Issue 273

BEHIND EVERY TRANSFER

Sirens blare as panic sets in. A family is plunged into chaos, drowning in fear and confusion. A critical transfer must be made—no promises, just impossible decisions. Chaim Medical Resource works tirelessly, handling every step with precision, ensuring hope isn’t lost when the world feels like it’s crumbling. Swiftly, effectively, all behind the scenes.

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THANK YOU FOR THE INSPIRATION

(Re: Fruits of Your Labor, Issue 272)

Thank you so much for this moving and meaningful collection. I was blown away by the stories, especially the one about creating Emunah for NonRebbetzins. What a life-changing project and special gift to the community! I can personally attest that anyone who learns the principles of bitachon in depth will find that it changes the trajectory of their life.

I also loved the story about the teacher who invested so much in her student. It was heartwarming that Hashem “sent her an update” on his progress many years later. No effort is ever lost, even if we don’t ever discover the end of the story.

To The Boro Park View, thank you for allowing us to enjoy and grow from all the fruits of your labor! A Reader

TEETH WITHOUT TEARS

(Re: Take a Deep Breath, Issue 271)

I laughed when I read Dr. Nogid’s advice for overcoming dental anxiety: Go to the dentist often. He explained that this solves two problems: dental issues will be caught before they evolve into painful crises (which only exacerbate dental anxiety); and by going to the dentist, you will gradually become desensitized to it, kind of like exposure therapy.

I actually saw this with my own kid. As a preteen, she refused to go to the dentist (she was absolutely terrified), and for two years, she didn’t go at all. Then she started having pain and agreed to go. She had several cavities, which took several appointments to resolve. Although it was unpleasant for both of us, I was able to see clearly that there was less and less anxiety with each visit. She knew what to expect, so there was no fear of the unknown, and she knew that she had survived the previous visit and that she would be okay, and that helped her get through the next one.

Her dentist was extremely gentle and patient with her as well. If she had become impatient or made statements like, “I’m warning you, if you don’t open your mouth now I will have to start working on the next patient,” it would have been over. But she gave her the time she needed to collect herself, reminded her to breathe through her nose, didn’t let her ever see the needle, and talked to her soothingly throughout.

Whatever profession you are in, you can do chesed with the people who need your help.

Hatzlacha to all,

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FREE SPEECH

(Re: Countdown to Clarity, Issue 271)

Shabbos

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I just read the article about the boy whose persistent stutter was resolved, and I have to agree that Yanky Kaufman’s method works wonders. He’s been the right shaliach for countless sufferers. May Hashem continue to grant him unlimited success.

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THE RIGHT WORDS

(Re: Side by Side, Your Say, Issue 271)

I just read the beautiful letter from the neighbor, who so gently and sensitively asks for consideration when it comes to noise. She included this sentence: “I’m writing not to accuse or blame, but to open a door to understanding.”

I just want to say that I love that expression, and I can use it in other areas of my life. Thank you for the inspiration and chizuk.

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YOUR SAY

MOTHER KNOWS BEST

Dear high school principal,

You are the high school principal. This is my daughter. I am the mother.

You invest so much work into creating the school environment where my daughter learns and grows. However, there is something I don’t understand. I am your student’s mother. When I decide I need her at home, why should I be subject to a rigid set of rules and an entire interrogation?

Why do I have to defend my daughter’s right to attend an appointment?

Why do I have to share with you what kind of appointment it is?

Why do I have to count absences, share private family details, and win your permission to have her take time off school — or risk having my daughter punished with detention?

Where is the sacred trust that a

mother knows what’s right for her child and her family? I think a phone call from a mother is enough. If she says she needs to take her daughter out of school, trust her. There’s no need to place limits or demand explanations.

I understand that teenagers sometimes drive their mothers crazy to allow them to miss school, but it’s the mother’s prerogative and responsibility to set boundaries. Each mother should raise her own children.

A Frustrated Mother of High School Girls

DIGNITY IN BUSINESS

I am so grateful to the community businesses that offer the klal the opportunity to buy locally and support each other. Kol hakavod to all the hardworking and dedicated individuals who put in tremendous work to run the local stores and services.

I respectfully request that consideration be given to raising the bar of kedusha for the klal. I’m wondering whether stores and businesses could provide their employees with uniforms. Many people pass through stores within the community daily, and it would add so much to the dignity of the community to maintain standards that reflect the Yiddishe commitment to kedusha within our environment, both professionally and at home. It would be so classy to offer tznius’dig work attire to employees and to present it as a badge of honor. Airlines, hospitals and many corporate businesses require employees to either follow a dress code or wear a uniform.

I believe it is time that our community consider the importance of improving our businesses in this way. Once it becomes standard, uniforms will be the default choice for all employers. If you own a store or business, please consider being one of the leaders in normalizing this beautiful standard. May all those who choose this be gebentsched with shefa, bracha and parnassah tovah. Name Withheld

Eavesdropping on Mindoneers

Why Reading Isn’t Just About Words

I picked up the phone one morning to hear the voice of a concerned mother on the other end. She was calling about her son, Bentzy, a 3rd grader.

"Reading is really a challenge for my Bentzy," she shared. "His kriah has too many mistakes, and reading in English is even harder. The other kids in his class are already reading, and the school is pressuring me to do more than just rely on the in-school tutors.”

"Is this something you can help with?" she asked.

"Of course!" I reassured her. "But before we dive in, can I ask you a few questions?"

"Sure," she responded.

"How’s Bentzy’s zitzfleisch? Does he have a hard time sitting still?"

She laughed. "Oh, he’s a total livewire! Bentzy is always on the move, he’s full of energy and personality. It’s hard to get him to stay in one place for long."

"Homework!" she exclaimed “By the time homework is done I need a vacation! Never mind that it’s my job to put away all his stuff and make sure everything is organized and ready for tomorrow. I would never have thought that this is connected to his reading struggles?"

"It actually is," I explained. "This is so common. I see a lot of kids like Bentzy. Sometimes, when kids struggle with one skill,

Instead of practicing reading over and over, we start by assessing each child's core skills.

like sitting still or focusing, it’s connected to challenges in other areas,like reading. That’s because their real struggle is the underlying skills they are lacking. Rather than addressing only one outcome of the issue, in this case reading, if you build on the underlying core skills that are necessary for reading you are developing the reading, as

I continued, "At Mindoneers, we take a different approach. Instead of practicing reading over and over, we start by assessing each child’s core skills. Once we identify the areas where they’re struggling, we use targeted exercises to strengthen those skills.

And when the brain develops those underlying abilities, reading will naturally kick in from there."

"That’s fascinating," she said. "How do I find out which skills Bentzy is struggling with?"

"Just schedule an evaluation," I told her. "I’ll assess Bentzy, and then we can create a personalized plan to help him."

“I feel like you already know him and understand his struggles” She smiled “I really believe there is so much more to Bentzys struggles than reading and you picked up on all of it.”

By the end of the call, she sounded hopeful and encouraged. Moments like this remind me why I feel so privileged to have founded Mindoneers. I am so grateful to be there for families to help them navigate these challenges and give children the tools they need to thrive.

For additional information regarding Mindoneers and to see if this is a good fit For your child, reach out to Mrs. Chaya Taub directly at 732-994-7548.

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WHAT KIND OF HELP DO YOU APPRECIATE MOST AS A KIMPETURIN?

After getting married, I was blessed and privileged to live in Yerushalayim for six years. In those year, I gave birth to four children. Shortly after the birth of my fourth, I ran into a neighbor, a lovely bubby. She wished me mazel tov warmly and then gave me a compote from her freezer with an invitation to ask her for anything else I might need. The gesture meant a lot to me and gave me an especially warm feeling. Being a kimpeturin far from the care and love of my family was hard. This reminded me that I was part of a larger family: our incredible nation.

A whopping 58% of respondents shared that

FOOD WAS MOST APPRECIATED AFTER BIRTH.

Whether a nourishing dinner for the entire family, a personal pampering breakfast or a container of hot soup, anything food is appreciated.

Another 25% mentioned

BABYSITTING, CHILDCARE

or other help with the new baby’s older siblings as being the number-one lifesaver after birth.

Having warm suppers delivered to my house is the best help I can get as a kimpeturin.

A couple of respondents mentioned the oft-forgotten, oftoverlooked, but so crucial aspect of providing

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

in a time that is dizzyingly exciting yet supremely challenging.

I loved it when my neighbors offered to watch my kids when they came home from school, or even offered to take them off the bus for several weeks after birth. It was so helpful.

I appreciate when my family and friends support my “kimpet style.” Healing is a personal preference, and it’s so kind when others are accepting without pushing their opinion. Some women do better in kimpeturinheims, others with nurses at home, and yet others with nothing. Some women prefer getting food from community meal trains, and others don’t like to wait until the food finally arrives only to have their kids refuse to eat it. Some women prefer to stay in morning robes for six weeks, and some like to go out a bit every day for fresh air. Some people send their kids away for two weeks, and some find transition smoother for all when the kids stay home. Don’t judge others’ healing styles.

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The assistance I appreciate most as a kimpeturin is help with the baby’s older siblings. I find the first few weeks after a baby to be a huge adjustment for the entire household, and all of my children tend to fight more and suddenly need more attention. I really appreciated when my neighbors had my daughters over on Sundays to play so I could get a bit of rest.

Almost ten years ago, I gave birth on bedikas chometz night. My sisterin-law ordered a chometz’dig breakfast and sent it to me in the hospital via courier, before sof zman achilas chometz. We all know the feeling of that last chometz meal before Pesach, but especially for a fresh kimpeturin, that gesture left a deep mark and moved me to tears.

A simple phone call from siblings asking how I’m faring is the best help for me while I struggle through post-baby chaos.

Reb Shayala’s kitchen used to have this service for kimpeturins: They delivered a hot, delicious and creamy bowl of farina each morning for the first week or two after birth. It was literally a warm hug after an exhausting night; it nourished both body and soul.

When I had my second baby, my friend got me an unexpected yet very appreciated gift. Instead of another blanket or outfit for the baby, she bought a bunch of toys and activities so my toddler could be entertained while I cared for the newborn. It was a true lifesaver.

When I went back to work after birth, my very special neighbor surprised me with a beautifully wrapped tray of delicious, homemade muffins. I felt so warmed and cared for at a time when most had already moved on.

To all of my friends who bought me razzle, milkshake, donuts, ice cream and cheesecake — thank you. However, I wish I could tell one and all that the truly best thing you can get for a woman right after birth is hot vegetable soup, chicken soup or farina.

One of my neighbors arranged a breakfast exchange for kimpeturins in the neighborhood. We receive breakfast for about ten days after birth. It’s the most appreciated thing ever to wake up after a long night to warm gestures of love from the neighbors.

As a kimpeturin, I most appreciated when someone offered to take my baby for a couple of hours so that I could nap.

What I appreciated most as a kimpeturin, even more than meals, was help with my kids and errands, e.g., carpool, taking the kids out Friday afternoon, and doing errands like grocery runs. It was so nice when friends offered to pick up an item in a store they were stopping at anyway, like Target or a clothing store before Yom Tov.

Going away after birth to a kimpeturin heim is so important to me. It’s the only thing that really helps me feel better. After my last baby, my parents surprised me and helped cover the cost. It was the best kind of help that I could’ve gotten.

My sister sent a delicious breakfast when my baby was four weeks old. It was after the traditional timeframe that friends and family remember a kimpeturin, but I didn’t yet have the ko’ach to prepare nutritious food for myself. It was greatly appreciated and delivered a huge boost of energy.

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PARSHAS MISHPATIM

Refuah Sheleimah

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The Torah describes a quarrel between two men. If one man is hurt, the assailant must compensate the victim, as the pasuk says, “Rak shivto yitein, v’rapo yerapei — He shall give payment for his idleness, and he shall provide for his cure” (Shemos 21:19).

Chazal derive from this that one who hurts another must pay the doctor bills.

Interestingly, when mentioning compensation for lost employment, the pasuk simply says once, “Rak shivto yitein,” but in regard to medical coverage, a repetitive term is used — “rapo yerapei.”

Why the repetition?

RABBI DR. GARDIA WAS A PHENOMENON. Besides being a respected physician, he was an erudite scholar, who taught Yidden words of wisdom from the Torah he learned from his rebbi, the great Rav Asher Tzvi of Koritz, zt”l, author of the sefer Ma’ayan Hachochmah. People respectfully called him “rebbe,” and flocked to him with kvitlach and requests to daven for them.

Rav Asher Tzvi and his talmid, Dr. Gardia, debated the following argument:

Dr. Gardia contended that his entire job as a doctor for his fellow Yidden was simply a game. All laws of nature that he learned when he earned his doctorate have no power at all over Klal Yisroel — who are clearly above nature and above mazel Through tefillah, Yidden could change reality completely. He claimed that all the medical interventions he performed were an illusion to make it seem like the ways of the world apply to us.

The argument was finally settled in an interesting way.

A pauper in the city of Ostraha fell ill. His wife ran to Dr. Gardia, the famous tzaddik and baal chesed who would treat the poor without payment, and begged that he come examine her husband, who seemed to be dying.

Dr. Gardia rushed over and found the patient hovering between life and death. He was in a dangerous condition, and Dr. Gardia did not believe there was anything he could do to heal him. But since he did not want to cause pain to the man’s poor wife by telling her the truth, he decided to administer treatment. He prescribed several herbs and instructed the woman to cook them in a pot of boiling water. Once an hour, she was to place a spoonful of the water inside the sick man’s mouth. Dr. Gardia knew the medicine wouldn’t help the man much, yet he genuinely wanted to give the wife a window of hope so she wouldn’t despair.

That night, the righteous doctor could not sleep. He knew it was a matter of hours before the sick man would leave this world, and images of what he had seen in the man’s rundown home flitted before his eyes. He was disturbed by the old, decrepit condition of the bare, broken house. The woman would become a widow and her young children orphans. Who would feed them? How would they survive? He tried coming up with ideas of how he could help the poor widow and her children.

When morning broke, even before going to daven, the doctor went to the sick man’s home to evaluate his condition. He didn’t want to make a public announcement in shul requesting that the generous townspeople help the new widow without con-

On the other hand, Rav Asher Tzvi argued that Chazal derive from the words “v’rapo yerapei” that doctors are given permission to heal. Torah is true, and this is the truth. If one says that all actions of a doctor are just an illusion, that would be like saying that the Torah is chas v’shalom saying something that isn’t true. Rav Asher Tzvi asked the doctor to acknowledge his view.

That night, the righteous doctor could not sleep. He knew it was a matter of hours before the sick man would leave this world

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When he approached the house, he stood still for a moment, trying to hear the sounds coming from inside. He did not hear any crying or moaning.

Dr. Gardia knocked on the door and the woman opened.

“What a wonderworker you are!” she exclaimed, as she ushered him inside. “You saved my husband’s life!”

The doctor approached the bed. One look at the patient’s face confirmed that he was in a much better state than the day before. His condition had improved drastically!

The woman recounted that she had no money with which to buy the herbs the doctor had prescribed. Instead, she took the paper where the doctor had written the prescription and cooked it in a pot of water. She then dutifully served her husband a spoonful of the water every hour. She did this in complete innocent sincerity, fully believing in the rebbe-doctor’s guidance.

“Every hour, I saw a tremendous difference!” she said. “With every spoon of this mixture, my husband got a bit better and a bit better… and now, he doesn’t seem to be in such danger anymore!”

Dr. Gardia took the pot of the note-boiled water with him to shul. He ran over to the seat where Rav Asher Tzvi sat and said, “Here! Look! Tell me if there is no such thing as an ‘illusion’ in Jewish medicine!”

Rav Asher Tzvi had to admit that his talmid was right. For Klal Yisroel, refuah is not dependent on medicine; rather, Hakadosh Baruch Hu treats us Yidden l’maaleh min hateva. With our koach of tefillah (and sincere bitachon), an ill Yid can be saved from death and restored to life.

* * * * *

The Gemara (Brachos 60a) says that from the words “v’rapo yerapei,” we learn that doctors were given permission to heal. The Torah is giving an ill person the right to seek a cure from the physical world of medicine.

In the previous parsha, there is another reference to refuah. Hakadosh Baruch Hu says, “All the sicknesses that I have brought upon Mitzrayim I will not bring upon you, ki ani Hashem rofecha — for I am Hashem your healer” (Shemos 15:26).

Interestingly, in one reference, the Torah promotes seeking help from a human healer, and in the other, it guides us to rely on Hakadosh Baruch Hu to heal us. Tzaddikim explain: When it comes to a human doctor, the cure is not guaranteed, and it does not necessarily happen at once. At times, it is necessary to repeat medical procedures and medications multiple times, and illnesses may recur. It is a continual healing process. This explains the repetition in the pasuk “v’rapo yerapei.”

On the other hand, with the rofei chol basar, the Ribbono Shel Olam, the ultimate Healer, it only says once, “ki ani Hashem rofecha,” because the refuah is guaranteed and it endures.

The Torah is teaching us that although we do have the right and responsibility to seek help from a human doctor, we should not forget Who the true Doctor is, and that His refuah is above and beyond teva.

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Ruchy is a three-year-old girl with leukemia. Her parents are devastated; they don’t know where to turn. But behind her there is a staff of angels, fighting for her every step of the way.

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HOPE HIDDEN FROM VIEW

Our mission is simple: no patient left behind. Medical crises are usually sudden, shocking, and leave you reeling. Next come a thousand questions. What do we do now? Where to turn? Who has answers?

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PULLING STRINGS AND GETTING IT DONE

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REFERRALS

Matching a patient to the right doctor is important and can spell the difference between life and death. Our advisors thoroughly analyze each case and consider all relevant factors when referring a patient to a doctor.

WE’RE BEHIND YOU ALL THE WAY

RESEARCH

Standard medical care is sometimes limited to common procedures. That’s why our experts delve into the complexities of each case, studying its possible causes, symptoms and repercussions to determine the best course of treatment.

To build the most skilled team, secure the latest technology, manage the most intricate cases, and forge the relationships that ultimately save lives, Chaim Medical invests more than $9.3 million annually. It’s a hefty

ADVOCACY AND CASE MANAGEMENT

Overwhelmed patients are in no position to advocate for themselves. Our case managers work directly with hospitals and medical professionals to advocate on behalf of their patients and ensure they get the best possible care.

number, but for us, no cost is too high to be there for Cholei Yisroel.

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THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE OPERATIONS

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21 DIVISIONS

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19,000 MEDICAL CASES

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Local Families Hit Hard by SNAP Scam

With evidence of tampering found at supermarket checkout terminals in both Brooklyn and Lakewood, authorities are exploring whether large Jewish communities are being targeted for food stamp fraud.

An unknown number of families found their SNAP benefit cards completely cleaned out when they went to pay for their groceries in both locales, with skimming devices discovered at multiple kosher supermarkets. According to reports, more than $100,000 in SNAP benefits were stolen in Lakewood during the week of February 2, with a similar operation taking place in Brooklyn last week. Managers at the affected stores say that the thieves appear to be Hispanic, non-local men who placed skimmers on the checkout terminals. Those devices record card numbers and PINs, information that is later used to drain the cards remotely.

Kosher supermarkets have started checking their terminals daily to ensure that they have not been tampered with, and are urging customers to report any unusual activity taking place at or near the registers. Shoppers are encouraged to inspect payment terminals before swiping their cards, and those using SNAP benefit cards are advised to change their PIN numbers regularly, to use the New York Human Resources Administration app to lock their cards when not in use, and to closely monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity. Currently, a law signed into effect by the Biden administration in December ends the federal government’s policy of replacing stolen SNAP benefits. It is unclear at this time whether New York or New Jersey will step in to help the affected families.

FBI statistics report that skimmers are responsible for $1 billion in electronic theft each year.

Chevra Hatzolah’s Oldest Member Passes Away at 88

A Holocaust survivor who held the distinction of being Chevra Hatzolah’s oldest member passed away last week at the age of 88.

Yehuda Lindenblatt began his career with Hatzolah in

Brighton Beach as BR21. He eventually became part of Flatbush Hatzolah, where he was known as F-71, inspiring generations of younger members. According to Yeshiva World News, Lindenblatt was going out on Hatzolah calls as recently as last year, and would often run over to emergencies on foot, arriving before members who came by car.

Budapest-born, Lindenblatt was hidden during the war, and both he and his brothers Robert and George lived to share their story. The three recorded a video sharing their story with the Claims Conference on March 19, 2023, 70 years to the day that Nazi troops occupied Hungary. A clip from that video was released by the Claims Conference after Lindenblatt’s passing on February 12, with Lindenblatt speaking about the growing trend toward antisemitism, and the antenna of his Hatzolah radio sticking out of his navy blue blazer

“I tell children the Holocaust never goes away, it will take time,” said Lindenblatt in the 2023 interview, taped two days before his 86th birthday. “There was the Inquisition, there was the pogroms, and then there was [sic] just people just wanting to kill Jews, I don’t know why.”

Lindenblatt said in the interview that he was about to undergo chemotherapy and radiation and that he was confident he would emerge victorious from his illness.

“I will come out of it because I said so,” said Lindenblatt. “I

survived the Holocaust, and I have to tell the story again and again.”

Lindenblatt was honored by Mayor Eric Adams in 2024 to light the menorah in City Hall on the sixth night of Chanukah. A post by the mayor last week praised Lindenblatt’s volunteerism, saying, “His legacy of resilience and service will never be forgotten.”

Relief for Adams, as Judge Orders Charges Dropped

Last week was a good one for Eric Adams, with the Justice Department ordering federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges leveled against the New York City mayor, at least for now.

A two-page memo written by acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove directed prosecutors to dismiss the charges immediately, saying that they had been brought too close to the upcoming mayoral elections, and that they were hampering Adams’ efforts to help the Trump administration deal with the migrant crisis. Prosecutors were told that they could not take any “additional investigative steps” against Adams until after the mayoral election.

Adams, who had once described Trump’s sanctuary policies as “abusive,” has been back-pedaling on those issues in recent months. His visible efforts to build bridges with Trump prompted criticism from his fellow Democrats. The mayor has said repeatedly that he was targeted by the Biden administration for speaking out publicly against its immigration policies, which left New York City awash in migrants — an assessment that was shared by Trump, who has said previously that he believes that Adams was treated unfairly.

Scammers Target Drivers with Bogus E-ZPass Text Messages

New York City drivers have reported multiple fake text messages warning them that they risk facing serious consequences if they fail to pay their outstanding toll balances.

An alert posted on the E-ZPass website warns of texts sent last week telling drivers that they need to pay a toll for having entered Manhattan’s central business district, now being called the congestion relief zone. The messages contain a link to the NY Toll Services website, which is nothing more than a platform for drivers to be scammed out of their hard-earned money.

E-Z Pass tolls are collected online only on the official EZPassNY.com and TollsByMailNY.com websites. E-ZPass does not collect any tolls via text, nor do its employees ever ask for sensitive information including date of birth or social security number.

“I know what it’s like to be persecuted by the DOJ for speaking out against open borders,” said Trump at an October event in Manhattan. “We were persecuted, Eric. I was persecuted, and so are you, Eric.”

Several federal prosecutors have resigned over Bove’s order. And while that memo did leave the door open for further legal actions against Adams, the mayor has said that he has been vindicated. Speaking at a February 11 press conference, Adams quoted Tehillim, saying he will continually bless G-d for his goodness, and thanked the Justice Department for “its honesty.”

“Now we can put this cruel episode behind us and focus entirely on the future of this city,” said Adams. “It’s time to move forward.”

Those future efforts have had Adams working together with Trump border czar Tom Homan, with the two announcing last week that it was working towards giving ICE agents the ability to use Rikers Island as part of its ongoing operations to remove dangerous migrants from city streets.

“Keeping the 8.3 million New Yorkers who call our city home safe is — and will always remain — our administration’s North Star,” said Adams.

Governor Kathy Hochul, meanwhile, has not ruled out the possibility of removing Adams from office, which she has the authority to do.

“All the con artists are trying to do is seize on that moment of panic and what we tell people is, if it’s unexpected, it’s probably trouble,” Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog director for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, told CBS News.

Another scam that popped up last week had one Manhattan woman receiving a text message telling her that she risked losing her license and being fined if she didn’t pay her “FasTrack” lane tolls. FasTrak is an electronic tolling system used in California, a place that the woman hadn’t visited recently.

“I really did think for a second that it was a real bill,” said the woman. “I almost clicked on it. I was like, is this the new way tolls are going to be sent to get paid, instead of sending them in the mail?”

Fraudulent messages can be reported at www.ic3.gov, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Real Estate Expo Relocated Following Eichenstein’s Demands for Protection From Hamas Supporters

In a whirlwind 24-hour flurry of events, a real estate expo scheduled to be held in a Boro Park hall has been relocated to a quieter part of town due to a planned protest by Hamas supporters.

Eichenstein shared the protest flyer on social media on February 16. The flyer listed details of a demonstration being

organized by the New York/New Jersey chapter of the Palestinian Assembly for Liberation. Featuring raised fists, dripping blood and the words “Palestine is not for sale,” the poster listed no location for the protest, scheduled to take place on February 18 at 6 p.m.

While Eichenstein is normally softspoken, his strongly worded message issued a clear demand to city officials and law enforcement to keep the peace in Boro Park in the face of what he described as a “hateful, targeted protest against our Jewish community.”

“It is YOUR responsibility to protect our neighbors and keep our streets safe! Hate has NO PLACE in our community!” wrote Eichenstein.

Another version of the poster found on social media listed the location as 1358 50th Street, where a real estate expo dedicated to Israeli properties would be taking place at the Lumiere Hall, located in a residential area dotted with schools. Supporters were urged to “Bring your friends, flags, signs, loud voices and kufiyehs,” with one social media user reminding people to put on masks to evade digital surveillance.

Concerns about the protest had members of the local police precinct meeting with community leaders to discuss frozen zones being planned for the area. NYPD sources initially said that the expo had been cancelled, but less than two hours later it was back on again, relocated to the Brooklyn Square commercial center.

Multiple calls for paid protestors have circulated over the past week, with compensation ranging as high as $1,000 for specified events.

“The protest is to show New York the great injustices of what is happening in Gaza,” said an ad posted to Craigslist, regarding an East Village protest. “Whether you share these values or not, we want you there and will be paid [sic]!”

It is unclear if anyone was being paid to come to the Boro Park protest. Several social media users who commented on Eichenstein’s post spoke of counter-protests being planned, while others suggested that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attend the protest and apprehend any illegal immigrant demonstrators.

License Plate Thief

Arrested in Boro Park

An unnamed man has been arrested by the NYPD, putting an end to a series of license plate thefts that has plagued Boro Park for months.

The suspect is believed to have stolen plates from hundreds of parked cars, leaving their owners facing the timely task of having them replaced. Yeshiva World News reported that the suspect took the rear license plates off more than 30 cars last weekend alone in the 16th Avenue and 40th to 45th Street area, prompting Boro Park Shomrim to increase patrols in the vicinity.

After spotting the man in action, a Boro Parker contacted Shomrim, who monitored the individual until police could arrive on scene. The suspect had three license plates in his possession when he was apprehended by the NYPD, who are investigating his possible involvement in similar crimes elsewhere in the five boroughs.

Minimal Democratic Support Imperils Hochul Rebate Checks

A plan floated by Kathy Hochul to send $300 to $500 checks to low- and middle-income New Yorkers is proving unpopular in Albany, with members of the governor’s own party suggesting other ways that the money could be spent.

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Hochul announced a plan last December that would distribute $3 billion in funding to 8.6 million New Yorkers, calling it a welcome respite amid rising inflation. Single New Yorkers earning up to $150,000 per year would be eligible for $300 checks, and joint filers earning up to $300,000 per year would receive $500 checks if the plan passes muster in the Legislature, with the money coming from excess sales tax revenue.

Support for the plan has been lukewarm, reported the New York Post. State Senator James Skoufis said that the checks are merely a bandage, saying that the larger issues of the high cost of living in New York must be addressed in order to create a more global solution. Instead, Skoufis recommended using the excess funds to double the STAR school tax relief credit, while Assemblyman Harvey Epstein advised using them to create more pre-K and afterschool programs.

Other Democrats were on board with the $300 rebate checks, with Assemblyman David Weprin saying that his constituents would welcome the unexpected bonuses. Hochul, who is up for re-election in 2026, hasn’t shown any signs of backpedaling on the program.

“If you don’t think that means a lot to someone, walk into a grocery store and say, ‘How would you feel if you had $500 more in your pocket for this grocery bill?’” observed the governor. “It means a lot to people.”

No Food? No Worries, With Kosher Food Readily Available at Area Airports

Traveling in and out of the New York area’s major airports is infinitely easier than it has been in the past, with a variety of kosher sandwiches, wraps and salads now available inside the terminals.

Packaged under the Fresko and Yummy Sandwich labels, the kosher items bear the hechsher of Baltimore’s Star-K kosher, whose rabbinic administrator Rabbi Moshe Heinemann is recognized as a leading halachic authority in the field of kashrus. All items are kosher only when bearing the Star-K symbol, and are made with pas Yisroel bread and cholov Yisroel ingredients (for dairy items).

The kosher items can be found Sunday through Friday at Newark, JFK and LaGuardia airports. Travelers can find Fresko and Yummy Sandwich products at Terminal B’s Jersey Reserve and Terminal C’s Cibo Food Court (both in Newark); Terminal A, C and D Cibos and Terminal B’s Eli Zabar (La Guardia); and Terminal 5 and 8 Cibos, and Terminal 4’s SSP Camden, Five Borough, Camden Express and Dunkin’ food courts (all at JFK).

Kosher travelers can find a variety of choices including tuna sandwiches, salads and wraps; chicken sandwiches, salads and wraps; and turkey sandwiches. More options include egg salad sandwiches, shaved mozzarella sandwiches, falafel wraps, grilled vegetable wraps, Mediterranean bowls, organic quinoa salads and yogurt parfaits.

An estimated 1.5 million travelers utilize the New York area’s three major airports each year.

SUFFERING FROM JOINT PAIN?

Kaily is shocked and outraged to find out that Perela took a job, and feels forced to quit her own. Perela tries to support Kaily but feels unappreciated by everyone — except Tziri.

Roiza grunted, but she was smiling.

“Okay! Let’s start. How’s your eye doing?”

“The doctor was happy, and we’re going back this week, right, Kaily?” Her mother looked at her for confirmation.

“Hi, honey!” Robyn trilled as soon as she spotted Kaily and Roiza.

Were all physical therapists cheery people who therefore decided to become therapists, or was therapy such a cheery profession that people were automatically transformed into the cheery hi-honey type?

Maybe she should become a therapist, Kaily thought as she helped her mother into the pool area. Maybe that’s what she needed to dispel that depressing dayafter feeling of Isru Chag.

“Mrs. Handler, you’re doing well!” Robyn chirped.

“Look at that! When I saw you last, you were in a wheelchair, and now you’re practically walking!”

Her mother was so lost in this world of walking, rushing, running people, she hardly trusted herself anymore.

“Yes. On Wednesday,” Kaily confirmed. Turning to Robyn, she said, “The doctor said it was okay we start today, as long as she wears these goggles and keeps her head out of the water.” She removed the specialty goggles from her bag and handed them to Robyn.

No one but she would ever know what getting those goggles entailed. She’d spent hours waiting on hold to reach the doctor to ask if it was okay to start aqua therapy. The doctor recommended protective goggles, which, of course, needed a prescription that had to be emailed

HER MOTHER WAS SO LOST IN THIS WORLD OF WALKING, RUSHING, RUNNING PEOPLE, SHE HARDLY TRUSTED HERSELF ANYMORE

CHANIE SPIRA

PURIM AT THE NUTTERY

to the specialty pharmacy. But the prescription was sent to the wrong department, and it all ended with a mad scramble to the pharmacy between the Hoshana Rabbah seuda and licht bentschen

Carefully, Robyn helped Roiza into the pool while Kaily sat on one of the chairs.

“Are you comfortable, Mrs. Handler?”

Her mother nodded. “Call me Roiza, please.”

“Okay, Rose. So let’s start at the beginning, or rather… at the end,” Robyn smiled again. “Wriggle your toes.”

SHE SPOKE TO HER PARENTS, HER RAV, HER MENTOR, AND THEY ALL SAID THE SAME THING. “YOU GAVE IT YOUR ALL. IT’S TIME TO THINK ABOUT YOURSELF”

Kaily watched them for a few minutes, as her mother gradually adapted to the water and started working her muscles. She looked like a scuba diver with those cumbersome goggles.

Kaily leaned back, waiting for her gloom to lift.

But who was she kidding? The gloom had nothing to do with her mother. Isru Chag always gave her this feeling. Numb. Gray.

Like the grayness of the London skies on the way to Heathrow airport.

The sky had been gray all through Yom Tov. And so had the house. Her mother-in-law had alternated between crying in her bedroom and crying in the kitchen.

She had been so shaken when Kaily and Naftali arrived. Kaily watched her take in her son’s appearance — his scrawny face and skeletal hands. She had watched Kaily drag the suitcases in by herself as Naftali stood by apathetically.

“What happened to you?” she asked. Though her in-laws had been told about Naftali’s severe depression, they hadn’t understood what it was really like.

Naftali looked at his mother with such sadness, Kaily’s heart broke.

“Please!” his mother begged. “Make him take a shower.”

Like she could “make” him do anything.

She could barely get him to swallow some food. Between keeping the boys occupied in unfamiliar surroundings, comforting her in-laws and caring for her husband, it took every ounce of stamina Kaily could summon just to get through each day.

She tried smiling at all the relatives who were so happy to see her. “Wow! Can you imagine? Naftali has three boys already!” said one cousin. “Hey! Naftali did well in America. He actually grew up!” someone else said.

She didn’t need the Haggadah to tell her all about imprisonment at the Sedarim. Observing Naftali sleeping over his kaareh — his first kos still untouched — was the very embodiment of galus.

She spoke to her parents, her rav, her mentor, and they all said the same thing. “You gave it your all. It’s time to think about yourself.”

Quietly, her father-in-law loaded the suitcases in the trunk. Her

What to do this Sunday?

mother-in-law kissed the kids good-bye, and then they left. Without Naftali. In reliable London style, it rained. The sky, on the way home, was as gray as it had been on the way there. Numb and gray.

“Your mother did great,” Robyn called.

Kaily shifted on the chair and looked at them.

Her mother gripped the bars at the side of the pool, and Robyn supported her as they walked out through the ramp exit.

Kaily slowly got a grip on herself, and she stood up to help her mother.

“I can’t move,” Roiza said weakly.

Robyn patted her sympathetically. “It’s a good sign. You did so well. Wasn’t it wonderful to move your body in the water?”

Roiza inclined her head.

“Why don’t you relax on one of these chairs while I schedule your appointments with your daughter?” She hurried to bring a towel from the towel warmer while Kaily held on to her mother. She spread it on a chair, and Roiza settled down comfortably.

“Mrs. Brodt,” Robyn said as soon as they were out of Roiza’s earshot, “it isn’t easy being a caregiver, is it?”

“It’s a privilege,” Kaily answered automatically.

“I know. Amazing. I was talking to your mother. Also, uh, I work a lot with Parkinson’s patients. They hate feeling like a useless burden,” she said carefully. Kaily appreciated that she used they to soften her words.

“Your mother wants to continue… giving… doing. A project or a job helps. She’s a strong woman, your mother. Maybe you can think of an appropriate job?”

Kaily stared at her.

“You’re staring at me because you can’t believe your mother is capable of any responsibility.”

Kaily smiled self-consciously. “She is. Or at least, she used to be. But she hardly has the strength for therapy nowadays.”

Robyn nodded. “She’s doing a lot better since I saw her at intake.

My daughter hates school wants to know when vacation's gonna end

What if you could send your daughter to school without a pit in your stomach?

What if you knew she’d be surrounded by teachers who embrace her, friends who accept her, and staff who craft a curriculum that draws on her strengths?

When you plant your daughter in the right environment, the relief is profound. And her confidence can soar, one success at a time.

But she isn’t so motivated because she’s kind of convinced that she’ll always remain an invalid. And it’s not true. I know many Parkinson’s patients who are very active.”

“So what do you suggest?”

“I’m not sure, exactly. But maybe you can brainstorm together with your family?”

Kaily shook her head. Her mother hadn’t worked a day in her life. She barely knew how to add a contact on her simple flip phone; she was definitely not computer savvy.

“Think of something. If not, any meaningful project will keep her feeling active. And I don’t mean stringing Cheerios.”

Kaily laughed. “My mother told you that, didn’t she?”

“How did you know?”

SPEECH & VOICE THERAPY

“It’s been her motto lately. How she’s waiting for the day the PT will ask her to string Cheerios.”

“Humor is great, too. But think about my suggestion. And now, let’s schedule those sessions.”

Well, Kaily’s schedule was quite clear. No more Wednesdays at Pin Properties, and as long as there was no Mira in the picture, she had no Sisters events. She scheduled the next appointment on Wednesday to spite Wednesday.

She hadn’t even told her mother yet that she quit.

Wouldn’t that be ironic?

Searching for a job for the very woman for whose benefit she had quit her own.

SPEECH & VOICE THERAPY

BETTER NUT BUTTERS

MIRIAM PESSY WERCBERGER

I always enjoy having a stash of sweet but better-for-you treats in the freezer. Gluten-free nut butters always hit the spot by providing that sugar fix while boasting great nutritional value.

CASHEW BUTTER BROWNIES

A wholesome, healthy, gooey and delicious brownie.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup cashew butter

1 egg

¾ cup maple syrup

1 tsp. vanilla extract

¼ cup cocoa

½ tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. salt

¼ cup chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 325°. Line and grease a 9x13-inch pan.

2. In a bowl, mix cashew butter, egg, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth.

3. Add the dry ingredients, and mix until just incorporated.

4. Fold in the chocolate chips.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for approximately 35 minutes.

ALMOND BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

These cookies taste too good to be healthy. Chewy, chocolatey and addictive — it’s hard to stop after one.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup almond butter

1 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 egg yolk

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. baking soda

¼ tsp. salt

1 cup roasted ground nuts

4 oz. chocolate chips or chunks

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. In a bowl, mix the first seven ingredients.

3. Fold in the ground nuts and chocolate chips.

4. Scoop balls of dough onto a cookie sheet, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes

ALMOND BUTTER ENERGY BITES

Enjoy these energy bites straight from the freezer for a guilt-free sweet treat. This is another tasty variation by swapping out some of the almond butter and replacing it with peanut butter.

INGREDIENTS

16 oz. almond butter

1¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup shredded coconut

½ cup maple syrup

¾ cup mini chocolate chips

Pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix all ingredients until combined.

2. Form into balls.

3. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

WOW

Kindness extended to new mothers in their most vulnerable moments carries a special kind of light, one that warms, uplifts and fills empty tanks with fresh reserves of energy.

HERE ARE SIX STORIES OF HEARTS FULL OF CARE.

TINY BABY, GIGANTIC CHESED

HENNY KISCH

The nurse at my bedside was, as they say, just what the doctor ordered. Hashem, the Ultimate Healer, knew I was in desperate need of TLC.

I had just gone through a frightening medical emergency and was transferred in the middle of the night to a hospital far from home. There, my tiny new baby was born. Rachel (not her real name), the nurse assigned to me in the ICU, was gentle, compassionate and frum, too!

At the end of her shift, Rachel approached me with a piece of paper in hand.

“This is my name and phone number,” she said. “Rosh Hashanah, a three-day Yom Tov this year, is coming up in a few weeks. I’m pretty sure your baby will still be in the NICU at that point, and you won’t be in any condition to stay with him. I live within walking distance, so call me before Rosh Hashanah, and I’ll be happy to walk over to visit him over Yom Tov.”

Rachel tucked the paper with her information inside a safe place among my belongings, and then she left.

In my groggy and fragile state, I couldn’t even think about anything except when I was getting my next dose of medication. And when I was lucid enough, I wondered if life would ever feel normal again. I was surely not thinking about how thoughtful this nurse was, nor worrying weeks in advance about who’d visit my preemie over Yom Tov.

When I, baruch Hashem, improved enough

to be discharged, I was way too weak to do physical work. But that didn’t stop me from exerting my emotional energy to worry! How could I leave my precious yingele all alone for the three long days of Rosh Hashanah? My husband had to stay local to tend to me and my three other little ones. Who would show the nursing staff that someone cares? Who would be there for my little boy?

And then I remembered Rachel’s offer.

I located the scrap of paper and called her, never expecting the warm response on the other end. Rachel reacted as though she was my close friend and committed to visiting my baby two out of the three days. It would not be a short walk for her to the hospital, nor would it be an easy feat to juggle alongside a long day of davening in shul, serving a seudah and taking care of her own young family. Nevertheless, after Yom Tov, Rachel shared with me that on the day she was “off duty” (we’d found a different volunteer for the third day), her four-year-old was concerned: “Why aren’t you going to visit the new baby in the hospital?”

The fact that her children didn’t resent her marching off to the NICU added another special layer to the awesome chesed she did for us that Rosh Hashanah, and her kindness still inspires me today.

I was way too weak to do physical work. But that didn’t stop me from exerting my emotional energy to worry! How could I leave my precious yingele all alone for the three long days of Rosh Hashanah?

KNOCK OF CARING

AS TOLD TO HADASSAH STEINMAN

After the birth of my first baby, my life revolved around diapers, bottles and bleary-eyed glances at the clock.

My house was being neglected, laundry was a forgotten duty, and all I knew was constant, knee-trembling exhaustion. But I couldn’t see or feel beyond the desperate cries of one pint-sized baby who just wouldn’t stop screaming.

Wah-wah-wah!

Was he hungry? The poor little guy looked miserable!

Wah-wah-wahhh!

But he couldn’t be hungry so soon! Maybe I was over feeding him!

Wah-wah-WAHHH!

Maybe it was his diaper that needed to be changed. Or did he need to burp? A tighter swaddle? A noise machine?

The mother in me was completely at a loss. Wasn’t this supposed to come naturally? Wasn’t I supposed to be gifted with a mother’s intuition, an automatic knowledge of what my baby needed at any given moment?

WAHHHHHH!

I spent days on end bouncing around what used to be my calm, well-maintained home, until the exhaustion was so intense, so teethclenchingly overwhelming, that I began to worry that I might drop my baby by mistake.

I began panicking. Could I fall asleep

standing? Was that even possible?

Days blurred into nights, and while my husband helped out whenever he could, he wasn’t home long enough for me to both take care of myself and manage to put the house into some semblance of order in those short few pockets of time that he was holding the baby.

One afternoon, there was a knock at the door. Baby screaming in my arms, I opened the door and found my downstairs neighbor standing at the door.

“Give me your baby,” Liba said. Her tone of voice didn’t leave any space for arguments, and I dumbly handed over the baby. “Now get me a few diapers, his blanket and a bottle, and go to sleep.”

No one likes sharing walls and noise with their neighbors. But sometimes, those things we hold in contempt contain our next source of relief.

I did as Liba said, fell into bed, and slept like a log for an hour or two while my neighbor cared for my baby. When I woke up, I was refreshed enough to take care of my little boy once more, and equally touched by the thought that there were people out there who cared enough to make a difference.

Wasn’t this supposed to come naturally? Wasn’t I supposed to be gifted with a mother’s intuition, an automatic knowledge of what my baby needed at any given moment?

SS25 NEW ARRIVALS

A BOY AND A TOY

AS TOLD TO BAILA BERGER

One morning, just as the sun was making its dazzling appearance over the violet and cobalt blue skies, we were blessed with the most delicious gift any family could dream of: a brand new neshamah’la! Mazel tov!

My kids jumped with glee upon hearing the news and excitedly asked when they could come visit me in the hospital to meet their new brother. I had to inform them that this time, we would be taking a slight detour. Due to some complications, our baby had been whisked off to the NICU, where he would remain for the next little while. They could come see me, though, I assured them.

The next few weeks were a whirlwind of action, none of which followed the natural course of blankets and diapers, vachnacht or bris prep.

My high schoolers had no choice but to step into my mommy shoes and take over breakfasts and suppers, homework and laundry, as I spent my days running back and forth to the hospital to be with our little tzaddik’l.

Personally, I clearly saw how the Ribono Shel Olam takes care of His children — and, as many mothers of preemies or other medically fragile newborns will attest — He granted me the ko’ach to do what I needed to do. Rather than laze my mornings in bed or relax at a kimpeturin heim, I was dressed head to toe every morning as I dutifully juggled the unexpected maze that accompanied this baby’s arrival. There was barely time to think of my needs as I remained razor-focused on my newborn’s development.

Back home, though, things were a bit topsyturvy. My little ones didn’t know what to make of their absentee mom, and my big ones were growing tired of the heavy load that had so suddenly fallen onto their young shoulders.

Several weeks passed. The baby came home

and was gaining strength day by day. Finally, when he was nearly two months old, he was ready for his bris! At 1:00 p.m., the mohel confirmed we could go ahead the next morning. Finally!

The entire house instantly accelerated into simcha mode. We ordered kugel and cake and everything we’d need for the vachnacht. One daughter ran to buy paper goods, and another rushed to the gemach to pick up a bris pillow and outfit. My boys excitedly set up the tables and chairs. I looked at it as our personal seudas hoda’ah and was delighted to be able to cook the bris seudah myself.

In the hassle of it all, we nearly forgot to take care of the invites, but good news spreads quickly, and we had quite a turnout at both the vachnacht and bris

When all had settled down after the bris seudah, my husband pulled an envelope out of his pocket. It was from a friend of his and contained a gift card at a local toy store.

“He said that he wants to treat our children after all the excitement they’ve been through,” my husband said.

I was overwhelmed at how a Yid, hearing another’s story, could put himself into the matzav in such a real way. He had been following our saga over the last few weeks and intuitively understood that our children could use that little boost.

And what a treat it was. There was enough for each of our children to be treated to a new toy or game, which made all the difference as they moved past the wild ride of the previous few months.

Rather than laze my mornings in bed or relax at a kimpeturin heim, I was dressed head to toe every morning as I dutifully juggled the unexpected maze that accompanied this baby’s arrival

CLEANING CREW

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TOLD TO CHANA HINDY SCHECHTER

I was completely drained of strength and spirit. My three young charges and our newest squalling addition were sucking everything out of me, and in the meantime, Pesach was fast approaching.

The most joyous of days, heralding springtime and flowers and freshly cleaned houses, came along with so much stress. First there was the cleaning — the marathon-like competition between Jewish women everywhere who were polishing their homes to a sheen. Then there were the sudden, desperate hunger attacks, and the kids happily trailing forbidden crumbs all over freshly washed floors. On top of all that was the endless clothes shopping, and behind it all, the ringing cries of our colicky Tzivia who just seemed to enjoy wailing.

Somehow, we pulled through, with sweat, grit and tears. With no major support network in place and our family overseas, it was just a measly army of my husband and myself against seemingly endless demands. Soon Yom Tov came and went, a cycle of cooking, cleaning, eating, and cooking, cleaning, eating again, on repeat. Sleep was not even in the equation.

Now Pesach was over. I couldn’t believe we had managed to reach this point. But the hard work was just starting anew, and we needed a serious miracle. I looked around at the cluttered countertops, the all-consuming detritus — where was the floor? — and the uncaring hands of the clock. Sender and Yudit, overtired and wild, were chasing each other around on a grand matzah treasure hunt. Ruchama was casually scratching Tzivia — who had just fallen asleep — and smirking at her sister’s anguished howls.

How on earth were we going to do this? It was just impossible. We would be up all night, working ourselves to the bone, only to be awoken some measly hours later to care for our little ones.

Then came a knock, and my husband went to open the door.

I covered my face with my hands. To have people see our home in its present state was nothing short of mortifying.

But at the door were Dina and Ayala, two teenage neighbors, and they were all smiles.

“Hi!” they chirped. “We’re here to help you — mother’s orders!”

I stared at them dumbly. As if in a trance, I let them in, showed them around and went upstairs to tackle the mountains of laundry. Two hours later, their nimble hands had yielded a spotless kitchen and neatly labelled Pesach boxes with blessedly clean dishes inside.

My eyes filled. The floors were sparkling and smelling fresh, their glow bringing light to my heart. Decadent chometz brownies were baking, and I stood a little straighter.

Maybe I could do this. The hectic blur of this stage would pass, and I would be held aloft by kindness and love. My heroic neighbor had given me her two most able soldiers because she cared, because this was normal, because she knew I couldn’t do this on my own.

This gesture would carry me for a long, long time.

Somehow, we pulled through, with sweat, grit and tears. With no major support network in place and our family overseas, it was just a measly army of my husband and myself against seemingly endless demands

MY MOTHER-BABY HOME EXPERIENCE

AS TOLD TO GITTY HABER

Some

women move into their parents’ home after a baby, and others choose to rejuvenate at a mother-baby home. I was treated to a kimpeturin heim right in the middle of my sister-in-law’s home. And what royalty awaited me!

My sister-in-law — who had no married children of her own yet, and thus no experience “kimpeting ” new moms — had transformed one of her bedrooms into a complete little haven, replete with luxurious linen, a comfy recliner and a private bathroom. She whipped up delicious three-course meals and had 24/7 snacks available. She even provided (herself as) company, so I’d have a good laugh and someone to share my experiences with. It was a genuine kimpeturin heim experience — just like the real thing!

But what spurred this young woman to go all out for her younger sister-in-law?

I guess some interesting things happen when you live in Eretz Yisroel, far away from family.

My story began when Hashem blessed me with the most adorable four-pound dolly. Baruch Hashem, she was doing well, but she did need to begin her life in this world in the beeping, bright-light confines of the NICU.

Living as I was far away from family — besides this most wonderful sister-in-law — I was mostly on my own. My mother prepared to fly in to be with me, but in the meantime, she was worried. How would her daughter manage to recuperate if she’d be running back and forth to the hospital all day? Her worries were compounded by the fact that my little fourth-floor apartment was in an elevator-less building. She really didn’t like the idea of my trekking up and down and across town, even if I’d do it just once a day for several days.

She needn’t have worried.

My aforementioned sister-in-law is the kind of malach who knows just what another person could use — without being asked. She, too, watched my predicament and figured out how to be a help. I’ll never forget when she called me to the hospital — my baby was just two days old — and suggested that I move in with her until my baby was discharged.

I don’t like burdening others, but my sister-in-law wouldn’t hear otherwise.

“It’s no big deal!” she claimed. I’ll never forget the kindness.

The truth is, I really should have long forgotten the improvised mother-baby-home experience she created for me, given the fact that in the several births that followed, baruch Hashem, she never failed to come up with the most amazing ways to be a surrogate mother-away-from-home. From the bris seudah that she cooked and served in her own home for a subsequent baby, to the borrowed Doona that arrived at my front door just before my husband came to pick me up from the hospital after another baby, to the impromptu pizza party she hosted for my daughter who turned twelve while I was in the hospital after yet another baby, the list is long.

But the impressions etched in those moments of simcha remain far longer than the actual taste of the kugel, breakfast muffin or cappuccino you send over to a new mother. A little thought and a lot of kindness goes a long way.

RUSH HOUR

ESTHER KING

When I gave birth to my fourth child, I had (obviously) three older kids. The oldest was already in school and got on the bus every morning, but the other two were still in playgroup.

Because I had moved recently, they weren’t even in conveniently located playgroups. Every morning, I had to load them into the car and drive them across town. My two-year-old’s morah was a ten-minute drive away, and my three-year-old’s morah was two blocks away from there and also up three flights of stairs. My husband commutes and leaves the house every morning at 5:30 a.m., so driving carpools was on me. It was a pretty intense morning routine, but I managed it.

Then baby Yaakov was born. He was born on Shabbos, and various relatives pitched in, patchwork fashion, for a few days. But then we made the bris and everyone left. The day after the bris was Sunday, so there was no playgroup, but the next day, it was just me, my new baby, and my two pitzelach who had to get to morah.

The thought of getting them up and out and driving to morah was so overwhelming, I considered keeping them home. But the thought of staying home alone with a newborn, a two-year-old and a three-year-old was even more overwhelming.

I just have to backtrack and explain that it’s not like I hadn’t known this was going to happen. I had spent hours trying to find someone who could do the morning run for

me. I had told everyone I knew that I was willing to pay top dollar. But everyone had their own families and their own commitments, and I couldn’t find anyone to do it. I like to tell my kids, now much older, that there are two very important life skills you need to master in order to be happy and successful. One is the ability to make do, because in general, life does not set you up perfectly for every circumstance, and you need to be able to make do with whatever resources you do have. The other skill is being a good sport. When things are not going the way you wish they would, you need to be able to avoid getting stuck, be a good sport, and do what you have to do.

So, I tried. I treated it like a big adventure. I got everyone dressed and found shoes and packed lunches and made myself as presentable as possible... all with a sleepless night behind me and with a screaming postbris baby in one arm. Then we put on coats and briefcases and opened the front door... only to find that it had snowed. No problem. I couldn’t deal with boots right then, so I just lifted each kid one at a time, carried them over the snow to the car in three separate trips, and we were on our way. Of course, when I got to each morah, I couldn’t leave the

The thought of getting them up and out and driving to morah was so overwhelming, I considered keeping them home. But the thought of staying home alone with a newborn, a two-year-old and a three-yearold was even more overwhelming

DRESS THEM LIGHT.

baby in the car alone while I walked them in, so in the car and out of the car went the heavy car seat, and up and down three flights of stairs I lugged it. I can’t resist mentioning again that it was snowing.

The whole thing took me about an hour.

But I did it. I got everyone to morah, and got back home with a full four hours to spare until I would have to repeat the process in reverse.

When I got home, I lugged the car seat out of the car, tramped through the snow, and opened the front door. From the tiled entryway, the couch was in sight. I could see the doorway to the living room. I was almost there.

But I was out of juice. I closed the door behind me and sank down near the car seat, right there on the cold tiled floor.

Just to be clear, when I say “sank down,” I am not referring to a chic and elegant picnic-style pose. Nope. I sank down, stretched out full-length in a decidedly inelegant supine position, pillowed my head on my arm, and didn’t move. I couldn’t walk another step.

I can’t remember how many days this went on for, but before the end of the week, I got a call from my neighbor Rochie. Someone must have told her about my morning carpools.

“I totally go in that direction to work,” she said. “I can take your kids with me.”

I told her about the two stops and three flights of stairs, and how you have to park and get out by each morah, and how they don’t start until 9:30 a.m. which would make her late for work, and, of course, about the snow. Not to mention that she had eight kids and quite a morning of her own, and that the whole run took an hour every morning.

She insisted it wasn’t a big deal. We both knew she was lying.

For three full weeks, Rochie did my morning drop-offs every single day. She refused to take money for it, even though she was losing time from work, and she claimed stairs weren’t such a big deal if you weren’t a kimpeturin There is no way to explain what a chesed she did for me; besides the actual physical help, which was huge, she gave me the incredible reassurance that I wasn’t abandoned and alone. Chazal say that there are those who earn their Olam Haba in one hour; Rochie certainly earned hers in that one hour every day. Although I was never able to repay Rochie, I try to help kimpeturins whenever I can, and I have no doubt that Hashem will repay her immeasurably.

Each morning, I sat at the dining room window with my new baby in my arms and watched Rochie get out of her car in the cold and the snow to buckle each of my kids in. The sight warmed me then, and continues to warm me until this day.

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Frum women value being attuned and attentive mothers. Our babies are lovingly fed, changed and held. If you’d like to add a unique feature to baby care, consider implementing infant massage into your routine. Infant massage is intentional time allocated just for bonding and attachment. The baby feels it, and it empowers the mother to learn to read her baby’s cues and tune in to their needs.

Infant massage is not time-consuming — it can be done in just five minutes — but it’s a special and delightful experience to share. As the massage progresses, you’ll notice the baby relax. Each kind of massage stroke also promotes specific physical, developmental and sensory benefits.

Here are some common questions and answers about infant massage.

What is infant massage?

Infant massage is a gentle and loving full-body massage for baby. Mommy learns the technique and massages her baby, which has many benefits for both mommy and baby. Touch is the first communication a baby receives, and the first language of its development is through the skin.

What are the benefits of infant massage?

There are many amazing benefits of infant massage.

The main one is the strong bonding and attachment that happens when a mother massages her baby. Massage also relaxes the baby, and helps them sleep more deeply and for longer stretches. Additionally, massage enhances sensory awareness, helping the baby understand where his or her body starts and ends. In general, massage promotes healthy muscle tone and brain development.

Infant massage also incorporates a series of strokes done on the stomach, which helps relieve discomfort from gas, colic or constipation.

What is the best age for infant massage?

It’s best to start massaging your baby when he or she weighs around ten pounds. When your baby is between four and six weeks old, you can start with deep pressure strokes, even if just on one part of the body, like the legs or back. You don’t want to overstimulate the baby, so start slowly. It’s not about getting it right, or doing it perfectly. It’s about getting it right for your baby.

Once your baby is at the ten- to twelve-pound mark, you can start implementing massage as a routine, and you’ll find that your baby enjoys it. If your baby is a preemie or has special needs, it may take longer for them to begin enjoying the massage; they may feel sensory overload or overstimulation if the massage extends for more than two to three minutes.Go slowly, and read the cues. It can take a few weeks until you’re able to give a full massage to a sensitive baby.

The best age for infant massage is from about six weeks to six months. That’s when babies enjoy it most. After six months of age, they start getting curious about the world around them and crawl away!

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What time of the day is best to massage my baby?

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Babies progress through their day on a cycle of sleep, eat and play, until they become drowsy and start the cycle again. If you miss the window of calm and try to massage your baby when he or she is too tired, they may become overstimulated and will not be able to relax into the massage. Experiment with different times and see what happens. Start with after the bath, or when they wake up but before you feed them.

Which oil or lotion should I use when massaging my baby?

Oil or lotion is not required; the magic happens in the touch and bonding between mommy and baby. If you do choose to use an oil or lotion, it doesn’t really matter which one you use; you can continue using any lotions or oils you’ve been using for your infant until now. I use anything natural or that I would eat in my salad. A baby’s skin is fresh and new, and I don’t like to apply anything artificial.

Oil will give you a smoother stroke. Lotion will be absorbed more quickly by the skin. Whatever you’re using, test it on a small part of the baby’s skin before you begin to make sure they don’t have any negative reaction to it.

The Beginner’s Guide to Baby Massage

Here’s a simple massage routine that will take only a few minutes but will still provide the benefits of communication and relaxation that your baby needs. You can use a natural oil or lotion to bring it up a notch.

1. Cup baby’s head in your hands. Make circles around the head.

2. Sweep your hands from the center of the forehead outward.

3. Relax the jaw. With your index fingers, make circular motions around the baby’s mouth all the way up the jaw. This is especially great for babies with low muscle tone around the mouth (for babies who drool). Babies love this part!

4. Perform chest sweeps: Stroke as if you’re opening a book.

5. Perform criss-cross strokes across the baby heart, then from the center up to the shoulders.

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Perform circular massages clockwise on the stomach area.

7. Use a rolling stroke on legs. With your fingers together, put your hands on either side of the thigh and rotate down to the ankle, rolling outwards, like you are hugging the foot while moving up and down.

8. Press down with your thumbs on the soles of baby’s feet.

9. Gently turn the baby over, and stroke in back-and-forth motions across the back. Be careful not to press on the spine.

10. Use combing motions, moving downward on the back down to the legs.

How long will it take until I see results?

Massaging your baby is not about results; it’s about the process and the experience between mommy and baby.

Changes like relaxation, a calmer tummy and better sleep are usually noticeable after about a week or two. There is no guarantee, though, and it’s important to remember that infant massage is greatly beneficial even if you can’t point to any documentable results.

What should I do if my baby is not enjoying the massage?

There are many reasons a baby might not enjoy the massage routine. It’s important to stay attuned to your baby. Go slowly and never force your baby to be massaged if they’re clearly uncomfortable or resistant. After some trial and error, you’ll probably find a time of day and a position your baby likes for the massage.

Here are some reasons a baby might find massage uncomfortable:

1. Baby’s stomach may still be too full after feeding. Try picking up or turning around the infant, and massaging the back.

2. Baby may be overstimulated or cold. Go to a quiet place. Cover the baby, and do the strokes under the blanket.

3. Baby craves deep pressure. Prop baby on a pillow, snuggled close to you. You may have to adjust the pressure in your hands until you find the level your baby likes. Babies who like to be swaddled will like deeper pressure.

What other advice do you have for someone starting to massage their infant?

It’s never too late to start, even if your baby is already past the ideal age for infant massage. Every baby can benefit from massage; it’s one of the most hands-on ways you can bond with your child.

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There’s something about newborns that melts anyone’s heart. From those perfect features to their minute fingers and toes, every newborn baby is gorgeous.

As a photographer, from the moment the new mother enters my studio with her little (big) miracle, I can’t help but marvel at Hakadosh Baruch Hu’s master work of art. Whether it’s a firstborn or a new little sibling, I consider myself privileged to have the opportunity to celebrate together with the family.

Swaddling a newborn is one of the best techniques to get the baby to feel calm, secure and comfortable enough to relax and fall asleep during a photoshoot. Many times, when we’re done capturing those perfect shots and I’m ready to hand the baby back to their mother, I get comments like, “What magic trick did you do there with that swaddle? At home she’s so fussy!” or, “ I think I’m leaving him here; he’s sleeping so peacefully! Call me when he wakes up.”

In reality, if mothers would know how to swaddle their newborns properly, they would confidently take their babies back, go home and swaddle their babies themselves. In no time, their newborns will be sleeping as calmly and peacefully as they did in the studio.

Here I would like to share a few tips on how to successfully swaddle a baby. These techniques work in the studio, and will calm a fussy newborn at home as well.

TIP #1

Newborns need to be kept very warm. Once a baby feels comfortable in a warm, toasty environment, they’ll be more likely to slowly fall asleep. (It’s always easier to swaddle a baby who’s already asleep.)

TIP #2

Having a newborn is such a beautiful and exciting yet overwhelming and stressful time. A newborn needs lots of care, yet the mother doesn’t always have the physical and emotional strength to deal with the fussiness and crying. When the mother gets overwhelmed and tense, the baby senses it, and that triggers even more fussiness. Therefore, doing your best to be relaxed is super important.

TIP #3

Since newborns are ultimately little humans, expect them to have personalities, feelings and preferences! Never force a baby into a position where they don’t appear comfortable; watch out for natural movements. If the baby keeps shaking her hand out of the swaddle, leave it that way. Some babies like to keep their hands together, and some like to keep them at the sides of their cheeks. Don’t fight your baby; let them be comfortable in their natural position. Forcing a baby into a specific position will only aggravate them, and then you’ll be left with an even more unhappy, fussy newborn.

TIP #4

Since newborns are so fragile and delicate, we’re often afraid to be firm when swaddling them. But in reality, newborns in their first few weeks of life are still very moldable, and they actually love being wrapped super tight. Even if a baby is very agitated when you start wrapping her, the tighter she’s wrapped, the more secure she’ll feel. Once the newborn is cozy and snug, they’ll feel very content and usually fall into a deep slumber.

Obviously, you must be careful around the chest area and neck to avoid restricting the baby’s breathing. You must also handle those tiny heads, hands and legs gently. Still, handling them with firm hands is very important. If the swaddle is too loose, the baby’s hands and feet will be free to come out of the wrap, and before you know it, they’ll be kicking themselves out of the swaddle.

TIP #5

As I mentioned before, the atmosphere in the room and the mood of the people around creates the positive energy needed for the baby to feel relaxed and content. Soft music is a good idea to set a peaceful undertone. Even rocking the child gently while murmuring “shh…” can lull them to sleep while they’re being swaddled.

There’s a little trick to get the baby to shut their eyes: Slowly and gently rub a finger on the baby’s forehead between the eyes in a downward motion. I’m not sure about the science behind it, but it works!

TIP #6

The baby might be very fidgety and squirmy if they’re awake when you start wrapping them. (As mentioned earlier, it’s always easier to swaddle a baby who’s already asleep.)

But if you work quickly and confidently, your baby will relax in no time. Try to avoid any sudden movements. Wrapping a newborn requires lots of patience. Don’t release your firm hold on your baby’s hands and feet until you’re sure that they’re relaxed. Sudden movements can startle the baby, and then they’ll just flail their arms and legs out of wrap.

Now you are ready to master the art of swaddling.

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THE POTATO SACK WRAP

The first simple and easy swaddle is called the potato-sack wrap. It’s a must-know for every new mother. To wrap your baby in this manner, you will need a long, stretchy wrap.

The best way to swaddle a baby is by laying the baby onto your lap with the baby’s head on your knees. If this position is not comfortable for you, a bed or changing table is also fine.

Start by placing the wrap under the baby, leaving a third of the wrap sticking out on the right side, and two-thirds of the wrap on the left side.

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Bring the shorter side of the wrap over the baby’s stomach, and tuck under the baby on the opposite side (from right to left).

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Cross the baby’s hands on her chest, and hold down her hands firmly with one hand, even if she squirms or cries. You can quiet the baby by rocking gently. A pacifier can also be helpful.

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With the other free hand, firmly pull the longer side of the swaddle over the baby’s hands and shoulder and across the chest, and pull it back out from underneath. You can do this step twice for a firmer hold on the baby’s hands, depending on the length of your swaddle.

Once the wrap is tightly tucked under the baby, release your firm hold on the baby’s hands slowly so that the baby shouldn’t get startled and start flailing her hands and feet. Keep your hold on the wrap tightly. Now cross the baby’s legs (almost like a pretzel), and bring the bottom half of the baby up to the stomach. Hold down firmly with one hand. Now you can pull the wrap from behind the baby up to the right shoulder.

With the other (free) hand, firmly pull the swaddle under the baby’s right shoulder, while still holding the baby’s hands and feet in place.

Tuck it under the baby.

Pull the swaddle over the right shoulder. Diagonally pull to the bottom left, and tuck under the baby.

Remember to stretch and pull the wrap tightly and smooth out creases along the way. Now pull the wrap over the left shoulder and stretch it diagonally to the left foot.

If your wrap is very long, you can continue crisscrossing the wrap until you get to the end.

When you reach the end of the wrap, you can either tuck it behind the baby or tie it in a knot at the side.

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Fold one corner of the blanket inward (to form a triangle).

THE TRIANGULAR SWADDLE

If you’re a new mother, and you don’t have any fancy long swaddles, here’s how to successfully swaddle a baby with just a receiving blanket.

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Place baby on the blanket, with her neck by the fold of the triangle.

Place the baby’s hands crossed over her chest.

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Still holding the baby’s hands, firmly pull the right side of the blanket over the baby’s stomach, and tuck under the left side of the baby.

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Bring up the baby’s feet to her stomach, pretzelstyle, and continue holding down the baby’s feet firmly with one hand

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You can now release your hold of the baby’s hands if the blanket is tight enough to hold them in place.

Fold up the bottom corner of the blanket to the baby’s stomach.

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Firmly pull the left corner of the blanket over the baby’s stomach, and tuck it under the baby.

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Place the baby in the middle of the blanket, with the baby’s head positioned over the top.

With one hand, hold the baby’s hands down firmly, and with the other hand, push up the baby’s feet like a pretzel to her stomach. Hold down firmly.

THE RECTANGULAR SWADDLE

One of my friends recently mentioned to me that she learned another way to swaddle a baby in a receiving blanket when she saw how it was done in a mother-baby home. If you have a nice big blanket, this is how to do it.

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Pull the right side of the blanket over the baby’s chest, and now bring the left side of the blanket over the baby’s chest.

Open the bottom of the blanket. Pull it up over the baby’s stomach, still holding down the baby’s hands and feet firmly as you do so.

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Next, wrap the right side of the blanket behind the baby.

Finally, wrap the left side of the blanket behind the baby.

Remember, practice makes perfect! And practice takes time and patience. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll become, and the easier it will be to swaddle your baby. I believe you’ll do great; after all, mommies know best!

Pareve Yoshon Pas Yisroel

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Eating with the seasons is an important tip for nursing moms. Giving us fall vegetables is Hashem's way of saying, "Here’s exactly what you need, right when you need it!" The vegetables that grow right now are packed with health in the form of orange foods! Think of it as stocking up your body’s pantry for the cold winter. All the squashes, carrots, and pumpkins that grow right now are nature’s organic multivitamins.

Eating orange fall foods is nature’s gift to your immune system. It is important as the weather changes to consume these foods right now! Orange veggies are packed with beta-carotene, which your body turns into vitamin A — the ultimate gift for your immune system, helping to keep it strong enough to wave off winter colds and sniffles. Plus, these foods have vitamin C helping to produce collagen to keep your skin strong and healthy as winter approaches.

These cozy foods do more than just taste great, they give you slow-releasing carbs that keep you warm and your energy levels up to help with those late-night feedings. They’re also high in fiber, so your digestion stays smooth and settled, leaving you less likely to snap at your loved ones. Eating seasonal orange foods keeps you steady, strong, and ready to tackle winter with some pep in your step — or at least enough energy to stay awake for that 2 a.m. feeding!

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Parshas Mishpatim is the blueprint of so many of our daily halachos. Especially dinei mazik v’nizak –compensating a party for damage caused. What is considered damage? Is damage cause by Ayin Hara considered damaging property?

Rav Shalom Schwadron a”h, the famous Maggid of Yerushalayim, recounted the following story.

Hagaon Rav Isser Zalmen Meltzer, zy”a, would walk home each afternoon with his talmid , R’ Dovid Finkel. They would pass shuk Machne Yehuda to reach Rav Meltzer’s home within moments.

One day, Rav Isser Zalmen changed to a long-winded detour giving no reason for this change.

One particularly hot afternoon, under the unrelenting Mid-Eastern son, R’ Dovid once again asked Rav Isser Zalmen to take their old route.

When he adamantly refused, R’ Dovid pressed him for a reason. Rav Isser Zalmen responded that there’s a gemara in Bava Basra which prohibits a man from walking past his friend’s wheat field while the stalks are tall and juicy, lest his ayin hara damage the property.

Now, during the summer months, with the watermelons a luscious red and displayed in all their juicy glory, Rav Isser Zalmen didn’t want to cause an ayin hara by looking at these melons! Rav Isser Zalmen was famous for his Ayin Tova. His tzeddaka and chesed for all were legendary. And he was worried over an ayin hara on melons?

When did the concept of Ayin Hara start?

Ayin Hara is a firmly established concept in the Torah. Not only in the Zohar or kabbalistic texts..

In Parshas Vayeiru, Sarah was accused of having an ayin hara on Hagar, thus causing her to miscarry. Later on, Rashi says that Sarah cast an ayin hara on Yshmael causing him to lose his ability to walk.

Further along, we know Yaakov Avinu warned his sons to use separate entrances upon arrival in Mitzrayim to avoid Ayin Hara.

Ayin Hara and the practical halachos of tashlimim

Ayin Hara has two guilty parties. The one who attracts the evil eye and the one casting the evil eye.

Our sefarim have cautioned against calling undue attention to our successes. It is brought down that one should not mention a lottery win. Furthermore, there’s a halacha against calling a father and son to the Torah consecutively, to avoid an ayin hara.

But more importantly, one has a tremendous responsibility not to cause an ayin hara to another yid. Even just marveling at successes without evil intent can cause an ayin hara.

- The Sefer Chassidim firmly labels a person who causes an ayin hara a gozel, a thief. Practically, in halacha, a thief has to repay the damage caused by his actions.

- The lashon from the Levush in Choshen Mishpat on the Bava Basra gemara is very harsh. One who does go to his

friend’s wheat field in its prime is considered like shooting with an arrow and physically damaging the field.

The Aruch Hashilchan (ch’’m 378,1) rules that םימש ינידב you are liable!

So while there’s a strong case for a person being liable for damage caused by his ayin hara, the pesak is that he doesn’t have to repay. Why?

The Kehillas Yaakov explains that there’s no way for beis din to execute the halacha because it’s impossible to prove whose ayin hara caused the damage.

Furthermore, R’ Moshe Feinstein zt”l rules that while causing ayin hara is assur, since it’s done with the eyes and not with the hands one doesn’t have to repay.

In addition, the gemara with the wheat field uses a lashon of assur, not chayav, therefore one doesn’t have to repay the physical damage.

However, all agree that while Beis Din cannot prosecute you for the physical damage you caused, one has to be extremely careful about causing an ayin hara.

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I know, I know. The title itself gives you a sense of outrage. Like, seriously, here’s another pressure to put on a kimpeturin? Do you know I just had a baby? And now you expect me to be organized on top of that?

So let me state right here that mothers of newborns have one job, and one job only, and that is to feel good, rest up and do the minimum possible while she recovers and cares for a tiny, needy new person. If there ever was a time for self-care, this is it.

The thing is, however, that babies take up a lot of space, and headspace. This tiny seven-pound thing will take up your entire heart, and most of your home, because babies have a lot of stuff. It’s hard to believe that one teeny-tiny person requires so much equipment: bottles and bibs and bottle brushes and pacifiers and burp cloths and onesies and hats and blankies and diapers and wipes. And creams and lotions and powders and syringes. And these things all seem to have feet of their own and scatter themselves around the house where they sprout like mushrooms — except for the pacifiers, of course, which you can never find anywhere no matter how many you buy.

There are very few things less fun than tramping around the house looking for the diaper cream when you have

a screaming baby, a sleepless night and possibly several other young humans around who need to eat, dress and catch the bus.

So organizing your newborn situation probably falls into the category of “life-saving things worth spending time on,” or maybe even in the column labeled “self-care.”

The most important thing to do is designate a space to keep all of your baby paraphernalia.

If this is your first baby, then this task might be a bit more major than for subsequent babies (although, if it’s your eighth baby but you never created a baby-stuff place, you’re in the same boat). Besides choosing an actual space in your home to park your baby supplies, you may also need a piece of furniture or a set of (plastic) drawers to house them. Other options could be a spare closet (like the one stuffed with Wedding Gifts We’ll Never Use). The point is to find a place where all your baby’s stuff will live.

I love changing tables! The height is just right, so you don’t kill your back trying to change the baby on a bed. And if you think about it, it’s a “container” in itself; it’s where you’ll end up whenever the baby needs to be changed or cared for. Use it well for those first six months. Keep it well stocked with the diapers, lotions, wipes and a change of clothes. 1 2 3

You’ll need the same idea for a bathing station. Create a drawer or bin of everything you need for bathing the baby, and keep it in the bathroom (or laundry room, or whatever, we won’t tell) where you’ll be bathing her. If you have multiple rooms that could be used for baby’s baths, keep them all fully supplied: washcloth or pouf, baby shampoo, towel, onesie, diapers, and any lotions, creams or powders you may need. Don’t forget the towel (can happen if your bathing station is not a bathroom). You don’t want to be standing there with a wet, screaming, slippery baby and no towel.

The second most critical task is to set up baby changing stations. Yes, plural. If you live on more than one floor, you need one baby changing station on every floor of your house. You do not want to have to go upstairs/downstairs every time you need to change the baby. Which will be often.

You may choose to buy an actual changing table (as cheap or expensive as you want) that has drawers where you can neatly store diapers, wipes, creams and even clothes. Or, if you prefer not to have an official changing table, you can park a bin of changing supplies near the cou— um, wherever you like to change the baby. All changing stations should be stocked with everything you might need while changing the baby. That means you’ll need two creams, one for each changing station. Buy a few at a time. That will help you resist the urge to steal the one from upstairs.

The ChangingPrimeStation

The Baby Bag

Keep your baby bag fully stocked. Getting out with a baby always takes longer than we account for, and having the baby bag ready is a lifesaver. The baby bag should contain the following at all times: a couple of diapers, wipes, diaper cream, a change of clothes, an extra pacifier, a small baby bottle, and a thin spare blanket (both for feeding and for cooler environments).

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You probably think teenage girls need lots of clothes, but nothing comes close to how much clothing a baby needs. And they outgrow it before you’re even bored of it! The way to keep baby clothes organized is to ruthlessly get rid of, or put in storage, anything that doesn’t fit anymore. Even if you love it, even if they hardly wore it, even if it was from Tanta Miriam and cost more than your Shabbos sheva brachos dress. If it doesn’t fit, put it away.

The above rule also applies to car seats, bouncy seats, travel strollers, umbrella strollers, expensive strollers, baby baths, swings, jumpers, play mats and toys. Anything that is no longer being used should get put away.

Kimpeturin’s Kitchen

Congratulations! You now need a container labeled “baby” in the kitchen (and probably in every other room). Even if you don’t rely on forumla, you’ll still have some baby bottles, extra pacifiers, infant Tylenol, and a bottle brush. All these things go into the baby’s bin in the kitchen. If you’re using formula for the baby, keep it in a separate bin right near the first baby bin.

That’s it! Now you’re going to have everything you need right where you are when you need it. The time invested will be recouped in diminished frustration and more serenity. Best baby gift ever!

Baby Clothes

The first thing I do when I come home from the hospital is clear out a shelf or drawer for the baby’s clothes. Even if you have a baby nursery, chances are your two-year-old’s stuff is there, and clearing out is still necessary. Baby clothes are so precious and so tiny, they tend to float around and become a mess really quickly, so get three or four small bins, one for each of the following: onesies, bonnets, pacifiers and other accessories. Label them! It’ll keep everything contained and neat.

Keeping layette sets folded together (stretchy, blanket and hat) is also a good idea. You can even clip the pieces together with a laundry clip.

Energy to Spare?

I know it’s hard to believe, but some people actually have lots of energy after their baby is born. Often, these mothers are itching to get their homes back into shape.

Obviously, we’re talking about a different kind of organizing project and a whole different pace than an organizing project at a different time. Now is not the time for the attic or that closet in the hallway that’s a shrek. Instead, do bite-size things whenever you have a little time. You might even find that organizing clears your mind and gives you a sense of peace.

Here are some great baby-sized projects you can tackle during this special time:

Recipes. This is a sitting-down, non-strenuous activity. Organize those recipes you have floating around by rewriting them in a notebook or recipe book, on index cards in a recipe box, or in a looseleaf with sheet protectors — my favorite. Only rewrite and save the ones you actually tried, liked and will use again. If you make it at least once a year, keep it. If you never made it or will never make it again, throw it away.

I give you permission to keep up to ten recipes you cut out of magazines and are really going to try one day. But that’s it. Everything else needs to go. Otherwise recipes become very overwhelming very quickly.

Arts n’ crafts station. Ideally, this would create the ability for your kids to self-entertain while you’re busy with the baby. (Sometimes it works.) Include things like stickers, washable markers, pipe cleaners and foam shapes. The key to success here is that it should be interesting and exciting enough to keep the kids busy, easy enough for them to do on their own, and most of all, easy to clean up. Remember, you’re a kimpeturin

Laundry room. I see that incredulous look on your face, but I actually organized my laundry room when my baby was two weeks old. It was worth it, because another person means more laundry — and new babies create a lot of laundry. You’ll probably have to reevaluate your laundry schedule (you know, adjust from one day a week to every day of the week). You might also need a separate laundry hamper for baby’s clothes, or special detergent. Throw out any laundry products that you bought, didn’t like and are now living rent-free on your shelf.

Create bins, with labels, for whatever you keep in the laundry room, as well as for all the new storage needs that have cropped up in your family when you weren’t looking. These include storage for things like chargers, batteries or personal care items.

Closets. This isn’t the time for a full overhaul, with matching hangers and fancy bins. But just sift out the clothes that are not getting used and either put them in storage or give them away. Just doing this one thing will make a huge difference in your closets and in your mind. And this will give you a headstart on Pesach cleaning. (Oy! I forgot! Never say the p-word to a kimpeturin!)

Why did the snowman go to the dentist? He had a bad case of frostbite

If you have 25 candy bars and eat 22, what do you have left? Cavities What’s a dentist’s favorite instrument? A

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MISHA! YOUR LASSO! QUICK!

I’LL TRY AGAIN.

MISHA! YOU MUST SUCCEED! THERE’S

RECAP: THE RUBINOVS FIND A HINT ABOUT WHERE TO FIND THE TREASURE, BUT THEIR GUIDE OVERHEARS THEM AND DECIDES TO GET IT FOR HIMSELF. HE TELLS THE RUBINOVS TO GET INTO A BOAT, WHICH HE PUSHES OFF. THE BOAT DRIFTS DANGEROUSLY TOWARD A WATERFALL.

THAT WAS FUN! LET’S DO IT AGAIN!

SERIOUSLY?

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ARE YOU SURE?

TATTE, WHAT DO WE DO? THE GUIDE ABANDONED US, AND NOW WE HAVE NO IDEA WHERE TO GO.

BITS OF WITS

SHEVY HOLLANDER

Since they don’t have bones, an octopus can squeeze through almost anything, as long as it can fit their beak.

THE CHANGING FACE OF:

There are a bunch of items we incorrectly call by their brand name instead of by their actual name, even when we’re not necessarily using the brand. Among them are Band-Aid (bandage), Scotch tape (adhesive tape), Styrofoam (extruded polystyrene foam), Witeout (correction fluid), Saran wrap (plastic wrap), Roller blades (inline skates), Velcro (hook and loop fastener), Jacuzzi (whirlpool bath) and Frisbee (flying disc). Even the word Dumpster started out as a trademark, although it has already fallen into generic use.

FLOWER POWER

Use the following letters to list 5 words, each using 7 letters and up. Only the center letter must be used, and letters can be repeated. Bonus points for pangrams (words that use all seven letters).

WHERE IN THE SIDDUR DO

YOU

FIND HASHEM’S NAME THREE TIMES IN A ROW? TANACH TEASER

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SPOT

Y D L E I V R

THINK OF THE LINK

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market

out

board

hole

ANSWERS WHICH FIVE-LETTER WORD TYPED IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS CAN BE READ THE SAME UPSIDE DOWN?

THINK OF THE LINK

Find a common factor for this group of four words:

1. Invoice

2. George Washington

3. Banknote

4. Law

These are all types of bills.

FLOWER POWER PANGRAMS: faction notification officiant

TANACH TEASER

Where in Chumash Shemos can you find a pair of letters repeated four times consecutively? Shemos 13:10 ends with the words המימי

ADD TO DICTIONARY

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

Are you finding too few potato chips in your snack bag? Shrinkflation is the reason. Shrinkflation is the practice of companies reducing the product size or quantity while keeping the price the same (or higher) in order to boost profit margins.

IF PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT AND PERFECT NEEDS PRACTICE, I’M PERFECTLY PRACTICED AND PRACTICALLY PERFECT. SAY IT WITH A TWIST

A store in the Bronx introduced “loosie” eggs this past week, offering three loose eggs in plastic bags for consumers who cannot afford the $10+ a dozen is now fetching.

THIS PAST WEEK WAS THE FIRST TIME THE PRODUCTION OF THE 1-CENT COIN WAS HALTED IN THE PAST 221 YEARS, WHEN PRESIDENT TRUMP INSTRUCTED THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO STOP MINTING NEW PENNIES. THEIR COST OF PRODUCTION IS CURRENTLY CLOSE TO FOUR TIMES THEIR FACE VALUE.

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Now hiring evening ABA support staff, we`re expanding our team and looking for experienced ABA professionals to onboard for our Flatbush families. No direct ABA experience? No problem. If you are passionate and have a desire to make a difference, Call/ Text/WA: 917.968.2292 or email to: Scaplan@yeled.org

SALESWOMAN

Seeking an energetic outside saleswoman for a servicebased business to work remotely. Flexible hours and huge potential! Call/ text: 929-441-9352 Resumes: energeticsaleswoman@ gmail.com

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Chayeinu School Afterschool program is now opening registration for our pre –Pesach program, starting Rosh Chodesh Nissan. High school & seminary girls are welcome to apply! For more information, and to hear about our specialties and bonuses please call Rivky at 718-510-3002.

IS JUST A TOUR AWAY

Come see this magnificent house on Sunday, February 23rd at 4 Terrace Ct. in Chestnut Ridge, NY from 1:00-3:00 Cant make it on Sunday? Lets schedule a time that’s convenient for you. Feel free to contact me if you need more information.

Looking forward to see you, Shaindy Wulliger Prime location - Newly renovated Total of 6 beds - 5 baths

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COUNSELORS/ MOTHERS’ HELPERS

Counselors/mothers’ helpers for chassidish girls sp-ed sleepaway camp. Small group size, Yiddish speaking and experience preferred. Youth Corp opportunities available. Great program! Please call 929 254 0080 x403. Or email: ybecampstaff@gmail.com.

HELP WANTED

Boro Park Plumbing Company

Seeking Secretary. A wellestablished plumbing company in Boro Park is seeking a secretary with experience in the DOB portal and QuickBooks. Requirements: Proficiency in the DOB portal for filings and permits, Strong knowledge of QuickBooks for invoicing and bookkeeping, Excellent organizational and communication skills, Ability to multitask in a fastpaced office environment. Schedule: Full-time position. Competitive pay based on experience. If interested, please send your resume to mecinc100@gmail.com.

1:1 PROVIDER

Are you passionate about helping children? Seeking a one-on-one provider to work with an 8-year-old boy with behavioral challenges twice weekly after school hours. Excellent rates and support provided. BA required. Call: 718-500-3765 ext. 103 or email hr@naaseh.org.

LOOKING TO HIRE

Hamaspik Choice is looking to hire a Director of Compliance in our Brooklyn Office. Great benefits package. send resume to jobs@hamaspikchoice.org

OFFICE LOGISTICS ASSISTANT

needed at all women office in the heart of Boro Park. Hours: 9:30 AM-4:30 PM. Paid time off, competitive pay. Call: 917.968.2292

FT CASEWORKER

Heimshe office in BP, seeking FT caseworker, organized, detailed oriented, computer savvy, no experience needed. jobs@bpjcc.org

SUNDAY SECRETARY

Seeking a Sunday secretary in a special needs boys Cheder. Hours- 9:45am-4:45pm. Looking for a responsible dedicated worker. Great pay and benefits. Email: hr@ ichudboys.org

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Accounts Payable position in a friendly, happening environment. Hamaspik seeks a female AP rep with experience in bookkeeping and Excel to manage outgoing payments and cc transactions. Full time, great pay + benefits incl yom tov pay and insurance. Email resume to officejobs@ hamaspikkings.org

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Looking to hire a secretary, Mon-Thurs, PT 10-3 flexible. Responsible, organized, multi-task, pleasant customer service and phone manners. Email resume to: wclassicprint@gmail.com

ABA PARA

Hiring ABA Para for girl`s school 13th Ave. & 38th Street, From 2:30-4:30 schooldays. $24-$32 hourly, requires HS diploma. Call: 347.946.4506 Email: smarkovic@yeled.org

PRENURSERY ASSISTANT

Chassidishe preschool seeking assistant for prenursery classroom. Call 347-831-2693 and leave a message.

FEMALE PROVIDER PERSONNEL REPRESENTATIVE

Are you motivated & capable? Want to join an exciting and growing team? Hiring Female Provider Personnel Rep. All training provided, Full Time in office 13th Ave. & 38th Street, Salary Range: $42,000-$60,000. Call: 347.946.4506 Email: smarkovic@yeled.org

PARA POSITION

Looking for a Full-day Para, 9:30-3:00 including Friday’s (female only) Great Location! Email resume to info@ littlegiantscc.com or call 718-

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM – FUNSHINE

The HCS After school Program is looking to hire counselors for Funshine. Monday –Thursday 3-5 PM. Wednesday 3-5 PM. Sunday 10:30-3, part time hours also. Great pay! Exciting atmosphere! Flexible schedules! Please call Rivky at 718-510-3002 or email R.Rubinstein@hcsny.org. If you are going for your BCBA licensure and need a place to acquire hours, please call to inquire about our partnership program!

YOUR DREAM JOB

Woman, Looking for pocket money to become big money? Please call 347-638-4236

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

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

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

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

REMOTE SALESPERSON

Do you have experience in sales? Looking for a salesperson to work from home. Earn a nice salary while working on your own hours! Send resume jobfeb2025@gmail.com

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REP

Seeking a full-time candidate with basic bookkeeping knowledge and Excel proficiency for an AP positon. Heimishe office, great pay, benefits, and insurance. Email your resume to hckpayables@gmail.com

SUSTITUTE TEACHERS

Bais Yaakov of Boro Park is seeking substitute teachers for pre-school and grades 1-8 A.M. & P.M. Please call Mrs. Weinman at (917) 331-3714.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!

Seeking paras to work with mainstream girls with social or behavioral delays, on Sundays or after school hours in BP, Flatbush and Staten Island. Excellent training and support. No degree required. Great pay. Call/Text 718-577-2375 or email resume support@ flyingcolorsaba.com

F/T EMPLOYEE

Real Estate mgmt office seeking full time employee with basic computer skills. Email: toby@mprealtyny.com or call 718 972 7660

BUILDING MANAGER

Real Estate mgmt seeking experienced building manager. Email: toby@ mprealtyny.com or call 718 972 7660

AFTERNOON SECRETARY

Heimishe all-girls office seeking afternoon secretary. Hours 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM. Job requires attention to detail, multi-tasking, & organizational skills. Email jobinbp679@gmail.com.

NOW HIRING!

Full time positions available in AR and AP. Fantastic Benefits! Great environment, lots of room for growth! Full training provided. Email resume to jobs@fcc-corp.com

SEEKING MENTOR

Seeking male provider to mentor a 14-year-old boy during the evening hours. BA required. Call 718-500-3765 ext. 103 or email hr@naaseh. org.

SECRETARY

Seeking a secretary to join real-estate and construction office. Experience and familiarity with QuickBooks are required. Please call 917-474-2688, or email HRdevelopers52@gmail.com.

SOCIAL WORKER

Yaldeinu school seeking a social worker to work with students with autism. Please send your resume to info@ yaldeinu.net.

PRACTICE MANAGER

Yaldeinu Health seeking a practice manager to run our Article 28 medical clinic. Prior medical experience is a must. For more information please send an email to info@ yaldeinu.net.

INTAKE & PLACEMENT COORDINATOR

ABA agency looking for an intake and placement coordinator. Must be an outgoing personality and good on the phone. Please email jobapplications0210@ gmail.com

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Yaldeinu Health looking to hire Nurse Practitioner to work in our new Article 28 which will be directed by Dr. Nancy Ohara who specializes in treating PANDAS and other neurological autoimmune disorders. Please email resume to info@yaldeinu.net.

PROVIDER INTAKE SPECIALIST

F/T (BP) Seeking tech-savvy, solution-oriented candidate with top interpersonal skills. Own provider onboarding process, ensuring seamless documentation, credentialing, and clearances. Take the lead and make an impact! Text: 929-967- 4402 Email: growthincareers@gmail.com

MALE DSP

Looking to hire a male DSP to work with a boy in Flatbush. 718-489-9844 Ext.105 Bschneebalg@bagleit.org

Call: 718.450.4700

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WOOD REPAIR

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

HANDYMAN/PROF CARPENTER

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

BOOKKEEPING FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

We provide full service bookkeeping. A/P, A/R, Reconciliation... For more info please email devorarothstein@gmail.com.

DOULA

Lifsha Kleinman, Experienced Doula 718-7447135. Doula on Demand - Call even in labor. Medicaid accepted. LaborSweetDoulas@ gmail.com

STRESS/ANXIETY RELIEF

Delete Stress/Anxiety with Mind- Body-Soul Healing! Schedule Your FREE EFT TAPPING Laser Session: Miriam Langsam 347-6931177

MAKEUP ARTIST

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

MR. WERTZBERGER’S RENTALS

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

PHOTO EDITING

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

GARTLECH

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

HANDYMAN & ELECTRICIAN

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

CONSTRUCTION

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

ELECTRICIAN

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

HANDYMAN & PAINTING

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

AYIN HORAH

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

BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE GARTLECH

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

FURNITURE REPAIRS

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

NEW WEBSITE?

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

WHOLESALE FISH

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

RESUME WRITER

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

PHOTO ALBUMS

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

CUSTOM PHOTO ALBUMS

We specialize in custom Photo Albums, Chosson, Wedding, etc. Also professional Photo Editing, many years of experience. Special rate for photographers. Call: 347.563.5153

JOB TRAINING FOR BOYS

Does your Son Need a Part time Job? We are the answer. Day Hab Job Training in a real work environment for OPWDD individuals. •Communication skills •Expressive language •Task completion/ Receptive language •Problemsolving •Daily Shiur •Time management. Please call 718-541-1538.

SETSS STRESS??

Progress Reports. Session Notes. Meeting Prep. Don’t Wait until the Last Minute! Call Now! 732-994-3956 Email: reportsdone1@gmail. com

GARTEL FRINGES

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

PRIME HOME IMPROVEMENT

Remodeling/ Fix All. Electrical-Doors-MoldingPlumbing-BathroomsWindows. No job too small. Call Chaim @917-744-2016

ROOM DIVIDER

We make WALL with door to split existing room and make second bedroom. We also install plastic ACCORDION partitions that fully fold to one or both sides. LIGHTfixture+switch+outlet in new room . Work Sunday too. Call/ Text:929-430-7551 /646-2880185. E-mail:roomdividers11219@ gmail.com

ROWENTA REPAIRS

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

Couture, draped in elegance

Beyond fashion lies the art of true couture. At Charmé, luxury is woven into every detail, creating gowns that transform your special moment into timeless memories. Walk out with your very own gown at a price point that makes luxury accessible.

New arrivals now in Fin e Couture G own s 917-202-646 0

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CAVITY HEALING REVOLUTION!

Starting this week! Finally you can avoid the dentist and naturally heal, remineralize, and strengthen your teeth? Join the revolution. Call 929922-5483 for a FREE session and to join

ARE YOU A COACH, THERAPIST, CONSULTANT OR HEALER?

Are you overwhelmed with all the tech? I can help you automate emails, payments, scheduling etc., so you can focus on the client sessions only. (While saving money on a secretary!) Call 347-559-0275

SPRINTER & MINI VAN SERVICE

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

IS YOUR CHILD STRUGGLING?

Socially, with fears and anxieties, or other issues, and you think you tried everything? With Hashem’s help Energy Therapy can be the Yeshuah for your child. 15 minute free consultation. Call 845-445-8252, or email chany@ rapidrecoverycoaching.com

VAN SERVICE

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

ORGANIZE THIS!

Organizing classes, $150/class/ daily, 10-12 am on 4715 14th ave. 718-306-3566

WASH & SET

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

RSCUTS

Haircuts by RS. Will come to you, with no additional fee (for 3+ people). CALL 929-8849795.

NATURAL CURE

Get rid of Molloscum and Warts the “Natural Painless Easy” way. Call Now: 929-6836384

ALBUMS

Looking to create a custom wedding or vort album for a decent price. Let us do it for you Contact 3474984892

GOWNS

WHITE GOWN

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

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CRICUT JOY

Get your mishloach manos, sweatshirt, costumes etc. cricited in time for purim. Discounts and corporate wholesale available, professional advice and ideas included in price. 347-610-3839 Lost

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