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(Re: Your Say, Mother Knows Best, Issue 273)

Dear Frustrated Mother, Welcome to the club. I’ve been there, done that, many times over. And I’m finally about to say — or rather sing — farewell to school. My youngest is about to graduate!

Baruch Hashem, I was blessed with a houseful of girls. All of them were bright and studious. A test, midterm, or final meant studying full force. The words absent or late did not exist in their dictionary. Neither did the words “early dismissal.” Since both my husband and I are one of the oldest in our families, simchas were rare, which meant that my daughters were literally never absent or late, and never left school early. There were times when I bent over backward to follow school rules and took off work for emergency appointments, all so that my girls would not have to take off school.

At one point, a close family member was critically ill. Nobody was aware of the situation, since the family decided to keep it a secret. Everyone was stressed to the max, and my daughters had to help.

I called the school, for the very first time, and asked that one of my daughters come home early the next day. The secretary made me aware that early dismissal would only be allowed for a legitimate reason. I confirmed that there was indeed a legitimate reason, and it was imperative that my daughter come home early. That’s when it turned into an argument. I was told that unless I give a detailed reason, my daughter would not be granted permission to leave. I tried to explain that I couldn’t disclose that information, all to no avail. In the end, I drove down to school, picked up my daughter, and brought her home without permission.

It turned into a messy situation. The details at this point are unnecessary. But I can assure you that when this family member was niftar, there was a lot of guilt and anger.

Somehow, my questions were never answered. Why can’t a mother have control over her own children? Why is it that we must allow our kids to do homework, study for tests and midterms, prepare projects and perform plays, all on Mommy’s time? Don’t you understand that sometimes you have to reciprocate and give of your time? Under normal circumstances, parents don’t take their kids out of school. There must be a reason when they ask for permission to do so. And those who don’t have good reasons manage to circumvent the rules anyway. So please understand that whether we explain or don’t want to explain the reason we need to pull a child out of school for a few hours, this decision belongs to the mother.

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(Re: Your Say, Mother Knows Best, Issue 273)

I was surprised to read your closing remark: “Each mother should raise her own children.” When you send your children to school, you are effectively not alone in raising her. You’re part of a partnership that ensures her safety for up to eight or nine hours a day, aside from extracurricular activities. This partnership, which you have carefully chosen, shares your core values and has your child’s best interests at heart.

A school’s rigid rules are in place to help care for and educate your child within your chosen framework. Not having dealt with your specific scenarios,

I find it hard to believe that a teacher or principal would press you for private family details or subject your daughter to detention for a reasonably explained absence. In general, a school respects your role as a parent and understands that you make decisions that are in your child’s best interest.

Limits? Explanations? You should be extremely grateful that your child’s school places “limits” on students’ absences and asks for “explanations.” The school’s policies are in place to maintain discipline and ensure the safety and well-being of all students. School personnel are within their rights to know if a child has frequent doctor appointments, flaunts school rules regarding vacation limits, or has a situation at home that necessitates the child’s extra assistance. This is not an interrogation, but a necessary part of maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment, a commitment they take very seriously.

Instead of directing your frustration at the high school principal, consider the school’s perspective. They are trying to establish your child’s safety within a “rigid set of rules.” I understand that this can be challenging for you. If you’ve been battling these thoughts since you sent your child to a babysitter, preschool, and in all the intervening years, consider the alternative of homeschooling. This could be a way for you to retain control over your child’s hours, grant vacation time whenever you want, and spend more time with your child.

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

I’m responding to the letter-writer who wrote about her upstairs neighbor making noise. The answer to that is a sound machine, which can be a lifesaver. I have one in every bedroom. It also helps large families who live in small apartments, who want the kids to stay asleep even with a lot of noise going on. I feel like using sound machines is also a chesed for my neighbor; now they don’t need to be uptight about their kids making noise because they know it won’t bother me. Hatzlacha! Noiseless Neighbor

DENTAL DILEMMA

(Re: Take a Deep Breath, Issue 271)

Your article about dental anxiety hit close to home. But as I’m reading all about calm and soothing dentists, my only question is, where can I find a dentist like that?

My twelve-year-old daughter is terrified of the dentist. We’ve tried so many practices already. I was hopeful about the last one, because he was gentle, but he laughed at my daughter and was sarcastic when she cried. He did all the work in one visit, which is lucky, because she’ll never go back there again.

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RESPECTFUL DEBATE

(Re: Everyone Works Harder, Your Say, Issue 271)

I was following a few heated conversations over the last few weeks in the pages of this magazine, whether it was the conversation about who works harder — teachers or office employees — or whether it is possible to be a working mommy without the husband’s help. At one point in the past, there was a similar debate about learning the parsha

I noticed something very interesting about human nature. Some letter writers were pushy and opinionated and forced their thoughts onto the reader without even “listening” to the other side.

Other letter writers, however, were more respectful and allowed room for the other viewpoint even as they promoted their own. Interestingly, these letters were much more effective.

There is nothing wrong with being passionate or strong in your beliefs. On the contrary; that’s what makes you be yourself. But mocking words are unbecoming, ineffective and counterproductive. I understand that this may be hard to implement because when you feel so strongly about something, you want to voice your opinion loudly to win the other person over to your point of view. But people are much more open to listening to someone else’s opinion when they themselves feel heard.

I remember learning a crucial rule in high school writing class that strengthens this point: In argumenta-

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tive essays, you must include a rebuttal. A rebuttal agrees with the opposite opinion, but then explains why your own opinion is still valid. Essays that include rebuttals are much more persuasive since the writer acknowledges the other opinion.

For instance: Although many may argue that credit cards are more convenient to use than cash, and also help protect against fraud, I will explain why cash is a wiser option. When you use cash, you are much more likely to stay within your budget and not overspend, since you only have a limited amount of money available

I also recall learning business writing. We were taught never to use all caps, for the same reason. It may be bigger, bolder and stronger, but it’s not grammatically correct and therefore is unprofessional. A respectful, professional email will accomplish more and will be heard “more loudly.”

Which are the letters that left you with a nice feeling, even if you disagreed with the letter-writer’s point? Maybe the nice neighbor who understood her upstairs neighbor but respectfully shared her side of the coin? How about the employee who summed up the “working harder” debate by so beautifully illustrating that it’s not a contest?

Let’s keep on sharing our insights, but let’s remember to do it in a respectful manner.

D. Gruen

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PURIM GIFTING

Purim has become a time when we express our appreciation to our hard-working and devoted teachers by giving them gifts or tips along with mishloach manos. As a teacher, I would like to thank all parents who express their appreciation. It’s so heartwarming to see that there are so many people out there who recognize and value our work. It keeps us going.

I want to point something out that gift-givers may not be aware of. Many gift cards expire or are subject to limitations and restrictions. It has happened to me many times that I received a gift card I couldn’t use for one of these reasons. I’m sure the gift-giver would be as disappointed as the receiver to discover that the gift she gave with so much heart, and spent money on, is useless.

Also, I want people to know that personal notes are especially appreciated and make any gift much more meaningful.

Of course, gifts are never required and always appreciated, no matter what form they take. Your gesture of appreciation and respect goes a long way.

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Real food is the most appreciated. I love it when people send rolls and dips or salads.

Anything baked and anything chocolate are my top favorites. Cookies, muffins, cakes, kugels — yum!

I also really enjoy real foods, like salads and deli sandwiches.

The Boro Park View readers engaged in a fierce and tight competition while electing their favorite mishloach manos foods, with many vying for delicious HOMEMADE OFFERINGS while others turned up a nose to baked goods due to hygiene concerns, greatly preferring packaged, STORE-BOUGHT food items.

Many clamored for more CHOCOLATE , and more DAIRY MINIATURES, while others announced a definite affinity for REAL FOOD, such as salad.

Fun fact: The word “chocolate” came up a whopping 72 times in responses.

Well, chocolate, of course! With the price tags on food items these days, I don’t usually buy myself chocolate, but when I get some, I can enjoy chocolate while doing Pesach cleaning!

Chocolate, because chocolate is always appreciated. But no homemade stuff please; those get thrown out right away.

I appreciate baked goods, but we’ll only eat it if the food is from a very trusted source, so most of it goes straight to the garbage.

Chocolate that is kosher l’Pesach, and muffins and cappuccino that I can enjoy as an easy breakfast.

We enjoy food that can be used for the seudah, like salad, kugel or challah.

While I’m not much of a patchke person myself, and usually put together a classy and store-bought-goodies mishloach manos, I delight in close families’ or friends’ homemade delicacies. Kudos to you, ambitious balabustes out there who bake up a storm! I definitely get the better end of the deal.

No junk, cake, cookies, chocolate or nuts. I’ll buy those in my local supermarket if I’m in the mood for them. What I’d love is something nutritious, wholesome and good enough for breakfast or lunch that I’ll probably skip otherwise. I once received a healthy cookie with an ingredient list attached, paired with a healthy hot chocolate mix. I never appreciated a mishloach manos more!

I love receiving food that matches the sender’s theme because I love seeing other’s creativity.

I greatly appreciate getting homemade dairy muffins that I can enjoy post-Purim. I find that more than all the chocolates and wafer rolls, there’s nothing like a homemade dairy treat with my morning coffee.

From close friends and family, I appreciate getting homemade delicacies like chocolate bark or cookies, if it’s presented nicely (no creamy cakes!). However, from students, acquaintances or neighbors down the block, getting chocolate bars or store-bought bakery goods with sparkling grape juice or Moscato cans is really appreciated.

I enjoy heimishe baked goodies from family and friends. I feel that it’s more personal and really appreciated. The chocolate liquor that is often included gets enjoyed at the Shabbos seudah

As long as it is considered food in my dictionary, I appreciate it. This means no open candy or junk food. The absolute best food item I ever got was salad. Second place is chocolate and baked goods.

Ready salads. The day is so hectic, and there is no time to make any food. Getting ready food is a great help.

I don’t enjoy receiving homemade stuff. I do love getting chocolate.

I only enjoy regular foods. Candy and chocolate get thrown away. The kids get enough junk food from their teachers and friends.

If it’s from a heimishe balabusta I know, I enjoy homemade baked goods. Otherwise, I love receiving packaged high-quality pastries and confections.

I definitely like store-bought items as opposed to homemade, but a heimishe babka I will always enjoy!

Let’s be honest — who doesn’t love a mishloach manos overflowing with chocolate? But my favorites are the ones that include a mix of things I wouldn’t normally buy for myself. A fancy cheese, a unique dip or even a small bottle of sparkling cider can make a mishloach manos stand out.

Growing up, there was one neighbor on the block who sent a fresh cold cut salad every year. It was neatly presented with the veggies, dressing and turkey in separate compartments. After a day without normal food, we all used to fight over who will get to eat it!

I enjoy baked goods that people send, along with cappuccinos or other drinks. They serve as my breakfast for the next few days.

It’s always nice to get additions to the Purim seudah, such as dips, fruit cups or shakes. Otherwise, most of the homemade goods end up getting tossed.

I appreciate foods that we can actually eat, like challah, fish, dips, kugel, meat, salads and fruit.

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My neighbor sends us delicious store-bought pecan pies every year. They’re classy, neat, nicely packaged and delicious. A definite favorite! I really look forward to them each Purim.

My sister traditionally gives saran-wrapped smoked fish with chickpeas and vegetables. We always look forward to it and enjoy it at the meal on Purim day.

I’m quite particular and would rather not eat homemade food from people I don’t know well. As for the food itself, chocolate always wins!

Quality closed packaged foods are the most appreciated.

Cheesecake for sure! Busy mommies have no time to bake treats.

Chocolate! Because a good chocolate with a steaming cup of coffee is a great pick-me-up when I need a boost.

Next question:

When my daughter was in high school, she once complained to a teacher that she couldn’t help her mother bake hamantaschen because she had too much homework to do. The teacher’s reaction surprised me: “Do people still do that in today’s day and age?”

Well, I love getting homemade hamantaschen from my children and grandchildren, including that very daughter, who is now a grandmother herself. Although most of them use the same “passed-down-fromgenerations-ago,” recipe, somehow, each has its own signature. I also enjoy the foods they send for the seudah, which takes a bit off my workload (e.g., sides of salmon, kugels, deli rolls, and of course, the large seudah challos).

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When discussing the mitzvah of preparing shemen zayis for the Menorah, the pasuk says, “And they should take to you, [Moshe], pure olive oil, crushed for lighting” ( Shemos 27:20).

The Kli Yakar asks: Why was Klal Yisroel told to bring specifically the oil to Moshe, something we do not see by other parts of the Mishkan, such as the shulchan, aron, or bigdei kehunah? Preparing the oil seems like a simple job — squeeze an olive, and reserve the first drop for the Menorah!

PARNASSAH WASN’T coming easily to David. As a wholesaler, he spent his days trying to enlarge the circle of clients interested in his wares so he could increase his sales — and income — but it wasn’t smooth sailing. Business was not doing well, and things only seemed to be getting worse.

When a business acquaintance mentioned Japan, David was completely opposed. Do business in Japan? To a frum man like him, it was as if someone suggested he become an astronaut. Japan was totally off his map.

Several months passed, and business did not improve. The seed of that Japanese idea had settled more comfortably in his brain. Perhaps he should try his luck abroad?

David purchased a ticket on the company account and made the necessary arrangements. Travel day arrived, and David settled into his business class seat for his fourteen-and-a-halfhour flight.

Soon, the stewardesses came around serving their first meal. David received that familiar double-wrapped kosher tray. As he tackled the plastic and foil, the passenger beside him couldn’t help but notice the skimpylooking meal. He himself was being served wine cocktails and a three-course dinner on proper dishes.

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ting near a frum passenger, and his curiosity was piqued.

“There’s really good food in business class. Why do you make do with that measly meal?” he asked.

David turned to his companion. The man was well-groomed and appeared to be a respectable person. Yet he wondered if the man could possibly understand his answer.

“I’m a Jew,” he said, “and Jews don’t eat just anything. We eat only kosher, even only kosher wine.”

As expected, the passenger beside him didn’t quite understand. “You’re traveling alone on this flight, right? Nobody sees what you’re doing. Why can’t you just eat whatever you want?”

“G-d sees me,” came David’s instant response. “Jews are bound to G-d, and follow His commands wherever they may be.”

David still could not detect whether his companion understood, but the two continued to engage in friendly conversation, covering various topics. Just before landing, the man gave David his cell phone number and told him that he should feel free to call him if there was anything he needed as a first-timer in the country.

Things did not go easily for David in Tokyo. The language, the culture — it was all so new. And besides, he discovered there were enough local products similar to his own that kept his potential buyers satisfied. They had no need for his wares.

Several days passed, and David was on the brink of despair. After all that effort and money — what a flop of a trip! Just before he returned to New York, David decided to give the man from the plane a call.

“There’s really good food in business class. Why do you make do with that measly meal?”

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“I knew I was looking for a sharp, savvy individual, but mainly, I was looking for an honest fellow, someone I could trust completely”

“I was waiting for you,” the voice on the other end said. “A shame I didn’t take your number… I couldn’t call you!” He invited David to see him in his office.

When David walked up to the address, he saw an impressive building, large and well-appointed. It was the headquarters of Sony. Inside, he was directed to the office of the CEO.

Only now did David realize that his new friend was none other than the CEO of Sony.

The CEO welcomed him warmly and got straight to the point. “When I met you, I was on my way home from a trip to the Sony branch in the USA. The reason I went this time was not very pleasant. Not long ago, it was discovered that one of my top executives in New York was defrauding the company. Obviously, we let him go. I went to interview several candidates as replacements.

“I knew I was looking for a sharp, savvy individual, but mainly, I was looking for an honest fellow, someone I could trust completely. After all the interviewing, I wasn’t able to settle on any of the applicants.

“And then I met you. I found a person who is totally faithful to the order of his G-d, even when in a position that nobody would ever know if he defied it; a man who’s ready to make do with less just because that’s what his G-d says.

“Our conversation showed you are rather intelligent and seem to have the qualifications necessary for our open position. I want to offer you the job.”

And so David went from being a struggling salesman to a C-suite executive at Sony, with a generous compensation package.

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Every person, in every circumstance, could bring out the best of the situation — even if it seems he would be more successful if things were different.

That’s the lesson we learn from the olive. Olives are naturally bitter and

hard. It seems they have no major use or benefit. When Chazal (Eruvin) wanted to describe something bitter, they used the example of the olive. Moreover, Chazal say that olives are kasheh l’shichecha, may cause memory loss.

But when the olive is pressed, out comes shemen zayis — a valuable liquid that illuminates the world through our Shabbos and Yom Tov licht, and of course, the Menorah.

And, ironically, this very same olive that causes memory loss produces olive oil, a segulah for good memory!

How does the poor olive suddenly turn into such a notable thing?

Let’s contemplate the life of our great manhig who transmitted the Torah from Hakadosh Baruch Hu — Moshe Rabbeinu. His life’s circumstances were anything but smooth sailing.

Born to Amrom, the gadol hador, and Yocheved, a neviah, he spent his first two years basking in a microcosmic Gan Eden. He went on to live in the epitome of tumah — in the palace of Pharaoh. Moshe could have thought, Why am I here? What makes me different from my fellow brothers, the Bnei Yisroel? But instead, Moshe went out to his brothers to feel their pain. Pharaoh soon wanted his head, and he had to run away. Moshe spent ten years jailed by Yisro before marrying Tzipora, and forty years as a king in Kush, according to the Midrash.

Only when Moshe was 80 years old did Hakadosh Baruch Hu reveal Himself to him, and he became the rebbi of Klal Yisroel. How strange that someone who went through such difficulties became the great leader of his people and the transmitter of the Torah.

The secret lies in the shemen zayis. It’s a fruit that is hard, bitter and even linked to memory loss, yet specifically from this, we get the best oil, which actually stimulates wisdom and memory.

The Torah says, “And you should take to Moshe.” Yes, Yidden should come to Moshe and learn the message he lived: In every situation, do not become broken, do not despair. Every Yid has hidden kochos, even if they are as of yet invisible.

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What began in Bnei Brak as a homemade cosmetic method for treating burns has swept across Eretz Yisroel and beyond as a tried and tested remedy for burns, cuts, and various other types of skin irritations.

For over 25 years, R’ Naftali Berenstein has been studying and working with natural ingredients to heal burns and other skin conditions. From eczema to severe abrasions and burns, he has persevered in his mission to provide long-term solutions that benefit the skin and restore it to its original state.

The use of only carefully handpicked ingredients sets Berenstein Creams apart from conventional creams that have been used until now.

Ingredients such as cortisone, often found in standard creams, can irritate sensitive skin, worsening conditions rather than healing them.

Now, a natural solution has been tried and tested as a potent remedy for various ailments.

The creams’ quality oils repair and revitalize the skin’s cells, but it doesn’t stop with healing. They also remove any discoloration caused by the burn or wound, restoring the skin to its original brilliance.

A STANDING OVATION

A prominent Gerrer chassid approached his Rebbe, seeking a blessing for his son, who was scheduled to be operated on due to severe burns on his feet that hindered his ability to walk.

“See if Naftali Berenstein can provide a remedy that would avoid the need for surgery,” the Gerrer Rebbe advised.

When he informed the doctor of his intention to try a natural remedy, the doctor responded furiously, “I doubt it will work, and if you return in two weeks complaining, I don’t know if I will be able to help you!”

To his great astonishment, the patient walked into the room two weeks later, completely healed.

The doctor contacted the Israeli Health Ministry, and after carefully examining numerous cases where Berenstein Cream had been effectively used to treat various skin disorders, they approved it for widespread cosmetic use.

QUALITY AND RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

Not only is the cream superior in quality, but it also meets kashrus standards, making it suitable for use on Pesach without any chametz concerns.

MATERNAL MAGIC

Many mothers attest to the wonders of this specially patented cream, both before and after childbirth. This highly recommended cream has proven particularly effective in relieving various types of postpartum discomfort.

NOT SO SWEET

“I was in the middle of making hot chocolate one morning,” Mrs. S. relates. “Before I could pour in the milk, my young son climbed on to the counter and poured it all over himself – smothering his face and shoulders with boiling hot chocolate. B’siyatta diShmaya, with the help of the Berenstein Burn Ointment, the whole area was healed within a short period of time.”

FACING THE WORLD

“I suffered from severe abrasions on my face after tumbling off my speeding bicycle,” attests Chaim, a young bochur. “I was very embarrassed of my appearance until I discovered Berenstein Cream. Having previously tried various other creams, I was hopeful, but doubted that this one would be any different.

“‘Try it for a week, and let’s see,’ the rep in the health food store advised. A week later, I called him back to share that it had worked in such a short space of time. The abrasions began to fade until they completely healed.” Many customers also shared how this cream completely cured severe cases of acne.

A BURNING ISSUE

“As a worker in a matzah bakery, I ensure I always have Berenstein Cream on me,” Yankel says. “Recently, I suffered a major burn from the matzah paddle while removing the matzos from the oven. I quickly applied the cream, and within just a day or two, there was hardly any sign that anything had happened. After a few more days, it had completely healed.”

THICK-SKINNED

Parents of a child born without skin on his feet were told that their only option was to wait a few months before performing a complicated surgery. After applying Berenstein Cream for a few months, the need for surgery disappeared –b’siyatta diShmaya, the skin had grown, “on its own.”

RUBBING IT IN

With five different creams available for all conditions and ages, together with a Burn Kit, Berenstein has the whole family covered.

Face Ointment

Ideal for acne burns and dry lips, this cream can also be used for diaper rash. The specially refined oils restore the skin’s natural softness, especially after adhesive closures.

Natural Ointment

Perfect for healing sunburn or simple irritation, this blend of oils effectively addresses various types of burns.

Burn Ointment

Besides preventing scarring and infection, it alleviates pain and repairs skin cells.

Zipper Ointment

Formulated for babies, this cosmetic cream can be used from as young as three months old, to restore burn-damaged skin to its original glory.

This can also be used for all ages as the ideal finishing touch after stitches, burns and many other conditions have been healed, to bring back the skin’s natural color.

Maternal Skin Care Ointment

This special blend of delicate oils works wonders, both before and after childbirth. More details are available in store

Burn Kit

A combination of bandages and Berenstein Cream, designed for first-aid treatment of burns. Using the right cream immediately is essential for proper wound healing.

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Proposed Homeless Shelter Sparks Safety Concerns

There was an unusually large turnout at a February 25 Community Board 12 meeting, with Boro Parkers turning out to voice their concerns about a planned homeless shelter in the area that could hold dozens of families with children.

BoroPark24 reported that the Department of Social Services has been eyeing properties at 5001 10th Avenue and 1016 50th Street for the shelter, which would have 82 units for homeless families, and six rent-stabilized apartments for pre-existing tenants.

While the Department of Social Services described the plan as “supporting better living with a better living environment,” area residents made their objections to the plan clear. Some asked why a new shelter is being planned in the heart of a quiet residential neighborhood, when the city has been busy shutting down existing shelters throughout the five boroughs. Safety was a key issue for many of those who spoke at the meeting, with concerns expressed that the shelter would tax local infrastructure, including the already overcrowded public school.

It’s Official: Cuomo Announces Mayoral Bid

Ending months of speculation, former governor Andrew Cuomo has decided to seek public office again, throwing his hat into the ring for the upcoming mayoral race.

Despite Cuomo’s fall from grace making major headlines, he is still considered to be a serious contender to unseat Mayor Eric Adams, and according to the New York Post, many see him as a frontrunner in the June Democratic primary. Cuomo announced his mayoral bid in a seventeen-minute video released on March 1, where he described New York City as feeling “threatening” and “out of control.”

Supporters of the plan dismissed those arguments, insisting the shelter’s impact would be minimal, and fears about crime and other issues were being blown out of proportion.

Republican mayoral candidate and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa was one of the many people who attended the meeting. He noted that the shelter was planned without any input from the community, and that the proposal was grossly unfair to the building’s existing tenants.

“We need more affordable units for sensible locations, not a building with paying tenants,” said Sliwa.

Assemblyman Lester Change announced his opposition to the homeless plan online, saying, “We can not afford to compromise the safety and character of our community. I urge @ nycmayoradams to consider alternative solutions that prioritize both the needs of our community and the homeless population.”

Briefly addressing the multiple scandals that had him leaving Albany in shame, Cuomo acknowledged that he had made mistakes in the past.

“I believe I learned from them and that I am a better person for them,” said Cuomo. “And I hope to show you that every day.”

While Cuomo is originally from Queens, it has been decades since he last lived in New York City. A change of his voting address to Manhattan last year was seen as the first sign that he was contemplating a run for Gracie Mansion.

Former New York City comptroller Scott Stringer, who is also on the ballot for the Democratic mayoral primary, wasted no time in targeting Cuomo. Stringer faulted the former mayor for destroying the subways and cutting billions in Medicaid and public school funding.

“Andrew Cuomo is now officially running to lead the city he repeatedly threw under the bus as governor, and now he wants New Yorkers to rehabilitate his reputation?” noted Stringer. “Give me a break.”

Comptroller Brad Lander, another mayoral hopeful, commented on Cuomo’s “sad attempt to get attention,” reminding city residents how he had been forced to resign for actions including “leading thousands of New Yorkers to their deaths during Covid-19.”

Chaveirim Members Honored at Appreciation Event

Dozens of Boro Park Chaveirim members turned out at The Premiere Hall in Boro Park on February 25. There, goodhearted volunteers who respond to calls for help of every kind enjoyed a well-deserved night out in appreciation for their service.

In a heartfelt gesture, Chaveirim recognized its Shabbos goy, Tony, for his ongoing dedication that can be witnessed every Shabbos and Yom Tov. Also recognized for their efforts were more than 30 Chaveirim volunteers, each of whom has responded to more than 750 calls in the past year.

Members of the NYPD’s 66th Precinct came to celebrate the Chaveirim volunteers, as did NYPD Deputy Chief Richie Taylor and numerous elected officials and their representatives. In addition to enjoying a gala dinner that included entertainment by mentalist David Blatt, each of the Chaveirim volunteers was gifted with a Havdalah set and a high visibility raincoat.

Falling Tree Misses Passersby by Inches

Three visitors to Boro Park had a Shabbos they will never forget, narrowly escaping with their lives when a tree crashed to the ground just inches behind them.

The trio had come from Flatbush to Boro Park for a simcha and were returning home via 59th Street on March 1 when the incident occurred. One member of the group said that he had noticed the tree as they neared 20th Avenue, describing it as “old, dead and filled with cracks.”

“A split second later, we heard a large crack,” he said, with home surveillance video showing the three running for their lives as the rotting tree crashed down onto the sidewalk. The fallen tree, which appeared to be at least partially hollow on the inside, extended into 59th Street, coming within yards of a parked car that appeared to sustain no damage.

A homeowner on the block invited the clearly stunned group into his home to make a l’chaim. After hearing the three say that no one would believe what had just happened to them, the homeowner promised to give them the footage from his home surveillance camera after Shabbos.

Trump Offers Bird Flu Plan as Egg Prices Expected To Outpace Predictions

Warnings of a 20% jump in egg prices appear to have been wrong, with the United States Department of Agriculture warning of increases that could actually top 40% in the 2025 calendar year.

Yahoo News reported that some consumers in Connecticut are paying nearly $20 a dozen for their eggs, with Key Food and C-Town customers paying a more modest but still painful $12 for a carton of standard eggs. Food Fair Supermarket president Tim Forth told West Viriginia’s WSAZ News that while his stores pay a wholesale price of $8 per dozen, they sell on store shelves at $7.49. A discounted price of $5.49 is available to customers who spend $7.99 on other purchases at Food Fair.

“Be patient with us,” said Forth. “We understand the pain that goes on with this, and as supplies come up, I’m sure you’re gonna see prices go down.”

The catastrophic avian flu that has affected 166 million birds is responsible for the jump in egg prices, and President Donald Trump’s team has been working hard to come up with solutions. A multi-pronged plan outlined last week by USDA

secretary Brooke Rollins could include importing eggs from other countries and a rollback of some of the egg industry’s many regulations. Looking ahead to prevent similar issues in the future, Rollins said that the USDA is investing resources into efforts that would prevent bird flu.

Woman Hit With $4K Fine for Blocking Hydrant After Double Fatal Fire

Parking at a fire hydrant may seem appealing when spots are scarce, but as a New York City woman discovered last week, it can also be extremely costly.

The New York City Fire Department issued its first ever criminal summons to the unidentified woman, whose illegally parked car hindered access to the closest hydrant when a fire broke out in the Bronx on February 12. Two people died in the three-alarm fire at the Anthony Avenue building, and a video of the fire shows how firefighters had to snake their hose around several cars to access the hydrant.

The FDNY’s Bureau of Fire Prevention hit the woman with a criminal summons that resulted in a $4,000 fine. With firefighters encountering numerous blocked hydrants in New York City, Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker said that he hopes that this incident will remind people that it is illegal to park within 15 feet of a hydrant.

“Seconds count in an emergency, and blocking a fire hydrant is a selfish decision that can kill people and endanger FDNY members as they work to save residents,” said Tucker. “Our Bureau of Fire Prevention took decisive action following the fatal multiple-alarm fire in the Bronx, and now we are seeing the results. I hope this significant fine sends a clear message to New Yorkers: Don’t block a fire hydrant.”

Anyone who sees a blocked fire hydrant is urged to report it to the city by calling 311 or reporting it online at New York City’s 311 website.

Perela leaves Yanky at a babysitter for the first time so she can go to work. Kaily feels alone and abandoned without money, a source of income or family support.

have right after receiving her first paycheck and signing her first contract.

She closed her eyes, trying to recapture the elation she’d felt when Tziri had crowed how all the corduroy dresses were flying off the shelves.

“You’re a genius, Perela! Every woman came in saying, gimme that dress that doesn’t need a shell!”

Perela gathered Yanky in her arms and gazed at his red, puffy eyes. He looked back with distrust. Stupid, stupid rain boots. I lost my child’s trust because of you.

She hugged Yanky and nestled her face in the crook of his neck, the smell of baby wipes and banana overwhelming her senses. His little body vibrated and his hands clutched her sheitel. She hugged and rocked him softly.

“Yanky… Shhh…”

“Maaa… Maa…” Yanky whimpered.

Perela felt like whimpering along with him. She thanked Morah and listened with a half ear as she kept repeating, “I’m telling you. All kids are like this the first few days. Then they love it.”

Right. It was still better than Tziri’s “This will build him.”

My foot. The same way breathing deeply took the place of davening. Yanky held on tightly to her neck, knotting her freshly set sheitel with his grip, but she didn’t care.

What had Ezriel said? “Anyone can do your job, but only you can be your kids’ mother.” Not a great thought to

Then she’d whipped out an envelope and handed it to her with a flourish. “Your well-deserved paycheck!”

Perela had taken the envelope reverently. Her first paycheck. The freedom that comes with money was just a bonus to the high she was already feeling.

Then Perela had sketched the design for the boots. She drew the cutest little yarn doll hugging the Prance logo and sat with Tziri to choose the colors. Perela had insisted on navy and red for those who wanted matching boys and girls, a striking yellow for those who, well, liked striking yellow, and magenta because that would be the summer color next season.

Now she looked at her innocent little boy.

“You missed me?” She patted him softly.

Who cared about those overpriced boots anyway? The world wouldn’t be a better place with them.

Though Tziri had convinced her otherwise.

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“You’ll see! Every woman who goes to the country and knows anything about anything will have their kids prancing in Prance boots! Not only that. In the summer! It’s another whole line! It’s not going to be like, okay, let’s take some old boots to the country for the mud. It’s going to be a thing on their country list! Same level of importance as, say, swim stuff, or mosquito repellant, or sunscreen.”

Or food. Or drinks. Or clothes. A total necessity.

When Yanky finally calmed down, she gently strapped him into his stroller. For a moment, she imagined herself cuddling with Yanky on the couch, bathing him so he would smell like her house again, and then she would even have a few minutes to pull together a decent supper.

But, no, guilt always came first. Breathwork! Abracadabra… breathwork. Lemme find peace in my heart. In… In….In…

Argh! She was going to aspirate from inhaling so much air. Or maybe the spirituality was too much for her non-spiritual body?

She ran the few blocks to her mother’s house. This was not the way she imagined her first day as a fashion consultant at Prance D’Paris.

But then again, with Kaily around, she could always expect to feel worse than she was meant to be feeling. Take this visit, for example.

Kaily had called her with an entire litany of reasons she had to shop with Sruly today. Fine. She understood. But then she said, “I haven’t left the house since Erev Yom Kippur, unless you count aqua therapy, of course.”

Chas v’shalom. She would never count aqua therapy.

“And, nebach for Sruly. I was so busy with Mommy, I barely had time for him.”

Fine. Go, but don’t guilt me.

So of course Perela had agreed to come.

“You’re sure you can’t be here before two-thirty? I wanted to go twoish. But now I won’t have enough time before you have to run to your kids’ buses.”

“YAY!” PERELA CHEERED. THIS WAS THE FIRST SHE’D HEARD OF THE PLAY. HAD SHE BEEN THAT TUNED OUT?

Perela had assured her it was fine for her to leave at two, their mother could be alone for a bit. Could she? Her heart hammered as she hurried up the walkway.

Why did I agree? she asked herself.

Why? Because if not, I would be the evil sister and uncaring daughter who couldn’t cover for an hour or two while her poor divorced sister shopped with her son the chasan.

She woke Yanky from his second nap, ran up the front steps, and put in the code for the combination lock.

“Hi, Ma,” she called.

The sight in the kitchen made Perela’s blood run cold. Her mother was clutching the kitchen sink for dear life. Her walker was just out of reach behind her.

“Oh… Perela,” her mother whispered. Her eyes were huge and fearful. “Perela,” she repeated, “I thought you’d never come. I just wanted to wash my hands, and the walker… rolled away.”

Yeah, that’s what walkers tend to do.

Perela helped her mother sit down. “How long were you standing like this?” she asked shakily. It was her fault. She’d assured Kaily that it was okay for their mother to be alone.

She filled a cup of water for her mother and settled her cranky son with some toys.

“Ma,” she said gently, “why didn’t you wait for me? Didn’t Kaily tell you I’d be here at two-thirty?”

Her mother didn’t answer. Her fingers danced on the table to a rhythm she couldn’t follow.

“Perela!” her mother cried suddenly. “I can’t even wash my hands myself. What has become of me?” Her voice was so anguished, Perela’s heart broke for her.

Stupid rainboots.

She checked her watch. The plan

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THE SIGHT IN THE KITCHEN MADE PERELA’S BLOOD RUN COLD. HER MOTHER WAS CLUTCHING THE KITCHEN SINK FOR DEAR LIFE. HER WALKER WAS JUST OUT OF REACH BEHIND HER

was for her to be here until threethirty, and Kaily would be home at about four. But after what she just saw, how could she leave her mother alone? If she stayed, she would miss Charni’s bus and probably also Avrumy’s.

“I started my job today,” Perela shared. Distraction always worked. She told her mother all about her day, about Tziri’s weird ideas, about her trip to China.

As she spoke, she could inhale the fresh scent of freshly brewed coffee, tap into that energy that coursed through her veins as she stared at the computer screen, watching her sketch come to life.

By the time she had to leave, her mother was smiling, and her good feelings were back. Yanky would get used to the babysitter, she would be with Mommy every Wednesday and Sunday when she was off from work, and things would settle down.

Tziri had even offered to send her extra cleaning help. The workers in the store were on salary, and she often took them home to help her.

“Ma. I hate what I’ll be doing now,” Perela said. “But I’m going to miss the kids’ buses if I don’t leave right now. Kaily will be home in about ten minutes. Can you stay put until she gets here?”

Her mother laughed. “I remember running to Yiddy’s bus and dropping you in those old-fashioned playpens for those two minutes. They should have such cages for people like me.”

“I’ll see if Prance wants to produce them,” Perela answered playfully.

She ran home, only to see Charni’s bus pull away. She quickly called Chaya to take her off at the next stop and walked the one extra block to fetch her.

“Did you see those adorable cor-

duroy dresses at Prance?” Chaya asked.

Perela nodded and hurried home. Her head swam with images of boots, her mother holding on for dear life, and her sweet baby looking at her with wounded eyes.

The adrenaline seeped out as soon as she changed into a snood. Forget Yanky’s bath, forget supper. She was so, so drained

Avrumy’s bus honked, and she sleepwalked to get him inside. She had another half hour until Sheva would be home and start chewing her ear off. MSG-loaded snacks were for occasions such as this, she decided. She handed the junk to the three of them and closed her eyes on the couch.

The next thing she knew, Sheva was bouncing next to her.

“Ma! I was chosen!”

“Chosen for what?” she asked, prying one eye open.

“The solo dance! For our play!” Play? What?

“Yay!” Perela cheered. This was the first she’d heard of the play. Had she been that tuned out?

“So when is it? Can Babi come?” she asked.

“Sure grandmothers can come! It’s on a Monday. A day after Rosh Chodesh Kislev. Fourth grade always does Rosh Chodesh Kislev, but this year it’s on Sunday.” She chatted on and on, until Perela knew every last detail cold.

Together they headed to the kitchen to mark it down on the calendar.

“So let’s see here.” Perela turned the page. “Okay, here it is! Rosh Chodesh is on December 1. So the play is that Monday.”

Her hand hovering over the calendar, Perela froze. Monday, December 2 — that was the day of her flight back from China… landing at 8 p.m.

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Embrace the Purim spirit with these enticing treats that simply proclaim fun and good cheer.

KOKOSH CAKE COOKIES

I tasted this cookie when a neighbor sent some over, and I knew I had to get the recipe. Easily made by hand, they’re soft, rich and so good, you’ll want to bake them on repeat!

INGREDIENTS

4 eggs

¾ cup sugar

1 cup oil

1 T. vanilla sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

5 cups Wondermills flour Chocolate syrup, for smearing over dough

FILLING

2 cups sugar

1 cup cocoa

1 T. vanilla sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.

2. In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar (this can be done with a fork as well). Add the remaining ingredients, and mix well until a dough forms.

3. In a bowl or bag, combine all filling ingredients. Set aside.

4. Divide the dough into three equal parts.

5. Roll out each piece of dough into a large, ⅛-inch-thick rectangle.

6. Smear a thin layer of chocolate syrup over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.

7. Add a handful of filling over the syrup, making sure it is fully covered.

8. Roll up the dough jelly-roll style.

9. Cut several slits on the top to allow air to escape while baking.

10. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until slightly golden.

11. Remove from the oven, and cut into 1-inch pieces immediately.

SHABBOS PARTY COOKIES

These cookies are everything you love about a Shabbos party rolled into one. With snacks and treats baked right in, they’re the ultimate festive bite for your Purim celebration.

INGREDIENTS

2 sticks margarine

½ cup sugar

¾ cup light brown sugar

1 egg

2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 cups Wondermills flour

1 tsp. baking soda

¼ tsp. salt

1 cup chopped pretzels

1 cup crushed potato chips

½ cup chocolate chips

½ cup candy-coated chips

3 waffle cones, crushed (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.

3. In a bowl, beat the margarine and sugars.

4. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix until combined.

5. Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well to combine.

6. Add in the pretzels, potato chips, chocolate chips, candy chips and waffle cones. Fold in until just combined.

7. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough.

8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool fully before handling.

FILL-YOUROWN HAMANTASCHEN

Experience the fun of making your own creamfilled hamantaschen! It’s a great way to keep the kids entertained, especially during this hectic time of year.

INGREDIENTS

1 stick margarine

1 egg + 1 yolk

½ cup sugar

1 vanilla

2½ cups Wondermills flour

¼ cup orange juice

1½ tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. salt

FILLINGS

Bakers Choice Raspberry Jam

Bakers Choice Apricot Jam

Bakers Choice Chocolate Cream

DIRECTIONS

1. In a bag or bowl, mix all dough ingredients until well combined. Roll out and cut circles using a cookie cutter or drinking glass. Form hamantaschen. Bake at 350° for 17 to 20 minutes.

2. While it bakes, fill syringes (available on Amazon) with cream. Serve the hamantaschen with the filled syringes for a fun Purim activity.

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A delightful burst of flavor in every bite, these pinwheels are sure to be a hit. With their savory meat filling and flaky puff pastry, you'll want to keep going back for "just one more."

INGREDIENTS

2 sheets puff pastry dough

1½ lbs ground beef

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp Lieber’s oil

1 (8 oz) can Lieber’s sliced mushrooms, drained

1 tsp Lieber’s salt

DIRECTIONS

½ tsp Lieber’s black pepper

½ tsp Lieber’s cumin

1 tsp Lieber’s paprika

½ tsp Lieber’s onion powder

½ tsp Lieber’s garlic powder

½ cup + 2 Tbsp Lieber’s creamy Dijon mustard

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In the Purim story, we find ourselves on a roller coaster ride of a narrative, navigating twists and turns and unexpected corners that yield fortuitous results. The crux of the Purim story is that the Hand of Hashem remained hidden throughout, and that deliverance for Am Yisroel came from the most unexpected sources.

In warfare and in espionage, which is the craft of spying, victory often depends on the unexpected. Fool your enemy into believing that you are stronger than you really are, or that you are coming from a different place than you really are, and you may just vanquish your foes by taking them by surprise. History has shown us that victories don’t always come to the numerically superior, but rather depend on the bravery of the few who manage to outwit the enemy.

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Here are three stupendous tales of espionage success. All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable . . . when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far.

– Sun Tzu, The Art of War

The Fake Army That Won the War

It was 1942, and the war was not going well for the British. Hitler’s monstrous Nazi forces, ym”sh, had gobbled up Europe, swallowing one country after another. France, Belgium and Holland had fallen like bowling pins. The British had suffered a humiliating withdrawal at Dunkirk, where the remnants of the limping British army were evacuated from a fallen France. Meanwhile, London was being pummeled nightly by the German Luftwaffe in the infamous Blitz.

And then there was North Africa. The Middle East wasn’t just about sand and camels. Whoever controlled Egypt controlled the Suez Canal, and whoever controlled the canal controlled the Mediterranean Sea and beyond. Italy’s Mussolini had cast a hungry eye on North Africa, and German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, nicknamed the “Desert Fox,” was quickly blasting his way through. The German forces came as close as Tobruk, an important port city in Egypt. Cairo was next.

The German army was vastly superior, both in power and in number. If the Germans had known the true number of Allied forces stationed in Egypt, they would have laughed their way to world domination. But they didn’t know, and that was wholly the work of one man: British army

officer Dudley Clarke.

No one quite knew what Dudley Clarke’s official job was. It seemed as if all he did was sit at the bar in Shepheard’s Hotel in Cairo and tell funny stories. But in fact, the vastly underarmed and outmanned British army depended on the round-faced little man to stop the Germans from conquering North Africa.

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Clarke set about on a complicated mission: His goal was to deceive the Germans into believing they were dealing with a vast army, complete with an untold number of squadrons, naval fleets and bomber groups, and possessing scores of airplanes and ships. This was an army that existed solely in the meticulous files of ‘A’ force, the squadron he had conjured out of thin air.

He created a completely fictitious British paratrooper unit, when no such unit existed. Then the information was conveniently “leaked” to the Germans and Italians. He created the SAS, the 1st Special Air Service Brigade, which was later to become famous for its daring commando raids and very un-British style of guerrilla warfare. But back then, it didn’t even exist. But that didn’t stop Clarke from outfitting them with brand-new uniforms that he designed, down to the last stripe. He then sent two soldiers dressed in his newly-created SAS uniforms to wander around Cairo and other Egyptian cities, so that the right tongues would wag about this mysterious new army unit. After the war, the extent of his success was discovered: German intelligence overestimated the amount of Allied troops in North Africa by a full 250,000!

By the time the theater of war shifted toward an Allied invasion of Europe, Clarke had honed his craft into an art. The most important act of deception was to deceive the Germans as to where, when and how the invasion of Eu-

rope would begin. “Operation Mincemeat” was an elaborate hoax designed to fool the Germans into believing the Allies were about to invade Greece and Sardinia, when the true destination was Sicily. Clarke’s team procured the body of a homeless man who had swallowed rat poison, and dressed him as a Major in the Royal Marines. With his flair for theatrics, his team gave the “Major” some major personality, even including a receipt for a gift he purportedly bought for family back home. But most importantly, in his pockets they placed maps with markings telling the Germans exactly what they wanted them to think, in order to divert them from their true goal.

Across the Channel, the British were hard at work, expanding on Clarke’s original plans for deception. When tanks were moved to be put into use, their original spots were quickly filled with dummy tanks, made out of inflatable material, to hoodwink the Germans into believing the British had many more tanks than they really did. Additionally, useless metal strips were airdropped along the French coast to confuse German radar.

German reconnaissance aircraft soon started reporting on a massive British buildup in Southeast England, noting large convoys of tanks and landing craft, leading them to believe that the British were planning a massive invasion of France at Calais. In fact, what they were seeing was a completely fictional army, built up with wood, canvas and empty barrels.

Four-hundred parachutists were dropped over France in the early hours of the invasion, all in the wrong places. The Allies, of course, were landing at Normandy. The parachutists were landing everywhere but at Normandy, and could have gotten a medal for their performance — had they been human. However, they were dummies made of cloth and string. Some of them even exploded on landing, leading the Germans to believe they were hearing the sounds of a furious battle.

WWII was the war that changed the world. But what also changed was the way that wars of the future would be fought. Intelligence gathering, espionage and elaborate deception were now just as important as having boots on the ground.

He created a completely fictitious British paratrooper unit, when no such unit existed. Then the information was conveniently “leaked” to the Germans and Italians

The British Queen of Espionage

One of the most important intelligence operators in England during WWII was a Jewish woman named Vera Atkins. For most of her life, Atkins hid her Jewish identity. She was born to Jewish parents named Rosenberg in Galatz, Romania, and she later anglicized her name to Atkins by taking some liberties with her mother’s maiden name, which was “Etkin.” She grew up in an affluent area of Bucharest and had many connections in the diplomatic and business world. She escaped to England in 1937 and was recruited as a secretary for the SOE.

The SOE, the Special Operations Executive, was an irregular British organization that was created by Winston Churchill himself. Their sole purpose was to create havoc for the Nazis in Europe. They were known as “Churchill’s Secret Army” and were instructed to be as ungentlemanly as possible. They were called a slew of tongue-in-cheek

nicknames, such as the “Baker Street Irregulars” or the “Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.”

Operators were put through the toughest training regimens, leading to their ultimate goal: being dropped into France to aid the French Resistance and dispatch intelligence reports from France. The most dangerous job was as a wireless radio operator, with the average agent surviving for only six weeks before being caught by the Germans. Vera Atkins rose through the ranks until she became the assistant to Maurice Buckmeister, the head of “F Section.” The “F” was for France, and Vera’s particular job was to train female SOE agents before they were dropped into France. She recruited girls who were possible candidates, and then saw them through the entire process of training until she escorted them to the airfield from where they were sent to their missions in France. She was famously thorough, examining every bit of their clothing and luggage to make sure there was no way they could be suspected of being British. Their pockets were searched for cigarettes and matches, making sure they were only from French brands. Even the embroidery on their clothes had to be done by known French tailors. Agents were ruthlessly and relentlessly drilled on French language, culture and behavior. After all, an

Agents were ruthlessly and relentlessly drilled on French language, culture and behavior. After all, an agent could be caught by something as innocuous as looking to the left before crossing the street

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agent could be caught by something as innocuous as looking to the left before crossing the street. (In England, drivers drive on the left side of the road. In continental Europe, they drive on the right.) Agents were given false identities and watertight cover stories. Some posed as nurses, others as traveling saleswomen. Everyone had their own story, complete with false identity papers and an accent that matched the region they were supposedly from.

Many of the SOE agents were caught, but many more managed to evade capture and convey crucial information to the British to help them prepare for their eventual landing in Normandy. Agents were chosen for their ability to pass as French and for their French speaking abilities, and especially for their ability to weasel their way out of tricky situations. One wireless operator was caught by the Germans along with her radio. She managed to convince the Germans that she was a nurse, and that the radio was an X-ray machine! Another agent escaped arrest by biting her tongue and using the gushing blood as “proof” that she was suffering from tuberculosis.

After the war, Vera Atkins was plagued by guilt over what had happened to “her girls.” She traveled to postwar Europe, visiting DP camps and talking to other survivors of concentration camps. She found out what had happened to the SOE agents who had disappeared, and who had ended up in Nazi concentration camps such as Dachau or Ravensbrück, a women’s camp.

Even years after the war, she remained an enigmatic figure. She shunned publicity and kept the secrets of the SOE close. In a rare interview, she said that “every scrape [of intelligence] was under lock and key, or destroyed.”

Vera Atkins was awarded the Croix de Guerre by France in 1948, and appointed a CBE, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, in 1997. CBE is the highest ranking Order of the British Empire and awarded to people who make significant contributions in their field. She died in 2000.

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One of the most outspoken voices in support of Israel today comes from a surprising origin. Mosab Hassan Yousef is a son of one of the senior founding members of Hamas, and spurned a lifetime of indoctrination and hatred to become one of the most fearless voices in support of the Jewish people.

Yousef was born in Ramallah, in the West Bank. His father, Sheikh Hassan Yousef, spent many years in Israeli prisons as a result of his ties to terrorism and acts of terror. The younger Yousef grew up a fervent believer in the cause of the Palestinians, viewing every Jew as an enemy, and wanting to grow up to be a “fighter,” since that was expected of every Palestinian child. He made sure to give his father lots of “nachas,” and was first arrested at the age of ten for throwing rocks at Israeli soldiers. As the eldest child, he was groomed from an early age to take his father’s place as a leader of Hamas.

During one of his many stints in Israeli jails,

Mosab Hassan Yousef finally opened his eyes and started seeing Hamas for what it truly is: a group of terrorists, cold-blooded killers who hold nothing sacred except their own power. While in jail, he saw how Hamas members tortured and killed their fellow Muslim prisoners who they suspected, usually falsely, as collaborating with Israel. He says, “I started asking myself a question. What if Hamas succeeds? Will they destroy our people in this way?”

Yousef was then serving a sentence of sixteen months. While in prison, he started forming close ties with his Shin Bet interrogators and agreed to spy for Israel upon his release. He earned the nickname the “Green Prince” because of his “yichus” within the terrorist organization. He supplied a treasure trove of intelligence to Israel, preventing many suicide bombings and exposing many secret Hamas cells. He also played a role in thwarting the assassination of several key Israeli government figures, and according to the Shin Bet, “Many people owe him their lives and don’t even know it.” He was not motivated by money to do his dangerous work, saying that his only motivation was to save lives.

Yousef went on exposing Hamas members for years, nev-

Yousef was then serving a sentence of sixteen months. While in prison, he started forming close ties with his Shin Bet interrogators and agreed to spy for Israel upon his release. He earned the nickname the “Green Prince”

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er being suspected by Hamas since he was one of their own elite. At one point he was simultaneously working for Israel, the United States, the Palestinian Authority and Hamas!

By 1999, he had renounced Islam. When his fellow Palestinians started becoming suspicious of his activities, he escaped to the United States. His family, including his own father, disowned him and announced that his claims were “lies, all lies.” At one point, he was in danger of being deported back to the Palestinian territories, where he would surely have met a swift end. However, his Shin Bet handler, who had kept his identity a secret until then, risked exposure to testify on his behalf. His pleas to the judge in Yousef’s case, which made clear that his actions had saved countless lives, brought about his eventual American citizenship.

Despite receiving numerous death threats and being constantly accused of the “heinous” crime of being Islamophobic, Yousef has remained a tireless advocate for the Jewish people. He believes that peace will only be achieved when Hamas will be completely eradicated.

Throughout our long and tumultuous history, the Jewish people have been the target of numerous enemies who have set out to destroy us. From the neis of Chanukah to the neis of Purim, our nation has long relied on its wits and vaunted “Yiddishe kup” to outsmart its seemingly superior enemies.

We have to remember that it is Hashem Who guides us and leads our enemies down their own path to destruction.

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Purim is a time of villains and heroes. Masks and mystery. Drama and disguise.

Here, The Boro Park View speaks with three masters of production to hear more about what it’s like to get from script to stage

SHIMON YOEL KLEIN

ITZY ZIEG ZEVY WEBER

HADASSAH

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH ITZY ZIEG

I’ve been acting in professional productions for… 14 YEARS

My favorite character to play was… BENNY,

A CHARACTER THAT APPEARS IN THE PLAY AKIVA

The most difficult part I ever played was… THE ROSH HAKAHEL IN INTEREN

SHRIFT

The largest audience I’ve performed for was… AT NJPAC, WHICH SEATS OVER 3,300 PEOPLE

FIRST ACT: THE SCRIPT

A GOOD SCRIPT IS ONE THAT IS…

“Based on a powerful story,” Itzy says. “This means that first there’s a story — say a book, or whatever — and the script, which is essentially the story in dialogue, follows that plotline.”

LEARNING A CHARACTER’S LINES ENTAILS…

“Hours and hours of work. And the vibe isn’t there at all. Picture a group of fifteen men sitting in a lunchroom, bent over papers. It’s late, we’re burning hours of time, and even if you’re playing a more major character, there are still plenty of scenes where you don’t appear.”

Itzy compares it to running a business in its first year. Practice involves technical, grinding work, isn’t much fun, and hardly brings in any money.

“But, of course, it’s all worth it in the end,” he says.

PRACTICE FOR A PLAY KICKS OFF…

“About two or three months before the play. Depending on how much time we have, we’ll meet either two or three times a week. But that’s referring strictly to practice,” Itzy clarifies.

Because when it comes to the rest of the production — props, sound, lights — prep begins a half year in advance.

“People with a good eye know when a show has been produced properly,” Itzy says. “A truly professional production needs six months. Six months and a million dollars.” He pauses. “Well, maybe $800,000, but not less than that.”

People think there’s big money in plays, but Itzy explains that it isn’t so. That’s because the cost of producing a show is astronomical, and ticket prices aren’t proportionately priced.

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THE ART OF DRAMA

A GOOD ACTOR…

“Has talent! Some people think that all an actor needs is confidence, and that anyone who doesn’t suffer from stage fright can act. But that isn’t how it works.”

The opposite is also true. A good actor can definitely suffer from stage fright. A healthy dose of self-confidence helps, of course, but it isn’t the one characteristic a good actor needs.

“This can be painful sometimes,” says Itzy. “When someone doesn’t know how to sing, they generally know it, and they probably won’t try to sing in front of an audience. But when someone with zero stage fright takes the stage but cannot really act, it’s difficult to tell him that maybe they aren’t the greatest fit for the job.”

TO PRODUCE A GOOD ACT…

“An actor needs to draw from their own journey and experiences to draw up emotions that are within them,” Itzy says.

That’s when the actor serves as the proper conduit for the emotional expression necessary.

“An actor doesn’t simply imitate someone; he is the character,” Itzy explains. “While he might need to rely on his imagination, it is he who is going through the challenges onstage.”

In his most recent play, Akiva, Itzy played the teenage character Benny. Benny was a boy who was looking to go out into the big wide world, and to create the tone for his interactions with the adult characters around him, Itzy says, “I literally went back to my yeshiva years. I remembered the aggravation of being a teen, I channeled it, and I felt fifteen years younger.

“My brothers laughed when they watched me act in that play,” Itzy shares. “They saw me as the bachur I used to be.”

A PARTICULAR CHARACTER TYPE I LIKE TO PLAY IS…

“Any character that is part of the storyline. I like it when my character has an impact on the general story because I feel like I give more to the audience that way.”

That’s why Itzy doesn’t really care whether he plays

Jew or non-Jew, victim or villain. He acknowledges that some parts might be more difficult to play, like the time he took the character of a rav, but in general, a strong and serious character is a great match for him.

“I don’t enjoy playing comedy,” he adds. “I don’t think I’m particularly good at it, and I don’t like acting a part that doesn’t leave a dent in the story itself. Usually, the role of comedy is for entertainment purposes and doesn’t impact the storyline the same way a serious character does.”

LIGHTS,

CAMERA, ACTION!

I FIND JOY IN ACTING WHEN…

body movements. That’s why gestures are more exaggerated, tones of voice more pronounced, and movements more distinct.”

“My performance is strong, and I connect with the audience.”

Itzy breaks down acting into two parts. The first is performing, which is especially relevant when acting onstage.

“Some people complain that stage acting is too dramatic.” Itzy agrees that there’s truth to that statement, but adds that there’s a reason for it. “When an audience watches a play, they’re sitting far from the actors, and there’s no way for them to catch every facial expression, or tiny yet telling

The second part of playing a character is the actual acting, which refers to the way an individual actor plays his character to tell the story.

“This is the part of acting I enjoy,” Itzy says. “I appreciate when the audience connects to my characters, feels what he feels, and reacts to his experiences.”

WHEN I WALK ONSTAGE…

“I feel alive,” Itzy says. “I’m so in the present moment,

there’s no before and there’s no after. There’s no need to sneeze, to hiccup — nothing.”

When performing, he explains, an actor is in “the zone,” and nothing else exists for him. He is exactly where he needs to be.

“Maybe this lack of distractions is why I feel so alive when onstage,” Itzy reflects. “There’s no opportunity for any voices in the head. I am where I need to be, and that’s it. I remember a play where I was supposed to wear these hard shoes from India. During rehearsal, every step was so painful, I kept walking around without them. But onstage, I didn’t even remember I was wearing them. It was like these shoes didn’t exist.”

THE ROLE COSTUMES PLAY…

“Shouldn’t be underrated. A costume makes it clear that the character onstage is such-andsuch kind of person. Take the villain. We need the audience to immediately know that the character who just walked onstage is the bad guy. He needs to look the part.”

Itzy compares this to the balebus who wears a beautiful new shtreimel to shul. He doesn’t intend to look the part of a kollel yungerman; this choice of dress reflects who he is.

“During a play, that recognition must be instant, which is why costumes matter so much.”

REFLECTIONS

WHEN I WAS A CHILD…

“I knew that I wanted to act onstage one day,” Itzy remembers. “I was in kitah ches when that dream was born, and it eventually became a reality.”

What was the catalyst for his actual involvement in drama?

“Somehow, I was always involved,” Itzy says. “Ari

Abramowitz, who’s a very popular actor and scriptwriter, is my uncle’s neighbor, and so I was familiar with the acting scene. But it all came together for me the summer after my wedding, when I served as assistant head counselor at a boys’ camp. That year, I took part in the play the counselors put on, and after the performance, someone came up to me and asked if I’d join the Interen team. Of course, I said yes, and just like that, I was in.”

A FLOP I REMEMBER…

“Happened during the final show of Interen Kenigreich, the first play I ever acted in,” Itzy says. “In that scene, the king, played by Yossi Frankel, had to take off his cape and crown and pass it to someone else as a symbolic move. Another actor, Mordechai Hersh Hershkowitz, was supposed to remove Yossi’s cape, and I was supposed to help him.

“The problem was that before the last play, Yossi forgot to put on his royal shirt under his cape. When Mordechai Hersh and I approached, Yossi tried signaling to us with his eyes, but we had no idea what he wanted. After some awkward stalling, the situation became glaringly obvious, and all of us onstage burst into laughter. It was so funny, even those who didn’t know what was going on laughed, and it took an awfully long time for everyone to calm down. In the end, Yossi passed on his kingship by only removing his crown.”

A MESSAGE I’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE AUDIENCE WOULD BE…

“To try to be present for those few hours you’re in the audience. So much work went into the production you’re watching, and it would be a pity to waste it. Enjoy the drama, the props, the energy in the air — it’ll be over so fast, you don’t want to miss any of it.”

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SHIMON YOEL KLEIN

I’ve been acting in professional productions for… 8 YEARS

My favorite character to play was… KING RICHARD, A KIND, WISE BUT STILL TOUGH KING WHO APPEARED IN THE SHACHMAT PLAY

The most difficult part I ever played was… A COMEDIAN IN THE PLAY TAKTIK. EVERYTHING WENT WRONG FOR THIS CHARACTER, WHICH WAS VERY FUNNY BUT A DIFFICULT ACT TO PULL OFF

The largest audience I’ve performed for was… WHEN I PERFORMED FOR ABOUT 7,000 PEOPLE AT THE SATMAR REBBE’S SHUSHAN PURIM TISH AT THE AGE OF 12

FIRST ACT: THE SCRIPT

A GOOD SCRIPT IS ONE THAT IS…

“Written by a scriptwriter who knows how to create dialogue that will result in a strong performance.”

As a scriptwriter himself, Shimon Yoel explains that even a good story can fall flat if the script isn’t strong enough.

“The kuntz is that the lines should match the character,” he explains. “A villain can’t be encouraging or make any jokes, and a hero can’t be cynical.”

WHAT PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT A SCRIPTWRITER…

“Is that he’s involved from the beginning of the story’s conception all the way until the last curtain drops.”

Shimon Yoel explains that the reason for this is that it’s important that the actors deliver their lines naturally and fluently. So even once a script is written, it will be tweaked throughout all the rehearsals so that the dialogue works for both the characters and the actors.

When the actors get their scripts for the first time, a reading is held. The actors read their respective lines while the scriptwriter sits off the side and highlights where the actors are getting stuck.

“There’s one actor who doesn’t like using fancy vocabulary. If I include such words in his lines, they’ll never flow naturally. So we tweak his lines for him.

“Whenever we need to adjust lines like this, we ask the actor, ‘How would you say this? How would you express this idea?’ And then we play around with the line until we hit that perfect compromise.”

Even when the actors are already onstage performing for the crowd, the scriptwriter is still listening for the lines that

don’t emerge smoothly. He’ll mark it down and correct it in time for the next performance.

“That’s why,” Shimon Yoel says, “the scriptwriter’s job is only complete once the last curtain comes down.”

WHAT PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ACTORS…

“Is that we work really, really hard before a play,” Shimon Yoel says. “It’s before Yom Tov, and we spend so much time away from home. But after the last performance, we know it’s all been worthwhile.”

Another thing he notes is the cohesiveness of people in the industry.

“It’s very geshmak to be part of the team. We become like one big family, and we help each other, go to each other’s simchas — it’s beautiful.”

THE ART OF DRAMA

A GOOD ACTOR…

“Needs to be a good storyteller.” Shimon Yoel is very clear about this. “The way an actor interprets his lines, and where he places the stress when saying the words, can completely change the meaning of the story.

“That’s where an acting director comes in,” Shimon Yoel adds. “He sits with every actor separately and makes sure that the actor understands the script and the meaning of every line.”

This is in contrast to a stage director, who is the one directing the big picture as seen from off stage. The stage director will point out if one actor is blocking another, or whether they should move forward, melt into the background, and so on.

TO PRODUCE A GOOD ACT…

“An actor has to know the story really well, know his lines really well, and interact with the audience properly,” Shimon Yoels says. “To interact with the audience, an actor needs to face forward.”

He notes that because of the glare of the lighting, it’s pretty difficult to see individual faces in the audience, so it isn’t distracting to face them. But the audience, on the other hand, sees the actor looking at them anyway.

Sometimes an actor says the next actor’s lines by mistake. Or they mix up the order of their lines. But usually, the actors onstage are the only ones who are aware of the error.

“When it comes to my own production company,” Shimon Yoel continues, “I always tell the actors that if something goes wrong, just keep moving. The worst thing you can do is stop short, because that’s when the audience will catch on that something went wrong.”

A PARTICULAR CHARACTER TYPE I LIKE TO PLAY IS…

“Any character; I actually prefer to get a different kind of character every time. I like the challenge of it. Also, if I keep acting as the same type of character over and over again, I’ll get bored of the act, and the audience will get bored of seeing me onstage that way.”

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

I FIND JOY IN ACTING WHEN…

“There’s feedback coming from the people in the audience. When we hear their reactions, or feel their fear or relief, it’s an amazing feeling.”

According to Shimon Yoel, rehearsal is all about getting the flow of the play. But once it’s time to get onstage, the energy is completely different.

“Once you’re onstage, there are costumes, and the lighting, and the sound… It’s a whole new experience. Add to that the reactions from the audience, and the motivation is so much more intense for the actor.”

But Shimon Yoel cautions audiences not to take things too far.

“Sometimes, when an actor walks onstage, boys in the audience begin cheering his name. They might think he appreciates this recognition, but actors find this very dis-

tracting. Especially when a man is dressed like Moshke, or like a king, you can be sure that he doesn’t want the crowd yelling his name.”

DIFFICULT MOMENTS ONSTAGE ARISE WHEN…

“Things happen that are outside of your control. Let’s say you’re in a conversation with another actor, and he’s blanking. Or the mics are malfunctioning. It’s pretty scary to have 3,000 people watching you when you have no idea what to do.”

Shimon Yoel admits that this is the downside of relying on technology. In days and plays gone by, actors would ad-lib more freely, but nowadays, when everything is mapped out to the second — lighting and sound included — you have to be completely loyal to the plan.

“Of course,” Shimon Yoel adds, “nowadays we have people feeding the lines into actors’ earbuds, but still. If an actor depends on that help and doesn’t practice his lines enough because of it, and then his earbuds malfunction, he’s in trouble.”

THE ROLE COSTUMES PLAY…

“Accounts for 80% of the character,” Shimon Yoel says. “Walking onstage isn’t enough. Imagine rehearsing for the play, and the villain, who is sporting a long beard and a yellowed tallis katan, is standing over you with a pretend sword in his hand… The vibe just isn’t there. Once he has a shaven head, is wearing a dramatic costume, and is holding a real-looking sword, it’s a whole different act.”

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WHEN I WAS A CHILD…

“I already loved acting. From the age of seven or eight, I used to put up puppet shows for my friends.”

By the time Shimon Yoel was ten or eleven, he was leading the kids’ play that was performed on Purim before the Satmar Rebbe, shlit”a, and thousands of chassidim. Soon before his thirteenth birthday, he put on a play for the Rebbe all by himself, changing voices and hats to depict the

change of characters, all of whom he was playing.

“There was a show planned for that year as well,” says Shimon Yoel, “but due to a snowstorm, the Rebbe couldn’t make it to Williamsburg, where the event was planned. At the very last minute, I got a call from the rosh hakahal asking if I could fill in, and so I did.”

Shimon Yoel wasn’t part of the acting scene as a bochur, but after his marriage, he performed for organizations. That’s where he met the more major players of the industry, who invited him to join their team.

A FLOP I REMEMBER…

“Was the time a watermelon fell on my foot onstage. It was super painful and I could hardly walk, but the audience thought it was part of the act.”

A MESSAGE I’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE AUDIENCE WOULD BE…

“To try to understand how much work and effort goes into each show,” Shimon Yoel says, “and to appreciate the time spent by the team on the account of creating this simchas Yom Tov.”

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH ZEVY WEBER

SHOW OF HANDS

A PRODUCTION MANAGER’S JOB DESCRIPTION IS…

“To run the show,” Zevy says. “That includes finding a venue and making sure there’s a team taking care of drama, props, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup and so on.”

It’s the job of the production manager to make sure that all the cogs are turning. He’s also the one finding a place for rehearsals, ordering supper for the actors during rehearsals, and generally keeping on top of every detail.

Zevy puts it succinctly: “Anything that happens in advance of the show goes through the production manager.”

While Zevy is not on the drama team for Epic Shpiel’s upcoming show, this time he’s the production manager. “I acted in Epic’s first four shows. Before the most recent

ZEVY WEBER has been part of the SHOW INDUSTRY for the last 10 YEARS. While he was first tapped to act for EPIC SHPIEL PRODUCTIONS, he’s since segued into the PRODUCTION part of the play.

show, I joined the production team halfway through the process, and this time I took over the whole job.”

THERE’S A PLAN, A TEAM, A SCRIPT. MOVING OVER TO PRODUCTION, THE FIRST STEP IS…

“Finding a venue. Surprisingly, this is the most difficult part of the entire production.”

Zevy explains that most — if not all — major venues are unionized, which means that booking one isn’t like booking a local wedding hall.

“For our upcoming play, we went to look at ten different venues, and they were all unionized. This means that contracts are complicated, the cost is through the roof, and there are countless rules and regulations in place regarding each venue’s employees and their rights. This translates to a huge headache for anyone renting the place, but unfortunately, there’s no way to work around it.”

Regardless, the venue has to be in place once production begins because every stage is a different size and has different proportions, and the scenery and sets need to be planned accordingly.

THE COST OF RENTING A VENUE…

“Is astronomical. The total cost runs in the hundreds of thousands.”

Zevy explains the breakdown. “It starts at about $25,000, or so they say, but then we have to pay for every prop that’s brought onto stage, every scenery backdrop hung, every machine we bring to the set — everything. And since so much of it is classified as dangerous — like the smoke machine or anything oversized, which means almost everything in the end — the prices shoot up accordingly.

“Then we need to pay their employees, who control the curtains, the machines and help with the schlepping. And there’s no saying that we’ll have our own people do it; the rule is that it has to be their em-

ployees, and we have to pay them overtime.”

So before you know it, the number is in the triple digits and then some — but the show can go on.

A WHOLE PRODUCTION

PLANNING AND BUILDING PROPS INVOLVE…

“A few teams, many hours, and lots of money.”

To start with, Zevy says, there are three prop teams: Sets, mini props and tiny props.

The sets team includes some 25 people between all the designers, artists, builders and painters involved.

“There’s one props manager,” Zevy adds, “who in addition to working on the sets himself also oversees the entire team. He’s the one in charge of making sure the sets are ready in time for rehearsal, and he’s the one marking how big the stage is, which side the sets will be coming in from, and so on. He maps everything out so it all lines up.”

For their last show, Shachmat, which was set in England, the sets team decided at the very last minute to create a working London Bridge. It wasn’t necessary for the story, but it added the element of drama to the opening of the play.

How much does such a set cost?

“Thousands of dollars,” Zevy says. “It had two motors, one for each side of the bridge so that it could open, and the whole thing needed almost an entire trailer when it was time to be transported to the show.”

Then there’s the mini props team and the tiny props team. The mini props team consists of one or two people who are responsible for props like couches, chairs, tables, stools, and so on. (Not mini, exactly, but in relation to trailer-size sets, they certainly are.)

The final props team is the tiny props team. This team usually overlaps with the mini props team, but tiny props accounts for things like pens, newspapers, swords, and anything else that the actors will need when on stage.

DRESSING A FULL CAST OF CHARACTERS INVOLVES…

“Getting hold of costumes from lots of different places,” Zevy says. “Some we order, some we rent and some we sew up. Whatever the costume is, we need to make sure that the character is quickly recognizable as the kind of person he is. Is he a Yid or not? A villain or hero?”

Contemporary costumes are easier to source, he adds, but they’re boring to look at — think a rekel and a biber hit. Colorful, more elaborate costumes are more complicated to pull together, but are way more interesting for the audience to look at.

FOR THE PRODUCTION TEAM, REHEARSAL MEANS…

“Making sure that all moving parts work well. If it moves, it has to be rehearsed.”

Take the London Bridge from Shachmat. Rehearsal meant practicing to have both sides of the motorized bridge moving in tandem. Zevy also mentions a large chess piece, also in Shachmat. Three people had to come out of that chess piece; the team had to be certain that it wouldn’t malfunction.

Another example is a house that was designed to fall apart on stage. The house was built in a way that it was able to be collapsed and then reassembled for the next show, but the process had to be rehearsed some 30 or 40 times.

“When it comes to action scenes,” Zevy says, “where so many things are meant to happen at once — lighting, sound, action — it’s super important to rehearse multiple times to make sure it all goes down smoothly.”

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

WHEN IT’S TIME TO GET ONSTAGE…

“A bunch of trailers transport the sets and props to the venue,” Zevy says. “Last time, there were six trailers total.

“After that, the venue sends down a team to make sure that everything passes muster. Sometimes they say that there are too many things on stage, or that one prop is too big. This, in fact, happened before our last show; they made us take one large set off the stage.”

While there are only two or three people in charge of moving the sets into position, the mini props team is composed of ten people who set up the stage for each scene. They’re the ones bringing the furniture onstage, and removing it when the scene is over.

“One to two people compose the tiny props team,” Zevy continues, “and it’s their job to hand tiny props to the actors when they get onstage, and take it back from them when they get off stage. This ensures that nothing gets lost, and that all the actors need to take care of is their makeup, mics and appearing onstage at the right time. It isn’t the actors’ job to remember to take along that pencil, baton or bag they might need onstage.”

The tiny props team works with lists, labels and notes — and everything they need generally fits into a total of two or three egg boxes.

“Costumes get to the venue in a minivan, and they have a team of four to five people on hand who give the costumes to the actors as needed and take them back afterward. Additionally, there’s always someone around who’s handy with a needle and thread in case things get torn during the play.”

WHEN IT COMES TO SOUND AND LIGHTING…

“The venue gets involved.”

Zevy explains that lighting is all on the venue. Before the play, the production manager, the stage manager and two people from the venue sit down to discuss what each scene needs.

“We tell them, this is a night scene that needs to be dark, this is a day scene that needs to be bright, this is a frightening scene that needs more of a somber color, and this is an action scene that may need flickering lights and drama. Once it’s discussed beforehand and the colors are recorded, with Hashem’s help, it should all go smoothly.”

Sound — except for the speaker system itself — is provided by the production team. There’s music, there’s someone on the keyboard, and there are sound effects.

“Every bang on the door has to be prerecorded,” Zevy says. “Since the auditorium is so huge, a sound like that happening in real time wouldn’t be heard by people in the audience. Same thing with the squeak of a door hinge, except every door makes a different sound, so they can’t all be the same. That’s why we need to have about ten different kinds of squeaks recorded. And during the show, these

sounds all have to be played at an exact, predetermined second to match the drama on stage.”

Lighting works the same way when it comes to action scenes. The flickering light effect has to come at the exact second that the house falls down, for instance — along with the crashing sound effect.

“In fact,” Zevy adds, “when it comes to action scenes, the stage manager makes a countdown, and a number of people have to take action in the exact same second. In this case, the house had to fall, the lighting had to flicker, the crash sound had to be activated and the smoke machine had to be turned on.”

MICS AND CAMERAS…

“Are both our responsibility,” Zevy says. “We bring down mic engineers, and they make sure that every actor is mic’d up with a functioning mic. They also keep track of each actor and the number of his mic so that when the actor goes onstage and offstage, they can turn the mic on and off at the right second. During intermission, they also make sure that each actor’s mic is fully charged so they don’t run out of juice during the second half of the play.”

These mic engineers sit in the middle of the auditorium, in a large, cordoned-off section where the cameramen also work, and from there, they control the sound.

“In terms of cameramen,” Zevy finishes, “we have eight cameras in the auditorium for the recording process, and those are also hired by the production team.”

These cameramen might begin their job all the way at the end of the project, when the show is ready to roll, but they work with care. They know that they’re the ones making sure that the play, the product of so much time, effort and energy, lasts not just for this one night, but forever.

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Face paint is a fun way to up any Purim costume and give it added dimension. While painting a face may take some time, it isn’t difficult, and you can expect the results to be fantastic. Be sure to enjoy the process, and don’t expect perfection!

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Tips

I used Snazaroo’s Party Face Paint kit to paint these faces. The kit includes a nice variety of paint colors, glitter gel, sponges and two brushes. In addition to this kit, I used a thin brush, purchased separately, as well as some glitter and rhinestones for embellishment purposes.

Before painting with a new color, dip a wet brush into the paint, and swirl it around a few times until the paint is the right consistency.

Use a dry paper towel to blot paint that is too wet.

Keep baby wipes handy while painting. Fold a corner over your finger to carefully remove unwanted paint.

Police Officer

The police officer’s face is especially simple to pull off and isn’t limited to this specific costume. Use the steps below to create eyebrows, a moustache and beard on any face that can benefit from these additions. See the pirate’s beard and moustache for more inspiration.

STEP 1 To create a realistic shavedbeard look, dip a damp sponge into the black paint, and dab gently to cover the entire beard area. (You can try a bit on the back of your hand first to ensure that the paint is neither too dark nor too wet.)

STEP 3 To create the eyebrows, use the medium or thick brush to draw lines starting from the inside of one eyebrow. Create the strokes starting from the bottom and moving outward. Move toward the outside while angling out. Do the same for the other side.

Supplies

• Paint: black

• Big sponge

• Medium or thick brush

STEP 2 Using a medium or thick brush, draw the mustache with a split in the middle of the bottom. Do so using strokes going from top to bottom, starting from the inside and moving outward. You can angle the hairs out for a more snappy look.

Pirate Supplies

STEP 1 Using a thick brush, create a black circle around one eye and fill in, going as close to the eye as possible. (You can also choose to use a sponge for this step, and outline with a brush.)

Then, using the thin brush, draw strings going to the sides of the face on a slant, with the left side going upward.

• Paint: black, red, brown

• Thick brush

• Thin brush • Small sponge

STEP 2 Using the thin brush, draw the mustache with a dramatic swirl at the ends.

Then, using the thick brush, paint a squarish beard on the chin.

STEP 3 To create the scar, dip a damp sponge into the red paint, making sure not to go too dark. Try it on the back of your hand first to make sure that the red is very light. Paint a slanted soft line going downward on the cheek opposite the eye patch. Be mindful to keep the scar short enough to be realistic.

STEP 4 Over the bruisedlooking cheek, use the thin brush to draw a slanted red line, and follow with a brown line over it. (There’s no need to wait for the red paint to dry.)

Finally, create jaggedlooking stiches using the thin brush dipped into a mixture of red and brown paint.

U.S. Soldier Supplies

STEP 1 Starting with green paint, use your thick brush to create a few large spots that are randomly placed and shaped.

STEP 3 Follow with black spots.

Pro tip: Place contrasting colors near each other for a sharper look.

STEP 4 Mix yellow and brown to create beige, and fill in some parts with this color.

Now continue filling in any leftover spaces with the four colors used, either by enlarging the existing patches or by creating new patches until the face is all covered.

• Paint: green, brown, black, beige (create beige by mixing yellow with a bit of brown)

• Thick brush

STEP 2 Now do the same with the brown paint. Try making the spots as big as possible to cover more surface area.

Clown Supplies

STEP 3 With a thin brush, create a blue diamond as shown over the yellow spot, and a blue vertical line down the other eye. Pro tip: You might want to paint another layer of blue over the diamond once it’s dry as it needs more than one layer to look sharp over the yellow paint.

STEP 1 Using a damp sponge, cover the entire face with white paint. You may need to do two coats of paint to get the white opaque enough.

STEP 4 Using a thick brush, create a red circle on the nose. (I like making the nose small to keep it nice and round. You may choose to make the circle bigger, but keep in mind that it will get bumpy when covering the nostrils.)

Using a thick brush, color red around the mouth as shown. You can do the middle part first, add two circles on the cheek, and then connect all three together. You can choose to keep the circles sharp or round them out as shown.

• Paint: white, yellow, blue, red

• Big sponge

• Thick brush • Thin brush

STEP 2 Using a thick brush, create a yellow shape around one eye, as shown.

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• Paint: white, pink, black • Small sponge

• Thin brush • Thick brush • Pink glitter (optional)

• Silver glitter gel (optional; included in the Snazaroo kit)

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Using the thick brush, draw a white square on the chin, and angle it in as you go downward.

Using the thick brush, draw two fuzzy white ears above the eyebrows. Using the thin brush, add fuzzy hairs going upward. When painting white, it might be necessary to paint a few layers to get it to look opaque enough.

STEP 3 Using a thin brush, outline the square on the chin with black. Add a line going down in the middle.

Next, outline the ears as shown.

Finally, add three dots on the sides of the lips, along with three whiskers going outward.

STEP 2 Using any size brush, color the button of the nose pink, going outward to cover the bottom of the nostrils.

STEP 4 Optional: Apply silver glitter gel to the cheeks, and add pink glitter on the nose.

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Butterfly Supplies

STEP 1 Using a damp sponge, paint the eyelids and around the eyes with a soft layer of white.

Rinse and dip the same sponge into the pink, and paint after where the white finishes on the top of one side, and shape into a soft round peak as shown. Do the same on the other side. Continue by painting the bottom of one side and bringing the shape down to a sharper peak. Do the same on the other side. (There’s no need for perfection now; you’ll be able to shape it better with the black paint in the next step.)

STEP 3 Using the thin brush, add black dots to the second indent from the top at both sides. Add dots to the bottom of both sides, right on top of the sharp corner of the wings.

Add to the nose, between the eyes, an arc to outline the butterfly’s face. Next, add to the rest of the nose going downward another black arc to outline the butterfly’s body. Then, on the forehead above the butterfly’s face, add two swirly antennae as shown.

STEP 5 Optional:

Add silver glitter gel to the cheekbones. Add rhinestones above the eyebrows as shown, and one to the butterfly’s face.

• Paint: pink, white, black

• Small sponge • Thin brush

• Silver glitter gel (optional; included in the Snazaroo kit)

• Rhinestones (optional)

STEP 2 Using a thin brush, outline the two sides as shown, forming a butterfly shape. To achieve the scalloped look on the top half, pull your brush in toward the middle, and repeat by starting again from the outside and pulling inward.

Continue to the bottom and form a very sharp peak, filling in the peak with black on the inside.

STEP 4 Using the thin brush, add white dots to the first indent at the top of the wings on both sides, and do the same to the third indent.

Next, add white dots on top of the black points on the bottom, after making sure that the black paint is completely dry. (You may need to repeat this step, as the white might not show up very well on the black the first time.)

Finally, using a thin brush, use pink paint to fill in the butterfly’s face and body. Once dried, you can add white highlights to the face with a little dot, and to the body with a thin line.

Miss Plaid

HAD I TREATED HIM SOONER, MAYBE HE’D STILL BE ALIVE…

BUT THEN TATTY SAID TO MISHA: ONCE SOMETHING HAPPENS, WE MUST BELIEVE IT’S FROM SHAMAYIM. IT WAS HASHEM’S PLAN. A YID ALWAYS ACCEPTS WHATEVER HAPPENS AND MOVES ON.

WHEN ZUSHA DIED IN THE FIRE, MISHA COULDN’T STOP FEELING GUILTY THAT HE DIDN’T HELP ZUSHA, THAT MAYBE HE COULD HAVE DONE SOMETHING TO SAVE HIM…

AAAAAAAAAAAGH!

MY DEAR SON, YOU DID YOUR BEST. NOW IT’S TIME TO LET GO AND DAVEN FOR HASHEM’S MERCY. WE DON’T CONTROL EVERYTHING. LET’S HOPE YEHUDA AND MISHA SUCCEED ON THEIR JOURNEY.

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No. 1 Real Estate Broker. Aaron Rose 561.308.5766

WEST PALM BEACH FOR SALE

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

NORTH MIAMI FL RENTAL

2-bedroom, 2-baths with private heated pool and spa. Feb. all booked. $325 per night. Call/Text: 917-3824810, email: 1752nmb@gmail. com www.themangotreat. com

LINDEN VACATION

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

MONSEY VACATION/ SIMCHA RENTAL

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

BEAUTIFUL VILLA RENTAL

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

FOR LEASE

Approx. 200 sq ft store-front space avail for lease. On 18th Ave and 59th street. Please call/txt to Inquire 3476281580

LAKEHOUSE VILLA

Luxurious 3 bedroom lake house villa in Case Grande Arizona. Private pool fully stocked kosher kitchen. 520.251.4459

WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA

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

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

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

WEST PALM BEACH

Century Village- 136 Somerset G, 2 Bedroom 2 bath upgraded 2nd fl. corner Central Air with Lake Views $220,000 Call 917-709-3848

VILLA IN CASA GRANDE ARIZONA

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

Help clients access services and resources to support and enrich their lives.

Requires efficiency, excellent communication, problem solving, and collaboration skills. Work experience required.

No Degree Needed Boro Park/Flatbush Full Time HCBS COORDINATOR

Help clients with fiscal intermediary services.

Great communication and written skills needed. Needs to be a team player, detail oriented and adaptable to change.

RESIDENCE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Support the Residence Manager and provide direct care to residents.

Requires flexibility and organizational skills.

Park Full Time

No Degree Needed

NISCHAZEK OFFICE MANAGER

Oversee office staff and the daily operations in the office.

Support team with administrative tasks and department management.

Assist clients in determining eligibility and enrolling in services.

Requires excellent communication skills, writing skills, and efficiency. Drivers license needed.

Manage onboarding applications, employee data, and front desk support while ensuring clear communication. Requires strong organization and interpersonal skills.

POLICY TRACKER/AUDIT SUPERVISOR

Ensure compliance by monitoring procedures, conducting internal audits, and preparing documentation for external audits.

Requires strong analytical and collaboration skills.

EI SERVICE COORDINATOR

Walk parents through the process of having their child evaluated for therapeutic services and then to oversee that services are administered correctly.

Degree/Experience

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Manage outgoing transactions including invoice payments and credit card transactions.

Requires bookkeeping knowledge and proficiency in Excel.

FRONT DESK INTAKE

Assist prospective clients in determining eligibility for services and directing them to the right department.

Basic computer knowledge and excellent communication.

SCN QA COORDINATOR

Support and lead a team by ensuring quality standards and providing employee support.

Requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills..

COMPLIANCE INTERNAL AUDITOR

Support compliance with OMIG 521-1 regulations by conducting audits, identifying risks, and ensuring adherence to Medicaid requirements.

Needs strong analytical skills, discretion, and auditing or compliance experience.

COMPLIANCE SUPPORT MANAGER

Supervise a team of SCN Screeners, while guiding individuals and families through Social Care Network services.

Requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Screen candidates for SCN eligibility.

Requires strong attention to detail, consistent communication, and interpersonal skills.

Assist CCO with compliance tasks by providing immediate support to department directors and ensuring smooth daily operations.

Attention to detail and excellent communication skills needed.

DIRECTOR’S ASSISTANT

Assist the HR Director by scheduling meetings, managing documents, tracking transactions, and coordinating projects.

Requires strong organization, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.

Classifieds

SURFSIDE SHORT TERM RENTAL

Newly renovated Fully Furnished beautiful 1 bed 2 bath apt. 91st and Collins, walking distance to Shul, daily, weekly rental. across from beach. Call/Text/ WhatsApp 917 705-9667

HOUSE RENTAL

Beautiful house in Blooming Grove with 12 beds available to rent for weekends / weekday . Still available to rent for the weekend of Purim. Please call 8452485407

SUMMER RENTAL

Beautiful luxurious fully furnished summer home, with outdoor heated pool and shvitz, large screened patio, and outdoor seating, on 1/2 acre in bloomingrove, NY (outskirts of KJ) near shuls and grocery, to rent for full summer. Asking 40k. Serious inquiries pls text (929)6833389

MIAMI BEACH RENTAL

2nd floor comfortable 2 bedroom condo Bi-weekly. Call for full summer special! Near Masada. Nice porch view. Text 347-300-7198

APARTMENT FOR RENT

4 bedroom first floor and basement apartment for rent for Shabbosim and Pesach 36 & 12 and driveway available on 53 & 14 7188103242

LINDEN LUXE

New Pristine Cathedral Ceiling House. 6 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms, jacuzzi. Sleeps 20+. Stocked Playroom. Swing Set. Trampoline, gameroom. All Amenities. 5 min to shul. 3 blocks to grocery/ pizza store. Avail for Shabbos/ Weekday. call/text 718989-1406.

PRIVATE HOUSE SHORT TERM

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

MOUNTAINDALE VILLA

Magnificent 3 bedroom, 2 bath Villa available in Mountaindale. Near shuls. $189 per night (pictures available). 845-327-7153

6 BEDROOM VACATION RENTAL

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

HELP WANTED

F/T BOOKKEEPER

Bais Yaakov type of school in Brooklyn is looking for a full time Bookkeeper MonThurs 9:30-3:30. Please email resume to dcbklyn1@gmail. com.

TEACHERS & ASSISTANTS STATEN ISLAND

Yeled V`Yalda Staten Island Seeking PART TIME or FULL TIME Teachers and assistants for the coming `25-`26 school year. With a degree or without! Reach out to hear options!. Send your resume to: YeledStatenisland@gmail. com Or call: 718.514.8865

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.

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

IT TECHNICIAN

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

PRESCHOOL

TEACHER (STARTING AFTER PESACH) Seeking passionate, experienced preschool teacher, loves working with young children. Fosters a warm, nurturing and engaging learning environment. Requirements: Prior experience in early childhood Education (credentials needed). Passion for teaching young learners. Strong communication & classroom manage. Send resume and references to: ygutman@yeled.org Or call: 929.475.5628

OFFICE POSITION

Heimishe office in bp has f/t position for detail oriented and motivated girl, great potential. Call 347 988 4445 or email resume to chany1152@gmail.com.

FT OFFICE JOB

A Job Just Right For You! Looking for a FT office job? Sync NY has a variety of excellent opportunities. Reach out today to speak to a recruiting expert. 7185879000. Submit resume www.syncny.com or info@ syncny.com

SALESLADY WANTED

Seeking saleslady for Jewelry store in Boro Park. Sunday, Monday & Thursday. 1pm7pm. Email jewelscsg@gmail. com or call 929-359-0321

Classifieds

THE JOB YOU’RE LOOKING FOR!

Want to have money flow into your pocket? Call/text 845324-5182

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.

SPECIAL ED TEACHERS

Special education Yiddish and English teachers needed for the 25-26 school year chassidish sp-ed girls elementary and high school. Bilingual extension a must. Email Resume to school718438@gmail.com.

COUNSELORS NEEDED

Counselors for chassidish girls sp-ed day camp. Small group size, Yiddish speaking and experience preferred. Youth Corp opportunities available. Please call 929 254 0080 x403. Or email: ybecampstaff@gmail.com.

SCHOOL SECRETARY

SI Girls School Seeking Full Time 12 Month Secretary. Yiddish Speaking a Must. Great Work Environment. Graduates Welcome. Email Resume to SIresumes@ bnoschaya.org

MASTERS TEACHER

Seeking a Masters Level Teacher for a Summer Preschool Position in a Chassidish Girls Daycamp in Staten Island. Great Pay. Email Resume to siresumes@ bnoschaya.org

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Are you efficient, able to multitask and have great communication and computer skills? ABA Agency is seeking additional female Case Managers and Staffing Coordinators to join their growing teams! Offices are located in Boro Park and Crown Heights. *Great work environment * Room for growth *Competitive pay and bonuses* Please email your resume to chayala@ appliedabc.com or text (240) 332-4993.

GOT TALENT?!

Do you specialize in art/ food decorating/ dancing or play musical instruments? Seeking provider to teach children a specialty. BA required. Great pay! Call now: 718-500-3765 ext. 106 or email f.gluck@naaseh.org

SUB CO TEACHER

Due to a simcha Seeking a 5 week subbing job as a co teacher in a special needs boys program. Begin immediately, Great pay and benefits! Please reach out to Mrs. R. Vogel 917-627-8341

SEEKING MENTOR

Naaseh is seeking providers for mentoring positions. BA required. Excellent support & curriculum provided. Call now: 718-500-3765 ext. 103 or email hr@naaseh.org

SECRETARY

Ohr Hayoshor School is looking to hire a full-time secretary. Monday - Thursday 9 - 5, Friday 9 -12. Candidate should be detail oriented, proactive, be willing to take charge, and have good communication skills. For more information, please contact Info@ohrhayashor. org .

WORK FROM HOME

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

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

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

SEEKING MENTOR

Naaseh is seeking providers for mentoring positions. BA required. Excellent support & curriculum provided. Call now: 718-500-3765 ext. 103 or email hr@naaseh.org

SECRETARY WANTED

BP Insurance office. F/T. Email resume brandy@ sdfassociates.com

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

F/T EMPLOYEE

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

LIFEGUARD

IN CAMP

HCS Summer Camp Resort is seeking to hire 12TH grade lifeguards for our summer camps. Warm and fun atmosphere! Great programs and activities! For more information, please call Simi at 917-771-0759 or Libby at 347-860-1892.

Classifieds

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

HCS Individual Residential Alternatives Homes is seeking a dedicated heimishe Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This role involves overseeing the medical care of special needs individuals, ensuring comprehensive documentation, and providing evaluations. Key Benefits: Jewish-Friendly Environment: HCS upholds a Jewish mindset and cultural values. Generous Holidays: Receive all legal holidays, all Jewish holidays, including Chol Hamoed, Erev Yom Tov, and Tisha B’Av, plus, an additional 3 weeks off. Work-Life Balance: A 40-hour

POSITION AVAILABLE

Seeking an ambitious, energetic candidate for a remote, commission-based sales position in a service business, for a few hours a day. Nice compensation! Call/ text: 845-234-4627 Email: energeticsaleswoman@ gmail.com

INSURANCE CSR

BP insurance office is seeking a full-time CSR. Experience preferred. Send resume to insurancehire1@gmail. com

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Full-Time (Part-Time or Specialized Experience Considered) - A leading, well-established organization is looking to hire a fulltime Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory compliance for HCBS, CFTSS, OASIS, and OMH programs. Candidates with experience in some (but not all) of these programs, or seeking part-time opportunities, are also encouraged to apply. Please email your resume to: bpjob45@gmail.com.

ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE

TEAM LEADERS

Seeking Team Leaders with Health/HomeCare Experience Homecare company seeking to fill a training coordinator position. Must have experience training and leading a team. Candidates with similar experience are also welcome. Excellent Salary. Email: goldy@ theprimestaffing.com

OFFICE SECRETARY

Full time office secretary position for BP office, please call 9294309650

Couture Consignment Boutique

Huge selection of high end, unique gowns for mothers, sisters, teens, and children for sale at half off original price.

Poufe

Couture Consignment Boutique

Select evening dresses available.

Located in Brooklyn.

Huge selection of high end, unique gowns for mothers, sisters, teens, and children for sale at half off original price. Select evening dresses available. Located in Brooklyn.

Huge selection of high end, unique gowns for mothers, sisters, teens, and children for sale at half off original price.

Over 500 gowns in stock!!

Select evening dresses available.

917-604-4401

Located in Brooklyn.

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

MUSIC TIME!!!

Seeking Music teacher to teach an instrument to a girl. BA preferred. Great pay! Call now: 718-500-3765 ext. 106 or email f.gluck@naaseh.org

SUMMER DAYCARE POSITION

Looking for high school girls to join a small daycare in the summer. good hours, no fridays plus fun pirks! SYEP preferred. Also looking for a young lady for main teacher. Call 929-399-6397 leave a detailed message

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

TITLE INSURANCE

Do you have Title insurance experience, are you looking for growth potential, and want a change in your environment? Email your resume to sheindy@ hiresolutionsny.com

1:1 PROVIDER

Seeking a provider to work with a 5th-grade girl after school hours. Excellent rates and support provided. BA required. Call 718-500-3765 ext. 103 or email hr@naaseh. org.

SALES & OPERATIONS LEADER

Seeking an experienced female Sales & Operations Leader to drive performance and optimize operations parttime or full-time in Monsey. Email: TopCareerNY@gmail. com

T.C. CO’S

Chasidishe Day camp in BP is seeking dynamic T.C. co’s. Please call 347 853 1376

F/T SECRETARY

Heimishe Insurance office in BP looking for F/T secretary. Please call/text (347) 3541234 or Email resume to: 6313800@gmail.com

SALES/OFFICE MANAGER

Seeking an experienced female sales/office Manager with a successful track record. Will paid + solid bonuses structure. GreatMonseyJob@Gmail.com

HR RECRUITING

Have HR/recruiting experience? Earn $65K+ part-time! Email ProRecruiterNY@gmail.com to apply.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Seeking motivated, experienced woman (ages 35+) passionate about helping others excel in their careers. Unlimited income potential, PT/FT. TopCareerNY@gmail. com

SERVICES

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 718-744-7135. Doula on Demand - Call even in labor. Medicaid accepted. LaborSweetDoulas@gmail. com

MAKEUP ARTIST

Your makeup professionally done for all events. Great pricing! Call/text Malky 3473628626

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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.

STRESS/ANXIETY RELIEF

Delete Stress/Anxiety with Mind- Body-Soul Healing! Schedule Your FREE EFT TAPPING Laser Session: Miriam Langsam 347-693-1177

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 845445-8252, or email chany@ rapidrecoverycoaching.com

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

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

PIANO/KEYBOARD COURSE

The most fun professional piano/keyboard course is now offered FREE of charge through Family Support Services! For girls only. limited slots! Call/text 347-731-5477 for details and registration.

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

LIGHT ALTERATIONS

Please Call: 718.450.4700

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

FENCES

“A fence that’s tight, a home that’s bright, keeping your loved ones safe day and night” Catskill Fence Co. 845-53-FENCE 845-533-3623

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

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

PHOTO EDITING

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

AYIN HORAH

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

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

ATT: SCHOOLS, SPECIAL EDUCATORS AND BCBA’S!

Let us take care of all your writing needs! Reports/ Reassessments/ School Letters etc. We specialize in progress reports for hearings. Contact us at: 732-994-3956 reportsdone1@gmail.com

PRIME HOME IMPROVEMENT

Remodeling/ Fix All. Electrical-DoorsMolding-Plumbing-Bathrooms-Windows. 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 /646-288-0185. E-mail:roomdividers11219@ gmail.com

ROWENTA REPAIRS

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

NATURAL CURE

Get rid of Molloscum and Warts the “Natural Painless Easy” way. Call Now: 929-683-6384

“BEE”T SEASONAL ALLERGIES

“Bee” from the many happy customers who were symptom free with Bee Pollen! Simple, effective & affordable! Call Aloe Island 929318-7969

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

CUSTOM ALBUMS

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

HAIRSTYLING FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Great prices! Call or text Tziporah 929-3169337

CLARINET RENTAL

Clarinet rental for $18 per week. Comes with MP3 lessons in Yiddish or English. 718-435-1923

PROFESSIONAL ALBUMS

Professional wedding and engagement albums. Well priced. Please call 845-5373993

KALLAH SHOPPING LIST

make your kallah shopping a calm experience call 3475346184

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

PHOTOGRAPHY

For all your photography needs! (Portrait, Family, Upsherin, Baby, etc.) Many props avail! Great rates! Photos by Devorah 929327-4621

DRIVER AVAILABLE

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

SPRINTER & MINI VAN SERVICE

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

VAN SERVICE

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

DRIVER

A shomer Shabbos driver is available for long and short distance at reasonable prices. 248-880 3043

WASH & SET

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

ATT DAY CAMP DIRECTORS!

Looking for an exciting, engaging activity for your campers? Have a blast with Miri! Is your answer! Where fitness meets fun for all age groups! With extensive experience Miri brings high-energy, interactive sessions that campers love. Book your specialty session today! Please call 347-5347889 to reserve your spot

RESUMES

Professional Resumes 10% Off + Free Job Placement! Email TopCareerNY@gmail.com

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PAINO LESSONS

Offering piano lessons for elementary aged girls in the 18 and 47 area. For more info call 718 288 7560

CHILDCARE

VOUCHERS BABYSITTING

New vouchers babysitting for ages 0-6 months. 59th St 11th/12th Ave. 347-971-2720

JOB WANTED

Available to babysit in your house preferable as a steady daytime job. Call me at: 646-420-9084 Reference: 646-761-8787

PLAYGROUP SLOTS

Kinder spiel playgroup has summer/September slots located 12/51 highly experienced teachers more information call 3479326524

ODDS & ENDS

SELL YOUR BUSINESS

$$$ Sell Your Business For Top Dollar! Email: LocalBusinessBrokers@ gmail.com $$$

GOWNS

WHITE GOWN

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

OFF WHITE DRESS

Beautiful off white tenoyim dress/gown Call/text 347693-9295

LOST

expensive diamond earing 929 627 5486

Diamond necklace Jan 13 in BP 347-610-9218

pair of black hearing aids on a black band 646-236-7304

gold teardrop earring in BP on Sunday 2/23, 917-968-6563

FOUND

girls bracelet on 49th st b/w 13/14347-622-1135 lv msg

cash New Utrecht and 48 St. 2 years ago before Pesach (718) 613-9313 lv msg

eichlers gift card in bp end of January 347 424 3742

girls watch on new utrect and 55. Call: 347 988 5242

Black insulate glove Penn st near Sanders bakery 718930-4378

Burberry scarf on street in front of heitner wedding hall. March 3. Call 718 438 1844

GEMACHIM

0428

1840/718-782-6136

Kallah Looseleaf Yom Hachuppah 718435-3492

Maternity Clothing 3477293747

Pidyon Haben 646-419-0782

Doona 260-366-6293

Twin Carriage (718) 522-3891

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

Baby Carriers 718-809-9707

New baby clothing 3472218317

Neocate/baby formula 347.369.4886

Baby Banz Headphones 718-207-7549

Baby earbands 347 409 9479

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

Luzy’s cuddles & cradles. text (Willi) 917-648-9130

Baby Scale (Wmsbg) text 347-675-9509

Easy birth from Koznitzer Maggid 917514-9461

Bris Accessories 347- 244- 2065

Free Mohel 347-383-5696

Kallah Cape 718 - 633 - 8261

KALLAH ACCESSORIES BP. 718-551-8714

Shoes & Crowns BP 718-972-4768.

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

Bridal shoe gemach 1917 936 8997

Kallah Accessories Wmsbg 347-563-

Lace & fur Kallah capes 718-438-6250

Pack n plays 718-851-1017

Clothing, Shoes, linens (347)816-6406. Reflector Belts 718-853-4966

Communicate Effectively 347-576-7204

Mezuzos (718)666-7222

Warm Mist Humidifier 917-373-2079”

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

pediatric wheelchair-walker-shower seatcast cover for shower call 7183883079

lv msg

New ladies clothing 646-904-1247

Fix necklines 845-238-6691

LEV SIMCHA music group/Visits 8456082676

Moving boxes 929-271-6021

Invitations emailed for free 646-4504608

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

Cd’s on Dr Sarno’s Method 347-461-7330

Briefcase gemach 7184360936

Youth Corps Working Papers 718-8540961

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

Baby bassinets Brooklyn 917-618-0909

Lingerie Conversions min fee 718-437-

Pidyon Haben Gemach 718-252-1517Flatbush

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

Musical Kumzitz 347-543-2195

3 black foldable mechitzas 718-298-3835

Free organising tips & ideas 718-4353615

Scooters 718-431-7942

Financial planning 7188536016

Natural health support text 347 2287578

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Zoom morning-meditation: 347-3954388

Chassidishe Winter Coats for men 917204-6838

Purim Costumes Call/Text 347-737-6771

Tzniusdig Hospital Gowns 347-930-8465

Shidduch Resume 3473882336

Lighting 9292762404

Simcha Décor 917 -536-1742

4 tall glass square vases BP 929-9695261

Bechers, Challah cover, Benchers 1718 854 1760

Hairstyling 3479485701

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347.462.4596 Sundays 2:30-5

Chuppah Cards 347-885-5114

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brand new zomee breast pump with hand free collection cups 718 633 5829

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Kitchen cabinets in good condition, pictures available. Text (202) 556-0672

Haircut machine in working condition. 929-888-5666

Lots of binded yiddish licht in perfect condition. 917.618.2200

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Chairs & Tables

347-452-9554 or 347452-0554

BP Maternity Clothing 718-490-9886

Twin Clothing Exchange 646-689-2129 or 347-675-9139

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Speakers 347-656-1210

Elegant Evening Wear 347-524-6395

Glass table decor 718-854-3017

Infertility guidance 718-305-7767

Baby Banz Headphones 718-207-7549

Simcha Caps 718-633-1084

Chupah Cards Color 347-885-5114

Simcha basket 718-614-7274

Medical Equipment 646-270-0746

Air mattresses 6467038612

Luxury Folding Beds 405-345-6831

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

Twin layette gift box 718-972-0554 lv

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Baby Headphone Gemach 845-3049694

Tools gemach zichron yaakov 347-447-0635

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