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(Re: Give and Take, Issue 278)

Thank you, Chanie Spira, for this entertaining serial. It’s the first thing I turn to each week!

I totally feel for Perela, how she is desperate for recognition and sipuk. I understand her desire to utilize her talents and make her dreams come true. As she runs her home day after day, doing the same things over and over again like all Yiddishe mamas do, it’s difficult to feel accomplished. I’m very curious about what Perela will choose: the glitz and glamor of the outside world, or the hidden diamonds at home? And how will her choice make her feel?

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(Re: Second Language, Inbox, Issue 277)

Another Perela

I’d like to respond to the letter writer who suggested that our schools begin teaching Spanish to our children. As we come nearer to the time of Mashiach, it’s so difficult for us to shield our eyes as we encounter repulsive sights all around us, and shemiras einayim is one of the biggest nisyonos we face in this day and age.

It is a tremendous chesed from Hashem that we are unable to follow the conversations that might take place around us. Unlike your eyes, which can and should be averted to avoid improper sights, there is little you can do to close your ears to avoid improper discussions. We are so blessed that we don’t understand all the languages spoken around us!

Additionally, sharing a language enables relationships to form more easily. When I had a Hungarian cleaning lady, I used my broken, yet workable Hungarian to speak to her, and found myself sharing a joke pretty often. Although I am often frustrated that my current Spanish-speaking cleaning help and I have such a difficult time communicating, I realize it keeps any real relationship from forming by reducing conversation to work-related matters only.

The fact that we don’t understand or speak the language of the nations around us is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a chesed from Hashem to help us retain our purity.

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high school students. As Yiddishe mothers, we are dignified people who raise our daughters to have respect for authority. In addition, Chazal teach us that moreh rabach k’moreh Shamayim. If you have feedback or opinions on a function of your child’s school, a community magazine is not an effective or appropriate forum to raise the issue. Discuss it with the school principal instead. Not only will that achieve better results, it will also preserve the derech eretz we value so highly, and teach your children the appropriate way to navigate such issues.

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SAFETY ON EVERY CORNER

I want to make mothers aware of a real safety oversight. Many bus drivers ask the parents to come to the corner to put their child on the bus, and many mothers who do so leave a stroller with a baby on the sidewalk unattended, at some distance from them. Because her mind is not “meisiach daas” from her baby, the mother believes that she’s right there, and will be back in a second, and it’s totally fine. But in fact, she’s a considerable distance away and cannot reach or even see her baby. This is extremely unsafe. If you must move away from the stroller, take the baby out and carry the child with you.

Earlier this week, I noticed this happen. A mother left her stroller unattended as she walked to put her child on the bus. I stopped to watch to make sure nothing happened to the baby. Meanwhile, a yungerman passed and saw the baby alone in the stroller. He looked around, but could not spot any woman who might be responsible for the baby in the stroller. For several minutes he was stuck — he couldn’t leave the baby alone, and was about to call for help when the mother returned.

In this case it was, baruch Hashem, a well-meaning ehriliche yungerman who noticed an unattended baby. But, chalilah, a different scenario could happen as well. Please, mothers, be careful with your precious children!

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EASY SHEETS

I’d like to share a household tip that may benefit readers.

As Pesach approaches, many families use this opportunity to buy new linen in honor of Yom Tov. Many years ago, I was shopping in a linen store and overheard a woman picking up an order of matching linen for ten beds. I was intrigued and politely asked the woman if she had a bedroom with ten beds, or was perhaps outfitting a group home or

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camp. She told me that she has three childrens’ bedrooms and uses the same set in all rooms for the sake of convenience.

First, doing so makes it simple to stock extra sets (she bought ten for seven beds), which become so useful when individual sheets or pillowcases need to be changed. Also, when one or two pieces are no longer usable, you have “stock” that works for all rooms. Also, when changing linen that has become soiled, you can immediately put on a matching, clean set.

Since I was shopping for linen that day, I got excited with the idea. I purchased linen for my own three childrens’ rooms and ordered some spare sheets and pillowcases. This was a game-changer! Everything became so neat and clear cut. No mismatched sheets while we’re washing the dirty ones, no looking for a missing pillowcase, and no angst when a child uses a pen on a sheet (because there are plenty more to go around).

If you have a teenager who wants to decorate her room to her taste, she can be an exception, but if you choose carefully, you can definitely find a set of linen that works well for both girls’ and boys’ bedrooms. Buying a new set for the master bedroom every now and then will give the akeres habayis an opportunity to indulge her own taste and choice.

Although this requires a financial investment at the beginning, it will save you money in the long run, when the set doesn’t need to be discarded when a sheet or pillowcase is no longer usable.

After several years of using the same set in a few bedrooms, I went back to the linen store. Although they no longer sold this particular set, I was very fortunate that they found a roll of the fabric in their warehouse. On my request, they created some replacement sheets and pillowcases for me, and now I’m good to go for some more years.

I wonder if more families can benefit from this practical tip that has brought so much menuchas hanefesh, ease and enjoyment to my home.

Wishing all Yiddishe mammes an easy erev and a kosheren Pesach.

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HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR HOME CALM AND HAPPY DURING THIS HECTIC EREV PESACH SEASON?

Just put on music; it makes the whole atmosphere more exciting.

Try to keep yourself calm by reminding yourself that Hashem is in charge, and all you have to do is try your best. And when the mother is calm, everyone is calm, bez”H. With such a frame of mind, you might actually enjoy Pesach cleaning. Also, try to pace yourself by starting really early, so that only the real last-minute items are still on the to-do list at crunch time.

Make quick and easy suppers. Use ready-to-bake frozen foods, even if they’re more pricey. Your sanity counts more.

Clean your dining room chairs for Pesach, cover them with (cheap) chair covers, and leave them on until Pesach. The same goes for the couch; clean and cover it, and remove the plastic on Erev Pesach.

First, daven to Hashem to help you remain calm. Then, try to make sure that everyone in your family is well fed and that supper is ready on time. It’s easier to take a few minutes to prepare it than dealing with hungry and stressed parents and kids.

Take enough cleaning help, even if you’re young and feel you can’t afford it. Cut down on the overpriced peer-pressure clothes shopping if money is an issue. Your children need a calm mother, not high-end, brand-name clothes.

When there are so many extra things to cram into the same short day, it only makes sense to cut corners somewhere else. Prioritize a calm atmosphere above all. If it means that supper is cereal and milk for three days running, or laundry is taken straight from the dryer, so be it.

People before things. That includes you!

Prioritize one small task each day, and celebrate its completion. Keeps things manageable and stay upbeat!

Switch to kitniyos products: pretzels, crackers, cereals, pasta. It will help you stay calmer as the house goes through the process of turning over.

Try to keep in mind that the most important thing during this time is to remain calm and happy, and that the children should have a good feeling about Pesach and not a stressful feeling of frantic frenzy. Although you may want to go through everything in the house to organize and freshen up, remember that Pesach is only about getting rid of the chametz, and nothing else.

If you have little kids and live in a small space, do this: After cleaning a room, say “l’kavod Yom Tov,” and the rest, Kol Chamira takes care of. It’s the only way not to get frazzled.

Buy ready-to-eat suppers the week before Pesach. When my kids say they love Pesach and the month leading up to it, I know I did something right.

If you’d review the halachos of what has to be cleaned for Pesach, you’d realize that you’re cleaning way more than needed.

Use kids’ story CDs, e.g., by Rabbi Weiss and Rabbi Berel Soifer, which entertain the kids marvelously in the playroom when you need them out of sight for a bit.

Having a decent lunch for yourself (including a proper protein and vegetable) gives you good fuel for the day. If you have teenagers at home, make sure they eat responsibly too.

Best trick: No spring cleaning for Pesach at all. You have time to do it for Shavuous! My family follows our rav’s guidelines, and we only halachically search for chametz Every room gets inspected for a mashehu of chometz This takes so fast, you have no idea. In fact, years ago, when we first asked our rav about this, he told us that cleaning for Pesach should not make you crazy. Take the things out of each drawer, look for a mashehu, and ignore any tiny crumbs. Only in the eating areas do we care about chametz crumbs. If you’re spending too much time cleaning your child’s bedroom, call me, and I will do it for you! Since then, we have had such a delightful time in the weeks leading up to Pesach. Easy-peasy Pesach cleaning, and lots of menu planning. Then, after Pesach, when there is no other pressure, we spring clean the house.

Here’s my take:

1. Cleaning: Know what the halacha is! You will realize that this isn’t even a bit stressful.

2. Shopping: This category can be split in two.

1) Yom Tov essentials. These you know you need, so get it early on. It will help you avoid the last-minute rush, it will help you get ahead of the cooking, and it may help ease the financial burden if you can get it into your March credit card statement.

2) Summer wardrobe. Sorry to burst your bubble, but the stores will still be carrying the SS25 collection long after Yom Tov!

3. Cooking: Remember, cooking is permitted on Yom Tov. Only cook in advance if you can do it without adding stress!

4. Financial stress: Leave it up to your husband.

Just stay calm! Don’t worry if you feel like you won’t get to Pesach; Pesach will come to you.

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A Time To Yell, A Time To Be Silent

Y. Levenstein

In this week’s parsha, Hashem tells Moshe Rabbeinu to speak to Bnei Yisroel about aveiros that are done accidentally — “ Nefesh ki secheta b’shegagah” (Vayikra 4:2).

A LEGENDARY FIGURE in Yerushalayim of old, Rav Zalman Brizel, zt”l, was known as a true yarei Shamayim. When it came to Pesach, he conducted himself with many chumros and minhagim.

One particular mitzvah he held close to heart was his matzos. He was careful with every detail — from the time the wheat was harvested until the baked matzos were neatly packaged. Every step came along with all the hiddur and shemirah he could acheive.

On Erev Pesach, he was a picture of joy and fire as he excitedly yet vigilantly baked his personal matzos mitzvah, which he would use for the Seder. He would bring home his precious boxes and place them in a designated corner of his little home in the neighborhood of Geulah. Of course, the spot he put them down in was carefully cleaned and inspected for chametz, as was the rest of his house.

Excitement was mounting on Erev Pesach afternoon one year as his young grandchildren arrived to be with their special Zeidy on this special night. The children were thrilled to meet their cousins and ran around happily, just as little kids like to do.

But, the house was a bit small… and before anyone could think, disaster struck.

While running, someone accidentally knocked over the matzos. The box opened and spilled onto the floor, a mix of mostly broken matzos — broken remnants of the pinnacle of hiddur

The children were terrified. How would their Zeidy react? They knew how important his matzos were to him. After all

the effort he had invested in his matzos mitzvah, they couldn’t even be used. What would he say?

Several minutes later, Reb Zalman walked into the room. He immediately noticed the mess. For a few moments, he was quiet. Everyone watched in fright. But Reb Zalman did not yell.

Ever composed, he lifted his hands upward and called out, “Ribbono Shel Olam, Thank You for giving me such precious, beloved grandchildren! How many people in this world don’t even have children, lo aleinu… And even those who do have children, so many haven’t been zoche to marry them off yet… And even parents who’ve married off their children, not all of them have the delight of seeing grandchildren… Even if my matzos fell and broke, I have no complaints, chas v’shalom!”

When Reb Zalman saw what had happened, he immediately recognized it as a personalized nisayon from Above. He was being tested specifically on this exceptional evening — and specifically with the one thing that he was moser nefesh for. Would he lose himself and stoop to anger, or would he reign over his middos?

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The renowned mashpia, Reb Gamliel Rabinowitz, shlit”a, repeated a story told to him by a fourth grade rebbi in Boro Park, Reb Yisrael Yakov Pollack.

It happened one day that a lively boy in Rabbi Pollack’s class decided to throw some object to another boy in the room. Unfortunately for him, he did not aim well, and the object landed on the rebbi’s desk. If that was not enough, it knocked over a cup of coffee on the desk, which spilled all over a pile of papers the rebbi had prepared to give out to his students.

Reb Zalman walked into the room. He immediately noticed the mess. For a few moments, he was quiet

“Nothing happened. I’ll clean up my desk, and we can print some more copies of these sheets. Go back to your seat”

Needless to say, the papers were ruined, and the boy who had tossed the item was speechless. His face turned white and he trembled fearfully. The entire classroom grew still. Many pairs of young eyes were fixed on the rebbi’s face. How would he discipline their friend? How would he react to such naughty behavior?

For several moments, the classroom remained silent — a thick silence. The troublemaker climbed down from his seat, shoulders slumped, and approached the rebbi’s desk. “II-I’m sorry,” he mumbled.

To his surprise, and to the surprise of all the boys in the room, the rebbi remained calm. Instead of yelling at the boy and putting him in his place, he said evenly, “Nothing happened. I’ll clean up my desk, and we can print some more copies of these sheets. Go back to your seat.”

Reb Yisrael Yakov explained the reason for his response. When he saw the boy’s deep regret as he tremulously asked forgiveness, he felt there was no need to add to the boy’s pain and yell at him. “In my heart, I knew that, after all, he was just a kid. Sometimes kids make mistakes…”

Several years passed. One day, the boy, who was no longer learning in the cheder, popped in to Rabbi Pollack’s classroom, holding an invitation to his bar mitzvah.

“I know most people don’t invite their old rebbeim to their bar mitzvah,” he said, “but I cannot forget you! I have to tell you that I can still see the expression you had on your face that day in fourth grade when I made trouble… I was expecting to be reprimanded and yelled at. I did something really wrong. But the fact that not only did you not yell, but you even calmed me down, made me feel so special. It made a deep impression on me. And that’s why I want to invite you to my bar mitzvah.”

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Tzaddikim say that when a person stumbles with a shogeg — an aveirah perpetrated by mistake — the yetzer hara doesn’t gain out of the deal. The yetzer hara doesn’t need that aveirah. After all, it wasn’t done on purpose!

The part that does bear weight is the person’s response to the mistake. Will he stoop to anger and lash out at those around him? Will he fall into depression and eat himself up for what he has done?

These reactions are no mistake. Here, the person is in control. And this is exactly where the yetzer hara stands to gain. The yetzer hara waits for these negative reactions, so he can cause the person to stumble all the way, by choice.

The mistake is just a mistake. But what you do next is what makes all the difference.

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According to a study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, scientists in Shanghai found that after three to six months of drinking alkaline water, people with high blood pressure (hypertension), high blood sugar (diabetes), and high cholesterol achieved lower measures in all these factors.

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A study looking at the impact of alkaline water consumption on lab animals over three years found that those drinking alkaline water aged less, and had a higher likelihood of longer life spans than those who were given regular water.

4. Enhanced hydration

A Biology of Sport study suggests that drinking alkaline water has positive effects on hydration after anaerobic exercise, and also enhances lactate utilization after

high-intensity intervals. This leads to greater energy levels since lactate serves as a fuel source for muscles. Individuals who consumed regular drinking water, on the other hand, showed no changes over the same period.

5. Reduced Oxidative Stress and Free Radicals

Research reveals that alkaline water activates potent antioxidant enzymes, which directly combat the production and buildup of free radicals throughout the body, protecting cells from damage and reducing oxidative stress.

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Some alkaline water brands use electronic ionization (electrolysis) to increase the pH of their water. However, Clair Water, the new kosher brand, offers a superior natural option. Their alkaline water is sourced from a spring, located in the remote, snowy acres of North Eastern Canada. This spring is considered one of the purest sources of water in existence, recognized for over 100 years; it stems from glacier waters. The water, which rises to the surface from deep underground under its own pressure, has an ideal pH level of 7.1 to 7.5, and mineral levels of 83 to 87 parts per million. It is naturally filtered by a perfect system of geological formations.

It’s no surprise that this Canadian spring water has won a place among the top three in the Non-Carbonated Waters category in the International Water Tasting Contests of the last three years. The combination of this excellence in taste with its health benefits make it a popular premium item across Canada. Now launching in the U.S. as Clair Water for the kosher consumer, with full Kosher L’Pesach certification, it brings that truly healthy feeling to your glass or water bottle. This is a small change which can bring you big dividends. Drink to your good health.

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NY AG: Report Pre-Pesach Price Gouging

With pre-Pesach price hikes often ocurring this time of year, New York Attorney General Letitia James called on state residents to report any instances of this illegal practice to her office.

In a March 27 statement, James noted that car washes in both the Hudson Valley and New York City have been known to raise their prices before Pesach, with some even advertising specials and then charging Jewish customers higher prices. Doing so is both illegal and discriminatory, said James.

“Taking advantage of someone else’s religious observances and practices is offensive and unacceptable,” said James.

“No New Yorker should be taken advantage of during a holiday season and forced to pay more because of their religion,” said James.

Complaints can be filed by calling the attorney general’s office at 800-771-7755 or online on the contact page of the New York State Attorney General’s office website, www.ag.ny.gov.

Felder Returning to City Council

State Senator Simcha Felder is going to be enjoying a much shorter commute to work, after winning the right to replace Kalman Yeger on the City Council.

James noted that her office has a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind, and that those who take advantage during the pre-Pesach season will be held accountable. In addition to higher prices at car washes, the attorney general also asked consumers to be on the lookout for unjustified price spikes in eggs, kosher meats, matzah, kosher l’Pesach products, cleaning services, travel and accommodations that exceed what she described as “normal market trends.”

A special election to fill Yeger’s seat was held on March 25, with Felder besting Heshy Tischler with more than 80% of the vote. Felder’s win comes 23 years after he was first elected to the City Council.

It is unclear who might be replacing Felder in Albany, reported Spectrum News. Possible candidates include City Councilmember Inna Vernikova. Asked if he might consider making the jump from the Assembly to the Senate in an effort to keep Felder’s seat from flipping Republican, Yeger gave a noncommittal response, saying only, “I am very grateful to the people who sent me to Albany.”

All 51 members of the City Council, including Felder, are up for re-election in November, which could set the stage for another Felder-Tischler contest.

Just in Time for Pesach: City To Begin Enforcing Composting Rules

All those peels and egg shells you’ve been tossing in the trash while making potato kugel for Yom Tov? As of April 1, New York City is expecting you to place them in your compost bin instead of your garbage, and failing to follow that rule could cost you.

The Department of Sanitation’s new composting rules requiring residents of the five boroughs to separate food scraps, paper soiled by food, and yard waste went into effect in the fall,

with enforcement beginning this week. CBS News reported that with the probationary period over, buildings with one to eight units can expect to see fines of $25 for a first offense, a number that jumps to $50 for a second violation, and $100 for a third. Buildings with nine or more units will see their fines starting at $100 and going as high as $300.

Javier Lojan, acting commissioner at the sanitation department, said that supervisors will be searching trash cans looking for violations.

“If they get confirmation that they didn’t put their organic waste out for collection, then they’re subject to the fine,” said Lojan.

While the city now sells the brown composting bins that it had previously given away for free, any bin 55 gallons or smaller with a tight-fitting lid can be used for composting, and DSNY is offering free compost bin decals on its website. And for those who are aren’t sure what items they should be composting, the agency has a full list that includes:

• All leaf and yard waste, including flowers

• All food scraps including meat, bones, shells and dairy

• Prepared and cooked foods

• Food-soiled uncoated paper plates, napkins, paper towels, coffee filters, tea bags and pizza boxes

• Any product certified or labeled compostable

Extra leaf and yard waste can be put in paper lawn and leaf bags, or clear plastic bags for composting, and twigs and branches can be tied with twine and placed next to compost bins for pickup.

Helps Bochur Reunite Man With Lost Jewel-Laden Backpack

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Hashem, returning a bag holding more than $100,000 in diamonds and jewelry to its rightful owner.

PIX 11 reported that the unnamed bochur was traveling home from Newark Airport by taxi with some fellow students. Arriving at their destination, the taxi driver unloaded their bags, and then returned, handing the bochur a grey and black backpack that he said they had left behind.

The cabbie drove away before the bochur could explain that it didn’t belong to him or anyone in his group.

The bochur opened up the bag, hoping its contents would give him some clue to the backpack’s rightful owner. Instead, he found a laptop, Rolex watches, loose diamonds, jewelry and cash.

“I was shocked,” said the bochur. “It looked like expensive stuff.”

The 20-year-old’s mother advised him to call Shmira, who used receipts found inside the backpack to track down its owner. Shmira invited the owner to their office to reclaim the bag, and the relief on his face was evident when he discovered that his valuables were untouched.

“He couldn’t believe it,” said Shmira’s Levi Leifer. “You had to see his eyes.”

Despite not speaking any English, the owner of the backpack managed to express his profound gratitude to the bochur, who declined his offer of a reward.

Federal Government: Forestburgh Discrimination Case Warrants Judicial Intervention

A lawsuit charging the Sullivan County Town of Forestburgh with violating the federal Fair Housing Act is picking up steam, with the United States Department of Justice issuing a

Shmira

A yeshiva bochur returning

from Eretz Yisroel to Boro Park for Pesach made a tremendous kiddush

Statement of Interest in the case, paving the way for it to be heard in court.

Filed in early March by Matthew Podolsky, acting United States attorney for the Southern District of New York, the statement classifies the suit against Forestburgh as “ripe for adjudication,” a term that signifies that the charges involve a substantial controversy that warrants judicial intervention.

The developers of Lost Lake Holdings, LLC, alleged that once it learned that the development would likely be home to Orthodox Jews, Forestburgh engaged in a series of discriminatory acts to block the construction of what the town had previously described as a “shovel-ready” development. The lawsuit charges the town with unfairly applying the land use process, and quotes biased comments made by town officials and residents. One described Orthodox Jews as “locusts” that “take over,” while another said that the development was being funded with dirty money from “the Jewish mafia,” and added, “and you wonder why the Germans did what they did.”

Lost Lakes Holdings, LLC, filed suit against Forestburgh in March 2023. Podolsky’s decision is a significant blow to the town’s attempts to have the case dismissed.

Feds Pull Billions in COVID Funding

As the Trump administration continues in its quest to eliminate inefficiencies, the Department of Health and Human Services announced last week that it would be slashing $11.4 billion in COVID funding.

“The COVID-19 pandemic is over, and HHS will no longer waste billions of taxpayer dollars responding to a non-existent pandemic that Americans moved on from years ago,” said the agency in a statement. “HHS is prioritizing funding projects that will deliver on President Trump’s mandate to address our chronic disease epidemic and Make America Healthy Again.”

According to NBC News, much of the money was used for COVID testing, vaccinations and other projects. Washington shut down its covidtest.gov website, which mailed out free COVID tests by request, in early March, and more than 24 COVID-related research grants funded by the National Institutes of Health have also been terminated.

While COVID continues to claim lives, the federal public health emergency sparked by the pandemic was officially declared over on May 11, 2023.

Roiza hatches a plan for a shidduch for Kaily. Perela’s husband doesn’t think Perela should miss Sheva’s play.

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TWENTY-FOUR

Perela’s Wednesdays off easily put Dr. Seuss’s Wacky Wednesday to shame.

Today there was an added urgency to her schedule. She was leaving Monday morning, and whatever had to get done before the trip had to get done today.

Yanky was standing next to the coat closet screaming “bye-bye.” She’d planned on keeping him home on Wednesdays, partly because she felt bad for him and partly because she felt guilty, but sometimes she suspected that he loved going to morah more than he liked staying home with her. At least he’d be happy staying with her for the week while she was in China.

Anyway, she didn’t have time to take him today. Counterintuitive? Likely. But the fact that she had to Mommy-sit soon made her do counterintuitive things. She spilled a box of Magnatiles for him instead.

“Come, Yanky, build the Great Wall of China.” Joke was, she wouldn’t be seeing the Great Wall of China at all. The factories they were visiting were located in a totally different province, almost a day’s drive away from the capital.

“Co, co!” he screamed, pulling the doorknob of the coat closet. Fine, wear a coat Coat on, he finally agreed to play.

Now, where to start?

She had exactly one hour before she had to be at her

mother’s house. She’d have breakfast there. Ten minutes gained. First: laundry. Her fingers worked speedily as she folded, sorted and distributed, trying to make a dent on the skyscraper that had accumulated over the week.

Quickly, she did a pants count in the boys’ room to confirm they each had enough to last the week.

Just in case, she took the spare pile of worn, torn and ill-fitting pants from the top shelf and stuffed it into a shopping bag. Maybe she’d mend them at her mother’s house. She’d fish out her old sewing machine and use her time wisely.

She ran downstairs to check on Yanky. His face was flushed from wearing a coat indoors — a Prance beauty, of course — but he was hard at work with his blocks.

“Munchkin, you really learned to play!” See? Babysitting built them.

She had fifteen minutes left.

There was another Great Wall of China of grocery boxes in her foyer, with enough snacks and nosh for Ezriel to bribe the kids all week.

As she opened the first box, the phone rang.

“Perela,” Kaily said. There was a lilt in her voice, maybe even a giggle. “I’m working on Sruly’s chasan album for Chanukah,” she said. “You cannot imagine what funny pictures I keep coming across. Why don’t you come a little early so you can see?” Perela heard her mother saying something in the background, and Kaily started laughing again. “You should see your hair in high school! Not exactly the look of a cool clothing designer!”

Perela looked at the tower of boxes longingly. “Sure, can’t wait! I’m leaving now. I should be there in ten minutes.” She hoped her voice carried at least some enthusiasm.

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“Great! I have to leave in about half an hour — latest, an hour — if I want to accomplish anything before your Charni’s bus.”

She was giving away all of her free hours today. Yet Kaily still managed to make her feel like it wasn’t enough. At least Yanky was wearing his coat already.

WHAT HIT PERELA WAS HERSELF. SHE LOOKED TOTALLY DIFFERENT — IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE. OF COURSE, THE YERUSHALMI TICHEL, BUT BESIDES THAT, SHE LOOKED SO JOYFUL

and sat down.

Midway, she remembered the bag of pants. Oh, well. Worst case, Avrumy would wear dirty pants to cheder.

There wasn’t an inch of room on her mother’s kitchen table when she arrived. Kaily and her mother were laughing over a picture. “Are you laughing at me?” she groaned.

“Yes, dear,” her mother answered. “Come see your sheitel, and you’ll laugh, too.” Said sheitel had a side part practically touching her ear.

“Ooh! And this one.” It was the Purim that she and Ezriel had dressed up as a Yerushalmi couple, and Leiby and Yonah were dressed as little Yerushalmi boys. Yonah didn’t even have peyos yet, and he had long, fake peyos affixed to his white knit yarmulke. She was wearing a large black tichel over her wide black dress, and Ezriel had done her a favor and donned a striped bekishe that Shalom had kindly sent from Eretz Yisroel.

The kids were adorable, but what hit Perela was herself. She looked totally different — in more ways than one. Of course, the Yerushalmi tichel, but besides that, she looked so joyful. It didn’t take a psychologist to determine the pride she took in her family that day, the completeness she experienced from the cute costumes, the simplicity of her admiration for her husband.

Where had that Perela disappeared to?

“I have to leave already,” Kaily said. “Maybe skim through the rest of the pictures, and put a sticky note next to pictures I can use.”

“Sure,” Perela agreed quickly. There was something magnetic about those pictures.

She finally peeled off her coat

“Did you have breakfast?” her mother asked.

Perela shook her head. “No time.”

“I’ll make you something.”

“No, no. Please, don’t bother.”

Her mother looked hurt. “Can’t I make breakfast for my own daughter?”

“It’ll be a real treat,” Perela amended quickly. She didn’t recognize this mother of hers. She’d never been this sensitive.

Perela watched her mother shuffle to the counter with her walker. She still hadn’t forgotten the scene of her mother clutching the sink.

“You know, you can look at the pictures,” her mother said, almost snidely. I’m not that interesting.”

So Perela looked. She settled Yanky on the chair next to her. There were mostly pictures of Kaily’s kids, but quite a few of her family, too.

She stopped to look closely at one. When was it? Not so long ago. About five years ago, right after Chaim had gotten engaged, she had come over with her kids to celebrate.

There were pictures of her dancing with her kids in Kaily’s kitchen. Her eyes alight and looking at her kids with such love… such innocence and pride. They were her life.

Where had she gone? When had she become a woman who had lost most of her joy at mothering? When had it become stifling and unfulfilling and just… drab?

Her eyes welled. No. She wasn’t crying. But the tears fell one after the other. This was ridiculous. Her mother was painstakingly slicing an avocado at the counter, while she sat at the table, weeping.

Yanky looked at her, eyes wide.

“Shh… shh…” he said.

She smiled through her tears and

GOODBYE, FOREVER!

picked him up. She hugged him and kissed the top of his sweet head. Everything fell away. The urgency to unpack the groceries, the urgency to finish packing for her own trip. Through blurry eyes, she looked at the page in front of her, at the disparity between her sweet family and Kaily’s lonely one.

She had so much. Where had her joy gone?

* * * * *

“Your kallah is from Brooklyn, you said, right?” the saleslady asked. “Then you must take this.”

I must nothing!

Kaily fingered the pretty clutch. The obviously luxurious leather, the studded closure. She surreptitiously flipped over the bag and read the sticker. She blanched.

“It’s on sale now,” the saleslady gushed. “But only until tomorrow. It’s 20 percent off.”

She quickly calculated. About $150 would come off. It would still cost her close to a half a week of caregiving. It could also buy her a new gown.

“Okay,” she said slowly, her entire body going hot at the thought of spending this kind of money. “Do you wrap this? And if I bring in an album, would you include it in the package?”

“Sure we wrap!” The saleslady took her to the back of the store to show her some classy packages. “For forty dollars. It’s like half price.”

Wow! For the measly price of $640, her son’s kallah would have a non-practical cell phone holder. But she loved Bina, and she deserved it.

“Lemme think about this for a few minutes.” She needed space to make this decision. “I’ll be back in a few.”

The saleslady wasn’t happy, but Kaily couldn’t think with that cloud of perfume obscuring her senses. She found a little bench outside the strip mall, and she sat down. The cool November air cleared her brain, and she was able to think.

She used her cellphone’s calculator to make her decision. She was hardly spending these days, except for food and utilities. But weddings were expensive! Whichever way she

calculated, she fell many thousands short.

She was putting in the total of her monthly expenses when the phone rang and neatly wiped out her careful calculations.

It was her mechuteniste.

“Hello,” Kaily said politely.

“Hi, Kaily, it’s Leah,” Leah Czinner greeted her. “I’m with Levi” — G-d forbid, never her alone — “and we’re finalizing with the furniture store now. They can’t process the order before it’s paid up.”

“Okay.”

“So we just made the final payment on our end…” Leah hinted broadly.

“Uh, sure, I understand. Can you email me the details, and I’ll pay my share?”

“No problem. Just let me know after you pay, so I’ll know where we are on this. I feel bad to call you. Bina told me how busy you are with your mother. Like you practically moved upstairs.”

Kaily murmured something. She disconnected and put her phone away. There was no need for these calculations. Her mechuteniste had given her that elusive idea she was looking for.

You practically moved upstairs… She walked toward the store. Bina would get her clutch and her furniture — for the price of her privacy.

But it was a small price to pay.

* * * * *

Perela walked home slowly. She held one picture in her pocket — a shot of her building a snowman with her kids and Kaily’s. There was nothing remarkable about the picture, except for her remarkable smile.

She’d once taken such joy in building a snowman, and she wanted to keep this picture close to her during her entire trip.

Her phone rang. Tziri. Her finger hovered over the ignore button. She was in such a different mode now. Definitely not Tziri mode. But Tziri had something important to say about the trip, probably.

“Hello,”

“Perela!” Tziri exclaimed. “I get a

mazel Tov! My Mali had a baby girl!”

“Mazel tov!” Perela said genuinely. She knew Mali had two boys and this was probably a big deal. “I’m just about zipping my suitcase,” she added, hating herself. She didn’t even have a suitcase — only that same nerdy duffel bag Leiby had used in camp.

But Tziri wasn’t listening to her.

“Four weeks early,” Tziri added slowly.

“Wow! Is the baby doing okay?” Perela asked.

“She’s small, but doing fine.”

“Baruch Hashem!”

Good girl, baby. Perela thought.

Good that you’re a girl so your grandmother doesn’t miss your vachnacht and bris.

“You know I was supposed to be long back from the trip when the baby comes…” Tziri trailed off.

Okay.

“Perela, there’s no way I can travel now. I have a big kiddush to plan. I’ll speak to the travel agent. Let’s push it off two weeks so we can be back for Chanukah.”

“You’re joking, right?” Perela choked out. “You’re canceling the trip?” Her voice shook.

She stopped walking and leaned on a tree. She thought of her semi-

packed duffel bag, the impossible arrangements she’d made for every single child. The neatly frozen suppers.

Sheva’s play...

“Not cancelling, pushing it off,” Tziri said smoothly.

“B-but all those appointments,” Perela said stupidly. When she’d finally gathered the courage to ask Tziri if they could return a day earlier so she’d make it to the play, Tziri had said that they had appointments every minute of every day.

“I know,” Tziri drawled. “But what don’t we do for our kids?”

TO BE CONTINUED…

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ISSUE 278

THE ULTIMATE PESACH EVENING MEAL

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Creamy Squash Soup With Marrow Bones

Apple Ginger Roast

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Chocolate Mousse With Red Wine Reduction

ISSUE 279

THE ULTIMATE PESACH DAY MEAL

BY FRIMY SILBERMAN

Salmon Crudo

Velvety Meat and Potato Soup

French Roast With Onion Marmalade

Praline Pavlova

ISSUE 280

THE ALL-AROUND PESACH MEAL

BY MIRIAM PESSY WERCBERGER

Salmon Cubes With Orange Wine Reduction

Beef Back Rib Minestrone Soup

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INGREDIENTS

2 slices baby salmon, skinless

1 cup kosher salt

TOPPINGS

Select to your liking from the below list:

Peeled jalapeno

Diced red onions

Diced cucumber

Diced radish

Supremed oranges

Olive oil

Black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Pat the salmon dry.

2. Place a large piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface, and pour a third of the salt over it.

3. Place the salmon on the salt, and completely cover with the rest of the salt.

4. Tightly wrap the fish in the plastic wrap.

5. Place the wrapped fish in a deep pan (as it may leak), and cure in the refrigerator for 24 to 36 hours.

6. After curing, wipe the salt off the fish with a paper towel (I don’t rinse it off).

7. Slice thinly. Arrange on a plate, add toppings, and sprinkle with olive oil.

8. Salmon can also be diced and used “herring style.”

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Rich and creamy homemade potato soup is all you need to satisfy little ones and adults alike. The chicken soup and meat completes this dish and makes it a fantastic yomtovdig addition to any meal

INGREDIENTS

3 large Spanish onions, sliced

3 T. olive oil

7 Idaho potatoes, cubed

2 lb. beef bones

2 lb. kolichel

6–8 cups chicken soup (to just cover potatoes)

1 T. black pepper

1 T. kosher salt or to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Saute the onions in the oil for 20 minutes until translucent and starting to brown at the edges.

2. Add the cubed potatoes, beef bones and kolichel. Add the chicken soup and pepper.

3. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours (or longer). Add salt to taste.

4. Remove the bones and meat from the pot, and blend the soup.

5. Shred the meat, and return to the soup.

Note: The soup gets salted only at the end because it cooks in the chicken soup which is salted. Season and adjust accordingly at the end as instructed.

FRENCH ROAST WITH ONION MARMALADE

This spice-rubbed meat is an absolute showstopper. Combine it with the sweet and tangy onion jam, and you’ll have a super flavorful dish that only uses minimal ingredients.

ROAST

1 large French roast

1 T. salt

1 T. black pepper

1 T. sugar

1 T. coffee

¼ cup olive oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 200°. Pat the roast dry.

2. Combine the spices in a bowl, and rub the mix into all sides of the meat.

3. Drizzle well with the olive oil.

4. Place in a deep pan, and bake uncovered for 10 hours, occasionally basting the juices.

ONION MARMALADE

8 red onions, sliced into half-circles

1 cup sugar

1 T. salt

1 tsp. black pepper, optional

1 tsp. lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

1. In a dry frying pan, saute the onions on medium-high heat, stirring constantly so they don’t burn.

2. After 15 minutes, once they start to brown, add 1 cup of sugar. Lower the heat to medium.

3. Mixing constantly, continue sauteing the mixture. The onions will release their juices, until a jam-like texture is achieved, approximately 25 more minutes.

PRALINE PAVLOVA

This stunning dessert is so simple to make. It’s crunchy on the outside, smooth and velvety on the inside, and finished off with nutty praline.

PAVLOVA

4 eggs whites, at room temperature

1 cup sugar

2 tsp. potato starch

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 200°.

2. Beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the sugar.

3. Beat for 5 for minutes until stiff peaks form.

4. Add potato starch.

5. Trace individual-sized circles on a baking sheet using a large cup.

6. Dollop approximately ¾ cup of pavlova mixture onto each circle shape, smoothing it out with a spatula.

7. Bake for 2 hours. Allow to cool in the oven.

PRALINE

4 cups raw hazelnuts

2 cups sugar

⅓ cup water

DIRECTIONS

1. Roast the hazelnuts on 375° for 15 to 20 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, cook the sugar and water on low for 5 to 8 minutes until the sugar melts and starts to bubble. Increase the heat to medium, and cook the mixture until a caramel color is achieved.

3. Pour the caramel mixture over the nuts.

4. Cool completely. (You can save some caramelized nuts for toppings.)

5. Blend the nuts in a food processor on high speed until a paste is formed. This can take a while; keep blending until you reach a praline consistency.

6. To assemble pavlovas, heap a spoonful of praline onto the center of the pavlovas (or pipe with a piping bag), and top as desired with spun sugar, caramelized nuts and pomegranate arils.

Note: Store at room temperature, covered, until ready to serve. Assemble prior to serving.

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As you get ready to tackle your Pesach cooking, we are back with a four-week culinary collection of timeless Yom Tov classics developed by our beloved and unforgettable food columnist Leah Stern, a”h

CHOL HAMOED MAINS

The following recipes require a bit more time than putting up chicken and potatoes, but these are delicious options if you want a break from the standard Pesach fare.

TURKEY CUTLETS

A dark turkey specialty that serves as a great veal substitute for those who don’t use meat.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. dark turkey cutlets Salt Potato starch Oil or schmaltz

1 cup sauteed onions

2 T. grated horseradish

½ small knob celery

6 oz. chicken soup

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut each cutlet in half. Sprinkle with some salt, and dredge in potato starch.

2. Heat schmaltz or oil in a 10-inch frying pan, and sear cutlets for about 1 minute on each side.

3. Place onions in a pan. Top with cutlets and then horseradish. Slice knob celery, and add to the pan along with the chicken soup.

4. Simmer on a low flame for 2 to 2½ hours.

LATKE SURPRISE

Treat your family to a merge of two Pesach favorites: chicken cutlets fried in latke batter. One year, our butcher was short on chicken schmaltz and sent duck fat instead. I dared to try it, and it was a hit with everything I cooked it with! This dish was especially enhanced by the delicate duck flavor. All you need is a scant amount of fat in a nonstick pan and a low flame.

INGREDIENTS

4 chicken cutlets

8 potatoes

8 eggs

4 tsp. salt

Oil or duck fat, for frying

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut each cutlet in half to obtain two thin slices. Then cut each one in half in the width.

2. Grate potatoes with a fine grater. Mix with eggs and salt.

3. Heat oil in a nonstick pan, drop some batter into the pan, and flatten to the size of a cutlet. Place cutlet over batter and cover with more batter.

4. Fry for approximately 7 to 8 minutes on each side. To prevent browning of potatoes, prepare in small batches as needed.

CITRUS CAPONS WITH SWEET POTATO STUFFING

Moist, flavorful and elegant! For a simpler option that is also gourmet, stuff regular chicken bottoms with the filling recipe below.

INGREDIENTS

6 dark chicken capons

1 cup sauteed onions, divided

3 sweet potatoes, sliced

2 T. oil or schmaltz (plus some for rubbing)

Salt, to taste

Juice of 1 orange (⅓ cup)

Juice of half a grapefruit (⅓ cup)

2 T. shredded horseradish

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat half a cup of sauteed onions in a pan. Add sweet potatoes, and cook until soft. Mash very well with oil and some salt.

2. Rub the inside of the capons with some oil or schmaltz. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the sweet potato mixture onto each capon, and roll it up.

3. Place remaining sauteed onions into a 9x13-inch pan. Place capons seam side down onto onions, and rub tops with prepared horseradish. Pour juices over chicken.

4. Bake at 350° for 2 to 3 hours, or freeze and bake at a later point at 350° for 4 to 4½ hours.

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Pickling is one of the oldest and most universal methods of food preservation. Long before the refrigeration, freezing or vacuum-sealing days, people found a simple, reliable way to extend the shelf life of their food: salt, water and patience.

As Pesach approaches, many families find themselves looking for fresh, natural foods that will last through Yom Tov and beyond. Pickling — whether it’s veggies, fruit or even fish — is a tradition that has stood the test of time, providing a flavorful and practical solution for generations.

In this feature, we’ll explore the fascinating history of pickling, the scientific and health benefits behind it, and some practical tips for those looking to bring pickling into their Pesach kitchens. Finally, we’ll provide a variety of kosher-for-Pesach recipes, both fermented and vinegar- or lemon juicebased, to enhance your Yom Tov meals.

HOW PICKLING BECAME A THING

Pickling is believed to date back more than 4,000 years, with the earliest known records coming from Mesopotamia (as in Avraham Avinu’s neighborhood) and the Indus Valley civilizations. These early cultures found that immersing food in a salty brine could preserve it for months, making it a crucial technique for survival in regions where food storage was a challenge.

The Egyptians (c. 2000 BCE) pickled vegetables, particularly cucumbers, and are believed to have introduced the technique to other Mediterranean cultures. (Not to mention the pickled locusts they tried

to make before Hashem swept them away. Rashi notes that after the plague of locusts, the Mitzriim attempted to pickle and preserve them for future consumption. However, their plans were thwarted when Hashem removed every last locust from Egypt, ensuring that no benefit could be derived from the makkah meant to punish them.)

The Chinese were pickling foods as early as 2000 BCE, using vinegar and fermentation to preserve everything from vegetables to eggs.

Ancient Greeks and Romans developed pickling further, both as a method of food preservation and as a source of flavor and health benefits. Roman emperors reportedly gave pickled foods to their soldiers, believing that they provided strength and endurance (halevai they hadn’t).

Indian cuisine has a long and rich tradition of pickling, particularly mangoes, lemons and chilies, often using oil and spices alongside the salt for preservation.

In Japan, pickling (or tsukemono) has been part of the cuisine for centuries, with vegetables fermented in rice bran, miso or salt. I once made miso and beet-juice-pressed pickled apple slices that were out of this world.

And, of course, kimchi, Korea’s famous pickled and

fermented dish, is made from Napa cabbage, radishes and other vegetables, preserved in a spicy, garlicky brine. Traditionally buried underground in clay pots to ferment, it has been a staple of Korean cuisine for centuries, valued for its bold flavor and probiotic benefits. By the Middle Ages, pickling had become an essential food preservation method across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Sailors relied on pickled foods to sustain them on long journeys, and in many cultures, it became a culinary art form as well as a survival technique.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN FOOD IS PICKLED?

There are two primary methods of pickling:

FERMENTATION · Natural bacteria convert the sugars in vegetables into lactic acid, which preserves the food and gives it its distinct sour taste.

VINEGAR PICKLING · Instead of relying on natural bacteria, food is preserved using acidic vinegar, which inhibits spoilage and enhances flavor.

Both methods have been used for thousands of years, and both provide health benefits.

BUT IS IT GOOD FOR THE YIDDEN?

Yidden, like in many other cultures, turned to pickling out of necessity. In Eastern Europe, long, cold winters made fresh vegetables scarce, and so pickling became an essential part of preparing for the season. Cucumbers, cabbage (sauerkraut) and beets (borscht) were among the most commonly pickled foods, providing much-needed nutrition when fresh produce wasn’t available.

These traditions followed us across the sea. The influx of Eastern European Jewish immigrants to New York City in the late 19th and early 20th centuries brought with it a rich tradition of pickling, particularly in terms of cucumbers, to preserve vegetables for the harsh winters. On Manhattan’s Lower East Side, numerous pickle vendors established themselves selling their goods from barrels lining the streets. This area became so renowned for its pickles that it earned the nickname “Pickle Alley.” Meanwhile, Sephardic and Middle Eastern Jewish communities developed their own pickling traditions. Moroccan and Yemenite Jews pickled carrots and turnips with harissa and cumin, while in the Ottoman Empire, pickled lemons became a staple in many Jewish households.

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THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF PICKLED FOODS

Rich in nutrients: Unlike cooking, which can reduce vitamin content, pickling retains most of the vegetables’ nutrients.

Probiotics and gut health: Fermented foods contain beneficial bacteria that is said to aid digestion, improve gut health and support the immune system.

Hydration and electrolytes: The salt in pickling brine helps the body retain essential minerals, which can be especially

useful during hot weather or before fasting.

Blood sugar control: Some studies suggest that vinegarbased pickled foods can help regulate blood sugar levels, making them a useful dietary addition for those managing blood sugar concerns.

Natural food preservation: Unlike modern processed foods with artificial preservatives, pickling relies on natural methods to extend the shelf life of produce without chemicals.

PESACHFRIENDLY PICKLING RECIPES

Pickling has always been about making the most of what we have, whether by preserving a bumper crop, adding flavor to simple ingredients, or offering something tangy in a heavy Yom Tov meal.

On Pesach, when ingredient lists are shorter, homemade pickled foods bring a special heimishe taste to the Yom Tov menu. They’re easy to make, and if they happen to do our stomachs a favor along the way — well, that’s just good planning.

Note: All the herbs and spices are marked as optional. These will add flavor for those who use them on Pesach, but those who omit them for Yom Tov will get great results anyway.

PICKLING TIPS

Use pure kosher or sea salt; iodized salt can affect the fermentation process, so stick to pure, natural salts.

Filtered or bottled water is best; chlorinated tap water can kill beneficial bacteria.

Use glass jars over plastic; glass preserves flavor better and won’t leach chemicals into the brine. But plastic does the job, too.

Fermented cucumber pickles need three to seven days at room temperature before refrigeration.

Vinegar pickles can be eaten after 24 hours, but taste better after a few days.

Always keep foods submerged while pickling. If any pieces float above the brine, the food will spoil. I once found that out the hard way, when I decided to make a huge batch of pickled cucumbers for mishloach manos — cheap, easy and delicious. Not. A few cucumbers floated above the brine line, and spoiled and killed the whole batch.

SWEET AND SOUR PICKLED CARROTS

A lightly sweet, tangy treat that pairs well with fish or can serve a side dish.

INGREDIENTS

9 large carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds

1½ cups lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar for yearround use)

1½ cups water

3 T. kosher salt

6 T. sugar

1½ tsp. whole peppercorns

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the lemon juice, water, salt and sugar in a pot until everything dissolves.

2. Pack the carrot slices into large jars, and add the peppercorns.

3. Pour the warm brine over the carrots and let cool.

4. Seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Tip: For a spicier version, add sliced chili peppers or a pinch of red pepper flakes, if your family eats either of these on Pesach.

PICKLED BEETS

A vibrant addition to any Pesach meal, with a naturally sweet-tart flavor.

Note: Beets on Pesach are a wonder-food, counteracting the digestive challenges of matzah and heavy Yom Tov meals.

INGREDIENTS

9 medium beets, peeled and thinly sliced or cut into matchsticks

3 cups lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar for yearround use)

3 cups water

6 T. kosher salt

3 T. sugar

3 tsp. whole peppercorns

3 bay leaves (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Pack the sliced beets into large glass jars.

2. Heat the lemon juice, water, salt and sugar in a pot until dissolved.

3. Add peppercorns and bay leaves to glass jars. Pour the warm brine over the beets and spices, ensuring they are fully submerged.

4. Let cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.

5. For best flavor, let sit for at least 48 hours before eating.

Tip: Save the deep crimson brine! It makes a great base for Pesach-friendly salad dressings.

QUICK PICKLED ONIONS

Perfect for topping salads, fish or eggs.

INGREDIENTS

3 large red onions, thinly sliced

1½ cups lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar for yearround use)

1½ cups water

3 T. kosher salt

3 T. sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the lemon juice, water, salt and sugar until dissolved.

2. Pack the onion slices into large jars, and pour the brine over them.

3. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.

4. These will be ready to eat in 24 hours!

Tip: For extra spice, add a few slices of jalapeno pepper or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, if your family eats either of these on Pesach.

PICKLED LEMONS (SEFARDIC STYLE)

A Middle Eastern and Moroccan classic, these salt-preserved lemons add a deep, citrusy tang to fish, chicken or salads. Since they take time to ferment, prepare well in advance.

INGREDIENTS

12 small lemons, quartered but left attached at the base (If your family minhag is to remove peels from food, you can remove the rind’s outer layer.)

¾ cup kosher salt

Juice of 6 additional lemons

1½ tsp. whole peppercorns (optional)

Thick slice of peeled turmeric root (optional, but adds a deep yellow color)

DIRECTIONS

1. Rub the salt into the cut lemons, and pack them tightly into a large glass jar or ceramic crock.

2. Add the peppercorns and turmeric (if using).

3. Squeeze in the extra lemon juice to cover the lemons as much as possible.

4. Seal and leave at room temperature for two weeks, shaking the jar daily.

5. After two weeks, refrigerate and use as needed. The rind is the part that is typically enjoyed.

Tip: To speed up the process, add a few tablespoons of warm water to help dissolve the salt.

CLASSIC FERMENTED PICKLES (CUCUMBERS IN BRINE)

A true fermented pickle — crunchy, probiotic-rich and naturally tangy.

INGREDIENTS

15 small cucumbers (kirby or Persian cucumbers work best)

12 cups filtered water

9 T. kosher salt

3 tsp. whole black peppercorns

6 bay leaves (optional)

9 cloves peeled garlic (optional)

3 large handfuls of fresh dill (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Dissolve the salt in the water.

2. Pack the cucumbers, peppercorns, garlic (if using), dill (if using) and bay leaves (if using) into large glass jars or a ceramic crock.

3. Pour the saltwater brine over everything, ensuring the cucumbers are fully submerged (use fermentation weights or a bag of water, if needed, to keep them down).

4. Cover loosely with a breathable cloth, and leave at room temperature for 5 to 7 days, checking daily to release any pressure buildup.

5. Once pickles reach desired tanginess, refrigerate to slow fermentation.

Tip: For extra-crisp pickles, add a grape leaf or an extra bay leaf or two, if using on Pesach. The tannins help preserve texture.

PICKLED... WHAT?!

Unlikely yet real pickled foods from around the world

Pickles aren’t just about cucumbers and beets. Across the globe, people have been pickling all kinds of surprising things. For the adventurous, give these a try this Pesach — if you dare.

PICKLED EGGS · (UK and USA)

Found in old-fashioned pubs and general stores, these hard-boiled eggs are soaked in vinegar, salt and spices. Some versions use beet juice to give them a bright pink color.

PICKLED WATERMELON RIND · (Southern USA and Eastern Europe)

That’s right — the rind, not the fruit. Sweet, crunchy and slightly tangy, this old-school delicacy ensures nothing goes to waste.

PICKLED GRAPE LEAVES ·

They’re fermented or pickled to make them even more flavorful before use in dishes like dolmas (stuffed grape leaves).

PICKLED GREEN ALMONDS · (Middle East and Mediterranean)

Before almonds fully ripen, they have a soft, fuzzy exterior and a tart, juicy interior — perfect for pick ling. The result is a crunchy, tangy snack.

PICKLED MANGO · (India and Caribbean)

Mango isn’t just for sweet dishes. In India and the Caribbean, it’s spiced and pickled for a sour, spicy and slightly sweet condiment.

PICKLED YOUNG PINE CONES · (Russia and Eastern Europe)

Yes, actual baby pine cones. When picked young, they’re soft enough to eat and are often fermented in honey or brine for medicinal syrups and snacks.

PICKLED CANTALOUPE · (USA and Eastern Europe)

A cousin of pickled watermelon rind, pickled cantaloupe combines sweet, salty and sour flavors in a way that’s surprisingly refreshing.

PICKLED TEA LEAVES · (Myanmar)

Called lahpet, these fermented tea leaves are a national delicacy in Myanmar, often mixed with garlic, peanuts and chili for a crunchy salad.

PICKLED WALNUTS · (UK and Italy)

Before walnuts fully ripen and harden, they’re soaked in brine and spices to create a rich, tangy, balsamic-like flavor.

CLASSIC “PICKLED” SALMON HERRING

I started making this on Pesach about ten years ago, and it became an instant classic with family and friends. The combination of sweet, sour and oily flavors, as well as the many onions, gives it the authentic herring-style geshmak

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. fresh boneless salmon side, skin on

¼ cup kosher salt

1 T. sugar

½ cup dry white wine (red will also do)

¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

¼ cup light olive oil (or another neutral oil)

2 T. fresh dill, chopped (optional)

2–3 medium onions, thinly sliced into rings

DIRECTIONS

1. Cure the salmon: Rub the salmon fillet on both sides with kosher salt and sugar. Wrap tightly in parchment paper, then plastic wrap. Place in a shallow dish, weigh it down with a heavy plate, and refrigerate for 48 hours, flipping once halfway.

2. Rinse and slice: After 48 hours, gently rinse off the salt under cold water and pat dry. Slice the salmon into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.

3. Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the wine, lemon juice and oil. Stir in the chopped dill, if using.

4. Assemble and marinate: Layer the sliced onions generously with the salmon pieces in a glass jar or dish. Pour the marinade over everything, ensuring the fish and onions are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes:

The onions will absorb the briny, slightly sweet marinade and develop an amazing flavor. Don’t be surprised if your family members eat them straight from the jar!

The wine and lemon juice give the fish a balanced tanginess while keeping the flavors fresh and delicate. For a slightly sweeter version, add an extra ½ tablespoon of sugar to the marinade.

Best enjoyed within 5 days for optimal freshness (although some say that herring, like fine wine, only gets better with age).

Nesanel Yoel Safran is a writer, chef and student of Torah and life. You can read about all of this and more on his blog Soul Foodie (soulfoodiecom.wordpress. com) and contact him at soulfoodie613@gmail.com.

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MAN OF THE HOUSE

Erev Pesach is a pretty intense season. This means that balabustas often rely on their spouses for help — sometimes with unexpected results.

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Making Yom Tov for the first time was overwhelming. Naturally, I had a meticulously organized list, outlining which kitchen cabinets needed clean ing and when. But what good is an or ganized list when confronted with the whirlwind of a chaotic kitchen?

There were shmattes strewn across the floor, chairs and table. The strong scent of Mr. Clean and Fantastic filled the air, taunting me and urging me onward. But I remained frozen in the center of the kitchen, deliberately avoiding the sight of the fridge, freezer and oven, all of which needed clean ing today — the last day before play group ended until after Pesach. De feated, I sank into a chair draped with shmattes, wondering how I would ever accomplish it all.

MAN ON A MISSION

“Everyone gets there,” my friend reassured me over the phone. I nodded glumly, thinking, Yes, but how? What gets neglected? And at what point will we even kasher?

My husband walked in, surveyed the scene, and retreated. Smart man, I

thought. He understands that bein hazmanim is for the beis medrash, not my tiny kitchen. Yet within two minutes, he returned, a man on a mission. Like the Cat in the Hat, he strode straight to the oven, sleeves rolled up, armed with a pail of Mr. Clean, St. Moritz and more shmattes

that he’d somehow unearthed.

And all the ragged, tired, weary woman of the house was able to do was gape.

“But I said I’ll help you,” he said, noticing my shocked face. “This is what I did for my mother when I helped her out every year for Pesach.”

I nodded dumbly as I watched him wrestle with a particularly stubborn patch of burnt… something.

Did husbands really do this — battle greasy, grimy, caked-on ovens and gas ranges? He even had experience with oven cleaning! This was wow. Just wow.

I made sure to express my gratitude profusely, but I suppose I’m fortunate; my husband cleans the oven for Pesach every year, and I definitely owe some credit to my motherin-law.

No cleaning lady. No wife-turnedshmatte. Just a helpful husband and an unexpectedly gleaming oven.

I MADE SURE TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE PROFUSELY, BUT I SUPPOSE I’M FORTUNATE; MY HUSBAND CLEANS THE OVEN FOR PESACH EVERY YEAR, AND I DEFINITELY OWE SOME CREDIT TO MY MOTHER-IN-LAW

SURRENDERED WIFE

TZIVY WAGNER

Like every chassidishe kallah, I was gifted the priceless chasan album, though back in the day, these albums were still (gasp) actual scrapbooks in the more practical sense of the word, complete with little add-on caption stickers like “Say cheese!” and “Precious child.”

Once I hit the teen section of the album, my young husband-to-be was showcased as quite the balabusta. He’d been captured on camera doing things like peeling potatoes, scrubbing counters, rolling out wafer cake, and making

In my childhood Erev Pesach memories, the picture of my father sitting at the dinette table, food processor in front of him and goggles over his eyes, features prominently.

Throughout the year, he rarely helped out in the kitchen; food prep was strictly my

THE MARROR MIRAGE

HINDY KLEIN

mother’s domain. But come Pesach, preparing the bitter marror was a responsibility that rested very seriously on his shoulders, and on his shoulders alone.

Many Pesachs passed in this manner, and eventually, I got married. My husband doesn’t help out much in the kitchen either; his culinary skills are pretty much nonexistent. But still, the men prepare the marror, don’t they?

The first time we made Pesach, and a horseradish was delivered to our home along with the rest of our oversized grocery order, I handed the soil-covered vegetable to my husband along with a peeler.

He looked at me blankly. “What do I do with this?”

I shrugged. “Ask my father. Or yours. Doesn’t he do the marror ?”

My husband shook his head. “No. My mother does.”

“Well,” I said. “This is something my father does before Pesach. Let’s call him to get instructions.”

We did, and my husband, always a good sport, set out to peel the horseradish. The peeler sat awkwardly in his hand, as if the tool itself didn’t trust this strange hand to settle in comfortably, and ever so slowly, the outer layer of the horseradish was stripped away.

But the going was so slow, and the movements so irregular, it was painful to watch. I took over at some point — before handing it back to my husband with a flourish when it was all peeled.

“What now?” my husband asked.

“The food processor. My father said with the S blade.”

“With the what?”

“The S blade.”

By now I was getting impatient. And also possibly resentful. If my father was man enough to take care of the marror, why couldn’t my husband do it too? I was drowning in a mountain of other things to peel, saute, cook, freeze — not to mention clean! Couldn’t he keep his one-item list and figure it out?

I ended up preparing the marror. I was not a happy camper.

But by the time the next Pesach rolled around, I was a year older, a year wiser and a year more compassionate. My husband was amazing with the kids. He was a great sport when it came to helping me clean. So he couldn’t prepare the marror ? So what?

And it certainly wasn’t his fault that his shver did the marror every year, and that his wife had such specific expectations about it, was it?

No, I decided. And that was that. Today he’s still the man of the house, even though it’s me who shreds the marror to perfection.

Pesach lokshen. “Best helper!” gushed the scrapbook stickers.

I didn’t take it personally at all. I mean, this was all just for pics, right? In real life, the kitchen would be mine.

One thing I hadn’t known then was how wonderful a shvigger my mechuteniste was, already as a young mother. Because she taught her boys the way to the kitchen, not just the fridge. She put them to work at the counters for real, not only for the camera. She taught her sons that potatoes must be peeled, onions sauteed and Pesach lokshen fried if they wanted meals to happen. Her boys took to the kitchen with yeshiva bochurishe drive and creativity, peeling potatoes sitting down and commandeering the entire stovetop with multiple frying pans to make the lokshen more efficiently. So while I, as an unsuspecting teen, helped my own mother with Pesach kugels and cakes,

my future shvigger was guiding her sons toward helpful husbandhood.

Our first married Pesach at home, something strange happened. My husband was cracking eggs and whisking them, and even though I’d dutifully copied down a Pesach-lokshen recipe, he was following it. Not just helping, but taking responsibility for the whole thing, start to finish. I should say it was exhilarating, right? But it felt strange. How unwomanly of me, not to do all the cooking myself. The martyr in me fought for control… and lost.

Because who was I kidding? Small kids, huge responsibilities; all help is appreciated. I’ve grown into it by now, and no, I’ve never made a single egg loksh in my married life. Just call me a surrendered wife.

THE RIGHT WAY

SHAYNA STEIN

Growing up, there was a clear division of labor in our home. My father earned a living, my mother took care of the house and children. They each worked long hours, shouldered a heavy burden, and they both felt they were partners in the project of running a Yiddishe home. In general, my father rarely helped out at home.

Like many young girls, I assumed my husband would be similar to my father. So I was shocked when my husband-to-be casually shared that he liked to cook. In fact, I didn’t quite know what to make of it. A man? Who liked to cook? Who knew how to cook?

Three weeks after our wedding, it became clear that it wasn’t just cooking. My brand-new husband came home to find me proudly washing the floors of our tiny rental. He took one look and said, “That’s not the way to do sponja.”

For a moment I was hurt, but then I graciously handed him the sponja stick and said, “Please, do it the right way.” And he did.

He’s been washing the floors weekly ever since, and I think he regrets ever making that comment. I’ve heard him jokingly (I hope!) tell chasanim to “be careful with what you offer during shanah rishonah; you might be stuck doing it for the rest of your life.”

My husband grew up as one of six boys, and my mother-in-law educated her sons that cleaning (bathrooms in particular) is a man’s job and not befitting for women. My sisters-in-law and I are supremely grateful. Mothers of boys, take note!

Come Pesach, I’m still surprised, grateful and glad that he feels it is his job to line the counters and stove, and then peel the potatoes. Looking back at my childhood home, I don’t know how my mother made Pesach all by herself.

I’m trying to raise my children, boys and girls alike, with the feeling that the house belongs to have a responsibility to keep it running — even more so around Pesach time. I appreciate my mother-in-law’s wisdom in teaching her sons to roll up their sleeves and take an active part in caring for their mikdash me’at.

THE CHREIN-MAKER

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Goggles? Check.

Plastic containers? Check. Gloves, massive foil pan, mixing spoon? Check, check, check.

That’s how things go in our house a few nights before Pesach when everything comes to a standstill for the ceremonial production of Zaidy Baum’s chrein, an annual tradition that has been going on in my husband’s family for I-don’tknow-how-long.

The first time I saw chrein being made was shortly after I started making Pesach, when my father-in-law showed up armed with father-in-law’s recipe. The only two things I remember about that night are the horse radish root breaking my food processor’s blade, and beets splattering all over my kitchen walls.

Eventually my husband took over the chrein-making duties, albeit with a new food processor. It was a ritual that had him donning goggles to keep the tear-inducing fumes at bay as he shoved chunks of oversized horseradish root into the food processor, with one of the kids assisting as he mixed everything together in the aforementioned foil pan until it looked (and tasted) just right.

With an average yield of over ten pounds of chrein, my husband delighted in sharing his handiwork with friends, relatives and neighbors. He would lovingly spoon it into containers as I feverishly rearranged my freshly-cleaned refrigerator to accommodate them all, secretly cringing because they were being stored upside down to ensure the juice was evenly distributed, and twenty-cent deli containers aren’t exactly leakproof.

Over the years, we’ve had some memorable moments. There was the time my husband took a long thin beet tail and tucked it under the door to the basement. Calling one of our teenage daughters into the kitchen, my husband suddenly stopped and pointed to the trailing wisp: “A mouse!” She shrieked and jumped onto a chair, and he burst out laughing.

That same sense of humor is evident on every container of chrein that bears a sticker that reads “Chreino sinus cleaner — also good on fish,” because, let’s face it, horseradish is powerful stuff. For a while I had quite the collection of large pareve Pesach’dik knives, because my husband bought a new one each year until he found one that could actually cut through the super-tough roots.

Of course, my husband glows with pride when people come back for seconds on Chol Hamoed. At that point, the beet juice usually has (mostly) faded from his hands and my refrigerator shelves, and I can appreciate the fact that, like his father before him, my husband is the family chrein-maker.

Which of my kids is going to don the goggles and make Zaidy Baum’s chrein for the next generation? To be honest, I have no idea, but kids, if any of you are reading this, chop the horseradish into pieces before you put it into the food processor, and be careful with those beets. Or give me a call, and I can tell you how to clean beet juice off your kitchen walls.

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One of my earliest memories is of my father’s desperate attempt, in a time of acute necessity, at making pasta. When the pot scorched to ugly black cinders, he was surprised to learn that water was needed to actually get the pasta to cook.

So when I got married, I was fully expecting to shoulder all the housework alone. I was shocked to learn, in one of our newlywed DMCs, that my father-in-law was the one who took charge of all the heavy Pesach cleaning.

We did it together the first year, smiling and joking as we scrubbed tiles and emptied drawers, spraying and mopping and obviously taking elaborate snack breaks often enough. The second year we were married, we had another noisy family member added to the mix. It was then, in the hectic firstbaby chaos, that I learned an interesting truth: My husband had golden, nimble hands, had been scouring and kashering for years, and actually enjoyed getting things done. I watched in relief as the house transformed under his focused touch. He had plenty of tricks and shticks under his belt, and his clarity in halacha didn’t hurt either. It was the blessing I needed, the space to care for my little blonde baby who just wanted his mommy to hold him all day.

The next few years brought us a bounty of blessing. With four lively kinderlach under the age of five, life was incredibly hectic. I was so grateful, but so, so overwhelmed. And so tired and weepy.

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Slowly — far from my ideal, but born of little other choice — my husband took over Pesach. He did everything: from the shopping and cleaning all the way to the kashering. I joined the ranks of fathers and teenage girls who traipsed around town with kids in tow, to shops, bakeries and parks. Part of this time was sacred, golden, set apart for the joy of our life, my husband’s rigorous Torah learning. The other part of the time, my husband listened to shiurim as he steadily worked through our to-do list. He relished the quiet, and I relished the results.

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When he was finally done, the house sparkled. Now I was ready to start the balabusta marathon, whipping up Pesach deli cacies in my silver foil kingdom.

This was a new system for me. Different, yes. I hope that one day I’ll resume the role of chief executive cleaner, or at least take over some part of it. But for now, I am grateful and comforted that My Father had it all planned for me, with my husband right at my side.

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Space. Space. Space. We all need space. We need living space. We need personal space. But the most important space in a Yiddishe home is… refrigerator and freezer space! Shabbosos, Yomim Tovim and just about every day, we rely on our refrigerators and freezers even more than we do on our cleaning ladies.

Still, choosing the perfect refrigerator can give us the chills. With a plethora of models boasting countless features, it’s normal to feel confused. Here, some women share what they love about their configurations and why.

Compare the various models, and find the one that suits your kitchen and lifestyle needs best.

ROIZY BAUM

Pessie R.

Stay-at-home mother of 5

I absolutely love my sideby-side refrigerator and freezer. It’s super functional for my stage and keeps everything really organized. There are three big drawers on the bottom, and the shelf space is laid out so well that I always find what I need without digging through piles of stuff. I’m also on the shorter side, so I keep all the things I use most often on the lower shelves on both sides.

I wish it had smaller compartments for things like garlic or half peppers, but at one point I purchased some refrigerator organizers, which solved the problem. Another thing I don’t love about it is that before Shabbos and Yom Tov, we have to switch it to holiday mode, which is one more step to remember on an already very busy erev

Side by Side

M.L.

Mother of 8, grandmother of many

My side-by-side refrigerator and freezer is fabulous for organization purposes. It has great drawers and shelves, which help me always know what’s in them, and the shelves on the door are deep as well. I can fit mayonnaise and even my cornflake crumbs (yes, I keep that in the refrigerator — so much fresher!) on the door.

Nevertheless, as someone who cooks and hosts a lot, I find that I can use a refrigerator that can fit roaster pans or cookie sheets, and my model does not.

Feidy H.

Working mom of 3 boys

Freezer on Top

One of my favorite things about the freezer on top and the refrigerator on the bottom is that the kids can easily grab their water bottles without schlepping chairs or asking for help. I also don’t have to worry about jars smashing onto the floor. When I pull frozen containers out of a top freezer, they sometimes come tumbling down, and I always wonder, “Would I have the same issue with jars if my refrigerator were on top?” Then again, maybe it has to do with overstuffing my freezer and not about the location of it as much.

Having the freezer at eye level is so much easier for organizing, too. It maximizes space and allows me to keep everything neatly sorted without having to crouch down or rummage through things.

Rikki M.

Mother of 4 little kids

So, you want to hear about my freezer? Well, first, what kind of kids do you have? Mine are the hang-outin-the-refrigerator type. They open the bottom refrigerator and practically climb inside. If my freezer were on the bottom, they’d probably freeze!

That said, I do appreciate that they can grab a fruit or a drink on their own from a young age. Not everyone gives that kind of independence, but I don’t mind — for refrigerator items, at least. Frozen foods, like prepped suppers? That’s another story. Also, I’d rather save my bending down for picking up their toys (yes, I do wish they’d do it themselves).

One thing I dislike about my freezer is that everything gets an awful freezer taste practically within five minutes. I’m not sure whether this has to do with the freezer’s location, but for long-term freezing, I only use my deep freezer. I can prep stuffed cabbage for Simchas Torah and enjoy it on Purim. No freezer taste, ever.

French Door

Bina G.

Nutritionist and mother of 3

I absolutely love this refrigerator and freezer combo. My favorite feature is the ice maker, which feels like a real luxury! A press of a button, and I have a coffee-shop-level cold cuppa. The refrigerator itself is really well-designed with wide shelves and two deep drawers, plus plenty of door storage for easy access to everything.

The freezer has two deep pull-out drawers, which are great for storing a lot of food, but they can be a bit tricky to keep perfectly organized due to their depth. Nonetheless, I highly recommend this configuration!

Chany G.

Teacher and mother of 8

Having gone through every type of fridge/freezer, I definitely prefer the freezer on the bottom. My refrigerator stays much cleaner and more organized, and since I use it way more often than the freezer, there’s a lot less bending down. I never bump my head reaching for things, and I always have a clear view of what’s inside, so I know exactly what we have and what we need. Plus, the little ones can’t just pull yogurts out whenever they want.

The downside is that with the freezer on the bottom, the kids can easily take things out of there, but this issue exists with a side-by-side option too. I do have to be mindful and keep the ices in a different freezer.

Also, the bottom freezer has two huge drawers, which can get a little messy and harder to keep neat. So I use it for big items like challahs, breads and cakes, and keep the smaller things in my other freezer that has more compartments.

FourDoor

Gitty S.

Occupational therapist, mother of 3 kids

I have a four-door with the freezer on the bottom. You can fit way more in the refrigerator when everything is at eye level! It stays so much more organized, and since I use my refrigerator way more than my freezer, it’s great that everything is easy to find.

The freezer is actually bigger than my standalone freezer, because this appliance is super deep. Another cool feature is that you can even convert a half of the freezer into extra refrigerator space if needed.

I will mention one downside: When making a sheet cake, I can’t freeze it without cutting it first, which can be pretty annoying.

Fraidel M.

Work-from-home

mother of 8 kids

I love, love, love my four-door! It’s super organized for both the refrigerator and freezer. Due to the amazing configuration, I find I can fit way more inside than other refrigerator/freezers the same size. The plastic parts are very strong, do not break and are a breeze to clean!

To help you make an informed decision, we reached out to Mr. Aron Green from S&W Appliances to gather insight on the different types of refrigerators and freezers available.

“When choosing a refrigerator,” Mr. Green says, “you must consider your specific needs, your kitchen layout and your budget, as these factors will ultimately determine what the most suitable configuration is for you.”

Below are some of the key differences between the four types of refrigerator configurations.

Side by Side

PROS:

Convenient Access: Both the refrigerator and freezer compartments are at eye level, making it easy to access and retrieve items.

Customizable Storage: Adjustable shelves in both compartments provide flexibility to accommodate your specific needs.

Space-Efficient Design: Side-by-side refrigerators come with narrower doors, which require less clearance, making it best suited for narrower kitchen spaces. (These are also available in counterdepth sizes if you want a sleek, built-in look).

CONS:

Less Overall Capacity: The vertical space is divided between the two compartments, resulting in narrower shelves and reduced storage capacity in both the refrigerator and freezer.

Less Refrigerator Capacity: Even in comparable sizes, the refrigerator section of side-by-side models has less cubic footage than the refrigerators in the comparably sized bottom-freezer configuration.

Freezer on Top

PROS:

Familiar Design: Classic layout that you may have grown accustomed to over the years.

Freezer Accessibility: Freezer has a full-width shelf providing better visibility and clearer access to stored items.

Cost-Effective: It’s the least expensive and most budget-friendly option.

CONS:

Less Overall Capacity: Top-freezer refrigerators have smaller overall capacities (combining both refrigerator and freezer space) and are not available in larger sizes.

Less Refrigerator Capacity: Even in comparable sizes, the refrigerator section has less cubic footage than other configurations.

Overall Depth: These are usually not available in counter-depth designs if you’re looking for a built-in look.

French Door

PROS:

Larger Overall Capacity: Bottomfreezer refrigerators have a larger total capacity than the top-freezer or side-byside models.

Largest Refrigerator Capacity: Bottom-freezer refrigerators provide the most space in the refrigerator section, compared to all the other configurations.

Space-Efficient Design: Bottom-freezer refrigerators usually come with “split” French doors in the refrigerator section, which requires less clearance and are ideal for narrower kitchen spaces. (These are also available in counter-depth sizes if you want a sleek, built-in look.)

CONS:

Freezer Accessibility: The freezer section, which is designed as a drawer, is not so conveniently accessible and is more prone to clutter, making it harder to locate what you need.

Higher Cost: Bottom-freezer refrigerators are usually pricier than the top-freezer or side-by-side models.

Four-Door

PROS:

Larger Overall Capacity: Four-door refrigerators have a larger total capacity than the top-freezer or side-by-side models.

Freezer Accessibility: Four-door refrigerators offer better freezer space organization compared to the bottom-freezer models, since the freezer is not confined to a drawer.

Flexibility: One of the freezer compartments can be transformed into a refrigerator with the simple flip of a switch.

Space-Efficient Design: Four-door refrigerators are ideal for narrower kitchen spaces, as the split doors require less clearance. (They are also available in counter-depth sizes if you want a sleek, built-in look.)

CONS:

Less Refrigerator Capacity: Even in comparable sizes, the refrigerator section has less cubic footage than other configurations. (Unless you convert one of the freezer compartments into a refrigerator, but then you will be left with less freezer space).

Higher Cost: This is the most premium option and comes with the highest price tag among all the different configurations.

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1. Unroll the 12-inch ribbon, and drape it across the back of your chair. Gather it to the side, and cvut the ribbon so that it hangs half an inch off the floor.

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3. Place the name stickers on the acrylic disc, and thread a 1-inch ribbon through the hole of the disc. Tie the disc and the propagation vase filled with flowers to the knot of the 4-inch ribbon.

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2. Cut a rectangle out of the white fabric. The rectangle should be the width of your chair and measure 7 inches tall. Glue the rectangle onto the bottom side of the base piece to create the pocket.

3. Line the top lip of the pocket with a piece of 1-inch white ribbon. Cut additional pieces of white ribbon, and fold them in smaller increments to create the bow design on the lip of the pocket.

4. Place the name stickers on the upper side of the acrylic sheet. Place the acrylic sheet inside the pocket on the left side, and glue a seam down right past the edge of the acrylic sheet to ensure the pocket does not sag.

5. Place the family name initial on the lower right corner of the pocket.

6. Glue a 4-inch ribbon on the inner sides of the pocket base at the height of the lip of the pocket where the 1-inch bow design was placed.

7. To secure the pocket to the chair, drape the leather pocket base over your chair, and tie the ribbons on each side

8. Fill the empty half of the pocket with your favorite flower arrangement. Place the flowers in water tubes to keep them fresh.

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PESACH CLEANING WITH JOY

Week 1: March 16 – 20

Getting

Week 2: March 23 – 27

Playroom Laundry room Bathrooms

Week 3: March 30 – April 3

Kitchen, Part 1 Dining room Coat closet

Week 4: April 6 – 10

Kitchen, Part 2 Car Outdoors

Wrap Up

Last-minute reminders

We’re back and ready to tackle another week of deep cleaning! Getting there is getting real…

There’s an expression many of us use that your average person on the street wouldn’t understand: “Did you turn over yet?” “When will we turn over?”

Turning over: the process of switching a kosher kitchen from chametz to Pesach, often accompanied by a 75-degree tilt of mess and stress.

My question to you is, does it really need to be that way? Does a house really need to feel like total chaos in order to get to Pesach?

(If you’re one of the lucky homemakers among us who has a separate Pesach kitchen, good for you! You might not feel Turn Over Syndrome as intensely, but I suspect a peek into your kitchen will reveal a fair share of mess anyway.)

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Which brings to mind another famous expression: “Destruction is essential to construction.”

In many homes, this week is a great demonstration of that. In my house, for example, things that are generally inside my pantry are now outside, and you enter the kitchen at your own risk. Make sure not to trip over the vacuum cleaner.

Ironically, cleaning makes a big mess. But there must be ways to minimize the stress involved. How can we make the process more comfortable for ourselves and for all the people who share our home?

Ready for some tips?

To me, one of the biggest challenges is having all helpers keep pace when working as a team. My kids might be great at emptying and scrubbing out the pantry closet, but I really want to (or need to) be the one to decide whether some of the things go back inside. So those things pile up, and working through all that clutter is a challenge.

So although you may be kneedeep in another project — perhaps in the Pesach kitchen, in the grocery store, or on the other side of your kitchen — try to devote some of your time to taking care of the loose ends inevitably left over by others’ involvement. Go through those things before they pile up too high.

If the house stays somewhat neat even while it’s being pulled apart, it will reflect positively on those around you, and give you a clearer and happier frame of mind as you keep on going.

So, let’s get started!

Back to the heart of the home — the kitchen!

WEEK 4 WEEK 5

KITCHEN, PART II

I love this part. There’s something exciting about preparing to actually bring Pesach in. Once the heavy stuff is done, it’s so much easier to focus on cooking.

REFRIGERATOR

Since we’ll be using the fridge over Pesach, this is one place we want to clean really well.

Make sure to unplug or at least turn the machine off. Remove all drawers and shelves that can be taken out easily, and wash them.

Inside the fridge: Some suggest a paste of baking soda and water to treat tough stains. I personally prefer Soft Scrub to bleach down the interiors. Rinse well so not a trace of bleach remains to avoid having the odor seeping into your food.

It’s important to dry all surfaces after rinsing.

Use a damp cloth to wipe down the rubber seals around the door. You may want to use Q-tips or a toothbrush to get the crumbs out. Same goes for hinges or other hardware.

With the fridge done, we’ll be ready to bring Pesach groceries in!

OVEN/STOVE

The best tip for keeping your oven or stove clean is to wipe down spills after every use. Once hardened, it’s much harder to remove them. But practically speaking, how can you get rid of those stubborn stains and grime?

The self-clean feature is amazing — if you’ve got it. If you don’t, you’ll need to use a little more elbow grease.

First, you might want to try a DIY steam cleaning: Place a bowl of boiling water into the oven. Let it steam for a few minutes, and then wipe the oven clean. (My oven still needs a fair share of scrubbing afterward.)

Baking soda paste works wonders. Apply to the area, let sit (even for several hours), and then rinse. For a deep, pre-Pesach clean, you’ll probably want to use a commercial cleaner as well.

I use a magic sponge with oven cleaner since it isn’t abrasive and usually does the trick.

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The easiest way to clean oven racks is by soaking them in a soapy solution for several hours before tackling the stains one at a time. (Hopefully there won’t be much grime left after that.)

Leave the oven on at high heat for about a half hour to get rid of all the fumes before using with food again.

PANTRY

If you plan to use your pantry on Pesach, you should be able to empty it and keep it that way. Clean it, line it, and you’ll be ready to unload your Pesach groceries!

Find alternate storage space to host any emptied or not-for-Pesach bins.

TABLE AND CHAIRS

Some more heavy work! These will be used on Pesach together with food, so they require extra care.

Wash the table top and sides. Don’t forget to clean the legs or base!

If you’ve got little kids — even well-brought-up ones — you may be surprised by the stuck-on food remnants you’ll find on the underside of the table.

Vacuum chairs well. Use toothpicks, Q-tips, or a toothbrush, if you’d like, to get out the crumbs that made themselves comfortable between the seat and bars.

To get your chairs extra sparkling, spot clean stains, then wash and dry the rest of the seat and legs.

Upholstered chairs can be washed down with detergent or upholstery cleaners.

PRO-TIP

Caring for your upholstered chairs:

Don’t use hot water — it may set stains more deeply.

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FLOORS

The only thing left is the floor! Perform a careful sweeping and/or vacuuming, with special attention to all corners, cracks and crevices, and then wash.

(If you have a willing crew, you can even try tackling the grout between tiles. I found that regular floor cleaner and magic sponge did wonders.)

You’ll need to give the floor a fresh wash right before Yom Tov, but the heavy work will be out of the way.

Don’t rub the fabric too strongly — it may get damaged or discolored.

Don’t use too much water — oversaturating can spread stains.

Don’t use heat to dry the area after cleaning.

Consider pretreating your fabric chairs with an upholstery protector, such as Scotchgard, to minimize stains.

CAR OUTDOORS – PORCH, STEPS, ETC.

Cleaning the car for Pesach is the men’s department. Leave it to them, and if they’re too lazy to get it done, they can always hire someone to do it.

What needs to be done outside is individual to your home. If you use your porch for storage, you’ll find more to do here. The main thing is to make sure there’s no chametz present, though you can always use this opportunity to tidy up!

We’re making progress!

This was a heavy week, but the good news is that we’re just about done with the shmattes. Next week, we’ll be wrapping up all the last-minute details and get ready for the big day.

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PEDRO’S ENTIRE LIFE FLASHES BEFORE HIS EYES. FUN TIMES… CARDS, DRINKING, PARTYING, FIGHTS, BRAWLS, WHAT A LIFE…

MEANWHILE, OUTSIDE:

TATTE! WE HAVE TO GET THEM OUT OF THERE! WE MUST SAVE ZUSHA!

I THINK WE’VE HAD ENOUGH BOOMBOOMS FOR TODAY.

ZUSHA… WERE WE MEANT TO FIND OUT YOU’RE ALIVE ONLY TO LOSE YOU AGAIN?!

ZUSHA!!!

TATTE, LOOK!

RECAP: PEDRO AND ZUSHA FIND THEMSELVES TRAPPED UNDER THE RUBBLE. PEDRO GLOATS OVER THE TREASURE HE FOUND… UNTIL HE REALIZES IT CONTAINS ONLY A GEAR.

ZUSHA! IS THAT REALLY YOU? HOW?! RIBONO SHEL OLAM! HOW?!

ARE YOU PLANNING TO CAUSE TROUBLE AGAIN? TRY TO TAKE THE HOUSE? OR BLOW IT UP? BECAUSE NOW THAT YOU ALREADY DID BLOW IT UP, IT’S NOT EXACTLY YOUR HOUSE ANYMORE. …BUT NEW REALIZATIONS LINGER.

I’LL TELL YOU ON THE WAY HOME. I’D LOVE TO SEE OUR NEW HOUSE.

YOU MEAN MY HOUSE. YOU TOOK MY HOME AWAY FROM ME.

HABITS ARE HARD TO BREAK…

BITS OF WITS

SHEVY HOLLANDER

A woodpecker has a very long and barbed tongue that both helps it extract insects from trees and protects its brain from concussions by wrapping itself around the back of its skull when it pecks.

The word quinoa is pronounced with a long e sound (KEENwa), although many incorrectly use the short i sound (as in KINwa).

FLOWER POWER

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

TANACH TEASER

WHAT EXPRESSION DESCRIBING HASHEM APPEARS IN THE HAGGADAH ELEVEN TIMES, BUT NOT EVEN ONCE IN THE TORAH?

THE SPOT

R L T G I E H

THINK OF THE LINK

Find a common factor for this group of four words

1. Vowels

2. Stars

3. Senses

4. Great Lakes

Fly Geyser in Nevada is an unusual sight, with multiple openings and extraordinary surroundings.

Algae (which flourish in moist and hot environments) have colored the rocks in these brilliant hues. MARK

SNAPSHOTS OF THE WORLD’S BEAUTY

TEASE YOUR MIND

I’M A SIX-LETTER WORD. MY FIRST THREE LETTERS REFER TO AN AUTOMOBILE, AND MY LAST THREE LETTERS REFER TO A HOUSEHOLD ANIMAL. MY FIRST FOUR LETTERS ARE THE NAME OF A FISH, BUT I’M FOUND IN YOUR HOUSE. WHAT AM I?

Answer: Carpet.

TANACH TEASER

THINK OF THE LINK

Find a common factor for this group of four words:

1. Tie

2. Fan

3. Kerchief

4. Lace

These are all words that can follow the word “neck.”

PANGRAMS:

Where in Tehillim can you find a word that has five מs?

A PESSIMISTIC PEST EXISTS AMIDST US. SAY IT WITH A TWIST

ADD TO DICTIONARY

Jentacular is a pretty cool and somewhat useless adjective whose definition is “pertaining to breakfast.” I think coffee is, hands down, the most popular jentacular beverage.

The state of Wyoming has only two pairs of escalators, both in the city of Casper. Vermont is not too far ahead, with just four pairs of escalators in the entire state. SO RANDOM!

WALTER ORTHMANN, A 100-YEAR-OLD BRAZILIAN MAN, HAS BROKEN THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR THE LONGEST TIME A PERSON HAS WORKED AT ONE COMPANY. HE HAS BEEN EMPLOYED AT THE SAME TEXTILE COMPANY, RENAUXVIEW, FOR 84 YEARS.

We welcome local trivia, historical facts and photos, and Torah-themed riddle submissions. We’d also love to hear if you have additional answers to our puzzles! Email comments@thebpview.com to add your very own bits of wits. Please include your name and contact information.

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·Elastic cuffed sleeves

·Hooded with clear visor

·Expandable opening for backpack

·Matching storage tote

Approved

Ezriel Goldberger, 5

Yossi Weber, 10, Bnei Torah

Beily Guttman, 10, Bobov

Shia Friedman, 5, Ohr Moshe

BOGGLE TOURNAMENT

HOW TO PLAY:

1. Gather round the table to play a family game of Boggle, using this Boggle board.

2. Once you have a winner, fill out the form below in its entirety

3. Email the form to comments@ thebpview.com or fax to 718-4088771 by Sunday at midnight.

4. Two winners will be drawn each week, each of whom will receive a $15 gift card at Judaica Corner!

PLAYING RULES:

Find words on the board containing four letters or more. Letters of a word must be connected in a chain (each letter should be adjacent to the next either vertically, horizontally or diagonally), and each letter can only be used once in a given word. The following are not allowed in Boggle: Adding “s” to a word • Proper nouns • Abbreviations • Contractions • Acronyms

POINTS

HINT

Each Boggle board hides a word of nine letters or more!

N D O E V A H T P R L K B C T P E R S E G M A U L

Full mailing address:

Full name of winner:

Amount of points:

Full names of competing players:

List some words only the winner found:

Classifieds

FOR SALE

NEOCATE/BABY FORMULA

Neocate $46.99 per can. Kendamil Similac L’Mehadrin in stock!! We buy off any formula for a good price and trade as well. Call for other types of formulas. New! Option of shipping case of 6 Kendamil directly to you from England. Formula Trade 347.369.4886

DOONA STROLLER

Doona Stroller, multiple colors available! cll/txt 1-201614-4045

BEBE ORGANIC SET

Looking to sell a natural color bebe organic set, size 3 mths, with matching bonnet and blanket, beautiful for vachnacht. Please call 347 382 0905

CANON CAMERAS 2ND HAND

Snap Source 87 Penn St suite 111 Sunday 1:30-2:30, Tue 8:30-9:30. 347-871-2330 Shipping $10. Beautiful G16 in stock

TWIN CARRIAGE

Brand new in the box Valco slim twin carriage for sale $499 Originally paid $600! Call 347-575-2987 - 917-4741998

DRESSES FOR SALE

Looking to sell 2 past season dresses. Sonia Rokiel and Marc Jacobs. Both sizes 8 & 12. $65 each. Call/text917789-4787

NEW DOONA

Selling BRAND NEW MIDNIGHT EDITION

DOONA. In closed box. $600. In BP TEXT 3474612225

REAL ESTATE

MIAMI BEACH

Newly renovated beautiful ocean view 1 bedroom apt. for rent. 347.760.0570

NORTH MIAMI

AVAIL PESACH

Beautiful 3 bedroom 3 bath villa with inground heated pool and hot tub available in North Miami, Price per night $339. Pictures available. Call/ Text 845-327-7153

WEST PALM BEACH

APT. FOR SALE

Century Village-Golf Edge, 1 ½ bedroom apt. 2 baths, Brand new appliances, Ready to move in now. Price $200K or best offer. Call: 845.325.0500

WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA

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

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.

WEST PALM BEACH

No. 1 Real Estate Broker. Aaron Rose 561.308.5766

LAKEHOUSE VILLA

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

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

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

WEST PALM BEACH FOR SALE

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

AIRMONT GETAWAY

Fully Furnished, 5 BR, 2 Bath, Deck, lg. playground. Linen, Towels and all amenities. Near shul. Avail Long/Short Term. Call/Text 347-485-4149

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

MONSEY VACATION/ SIMCHA RENTAL

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

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

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

MIAMI RENTAL

Brand new 2 bedroom condo. 2 bath, porch with beautiful view of Indian Creek. Available Pesach Call (914) 417-9406

VP Of Finance

$175k-$250k + Bonuses Brooklyn

Insurance Sales Agent

$250k NY/NJ

CTO

$115k-130k Hybrid/Queens

Executive Assistant

$50k-$75k Hybrid/ Queens

Email: RickyR@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Sales Manager (Software)

$150k-$200kBrooklyn

Industrial Mechanic

$120k-$170k Newark, NJ

Account Manager (Manufacturing)

$100k-$150k Clifton NJ

Insurance Underwriter

$80k-$130k Brooklyn

Production Mechanic

$80kz$120k Newark NJ

Salesperson (Exp Required)

$60k-$80k + Commissions NJ

Physicians Assistant (Spanish Speaking)

$70-$75/Hourly Long Island

Email: Yisroel@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Online Sales Director (E-commerce & Retail)

$200k-$250k + Commission Brooklyn, NY

Payroll Director (Healthcare)

$125k-$175k Brooklyn

Operations Manager (Financial Services)

$130k-$150k+ Bonuses Brooklyn

Amazon Advertising Specialist

$100k-$130k BOE Manhattan

CPA/ Financial Controller

$90k-$140k BOE Brooklyn, NY

Product Developer (Manufacturing and Distribution/ Flooring)

$85k-$135k Wayne, NJ

Commercial Lines Dept Manager (Insurance)

$95k-$120k Brooklyn

Packaging Designer (E-Commerce)

$90k-$115k BOE Manhattan

Personal Lines Dept Manager (Insurance)

$85k-$110k Brooklyn, NY

E-Commerce Graphic Designer

$80k-$110k BOE Manhattan

Amazon Account Manager

$75k-$115k BOE Manhattan

Payroll Specialist (Healthcare)

$60k-$90k Brooklyn

Current Career Opportunities in Brooklyn & Surrounding Areas

Customer Service Manager(E-Commerce)

$60k-$80k Manhattan

Sales Position (ABA Services)

$50k+ Commissions Brooklyn

P&C Insurance Underwriter

$50/Hourly Boro Park

Front Desk Receptionist (Healthcare)

$25/Hourly Brooklyn

Email: ChanaG@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Nurse Practitioner (Wound Care)

$150-$190K Brooklyn

Email: AdinaS@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Tax/Audit Manager

$125-$180k New York

Email: Fay@SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Director Of Operations (DME)

$150k-$250k Brooklyn

Administrative Assistant (ABA)

$75k-$150k Flatbush

Email: TobyF@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Asset Manager (F/T)

$80k Jersey City, NJ

Creative Marketing Director

$60k Jersey City, NJ

Social Media Marketing & Events Coordinator

$60k Jersey City, NJ

Asset Manager (P/T)

$40k Jersey City, NJ

Admin Assistant (ABA)

$25-$30/Hour Williamsburg

Email:Abbie@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Quality Assurance (Food Packaging)

$125-$175k Long Island

Quality Control Manager (Food Packaging)

$90k-$110k Newburgh, NY

Email ChanaF@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

IT Tech Level 3

$180k-$200k Brooklyn

Project Coordinator (Construction)

$65k-$85k Brooklyn

Bookkeeper (Female Office)

$60k-$80k Brooklyn

Email: EstyR@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Sr Underwriter (insurance)

$100k-$140k Boro park

Team Lead (Insurance)

$100k-$120k Boro Park

Underwriter (Insurance)

$70k-$100k Boro Park

Administrative Team Lead

$65k-$78k Boro Park

Assistant Controller

$70k-$85k Boro Park

Bookkeeper (Food Industry)

$70k-$78k Brooklyn

Experienced Auditor

$65k-$85k Remote

Secretary (Food Industry)

$25/Hourly Brooklyn

Email: Sophia@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Capital Markets Leads

$120k-$160k + Commissions Remote Withing The USA

Sr Team Leader (Tech)

$130k-$150k,Brooklyn

CRE SR Loan Officer/Originator

$100k-$150k + Commission Fort Lee NJ

Back End Customer Service (Tech)

$25-$30/Hourly Brooklyn

Email: HindyS@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Controller

$120k-$150k Brooklyn

Purchasing Manager (Lighting)

$75k-$110k Haverstraw, NY

Director Of Operations/ office Manager

$70k+ Great Neck NY

Customer Sercice Specialist (P/T)

$35/Hour Boro Park

Traveling Medical Assistant

$30/Hourly Brooklyn

Email: Peri@SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Interior Designer

$70k-$100k Boro Park

Email: Hindy@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Classifieds

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

SURFSIDE SHORT 6 BEDROOM VACATION RENTAL

New luxurious house near KJ available for weeked, Pesach and Summer. Stocked kitchen, linen, towels. Beautiful outdoor furniture. Call/text 917-652-1468

AIRMONT RENTAL

Magnificent colonial house to rent in Airmont. Available for weekend, days or week. Available for the summer now. Towels, linen and all amenities included. Immaculately clean and elegantly furnished. Very close to shul and Mikvah. Call or text. With option to rent pool. 347-420-4945

PASSOVER: HIGHLAND MILLS RENTAL (NEAR KJ)

Fully furnished beautiful spacious house. 4 bedrooms available For Passover. Linen, towels and all amenities. Beautiful private grounds, with heated Hot-tub outdoor. Near shul. Call/Text/ WhatsApp 917 705-9667

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

MOUNTAINDALE VILLA

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

BUNGALOWS AVAILABLE

Bungalow colony with a few bungalows left.. looking for families that also have kids ages 8+ boys and girls.. call 917-685-2478

VACATION RENTAL

In Chester, 17 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms available for Pesach. Call or text 845-2760370 leave message.

FOR RENT

Brand New 8-Bed House 6,000 sqft in Chestnut Ridge, Spring Valley. Available for July. call 973-558-0026

HELP WANTED

PRE-SCHOOL ASSISTANTS

School year 25-26, Exciting program, Responsible and caring. Great and friendly environment. Excellent pay!! Email Preschool@myrcb.org

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

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

PLAYGROUP TEACHER

Playgroup seeking teacher for second half of summer call 718-854-1092

TEACHERS AND ASSISTANTS

Chassidish preschool looking for warm, devoted teachers and assistants with\ without degree for coming school year. Email resume to chinuch4kinder@gmail.com

DAYCARE TEACHER

Chassidishe daycare in a school is seeking to hire teachers with and without degrees. A child care slot is an option for those who qualify. Please email your resume to ms@kindervinkel.org or call 347-633-3076.

DAYCAMP

Chassidish BP Daycamp seeking full time and part time preschool teachers, playgroup teachers and babysitters. Great Pay 646571-0765

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

OFFICE POSITION

Looking for an entry level secretary for an all-female heimishe office in Boro Park. Should have excellent communication skills, ability to multitask, and be very detail oriented. Great environment and benefits. Email resume to: bbraver21@ gmail.com

PARA POSITIONS

Now hiring paras to work full time in a special education school for the 25-26 school year. Supportive and heimish environment. Transportation provided. Resumes@ yadyisroelschool.org

SPECIAL ED TEACHERS

Now hiring a devoted special ed classroom teacher for the 25-26 school year. Small class size, excellent training, supportive environment. Resumes@yadyisroelschool. org 718-650-6400

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

ABA IN FLATBUSH

Now hiring evening

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

BABYSITTER

Chassidish BP Girls School seeking P/T afternoon babysitter starting after Pesach. Work with great company, space for baby / toddler on site. Call 646-5710765

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.

THE JOB YOU’RE LOOKING FOR!

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

SECRETARY

Reputable Boro Park accounting office seeks fulltime Secretary/Bookkeeper. Great opportunity to join a professional, supportive team. Responsibilities: Office correspondence, scheduling, client communication, bookkeeping (data entry, account reconciliation), and record organization. Qualifications: Organized, multitasker, computer proficient, detail-oriented, strong communicator. Competitive salary. Email resume: jobapplicants@ outlook.com

ABA EVENING SUPPORT ROLE

Want to make a positive impact on children’s lives?

Join us as an ABA evening mentor in Boro Park or Flatbush! Help kids develop their social skills and confidence after school hours. Excellent rates for evening shifts. Please call: 917.968.2292

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

PLACEMENT REPRESENTATIVE

Hiring Placement

representative (All girl ABA office) Boro Park 1312 38th Street, 9/9:30-3/4/5. $25$40 an hour depending on experience. Generous Paid Time Off and benefits. To apply call: 347.946.4506 or email: smarkovic@yeled.org

HEALTHCARE COORDINATOR

Excellent paying opportunity for a woman to be a healthcare coordinator/ administrator. Must be able to work 7 hours a day in Boro Park. To discuss please call 917.652.9576

JOIN THE COMPLIANCE TEAM

Classifieds

DAYCAMP POSITIONS

Pre-School Boys Daycamp, Brooklyn seeks Female teachers, Lifeguard, Counselors, JC’s. Full Time & Part Time Positions. A rewarding & enjoyable experience. Call: 718-8716391

AFTER WORK

Are you looking for something meaningful to do after work? Looking for a High School graduate to work with a young girl every day after school hours. High School diploma/BA or Masters required. Excellent compensation. Email your resume to: bbraver@yeled. org

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Ivdu Schools in Flatbush seeks f/t Administrative Assistant who is efficient, organized, able to multitask, detail oriented, strong computer skills. Opportunity for growth. Excellent environment and competitive salary. Email resume ivdu@ou.org.

NOW HIRING

ABA Intake Specialist: Must be Aggressive, a quick learner, and fluent in English and Spanish. Will be the first point of contact for families and help guide them through intake. Fast paced, growth-driven role. Email: jobs00509@gmail.com

SEEKING PARA

Seeking PARA available from 2:45-3:30pm to work with high functioning girl with social behavioral issues. Training provided. Please call 347-762-6398

ABA RBT`S

Hiring heimishe & responsible girls to work as ABA RBT`s in local day camps in Boro Park. $24-$30 an hour based on experience. Must have HS diploma. To apply Call/message: 718.686.2326

SUMMER POSITION

Looking for married lady as pre school counselor, program and bungalow provided no pay. 347 534 6810

SUMMER POSITION

Looking for head counselors and counselors in monticello for monticello day camp 347 534 6810

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Bookkeeping company located in BP looking for a part time secretary. 2 years Quickbooks and Excel experience a must. Please email resume to openingjob8@gmail.com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

Looking for Store Manager in the food industry. Email your resume to gitty@hireexteam. 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.

SALES & OPERATIONS LEADER

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

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

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

A/R MANAGER

Do you like numbers? Are you capable of taking a large business on your shoulders? Do you have accounting experience? A food industry looking for A/R manager. 120K range for the right candidate. Great opportunity! Reach out today chany@theprimestaffing. com 8459251588

FEMALE PARA

Seeking for immediate hire, female 1:1 para from 3:00 - 4:30, Monday -Thursday. Great pay and benefits. Email bpschooloffice@gmail.com.

JOB

OPPORTUNITY

A Heimishe playgroup in boro park is looking for teacher and assistants. Must be warm, loving, and caring. Please call 7184377261

CARE MANAGER

HCS is seeking a dedicated Care Manager to join our team at the Boro Park office. This is a wonderful opportunity for candidates looking for experience in social services, therapy, or administration. Candidates must be organized, responsible and have good interpersonal skills. BA Degree required. Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage. A supportive and understanding work environment, ideal for professional growth. Please send your resume to jobs@ hcsny.org or call (718) 854-2747 ext. 1167 for more information.

INSTRUCTOR

Chayeinu Academy is seeking a 1:1 instructor for the 2025-2026 school year. Please email resume to info@ chayeinuacademy.org or call 718-303-9170.

CAMP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

HCS Summer Camp is looking for a for a full-time heimish yingerman to join our dynamic camp administration team. Candidate must be detail oriented, responsible, and organized with excellent communication and basic computer skills. Previous camp administrative experience a plus. For more details, please reach out to y.kaufman@hcsny.org

CAMP COUNSELOR

Looking for a compassionate and qualified counselor to assist a 24-year-old female, who is non-ambulatory and nonverbal, at a sleepaway camp for 6 weeks. If you have a passion, to radiate warmth to others Please send your resume to dsp@hcsny.org or call 718-854-2747 ext.1507.

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. *WorkLife Balance: A 40-hour workweek across 4 locations in Boro Park and Flatbush. *Comprehensive Benefits and Compensation: Includes a family health, dental, and vision plan. This position is ideal for anyone seeking a supportive, understanding work environment. For more information or to apply please send in your resume to Jobs@hcsny.org or call 718854-2747 Ext. 1114.

MEN’S DAYHAB GROUP LEADER

HCS is looking to hire a group leader in our high functioning Men’s Day Hab Program in Boro Park. Great pay and great environment! For more information please call 718-854-2747 ext. 1279 or email your resume to Jobs@ hcsny.org

DRIVER

HCS Men’s DayHab Program is looking to hire a driver. Great pay and atmosphere! For more information please call 718-854-2747 ext. 1279 or email your resume to Jobs@ hcsny.org .

DIRECT SUPPORT

PROFESSIONAL

HCS is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work in a beautiful group home for women in Boro Park for highly independent young women. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities a plus. Driver’s license Preferred. Full-time, flexible hours. Tuesday through Thursday 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM, and some Sundays. Please contact 347-598-3127.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

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

SUB 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.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Heimishe Talmud Torah in Boro Park seeking nursery teachers, assistants, and legal teachers. Great Pay. Email resume to teachersposition1@ gmail.com

Classifieds

SECRETARY

BP Management office seeking Ambitious Secretary, Excellent communication, multitasking, & organizational skills. Knowledge in property management back office a must! F/T preferred. Email resume jobs@ softstonedevelopment.com or Call/text 347-860-4401

SCHOOL COORDINATOR

A Special Ed School is seeking a highly qualified and motivated School Coordinator to oversee daily operations of two school locations in Williamsburg and Boro Park. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to foster a positive and supportive environment. The School Coordinator will take initiative to ensure both sites runs smoothly and consistently to meet high operational standards. This position requires excellent communication skills and an individual who can manage diverse tasks and responsibilities across both locations. To apply, email your resume to: resume@ eislaasois.org or call 718-3039445 and leave a message.

SUNDAY PROGRAM

Hiring heimishe girls to work as a BT in a fun sunday program in Boro Park starting right after Pesach. To apply please call718-7055225 or email to pinny@ escalateaba.com

SEEKING PROVIDER

Seeking provider to work with a 5th grader once a week after school hours lower avenues, upper streets. BA required. Call: 718-500-3765 ext. 103 or email hr@naaseh.org.

SINGING/DANCING INSTRUCTOR

Seeking a singing or dancing instructor to work with a girl once a week after school hours in the center of Boro Park. BA required. Call: 718500-3765 ext. 103 or email hr@naaseh.org.

1:1 PROVIDER

Seeking provider to work with a 4-year-old boy with behavioral challenges twice weekly after 3:00, lower avenues. BA required. Call:

SARNO COACH

Experiencing chronic pain/ symptoms? There is a way out! Heal based on the Sarno method! Call Binah Schiff RDCS, Mind Body Educator and Coach 917-446-5360

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

BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE GARTLECH

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

GARTLECH

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

CONSTRUCTION

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REDUCE PRE-PESACH STRESS THROUGH UNDERSTANDING HILCHOS PESACH

There is a Halachic difference between the prohibition of eating chometz and the prohibition of owning chometz.

The prohibition of eating chometz is very stringent. It is forbidden to eat even the tiniest amount of chometz. And on Pesach itself, batel b'shishim doesn't apply. However, food that is prepared before Pesach does have the leniency of batel b'shishim, where chometz is nullified when dissolved in food that is sixty times greater in volume. This is one reason many people like to do as much cooking as possible before Pesach.

The prohibition of owning chometz is far less stringent.

According to Torah Law, the prohibition of owning chometz requires us to verbally nullify all chometz belonging to us or to remove chometz which is a k’zayis or larger. (A k’zayis is around ⅓ oz –1 oz in weight or approximately the volume that would fit in a small matchbox.) According to Rabbinic Law (D'Rabbanan), we must do both, nullify the chometz and remove chometz which is a k’zayis or larger. The prohibition of owning chometz does not require us to remove chometz smaller than a kezayis.

(Chometz the size of a k’zayis which can't be removed and is inedible to a dog is not considered chometz and does not need to be removed. “The requirement for chometz to actually be inedible to a dog only applies to a k’zayis.” (Magen Avraham; Mishnah Berurah).

Chometz that is smaller than a k’zayis but larger than a crumb i.e. an identifiable food (ex: a wafer, a half of a cookie, a small pretzel) should also be removed.

Chometz crumbs, according to the Gemara, are inherently nullified (Pesachim 6b). Removal of chometz crumbs is required only when there is a fear that a person may come to eat them, such as where the crumbs could get into the Pesach food or onto the table, or adhere to one's hands or be picked up by a young child or crawling toddler.

There is no need to clean places where chometz is not brought in during the year.

Books: Books that will be brought to the table on Pesach must be thoroughly cleaned of crumbs and sticky residue – or should be

new. (Since siddurim are often kept on the table during the year, many people like to buy new siddurim, which they use only on Pesach). If seforim or books are not brought to the table, they do not need to be cleaned or inspected at all. One who davens or learns on Pesach from uncleaned seforim should clean their hands before handling food.

Zemiros/Bentchers: Zemiros and bentchers that were used together with chometz often have crumbs in them and should not be used on Pesach. They should be placed in a closed closet. (There is no obligation to clean or sell them, but rather to put them away so that they do not contact our food on Pesach).

Toys & Games: Toys and games that will be used on Pesach should be cleaned thoroughly so that no crumbs or sticky residue gets on our hands. If they will not be used on Pesach, it is enough to place them in a closed closet.

Clothes: Clothes that will be worn should have their pockets checked for crumbs. Clothes that won't be worn on Pesach, but that occasionally have chometz in their pockets, need a quick check to see that they do not contain larger pieces of chometz. Since they are not going to be worn, any small crumbs do not have to be removed (since there is no prohibition to own them during Pesach).

Light switches/Door handles: Light switches and door handles may need washing/wiping as needed, because people often touch them after handling food. The same applies to (hair brushes) pens, phones, etc.

Toaster: Since it is not used on Pesach, it is enough to just shake out the loose crumbs and put it away in a closed closet together with the other chometz utensils.

Pots: There is no obligation to scrub them. They can just be placed in a closed closet. Some have a minhag to clean their pots more thoroughly. (According to halacha, chometz smaller than a k’zayis that is stuck on a pot is nullified to the pot and considered part of the pot.)

Floors: Floors should be swept or vacuumed. Vacuuming a carpet cleans it sufficiently (since any remaining crumbs are not fit for eating).

The Chazon Ish (122:8) quotes the Vilna Gaon that crumbs caught between the floorboards do not have to be removed. Even if there are many crumbs that add up collectively to a k’zayis, they are not a problem halachically, because they are dried out and unappetizing.

The following is written in Shulchan Aruch Harav (433:19):

“The main reason to physically remove chometz, even though one is going to nullify it, is to prevent a person from eating it.”

All these instructions should not be taken to exempt family members from helping to make the house clean and shining, as well as kosher for Pesach. It is indeed part of the signature of Pesach to have a home that is extra-special clean. The wholehearted participation—without criticism—of family members makes a big difference and brings much joy to the Yom Tov.

It is a heilige minhag throughout the generations to clean the house more than it is obligatory. At the same time, each person must be very careful to do so in accordance with his or her strength and ability. Each person must do so only up to where it does not take away from health, safety, and joy in the Yom Tov.

May we be zoche to prepare for Pesach without any stress or fear, but with anticipation, and with happiness and excitement. May we merit the coming of Moshiach, speedily in our days, Amen. Wishing everyone a Kosher and Happy Pesach!

(The above information is based primarily on the writings of Rabbi Elozar Barclay and Rabbi Yitzchok Jaeger, authors of Guidelines – Over Five Hundred of the Most Commonly Asked Questions About Pesach (Menucha Press) and Rabbi Zev Smith of Irgun Shiurei Torah.)

Reviewed and Approved by Rabbi Yitzchok Jaeger

If the disposing of challah has not been thoroughly burned, and if a אמט רבד eats from it, it can ch”v be the cause of children straying from the path of the Torah (as stated in the text above)

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