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YOUR VOICE THE GOODNESS THAT FLOWED ON PURIM
It was already late on Purim and after spending the better part of the day out of town, we mapped out our route, hoping to still push in whatever possible in the two hours left to Mincha. I pulled up at a local bank to withdraw some cash to fund the rest of the day and was happy to see that here, too, I had missed the crowds. The ATM machines were out of order, so I went in, and after a short wait, approached the teller. I handed her my debit card. “A thousand dollars, please,” I said. “I’ll take five hundred-dollar bills, ten —” “Sir,” she replied. “We only have three hundred dollars left. I’ll give you three.” “Oh, okay,” I shrugged. “So I’ll take three hundred-dollar bills, and the rest in twenties.” “Sir! You didn’t hear what I said. We have three hundred dollar left. Not more.” “You mean, nothing else? No singles? No fivedollar bills?” “Not even a quarter! Don’t you know it’s Purim today? I can give you our last fifteen twenty-dollar bills, but nothing more. We’re emptied out!” I left in shock, the last of the bank’s bills in my hand. Still shaking my head, I entered my car, marveling that the day the bank emptied out was not a day marked for self-indulgence or a day that all stores are offering super specials or the day the new season’s lines are in. The bank emptied out on a day designated for giving, when thousands upon thousands of dollars were withdrawn from Yiddish bank accounts to be given to others. Given as appreciation to rebbis and teachers, handed out freely for our community mosdos, generously distributed to the poor and the needy and other worthy causes. And I was moved, thinking how much chesed and how much goodness flowed through the Yiddishe communities on this Purim day. Proud of My Brothers
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in Chovos Hatalmidim (perek 6) explains that all people are emissaries of Hashem, so no person should think of any other person as insignificant. He adds that nothing depends on us, but on the One Above Who sent us, and if we serve Hashem with all our strength, Hashem will raise each of us in ruchnius and gashmius in proportion to the degree of our effort and our anavah. As we begin preparing for Pesach, we turn our focus to the parallel between haughtiness and chometz. Anavah is the antidote to haughtiness, but only if it is true anavah, like that of Moshe Rabbeinu. R’ Yitzchok Radviller, zy”a, warns that the yetzer hara can bring to a person’s heart false anivus so that the person does not feel his avodah is worth anything, and he falls to despair. R’ Yitzchok Radviller warns that a person has to look at himself and see if the lowliness that he feels comes from the yetzer hara or from true tzidkas. The Alter Rebbe cites R’ Simcha Bunim of Peshischa, saying that every person should keep two pieces of paper in his pocket: one that states that he is but dust and ashes, and the other that the world was created for him. The Yismach Yisrael, zy”a, on Parshas Noach, explains that a person can use this method to stay balanced on the middle road. This concept can be compared to the balloonist. If a person begins to grow haughty, he can “release hot air from the flap” by reminding himself that he is but dust and ashes. If, on the other hand, he feels lowly and depressed, he can “add hot air into the balloon” by reminding himself that the world was created for him and that he has the power to alter the fate of the world. If we keep the proper balance, we can indeed alter the fate of the world.
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More Questions Than Answers as Coronavirus Officially Proclaimed a Pandemic Coronavirus is continuing to wind its way through New York State, with a total of 173 cases reported as of Purim, the highest in the nation. This number includes 36 confirmed cases in New York City, 108 in Westchester and 6 in Rockland County. The rapid spread of the virus is being tied to Westchester’s Jewish community, where a lawyer became the state’s second confirmed coronavirus case last week, prompting the precautionary quarantine of 1,000 people and the closure of Young Israel of New Rochelle until further notice. Several community members were later confirmed to have the virus, including the shul’s rav and a seven-year-old Bronx girl who attends Westchester Torah Academy. Hoping to prevent any additional spread of the virus from New Rochelle, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that all schools, houses of worship and other large gathering facilities within a one-mile radius would be closed from March 12 through March
25, as per the recommendation of State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker. Cuomo deployed the National Guard to New Rochelle to help deliver food to those under quarantine and to assist in cleaning public spaces in the containment area. Those measures came after coronavirus made its way across the Hudson River to Rockland County when
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two workers at a New Rochelle bas mitzvah attended by the initial Westchester victim were diagnosed with coronavirus after they had been at several Monsey simchos. Rockland County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert warned that anyone who attended any of those affairs may have been exposed to the virus and urged them to take precautions as well. All six of the Rockland County cases are Ramapo residents, reported The Journal News. The East Ramapo School District closed all of its schools for cleaning on both Monday and Tuesday as a precautionary measure after five public school students in the district were found to have been exposed to the virus. Three students were confirmed to have the virus by Tuesday, prompting East Ramapo to close Hempstead Elementary School, Pomona Middle School and Ramapo High School through March 21, with hundreds of students, teachers, staff, visitors and parents who were in the school during the times when the exposures occurred sent into quarantine. After declaring a state of emergency on Sunday, Governor Cuomo has called on the federal government to allow private labs and automated testing for the virus in order to meet the increased demand in New York. The governor also encouraged state residents to work from home whenever possible and to avoid densely populated areas to further prevent the spread of the disease. Cuomo criticized the federal government for what he termed its sluggish response to the spread of coronavirus. “Worse than the virus now is the fear pandemic — and getting these additional facilities online will ensure we have more facts to keep people calm,” said the governor. Addressing a shortage of hand-sanitizing solution that has led to price gouging, Cuomo announced that the state would begin producing 100,000 gallons per week of NYS Clean, a hand sanitizer with a 75% alcohol content and a scent described by the governor in a lighthearted moment as having “a floral bouquet” with notes of lilac, hydrangea and tulip. The state will begin distributing NYS Clean in New Rochelle and it will be supplied to government agencies, schools, prisons, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and other agencies. Taking a swipe at Purell, Amazon and eBay, Cuomo warned that if price gouging continues, he would release the state’s lower-priced hand sanitizer to the general market, passing the savings along to the public and undercutting competitors.
Brooklyn’s Jewish community has remained untouched by the virus as of late Tuesday night, but with families gathering together on Purim, experts warn that the disease is likely to continue spreading. Numerous chagigas and large gatherings were cancelled because of coronavirus and the Orthodox Union, Yeshiva University and the Agudah all reached out to their subscribers discussing how those affected by the outbreak should deal with their chiyuv of reading Megillas Esther on Purim. Fifteen people in New Jersey have been diagnosed with coronavirus, reported NorthJersey.com, with cases confirmed in Teaneck, Englewood and Passaic. Over 20,000 New Yorkers have signed up for COVID, the city’s text notification system that provides the latest updates for those who text COVID to 692692. A directive by Mayor Bill de Blasio warned that those who hike their prices on items in high demand because of the outbreak would be fined. Indeed, a Manhattan hardware store was slapped with a penalty after signs posted listed the price of Clorox and Lysol sprays at $20, reported NBC News. The store was also selling three packs of antibacterial wipes for $40. “This is a crisis, not a time to profit,” said de Blasio. Price gouging on coronavirus-related items can be reported in New York City to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection by calling 311, or to the New York State Attorney General’s office at 1-800-6971220. Overseas, the Israeli government announced on Monday afternoon that everyone arriving in Eretz Yisroel would be subject to a fourteen-day quarantine period. Looking ahead toward Pesach, yeshivah and seminary students in Eretz Yisroel who might typically be returning home as of Rosh Chodesh Nissan have been questioning their plans, unsure if they will be allowed to return after yom tov without being subjected to a quarantine period. The Centers for Disease Control and numerous departments of health have issued multiple advisories, warning anyone who is feeling sick to stay home and for the general population to wash their hands frequently with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds, or to use hand sanitizers that are at least 60% alcohol. People are also urged to avoid handshaking and touching their faces and are advised to routinely disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. The Jewish community at large has responded to the outbreak with increased calls for tefillah, particularly on Taanis Esther and Purim, to prevent the spread of coronavirus. A letter published by the Agudah’s Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah on Sunday read, “In light of the coronavirus disease that is spreading now in many countries, including the United States, which is impacting the health and the livelihoods of our brethren and everyone in the country, we suggest that on the upcoming day of Taanis Esther we increase our Tehillim and davening that the decree be removed from us and the entire world.”
Precautionary Quarantine: What Does It Mean? While precautionary quarantines have been making headlines in recent days, the concept of home isolation is rare in our times. According to The Journal News, those who are instructed to go into quarantine need to: • Avoid all contact with others until the quarantine period has elapsed. • Remain at home, which includes not going to work, school, shul or other public places. • Stay in a specific room and away from others as much as possible. • Wear a face mask if they are near other family members. • Refrain from having guests. • Use a separate bathroom or clean a shared bathroom after every use. • Have food and other items left outside their door. • Avoid sharing dishes, cups, cutlery, towels and bedding with other family members. All items should be washed with soap and water after use. • Call their doctor for further instructions, if necessary.
Legislation Introduced in Albany to End License Suspensions Over Unpaid Tickets Nearly 1.7 million New York State drivers have had their licenses suspended over the past 28 months because of unpaid traffic tickets, a practice that is coming under fire by lawmakers in the State Assembly. Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein is co-sponsoring the legislation introduced by Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter to amend traffic laws and the abovementioned practice, which resulted in almost two-thirds of all license suspensions in the state over a nearly two-year period. Eichenstein noted that often drivers aren’t aware that their licenses have been suspended because of unpaid fines, and find themselves facing criminal charges and arrests, in addition to serious financial penalties. Under the new legislation, drivers would have the ability to pay down any monies owed without the risk of losing their driving privileges. A statement released by Eichenstein said that passing the legislation would give law enforcement officers the ability to focus on those who present real risks on the
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Summer Youth Corps Lottery Opens Applications are now being accepted for New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program, long known as Youth Corps, giving local residents an opportunity to earn $15 per hour over a six-week period during the summer. Youth Corps is a project of the city’s Department of Youth and Community Development, which provides city dwellers ages 14 to 24 with paid work experience. Participants in the program, which runs in July and August, receive the state-mandated minimum wage of $15 per hour. Last year, 74,453 teens and young adults — chosen by lottery from among 151,597 applications — took part in the program. Applications are being accepted only through April 10 and can be submitted online at application.nycsyep.com or in person through a designated community-based organization by calling NYC Youth Connect at 800-2246-4646.
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“Mazel tov, Ulush!” Tessa Lieber kissed her on both cheeks. “Show her to me! Oh, she’s so adorable and chubby!” “Yes…” Ulush Cohen smiled, and gazed at her two-day-old daughter who was sleeping in the cradle by her bed. “When are you coming back?” “Four more days, I think, if everything is all right.” “Everything is all right, yes?” Tessa studied her face closely. “I hope so.” “Because you look like something is not.” Ulush burst into tears again, which she’d been doing a lot lately. “I didn’t manage to see Edo before he left.” “Left?” “Yes, the orphanage suddenly received certificates, and they decided that since Edo is in danger, he would join the others heading to Eretz Yisroel. He left yesterday. Janek tried to arrange for him to visit, but it wasn’t possible.” “Don’t worry, in another few months you’ll also get to Eretz Yisroel, b’ezras Hashem, and you’ll meet him there.” “First of all, I’m not so sure we’ll be able to leave. It’s becoming more complicated
from week to week. And besides, what will be with him until then?” “There’s Someone Who is worrying about him more than you, Ulush, dear.” Tessa pulled over a chair and sat down, remembering belatedly to lower her voice. Besides Ulush, there were six other women lying in beds in the room. Ulush nodded and wiped her tears with her sleeve. “I brought you food.” Tessa reverted back to her usual, practical self. “Hot soup and steamed cabbage.” She glanced around. “How are you roommates? Are they all Jewish?” “They seem to be,” Ulush whispered in response. “I don’t think other women would come to a Jewish hospital.” “So, have you become friendly with them?” “A little. Most of the time we are all busy.” A smile lit up her weary eyes. “With our babies. Or we’re sleeping.” “You really do need to sleep a lot,” Tessa cautioned, as though she’d suddenly recalled this important detail. “I’m leaving now, and you try to sleep. But before that, I want you to eat. Oh, and I just remembered — your husband will be coming at seven,
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and he asked if you can wait for him in the corridor.” “Sure,” Ulush said. But seven o’clock came, and Janek didn’t. Ulush stood with the baby in her arms, waiting next to her room. A minute passed, then two, and then ten and fifteen, and still there was no sign of Janek. The lights in the room behind her were already off, and she started to feel shaky. She looked around, hoping to find an abandoned chair to sit on, but the corridor was empty. Just when she’d come to the conclusion that Janek had not been able to get there, and that there was no point in waiting endlessly for him on her feet, she saw her husband. His face was red as he hurried in her direction. “Oy, I’m so sorry. You waited a long time for me,” he said guiltily. “And with the baby in your arms!” “It’s all right.” She smiled weakly. “No, go inside and put her down in the cradle,” he suggested. “She’s sleeping anyway.” Ulush didn’t object. When she returned to the corridor, she saw Janek standing and staring at the pale yellow wall. “He’s here,” he said quietly. “I found him in the pediatric ward.” “Who?” “Gustav. They found him a week ago, lying in the street. He has a bad case of pneumonia. He’s in… quite serious condition.” “Gustav?!” If Ulush’s legs had been trembling before, now they totally buckled under her. She gripped the wall. “Where is he? I’d like to see him!” “You’re going to your bed now,” her husband objected. “You won’t be allowed in to the ward now anyway. I had to sneak in there. Tomorrow I’ll try to come back, and if they let me in, I’ll call you to join me.” But Ulush was insistent. “Why
won’t they let me in?” “Because, think about it: What are you to him?” her husband whispered back. “As far as they are concerned, he is a street child, although the one who found him was a Jew. He realized that it was a Jewish child, so he brought him to this hospital, but they don’t know anything about him. The children’s ward here is very well guarded; they don’t let just any person in. Tomorrow I want to
the Jewish hospital to make sure he didn’t slip away from them again? She breathed slowly and then pulled the cover over herself. Soon the baby would wake up and want to eat, and she hadn’t yet slept to regain some of her strength. She hadn’t even said Krias Shema. Three whole hours later, a little wail woke her up. Twenty minutes after that, the baby fell back asleep, but Ulush was not able to do the same. She lay in bed, gazing at the ceiling, and thought about Gustav lying somewhere in one of the wards above her. Or was it below her? Where was the pediatric ward? She wouldn’t even know where to find him. Somehow, she found herself softly stroking the feathery head in the cradle beside her, and then she slid her feet into her slippers and padded out of the room. She almost bumped into a short nurse who was striding down the corridor carrying a wooden tray with a few vials of tightly capped medications. “You need to sleep now,” she told Ulush sternly, as though Ulush was a five-year-old. “Why are you walking around at this hour?” “I can’t sleep,” the younger woman said, and fixed her gaze on one of the glass vials at the edge of the tray. “Maybe if I do something I’ll be tired enough to fall asleep. Can I help you?” “No,” was all the nurse responded. “Go to your room.” As she finished her sentence, the vial landed on the gleaming floor. A small clear puddle began to spread. “Pffftt!” the nurse exclaimed, glaring at Ulush as though she had taken the vial, hurled it to the floor, and shattered it into a million pieces. “Go bring a broom! And a rag.” “Where from?” Ulush asked meekly.
She had no chance of going from room to room to look for Gustav without the women there seeing her and asking questions. What would she say then?
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come with Rabbi Walkin and a few documents that will show that the child has a connection to us.” “Us?” “The Jewish community. I’m not going to say he was in our house, in case the police link him to the abduction from the other orphanage. Not all of the staff here is Jewish, so we can’t trust everyone. Fine, let’s talk tomorrow,” he said. “Go to sleep. Good night!” “Good night,” she murmured, and plodded heavily into the room. One of her roommates shifted in her bed, while another breathed heavily as she slept. Ulush sat down, fingering the edge of her thick blanket. Poor Gustav. What had happened to him? Why had he run away, and where had he been planning to go? Too bad she hadn’t asked Janek what exactly “a week ago” meant. Was it the day after they left their house? Two days? Who was with him now? Was he lying there alone, or had those people from the Christian place tracked him down and come to
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“From the room behind my desk.” The nurse continued walking and entered one of the rooms. Ulush hurried forward to the desk in the corner of the corridor. She entered the small room behind it and easily found a broom and a floor rag. “Good,” she heard the nurse’s voice behind her bent back. “Wipe up the whole mess so that no one slips.” Was she just imagining that she heard the nurse hissing an anti-Semitic word? Perhaps, and perhaps not. In silence and with great effort, Ulush finished cleaning up the spill and the shards of glass, feeling the exhaustion spread through her every limb as she did so. She rose once the floor was gleaming again, and leaned on the wall for a few seconds to recover. Then she dragged herself to the nearest garbage and shook the rag over it so all the shards tumbled inside. One more deep breath, and she went back to the little room. The nurse was already seated behind her desk, drinking a cup of tea. “You cleaned it up?” she asked. “Yes,” Ulush said, returning the broom and rag to the room. As she headed back out again, the nurse glanced at her. “You’re a bit pale,” she said. “Do you feel okay?” “Yes.” Ulush remained standing near the desk. “Good. So what do you want now?” “Do you need any more help?” Ulush asked with a smile that she hoped would banish her pallor; otherwise the nurse would not believe her. The nurse turned her lips up into a smile a quarter as bright as Ulush’s. “Help? From you?” “Yes.” Ulush nodded vigorously. “Well, I don’t want your help.” “Oh…” Ulush turned her face away. Then she turned back to the woman behind the desk. “I just want to ask you something.” It was for this moment that she had worked so hard to help this anti-Semitic nurse. “Where is the children’s department in this hospital?” “One floor above us. Why?” the nurse muttered into her tea glass. “Thanks.” Ulush turned to go. No, she wouldn’t take the baby when she went upstairs, but she could not leave her alone either. She was very happy to see Ronia, the woman in the bed next to hers, awake. “Can I ask you something?” Ulush asked. Ronia stared at her in silence and nodded. “Can I put my daughter’s cradle here, next to you? I need to go out for a short time, and I want someone to take care of her if she cries.” Ronia continued staring at her silently. “She doesn’t need to eat. She ate a short time ago. And if you want, tomorrow night, I’ll watch your baby so you can sleep. She wakes you up a lot, doesn’t she?” Ronia nodded. “Thanks.” Ulush breathed and hurried to pull the cradle over to her neighbor’s bed. Then she turned
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and left the room, purposely choosing the other side of the corridor, where she wouldn’t have to pass the desk of the nurse in charge. At the top of the stairs was a closed door with a glass pane. She knocked lightly and tried to peek in through the window. Besides blurred moving figures, she couldn’t see a thing. Suddenly, the door was flung open, and a tall female doctor stood in the doorway. Ulush wanted to start stammering an excuse, but the doctor simply passed her by and walked out, leaving the door open. The young Jewish woman slipped inside the silent ward and closed the door behind her. She found herself in a large room with five doors. What now? Where could she go? In the middle of the room was a desk with three figures sitting at it. It was much more active here than in the corridor downstairs. She studied the desk. She had no chance of going from room to room to look for Gustav without the women there seeing her and asking questions. What would she say then? “I’m looking for the boy who was staying with me until a week ago”? Or perhaps, “I’m looking for the boy I helped abduct”? The first room was very close to her, and with one rapid stride, she crossed the threshold. It was dark, and only a small light glowed, casting weak rays on seven beds. There was no adult in the room. Ulush went from bed to bed, closely scanning the sleeping faces. No, none of them was Gustav. She hurried to leave the room before a staff member could enter and find her there. If there would have been parents there, she could have pretended to be the mother of one of the children, but apparently no one was allowed to stay the night with patients. Or perhaps none of these children had mothers… She surveyed the path that separated her from the next door. No, the light was too strong. She would be seen walking from door to door. In fact, she had already been seen. One of the personnel caught sight of her from the desk and stood up. Ulush forced herself to stand calmly.
She hadn’t done anything wrong by coming here, and if she wouldn’t mention Gustav, no one would connect her to his abduction. At worst, they’d scold her for wandering around in a hospital at night and entering places she didn’t belong. The nurse approached her rapidly. “Who are you?” she asked. Ulush relaxed a bit when she heard the tone. It wasn’t suspicious, just questioning. “I’m a patient here at the hospital,” she whispered. “What do you have?” the nurse asked. “You can’t come in here and infect the children with other illnesses.” “I don’t have anything contagious.” Ulush managed a smile as she leaned on the wall behind her. “I had a baby girl; I’m in the ward downstairs.” “Actually, right now I see that you are here, in this ward. Do you want to get sick? And infect your baby with typhus or other diseases?” “No, no,” Ulush said hastily. “So why did you come up to the pediatric ward?” “I heard there’s an abandoned child here,” Ulush whispered. “He was found in the street with pneumonia.” “So?” “Do you really not know anything about him?” “Nothing. One person asked about him and said he’d check into things — but we haven’t heard back from him.” “I might know him.” “The boy? How?” “A week ago, an orphan child disappeared from the Jewish community. I helped take care of him.” The nurse didn’t ask, “What happened to his parents?” There was no need. She looked at Ulush for a long moment before finally saying, “Come.” Then she turned and walked into one of the rooms. But the child lying in the bed there was a blond boy of about three. “It’s not him,” Ulush said quietly, overwhelmed with disappointment. To be continued...
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Trump Victorious in Republican Primaries THE PULSE: President Donald Trump continued to
score overwhelming victories in the Republican primaries. He is running virtually unopposed, as both Mark Sanford and Joe Welch ended their campaigns early on. Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld remains in the race and has secured one pledged delegate.
Biden Rides Wave of Endorsements THE PULSE: Joe Biden is riding a wave of endorsements. He is receiving overwhelming backing from the former candidates for the 2020 Democratic nomination. Last week, Biden received endorsements from Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar and Beto O’Rourke. After Biden’s strong performance on Super Tuesday, he received endorsements from Mike Bloomberg, Kamala Harris and Corey Booker. THE IMPACT: These endorsements matter. They are indicative of the fact that the movers and shakers in the Democratic party feel that Biden is the best candidate to take on President Trump in the upcoming presidential election.
THE IMPACT: Trump’s standing among the Repub-
lican base is secure, and he continues to receive overwhelming support from this core group of supporters. To date, Trump has won over seven million primary votes, while Weld and Walsh have received a little over 300,000 combined. Weld’s strongest showings were in New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts, where he won approximately 10% of the Republican vote.
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THE PULSE: Bernie Sanders received the backing of controversial civil rights activist and two-time Democratic presidential primary contender Jesse Jackson.
THE PULSE: The results of the March 3 Super Tuesday contests were disappointing for both Senator Elizabeth Warren and Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Both decided to end their campaigns and withdraw from the race. Bloomberg spent over $500 million of his own money on his campaign. He bet his success on a strong Super Tuesday showing. For all his efforts, Mayor Mike was only able to secure a victory in American Samoa. Elizabeth Warren lost the primary in her home state of Massachusetts to Joe Biden. THE IMPACT: Bloomberg’s campaign is a lesson re-
garding the limits of how much political influence money can buy. Warren’s failure is a lesson in how exaggerating or falsifying compelling personal storylines can ultimately backfire. Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard remains in the race. Still, the withdrawal of Bloomberg and Warren essentially sets up a two-way race between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination.
THE IMPACT: Joe Biden has seen his campaign bol-
stered by overwhelming support from the African American community. Congressional Black Caucus leader Jim Clyburn’s endorsement of Biden propelled him to his convincing win in South Carolina. Sanders is undoubtedly hopeful that Jackson’s endorsement can help peel away some African American support from Biden, but it is unlikely that the endorsement will have much of an impact.
The Politics of COVID-19 THE PULSE: Democrats continue to hammer the
president and the administration over its response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Democrats fault the administration for failure to supply adequate testing kits for those suspected of having the illness. They also accuse the president of providing incorrect information regarding the disease and for downplaying the threat of the virus. Republicans accuse Democrats of
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Antique becher, Poland, circa 1850. Note the leaf-shaped thumb balance that enables the kos to balance on the palm of the hand.
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The fascination with collecting aged objects may seem enigmatic for those of us who haven’t grown up with an appreciation for knick-knacks, brica-brac, or collections of any sort. But the truth is that antiques are far more than just trinkets meant to sit around and gather dust. There, hidden in the world of physical objects once loved and perhaps forgotten, lies Antique… Or Just an exquisite beauty. Plain Old? There was life. And legacy. There is art. And heart. Won’t you join me and wade into the wide world of antiques?
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We’ve all heard stories of people who discovered that something they’ve had lying around the house was actually worth millions even though it seemed to be just another run-of-the-mill item that had seen better days. So how do we know when something is considered an antique and when something is simply an object that’s past its prime? According to the Federal Trade Commission, an antique is an item that is at least 100 years old. Bear in mind that this 100-year rule operates on a sliding scale, and though your elter-elter-zeidy’s silver becher was made in 1921, it’s still not considered an antique… until next year. Items that are less than the 100 years old are often referred to as “vintage” and may still be valuable, given the right circumstances. But here’s the catch: Even if something is over 100 years old, that doesn’t automatically guarantee that it has value as an antique. There are factors beyond age to take into consideration. In many instanc-
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es, items that were of cheap build and consid- knowledge about various eras and locales, ered commonplace for an era often fetch little including their unique design styles, notable to nothing in the world of antiques. To un- craftsmen, use of materials, and methods derstand this better, let’s imagine my Lowe’s of production. Experts will often find that bathroom vanity a hundred years from now… a specific genre of antiques pique their inThough it’s quite pretty, it’s considered fairly average, and many others just like it can be found all over America, thereby reducing its future desirability through market saturation. A customproduced vanity in the house of a wealthy person, however, may qualify as a valuable antique in the future, due to both its rarity as well as its intrinsic material value. And, of course, if it was made by a well-known designer, that, too, will increase its worth. On the flip side, even a run-of-the-mill trinket can fetch an astronomiDespite its beauty, this exquisite limited-edition Havdalah cal price if someone of set, of which there are only 65 copies, is considered a “collectrenown once possessed able,” not an “antique,” because it is less than 100 years old. it. Likewise, if an object has lived through a notable historical event, it may be considered valuable due to its unique terests, be it in the realm of art, glassware, history. For example, a set of two menus that furniture or elsewhere. For Jonathan Greensold for $140,000 in 2012 would be considered stein, it’s antique Judaica that speaks to him, otherwise worthless had they not been sal- a calling that began whispering in his ears vaged from the Titanic. from a young age. In short, it’s the unique historical fac“When I was fourteen years old, I went to tors that give antiques their value. When a work in an antique store and began learning collector holds an antique in their hands, about silver. At that point in time, silver was they’re envisioning the past, the people and selling for almost 50 dollars an ounce [one of the events that an item lived with and lived its highest selling points in the last century], through. For them, owning an antique is and second-generation immigrants were owning a piece of history. bringing their silver to be sold as scrap metal. I felt it was inappropriate that these Kiddush cups and other types of Judaica should be A Niche Within melted down, so the non-Jewish owners gave them to me. Instead of money, those silver a Niche pieces became my paycheck.” Over time, Mr. Greenstein amassed boxes The world of antiques is incredibly vast, and in order to be considered a maven, one full of antique Judaica, both from the Gold must spend years garnering a wealth of Bug, where he had worked as a teen, and
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Giving New Life to Old Things Older home furnishings often have sentimental value, causing their owners to sometimes dream of how to spruce them up and give them a new lease on life. And while a good polish or a fresh paint job can create a newfangled look of an old beauty, it just may ruin an antique. When it comes to older home furnishings, it’s best to do your homework before going heavy-handed on the repairs. Copper and bronze objects develop a green coating over time that is usually seen as desirable, with the signs of graceful aging on wood similarly viewed as favorable. Cleaning with strong products or utilizing the wrong methods can erase patina (signs of aging) and cause the value of an item to plunge. If you’re not sure whether your heirloom will benefit or lose from a good cleaning or changes to its design, check with an reputable antiques dealer, or better yet, a restoration specialist. They can give you an idea of the item’s worth and advise you how best to bring it back into service without causing deprecation to the item’s value. With the proper care, an antique’s unique beauty can be made to shine once again.
from visiting antique fairs and flea markets. “Primary was the old flea market on 6th Avenue and 26th Street in Manhattan, which doesn’t exist anymore. There were a lot of empty lots where estates would sell their things, and because this is New York, there were many Judaica items up for sale.” Since 2002, after being invited by Rabbi Shmuel Butman of the Lubavitch Youth Organization to run what turned out to be a very successful tzedakah auction at the Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, Mr. Greenstein has been hosting Judaica auctions of his own as a licensed auctioneer. To date, J. Greenstein & Co. is the only auction house in America solely dedicated
Becher made from shemirah coins from a rebbe. Poland, circa 1880.
to antique Judaica. Admittedly, it’s a niche within a niche.
Keeper of Tashmishei Kedusha “There are currently 700 people on my mailing list from around the world.” Mr. Greenstein tells me. “About 100 are serious collectors, with 60 to 70 of them being very active. When you consider how many Yidden there are, it’s really a minuscule amount; just a drop in the bucket.” The costs of purchasing antiques is a factor that limits many from dabbling in the world of auctions, with the youngest collectors on the J.
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Greenstein list being in their 60s. Perhaps, too, the short-sightedness of youth may be a factor in the limited number of antique
Sefer Torah breastplate from Germany, circa 1880
Judaica collectors, for who can think of history when the here and now take up so much time and focus? But history begs to not be forgotten, especially when it includes so many beautiful and heilige tashmishei kedusha. Thankfully, Mr. Greenstein is devoted to safekeeping these significant parts of our past. “There are times when a Jewish person has no descendants to leave their Judaica to, and they contact me. One notable story is when a woman named Esther, who’d immigrated years before from Greece, asked me to take over a megillah that had been handed down from her mother. She had no descendants to leave it to, so I bought it from her, and at her request, gave it to my daughter who is also named Esther. I promised her that it would never leave the family.”
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So, too, there are other items that Mr. Greenstein holds especially dear that could have met tragedy had they been lost to the wider world of collectors, or worse, turned into scrap metal. One such example is the becher he keeps in his private collection and uses every Friday night. “I make Kiddush with a cup made from coins from a certain chassidishe rebbe.” When I request to see a picture of the becher, Mr. Greenstein politely declines, saying that some things are meant to be kept private. But over in his Cederhurst auction house, so many other wonderful items are publicly displayed, able to be seen and appreciated. From silver Torah crowns, to menorahs, to artwork, the collection spans a broad swath of Jewish history. “What are some of the defining features of different eras and communities?” I ask. The lesson I receive is not disappointing. “If you look at silver objects from Poland in comparison to Italian-made antiques, you’ll see a difference in the luster of the items. The Polish community was poorer, and it was common for their silver to be mixed with a higher percentage of other alloys than richer communities, thereby bringing the cost down. That’s a major difference that I speak of often.” Antiques from Sefardic communities tend to be more elaborate than Ashkenazic designs, with filigree, a delicate method of using twisted silver wire to create complex works of art, being a popular style of eras past. “The construction of the antiques varies according to the era and locale,” Mr. Greenstein continues, “with design always following the style of manufacturing and style of art that was typical of the time and place.” It is fascinating to look through the collection and see the vastly different ways that Jewish communities brought hiddur to the performance of mitzvos. Perhaps even more beautiful is the fact that one man has taken upon himself to preserve these beauties for future generations to enjoy.
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Even Malka S. who fared best in this informal study, says, “I’m not sure I’m the right person for this survey. My friends tell me I’m awful for the economy.” And it seems she is. While her Hotpoint stove is still in great condition, her two sisters-in-law, who’d purchased the same piece at the same time, have had numerous repairs on theirs and replaced the ignitor at least twice, and Malka cooks for crowds regularly! Why was the life expectancy of appliances so dramatically reduced?
It’s A Package Deal We want a self-cleaning oven. Obviously. (How would we clean it for Pesach otherwise?) And highefficiency washing machines that yield snow-white whites. We want them to sense our load size and soil level, and to sanitize it all — without an agitator, of course, so the clothes shouldn’t rip. We want delay start options on our ovens and washers. If the washer won’t wash while we’re still asleep, and the oven won’t bake while we’re at work (and then turn off in time), how can we run our homes? We want frost-free freezers and energy-efficient refrigerators with a keypad that offers us the world at our fingertips. With ice makers, of course. And it all comes at a price, one that gets paid to the frequently visiting repairman, and to the appliance company for our new models. These delicate mechanisms and advanced features give contemporary models so much to break and greatly compromise their durability. Indeed, the dramatic change you see in Sarah B.’s timeline happened once she switched over to selfcleaning ovens and used the feature regularly. “In the roughly five years each of my appliances lasted, the wire on the oven ceiling that regulates the thermostat was slowly being damaged during selfcleaning, and I was constantly replacing it at a cost of about $175 a pop. After a few such repairs, it was already worth it to buy a new one. “Why is my current one still in good shape? With my kids married and out of the house, my oven only gets twenty percent of its previous use.” Wanting to hold on to her oven, A.H. says she never uses the self-clean mode or lets her oven work for hours at a time. It’s been fourteen years, and it’s still going strong. However, a look at the chart reveals that her washing machine did not fare as well! There’s even more to it. Today’s appliances are more lightweight with more streamlined, sauve designs. Most people are not ready to install in their homes yesterday’s heavy-duty clunkers, both for their sheer weight and their utilitarian appearance — and noise! We trade durability for aesthetics and convenience. Energy efficiency is another downer as far as longevity is concerned, but it does save us a pretty buck.
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They don’t make ‘em like they used to? That’s right. But we don’t even want them to.
Third-Party Hands Due to the expense of producing machines high in technology and low in energy consumption, many companies are outsourcing the production of some of the components of their machines to cheaper third-party companies, which means that even if you buy a brand appliance, some of the parts may be of inferior quality and give you trouble. However, that does allow for a lower upfront cost in the purchase of an appliance.
All Part of the Plan
And the fact that there are only four major appliOne of the leading causes the prosperous Roaring ance companies (Whirlpool, Electrolux, LG, Samsung) Twenties was immediately followed by the Great De- doesn’t help matters. After all, it’s competition that’s pression was factory overproduction. The assembly line good for the consumer, not monopoly. Another way planned obsolescence manifests itself allowed for affordable manufacture, and in this era of plenty, appliances became available for the average in electronics by forcing customers to replace goods is American home. However, when every home was al- with non-replaceable batteries that are trapped inside ready outfitted with the best of ‘20s technology, and pro- devices. When the battery goes, so does the device, and duction was still going strong, the factory storage rooms the battery, unfortunately, is designed with an early terstarted to fill, then overfill, with an oversupply of mer- mination date in mind. Planned obsolescence also includes perceived obsochandise — merchandise there was no demand for. Factories that had provided jobs for so many and breathed lescence: There’s design and fashion and new models life into the economy started closing down, driving the to upgrade to, not because of functional concerns, but because of aesthetic factors. Riding the cycle of fashion, country into the worst economic rut of all time. many consumers opt to give their homes a facelift even Today, companies are smarter. In contemporary products, we are finding disturbing when something is still fully functional. While obsolescence includes more aspects, like softtrends: appliance doors held together by glue instead of screws, fridge door sealers that come apart during rou- ware not being compatible at certain times, the idea is clear: The lifespan of stuff is tine cleaning, motors that last a short not by error, but by dethird to a quarter as long as they sign, a fact that is upsetting to did in the past, and washing consumers all over the world. machine controls that just don’t The first person to employ Even governments have tried wake up one day. this aspect of planned to fight it, but so far, things are It’s highly unlikely that the breaking faster than ever. inferior make is due to a lack obsolescence, though he of know-how or the inability to insisted it was “dynamic create something stronger. It all obsolescence,” was General To Repair or points to something deliberate Motors head Alfred P. Sloan — planned obsolescence. Replace? Jr. who worked on introducMany appliances fail simply ing a new Chevrolet model because they are designed to do If you’re under a factory wardesign annually, though it’s so: Parts are deliberately manuranty, the choice is obvious. But said he took the idea from factured to fail after an amount if you’ll be dipping into your the bicycle industry. of time. The math is simple: If pocket to cover the repair, keep the machine breaks, the custhe 50% rule in mind: If the cost tomer will buy a new one. of the repair is half or more of
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Appliance
In the Past
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Refrigerator
70 years
13 years
Freezer
unknown
11 years
Washing machine
30 years
10 years
Dryer
unknown
13 years
Range, electric
unknown
13 years
Range, gas
A lifetime
15 years
Air conditioner
17 years
10 years
Central air conditioner
40 years
15 years
Microwave oven
40 years
9 years
Dishwasher
40 years
9 years
the cost of a replacement, and the item is more than 50% through its life expectancy, it’s time to call it the quits. Often people will repair, despite the repair being more costly or the appliance being older, because of a specific nook the appliance, which is no longer available to purchase, has to fit into, or because new wiring would be needed for more upgraded models. If you are opting to repair rather than replace, keep in mind that according to Consumer Reports, customers are more satisfied with the repairs of private reputable repairmen than factory repairs. If it’s time to bid your long-serving, or in most cases, short-serving, appliance adieu, do your research well. A cheaper model is very often not worth its short life span and the headaches it will cause.
The Bit You Can Do There isn’t much we can do about the changing tides of industrialism, but there are some things you can do to try to elongate the life span of your appliance. • Register your appliances immediately after purchase. If there’s a recall (a very common reason for appliance failure, and sometimes a fatal hazard) you’ll be notified, and the matter will be seen to with a replacement or a repair at no cost to you. • Good maintenance has a direct impact. Being hard on your machines, stuffing the washing machine to the brim, not cleaning dryer vents and lint, and self-cleaning your oven too often will often send your items to an early demise. Handle with care. Long live may your appliances!
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BY: THE BORO PARK VIEW FOOD TEAM
Pesach is coming! The most regal of yomim tovim is fast approaching, and preparations are underway to usher Zman Cheiruseinu into our homes. We are excited to present a compilation of recipes that are sure to glorify your yom tov table. Happy cooking! We bring to you:
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Pesach conjures up images of chicken, potatoes and borscht — not cheesecake and milkshakes. But if your family is like mine, preferring blintzes and yogurt over steak any day, it can be a hard call. Especially if the only milchig item we use on Pesach is milk itself, and we have no milchig kitchen paraphernalia to work with either. One year, when I was tired enough of the “ f leishig again?” complaints, I decided to learn what making my own cheese and yogurt would entail. Well, real cheese is a multi-step process, which requires more time and patience than the average balabusta can afford on Pesach. But there are shortcuts I discovered, with surprisingly good results considering the effort involved. And best of all, these methods require practically no equipment. You’re only a few steps away from kosher l’Pesach cheesecake, so let’s get started!
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Equipment Large cheap pot (disposable pot also works) Long-handled slotted spoon
“Shortcut” Cheese
Ingredients
Yields 4 to 5 cups of cheese
1 gallon low-fat (blue) milk Juice of 2 lemons ½ tsp. salt
This method will produce a cheese with a texture similar to ricotta cheese (or a cross between cottage and farmer cheese).
½ cup whole milk
Directions 1. Pour low-fat milk into the pot and cook until almost boiling. Watch milk carefully, as cooking milk expands. Shut the flame as soon as the milk starts to rise, or you’ll soon be crying over spilled milk. 2. Pour lemon juice into milk and stir with a slotted spoon. Milk will separate into cheesy solids and yellowish clear liquid. 3. Allow cheese to cool and settle. 4. When cool enough to handle, pour off liquid, pressing cheese against the side of the pot with the slotted spoon to drain as much as possible. 5. The cheese needs to be rinsed and drained to remove the lemony, tangy taste. To do this, pour enough water over cheese until
it looks like watery cottage cheese. Pour off water and squeeze cheese with the spoon against the side of the pot. 6. Repeat two more times. Cheese should look quite dry, similar to shredded foam chips. 7. Add ½ teaspoon salt and the whole milk. Mix well to incorporate milk into cheese. Taste and add more salt/milk if desired. (Do not use low-fat milk for this step, as it will make the cheese taste rubbery.) The cheese is now ready to be enjoyed as is or used in any recipe. This recipe freezes well, although a better texture will result if it is frozen before adding milk in step 7, and milk is added once it’s defrosted.
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Real Homemade Yogurt
Making your own yogurt with commercial yogurt as a starter is quite simple, with pretty consistent results. But when I wanted to make my own starter, I asked a neighbor, who I know cooks everything heimish, for directions. “Just squeeze half a lemon into a liter of boiled and cooled milk, and let it sit until it becomes yogurt,� was her sounds-easy-as-pie answer. Needless to say, I squeezed lots of half lemons into many bottles of milk before I achieved anything close to yogurt (and soon my fridge looked like a yogurt lab with labeled containers of various white concoctions as proof of all my efforts). I hope the following directions will have you enjoying homemade yogurt a lot faster — and with a lot less effort. Making yogurt from scratch is not hard. It just requires patience, as the lemon juice takes more time to culture than with a commercial starter. It is amazing to watch, though, as the milk slowly thickens and naturally turns into yogurt. 92 / THE BORO PARK VIEW / March 12, 2020 www.thebpview.com / 718.408.8770
Equipment
Ingredients
Pot (disposable pot also works)
Whole milk (see directions for quantity)
Spoon
½ tsp. lemon juice
Plastic containers
Sugar, coffee and/or cinnamon, for flavoring
Directions 1. Measure 6 ounces (¾ cup) milk into a pot and cook until almost boiling (milk will start rising). 2. Pour 4 ounces (½ cup) of the milk into a small plastic container (or cup). 3. Add lemon juice to the remaining 2 ounces of milk in the pot, and continue cooking until milk curdles and separates. Remove from heat. 4. Allow milk in the container to cool until lukewarm. Spoon 1 teaspoon of curdled milk solids (use only solids, not watery liquid) into milk, and mix gently to combine. Cover container, punching holes into cover to allow air in. Air is necessary to help the yogurt develop. 5. Now comes the test to your patience: Let the yogurt culture sit at room temperature until it thickens to yogurt consistency. This may take 2 to 3 days (yes, days). Do not try to rush this process by placing it in a warm place or near heat. I’ve turned several cultures into sour
milk that way. Just wait patiently. 6. After 2 to 3 days, when milk has thickened, cook an additional 8 ounces (1 cup) of milk until almost boiling, and cool to lukewarm. Pour this milk into a container, and stir starter into milk, mixing well. Cover the same way as above, and allow to sit at room temperature again until thickened. This step will take about 8 to 10 hours. Your starter is now ready to be turned into yogurt. 7. Measure 6 cups of milk into a pot, and heat until almost boiling (milk begins to rise). Allow to cool until lukewarm. Add starter to warm milk and mix well. You may add sugar/flavorings at this point if you wish. 8. Cover and allow to sit at room temperature until yogurt thickens. Refrigerate and enjoy! Note: I tried this only with whole milk. Low-fat milk will give you a much looser, thinner yogurt.
If, after all that time and patience, you’re left with a batch of yogurt that hasn’t set properly, the following method can be tried as a remedy before discarding the ill-fated batch.
Greek-Style Yogurt Once yogurt is ready and refrigerated, pour off all accumulated liquid. Fold 6 to 7 sheets of paper towel to fit into a yogurt container. Place folded paper towels over yogurt and cover container. Punch some holes in cover and invert the container onto a plate or into a larger container. Place into the fridge to drain for several hours. Remove wet paper towels and enjoy thick and creamy yogurt.
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Stovetop Cheesecake With a choice of two tempting crusts and one delicious cheese filling, your morning coffee has some new Pesach friends.
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Stovetop Cheesecake
Nut Crust Yields one 7” crust
Ingredients ¾ cup ground almonds 6 T. potato starch
Equipment 9x13” disposable pans
Containers
7” disposable pan(s)
Plastic fork
6 T. sugar 3 egg yolks Pinch of salt
Directions 1. Mix all ingredients with a fork until well combined.
Cheese Layer
2. Grease a 7’’ disposable pan. Press mixture evenly into the pan.
Enough for two 7” pans
Ingredients 3 T. potato starch ½ cup milk
Chocolate Crust
2 cups homemade cheese
Yields one 7” crust
4 eggs, beaten with fork
Ingredients
10 T. sugar
3 T. cocoa
4 T. oil (see note)
¾ cup potato starch
Directions
6 T. sugar
1. Dissolve potato starch in milk. Combine all ingredients with a fork until smooth.
1 egg
2. Pour over the crust. 3. Place doubled 9x13” pan (one pan inside the other) on the stove. Fill with boiling water to 1” depth. Place cheesecake into the water bath. Cover all with foil, and cook over medium-low heat for 45 minutes. Remove from water. Cool and chill in the refrigerator. This cheesecake keeps fresh for up to a week. Note: Oil may be omitted; cheesecake will be a bit drier without it.
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3 T. oil Pinch of salt
Directions 1. Combine all ingredients with a fork until combined. 2. Grease a 7’’ disposable pan. Pour mixture into the pan and freeze while preparing the filling.
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Pancakes
Basic Batter Ingredients 5 eggs
Blintzes Cheese Latkes Cheese Omelet Broaden your chol hamoed breakfast possibilities. The smell of sweet, warm cheese will get some sleepyheads to the table a lot quicker!
6 T. potato starch 1½ cups whole milk Pinch salt ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup oil (see note)
Directions 1. Beat eggs well with a fork. 2. Dissolve potato starch in milk. Add the eggs along with remaining ingredients and beat well. Allow batter to sit for a half-hour for smoother, softer crepes/ latkes. Note: Adding oil to the batter keeps the crepes from sticking to the pan. If you don’t use oil on Pesach, you may omit the oil, and heat the frying pan to very hot before adding batter to the pan. This will cause crepes to stick to the pan less.
Pancakes Yields 6 large or 15 small pancakes. Use ½ cup potato starch for thicker pancakes.
Ingredients Basic batter
Directions 1. Pour a thicker layer of batter into a frying pan. Fry until edges are brown. 2. Flip and fry a bit longer. Flip onto a plate and repeat with the remaining batter. 3. Serve with applesauce, blended fruit sauce (as described in blintzes section), or yogurt and cut-up fruit.
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Blintzes Yields 14 small or 8 large blintzes
Ingredients Crepes:
Cheese Omelet This is a great low-carb, filling breakfast choice. Use vegetables of your choice — or skip the vegetables altogether, and use just eggs and cheese. Yields 2 large omelets
Basic batter
Equipment
Filling: 2 cups homemade cheese ¼ cup sugar
Nonstick frying pan with cover (or use silver foil to cover) Pareve/milchig knife
Directions
Ingredients
1. To make crepes, heat frying pan on high heat. When hot, pour some batter into the pan, swirling the pan to cover the bottom with batter. Fry until the edges are brown. Flip and fry for a few seconds longer.
3 eggs, well beaten
2. Flip onto a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter.
2 T. oil
3. For filling, mix cheese with sugar. 4. Spread 2 to 4 tablespoons of cheese (depending on size) onto each crepe. Fold edges in and roll up. To serve as shown: Cut a ripe mango (or any fruit) into large chunks, and blend until smooth. Spoon sauce over blintzes.
Cheese Latkes Yields about 15 latkes
Ingredients Basic batter 1–1 ½ cups homemade cheese ¼ cup sugar
Directions Add cheese to the basic batter and fry in hot oil.
½ cup homemade cheese Salt, to taste
2 T. chopped onion ½ carrot, peeled and finely shredded ½ small squash, peeled and finely shredded
Directions 1. Beat eggs with cheese and salt. 2. Heat frying pan over high heat. Add oil and onions, and saute for 2 minutes. Add shredded carrot and squash. Continue sauteing for several minutes until very soft. Remove half of the vegetables, and place them in a small bowl or plate. 3. Pour half of the egg mixture over vegetables in the pan, mixing slightly to distribute evenly. Lower flame to medium and cook, covered, until eggs are set. Slide omelet onto a plate and fold in half. 4. Return reserved vegetables to the pan (add 1 tablespoon of oil, if necessary). Pour remaining eggs over vegetables and cook as above.
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Shifting the Soul of a City By: Moshe Brown
The Dirshu World Siyum in Johannesburg, South Africa was not simply another stop on the Dirshu Siyum HaShas journey. The gathering, attended by nearly 1,500 people, was a historic milestone in this far-flung community’s remarkable story of Jewish resurgence. It was a coming of age, a proof that South Africa is no longer simply the baal teshuva capital of the world, but rather has now found its place among the world’s great centers of Torah. The lavish banquet was a fitting backdrop to celebrate this watershed moment. The setting of the event created the mood, with an outdoor marquee stunningly arranged and decorated in honor of the occasion. The candlelit atmosphere was charged with joy and also some amazement that a Torah event in that locale could attract such a massive crowd. “Until now, South Africa was not known to be a Torah center. The idea that so many people would come [to such an event] was so special, it brought the entire community together,” noted renowned maggid Rabbi Paysach Krohn, who was the keynote speaker at the Siyum. “I love the people there; they are tremendous mevakshim who want to grow and are so sincere.” When Dirshu Cape Town director Rabbi Dani Brett called on all those who had completed Shas to come forward to the specially built stage, a hush fell over the crowd as some sixty men of many backgrounds alighted the platform. Many were close to tears at the magnitude of the accomplishment and the scale of the kiddush Hashem. Indeed, just a short time ago it would have been unimaginable to have such a large group making a siyum in this country. To have so many who were zocheh to be misayem the entire Shas was nothing short of astonishing. In his address to the gathering, South Africa Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein urged the olam to imagine the reaction of HaRav Yitzchak Kosovsky, a brother-in-law of the gadol hador R’ Chaim Ozer Grodzensky zt”l and leader in South Africa in the early 20th century, if he were to arrive at the venue on the night of the
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Siyum. Rabbi Kosovsky saw the community at its nadir, when observance was waning and Torah seemed to be at risk of being lost from South Africa altogether ch”v. He never lost his faith in the power of Torah, and confidently asserted that a time would come when Torah would flourish at the bottom of Africa. The Dirshu Siyum was a testimony to his prescience. Dirshu South Africa head Rabbi Ari Taback described the event as “a glimpse of the truth, a taste of how things are supposed to be.” He spoke of the upside-down world in which we live, where great drama and fanfare are given to empty achievements on the sports fields and stadia of the outside world, and how for some reason Hashem has given our generation a taste of an “olam barur,” a world in which matters of true value are feted and celebrated in appropriately grand fashion, ironically in the very temples of those secular accomplishments. The climax of the event was a siyum by HaRav Arran Moshe Cohen, a South African baal teshuva who completed the Talmud as part of the Dirshu Kinyan HaShas program, having been tested closed-book multiple times on all 2711 pages. His staggering accomplishment in some ways epitomized the revolution that has swept the country over the last few decades and which has culminated in the development of South Africa as a true makom Torah. Rav Dovid Hofstedter, Nasi of Dirshu, spoke to the gathering about the Torah being an inheritance, not one which comes to a person simply by right of birth, but rather
through effort and desire. The next day Rav Hofstedter gave an in-depth iyun shiur pesicha on Masechta Brachos in the Johannesburg Kollel, which was attended by the Kollel yungeleit as well as members of the community at large. Rabbi Krohn flew in especially for the Siyum and addressed the olam. He spoke about the power of Daf HaYomi, the crucial role that women play in the acquisition of Torah, and the middos needed to achieve milestones in Torah. The evening concluded with a leibedige musical presentation by Simcha Leiner, channeling the heady feelings of joy late into the night. Traveling around the city on the weekend of the Siyum, Rabbi Krohn reflected on the Torah growth in the area, which is indicative of the tremendous spiritual revolution that has been taking place. He visited a shiur for men learning Masechta Brachos, just one of several shiurim given in Kollel Kvias Ittim under the leadership of Rabbi Taback, and was impressed by the group, who will IY”H make a siyum in the near future. Similarly, in Ohr Sameach, under the guidance of Rabbi Yechezkel Auerbach, he saw a tremendous amount of learning. “Now that there have been 50-60 misaymim, which was unheard of until now, many people will be inspired,” said Rabbi Krohn. In a related event, girls from schools across the spectrum of Orthodoxy joined together in an unprecedented display of achdus to hear Rabbi Krohn speak – moving teachers and principals to tears. For days after the Siyum, members of the Johannesburg community were on a high, and spoke of the event in superlatives unheard of for this normally reserved community. “Spectacular and inspirational”; “a truly amazing and fitting event”; “meaningful, beautiful, choshuv and a massive kiddush Hashem,” were just some of the comments, but perhaps the most succinct was the reflection of one of Johannesburg’s rabbanim, who commented that the Siyum “shifted the soul of this city.”
Progress Report Cabinet Fever With spring’s official arrival this week comes that antsy feeling commonly referred to as spring fever. A variation of cabin fever, it hints at our readiness to get outdoors and greet the sunshine. Let’s embrace the sentiment in reverse and bring the sun’s rays inside by opening windows, welcoming the (relative) warmth, and accomplishing without overworking. This final one is bound to put a sunny smile on all of our faces!
Our progress has been slow but steady, and we’re heading into the kitchen — the central chometz hub. As you get started on the cabinets, it is understandable to feel like you’re getting ahead of yourself. But consider the following two points: 1. Even once a cabinet has already been cleaned for Pesach, the items within can absolutely still be used! After all, I suspect you wash your pots and pans prior to replacing them on the shelves. Still, as we get closer to Pesach, I do recommend that you cook dinners that aren’t technically chometz. Take inventory of your leftover ingredients, and get rid of the chometz items first. Then proceed with cooking proper dinners with rice, potatoes, cornstarch and all other chometz-free, if not kosher l’Pesach, ingredients. 2. The purpose of this cleaning is to ensure that food items aren’t hiding where they aren’t meant to be. To that end, as a year-round recommendation, I advise keeping food limited to just a few cabinets, thus leaving the rest relatively clean.
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Start by creating a kitchen checklist enumerating every single cabinet, drawer and shelf in your kitchen. Near each item on the list, assign an approximate time frame — this will make the project seem smaller and more doable. Next, divide the tasks among the days of the coming week. Don’t feel daunted by the (purposefully) long list! By being overly specific, each item will have a short completion time — and you will have many more items to cross off. Crossing items off a list is one of life’s sweeter pleasures. Some more tips: • Prior to starting, clear counters of everything, especially chometz. Working on clear, clean surfaces makes the job go faster. • Be careful not to take out more than you can put back in the time you’ve allotted for the task in order to avoid overloaded kitchen counters. • Work with a timer. Among many other benefits, a timer will keep you focused on the task and push you to work fast to complete it. • Keep in mind that while the cabinets are mostly divided among the first three days, additional time is allocated for some of them on Thursday and Friday.
Sunday March 15
Half of the upper cabinets
Due to the laws of gravity and its tendency to send dust and dirt earthbound, it’s always smart to start with the upper cabinets. For today, let’s complete the cabinets that house the least-used items. Of course, that also means reevaluating the value of those pieces, and whether it is worth the real estate it occupies. Even a wonderful gadget or a single-purpose mini appliance might be wasting your space. At the time of purchase, it might have seemed like a good idea, but if it’s only been used once (to see how well it worked — and it didn’t, really), you aren’t benefiting by holding on to it. This might apply to the bread maker, pasta maker, ice cream maker… you get the idea. If you wouldn’t have bothered replacing the item if it would’ve gotten lost, broken or stolen, then do yourself a favor and “lose” it now.
Monday March 16
Other half of the upper cabinets
Tuesday March 17
By Monday you’ll proceed with the rest of the upper cabinets, completing both the milchig and fleishig sides.
Lower cabinets
It is worthwhile to mention that there is no need to rewash your dishes at this time — unless you actually find encrusted food on them (which I’m kind of hopeful you won’t). Of course, if you have spare time and want to give your pots an extra shine, I’m not going to object. But how about this? You’ll still be cooking in these pots over the next week or two. Each time you wash one, give it special attention then.
Depending on your kitchen size, you may have more or less work today. Keep going, until you’re done!
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Kitchen drawers can always benefit from decluttering, location-conscious placement and proper organization. So after removing all items that aren’t serving a purpose and ascertaining that your drawer contents are where they ought to be for optimal kitchen efficiency, clean the drawer well and find a way to keep that drawer neat. The ideal tool is drawer organizers with neatly labeled, divided sections. Besides enabling you to find what you need easily, which increases kitchen efficiency, these organizers will also maintain order. The dividers needn’t be expensive, and some double-sided tape can keep them from sliding around. The drawer in which you keep silver foil, plastic bags, parchment paper and the like will call upon your Tetris skills, but keep in mind that a snugly fit drawer is a tidy drawer.
Thursday March 19
Pantry and any skipped cabinets and drawers
For obvious reasons I left food for last, but the recommendation is to plan your menu at the beginning of the week so that the chometz gamur is used early on, thus preventing the need to toss too much. If you choose to, you can still keep one cabinet for the leftover chometz you’ll be using until after Shabbos. Alternatively, you might opt to move it all to a box. The optimal choice is the one that works best for you.
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Friday March 20
Two or three easy cabinets
With the longer Friday comes the opportunity to accomplish more, and therefore I do recommend that you allocate two or three easy cabinets for today — but not much else. Work with a timer, turn on some music, and put on a pair of comfortable shoes — and a smile! With the right attitude, this work can be downright enjoyable! Now look around the room and pat yourself on the back.
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Spring will be here soon enough, and we want you heading outdoors to enjoy a leisurely afternoon like it’s meant to be enjoyed: in that blissfully relaxed state, knowing that you’re so comfortably ahead of schedule.
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Last week: Bringing their finances under control affects every area of Menachem and Leah’s life… for the better.
After sixteen months... Today is a big day for us. It’s the day we’ve been working toward for the past sixteen months. Today is the day we’ll be making our last payment on our last credit card. Baruch Hashem! Hooray! We are debt-free! We want to shout it from the rooftops, hold the echo in our hearts. We want everyone to know. We made it. We made it! We’re home free, at last. What does it feel like? Like we scaled an impossible mountain. Like we accomplished the incredible. Like our personal Kriyas Yam Suf. Victory is sweet after sweating so hard. The air seems clearer at the top; breathing feels easier. The trek was a challenge, but the view is so worth it. The beginning was harder. We were cutting back on everything, sticking to a very tight budget. And each month it seemed that only such a very small amount was getting shaved off our total debt… But as the weeks went on, and our snowball gained momentum (see Week 2 for the snowball strategy), things got easier. It became almost a game, and we’d challenge ourselves: How else can we save? Where else can we cut? How soon
can we wipe off the next credit card balance? It became so much fun — almost addictive. We used to splurge in honor of our anniversary. Well, on our last anniversary, we had a beautiful dinner at home, and went to the river to watch sunset over the water instead. Then we paid off a $500 debt. Wiped it out. And it’s hard to describe the thrill of paying off that card (it was one before our last!), because it would just seem silly on paper. But, oh, what a thrill it was! I think this may have been our best anniversary yet. All those things we told you about the door-
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mat effect? Well, it’s all still true, only there are even more things happening now. We definitely gained more than just our financial freedom. There’s much more structure in our lives, and more responsibility, better communication, a stronger work ethic, financial security and peace of mind. Menachem quit smoking after about six months of budgeting (the amount he was smoking per day was expensive, and it was the only thing left to cut!). He had been trying to quit for a long time, and the financial push was a huge incentive. As of this week, he hasn’t smoked for a full ten months! And financially, if we keep up this momentum, we’ll hopefully be able to buy a house within the next year or two! We’re celebrating with a bottle of bubbly — l’chaim! — and then Menachem wants to invite our coach over for a plastic surgery confetti party to cut up our cards. He was such a big part of our success — we couldn’t have done it without him — and it would mean so much to have him over to share in the joy. We know he’s super proud, and we are too!
Coach’s Take: What’s next? Job well done! You can be so proud of yourselves! You worked hard, stuck to the plan, and kept your eyes on the goal. Now it’s time to enjoy the view! The next step in the process would be to fill your emergency fund. You’ve already got $1,000 in there, and that’s the bare minimum, appropriate while you’re in debt. Now it’s time to save up for three to six months worth of expenses. You don’t want to be in a situation where you have to go back into debt! After that, you’re free to follow your dream and start saving up for a house, as well as plan for simchos and retirement. Good for you!
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Thanks, Uncle Sam! Garage sales are an American brainchild. Today, there are an estimated 165,000 garage sales per week in the United States.
For the Record Garage sales work to the nation’s advantage, because disposing of waste costs money. Perhaps that’s the reason most garage sales are not taxable in much of the USA. In some states, one must acquire a permit in order to hold a resale event. Some jurisdictions restrict the number of sales a year a person can organize without being subject to sales tax.
It’s official! National Garage Sale Day is celebrated the second weekend of August. Oregon ranks #1 as the state with the most garage sales. In Wyoming, garage sales are least popular, but that may be because it’s the least populous state...
Follow the Trail to Garage Sales… Romage Sales: In the early 1800s, shipping yards began selling unclaimed items or damaged cargo at discounted rates. Rummage Sales: Soon these sales were moved out of the shipyards and over to community centers. In about 1858, the term “rummage sale” was first used in this context. Before long, “yard sales” and “garage sales” were popping up in private yards and garages in residential neighborhoods.
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A Yard Sale by Any Other Name A pop-up shop selling secondhand items can also be dubbed: moving sale, tag sale, thrift sale, attic sale and even junk sale and garbage sale. Often held by schools or organizations, the organizers of white elephant sales accept donations of items that are burdensome or have no use to their owners, and then sell these items in a fundraising effort. To avoid the hassle of making a garage sale, people sometimes showcase excess items that may be useful to others in a Free Box. A number of states have implemented such a box or location for the items to be dropped off for display. Unclaimed items are donated to charity after a while.
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The Five Basic Q’s: Practically Speaking What? A garage sale is an informal shop where private individuals resell used items without a business license or sales tax. Where? Private sales are held in garages, yards or driveways, and they’re most common in suburban areas. Joint sales are popular, too, in public locations. When? Popularly hosted over the weekend, weather permitting. The hours between 7 and 11 a.m. are usually busiest. Why? People organize garage sales in order to declutter, do some spring cleaning, before a move, or to earn some pocket cash. Average profit: Anywhere between $500 and $1,000.
Dump or Deal? Most popular items to sell or buy: Clothing Books Toys and games Household decorations
Communal Sales: Let’s Do This Together! The Highway 127 Corridor Sale: Visit the world’s longest yard sale, where private individuals and professional vendors sell their wares simultaneously alongside a route that runs 690 miles long. From Michigan to Alabama, the corridor spans five states. Running from east to west, the Coast to Coast Sale moves along the U.S. 50 highway every May since 1999.
Lawn/garden tools Sports equipment Larger objects, such as furniture and appliances
Some things you may not want to buy at a secondhand sale: Baby cribs
In Pennsylvania, the 100-Mile Yard Sale was created to attract tourists to the area, and it includes many small towns on its route. The Yard Crawl is based along U.S. Route 11 in Virginia. It attracts bargain-hunters from as far away as Canada.
Mattresses Car seats Shoes Small appliances
In Bondi Beach, Australia, an aggregate of 126 sales form the Garage Sale Trail. Originally designed to prompt residents to reduce the number of items dumped by selling them instead, organizers intend to expand it to become the largest garage sale in the world.
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FALLEN PHRASE Find the hidden quote about clutter by dropping the proper letters into each square. The list of available letters is given at the top of each column. Some words begin on one line and continue on the next. Once a letter is used, it cannot be used again. Stumped? Try to fill in the short words first, and then look for patterns.
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Classifieds FOR SALE GRATES FOR 30” GE STOVE Brand New in box. 3 grates great price ideal for pesach 718-436-1407 NEOCATE INFANT FORMULA $35 a can. 347-742-6072 CHOSSON/KALLAH GUIDE ruchniyus &gashmius. Free for Chassanim/kallos / mechutanim. Avail. at major seforim stores,and more places. 732-364-7191/0649 YOYA / BABY PRIDE ASTM standards, company backed warranty, available in several colors. Free delivery. 845-263-2737 or 845-587-7941 COAT ARCADE CREDIT $250 credit for $200. Call/ text: 347-382-0461 COAT FOR SALE Black ladies wool coat from S&W size 6-8. Selling for $350. 347-271-2760 AVOCADO OIL Chosen foods Avocado oil 67.6 oz bottle for only 20.95. 347 754 4669 POM POMEGRANATE JUICE 60 oz bottle for only 11.99 a bottle. 347 754 4669 MATERNITY CLOTHING Shabbos Tops and pleated elegant skirt with straight skirt, Size XL. Call/txt : 347524-9899 SILVER CROSS JET special edition Stroller , brand new condition, barely used, selling for great price. 929 271 0553 or 718 437 8768 KINDLINE ISSUES #1-236(4 & a half yrs worth) in 14 strong looseleafs, value $1200+, selling for best offer. 347-971-2333
SIGNATURE IRENE 14’’ black wig straight, baby hair included $1,100 347-3515228
PURPLE VELOUR PJS with pebble. Brand new. size 4 and 6 for $17 call:16468562755
TOCOTO VINTAGE denim jumpers current season great price size 6&8 and 2 romper 7189546856
MACLAREN DENIM QUEST 2018 / 2019 Brand new in box - $300 347.351.5228
GIRLS SKIRT Whoopi girls sz 10 ivory, chiffon, accordian pleated Shabbos skirt. Originally $80, selling for $40. 718-851-1624
LUVS SIZE 5 4box 124ct $82 Text 347-6257253
USPS FOREVER STAMPS 48¢ per stamp! (minimum of 100 stamps) Call/ Text:(347)988-5357 BABY HITCH HIKER Used Valco, great condition $45 1718-438-4734 PERFUME FOR SALE Treat your kallah, a babysitter or even yourself! 2.5 oz. Especially Escada perfume gorgeous bottle COST price!! Email: wolnemimi@gmail. com ST. JOHN KNIT JACKET black with white detail, size 10, excellent condition. $100. 718 692-4187 AIR CONDITION Brand new. Great price. Please call/text 347-514-0751 MATERNA STAGE 2 Milk Base great price 347254-8700 MACLAREN QUEST beige/black in mint condition, including rain cover, all straps and accessories $175. 347-4862086 IKKS BOYS JACKET Brand new, with tag, navy boys jacket with hood, sz 8, $40, originally $105. 718-8511624 BURBERRY SCARF Brand new blue plaid silk scarf for $190 originally $300. call/text 347-452-4522 CHENILLE S.G. brand new, pink $18 text:16468562755
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GLAUBER’S BEKITSHA size 42 small brand new with tags 347-760-1457 GLIDER & OTTOMAN Black leather, in mint condition barely used for $100. 347-351-0335 LIL LEGS watermelon size 10 skirt. Size 2 tshirt and size 8 tshirt for sale. 9174741805 HOME BUSINESS FOR SALE Small Home based business for sale. Many years in business, loyal customer base. Only open part time. Alot of opportunity to grow (with additional time and space). Ideal for someone who is looking to supplement their income. Earning around 10k per year. Asking 20k. Negotiable for a quick sale. For more information, please email salefor107@ gmail.com. HIGH QUALITY TREADMILL in excl cnd. rsnble price. mover required 718-851-4673 PRESENT TOUCH CREDIT $1000 for best offer text 917747-3711 TABLECLOTH Brand new beige wall of China tablecloth size 108. With 12 matching cloth napkins. Call or text:3473856922 CLOSETS FOR SALE Ikea wardrobe closet and linen closet 1,2 or 3 units $175 - $575 due to moving, great condition. 718-438-4523
RUBY RED HOODS for Bugaboo Donkey new condition Text 9175882294 ECCO SHOES brand new black mens laces. Helsinki, size 44. Only $80. Call/text 718 344 7497 JEWELRY & HAIR ACCESSORIES Liquidation, ladies & children 4014 14 Ave. Sunday & Monday March 15 & 16 11-7 CANADIAN DR SET 4 dr china clst, table, 6 chairs. $2200 Call 718-9386633 ITALIAN MASTER BEDROOM SET Beautiful Condition. Call / text 347-524-9899 ITALIAN BEDROOM SET up to date,in mint condition. Tufted Headboards. Great offer 718-307-8799
REAL ESTATE 2 BDRM FURNISHED APT 11th 53st, 1flt. Up full kitchen/ bath linen/towel. Available day, Shabbos, short term call: (718)871-6788 OFFICE FOR RENT Private entrance. Utilities included 15 & 56 Street. Call 917-882-9520 VACATION RENTAL Modern luxurious apartment, separate kitchen, dining room and living area. Fresh linen, towels, and accessories included. Daily/ weekly. 845-327-6116.
APT FOR RENT 10 & 45 1 BR, Full Kitch, Dinette. Freshly painted. Heimishe Bldg. NOT a basement. Day 718-6860909/ 347-524-7686 Eve
OFFICE FOR RENT 10th Ave & 45th St. Near Hospital. Modern 2 rooms, 500 sf, private entrance. $1150. Day 718-686-0909/347524-7686 Eve
2 BEDROOM APT Beautiful newly renovated front apt, located in the 14 ave low 40s area. 718-4355996 text 347-500-4687.
STOREFRONT FOR RENT 10 & 51 Around 200-500 sf $1100-$2200. 15 & 44 Around 500 sf $2800 text 718-6005933.
FURNISHED APT Bp 14 @ 42nd St. Brand new two bedroom bsmt Apt. Private front entrance. Chosson/Kallah preferred. 718-972-5838
WAREHOUSE SALE/RENT East NY, Brooklyn. M1-4, 5,000sf. 10,000sf. OR BOTH asking $275 psf. 718 593-7171
2 BEDROOM UNFURNISHED 15&42, brand new 2 BR apt,. Very nice size, big dining room $2,200. Call: 718-5344627 or 347-581-5250 3 BEDROOM UNFURNISHED 15&42, brand new 3 BR apt, 1.5 bath. EIK, large dining room $2,900. Call: 718-5344627 or 347-581-5250 INVESTMENT PROPERTY Newark six unit mixed use multifamily. Price $995,000, NOI $66,512. Call/Text 973-358-2203. Email marc. cre12@gmail.com.
16TH/48TH ST 1 rm. office in class A Bldg. Available immediately Meyers 718-435-4378 WAREHOUSE sunset park / red hook 18,000sf $16,500 per month for rent Meyer R.E. 7184354378 VACATION RENTAL Miami Beach, Carriage Club North Btfl 2 BR, 2 Bths, ground floor, Call & leave message: 347.499.0031
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SHABBOS GETAWAY Private house on 1 acre near Kiryas Joel for weekends. 3000sf, 2-8 beds, meals avail. call/txt 845-378-1008
CENTER HALL COLONIAL Olympia Lane, Monsey. 7 bedrooms (2 en-suite) 9’ ceilings .58 acres. MIC. Owner: 845-369-3384/ 845598-2822
SHABBOS RENTAL 2 bedroom apt available to rent for a shabbos or short term 3 flights up. Bedford/ Taylor. 347-628-7732.
FOR SALE 2 family house. 16/41 Building 20×50, lot 20x701st floor 2br 1ba Unfinished basement + bath.2nd floor 3br 1.5ba $1.7M 347-469-6665
PESACH GETAWAY Luxury home on landscaped property. 7 bdrm kitchen, dining/living room playroom areas. Minyan/ mikva Reserveaweekend@ gmail.com 1-347-564-8480.
LOT FOR LEASE New Williamsburg VACANT LAND FOR LEASE paved+ big roll down gate 7000SF. asking -$8500. call 718 593-7171
PRE-PURIM GETAWAY Luxury home for shabbos. Minyan+mikva 1-347-5648480 reserveaweekend@ gmail.com
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Classifieds PARKING SPOT in gated lot, 37th St/14th ave vicinity 347-533-2259 PESACH RENTAL 2 beautiful apt in b.p avail for pesach fully furnished clean nice & comfortable fresh linen & towels call 929-3786026 WEST PALM BEACH TWO bedroom Condo for SALE close to BHM””D call 718-851-0445 for pictures send email to: DOVERCONDOWPB@gmail. com
HELP WANTED SECRETARY WANTED F/t, lg Yeshiva office Bklyn. Good computer skills. Excellent oppty. Growth potential. Email Resume: mosodjobs@gmail.com, Fax 718-619-8973 JOB OPPORTUNITY Heimishe, multi girl office looking for full time secretary. great environment. email resume: hiringemployee718@gmail. com OFFICE POSITION IN SCHOOL Office position in heimishe girl’s school in BP, late afternoon hours, good timely pay, available immediately. Call (917) 724-7250
SALESLADY WANTED Looking for a sales lady by the trimming - Add on depot in Tip Top Bp location, sewing knowledge preferred. Please call 914.523.4936 WORK FROM HOME Build a successful retail business from home. Full training provided. email: 2787flp@gmail.com call 917 410 8038 till 4pm CONTENT WRITER E-commerce company seeking a creative content writer to create platform specific content. Excellent writing & communication skills. 718-851-3510 x114 hr@ photo4less.com HELP WANTED Seeking full time entry level employee for busy BP office. Must have basic computer knowledge. Writing, communication and interpersonal skills a plus. Great potential. Good Pay, Will train. Email Resume: mkarpen@skylinecap.net COUNSELORS SUMMER JOB looking for headcounselor / counselors for a daycamp in Woodridge for summer 2020. 718-799-6139 ALPINE ACRES seeking preschool director no accomodations provided. Yiddish speaking.19174740014
COUNSELORS WANTED Bungalow colony in monticello seeking responsible counselors for all age groups. Transportation provided in the area. Pls call/ text 3473105832
ALPINE ACRES seeking geshmake leibedige hardworking headcounselors post 12th grade. Transportation in vicinity provided. Yiddish speaking. Call. 7184360757
JOB OPPORTUNITY Established business in BP looking to hire an inside salesperson. Hours 7:304:00. Will train. Please send resume to: bpjob11219@ gmail.com
SERVICES YIDDISH COURSE from the comfort of your home. Sign up now for our tele-course. 718-435-4616
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ALGEBRA TUTOR Experienced CC Algebra I tutor can help you ace through the course with ease! Mrs. E. Sigal 633 - 3450 REFLEXOLOGIST For women & children 347786-0810 GRAPHOLOGY Gain clarity and guidance”. Send in your handwriting/ drawing for a full analysis. Geared for adults and children 845.642.3213 CHILDBIRTH CLASSES Hemishe weekly/monthly classes. Providing info, exercise, halacha and emotional support. Call/text Lamaze with Henny 347-8712955
NATURAL MAKEUP Natural, nontoxic, and great for sensitive skin. Call: 917789-3042 VIOLIN LESSONS For beginners who are looking to enhance their talent for a reasonable price. Please call Mindy Englander at 718-435-2248 ONE MAN BAND For all your simchas, Bar Mitzvah, Vort, Sheva beroches, Call Mordechai Friedman @9293638130 PIANO LESSONS FOR BOYS Heimishe Teacher. please text 347-836-9007 or email YiddishNotes@icloud.com
ECZEMA-FREE! Treat your eczema naturally and get rid of it for once and for all! Long term solution! 929-234-9358
SONG LYRICS school performances, wedding songs, etc, English and Yiddish. Poems, web copy, and other writing services. breindythebest@ gmail.com Text 929-214-8827
OVERWEIGHT/LACKING ENERGY Lose pounds and inches the proper, healthy way! Stop starving/cheating and lead a nutritious, invigorated lifestyle. 929-234-9358
BREAST PUMPS Free hand and electric pumps through insurance, ships free. 718-831-7634 or text/email compactpumps@ gmail.com. Free gift with mention of ad
MATH TUTOR All math regents levels. CLEP. SAT, GRE. Expd. Good rapport with students. Call/ text Chani Reichman 917 538-4357
PROMO SPOT For the most unique gifts, promotional items, plaques and stamp pens call 718732-0546 or email sales@ promospot.nyc
VIOLIN LESSONS for girls, all ages 929 289 1222 GRAPHICS COURSE Photoshop - Indesign classes starting iy””h after pessach. Small groups! Very clear and enjoyable! Call 347-436-5429 (leave message)
SERENITY SOLUTIONS Professional Organizing Coach to help you BECOME ORGANIZED & STAY ORGANIZED! contact Chana Malky 718-809-5963 or serenitysolutionsny@gmail. com. references/pictures available
MAKEUP ARTIST Great prices. Eyelashes-Long lasting Makeup-Flawless Coverage. Call/Text Toby 718-669-1271
PROFESSIONAL ALBUMS for any occasion. Great Prices! Quick Turnaround! 1.929.441.2322 or email us at startheredesign@gmail.com
PERSONALIZED CANDLES We have all colors and shaped candles with option of imprinting your personal message or logo call 845263-0171 GARTLECH we fix knitted & crochet Gartlech & make beautiful professional fringes. We also teach how to knit & crochet. 917-414-3281 CPA SERVICES Are you drowning in personal or business tax filings? WE CAN HELP YOU! For individualized service email: myaroslawitzcpa@ gmail.com MAKEUP BY RAIZY Natural, professional makeup for all your Simchas. Book 3 faces get 4th free. 347 243 9347. ATTENTION WORKERS Join thousands by getting the daily email - halochos applying to workplaces. Text to 7323914497 your email address, +language Yiddish/ English ELECTRICIAN all small electrical jobs. Also small Handyman jobs, Guaranteed lowest rates. 347.275.5408 KALLAH SHOPPING LIST Itemized list very detailed makes kallah shopping calmer and organized. 1347534-6184 GARTEL FRINGES We make professional gartel fringes and mend gartelach. Same day service. In the heart of BP. (347) 693 4920 or 7184357644 RESUME WRITING Have a professional write you a job resume that will land you the interview! Starting from $100. Email office@ resumeprosplus.com
WORDY Where the world of words works wonders. Poems, speeches, songs with the touch of the pro! 929 359 3211
HAIRSTYLIST For your simcha day. We specialize with kids.718 435 - 0656
DOONA FOR RENT Please call 7182086083
FREE HAIRCUTS in B.P. in your home. Call 718-633-5240
TEETH WHITENING Now in BP! Professional laser teeth whitening. Instant Results! Text/Call for this month’s special. 718-4830269.
CANON CAMERAS second hand, in excellent condition @affordable prices!! Most models in stock! No warranty. Bed-Penn area. 917.789.3380
ELIGIBLE FOR SSI? Need help applying? 3478026368
PROFESSIONAL HAIR STYLING for a reasonable price. House calls and evening hours avail. 46 & 12 call (718)851-2872
SPEECH THERAPY Looking for an OT and Speech Therapist for a 4 year old girl. Please call 718-9389025. PROFESSIONAL HAIR CUTTING in the heart of bp and great prices. call 917 696 3828 SIMCHA BASKET meet your guests needs so they can enjoy your simcha! Call 7185961979 to reserve your date RECERTIFICATION Medicaid/section 8. For all you recertification needs done immediately call 347 574-4676 KRIAH SPECIALIST Available to tutor your child after school or Sundays. T.Landau 1646 -385 -3942. Lve msg FLOWER REED DIFFUSER The perfect gift for teachers, therapists and family etc. Special car size also available. Call 347 675 3443 DRIVER AVAILABLE many years exp. avail to do long distance trips w/ brand new minivan. Reasonable rates. 917.405.8469
HAIR STYLING/CUTTING Well Priced! Great Job! Located in BP, avail for house calls. Flexible Hours. Book now 6463957080
BABYSITTING EXPERIENCE BABYSITTER for all ur simcha needs over nights and weekends. 7186330739 WARM HEIMISHE BABYSITTER at night in my home near ateres chaya hall. 718-4384745 EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER Responsible, reliable. Avail nights, late nights etc.. Reasonable rates! Refs. avail. Serious inquiries ONLY! Call\ txt (347) 816-6406.
GEMACHIM
LIGHTING GEMACH Lighting bars to enhance your event!929-276-2404 DOONA GEMACH For a short short period of time(or medical need). 260-DOONAZ3 (260-3666293) SIMCHA GEMACH White cubbies for miniatures,white ceramic square and round cake stands and 917 לע”נ ברוך בן משה דוד.more .-536-1742 PACK N PLAY gemach (BP) Please call in the evening 718-851-1017 TWIN CARRIAGE GEMACH To lend yours or to rent a twin carriage for the week, season or year, please call (718) 5223891. Mint condition only. CLOTHING & SHOE GEMACH Donate free. Clothes, shoes, linens. grt cond only! more info pls call\ txt (347)8166406. SIMCHA GEMACH Bechers, Challah cover, Benchers and challah knife for your simcha. pls leave message 1718 854 1760 BOYS SUIT GEMACH Gemach Yismach Yisroel Boys Simcha Wear sizes 9m-7 1943 50th Street 347.462.4596 Sundays 2:30-5 לע’’נ ישראל בן אליעזר KALLAH CAPE GEMACH Brand new luxurious white fur capes for Chuppah. 718 633 - 8261
PIDYON HABEN Coin Gemach. Call Yakov Friedman. 646-419-0782
BP BABY GEMACH Carseats, snap n go strollers, pack n play & white bassinets for newborns 718-854-6829
KOSHER WAZE DEVICES available for short term. Minimum charge. 929-3247021.
REFLECTOR BELTS be seen! be safe! wear a reflector belt . 718-853-4966
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Classifieds BOYS SIMCHA WEAR Gemach Yismach Yisroel sizes 9m-8 yrs 1943 50th Street לע’’נ347.462.4596 Sundays 2:30-5 ישראל בן אליעזר BABY CARRIER GEMACH When a stroller just won’t work. Great for vacation, touring, steps etc. 845-5872449 will return messages KALLAH ACCESSORIES Large selection of: Crowns, Veils, Dektich, Trains, Shoes & Petticoats for minimal fee. By apt only. BP. 718-551-8714 TABLECLOTHS Crushed velvet grey tablecloths to rent for your Simcha. 3475462419
ODDS & ENDS SPEAKER/ LECTURER Hamodia columnist and noted speaker Rabbi Yosef Gesser is available to speak at your shul, school, organizational event.718-690-1534, ygesser@ gmail.com. UNIQUE OFFER Looking for extra income? Seeking motivated women to join our amazing team!! No experience necessary. Full training and support. 7188418320. RARE OPPORTUNITY For just $200 you can sponsor benchers for a local hall in the memory of a loved one. 646-874-4342 YINGERMAN AVAILABLE A Heimeshe yingerman is willing to take a ‘eltere yid’ to Daaven ‘Shachriss’ in shull. call (or text) 718-781-1359 RIVNITZ To recieve text msg with time of RIVNITZ bus ‘Erev Rosh chodesh’. send BUS to 646-389-5718 send STOP to unsubscribe.
MATZOH OVEN Large Portable Matzoh Oven and needed accessories available for a Chabura. Need to provide space. Call for details 347-598-3950 TZEDAKA RAFFLE Enter the $4,000 raffle and read our full story at https://thechesedfund.com/ DyR9MA/fundivf ATT DAYCAMP DIRECTORS and head counselors: Get the best summer theme ideas and great programs call us at 7186756767 BETTY CROCKER If you have A BETTY CROCKER to giv away. Pls call (or Text) 646-535-7379 GIRLS JACKET Looking for past season Jacadi navy jacket with red cuffs, sz, 8 call or text 3476682208 SEEKING JOB A heimishe lady with experience is seeking a part time office/ secretarial position. Email: parttimeofficeworker@ gmail.com
IVORY & CHAMPAGNE GOWN Sister of the Bride Gown for Sale. Size 4. Reasonable Price. Call/ Text 646-342-1227 BLACK & GOLD sis of bride gown size 2-4 call 917 652 1414 or 7184381320 BLACK & WHITE MATERNITY gown, size S. 718-438-4734 BLACK DESIGNER GOWN size 4-6/ pre maternity. Call/ text:347-622-3508 PINK GOWN sis of bride for sale size 4. Call/txt 3473741936 WHITE LACE GOWN with black trimming for sister of bride 4-6 womans. a-line style, $850. call/text 647-721-4077
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Mother of the Bride, stunning cream with gold hand beading size 4 worn once. 347 768 3690 PEACH 2 PIECE gown size 14 for sis of the bride (opt belt included) Text 347-625-7253 BLACK & WHITE Maternity or pre maternity ankle length dress. 1718 809 3846 LIGHT BLUE TEEN GOWN size 2-4 3475783278 LIGHT BLUE CHILDRENS GOWN size 7-8 and 10-12 3475783278 ESTY’S BRIDAL GOWN in brand new condition size 2-4 for $1800 (negotiable) call/text 347-452-4522. BLACK & GOLD GOWN Married sister of the bride gown for sale. Size 14 7184360884
BLACK & BLUE GOWN Sister of bride. custom made, for 4-5 year old , worn once. $150. call/text 7189264773
BLACK GOWN with white detail, size 4 for rent or sale 646-787-7296
BLACK & GOLD GOWN sister of the bride, size 4-6. Call/text 917-635-1343
KLEINFELD BRIDAL GOWN Size 4/tall. Worn once. 9176716716 (williamsburg)
MUAVE GOWN size 0-2 for sis of bride. Call/ text 347-382-0905
GOLD & SILVER GOWN Magnificent size 0-2 for sister of bride. Great price. Call or text 718-614-2733
WHITE GOWN classy gown/ long dress size 2. rent or sale. Text 3476681027
D. DEUTCH BLK & WHITE Size 8-10 for sister of the bride/own tnoyim for sale. 929-287-2135
2 PIECE GOWN off white lace top & teal skirt. (approx) sz 2. Call/text:347633-5129
MOTHER OF BRIDE blush, lace and tulle gown. Size 2. Please call/ text 347351-6209
PEACH-GOLD GOWN Married sister of the bride, Size 8-10. 347-263-0902
IVORY/BLACK party dress size 6 call 929 271 0553
BURGUNDY & BLACK VELVET Sis of bride gowns size 0 and 2. also grey maroon.worn once .pic avail 347-731-7741
CHILDRENS GOWNS 2 adorable pink w\blk trim szs 6 and 7 ,great price,call or txt 347-563-5967
BLACK & WHITE custom sister-of-bride size 4-6. for sale $600 for rent $400. 718 438 1320
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BLACK & GOLD GOWN Sis of bride. Size 4. Call/ Text 646-342-1227
BLUE SLENDERIZING DRESS Size 6-8 pls call 347631745
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BRIDAL GOWN Size 4. With two veils, deck tich and Swarovski Crystal headpiece. Please call/text: 347351-6209. BLACK & PINK GOWN sister of the bride. for sale. Size 0-2. Call/ text 3472992257 HARFENES CHILDRENS GOWN Black, gold, and white. Approximately size 7. Call: 845356-9824 Text only: 347-6681083 GOWN RENTAL Small sizes Wedding kids gowns for rent $20 a night. 3479326524 WHITE CHILDRENS GOWN size 5-6 Call/text:347-622-3508 KIDS WHITE GOWNS with colored pearls. Sizes 3 and 8. Also have elegant teen coordinating. 347-971-0446 BLK & WHITE KIDS GOWNS Harfenes Gowns. Sizes 3,4&10. Coordinating custom made young adult avail. 347-971-0446 10 GOWNS sizes 3- 18 to sell. call or text 7188123616 GIRLS GOWNS 3 gorgeous gowns ivory & pink girls sizes 10 & 12 teen size 0-2 718-437-3091
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Diamond earring Shabbos P’ Va’eira Bet 14th-16th ave, 43rd50th st 347-576-0971 Smart bass in clear case March 2, small crack on screen 718436-0179
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Englacha Cozy X Rider buggy board with seat, Category-baby gear Condition-used/like new 646 832 7229
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Used silver bugaboo cameleon plus with turquoise cover. Missing frame of seat. 347-8539230
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Electric Recliner Great for post surgery or elderly person. 347423-2253
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Vtech baby musical floor mat gym 347-693-9772 Free Shulsinger Shas, (good condition) and other seforim 347-524-3160
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30 and 24 inch gas range in perfect condition.917-468-2482 Beautiful dark wood dining room table 9ft with additional 18inch leaf. Must pick up. 347 765 4484
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