups, challah and all sorts of baked goods. When someone is hosting a simcha or is after birth, I enjoy sending over some nice miniatures. – A Reader

I enjoy to read. I have a subscription to a weekly magazine, which costs in the $300 range each year. In addition, I go to the local library whenever I can get there. They charge $1 per book, but I bought a library card at a much cheaper price. I also borrow from family and friends whenever I can. I can spend many hours a day engrossed in books, but baruch Hashem, I do have a family and household, so I try to limit it. – Rivky

MY HOBBIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. READING. ANYTHING FROM NOVELS AND BIOGRAPHIES TO MAGAZINE SERIALS AND THE BACKS OF SHAMPOO BOTTLES. COST: $0.

2. ACRYLIC PAINTING. I PAINT ON OCCASION IN THE EVENING. THIS HOBBY COSTS ANYWHERE BETWEEN $0 AND A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS PER YEAR, DEPENDING ON WHICH SUPPLIES REQUIRE RESTOCKING AND HOW OFTEN MY KIDS DECIDE TO JOIN ME.

3. DOODLING ON BANANAS. DON’T ASK. COST: $0 – A READER

I UNWIND BY COLORING OR CROCHETING. I KEEP BUYING ADULT COLORING BOOKS (AND KIDS COLORING BOOKS TOO!), AND EVERY SO OFTEN, I BUY NEW COLOR PENCILS AND GEL PENS. IN TERMS OF CROCHETING, I HAVE SEVERAL CROCHETING PATTERN BOOKS AS WELL AS HOOKS AND NEEDLES, AND A STOCKED CONTAINER OF ALL COLORS OF YARN. I MAKE SURE TO SIT DOWN TO EITHER COLOR OR CROCHET EVERY SINGLE DAY, INCLUDING ON HECTIC EREV YOM TOV DAYS, WHILE LISTENING TO A HOTLINE OR MUSIC. – A READER

I

enjoy playing music.

In fact, I’ve been playing the keyboard since I’m very young (going back 40 years) and even used to sing and play my younger brothers to sleep. – T.F.

I enjoy journaling very much. This pastime of mine is on my list every night. The cost is zero, except when I decide to treat myself to a nice, hardcover journal, and the benefits are endless: mental clarity, emotional peace, better quality sleep, and so much more. But as with other non-urgent tasks, I too often don’t get to it. – F.S.

I enjoy setting up flower arrangements. Since fresh flowers are pricey, I only do it l’kavod Yom Tov or in honor of other special occasions. I also love setting up nice tablescapes to complement the flowers. Whenever I find cute vases or table decor for cheap, I stock up. I also grab the opportunity to plan parties and family events whenever possible. – A Reader

I love baking, but almost completely stopped because all of those homemade goodies translate to significant weight gain… Another hobby that I enjoy is sewing little accessories like headbands, or buying simple baby clothing and making it special by adding a label or buttons. – S.D.

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In Their Footsteps

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Hashem tells Avraham, “ Lech lecha mei’artzecha… V’e’escha l’goy gadol, v’avarechecha, v’agadlah shemecha, v’heyeh bracha” — Go from your land… I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you, I will make your name great, and you will become a source of bracha ( Bereishis 12:1–2).

Rashi explains that this hints at the first bracha of Shemoneh Esrei. “I will make you into a great nation” refers to Elokei Avraham, “I will bless you” refers to Elokei Yitzchak, and “I will make your name great” refers to Elokei Yaakov.

One might think that the bracha should end by mentioning all three Avos, but the Torah points out, “And you will become a source of bracha,” indicating that we conclude with Avraham’s name only — “Magen Avraham.”

Hakadosh Baruch Hu thus established that Avraham and his sons would be the forefathers of Klal Yisroel, and generations will daven in their merit.

Likewise, when the Anshei Knesses Hagedolah established the nusach hatefillah, they added a hakdamah in which we pronounce that we are hardly worthy before Hakadosh Baruch Hu, but what gives us the courage to stand before Hashem in tefillah is our zechus avos. With the power of Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov, we can daven.

What was the specific middah of Avraham Avinu?

Avraham was the pillar of chesed. He concerned himself with every individual and burned with true desire to do all he could to help, host and inspire humanity.

Chazal say that one is obligated to say, “When will my actions reach those of my forefathers?”

Avraham Avinu embedded in our genes the middah of chesed, of paying attention to every person around us, and sharing our hearts with fellow Yidden. Klal Yisroel inherited this trait, and each of us must strive to follow in his footsteps, so we can continue to rely on our zechus avos

ONE EVENING, AFTER MAARIV, a talmid approached Rav Shach, zt”l.

“They recently redt to me a girl from Haifa,” he said. “The thing is, I don’t have any relatives or friends there, and I have no idea how to find out about her. Should I just drop the suggestion? Or perhaps the Rosh Yeshivah has some advice for me?”

With fatherly interest, Rav Shach replied, “Which details do you want to verify about the shidduch?”

The bachur specified several questions, and Rav Shach said, “I’ll see what I can do.”

The very next morning, after Shacharis, Rav Shach motioned to the talmid to come over and proceeded to fill in all the blanks. He had answers to every question.

Astounded, the bachur asked, “How does the Rosh Yeshivah know all this?”

“After our conversation yesterday, I took the bus to Haifa. I went to talk to some people whom I know from there, and I found out everything you wanted to know about the girl.”

Just like that. As if it was no big deal for the great Rosh Yeshivah to leave the beis midrash and devote an entire evening to a trip of more than an hour each direction just to help a bachur in need of information.

His greatness in Torah and his value of every moment notwithstanding, Rav Shach considered doing a chesed for another Yid that important.

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“Say, ‘I will not die today, or tomorrow, or the day after,’” she told the Rebbetzin

Rav Shmuel Yakov Bornstein, zt”l, Rosh Yeshivah of Kiryas Melech in Eretz Yisroel, once had the opportunity to visit Reb Yaakov Kamenetzky, zt”l, in Monsey.

He couldn’t help but notice one particular Yid who seemed to be perpetually stationed beside the gadol. The man, who didn’t appear to be emotionally stable, disturbed Reb Yaakov in unbelievable ways. Wherever Reb Yaakov went, this man came along. He would interject his “wisdom” into every conversation Reb Yaakov had with others, and stuck his nose right into every sefer Reb Yaakov opened.

This is ridiculous, Rav Shmuel Yaakov thought. “Isn’t it challenging to have this man around all the time?” he asked. “Why doesn’t the Rosh Yeshivah ask him to step away?”

Rav Yaakov’s forthright response took Rav Shmuel Yaakov by surprise, and underscored the essence of a Yid’s gigantic heart.

“Are we living here for ourselves?” Rav Yaakov answered.

Rebbetzin Kanievsky, a”h, was a giant in this area. Yidden from across the globe flocked to her door, craving the warm, cozy corner where they were sure to receive an affectionate smile, a listening ear and a large dose of motherly love. It was a place where so many felt comfortable unburdening their hearts, and left feeling lighter.

Many of Bnei Brak’s unfortunates also frequented the narrow stairwell on Rechov Rashbam. They would enter the tiny apartment and make themselves at home.

One poor woman was a daily visitor, and she brought along all her fears, idiosyncrasies and never-ending requests. She always had some sort of bracha she wanted to get, based on her

mood that day, and she would request that Rebbetzin Kanievsky repeat the wish after her, word for word. Family members remember one of those requests in particular. “Say, ‘I will not die today, or tomorrow, or the day after,’” she told the Rebbetzin, who, with her ever-present smile and equanimity, repeated the statement calmly and patiently.

And the Rebbetzin did this day after day after day!

Having a magnanimous heart isn’t limited to our gedolim. A legend in our day, Rebbetzin Henny Machlis, a”h, was a “regular” woman who expanded her heart to include everyone whose path she crossed. Famous for her open house in Yerushalayim, where she hosted Shabbos seudos for more than a hundred unannounced guests each week — literally — she was simply unstoppable. They came for food, but even more, they came for her heart.

Even mid-week, Rebbetzin Machlis was always ready with a hot bowl of soup or portion of chicken, and an encouraging word. Many unfortunates made themselves at home, sleeping on the Machlis couch for days or months.

One older single, who came from a broken home and wasn’t stable enough to keep a steady job, lived with the Machlises for a while. When the time came for her to move into her own studio apartment, Rebbetzin Machlis would personally deliver an envelope containing the full rent she needed to pay — every single month.

“Why give it so openly?” someone asked. “Maybe give it directly to the landlord or something.”

“Look, you have to understand that this girl doesn’t just need her rent paid,” Rebbetzin Machlis explained. “She’s missing motherly love in her life. She needs to feel like someone cares about her. This makes her feel good!”

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City Declares Drought Watch After Dry October

October’s dry spell may have been a welcome state of affairs over Sukkos, but the unusually arid weather has Boro Park and the rest of New York City facing a new reality: a drought watch.

Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala issued a drought watch on November 2 after meteorologists recorded the driest October since 1869, the first year that weather conditions were officially logged in Central Park.

As of November 1, New York City’s water capacity was at 65.9% capacity, 10.7% below normal levels. With city residents and businesses using approximately 1 billion gallons of water per day, Adams is asking New Yorkers to proactively start conserving water before the situation worsens.

“By starting to save water now, we’re doing everything we can to make sure that we can water our parks and fill our pools come summer, and to stave off a more serious drought emergency,” said Adams.

With five to seven gallons of water used each minute while showering, New Yorkers are being asked to wash up faster, and to trim ten to fifteen gallons off their usage by filling their bathtubs only halfway. Other conservation measures include turning off the water while shaving, washing hands and brushing teeth; fixing leaky faucets; running dishwashers and washing machines only when full; and using faucet aerators and low-flow toilets and showerheads.

NYC Legalizes Jaywalking

One of New York City’s most oft-broken laws is finally off the books, giving pedestrians the right to cross the street anywhere they choose for the first time in more than 70 years.

A 1958 law required city walkers to cross the street only at designated crosswalks and when permitted to do so by traffic signals. The ban on jaywalking was the result of years of lobbying by the auto industry, which felt that removing pedestrians from the roadways would make more room for cars.

Legislation proposed by the City Council to retract the ban last month became the law of the land after Mayor Eric Adams failed to take any action to sign or veto the bill within its official 30-day grace period. The pitch to ditch jaywalking was headed by Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse, who said that the law was being selectively enforced, with more than 90% of tickets given out last year going to Blacks and Latinos.

“Let’s be real, every New Yorker jaywalks,” said Narcisse. “People are simply trying to get where they need to go. Laws that penalize common behaviors for everyday movement shouldn’t exist, especially when they unfairly impact communities of color.”

While the law legalizes jaywalking, it also warns that the practice can be dangerous and pedestrians should exercise caution when crossing outside the box. A spokesperson for the mayor declined to comment on the bill, noting that lawful behavior leads to safer roads.

“We continue to encourage pedestrians to take advantage of safety mechanisms in place, such as daylighting, pedestrian islands and leading pedestrian intervals, by crossing in a crosswalk, with the walk signal,” said the spokesperson.

Hundreds of New Speed Cameras Coming to NYC, as Program Extended to 2027

Drivers who were hoping to see New York City’s speed camera program expiring on December 1 will have to get used to a new reality, with the program receiving a three-year extension and several hundred new cameras.

Mayor Eric Adams has been pushing hard to expand the city’s camera program, which has 222 cameras mounted at 150 intersections. While the mayor had been hoping to have cameras placed at 1,325 intersections, legislation passed in Albany in June set the number at 600 instead. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill into law in late October, and in addition to more than doubling the number of cameras in the city, it

also expands the camera program to Nassau County, Mount Vernon and White Plains. Hochul noted that violations have fallen 73% at intersections with cameras since they were first installed in the five boroughs 30 years ago.

“I don’t know that we need more than that data point,” said Hochul. “When there’s a camera, drivers know about it. They’re less likely to drive through… a red light, and that means they’re less likely to kill someone on the street.”

Tickets for camera violations bring a $50 fine, though drivers receive no points on their licenses for the infraction. According to city data, New York received approximately $20 million in revenue from violations captured by its red light cameras.

American Airlines Using Shaming To Deter Line Cutters

Hoping to prevent flyers from boarding their flights ahead of their designated group, American Airlines is testing a new system that will publicly call out line cutters.

Jalopnik reported that American is doing trial runs at Reagan National Airport, Albuquerque International Sunport and Tucson International Airport, with the system buzzing audibly when a passenger attempts to scan their boarding pass before their group is called. The system will also flash a message on the gate agent’s screen, advising them of the passenger’s correct boarding group.

According to American, travelers have been growing increasingly frustrated with what is known in the industry as “gate lice,” people who hover near the gate ahead of their boarding group in the hopes of being able to board early and snag a coveted overhead bin for their bags. With many flouting the hierarchy of the boarding process entirely, gate lice often make it more difficult for airline personnel to get passengers on their flight as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Whether or not passengers will be publicly humiliated by the not-so-subtle buzzer that will sound as they attempt to sneak onto their flight ahead of time remains to be seen. American has said that it is pleased so far with its new system, which allows gate agents to override the alert for flyers traveling with a companion in a higher priority boarding group.

ELECTORAL THE COLLEGE

Finally

On the Monday following the second Wednesday of December, the electors meet in their state capitals and cast their official votes for president and vice president.

ELECTIONS 2024

In the U.S., the people don’t vote directly for the president and vice president. Instead, a system called the Electoral College is used. This system allows voters to vote for electors, who then cast their votes for candidates, a system described in Article II of the Constitution.

Every four years, on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November, each state holds an election in which citizens vote for a “ticket” that includes a president and vice president. But what the voter actually votes for are the electors for their state. These electors then vote for the president and vice president the voter has chosen.

Who you actually vote for These are the electors who make up the Electoral College.

51% or more of the votes are needed for the candidate to win all of the state’s available electors.

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Recap: Kaily navigates her son’s l’chaim on her own; even Perela does not come. While Roiza Handler cooks, she slips and falls. Her kitchen fills with smoke.

Perele felt totally justified for being in Prance de Paris. There was a major sale going on, Sruly was a chasan, and she had only two girls to shop for.

But who was she kidding? Even on sale, Prance was pricey. Unless there was a miraculous metziah, tonight would find her at the kiosk searching for knockoffs of the gorgeous dresses in the store. She walked in, parked Yanky at the side with his sippy cup and snack, and went to do some retail therapy. Touching the fine cottons and examining the wools and velvets of the new arrivals — though it was ninety degrees outside — would help ease the knot in her stomach that had been there since last night.

Kaily hadn’t called her this morning to share the details of the l’chaim, and Perela hadn’t called her, either. Her mother, though, had called and told her that she should’ve made an effort to attend because “poor Kaily didn’t have anyone.”

She could find something like this for a fraction of the price easily enough — if you didn’t get close enough to notice the sheen of the polyester that served as a poor excuse for wool — and she could always buy a bit of ric-rac to tack onto the cuff.

“Oh! So this is where you always find stuff! Don’t they have the cutest dresses?”

Perela turned around. Chaya Lazar, from down the block, sidled up to her. She looked triumphant, as if she’d caught Perela in the act. Her fingers boasted more diamonds than Perela’s entire jewelry box, but Chaya didn’t seem to register the disparity. The woman always hung on to her every word.

WHENEVER SHE WALKED INTO THIS STORE, SHE WONDERED IF THERE WERE ACTUALLY REAL PEOPLE SPENDING HUNDRED DOLLARS ON A CASUAL SWEATSHIRT. APPARENTLY THERE WERE

What bothered her most was that her mother hadn’t believed that she’d actually wanted to be there, and that she’d worked the phones for hours to get a babysitter! Even Ezriel had told her, “If you’d wanted to go badly enough, you would’ve made it work.” Not exactly in those words, but the insinuation was there.

Perela picked up a gorgeous beige wool smocked dress and inhaled. A little black ric-rac trim at the cuff added just the right touch of vintage without making it look old.

Perela wasn’t inclined to tell Chaya that she had never bought a single thing in Prance, and that her kids’ entire wardrobe cost as much as one Prance skirt. But Chaya didn’t even give her a chance to answer.

“Help me! Please! What did you find for your girls?” She didn’t pause for a reply. “I need three weekday sets for the girls, to start. And then at least two Shabbos, plus one year-round kind of dress for Rosh Hashanah. Something dark but not heavy, you know?” No. She didn’t know. Whenever she walked into this

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store, she wondered if there were actually real people spending hundred dollars on a casual sweatshirt. Apparently there were.

Inspiration struck. She would join the fun — shop with abandon and let Chaya pay the bill. Expertly, she led Chaya to the gorgeous beige dress she’d been ogling. “What about this?”

Tziri Blass, the proprietor of this highway-robbery boutique, ambled over. Perela was pretty sure that Tziri had married off at least two kids, but she dressed like a high school girl.

“Chaya! Good to see you,” she said, her voice saccharinsweet. Of course it was, Perela thought. It was probably the best day in the season when Chaya came.

And those two were on a first-name basis. Cool, what a bit of money could do. She remembered Chaya from her school days. She’d been the kid in the hallway all through elementary school, and now Tziri Blass was chummy with her.

“Good taste!” Tziri crowed.

“This Tartine et Chocolat is the winner of the season.”

“Not me!” Chaya said. “Perela here has killer taste! You should see her kids every morning.”

Perela swallowed the urge to giggle. Her kids were poster children for Ali and Temu.

Tziri raised her eyebrows. “I’ve seen you around here, no?”

PERELA SWALLOWED THE URGE TO GIGGLE. HER KIDS WERE POSTER CHILDREN FOR ALI AND TEMU

Perela nodded. “You have gorgeous stuff,” she said, giving Tziri a wide smile. She hoped her imitation YSL bag wouldn’t give her away. “I walk in here, I feel like a kid in a candy store!” she added.

Tziri glowed. “You have good taste, I can tell.” She looked Perela up and down.

“Tziri, aren’t you always telling me that you’re looking for help in the store? I’m telling you, if you want someone who really gets things, Perela is your woman.” Chaya nodded at her own genius.

Perela met Tziri’s gaze steadily and smiled confidently. Tziri liked her, she could tell. Something inside tingled, a rush of excitement had been absent for years now. While folding endless laundry and changing diapers, who still remembered the old Perela? The one who had an eye for fashion and was the most popular kid in school and camp?

Another woman entered the store, and Tziri left to weave her magic — but not before looking at Perela again and winking.

“Chaya, I’m going to check on my baby,” Perela said. “We’ll do weekday clothes in a minute.” She walked to Yanky, who was perfectly content in his Temu romper.

Tziri followed her to the corner. “Mrs…?”

“Perela. Perela Sternberg,” Perela said. She opened her diaper bag and removed a snack for Yanky.

“Mrs. Sternberg,” Tziri continued smoothly. “What do you think about what Chaya said? We really could use someone like you.” She was wearing a satin print dress, one Perela would wear to a wedding. Half her sheitel was tucked behind her left ear, and the rest was softly crimped and covered part

of her face. Perela wondered how old she was.

“We need someone who understands the needs of busy mothers. Someone personable, with creativity…” Perela’s phone vibrated. She glanced at the screen — Kaily. She needed to get away from Tziri. This was becoming uncomfortably sticky.

“Sorry, I have to take this call,” she apologized. “We can be in touch another time.”

“Hi, Kaily,” she said cautiously. “How was the l’chaim?” With one hand she pushed open the door, and with the other she maneuvered the stroller through it.

“Perela!” Kaily was in full-blown panic mode. “I just got home from work. The house is full of smoke, and Mommy is on the floor!”

“What?!” Perela shrieked, equally panicked. “Is she breathing?”

“Yes. She’s conscious, but barely. She says she fell and couldn’t turn the flame off.”

“Did you call 911? Hatzolah?” Perela was hysterical.

where the clock stayed still all day, but the days bled into each other. Hospital time was a twilight zone, while the entire world moved on.

While her world moved on.

Who would’ve believed that only a week ago, Sruly had gotten engaged? The Czinners had graciously pushed off the vort until Monday, but as Leah put it, “Levi says it can’t be any later, there’s something about a fresh simcha!” Mira kept calling for updates, and not only because she was so caring. Every year, Kaily and Mira organized a Shabbaton for Sisters on the Go, a support group of single mothers, and Mira needed Kaily now.

“Kaily! You come from a large fami-

“PERELA!” KAILY WAS IN FULL-BLOWN PANIC MODE. “I JUST GOT HOME FROM WORK. THE HOUSE IS FULL OF SMOKE, AND MOMMY IS ON THE FLOOR!”

“They’re on their way,” Kaily said. “Can you please come over?” * * * * *

When Kaily had gone to sleepaway camp as a kid, the camp operated on something called “camp time.” The clock was officially set an hour earlier than the rest of New York. This system was supposed to afford the campers more sunlight and more sleeping time, but if Kaily’s memory served her well, “camp time” had made her feel out of sync with the rest of the world. When it was finally her turn to use the phone during rest hour, and she painstakingly inserted her coin into the slot, there was chaos in her mother’s house because that was when the boys came home, and every time she managed to grab the phone before davening, it was morning rush hour.

Camp time obviously hadn’t been too successful because most camps had long since abolished it.

Wednesday morning, Kaily glanced at the clock again. She’d hated being in a different time zone in camp, and she hated being in a different time zone now. “Hospital time” was a zone

ly! Where are your brothers? Let someone take a shift, and at least we’ll get the tablecloths done!”

“I don’t want to leave, get it?” Kaily answered. “She’s my mother!”

Mira was right, of course. Where were her brothers? Yiddy was in a beautiful palace, Shalom lived in a bubble in Eretz Yisroel, and Eli barely came up for breath, dealing with the twenty-four hour care of his autistic son, Chuni.

“Right. But think of it this way. You have fifty women counting on you. They’re waiting for this Shabbaton for months! And besides, you were there last Shabbos.”

“But what should I do? None of my brothers can do this. Eli can’t leave his family for an entire Shabbos, and you know Yiddy. His wife hates being alone, and he gets nauseous in hospitals.”

“And Perela?”

“Perela has six kids!”

The conversation went round and round until Shalom called.

“How’s Mommy doing?”

Kaily got up from the chair and headed to the little entryway so her mother wouldn’t hear her if she woke

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up. “It’s a process. Slowly, slowly, she’s getting there. They lowered her oxygen. She’s still in a lot of pain, though.”

“How much longer do they expect it to take until she’s discharged?”

“That’s the first time I’m hearing that question today,” she said wearily. It was all her siblings were asking. As if she was the one keeping her mother in the hospital. Her hip had to heal, her lungs had to heal, and, frankly, why did they think that discharge was the answer?

IF THEY WOULD SPEND SOME TIME AT THE HOSPITAL, THEY WOULD REALIZE THEIR MOTHER WAS IN NO POSITION TO GO HOME. IF SHE HAD TO BE OFF HER FEET FOR WEEKS, OR EVEN MONTHS, THE HOSPITAL WAS NOT SUCH A BAD PLACE TO BE

If they would spend some time at the hospital, they would realize their mother was in no position to go home. If she had to be off her feet for weeks, or even months, the hospital was not such a bad place to be.

Shalom picked up on her irritation. “Kaily. Tell me, how can I help?”

“You can come for Shabbos,” she muttered.

Shalom stayed quiet.

“Sorry, never mind. I shouldn’t have said it.”

“I wish I could, Kaily. But it’s in the middle of the zman, I can’t just leave.”

“I know, I know. So you can help by davening.” She peeked through the curtain. Her mother’s eyes were fluttering.

“Sure I’m davening. I went to the Kosel today, and I’ll try to visit Kever Rochel tomorrow.”

“I gotta go, Shalom.”

“Besuros tovos,” he said sincerely. “And thank you, Kaily.”

“Kaily,” her mother called drowsily. She spoke slowly and with effort. Kaily walked to her bed and bent low.

“Yes, Mommy?” She held her mother’s fingers softly.

“I want you to go to that Shabbaton. You worked hard.”

“Don’t worry, Ma,” Kaily said.

“Kaily,” her mother’s voice rose, even with the oxygen mask. “You have to go.”

She really did. How would she pull through simcha season without the chizuk she gained from that Shabbos? And besides, she had worked for months planning every last detail.

“But Ma, who can be here for Shabbos?” she asked desperately.

“Perela. Dial her number and give me the phone.”

Her mother’s fire was back. She stretched out a trembling hand. Kaily saw her wince. She handed her mother the phone and went in search of a nurse who could update her.

She didn’t want to be in the room for that conversation.

TO BE CONTINUED…

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Chapter 17

Recap: A Ukrainian is stalking Rachel. She must leave her hiding place and find new shelter.

That night, Rachel could hardly sleep. In a few hours, she would be completely on her own. No mother. No father. No siblings. No Kayla. No Karina’s mother. No Karina. She would be a little girl alone in a world bent on destroying her.

She tossed and turned in bed until finally, mercifully, she fell asleep.

Sleeping very deeply, she dreamed.

It’s a dark night in the freezing cold Russian winter. A full moon in the sky reflects an eerie light. There is a hill. At the top is an oldfashioned water pump with a wooden trough.

A little girl walks up the hill carrying a metal pail in each hand. It is Rachel. Her clothes are tattered and not nearly warm enough. She looks behind her to the left. Cold vapor rises from her nostrils. Her nose and cheeks are flushed red.

Suddenly, a noise.

She stops. She looks behind her. A deathly quiet. She turns forward and continues up the hill. She reaches the top and puts down one of the pails. She leans over the wooden trough and looks inside. In the moonlight, it is plainly visible that the water is frozen. She

takes one of the pails and places it under the pump. Then she begins pumping. Nothing happens; no water comes up. She pumps more vigorously, pumping and pumping. Nothing happens…

Finally, a little water trickles out.

But it is not normal water. It is black — an ugly black. It is unnatural. She recoils. Before she can do anything, the black water freezes. The spout of the pump is caked with this ugly, frozen water. She is horrified. Distraught.

How can she go back with black, dirty water? They are going to kill her. Rachel starts to cry. What can she do now?

Suddenly, her father, looking luminous, appears.

“Listen, my child,” he says. “Let’s pour out this dirty water, and then give me the pails. I’ll help you get clean water.”

He spills out the dirty water and fills two pails with clean water.

Then he says, “Go, my child, and don’t be afraid. Everything will be all right. Go home.”

Suddenly, Rachel was awakened by Karina’s mother.

“Almost morning,” she said. “Time to go.”

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She had that horrible feeling as she walked — the feeling of eyes watching her. She had done her best to clean up, but maybe she had missed something

* * * * *

Maria Roluk had been knitting for hours. Usually, knitting was a surefire way to calm her nerves. But ever since Ivan had assaulted — almost killed — Stephan, her nerves were even more on edge, although you wouldn’t necessarily know it. She always managed to maintain an aristocratic manner.

There was much to worry about. Ivan had told her that the war was going badly for the Germans. What did that mean for Stephan? If the Russians swept the Germans away and rolled in, how would they view his work in the SS office? Would they understand that he did it because he had no choice? And that the work he did was clerical and nothing more? She knew the Russians, and she suspected they might not.

Since the knitting was not calming her nerves, she put it down. Enough knitting. Enough sitting.

“I have to get some air,” she muttered.

Decision made, she picked herself up and walked out of the house. The animals could use a feed.

* * * * *

Although Rachel was more alone than ever, and although she had every reason to be angry, depressed and fearful, the dream of her father changed everything. Suddenly, she had a renewed feeling of confidence. She did not know if she would live or die, but she knew that everything would be okay. That’s what her father had said in the dream. And she believed it. There was no reason to worry about yesterday. Whatever happened yesterday was over. Her only thought was how to make today and tomorrow better. This became her new philosophy.

Rachel walked down a crowded cobblestone street, surrounded by people on their way to work. She had that horrible feeling as she walked — the feeling of eyes watching her. She had done her best to clean up, but maybe she had missed something. Maybe her clothes or her hair made her look even more unkempt than an average girl during wartime. She shivered. The worst thing that could happen to her was to be noticed. She had to get out of sight. Looking around, she saw a yard with a barn in the back. Even better, there didn’t seem to be a dog in the yard, so she wouldn’t have to worry about barking that could give her away. It would be the perfect hiding place.

Rachel made her way to the barn door and opened it slowly. Peering inside, she saw a cow in one corner, a goat in another corner, and a bale of dried hay in a third corner. Better and better. Rachel settled herself next to the bale, burying her feet in the hay to warm them up. She whispered a silent prayer that no one should come into the barn.

As darkness settled, a feeling of dread enveloped her. Maybe she had a place to spend the night in relative safety, but she had promised to be gone by morning, and she had no idea where to go

She just needed a little time to rest and warm up, and then she would figure out what to do next.

At that very moment, the barn door opened and a woman stepped inside. She looked at Rachel, and Rachel looked right back at her. Before the woman could say anything, Rachel blurted, “Don’t worry, I’m not staying forever. Please don’t tell anyone I’m here. I’ll be gone by the morning.”

The woman gave Rachel a long look and then went about her business, first milking the goat and then the cow, as if no one else was there. Then, without saying a word, she left and closed the barn door. Rachel let out a sigh of relief. A day of respite.

The day passed uneventfully for Rachel. As darkness settled, a feeling of dread enveloped her. Maybe she had a place to spend the night in relative safety, but she had promised to be gone by morning, and she had no idea where to go. It was so cold. And she was so alone. She wanted to cry, but she knew that wouldn’t help. She held onto the image of her father telling her that everything would work out. She just had to keep going.

She thought about the woman who had come into the barn. She hadn’t seemed to mind that Rachel was in the barn. But there was no way to be sure, and a mistake in trusting this woman could mean the difference between life and death.

After thinking it over, Rachel decided that she had nothing to lose. Continuing into the unknown, in the freezing winter, gave her no better chance of survival than trying to stay here. She picked herself up off the floor, brushed off the hay and headed out the barn door. The freezing air hit her face, and the wind blew some of the surface snow at her. Rachel looked at the house. It wasn’t far, but the snow was really deep, and her shoes didn’t offer her feet much protection. She saw a shallow path where the woman must have walked from the house to the barn, and she slowly made her way along that path, putting her feet into the woman’s shoe prints.

By the time she reached the house, she was shaking so much from the cold that she could barely form a fist to knock. It didn’t matter, anyhow. She couldn’t stand outside waiting for them to answer the door. Someone might see her, and besides, she was already half frozen. She took a deep breath, praying for courage, and opened the door to the house.

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INGREDIENTS

2 lb. beef stew meat, cubed salt and pepper, to taste

1 large onion, diced

4 stalks celery, halved and sliced

2 medium carrots, halved and sliced

3 cloves garlic, chopped

½ tsp. dried rosemary

½ tsp. dried thyme

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1 bay leaf

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INGREDIENTS

1 onion

4 cloves garlic

1 T. olive oil

2 green peppers

1 lb. ground beef

½ cup red wine or grape juice

1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes

1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce

2 T. soy sauce

2 bay leaves (optional)

½ tsp. oregano

½ tsp. basil

¼ tsp. crushed red pepper

½ cup water

2 cups elbow pasta Salt, to taste

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3. Add the ground beef to the pot and continue to sauté, crumbling the meat continuously using a fork until the beef has cooked through fully.

4. Add the red wine to the pot and stir.

5. Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, soy sauce, bay leaves, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper and water to the pot. Stir to combine, place a lid on the pot, and allow to come to a boil.

6. Once boiling, turn the flame down to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, covered.

7. After the sauce has simmered for 30 minutes, add the elbow pasta and stir to combine. Continue to simmer in the sauce, covered, until the pasta is tender, about 20 minutes.

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TERIYAKI CHICKEN AND RICE

A comforting bowl of Chinese goodness. Use the vegetables listed or any combo of veggies of your choice.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. chicken cutlets

1 T. oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 frozen cube of ginger

1½ cups uncooked jasmine rice

2½ cups water

¼ cup soy sauce

2 T. brown sugar

1 tsp. toasted sesame oil

12 oz. frozen stir-fry vegetables (or any combination of vegetables)

2 scallions

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut the chicken into very small pieces.

2. Place the oil, garlic and ginger into a large pot. Cook over medium heat for about 1 minute.

3. Add the chicken pieces and continue to saute just until the outside of the chicken is no longer pink. Do not overcook the chicken; it will finish cooking with the rice.

4. Add the uncooked rice to the pot, and continue to saute for another 1 to 2 minutes.

5. Add the water, and stir all contents briefly to make sure there is no rice stuck to the bottom of the pot.

6. Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat up to medium-high, and bring to a full boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

7. Meanwhile, prepare the teriyaki sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and toasted sesame oil. Set aside.

8. After the rice has simmered for 10 minutes, lift the lid briefly to sprinkle the frozen vegetables on top. Make sure the vegetables are spread evenly over the surface. Continue cooking on low for an additional 5 minutes.

9. Turn the heat off and let rest, covered, for another 5 minutes.

10. Drizzle the sauce over the vegetables. Gently fold the rice and vegetables together until everything is coated in the sauce.

11. Place the lid back on the pot, and allow the pot to rest for a final 5 minutes to allow the flavor to soak in (heat off). Sprinkle sliced scallions over top just before serving.

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For Will West, the birds had stopped their chirping. Outside, spring had cast its green magic over the Kansas countryside, but as Will was dragged off into Leavenworth Prison, the only glimpse he would see of the rolling hills was through a little sliver of a barred window.

“Been here before, haven’t you?” asked the clerk who was processing him.

“Never! I’ve never been here before!” The prisoner insisted.

“You haven’t?” The clerk asked, while shoving a photograph into his face. “Then who’s this?”

Will looked at the photograph and shook his head.

“I’ll admit this looks like me, but I’ve never been here in my life,” he said emphatically.

The prison officials didn’t know what to make of the new prisoner. Sure, all prisoners claimed that they were innocent, and that even if they weren’t, this was the first time they had committed a crime. But when they checked the records a little more thoroughly, they were astonished to discover something that didn’t make any sense.

West, who looked exactly like William West? William West was sitting in his prison cell, while Will West was sitting right in front of the flummoxed officials in the prison office!

According to their records, William West was already serving a life sentence at Leavenworth Prison. So who was Will

“Look up the prisoner’s Bertillon measurements,” one official ordered.

Until then, the Bertillon system was the gold standard for criminal identification. Developed by a French anthropologist and criminal investigator in 1879, it was built on the theory that every person has measurements that are completely unique to them, and that those measurements do not generally change after the age of twenty. When prisoners were convicted, precise measurements were taken of their arms, ears, nose, head, face, feet and hands, as well as their standing height, sitting height and more.

The prisoner William West’s Bertillon file was brought out to the desk. Measurements were retaken of the new prisoner, and the plot only grew thicker: The measurements were exactly the same.

What were they to do?

Luckily, there was one more piece to the identification puzzle. The pris-

on had only a short while earlier added to their filing procedure the new-fangled concept of fingerprinting. When William West, who was serving a life sentence, had entered the prison, his fingerprints were recorded and stored in his file. The new prisoner, Will West, had his fingerprints promptly taken, and finally, the headscratcher was resolved: The fingerprints did not match! They were two completely different people who looked uncannily alike! (Later reports indicate that they may have been identical twin brothers.)

The days of the Bertillon system for identification of lawbreakers were numbered. Fingerprinting was the new way to go.

THE EARLY DAYS OF FINGERPRINTING

The Chinese have known about the uniqueness of fingerprints for thousands of years. Fingerprints were often used to sign documents and were sometimes imprinted on signet rings to use as seals in ancient times. It took until the 1800s for scientists to establish that each person has fingerprints that are unique to them, and that no two people have the same fingerprints. In what can only be called a stunning example of nifla’os haBorei, every single finger of every single human being who has ever lived has a unique combination of ridges imprinted through three layers of skin.

The three main categories of fingerprints are the whorl, the loop and the arch. Moreover, the fingerprints of a person never change; the fingerprints that you’re born with are the fingerprints that will escort

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you into old age. Fingerprints are also incredibly durable. The unique ridges are imprinted through a few layers of skin, and are extremely difficult to eradicate, as many a criminal has painfully found out. Criminals, especially during the Mafia’s heyday in the 1930s, have resorted to acid burning, cutting or even plastic surgery to blur their fingerprints in order to try to trick the system. However, fingerprints are extremely durable and resilient, and even if one has succeeded in blurring them, they often grow back, as many a shlemazel criminal has found out.

Fingerprint records worked great for identifying criminals once they were in the system. However, it took some more time until fingerprints were actually used to solve crimes.

HOW FINGERPRINTING WORKS

The methods for collecting fingerprints from crime scenes have not changed all that much in the century they’ve been in use. Investigators descend on a crime scene, careful not to touch or disturb anything. A special black powder is dusted over areas likely to have been touched by the criminals, such as surfaces, drinking glasses and doorknobs. This powder adheres to areas that have retained moisture from sweat or body oils. Any prints that show up are then photographed, lifted off with clear tape and applied to a card. The prints are then taken

FINGERPRINT FINDINGS

to a forensic laboratory for further analysis.

In the early days of fingerprinting, the process of finding a fingerprint match was painstaking. Clerks would manually pore over thousands of card samples, which had all been taken from criminals already in the system. This meant that investigators would only be able to find a match if a suspect had already been apprehended for a crime.

Today, although the retrieval of fingerprints might not have changed all that much, once it’s collected, it’s a whole new world. Today, forensics, which is the application of science to solve crimes, is an enormous, highly sophisticated field. It involves the use of cutting edge technology far removed from the manual comparisons of old. Fingerprints lifted from crime scenes are run through AFIS, the Automated Fingerprint Identification System. AFIS was created by the FBI in 1974 and can search over a billion fingerprint records in one second with near 100% accuracy.

Some people are born without fingerprints! This is the result of a rare genetic condition called “Immigration Delay Disease,” for the trouble it brings to people who are trying to cross international borders.

The fingerprinting system is great, but it’s not infallible. A 2011 study found that there’s a false positive rate of 0.1%. That doesn’t sound like much, but 0.1% of the fingerprints the FBI collects each year amounts to a whopping 60,000!

If you’ve ever applied for a teaching job in a public school, the police force or any government position, be aware: The FBI has your fingerprints. And they’re treating them the same way as a criminal’s. The FBI has combined their criminal and civil fingerprint database, and they’re all searchable.

For a mere $199 a year, you can breeze through airports without submitting to a TSA check, thanks to your fingerprints. The company CLEAR boasts that with a single fingerprint scan at one of their airport kiosks, your fingerprint is enough to clear you through all the lines, with the added perk of a CLEAR “ambassador” whisking you all the way to your flight. The best part? You don’t have to remove your shoes, belts or wallet!

Fingerprint storage and analysis before AFIS

THE ART THIEF WHO WAS ALMOST CAUGHT

Thousands of people flock to the Louvre Museum in Paris every day and wait patiently in line to catch a glimpse of the Mona Lisa, considered the world’s greatest painting. Many are surprised to see that the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci, which has captured the world’s imagination since 1503, is actually quite small. The painting of the world’s most enigmatic smile measures a modest 21 by 30 inches.

Its modest size was what helped Vincenzo Peruggia pull off one of the most daring art heists in history. He had worked at the Louvre in the past, and was known by the guards. One day in 1911, in a quiet moment when no one was looking, he simply walked up to the painting and cut it out of its frame. He hid it under his worker’s coat and made use of an employees’ side door to quickly make his escape.

When the theft was discovered a few hours later, the world was in an uproar. The French blamed the Germans,

the Germans said the French orchestrated it, and the museum was closed for a week. For two years, solemn visitors lined up in hushed silence and reverentially passed the spot where the missing painting should have been.

Experts quickly called in Alphonse Bertillon, the renowned criminal expert. By now, the Bertillon measurement system had largely given way to the new technology of fingerprinting. After sniffing around the empty frame and dusting for fingerprints, he finally hit paydirt: A smudgy fingerprint was found on the frame. However, police could find no match in their system. Unfortunately for them, even though Peruggia had already been arrested in the past, prints were only taken of his right hand. The print that he had left on the frame, however, was from Peruggia’s left hand.

Vincenzo Peruggia managed to smuggle the painting to his native Italy by packing it under a false bottom in his trunk. He claimed to have been motivated by patriotism, returning a painting that had been looted from its native home by Napoleon. But it was his greed and impatience that proved to be his undoing.

For two years he lay low in Italy, leaving the priceless painting hidden in his trunk. Had he waited longer, the painting likely would have never been discovered. But notwithstanding his supposed patriotic motivation, he offered it to an art

GOING FACIAL

dealer for a half million lire. He also demanded that the painting be displayed in the famous Uffizi Gallery in Florence, in a final spiteful gesture to Napoleon. The dealer smelled a rat, and police quickly found the stolen painting in his apartment.

If fingerprints had been more widely in use, and an accessible database easily available, it’s likely that the thief would never have been able to leave the country with his priceless treasure in the first place.

THE FUTURE OF FINGERPRINTING

As technology gallops ahead at ever increasing speed, innovations have also changed the field of fingerprinting. Today, fingerprints are not only used to identify lawbreakers, but they are also widely used as ID for law-abiding citizens. Some phones can be unlocked using fingerprints. Similarly, some corporations use biometric fingerprint scanners for employees to clock in. Finally, fingerprint scanners can be used to control access to restricted areas in high-security complexes.

The COVID pandemic led some to believe that contact scanning of fingerprints for corporate IDs would soon be obsolete. A European security and identity company is currently developing a touchless fingerprint recognition system. A simple wave of the fingers or hands in front of the scanner would be enough for the system to recognize the fingerprint.

Down under in Australia, however, investigators have bumped into a major fingerprinting problem: koala bears! Koalas are arguably Australia’s cutest natives, and they spend their lives perched in the branches of eucalyptus trees, noshing on leaves. They also have fingerprints weirdly similar to human beings, messing up many a crime scene. Investigators had better be on the lookout: If a renegade koala gang decided to launch a major eucalyptus leaf heist, who would forensics go after?

Fingerprints are not the only biological source technology companies are using for identity purposes. Facial recognition software is quickly becoming the gold standard for investigators on the hunt for terrorists. Sophisticated companies have started using biometric scanners that scan the irises of employees’ eyes, since the iris is also unique to each person.

Evidently, scientists are still discovering how amazing the human body is, and they’re learning how to employ the unique characteristics that Hashem, in His infinite wisdom, placed into each human being.

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TALI EDELSTEIN

SSome people are total skeptics: Show them a new idea, and their reflexive reaction is disbelief. Others are naive and trusting, even gullible, and they’re quick to swallow anything you tell them. I don’t think I fit into either category; I try to carefully absorb information, sift through it, and figure out my feelings.

So when this article was assigned to me, I approached it with a fairly open attitude. Sure, I’m happy to learn more about personality typing. In fact, I’ve had great success using the Enneagram personality typing system and use it on a regular basis to understand myself or my loved ones. Maybe this could be helpful, too; who knows? Whatever the case, I am always willing to explore and learn new things.

DERMATOGLYPHICS: AN OVERVIEW

Chances are that you’ve heard about graphology, the art of learning about a person through their drawing or handwriting. Many of us have even heard of morphology, where a person’s facial features are studied to glean all sorts of information. And once again, I’m open to the fact that there may be some wisdom in these approaches. But this one takes the cake: dermatoglyphics, the study of fingerprints. Yes, you read that correctly.

According to Dr. Harold Cummins, who coined the term in the 1990s, you can actually learn quite a bit about a person by studying their fingerprints.

As everyone knows, fingerprints do not change throughout a person’s lifetime, and this fact is utilized extensively in identification and forensic evidence. Say the dermatoglyphic enthusiasts: Your fingertips hold a lot more information than that.

In fact, some parents claim that by studying their small children’s fingerprints, they can learn about their child’s strengths and weaknesses, enabling them to provide more precise parenting and tailored guidance that help their little one on the long, rocky road from childhood to adulthood. Chanoch l’naar and all that… Maybe the chinuch secrets are at your fingertips!

If you’re reading this on a weekday, I advise adding “ink

pad” to your shopping list at your earliest convenience. It will make reading your fingerprints, and your children’s, much easier. I speak from experience.

FINGERPRINTS 101

There are three major categories of fingerprints, which provide basic information about the owner of those prints, and then there are the finer, more detailed types. Once you’ve got your inkpad, have fun fingerprinting every member of the family on their own sheet of paper. Don’t forget to write their names!

Researching this topic was a little tricky, because it’s not super scientific. Therefore, there are varying names for and divisions of the different types of fingerprints out there. Some focus just on main categories, while others break it down into subcategories or even sub-subcategories.

The three main types of fingerprints are loops, arches (or curves) and whorls (or swirls). Here we’ll look at each of them, and at some subcategories of each, too, and describe what the owners of these print types may be like.

LOOPS

People with this type of fingerprint are said to be laid back. They are generally calm and serene, and may be considered by others to be “balanced.” Many people with loop fingerprints make friends quickly and easily, wherever they find themselves. They are empathetic and likable, and will go out of their way to help others. Typically, loop-fingerprinted folks will be very responsible and honest, and will often choose to “tell it like it is.”

LOOP

Getting the ball rolling, though, or initiating things, is difficult for people with this type of fingerprint. This may come along with dreaminess and a strong aversion toward repetitive, tedious, mundane work. Other traits often seen in this fingerprint type are a vivid imagination, creativity, and a love of learning, exploring and discovering.

A SUBTYPE OF THE LOOP PATTERN IS THE ULNAR LOOP.

In this fingerprint, the curves flow toward the pinky finger. This pattern indicates a gentle, kind, peace-loving nature. Individuals with this type generally do not enjoy schedules, but do benefit from them.

The opposing subtype is the radial loop, in which the loops flow toward the thumb. These people tend to be independent

and are not afraid to go against the tide. This type of fingerprint indicates strong leadership abilities. These folks are analytical in nature, may be bold and even rebellious, but have a heart of gold.

ARCHES, AKA CURVES

The simple arch pattern is curved and shaped like a hill. This fingerprint type is said to belong to hard-working, confident souls. They are observant and pragmatic and like to plan ahead, utilizing rules and guidelines to help them do so. These folks tend to be down-toearth and focused, giving themselves fully to the projects of their choosing. They are quick to make decisions, and once they decide on a course of action, it can be very difficult, if not impossible, to change their mind. It may be hard for them to see things from another person’s viewpoint. They are courageous and sometimes stubborn, but they are reliable, respectful and very loyal in their relationships.

Abrupt changes are difficult for people with this fingerprint. Drama, whining and complaining don’t work for them; they tend to be energetic and view laziness as the road to failure. Their confidence and self-assured nature come through in every interaction.

ARCH

ULNAR LOOP

WHORLS, AKA SWIRLS

People with this fingerprint may be reserved and extremely independent, to the point that they are often misinterpreted by others to be cold, standoffish or even selfish. They have an inherent distrust of others, but once you earn their trust, they are steadfast in their loyalty. These folks may often appear distant, as they are self-reliant, eminently capable, talented and often possess a sharp mind and wit. People with this pattern tend to hold themselves, and others, to very high standards, often leading to disappointments and dissatisfaction with themselves — and others. They are typically successful and accomplished, and have an ability to correctly analyze their surroundings, using their insight to their advantage. Vulnerability is a challenge for this fingerprint type, and these people will tend to hide their emotions instead of sharing with others.

Below are four subtypes of the whorl fingerprint.

CONCENTRIC WHORL PATTERN

When looking at this fingerprint, you will see a circular whorl pattern with a tight, defined center. These fingerprints tend to belong to those with strong, competitive personalities. They can also be described as determined and goaloriented. People with this pattern are rarely wishy-washy or indecisive. They abhor feeling controlled or manipulated, and will not hesitate to stand up for themselves, or even for others.

SPIRAL WHORL PATTERN

Unlike the concentric whorl, this pattern is circular with loose rings and an undefined center. Spiral whorls are associated with

dreaminess, creativity and a lack of grounding. They may be described as “free spirits” and will tell you that they are led by their heart. These folks are kind, caring, intuitive and sensitive. Animal lovers tend to have this fingerprint, and they hold a deep connection to the earth and everything in it. They are passionate and often absentminded.

IMPLODING WHORL PATTERN

This fingerprint is made up of tight, irregular loops and rings. Folks with this fingerprint are good at multitasking. Despite juggling multiple projects and jobs, they seem to execute each to perfection. They tend to be well-rounded and enjoy diverse interests, topics and subjects. Imploding-whorl patterns belong to deep thinkers who can sometimes be withdrawn, but are generally social creatures who enjoy being with others.

PEACOCK’S EYE PATTERN

This fingerprint resembles the spiral of a peacock feather. People with the peacock’s eye pattern are expressive, warm, enthusiastic, passionate and often dramatic. They tend to be charming and enjoy meeting new people, thriving even in new or challenging places or situations. These folks are artistic and talented, and tend to approach problems with out-of-the-box thinking.

Have you inked your fingerprints yet? Or your kids’? Were these descriptions accurate? Do you feel they helped you tap into your children’s inner world, or your own? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Our fingerprints will never change, but we certainly can change. I’m not sure whether our fingerprints really hold the secrets of our personalities, but if the study of fingerprints helps us understand ourselves better and guides us to self-improvement, I’m all for it.

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Yisroel Ganz shlit”a,

Growing up in a large family, each of us children had our own unique claim to fame. There was the Oldest, and the Youngest. There was the Middle one, and the Smart one. There was the Creative kid and the Adventurous one and the Helpful one. And then there was me, the Lefty. Big deal, you probably think, so you’re left-handed. And you’d be right. Being a lefty should have been just a fact of life, mildly inconvenient when occasionally elbowing others at a table, but otherwise insignificant. Somehow, though, it metamorphosed into a significant part of my identity, the cause behind any character flaw or clumsiness that surfaced throughout my childhood. Mixed up the forks and knives while setting the table? Surely, that was due

to my left-handedness. Forgot the motions at the siddur play? Obviously, the choreography was too hard for my lefty brain. Everything and anything even remotely irregular was blamed on my left-handedness. And while I was happy to have an excuse for my missteps and mishaps, part of me wondered, could it really be true?

With due time, I proved them wrong. My clumsiness was long forgotten as I danced my way through high school, even landing the coveted slot of dance head for production. My disorderliness faded as I became a housewife and reveled in organizing my own home. And yet, the moniker stuck. Once a lefty, always a lefty. What is the truth about lefties?

MALKA NEWMAN

WHAT CAUSES HANDEDNESS?

“Handedness” refers to the tendency to be more skilled with one hand when compared to the other. Although percentages vary from country to country, in Western society, 85 to 90% of people are righthanded. Hand dominance arises as part of the developmental process that differentiates the right and left sides of the brain, and appears to be influenced by multiple factors, including genetics, culture and environment. However, little is understood about its biological basis.

Scientists once believed that hand dominance was controlled by just one single gene. More recent studies indicate that multiple genes, possibly even up to 40, contribute to hand dominance. Whereas each of these genes has a weak effect by itself, together they play an important role in establishing handedness. That being the case, handedness does not have a simple pattern of inheritance. Even among children of two

left-handed parents, instances of left-handedness remain relatively low.

LEFT-HAND BIAS

Apparently, my experiences as a lefty are not unique. Lefthand bias prevails around the world, with reference to lefthandedness typically used to connote inferiority and negativity. Historically, left-handed people have been subjected to deliberate discrimination and discouragement, and in certain societies, are even considered unlucky or malicious.

In many societies, left-handed children are forced to use their right hands for tasks that they would naturally perform with the left, such as eating or writing. This can cause multiple problems among left-handed children, including learning disorders, dyslexia, stuttering and other speech disorders.

It wasn’t until the late 20th century that the stigma associated with left-handedness began to decrease. Most notably, in 1976, the International Left Handers Association established August 13 as Left Handers Day to educate others and celebrate left-handedness across the world. According to the Left Handers official website, August 13 “gives lefties a chance to tell your family and friends how proud you are of being left-handed, and also raise awareness of the everyday issues that lefties face as we live in a world designed for right-handers.”

A left-handed comedian once said, “Left-handed people do not like that the word ‘left’ is so often associated with negative things. Left feet. Left-handed compliment. ‘What are we having for dinner? Leftovers.’ You go to a party and nobody’s there. ‘Where did everybody go?’ ‘They left!’”

HASHEM

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EACH ONE OF US IN A WAY THAT IS PERFECTLY RIGHT.

WHAT’S LEFT IS WHAT WE DO WITH THE CAPABILITIES AND TOOLS HE’S GIVEN US

LEFT-HANDEDNESS IN PRACTICE

Beliefs and statistics notwithstanding, the world we live in is designed for right-handers. Most tools and activities are designed for efficient use by right-handed people, and can be inconvenient, painful or even dangerous for the left-handed among us. Consider this:

Knives are often serrated on the side most suitable for righthanded users.

Cameras have the hand grip, shutter release and commonly used buttons in areas most convenient for the right hand.

String instruments are designed for right-handed use. As such, left-handed individuals typically purchase specialized guitars and violins.

Playing cards often have their value printed only in the upper left corner, due to the assumption that the player will be holding them with the right hand.

Firearms are typically designed for right-handed shooters, with the operating handle and safety mechanisms set up for use by the right hand, and fired cartridge cases ejected to the right (away from the body — if you’re right-handed that is).

Power tools, machinery and other dangerous equipment are manufactured with the right-handed user in mind. Common problems faced by left-handed operators include the inability to keep materials steady, and difficulty reaching the on/off switch, especially in emergency situations.

Scissors are right-handed (unless produced specially for lefties), and pens are designed to be slanted by the right hand. Writing on a paper or chalkboard is bound to smear for left handers.

LEFTIES AROUND THE WORLD

In Scotland, it’s considered bad luck to meet a left-handed person at the start of a journey.

In Ghana, pointing, giving or receiving items with the left hand is considered rude.

In India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Indonesia, it’s considered poor manners to eat with the left hand.

In Taiwan, 59% of left-handed children had been forcibly trained to use their right hand as recently as 2007.

LEFTIES IN HALACHA

In Tanach, the left-handed person is not referred to as “left-handed,” but rather as “one whose power in his right hand is constricted.”

In Shoftim (3:15), the shofet Ehud, who killed Eglon, King of Moav, by surprising him with his left-handedness as he drew his sword from his right side, is referred to as itair yad yimino, “a man whose right hand was constricted.” Similarly, later in Shoftim (20:16), reference is made to 700 warriors of the tribe of Binyamin as “men whose [power in their] right hands was constricted.”

Thus, Chazal’s term for the left-hander, itair yad, actually refers to a person who has constricted power in his right hand and more power in his left hand. However, if a person has equal power in both hands, he conducts himself in matters of halacha as a right-hander (Orach Chaim 27:6 and Mishnah Berurah 25).

SHEMONEH ESREI

At the completion of Shemoneh Esrei, the left-hander should begin taking three steps backward with his right foot. He begins his retreat with his weaker foot, to show that it is not pleasant for him to part with the presence of Hashem (M.B. 123:13 and Biur Halacha).

However, when it comes to bowing at the end of Shemoneh Esrei, the process remains the same for right-handers and left-handers alike, as all bow to their left side first. This is because when one is davening Shemoneh Esrei, it is as if Hashem is facing him. Thus, by bowing to one’s left side, he is actually bowing to Hashem’s right. It is for this reason that both righthanders and left-handers bow first to their left (M.B. 123:4).

TEFILLIN

The most striking difference between a right-handed and lefthanded person with regard to his observance of Torah and mitzvos is the way he puts on his tefillin shel yad. The right-hander binds his tefillin on his left arm, whereas the left-hander binds his tefillin on his right arm.

BRACHOS

when a left-hander is holding any dvar mitzvah that he is about to utilize, for example, besamim during Havdalah, and the shamash for lighting the menorah (O.C. 206:4 and M.B. 18; also O.C. 296:6 and M.B. 29, 30, 31; also Kuntrus Ish Itair n.38).

PESACH

Both right-handers and left-handers lean on their left sides during the Seder (O.C. 472:3 and M.B. 473:71). This is to avoid the danger of food entering the trachea. Since the location of the trachea and windpipe is clearly the same for both right- and left-handers, one’s dominant hand has no effect on this specific halacha (M.B. 472:11; see also Rashi, Taanis 5b).

When a left-hander recites a bracha on food, it is proper for him to hold the food in his left hand. The same is true

SHEMA AND HAVDALAH

The Mishnah Berurah (ibid. n.17) writes that Shema is done with the right hand. Rav Chaim Kanievsky, zt”l (Kuntros Ish Itair, n.19), notes that since we use the right hand for Shema due to kabbalistic reasons, there should be no difference between right- and left-handed people. Similarly, for the bracha of Meorei Haeish at Havdalah, one holds his right hand up to the candle before holding up the left. Rav Chaim writes that this too is due to kabbalistic reasons, and as such remains the same for both right- and left-handers.

The information in this sidebar has been culled from an article written by Rabbi Paysach Krohn, and based primarily on the kuntres Ish Itair by Hagoan Harav Chaim Kanievsky, zt”l.

And yet, there is a perk! Because the majority of words on the qwerty keyboard that can be typed with one hand are typed by the left hand (around 3,000 words with the left hand, but only about 400 with the right), left handers are typically faster at typing. Hurray!

SOME MORE PERKS

While there may be challenges associated with being left-handed in a right-handed world, there is also speculation about the intrinsic advantages that lefties enjoy. Left-handed people tend to use the right side of their brain more, which is considered the seat of creativity. In addition, left-handed people may be better at divergent thinking, a thought process that generates creative ideas. Taking that into consideration, it should be unsurprising that a large number of creative thinkers and inventors over the years were in fact left-handed — among them Mozart, da Vinci, Michelangelo, Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla and Bill Gates.

Additionally, a 2007 study found that left-handed people were more likely to perform better on an intelligence test than right-handed people. Oddly enough, some studies indicated that left-handed people tend to die earlier than their right-handed counterparts. However, even for those who don’t understand the reality of hashgacha pratis, those studies were proven as unscientific, and can be disregarded completely.

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True to the aforementioned statistics, none of my children have inherited my left-handedness. I see this as something to be neither celebrated nor mourned (sorry, Left Handers Association!). Hashem created each one of us in a way that is perfectly right. What’s left is what we do with the capabilities and tools He’s given us… and there can be nothing more even-handed than that!

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BALLOON CAR

Supplies

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Neon pink, blue, yellow, orange and green paint

Black marker

Instructions

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2. Dip your index finger (your pointer) into the paint and then onto the paper to form dots, leaving space at the bottom of the canvas.

3. Continue dotting your paint while leaving some space between the dots.

4. Using a black marker, draw a basic outline of a car. (You can use a pencil for sketching first.)

5. Fill in the car with the black marker.

6. Draw thin lines from each balloon to the car using your marker. For the upper balloons, draw small lines only until the next balloon.

7. For additional detail, add little clouds by creating clusters of light blue paint dots on the upper half of the canvas.

8. Add little v-shaped birds in flight using the marker.

Level: Intermediate

RAINBOW PINEAPPLE

Supplies

8x10” canvas

Black and white paint

Pastel pink, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple paint (mix basic colors with white to create pastel colors)

Instructions

1. Pour your paint onto a plate or palate so you can easily dip your fingers into it.

2. Start off with pastel purple at the top, using your index (your pointer) finger as the paintbrush.

3. Stroke from side to side, adding a little white between the layers to create a blended effect.

4. Add the pastel blue, followed by the other colors, as shown.

5. Let your canvas air dry or use a blow dryer.

6. Once dry, form the base of the pineapple: Start at the center of the canvas and create rows of black dots. Make sure not to have too much paint on your finger so that the background color can peek through.

7. Using your index finger, start at the top of the canvas with more black paint to create a downward stroke as the paint thins out.

8. Continue with three more curved leaves on one side, and four more at the other side.

Level: Challenging

ABSTRACT FLOWERS WITH SPATTERS

Supplies

11x14” canvas

Rubber gloves

Baby wipes

Toothbrush

White, turquoise, dark blue, lime green, pink, red and yellow paint

Instructions

1. For the background, use turquoise, blue and white paint. Start off by dipping four fingers in a little blue and a lot of white paint. Start painting at the top left by forming diagonal strokes with all four fingers.

2. Continue your way down, adding more blue and less white as you go along.

3. Dip a toothbrush into dark blue paint, and flick off the paint while holding the toothbrush above the canvas to create artsy spatters.

Tip for spattering with a toothbrush:

a. Mix the paint with a drop of water to achieve a thinner consistency.

b. Put the painting on an easel so the excess paint dripping off the toothbrush will drip onto your work surface, and not onto your canvas.

4. Repeat the spatters with lime green paint and with white paint, separately.

5. Dip your finger in a mixture of dark blue, lime green and a little white paint, and create quick strokes for the grass. Form a semicircle of darker strokes, gradually growing lighter as you go along. You can use a blow dryer to dry the paint between layers.

6. Make sure your canvas is fully dry before starting to paint the flowers so the colors don’t mix.

7. Use an assortment of white, pinks, reds and yellows by dipping your finger in a few colors and then painting. Using your index finger, create a more swirly bottom and a pointier top as shown in the pictures. Draw your flowers at different heights and color mixes for added dimension.

8. Add splashes of lime green to the bottom left corner with a toothbrush; let it splash a little over the flowers to give it that finishing touch.

9. Mix the green with more yellow, and repeat the spatters.

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The Power of Networking

Let’s be honest: Sales and marketing aren’t exactly what creatives get excited about. For those of us who live and breathe design, the thought of pitching ourselves feels as awkward as trying to mix patterns blindfolded.

I’d much rather be selecting tiles and fabrics than chasing leads.

That’s where my sister Gitty comes in.

Gitty is an insurance agent. She’s also a networking powerhouse. One day, she sat me down and said, “Give me thirty minutes of your time.” Curious, I agreed. We decided we’d each reach out to our respective work contacts, telling them about our talented sister — her in sales, me in design. It was networking at its most creative — and it worked.

One of her contacts referred me to a client, and what started as a cold lead turned into one of the most exciting design projects I’ve ever developed.

The client was Naomi Katz. At our first meeting, Naomi broke the project down into separate phases so we could focus on each one properly, and the first one

Rendering of the boys’ room

she mentioned was an “emergency” — the ceiling in their kids’ bedroom was collapsing. The Katzes wanted to turn this disaster into an opportunity, so in addition to the boys’ bedroom, we were also tasked with redesigning the master bedroom, master bath and boys’ bath.

When we arrived for the site visit in Brooklyn, we were immediately taken by the family’s warmth and openness. Their home wasn’t just a place to live; it was a hub of hospitality, always full of guests staying from overseas. The atmosphere was welcoming, almost as if the walls themselves invited you in.

The challenge was clear: They wanted something unique, yet warm and timeless — all within budget. The balance between aesthetics and cost is always delicate, but I was ready for the challenge.

Our first stop was the tile store, to choose tiles for the two bathrooms. The salesperson and I clicked immediately; good vendor chemistry makes all the difference. We began by focusing on the tile for the master bath, which would set the tone for the entire master suite. We settled on a brown onyx tile that worked beautifully with the light beige field tile we’d be using for most of the floors and walls.

Then we moved on to the boys’ bathroom, where the fun really began. We found a deep, rich blue tile that was perfect for an accent wall and would create a gorgeous focal point for the room. To complement it, we chose neutral floor and wall tiles, giving the blue its chance to shine in a balanced, modern way.

As we were finalizing the selections, something unexpected caught my eye — a beautiful brown fluted tile. Though it wasn’t part of the original plan, I couldn’t resist placing it alongside the others, imagining it as part of a vanity design I had in mind. And as often happens with inspired moments, that tile ended up in the final design, adding a warm and textured layer to the room. It was a small detail that made a big impact.

Then came a curveball. The sales team realized that the brown onyx tile we chose for the master bath was out of stock. They showed us a deeper shade of the original tile, and unbelievably, it looked even better than the first option. That was one curveball with great results!

Next, we turned our attention to the master bedroom. The existing master bedroom had a few key features that were more of a hindrance than a help. First was the beautiful Brazilian cherrywood floor. Now, if anyone’s familiar with cherrywood, you know it’s nearly impossible to change the color, which left us stuck with those warm, red hues. It certainly didn’t match the cool, calming aesthetic we were aiming for.

Another obstacle was the room’s size. The dimensions were tight, and we spent quite a bit of time juggling the layout for the master bathroom, closet and bedroom, like pieces of a very intricate puzzle. We wanted each element to complement one another while maximizing the space.

And let’s not forget about the budget. The Katzes were hesitant to spend on custom furniture, so we had to work with what was available — ready-to-ship items that still felt special. The budget limitations forced us to be super creative and think of ideas we would have otherwise not pursued.

Designers are often misconstrued as simply color and fabric pickers, but we’re really more like skilled diplomats. We guide our clients along the path to their vision, ensuring they feel heard without strong-arming them into changes they might not want.

Rendering of the master bedroom

Rendering of the boys’ bath

After some back and forth about the room’s general wall design — Naomi wanted timeless, yet fresh — we finally landed on a stunning ceiling and wall detail that she adored. We went with a contrast color for the ceiling and wall trim, and seamlessly wove in gorgeous lighting designs that transformed the room’s ambiance.

But choosing the color tone for the general room still proved to be a challenge; no matter what we tried, the colors clashed with the cherry wood floors.

In a moment of inspiration, I suggested that we might need to stain the floors darker, which would contrast beautifully with light walls and furniture. I crafted a beautifully rendered design to showcase this new idea, and it was an instant hit. Paired with artfully selected ready-to-ship furniture, exquisite wallpaper, and custom trim work, the room was transformed into a dream come true.

Finally, we turned our attention to the boys’ bedroom. The damaged ceiling would be fixed, of course, but we were still stuck with an oddly shaped corner that was the result of the roof shape protruding into the room.

In the end, this problematic corner inspired such a successful design, it needed no revisions at all. We followed the slope of the roof, creating an off-center arch shape that would frame the beds, and the entire room quickly took shape around that focal point. We even

Design Dilemma

Finding a Personal Style

Q: Here’s a question we often hear from potential clients and admirers: “I love looking at pictures of beautiful rooms, but I feel overwhelmed by all the trends out there. How do I know what elements will truly reflect my personal style rather than just following the latest fads?”

A: The trick is to imagine this space in ten years and see if it still resonates with you. It’s often difficult to differentiate between various elements, and that’s where a skilled designer comes in. They can help you sort through the trendy features and identify those that are timeless. Being honest with your designer about your needs from the beginning will help shape the project into something lasting and meaningful.

added a window bench to up the coziness factor — an unexpected bonus in a boys’ bedroom. The Katzes were thrilled with the design.

This project was a perfect example of how networking, collaboration and design expertise come together. What started as a referral from my sister blossomed into a fulfilling, creative challenge that pushed us to blend modern style with warmth, all while staying within budget.

From the initial tile selection to the final renderings, this project was a reminder that design is not just about individual pieces, but how they all work together to create a home that feels personal and inviting. In the end, it’s those small, thoughtful details — like that unexpected brown fluted tile — that truly make a place into that perfect space.

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Sophia@SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Bookkeeper

$70k Passaic

Email:

Brocha@SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Care Manager (Exp with CCMP Home Healthcare preferred)

$65k-$100k Bronx, NY

Life Insurance Agent

Commission Base NY/NJ

Email:

ChanaF@SwiftStaffingGroup.com

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

Inside Sales (RE)

$50k-$70k Plus Commission Brooklyn

Email: BailaG@SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Controller

$100k (Great Potential) Yonkers

Director Of Operations/ office Manager

$70k+ Great Neck NY

Low Voltage Technician

Great Pay Long Island (Some Travel)

Loan Processor (Entry Level)

$23-$25/Hourly Linden

Email: Peri@SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Operations Manager/ Inside Sales

$60k-$80k Manhattan

Salesman

$50k + Commissions Remote

Email:

Hindy@SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Accountant (Healthcare)

$90k-$120k+ Benefits Brooklyn

Sales Rep/Outside Sales

$80k-$100k+ Commissions Wood-Ridge NJ

Service Coordinator

$55k Williamsburg

Salesman (Construction)

$1000/ Weekly + Commissions Tri State

Accounts Receivable (RE)

$20-$25/Hourly Boro Park

Email: Rivka@SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Classifieds

LINDEN VACATION

Exlusive brand new fully- furnished house, all amenities. included, sleeps 11 +2 cribs 7 min walk to shuls option to add shabbos food (monthly rates available)/Text 601- 675-2665/ Crownprincevilla@gmail. com

AIRMONT GETAWAY

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

MONSEY VACATION/ SIMCHA RENTAL

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

6 BEDROOM VACATION RENTAL

New luxurious house near KJ available for day, week, weekend. Stocked kitchen, linen, towels. Beautiful outdoor furniture. Call/text 917-652-1468

BP SHORT TERM RENTAL

2 Bedroom Apt, not a basement, w/d. D/R, large porch, sleep 7. Perfect for mechatunim and young couples. Located on 10th and 45. Perfect for your simcha, Call 347-581-8920

NORTH MIAMI FL

2-bedroom, 2-baths with private heated pool and spa. Call/Text: 917-382-4810, email: 1752nmb@gmail.com www.themangotreat.com

BEAUTIFUL VILLA RENTAL

Beautiful villa in serene area outside Monroe. 9 couple rooms, teen room 8 beds and many kids mattresses. Huge private pool with stunning grounds. Pictures at hotelfifteen.com .still avail for sukkas 845 837 5662

AIRMONT RENTAL

Airmont, NY - Furnished Hotel Style, 6 bedroom house, 20+ beds. Across Lorna Park. Weekday, Shabbos, or Short Term. Call 347-451-9432

HOUSE FOR SALE TZFAT, ISRAEL

Magnificent 3 floor House, Breathtaking Views, 8 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sukkah Terrace, 2 Shuls Across St, Close to all Kvarim. Email: tzfatluxury@gmail. com

HELP WANTED

P/T BOOKKEEPER

BP office seeking P/T Bookkeeper, Qb experience Required, excellent communication skills. Please email resume Rf11219@ gmail.com

BUS DRIVER

Transport older adults to medical appointments and errands, following assigned routes. Full time (35 hours/week) based in Brooklyn. Requirements: CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement, Clean driving record and good reference, 3 years of NYC driving experience, Able to lift 30 lbs., sensitive to seniors. Pay $24-$25 per hour. Email to: careers@jccgci.org or call: 718.449.5000 Ext. 2298

JCCGCI Inc. is an EOE.

NURSERY ASSISTANT

nursery assistant

929-299-6235:

VOUCHER PLAYGROUP

Voucher playgroup on 14th & 44th looking for a co-teacher. Great pay! Flexible hours. Please call 347-645-7944

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

IT TECHNICIAN

Heimishe office in Boro Park is seeking a full time IT technician. Must have experience in Azure. Please send resume to: itjob0924@ gmail.com or fax to: 718-2286350

CAREER SPECIALIST

Coordinate job opportunities, provide career counseling, and prepare clients for interviews and workface entry. Full time (35 hours/ week) with travel between Boro Park & Crown Heights. Requirements: Knowledge of NYC employment & community organizations. Strong oral and written communication. Tech-savvy, proficient in social media and MS office, Yiddish bilingual preferred. Salary: $60,000-$80,000 annually. Email to: careers@jccgci.org or call: 718.449.5000 Ext. 2298 JCCGCI is an EOE.

LEAD POSITION

Hamaspik Choice is looking to hire a Team Lead in our Brooklyn Office. Leadership experience required intake or homecare experience preferred Pay $40 per hour great benefits send resume to jobs@hamaspikchoice.org

BOOKKEEPER/ CONTROLLER

E-commerce Brand & Distribution, looking to hire a high-level Bookkeeper/ Controller, must have experience with eCommerce, understand to Inventory business, be fluent in QBO & QBD, great pay and potential for the right candidate. Can be primality remote, Email resumes to admin@ ecomdistributions.com

Camera repair service

We repair Canon, Sony and Nikon Cameras and Lenses.

 Fast turn around time

 WiFi removal

 LCD screen replacement

718-633-3331 | Shocked Electronics 209 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn NY 11218

shockedelectronics.com | shockedelectronics@gmail.com Open Monday to Friday

Classifieds

HUMAN RESOURCES ONBOARDING SPECIALIST

Full time, Boro Park office, Experience required, Excellent phone & computer skills, efficient & detail oriented, good people skills, able to multi-task, Excellent communications skills. Salary range: $45,000. Send resume to: lfischer@yeled.org Or Call 718.686.2422

AFTERNOON SECRETARY

Heimishe all-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.

RECEPTIONIST/ OFFICE WORKER

P/T, 12:30-4:30. Boro Pk office. Perfect position for seminary girl or morning teacher. Email resume: hr@ itstherapygroup.com.

ABA PARAS AFTER SCHOOL HOURS AND WEEKENDS

Work one on one with children with Autism after school hours and weekends. Flatbush location, $24-$30 an hour. All training provided, High school diploma required. To apply email: smarkovic@yeled.org Or call/ message: 347.946.4506

GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY AFTER SCHOOL AND WEEKEENDS

Looking for responsible heimishe girls to work with Boro Park children with additional needs. After school and weekend hours. $45 an hour with BA/MA. $30 an hour with HS Diploma. Call & leave message: 347.946.4506

JOB OPPORTUNITY (BROOKLYN NY)

Kleenoh is looking to hire a outside sales representative. Full time / Brooklyn, NY. Base + Commission. Experience Preferred. Contact: office@kleenoh.com

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

Yeled V`Yalda Boro Park 2 positions available One position-3 runs a day. One position-1 run a day. Email: lfischer@yeled.org Call: 917.863.3733

ABA PARAS

Amazing special Ed program in the heart of Boro Park is looking to hire Full Time Female ABA PARAS. HOURS ARE AVAILABLE: 9:00 AM4:30 PM12:30 PM-4:30 PM 2:30 PM-4:30 PM Please Call/ Text: 917.968.2292

WORK FROM HOME

Great opportunity to manage your own business from home. No experience needed, no computer necessary. Huge potential to grow big. Call: 438.529.1216

CLASSROOM

AIDE/ BUS MATRON

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

VOLUNTEERS

Seeking ‘volunteers’ for Funshine after school program from 4:30 - 6. Please call Rivky at 718-510-3002 or email R.Rubinstein@hcsny. org

HELP WANTED

Hobbyhouse of Boro Park is seeking creative woman/girl to work in our paint studio. If you have super personality please 845-608-0161.

PARAS WANTED

Yeled V Yalda Head Start Boro Park Location. Amazing opportunity for Special-Ed training and supervision. Seeking Paras from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM. Additionally from 2:30 PM-4:30 PM Rate $25-$32 per hour. High School Diploma needed. Call/ Text: 929-475-5628 Email: ygutman@yeled.org

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.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

HCS is looking to hire an Administrative Assistant for our Compliance Team. Candidates must be detail oriented, responsible, and organized. Responsibilities include assisting with audits, tracking compliances. Please send resume to Jobs@hcsny. org

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

HCS is looking for a ComHab worker for a 16yr old autistic boy in his home in Staten Island. Sundays: 4 hours from 6-9pm. To implement skills with crafts, construction etc. Please call 7188542747 ext.1507

HELP WANTED

European lady seeking work as homecare/babysitter/ cleaning, experienced, low rates 718-974-9428

ABA POSITION

Amazing ABA position for new grads in heart of Boro Park from 9:00 AM- 4:30 PM. Great pay. Excellent Heimishe environment. Call/ Text: 917.968.2292 to learn more!

CHILDREN’S WAIVER COORDINATOR

HCS is looking for a part time or 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

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM – FUNSHINE

The HCS After school Program is looking to hire Paras for Funshine. Monday – Thursday 3 - 6PM. Sunday 10:30 – 3 PM- part time or full time. Flexible schedules. Great pay! Exciting atmosphere! Please call Rivky at 718-510-3002 or email R.Rubinstein@hcsny.org

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Shirienu Dayhab is looking for an enthusiastic energetic counselor for our growing womans Dayhab Program. 1-5 PM daily. Please foward resume to R.Walzer@hcsny. org or call 718-854-2747 ext. 1300

Classifieds

ABA PARA

Female Social-group ABA para needed in Boro Park, starting right away. Excellent Pay. All woman environment. Call/Text: 917.968.2292

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

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

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

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

PROFESSIONAL

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

JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER

Seeking Behavior

Technicians for after-school and weekend hours in Boro park and Flatbush. HS diploma req. Email: Talent@ Encoresupport.org

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

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 718-8542747 ext. 1210

BUILDING REPRESENTATIVE/ SECRETARY

Busy Boro Park Property Management Company seeking an in-office building representative to join their team. Great work environment! Excellent pay! Graduates welcome. Email Resume: bpjoboffer2024@ gmail.com

SUNDAY SECRETARY

Seeking Sunday secretary for a heimishe cheder, 9-3:30. Please email bpschooloffice@ gmail.com.

FRONT DESK SECRETARY

Ideal work hours, plus awesome environment!

Sipuk clinic in Boro Park seeks a front desk secretary to join their vibrant team. 9:00 - 3:00 on Sundays, and 1:00 - 5:00 Monday-Thursday. jobs@sipuk.org, put ‘Front Desk’ in subject line.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Are you efficient, a team player, and looking to for a meaningful position? Seeking an executive assistant for a vibrant clinic in Boro Park. Office experience and advanced computer skills needed. Full time. Send resume to jobs@ sipuk.org, put position in subject line.

MEDICAL COORDINATOR

Are you interested in the medical field? Seeking medical coordinator for women’s group home. Oversee all medical care and gain vast knowledge along the way. Requires maturity and organization. Starting salary $25/hour. jobs@hamaspikkings.org | 718.408.5400 Ext. 413

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Form a lasting relationship with women with special needs. Seeking group home DSPs for the afternoon shift, 2-4 days a week, hours 3:00 - 7:00. Great supplemental income, wonderful upbeat atmosphere. jobs@hamaspikkings.org 718.408.5400 Ext. 413

PRE NURSERY ASSISTANT

Assistant job opening in a chassidishe preschool. Pre nursery class. Call 347-8312693.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

A heimishe playgroup in boro park is looking for teachers and assistants. Must be warm, loving and caring. Please call 718-437-7261

DAYCARE ASSISTANT

Daycare looking for teacher’s assistant, 9:451:45 3x week. Great pay! Call 3474604255

HELP WANTED

Na’aseh seeking a provider to teach an instrument to a girl. After school hours. Great pay. BA required. 718-500-3765 ext. 106 f.gluck@naaseh.org

HELP WANTED

Ezer Mizion is looking to hire girls to assist with our upcoming Chinese Auction. Perfect for teachers or graduates! Boro Park office. Great atmosphere! Basic computer knowledge. Morning, afternoon or evening shifts. Call 347420-5395 or email auction@ ezermizionusa.org

DAYCARE SEEKING

Teachers NYS certified and assistants. Ft/Pt opportunities available. Please email: School718438@ gmail.com

UNIQUE POSITION

Na’aseh is seeking a fun energetic Provider to do aerobics/dancing/ baking with her on Sundays. Flexible hours. BA required. (Exercise machinery like treadmill or bike a plus.) Well paid! Call now: 718-500-3765 ext. 106 or email resume to f.gluck@ naaseh.org

FEMALE PROVIDER

Do you have a passion for children? Naaseh is seeking female provider to work with young child with behavioral challenges, daily from 5:306:30 . Excellent curriculum provided. Great pay! Call now: 718-500-3765 ext. 106 or email resume to f.gluck@ naaseh.org

BUS TEACHER

Preschool in BP seeking bus teacher for 2:45PM bus route Mon- Thur. Also seeking after school program position 2:45 - 4 PM, mon - thur. Please call 347-651-4013

Classifieds

MORNING SECRETARY

Girls Preschool in boro park seeking morning secretary 8:30 - 1:15, with option for additional part time hours during the week. Please call 347-651-4013

CHILDCARE

NON VOUCHERS PLAYGROUP

Playgroup 12th/42 for children 18-24 months. Walk in, nice, spacious & lechtig. Also a big yard. With an option until 4:30. No transportation. Text 347-2327608/ call 718-633-3263

EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER

Heimishe babysitting group in the heart of Boro park 50 street & 16th Avenue accommodating hours for working mothers ages 0-24 months. Call Rivky 3475855054

TODDLER GROUP BABYSITTING

Toddler group babysitting with beloved Morah Chany. Children same age range. Warm, loving care. Small group. 14th/44th. Non Vouchers. 646-721-6784

DAYCARE SLOTS AVAIL

Daycare on 11th avenue has 2 part time slots available for infants 4-12 months old. 646820-3422

VOUCHER BABYSITTING

Vouchers babysitting part time slots available 13th & 49st area. Call 3474604255

SERVICES

ENGLISH READING TEACHER

M.S.Ed (avoid dealing w/ DOE’s complicated regulations and paperwork) To help your child succeed in his/her academic work this school year B”zm. One-to-one exclusively individualized private reading support, grades Pre-1-A - 4, highly exp. heimish reading teacher after school hours. 52nd and 17th ave vic. Please call: 718-438-2257 evenings or : 347-2806174

DOULA

LaborSweet Doula Services. Lifsha Kleinman, Experienced Doula. 718 744-7135. New Service: DOULA ON DEMAND In labor already and need a Doula NOW? Call. Medicaid Accepted Laborsweetdoulas@ gmail.com

HEMORRHOIDS

Powerful, all natural amazing cream for HEMORRHOIDS Call/text to order 929-367-8972

LIGHT ALTERATIONS

Please Call: 718.450.4700

AT-HOME YOGA

Personalized At-Home Yoga Practice! �� Build strength and flexibility with a custom yoga program designed just for you. Text “YOGA” to 646379-0100!

MAKEUP ARTIST

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

MR. WERTZBERGER’S RENTALS

We rent out wireless wi-fi, tablets, laptops, clarinets, violins. Prices are between $13-$25 per week. Clarinet and violin comes with free MP3 lessons in Yiddish or English. We also offer private keyboard lessons on the phone. Call hotline 718-4351923

GARTLECH

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

CONSTRUCTION

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

ELECTRICIAN

PHOTO EDITING

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

AYIN HORAH

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

BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE GARTLECH

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

FURNITURE REPAIRS

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

NEW WEBSITE?

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

HANDYMAN/PROF CARPENTER

Repair all cabinets, Table & chairs, doors, locks, hinges, tracks, drawers, blinds, shelves, bookcases &

We have available 2 voucher slots for children that are 2+ years old, in Little Roses Daycare, Transportation provided. To request an application Call: 718-269-0044 | email apps@littlerosesdaycare.com

Classifieds

HANDYMAN & ELECTRICIAN

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

WHOLESALE FISH

Buy by the case & save. Baby & Regular Salmon. Hashgucha Volove Rav. Free delivery to your home. Call Eli: 516-270-6755

RESUME WRITER

Need a great work resume? Resumes are what we do! All levels including new-grad and experienced. Call/text 845-554-5778 or email info@ resumakerpro.com

PROGRESS REPORT

Att. Providers and tutors- we complete all your reports needed, based on DOE guidelines. Never miss a deadline again. Call or text today and consider it done! 347-834-5411

PHOTO ALBUMS

Specializing in Custom Photo Albums, Chosson, Wedding, etc. Also professional Photo Editing, many years of experience. Special rate for photographers. Photo Dreams 347.563.5153

ROOM DIVIDER

We make WALL to split existing room and make second bedroom. It includes regular or sliding door. We also install plastic ACCORDION partitions that fully fold to one or both sides. LIGHT-fixture+switch+outlet in new room . Call/Text:929430-7551 /646-288-0185.

E-mail:roomdividers11219@ gmail.com

ROWENTA REPAIRS

Expert repairs on Rowenta steam stations. Reasonable prices. Fast service. Located in boro park. Call 646-2613809

LULL-A-BABY

Dreaming of enjoying your happy baby who goes to sleep independently, and sleeps peacefully for long stretches? Make it a reality! Call R. Berger at 845-366-6706 and watch the transformation happen

JOB TRAINING

We are now accepting new applications! Full Day Job Training in a real work environment for OPWDD and HCBS individuals. Please call 718-541-1538.

SAPPHIRE STORY

Custom Photo Albums for all occasions. Ask about our preYom Tov discount. Free mini accordion photo book with your order. 917-992-8553

WRITING SERVICE

We put a pen to your voice! For all your writing needs. Samples upon request. Call 929.549.2700

GRAPHIC DESIGN

For all graphic design needs! Design by Devorah 929-3274621

PLAYGROUP

Kinder spiel playgroup limited slots left centrally located 12/50 with highly experienced teacher for more information call 3479326524

KALLAH SHOPPING LIST

To make your kallah shopping a calm experience call 3475346184

ATTENTION BAL SIMCHA

Making a Simcha? Need Peklach for your Oifrif/ Vach Nach / Upsherin etc. Order from us and Support the Special need at Wholesale Price. Please text 917-9952822

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

VAN SERVICE

Yossi`s Van Service 15 Passenger van Local & long distance Airports & delivery. Call: 718.962.4664

WASH & SET

Give Your Wig A Fresh WASH & SET. Special: $45. Text /Call 347-581-0495. 15 & 56 st. Wigs By Yides

GREAT NEWS!

Sunday swimming groups/ lessons for girls forming once again at 14th Ave. & 60th St. Call 347-816-7418

PHOTOGRAPHY

For all your photography needs! (Portrait, Family, Upsherin, Baby, etc.) May props avail! Great rates! Photos by Devorah 929-3274621

GOWNS

WHITE MATERNITY GOWN

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

WHITE CHILDRENS GOWNS

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

WHITE GOWN

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

IVORY GOWN

Magnificent ivory gown for rent or sale for sister of the bride, size 0-2. Call or text: 917-231-6488.

WHITE/OFF WHITE GOWNS

White/off white sister of the bride gowns for High school, middle school and pre school girls, matching and coordinating. Call 718-4866086.

SPEECH & VOICE THERAPY

VELVET MAUVE GOWNS

Beautiful childrens velvet mauve gowns sizes 2-16, about 20 dresses available. Rent or sell. Please call 347 486 0761.

CHILDRENS WHITE GOWNS

5 adorable custom white gowns, taffeta smocked, approx sizing 3, 4, 5, 8 & 12. Call 917-794-9039

ODDS & ENDS

Worldwide phone line for Women 929-470-4400

LOST

Lost gold bangle with diamond heart on 13th Ave between 40-55. Please call: 347-731-2388.

necklace with a small charm on 13th ave 9292762404

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FURNISHED APT

New Boro Park furnished basement apt on 17 and 50th. One bedroom, Kitchen, Large living area and Wash machine dryer call 347-7860325

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