Issue 225

FREE ISSUE 225 NOVEMBER 27, 2019

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WED

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Girls Shoes Girls Booties

25% 20% off

off

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black iday

SALE Friday 11/29Mon. 12/2

At your favorite boutiques!

100 Rt. 59, Monsey

FRANKEL'S

Designer shoes

20%

off

Infant Shoes

20%

off

Ladies Booties

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must present coupon at time of purchase valid Fri. 11/29-Mon. 12/2

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$39-$49 All Headwear

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I would like to point out one crucial part that is particularly important for our generation in 2019: Pulling out a phone to snap a picture or take footage of an emergency situation or interesting scenario — or worse yet, passing it on for the world to see — is a terrible disgrace and the cause of much shame and humiliation for the people involved.

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A COMPREHENSIVE ADDENDUM (Re: What’s His Name?, Issue 221) First, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed your piece on Yiddish names. As someone who is obsessed with Jewish onomastics as a hobby, I found it particularly interesting. However, I feel I must point out what I feel are errors of omission and commission.

1. You write that no names are repeated in Sefer Bereishis and that the concept of repeated names just didn’t exist therein. This doesn’t seem to be completely accurate; while there are no repeating names of famous figures like Avraham or Noach, there are others who modified an ancestor’s given name. The person that comes to mind is Tuval-Kayin, a descendant of the accursed Kayin. This may be an exception that proves the rule (at least in Sefer Bereishis).

In the same vein, when you say that the concept of repeated names didn’t exist in Malchus Beis Dovid, it is interesting to note that while naming after ancestors was indeed not known, in at least one case a king in Tanach was apparently named after a major Yiddish historical figure. I am speaking of King Menashe, son of Chizkiyahu. According to some, he was named

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after Menashe, son of Yosef. They ascribe this curious name-giving to the climate of the times. As will be recalled, Chizkiyahu reigned during the time when the Assyrians utterly decimated the northern kingdom of the Aseres Hashevatim. The aforementioned were generally ruled by monarchs descending from either Menashe or Efrayim. Chizkiyahu is mentioned in Tanach as making overtures to the remnants of those shevatim and inviting them to Yerushalayim (seeking to repair the rift begun by Yeravam ben Nevat many generations before). Some believe he named his son Menashe as an expression of earnestness and affection to his northern brethren. (Incidentally, speaking of the northern shevatim, there are kings named Yeravam in that kingdom, the second one presumably named after the first. Parenthetically, there are several other names in that line of monarchs that are not unique and are already found earlier in Tanach: Zimri, Yehoram, Amatzya, Zechariah, Hoshea, et al.)

2. You write with surprise at the preponderance of the name Yishmael among tannaim and amoraim. First, the name Yishmael seemed to have been not all that uncommon among Yidden already in the era of the First Beis Hamikdash; for instance the assassin of Gedaliah ben Achikam is described as Yishmael ben Netanya from the “Royal House [of Davidi].” Most importantly, the Gemara writes that Yishmael did teshuvah at the end of his life. It should be pointed out that virtually all Yishmaels mentioned in the Mishnah and Gemara were Kohanim and were presumably named after the Kohen Gadol Yishmael ben Elisha. This name continued to be popular among Yidden in Italy (most of those rabbanim likewise happened to be Kohanim), but not among Yidden in Islamic countries for reasons that are perhaps obvious.

3. Additionally, you write that the names Chavakuk and Malachi have completely disappeared. I, for instance, have a friend of Yemenite extraction whose first name is Malachi. Chavakuk, too, has not disappeared completely; it is a common personal name as well as surname among Yemenite Yidden.

4. You write that the precise onset of the practice of repeating names is difficult to ascertain.

While the names of the three patriarchs are not repeated anywhere in Tanach, some of the names of the twelve sons of Yaakov appear as follows: There is a Bohan, son of Reuven, in Yehoshua 15, a Shimon in Ezra 10. There are four Yehudahs in Nechemiah and one in Ezra (incidentally, Ezra is an Aramaic form of Azariah; Azariah was Ezra’s grandfather). There is a Sachar, son of Oved-Edom, in Divrei Hayamim I, 26; a prophet named Gad mentioned in Shmuel and in Divrei Hayamim; a Yigal, son of Yosef, mentioned in Bamidbar 13; an Asaf, son of Yosef, mentioned in Divrei Hayamim I, 25; and two more Yosefs, one in Ezra and one in Nechemiah. It seems that the Yiddish practice of naming sons after famous figures from Tanach only became widespread during the period of the Second Beis Hamikdash. Thus, we see many personages in the books of Ezra and Nechemia with very familiar names from Tanach.

The name Yoel appears eleven times throughout Tanach. It is the third most common name in Tanach (preceded by Zachariah and Meshulam).

Additionally, when you look at the genealogical tree of several personages in Tanach, you do see the same name repeated. Here is one example: Dovid named one of his daughter’s Tamar, quite possibly after the female progenitor of Malchus Beis Dovid, Tamar, the second wife of Yehudah.

See Bereisheis Rabba, 37:7: “Raban Shimon ben Gameliel said, ‘The first ones were endowed with Divine inspiration, therefore they named their children after an event; however, we who do not possess that quality, we name after our ancestors.’”

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7. The first recorded notable Jew named Moshe seems to be Rav Moshe Gaon who was a rosh yeshivah in Sura in the ninth century, but this sacred name was certainly used even earlier, as we see that the Bavli amora Rav Huna’s father was named Moshe bar Atzri.

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In Parshas Toldos, Yaakov Avinu bought the birthright from Eisav. Later, Yaakov dressed in goatskins and presented himself to his father Yitzchak Avinu in place of Eisav for the bracha, and Yitzchak blessed Yaakov instead of Eisav. Eisav became enraged, as it says, “Vayistom Eisav es Yaakov… — And Eisav hated Yaakov because of the blessing that his father had blessed him, and Eisav said to himself, ‘Let the days of mourning for my father draw near, I will then kill my brother Yaakov’” (Bereishis 27:41).

Why did Eisav want to wait until the time of mourning for his father to kill his brother? What was it about the time of mourning that Eisav felt would make it the “right” time to kill Yaakov? The Kli Yakar explains that Eisav knew that when Yaakov would be an avel, he would be prohibited from learning Torah and would thus be without the protection of his limud haTorah. Eisav knew that the only time Yaakov would be vulnerable would be any time he stopped learning Torah, and that’s why he chose that time for his planned attack.

It also says in this week’s parsha that Yitzchok declared, “…hakol kol Yaakov v’hayadayim yedei Eisav — … the voice is the voice of Yaakov, but the hands are the hands of Eisav” (Bereishis 27:22). Chazal explain that as long as Yaakov was using his voice — learning Torah — the hands of Eisav could have no power over him.

And it is not only Eisav from whom we are protected in the zechus of Torah; it says in the Gemara (Sotah 21a) that the Torah protects the one who learns it — forever. Rabi Menachem bar Rabi Yosei explains this in terms of the saying from Mishlei: “Ner mitzvah v’Torah ohr — a mitzvah is a candle and the Torah is light” (Mishlei 6:23). Just as a candle only provides light temporarily, a mitzvah only protects a person for as long as they are engaged in that mitzvah. But the Torah is compared to permanent light.

The Gemara continues, stating regarding Torah: “‘When you walk it shall lead you’ — in this world; ‘when you sleep it shall watch over you’ — in death;

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‘and when you awake it shall talk with you’ — in Olam Habah.” Indeed, the Torah protects forever.

Especially now, when our community has experienced so much violence, rachmana litzlan, we need the protective powers of the heilige Torah. The Torah protects us. Learning Torah protects the one who learns it (Sotah 21a), and the Torah protects us as a people. Our power is in hakol kol Yaakov. The protection of Torah covers the one who learns it, and it extends to those who support it. The Chida in Rosh Dovid, Parshas V’zos Habracha, notes that it is written: “Semach Zevulun b’tzeisecha v’Yissachar b’ohalecha — Rejoice, Zevulun, in your going out, and Yissachar in your tents” (Devarim 33:18). Why should Zevulun need to be assured that he would be happy going out? The Chida quotes the Etz Hachaim, Parshas Vayakhel, that a person who supports Torah is protected as well; not only does he get half of the s’char, but he is also protected even as he goes to work.

Zevulun feared that if he went to work, he would not be safe from the yetzer hara, but in the zechus of supporting Yissachar, he would be protected.

The Torah is our protection. We must do everything in our power to either maximize our learning or to maximize the learning of those who learn. We must show kavod to those who learn Torah, and we certainly must show kavod to the Torah itself by not only learning it, but by truly living by it. For a man this could mean maximizing one’s own learning and/or entering into a Yissachar-Zevulun arrangement, and for a woman this could mean enabling her husband to maximize his learning, whether by enabling him to sit in kollel, attend a night shiur or learn with a chavrusa, or by making sure that he has quiet time and space if he learns at home.

This world is fraught with dangers, but Hakadosh Baruch Hu reassures us: “Barasi yetzer hara, barasi lo Torah tavlin — I created the yetzer hara, and I created the Torah as its antidote” (Kiddushin 30b). We must stand strong and brave, and continue to live by what we know is right.

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Lawsuit Plaintiffs Hope to Limit Power of Jewish Vote in East Ramapo School Board Elections Radical changes may be coming before the next school board election, with a federal judge setting the date for a trial that could alter how members earn seats on the nine-person board.

The Journal News reported that U.S. Federal District Court Judge Cathy Seibel refused the East Ramapo Central School Board’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit to prevent the creation of a ward system that would allow voters to cast their ballots only for school board seats in their immediate geographic area. Under the current atlarge system, every registered voter in the district has the ability to cast their ballot for any open school board seats in the May elections.

The lawsuit, which will come to trial on February 10, was filed in 2017 by the Spring Valley chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and several African American and Latino voters.

The plaintiffs hope to increase the number of minorities on the school board in an effort to promote more spending on local public schools.

Currently, the East Ramapo School District has 38,000 registered students, 27,000 of which attend local yeshivos. Two-thirds of the school board’s members are members of the Jewish community, and three seats will be coming up for election this spring.

Senior New York Civil Liberties Union attorney Perry Grossman, which is representing the NAACP, said that they were pleased by Seibel’s decision.

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“We remain committed to ensuring that minority voters have an equal opportunity to participate in the political process and a fair chance to elect their candidates of choice in East Ramapo,” said Grossman.

Harry Grossman, president of the school board, blasted the NAACP for using race as a tool to change the makeup of the school board, a political ploy that has forced the district to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars that should have been dedicated to students on legal fees, which may be as high as $1 million.

“Race has nothing to do with voting in the district,” he said. “The real purpose of this lawsuit is to promote candidates whose tax, political and educational policies the plaintiffs prefer over those supported by the overwhelming majority of voters in the district, irrespective of race.”

Property Taxes Heading South as Ramapo Unveils New Budget Working hard to trim a deficit left to him by his predecessor, Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht gave his annual budget message last Friday, announcing a slight decrease in property taxes in certain areas.

The Journal News reported that the new budget has already been approved by the town board and will go into effect on January 1.

According to the new plan unveiled by Specht, property taxes will decrease $206 per $50,000 of assessed value in unincorporated Ramapo, with $58 decreases for property owners in the villages of Montebello and Wesley Hills on the same assessed values. Property owners in the village of Suffern will see decreases of $57 per $50,000 of assessed values, while Spring Valley villagers will see a more modest decrease of $17 on the same assessed values.

Specht pledged to continue serving the needs of Ramapo residents while simultaneously looking to trim costs, an effort that is reflected in the latest budget.

“Once again, we have been able to provide additional funding without raising taxes by appropriating excess fund balances in the other operating funds and special districts,” said Specht.

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Recap: Binyamin is running a fever and recuperates at home.

Emmanuel, the worker at the nursing home with the two dogs, gets Zeidy to buy raffle tickets; Zeidy is hoping to win a new house for his daughter’s family.

At 6:40 a.m., when Binyamin was awakened by the tumult around him, he still felt quite ill. But when he opened his eyes again an hour later, he felt somewhat better.

“Mommy?” he croaked, half asleep — and then blushed into his pillow. Why was he calling his mother like a little boy?

He washed his hands and got up.

Yes, he was more steady on his feet than yesterday. No, actually not. He sat down again quickly.

The morning noises that he loved, and which he’d almost forgotten, wafted into the dining room. There were dishes clinking in the kitchen and cries of “Where’s my brush?” and “Who’s helping me find Nati’s other shoe?” and “Mommy, tell him to stop; he’s touching my chocolate milk!”

Rapid footsteps, a falling chair, a giggle, a whiny wail, and Devoiry’s voice asking Itzik to please tell her already what he wanted in his sandwich.

“Binyamin?” His mother walked into the room. “How are you? How was your night?”

“Baruch Hashem, I think I feel a little better.”

“Really?” She looked at him doubtfully. “You don’t look better.

I’m leaving to work in a few minutes.

I made you some tea in a thermos.

Make sure to drink a lot, okay? Do you want another blanket?”

“No, if I get cold I’ll take one of the blankets from the other boys’ beds.”

“Fine, they’re folded up in Nati’s crib.”

“Thanks.” He tried to smile, but his facial muscles ached. He must really have the flu or something.

Little heads kept popping in from behind the accordion door.

“Bye, Binyamin!”

“Refuah sheleimah!”

“Get well soon!”

“Don’t leave before we get back, okay?”

The door of the house opened and closed repeatedly for the next ten minutes, until there was finally silence. Binyamin rose to get dressed.

If he remembered correctly, there was an 8:15 minyan in the shul right near his house.

But what about his tefillin? His tefillin were in yeshivah!

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“Good morning, Binyamin,” his father greeted him warmly. “Hey, where are you going?”

“To yeshivah. I left my tefillin there.”

“You are not going to yeshivah now,” his father replied. “You’re burning up with fever. Take my tefillin.”

“I…” Suddenly Binyamin felt dizzy, and he quickly sank down onto a nearby chair.

“Daven at home, Binyamin,” his father urged.

“You need another day of rest.”

The doctor that he went to that evening determined that it was a severe case of the flu, but Binyamin did not need the doctor to tell him how severe it was. He spent the next four days burning with fever, which kept climbing and then finally dipping.

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“Mr. Ludmir, this is room service. You noted that we can suggest our breakfast menu to you at this time,” a voice said.

“Mmm… a few more minutes,” Joe replied. He looked around in confusion. The alarm clock on his cell phone hadn’t rung yet — actually, it probably had rung, but he hadn’t heard it.

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“Yes, yes,” he replied drowsily. He lay there for a few more minutes, and then, when his thoughts finally began to come into focus, he got up and went to wash his hands.

After marking the leather-backed menu with his breakfast choices, he returned it to the doorknob and took his tallis and tefillin out of his valise.

He’d daven and eat breakfast, and then he’d start searching. He had to try and find some more details about his past. Right now, all he knew was that as a child during the war, he’d had a one and only friend.

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He stood in front of the old Bratislava city hall, a complex of buildings erected in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. Behind him, the driver leaned on his car, smoking. “Did you make sure the archive is open, sir?”

“Yes,” Joe replied. “But it’s not so simple to get in there. Let’s see how much they ask for. In general, they don’t like people nosing around to see old documents, especially not when they are Jews.”

“The Bratislava City Museum is also open now. If

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“He’s there, behind those cabiyou’re heading inside, you may as to the archive open. “Don’t you nets.” The younger worker pointed think?” well visit.”

“Oh, yes,” Ludmir replied. with his right hand.

“I was there last time.” Joe waved Joe turned in that direction, exoff the suggestion. “The papers I’m “When did the fire happen?”

“A good two hundred years ago. pecting to meet an elderly man, looking for are not worthy of public Afterward the Castle stood in de- perhaps confined to a wheelchair. display, to be sure.”

“So what you’re looking for is in struction for a long time, and it was At the very least he thought the man would be his age. But to his only restored about fifty years ago.” the archive?”

“In the end everyone recovers,” surprise, he found a giant of a man, “If I would only know what exactly I am looking for… They told Joe Ludmir said slowly. standing well over six feet, emptyThe man nodded politely, hold- ing the contents of a metal locker me at the new city hall building that they transferred all of the docu- ing the door open with his foot. “Did into a large carton. ments from prior to the 1950s to you want something?” he inquired “Are you Bruno?” Joe asked. here. I don’t know if they’re right, courteously.

“I am,” the man said as he “Do you work in the archive?” but I want to try.” straightened up. He couldn’t be old“Yes.” He hadn’t planned to discover er than forty.

“Excellent. I’m looking for inforalready on his first day that the “Mark told me that you would old building that had housed the mation about children who were in know where I might find some old Catholic orphanage was no longer the Lucius Jan Catholic children’s information.” in existence. It had still been stand- home during the war.”

“Information about what?”

The younger man’s forehead ing fifteen years earlier, though not “About children who were in a as a monastery anymore; Christian institution durit was some kind of high ing World War II. I underschool, and no one there stood from him that you BINYAMIN DID NOT NEED had ever heard of a Theohave a lot of information THE DOCTOR TO TELL HIM dore Heinke. from those days.”

But back then, he “Oh, yes,” the man HOW SEVERE IT WAS. HE hadn’t been paying that said. “My father was very SPENT THE NEXT FOUR DAYS involved in the studies of much attention to the matter. In any case, Theothose years. The CommuBURNING UP WITH FEVER. dore was probably long nists sent him to prison. dead. Joe had spent those He was released when I two weeks scouting out the was nineteen, and what length and breadth of Bratislava, creased. “I don’t know,” he said fi- I did until then was read all of his visiting ancient parts, new streets, nally. “I’ve only been here eight books and research papers. But I famous sites, and, l’havdil, the Jew- months. World War I or World War don’t know what exactly we have ish cemetery and the gravesite of II?” here and what not; the new munici“World War II.” the Chasam Sofer, which was in a pality threw us tons of material. We “Then come inside. Bruno Mis- had to shred some of the documents cement structure in the ground.

Back then, he’d just wanted to in- tari is here today, and he likes to talk almost without looking through hale, to breathe, to reacquaint him- about the war. Bruno?” He threw them, and some of it hasn’t been the last word into the archive as he touched yet. Which institution are self and try to remember.

But today he was here because he strode inside, followed by Joe. The you interested in?” door closed behind them, and Joe wanted to search deeper.

“A Catholic one, named for LuThe driver waited for him out- found himself standing in a mas- cius Jan. It was located not far from side. Polite clerks sent him here and sive, ancient cellar that looked like it here, but now a tall building is bethere, and finally he found himself hadn’t been renovated in a very long ing constructed on the site. The orfacing the door of the archive. Next time. At least there were new air phanage was demolished.” to the door was a huge, impressive conditioners; Joe noticed them right The man scratched his head. painting of the Bratislava Castle away as they worked to air out the “When Slovakia was part of the Sogoing up in flames. When had that stuffiness of the cavernous room. viet Union, it surely wasn’t Catholic “Bruno?” happened? He gazed at the tongues anymore. What was it used for dur“Yes, Mark?” a deep voice replied ing that time?” of flames reaching for the clouds and coloring them dark gray, while from inside.

“A high school, apparently,” Joe “There’s someone here looking said. “Do you know what I’m talking he bent down to check the date on for information,” the younger man about?” the caption.

“Nice painting,” a voice said be- said. “You’ll probably be able to help The giant dropped the binder he side him. A young man with a light him.” was holding into the open carton “Let him come here.” blue shirt and a tie pushed the door and went over to a table off to the

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After a few seconds, without raising his eyes from the screen, he asked, “Are you Jewish?”

“Yes.” “And you were there during the war?”

“What?”

“Were you one of the children in that institution?”

“Yes.” “I realized that you are Slovakian, because your accent is good. Look, there’s some information here, but with very few details. The staff changed over the years… I have no idea what they did with all of their paperwork, and if it was even saved.”

Joe raised his eyes to the dozens of shelves that surrounded him, and just as he was about to ask what Bruno would suggest that he do, his phone rang.

He looked at the screen. A phone call from Australia? Now? From Sam? “Hello?” he answered breathlessly. “What happened, Sam?” The Korean was whimpering, and his voice was a bit unclear because of the noise on the line. “Mr. Ludmir?”

“Yes, it’s me.”

“Mr. Alex Korman died last night.” The Korean’s whimpers turned into full-blown sobs.

“Died?” Joe gripped the nearest shelf.

“Yes.” “But I spoke to him yesterday morning by phone, and he sounded okay; everything was fine!”

“That’s right…” Korman’s aide choked out. “But in the evening he was having trouble breathing, so we called the doctor and they took him to the hospital. But they couldn’t stabilize him. We were in the ICU all night.”

Joe Ludmir bit his lips. “When is the funeral?”

“We want to wait for you. When can you get here?”

“Not before tomorrow night…” Joe paced up and down in the archive, ignoring Bruno who had abandoned the computer and had gone back to his metal locker. “I need to find out if I can get a flight out today.”

“We’ll wait for you,” Sam said, and then he began sobbing again. “Oh, my poor Mr. Alex…”

Joe returned to Bruno. “Thanks for trying to help me. I have to leave now,” he apologized. “My business partner died last night in Australia, and I need to get back there.”

“Was he a young person?” the giant man asked politely.

“No, not young at all.” Joe stood for a few minutes, staring into space, and then stuck his phone back into his pocket.

Poor Alexander.

To be continued...

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to be illegal. He said that “Calling the establishment of civilian settlements inconsistent with international law has not advanced the cause of peace,” and that “The hard truth is that there will never be a judicial resolution to the conflict, and arguments about who is right and who is wrong as a matter of international law will not bring peace.” Pompeo’s statement overturned the Carter-era Hansell Memorandum, which declared that the Israeli settlement enterprise was “inconsistent with international law.” Pompeo’s declaration comes on the heels of an anti-settlement decision by the European Union’s top court that requires the labeling of all European imports from Judea and Samaria to be labeled as such. His announcement will serve to provide a much-needed emotional boost of support to those who defend Israel’s right to build throughout

its ancestral homeland that it conquered in the 1967 Six-Day War. This decision continues a trend of strong pro-Israel positions by this administration, such as moving the embassy to Jerusalem, recognizing the legality of Israel’s annexation of the Golan, and cutting off aid to the Palestinian Authority over its granting of stipends to the families of terrorists. However, most of these actions are primarily symbolic, as they have limited practical impact and are not recognized as valid by the international community. Additionally, should Israel actually act upon the Pompeo announcement and annex areas of Judea and Samaria, it will cause a host of new problems regarding the citizenship status of millions of Arab residents who are currently not citizens of Israel. Furthermore, according to recent media reports, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer and Prime Minister Netanyahu have lobbied the U.S. to restore aid to the Palestinian Authority. This is because it is in Israel’s interest that the Palestinian Authority continues to function and not crumble and leave the territories in a state of anarchy. On Friday, 107 Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to Secretary Pompeo requesting that the administration reverse its position on Israeli settlements.

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Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that he is officially entering the race. Bloomberg will have his work cut out for him as he is entering the primaries at a very late stage and does not poll well among Democratic primary voters.

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CAKE 2 eggs 6 T. melted butter or oil 6 T. sugar ⅓ cup milk 1½ tsp. vinegar ½ tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. salt 1½ cups flour 1½ tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. vanilla sugar, for sprinkling

CREAMY TOPPING 1½ cups milk 1 (Osem) instant vanilla pudding ½ cup sugar 2 eggs 3 T. butter (or oil or margarine), melted ½ bar white milchig chocolate

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DIRECTIONS 1. To make cake, beat eggs with a fork. Add next six ingredients and beat well.

2. Add flour and baking powder. Mix until smooth.

3. Spray individual muffin tins with oil and sprinkle some vanilla sugar over oil. Divide batter evenly among pans.

4. Preheat oven to 350°.

5. To make topping, measure milk into a small bowl.

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½ lb. farmer cheese

1 cup farina

⅓ cup sugar

½ tsp. baking powder

SOUP 6 cups milk

6 T. sugar

3 cups water

1 tsp. vanilla extract

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DIRECTIONS

4 lb. potatoes (8 large or 12–14 small)

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6 eggs

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½ cup oil

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1 T. salt

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¼ tsp. black pepper

6. Bake for about 1 hour until top is nicely browned.

1½ cup milk

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Her advice was even a play on words. This was my mother pushing me, for the hundredth time, to take care of my eyes. “Do Lasik! Go for it.”

It wasn’t just her. Everyone seemed to think it was a good idea. On Monday it was my coworker, on Friday it was my husband, and yesterday it was the cleaning lady.

Lasik (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) surgery seemed to be a recurring theme, and I was finding it difficult to ignore the unrelenting nudges.

My eyesight was terrible. I was helpless without my contacts. The grope-for-the-glasses-till-you-knock-’em-off-the-nightstand type of helpless. And the fact that I was poking my fingers into my eyes twice daily didn’t thrill me either.

The obvious solution (to everyone but me) was to do Lasik surgery. The “painless, riskless” procedure that ensures perfect vision.

“Win-win,” they said.

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“It’s a no-brainer,” they insisted.

But not so fast, I thought. Because if the idea of poking my eyes daily disturbed me, the thought of cutting them open terrified me.

Rationally, I knew that I was being silly. This tried and proven method apparently worked every time, with between 96 and 98 percent of patients ending up with 20/20 vision (over 40 percent end up with vision that is even better than 20/20!).

Even more telling, since Lasik surgery has been introduced in 1999, there have been over 10 million procedures done, with hundreds of thousands of people undergoing it annually. (This year alone, there were 700,000 procedures performed!)

The logic was irrefutable. But they say the road from the mind to the heart is the longest one still. I continued poking contacts, and my loved ones continued urging.

Until one day, my safety was compromised.

During a nocturnal visit to the sink that I foolishly braved without my glasses (because who could find their glasses without their glasses on?), I got a gash across my brow from the edge of the medicine chest left open.

The night ended with six stitches being sewn into my forehead and a staunch commitment.

Lasik it shall be.

And Lasik it was.

MY LASIK EYE SURGERY JOURNAL Sunday, January 7, 2018, 6:00 p.m.

I’m a candidate! I’m a candidate! Turns out, I’m the perfect candidate.

I’m in the right age bracket, between ages 18 and 40.

(The surgery is done on people aged 40 to 70, too, but they are no longer in the ideal bracket.)

I’m nearsighted. The three eye imperfections most commonly and successfully operated on include myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism. Other vision issues can be corrected with Lasik

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dry eyes beats contacts any day.

Double vision, glare and halos are experienced by 45 percent of patients for up to six months after surgery, especially during night hours. This may affect one’s ability to drive at night.

Hmmm. Not ideal at all, but not bad enough to be a deal-breaker for me.

There is a risk of under-correction or overcorrection if the surgeon removes too much or too little tissue.

Since I’ll only sign up with a surgeon with an impeccable track record, I don’t think I’m at risk for this (just my way of sticking my head in the sand).

as well, but Lasik is performed with less frequency in those cases.

I have no preexisting conditions. Baruch Hashem, I’m in perfect health otherwise, and I don’t have any of the disqualifying factors, like thin corneas or conjunctivitis.

Monday, January 8, 2018, 9:00 p.m.

This research is killing me. My stress level has skyrocketed. But since I committed to going ahead with this, I’m not backing out.

Though the percentages are on my side, the what ifs keep niggling in the back of my mind. I even learn the difference between side effects and complications.

The summary of my research on side effects: Dry eyes are experienced by 30 percent of patients for up to three months after surgery. This symptom is easily treated with eye drops.

Hmmm. I think I can deal with that. Temporary

The summary of my research on possible complications: Infection as a result of Lasik is experienced by less than 1 percent of patients.

Less than 1 percent. To be repeated 20 times.

Less than 1 percent of Lasik patients will get an infection, making it a truly unlikely scenario.

Flap dislocation as a result of Lasik is also experienced by less than 1 percent of patients.

Less than 1 percent. To be repeated 100 times.

The tiny cut in the flap of the cornea does not get dislocated! Only in less than 1 percent of patients does this occur. Another statistical improbability.

Blindness as a result of Lasik was not experienced by a single patient.

Nobody, but nobody went blind from Lasik.

Not even one person. I just had to find out, because to me, fiddling with the eyes and potential blindness go hand in hand. (Or should I say eye in eye?)

Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 10:00 p.m.

Decisions, decisions, decisions.

Since Lasik is considered elective surgery and is not covered by insurance, choosing a surgeon rests solely on my shoulders. After hours of research I’m still overwhelmed with the many factors. To organize my brain, I break it down to the four categories that will influ-

The logic was irrefutable. But they say the road from the mind to the heart is the longest one still. I continued poking contacts, and my loved ones continued urging.

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all, we’re talking about the windows to my soul! When considering an invasive medical procedure like this, going with a novice is not something I’m willing to risk. I might even ask for a resume. Minimum experience: ten years.

Price Because money always plays a role!

The average cost for the procedure, I learn, is between $1,000 and $3,000 per eye. Gotta start a savings fund…

ence my final choice.

Referrals The surgeon’s gotta be good. Obviously. My eyes are too precious to hand over to the lowest bidder. I’ll cross-examine patients and solicit the help of medical experts until I find the best surgeon in the field. I almost feel like I’m checking out a shidduch! “Does this surgeon eat on disposables…?”

Experience Someone wet behind the ears just won’t cut it. After

Location Since my eyesight will be compromised right after surgery, I’ll need to be picked up after the fact. The question remains: How far am I willing to travel, and how far is my picker-upper willing to drive?

Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 4:05 p.m.

He’s nice. A bit too clinical, yet patient enough to answer all of my questions — and I have lots of them. My eyes pass the examination; they are, baruch Hashem, in good health with no preexisting conditions. The doctor also measures my corneas and assesses their shape and eye pressure. And then come the instructions: For two weeks prior to surgery, contacts should not

A LOOK AT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STATISTICS As scarce as they are, a very small percentage of people do walk away from LASIK — with better vision, perhaps — but with possibly permanent side effects that affect their everyday life, sometimes even leading to job loss, disability and/or depression.

While their vision may be 20/20, some suffer from new vision issues that can be debilitating: double vision, or even seeing things in triplicate, extreme light sensitivity, visual distortions, and dryness that is sometimes so intense that drops are needed on a constant basis to alleviate the soreness.

Recently, a retired senior FDA official, Morris Waxler, blew the whistle on LASIK, bringing its safety into question and calling for it to be

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“banned.”

While LASIK is considered an almost risk-free procedure, and the FDA maintains that it’s safe, questions still remain about short- and longterm risks. And while the overwhelming majority of patients report satisfactory results, the “rare patient” who leaves the operating room with new complications does exist.

One should properly weigh their options, study the complications that may arise, and consult competent medical authorities prior to making any medical decisions. When considering LASIK, it is of utmost importance, doctors stress, to undergo pre-op screening to ensure that a person is a good candidate for surgery.

be worn.

My glasses in public?? Ouch! They’re a decade old!

From two weeks prior to surgery, air travel should be avoided.

Not that I could afford a ticket now that I’ll be paying out of pocket...

Arrange for pickup, as vision post-op will be blurry and the pain meds cause grogginess.

Yup, already know that. Will make arrangements.

Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 10:00 a.m.

And the day has arrived. Somersaults, butterflies… it’s all happening within my bowels. Yup. I’m nervous.

Very nervous.

The first thing I notice when I walk into the waiting room is the bin of glasses to be donated to the needy.

What a lovely concept! Every person who walks out of here with corrected vision drops their glasses into the bin for someone else to enjoy. I like that.

The full waiting room puts me at ease. I’m not the only one doing this, but it does seem like I’m up first for the day, since my name is soon called.

The doctor gives me some Valium to relax. It’s normal to feel anxious, they assure me. The calming meds are part of the process, it’s normal. Normal, normal, normal.

Numbing drops are administered, and I try to relax in the examination chair while the nurse reads the laser setting numbers back to the doctor.

I’m told to focus on a single spot. An instrument is placed on my eye to secure it open. The suction ring is placed on next, and my vision dims.

All this is normal, I tell myself.

Normal, normal, normal.

Thankfully, I can’t see what is happening next, but my hours of research give me an inkling of what is going on. Using a small razor, the surgeon cuts open a small flap on the eye, allowing access to the cornea. The preprogrammed laser beam is directed into the eye, and with each pulse, a tiny piece of the cornea is removed.

It smells of burned hair.

And just like that, twelve minutes later, it’s over.

The flap is positioned back into place. No stitches are necessary; it will heal on its own. I’m given goggles to shield my eyes until they heal and to prevent my hands from the automatic scratch reflex. I am given eye drops with instructions to administer the medication every few hours for the first few days.

No cosmetics in the area and no strenuous activity. I listen obediently.

My vision is blurry, and I ask the receptionist to call a cab.

By the time I sit into the car, my vision has further blurred. I arrive home and head straight to bed with my eye shields on.

I wake up three hours later to stinging, burning and itching. I try relaxing to soft music, and eventually, I fall back asleep.

The next morning the pain is gone, but I find it hard to face the light, so I opt to keep the goggles on. I take it easy all day, administering drops periodically and resisting the urge to scratch.

Friday, February 2, 2018 Though my eyes are still swollen and terribly dry, my surgeon pronounces the surgery a success at my follow-up visit.

My vision has not cleared up yet, but that may take up to three months. *****

Thankfully, I can’t see what is happening next, but my hours of research give me an inkling of what is going on.

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She was all of three years old and irresistibly adorable. When I’d tell her a story or converse with her, she’d cock her head to the side with a half-smile, bright blue eyes locked in mine from that endearing angle. It made me smile. And it made me vaguely uneasy. So vaguely that it barely flitted on my conscious mind.

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It wasn’t until her teacher called me that I woke up from my denial-induced stupor and realized that something really was going on.

“Um, Mrs. Shapiro, Raizy is just adorable. She’s a pleasure to teach. I’m wondering… did you notice that her left eye turns inward?”

Yes, I agreed, the fact dawning on me. Something was up with her eye.

I was so appreciative (and more than a little sheepish) that a teacher many years my junior was the one to open my eyes.

What did I know? Neither I, nor any of my older children, had ever owned a pair of glasses.

Raizy was sitting in the ophthalmologist’s chair just a week later, kicking and screaming, and fighting the nurse who was trying to administer the eye drops that would expand her pupils so her eyes could be measured to determine the problem. A few hours later we had a verdict and a prescription.

Strabismus, the doctor said, due to hyperopia. It took a few minutes for me to know that this meant that Raizy suffered from a misaligned eye due to farsightedness, which had led to amblyopia — a lazy eye. Her brain had decided to circumvent the bother of straining her eye with compromised vision, ignoring its input and putting it on vacation.

Together with the prescription — “Fill it as soon as possible,” the doctor cautioned. “We want to nip this in the bud.” — the doctor held up a few patches. Raizy was to wear a patch for two hours each day, and her eyeglasses throughout the day.

My daughter is adorable, but docile she’s not. There’s so much steel in her that I seriously feared how she would take to these glasses that would force her eye to work harder than it ever did and agree to wear the itchy, sweaty patches.

But, of course, I would give this my best shot. My child’s vision depended on it.

Let’s Patch Things Up The pink frames had looked a lot cuter before the thick magnifying lenses had been inserted, but I enthused about how adorable it was nonetheless, knowing full well the path to my girl’s heart. Her older siblings chimed in, and Raizy glowed behind the frames.

In the pharmacy, we carefully studied the selection of patches, finally settling on a glittery set; it had the least pink, but the most girly designs — and glitter! Raizy chose the nicest one, which we carefully and slowly placed over her eye.

“But I can’t see!” she protested.

Tough love, I told myself, staying firm.

“We want your eye to be strong,” I told Raizy, once and twice and three times.

I was determined to make this work.

“Look, here’s a path to the ice cream truck!” I showed off my attempt at (nonexistent) artistic skills. “Every day you’ll fill in one square of this ice-cream truck chart, and after seven

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Are Prisms for Everyone?

Mrs. Klein was quite chagrined when she started noticing her son’s eyes crossing. They had already done so much, with his having had surgery for exotropia — a form of strabismus, in which both of his eyes turned outward.

And now that his eyes had started turning inward, they were at a loss.

They consulted an out-of-town doctor who frightened them, telling them that she couldn’t promise his eyes would get better. She also criticized them for choosing to go ahead with the surgery, blaming the issue on that.

The doctor prescribed prism glasses and vision therapy twice a week — and they’d have to travel close to an hour away for each cash-only session. It was disheartening to invest all that time and money into something whose effectiveness was in question.

When a neighbor suggested that they take their son to London, they decided to give it a shot.

Once there, the doctor pronounced his eyes healthy. The surgery had corrected the first problem, he said, and he explained that this new issue was accommodative esotropia — the eye was crossing because of farsightedness. All her son needed was a prescription to address that; he didn’t need the prisms — which would only be harmful — nor the vision therapy.

And that is what they did. The child took beautifully to the new prescription, and a great change was seen both in his appearance and in his performance.

Mr. Klein, on the other hand, who had never found a satisfactory solution to his trouble with vision, did receive a prescription for prism glasses at that same appointment, and it has changed his life.

Prisms, where needed, can correct double vision, cure muscle conditions and enhance vision. But a wrong prescription of prisms can cause a lot of trouble.

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days — only one week! — we’re gonna get you an ice cream. With sprinkles!” (Eventually, she got one.)

Two weeks later, I hung a bag of exciting prizes from the light fixture in her room, and every time she’d successfully wear her patch for two hours, she’d be lifted high up to choose a prize.

(After she got her hands on the two coveted prizes, the bag lost its appeal.)

I drew a big tree with patch-shaped leaves where she’d be able to stick on her used patches in exchange for rewards. (I found the tree beautifully complete with never-worn patches the next day.)

I took her to the park to distract her, to the toy store to bribe her.

And Bubby (bless her) jumped into the picture too, promising treats only bubbies can.

Day by day, week by week, we pushed on.

Some days she’d wear the patch for 15 minutes, some days she’d simply refuse to wear it. Some days she’d wear it, but lift the flap and peek out whenever she needed to focus. And on some rare days, few and far between, we clocked in at two hours.

And her glasses — that was a struggle of its own. Every morning (and afternoon and evening), we launched the great, big who-can-findthe-glasses hunt. One day it stayed at school.

Another day on the bus. Under the bed. In the toy box. In the hamper! In the cabinet. In a shopping bag. But somehow, miraculously, it would always reemerge.

I was frustrated with the struggle, yes, but I did not blame my little girl one tiny bit. The patches were uncomfortable (even if they were cotton), it was disconcerting to walk around halfseeing, and she was not old enough to understand the ramifications. And it kept her indoors; her little three-year-old ego would not allow herself to become a public spectacle. And just to step into her world, I placed a patch over my eye one day for three minutes. I nearly went berserk — and I have 20/20 vision in both eyes.

With Raizy sensing my sheer desperation, patching turned into a mighty power struggle.

Mommy doesn’t want to give me the candy? Off goes the patch… Want me to wear the patch?

Well, these are my terms…

The follow-up visit was disappointing. There were signs of improvement, but they were very, very slight. It disheartened me. And it broke Raizy. (“But, Ma, you said maybe I won’t have to wear my patch anymore!”)

The doctor didn’t really know why Raizy was still not wearing her glasses consistently, and she didn’t really care about my parenting struggles: “Two hours a day. Don’t skip even a single day.

You don’t want her to lose her sight in that eye.”

As the weeks rolled by, the patching fell to the wayside. There were half-hearted attempts here and there, new charts, and the purchase of a pirate-style cover for the glasses that also came right off.

At the next visit, the doctor suggested trying drops to blur the good eye. But he didn’t push it, and that made me doubtful… I filled the prescription, kept that little bottle in the cabinet, and that’s where it stayed.

Shedding Some Light “I’m thrilled with Dr. Silber,” my friend told me. “My daughter’s eyes are perfect. She gave me a hard time with the patching, but her lazy eye got corrected simply with the right prescription.”

When I heard another recommendation, I made an appointment, hopeful for an eye-opening experience.

Every morning (and afternoon and evening) we launched the great, big whocan-find-the-glasses hunt.

I was immediately taken by the doctor’s warmth, by the spirit in the office, by the way he made my daughter’s visit a fun, unthreatening one. But I was disappointed that he approved the original prescription.

“It’s good. It’s perfect, in fact. I’d have prescribed the same thing.” He considered for a moment.

“Next time around, I’ll adjust it a drop, but if this were my daughter, I wouldn’t fill the new prescription yet.”

So why wasn’t she wearing her glasses? Why was I constantly running after her with them?

What he next showed me made me hopeful.

“Your daughter doesn’t like the patch, and frankly, I don’t blame her. It’s uncomfortable, it makes her self-conscious, and when she wears it, it’s almost as if she’s groping in the dark. Let’s try this…”

He held up a little square card. On its back was a “foil” that looked just like contact paper. He traced the lens on the paper, cut it out and then peeled off the occlusion foil that he explained filters out the light, fogging up the vision in the good eye while still letting light through.

“This is not only more physically comfortable; it is almost invisible, so it doesn’t pose the social issue patches do. You can use each foil about 50

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times. Just keep it on a very clean surface like a mirror or window.” The doctor stuck the foil onto the glasses.

“Three hours a day, and she can have Shabbos off.”

Three hours. That was almost the entire time from when Raizy came home from school until bathtime!

Nevertheless, it was a novelty at first, and the difference was amazing. My daughter wore the foils much more dutifully, delighting in sharing with me that nobody even realized she was wearing anything. She even dared to go outside to play. Things, while not perfect, were looking up.

But the patches… clear and slippery, they were ever so elusive!

Mirror, mirror on the wall, Why do my patches always fall?

My toddler loved picking them off the glass. And as many times as I’d tell my cleaning lady not to touch them, they’d disappear when she cleaned any surface — be it mirror, window or oven door.

I was constantly cutting new ones, ordering new bundles (at $7.50 per foil with three weeks shipping time...). And always, always stuck on Shabbos without one (we had obviously used up our off days way before Shabbos…)

But still, overall, it was happening.

After five months, back to the doc we went and were delighted to hear that there was a marked improvement in her vision. And I wasn’t surprised, for even I saw that her eye was turning in much less.

But the glasses were still not good, even after I had already filled the “slightly adjusted” prescription.

I was still looking for them constantly, bringing them to Raizy, cajoling her to wear them. I became a weekly visitor to her Pre-1-A classroom to drop off the glasses that were left at home.

And then, one day, we lost the glasses, this time, it seemed, for good. And Raizy, being Raizy, refused to wear the spare “baby glasses.”

Exhausted from this long battle, I didn’t feel like investing more time and money and energy in a pair of glasses that my daughter was obviously not comfortable wearing.

Through a New Prism Dr. Davis had been mentioned to me by several people, but when everyone was suddenly pushing me for prisms in a short period of time, I took it as a wink from Heaven and made an appointment.

He did not use kid gloves, this doctor.

“You can’t let a child do whatever she wants. You gotta teach her who’s the boss when she’s still young!” he replied in response to the tale of my failed patching attempts, unimpressed with the impossible mission I’d been given.

And of course… “She’s getting older; you’ve wasted a

A Ray of Sunlight Shmuely’s optical resume was quite colorful by the time he found himself in the office of yet another new specialist. He’d run the gamut from a regular prescription to bifocals to prisms to adjusting his prescription numerous times by the time he found himself sitting in another exam chair, shaking his head, telling the doctor that he couldn’t see through the phoropter.

Shmuely watched with interest as the doctor pulled out a yellow film and slipped it into the machine.

“Yes! Much better!” he said, excited. “My double vision is gone!”

As the doctor launched into a speech about the options of tinting his glasses yellow, or at least filling a separate yellow-tinted prescription for indoors if he preferred it that way, Shmuely was immediately brought back to some time years back.

He was in third grade, and his rebbi had given him a pair of yellow glasses at the Purim mesibah. Oh, how he loved wearing those glasses! “I see so much better when I wear them,” he told his Mommy, his Tatty, his older siblings — all the big people who tried to persuade him to stop acting funny and put the glasses away. They attributed his behavior to the excitement of getting a prize from his rebbi.

Had they actually taken him seriously, perhaps Shmuely would have been a lot more familiar with the Gemara than he was now at the age of fifteen.

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But a balm to my mothers’ guilt also followed when the doctor shared that he isn’t a believer of patching for extended periods. While it can force the eye back into place, correcting the vision and definitely addressing the cosmetic aspects, according to him, it doesn’t train the two eyes to work in tandem, compromising 3D vision.

Raizy was enthralled by Dr. Davis and his tricks and sat happily as her eyes were measured and examined — and did I mention there were no drops and the ensuing wait for the medication to take effect?

The doctor’s goal was to prescribe a prism that would awaken the amblyopic eye from its slumber and force it to focus, while also improving 3D vision.

For the first time, I felt that a doctor had an answer, a new spin. That he would finally address an underlying issue that we’ve been missing.

My daughter once again chose a frame, and a week later we were called to have it fitted.

She came home, a new pair of glasses perched on her nose.

And that is where her glasses stayed. And stayed.

And stayed.

Over the next few months, I marveled that my daughter was reaching for her glasses first thing in the morning — that instead of my running after her with them, she was keeping it on hand! Finally, a working prescription! I relaxed. The glasses were doing their job. And best of all, no patching. No nudging.

Her eyes, on the other hand, even through the glasses, were obviously not aligned.

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Skeptical About Spectacles Chevy Parnes was struggling in school. Kriah was a challenge; she’d skip over entire words when trying to read, and this difficulty hindered her studies in every subject. The staff in school thought it might be a vision issue, and they recommended that Chevy’s eyes be examined.

After hours spent in research, the Parneses made the decision to travel to London for a prescription for prism lenses.

Chevy came home fitted with her new glasses, and she was unrecognizable. Her reading picked up.

Her studies picked up. She was a new kid!

This utopia lasted for three months. That’s when Chevy started complaining about headaches and that her eyes were bothering her again. She stopped wearing the glasses, claiming she saw even better without the glasses! Her parents were beside themselves.

They made an appointment at a local specialist, who diagnosed the issue as alternating esotropia, where the two eyes take “turns” being fixed in place. She explained that Chevy’s brain had not adapted to the prisms, and therefore her eyes were not working in tandem.

She prescribed vision therapy to correct the muscles in both eyes.

The Parneses were skeptical, but they threw themselves into the therapy regimen, and the improvement, while slow, was steady — and lasting. The process took over a year, but their daughter now enjoys perfect vision even without a pair of glasses.

Mommy doesn’t want to give me the candy? Off goes the patch… the lazy eye, but it’s very slight. It’s not surprising, being that this has not been properly dealt with as soon as the amblyopia was detected. We still have to give this time before we see real results.”

However, he did explain that there are different occlusion techniques he employs when the prisms alone don’t prove effective enough in prodding the lazy eye into motion. And out he took a roll of frosted Scotch tape and proceeded to cover one lens with strips, showing me how doubling it, or leaving spaces, changes the occlusion intensity.

Occlusion foils simplified, I realized with a sinking feeling. Were we back to the patching?

Then the doctor said, “Fifteen minutes per day. Not a minute longer. We want to encourage the two eyes to work together and to improve 3D vision,” which through various tests he saw was almost not happening.

“Use Scotch tape — it’s disposable! We want a lot of handeye coordination in these fifteen minutes. Keep her busy.

And if you skip a day, don’t worry about it, as long as you do it often enough.”

Doable enough, I thought (hoped).

So now, each day after school, when my daughter marches in, I greet her with a hug, a snack — and a roll of frosted Scotch tape. There’s a variety of activities we try to do: crafts, aqua beads, Legos, sticker activities, beading...

Should I say it happens every day? First grade homework and the later schedule and all the things I need to cram into one short, dark afternoon sometimes make even these fifteen minutes an insurmountable task. Should I say it lasts fifteen minutes all the time? Not as long as my little queen reigns.

But we try. Bit by bit. Minute by minute. Day by day.

And we daven.

As my daughter gets older, and the clock keeps ticking, there’s a lot I can berate myself for. But an honest look reveals that I have sincerely tried my best within my limited knowledge and my limited control.

As an added hishtadlus, I’ve taken on something small.

Inspired by a wonderful woman I know, I recite kapitel “ayin” (for “eye”) each day.

I’d love to be able to say that her lazy eye is healed, but while her eyesight is improving, there’s still a way to go. So I humbly submit to the One Who restores vision, because my most strenuous efforts cannot bring about what He can do in the blink of an eye.

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Six-year-old Chavi was playing Chutes and Ladders with her neighbors when the die she tossed landed to show three little dots.

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“Red,” she called, and then moved three paces.

Her friends looked at her quizzically, “Red?” “Three,” she clarified, “you know, three, like red.”

They had no idea what she was talking about. From her end, Chavi was equally stymied by their reaction. Didn’t every number “come” with a color?

She hadn’t understood her mother’s confusion, either, when she shared how excited she was to be turning seven “because pink is my favorite color!”

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She was in the ninth grade when she first realized she was different.

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a unique sensory phenomenon, and “Chavi, the synesthete,” was the reluctant mascot of the day.

Synesthesia is an infinitely fascinating subject. It is also rather rare and can manifest itself in many forms. Chavi’s innovative teacher was rather lucky to find a student with grapheme-color synesthesia, a rare condition where the perception of letters and numbers are associated with the experience of colors.

COLOR ME CONFUSED It is likely in kindergarten that most students encounter their first lesson on the senses: taste, touch, smell, sight and hearing. It is a straightforward lesson, for most. There’s not much to be confused about — unless you are one of the few who experience the synesthetic crossing of the wires.

Synesthesia, in simplest terms, is a neurological condition that causes the brain to send messages to several senses at once. Synesthetes might see music, taste words or smell colors. To be fair, they are still hearing the music, reading the words and seeing the colors, but there is an added dimension to their experience.

What is noteworthy is that the experience is involuntary — synesthetes don’t consciously decide to have the sensation or feeling; it seems that much the same way that scent would trigger your olfactory nerves, for a synesthete, it might also target the optic nerve or auditory system. However, while these additional dimensions are experienced, they typically occur in the synesthete’s “mind’s eye,” with the person quite aware that the sound or color is exclusively internal.

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Synesthesia was first written about more than two hundred years ago. In 1812, an Austrian doctor

Many synesthetes still today are not yet aware of their extraordinariness. Perhaps with this sample list of the more common versions of synesthesia, some readers will recognize their amazing gift! Discovering that our perception of the world is not uniquely our own might feel a tad disconcerting — yet can be thrilling.

Grapheme-color synesthesia

Ordinal-linguistic personification

Lexical-gustatory synesthesia

Grapheme-color synesthesia is the most common type by far, claiming somewhere around 60 percent of synesthetes. People with this version of synesthesia see colors surrounding letters and numbers. (This has helped many a synesthete ace their spelling tests in school!)

This is where ordered sequences, like numbers, letters or days of the week all have particular personalities, genders and even appearances. Monday might be an irritable young guy wearing a slumpy sweatshirt, while Tuesday might be a gregarious older woman who talks too much. The number five might be a little girl, but six — an older boy.

Experienced by less than 0.2 percent of the population, this seems to be among the rarest forms of synesthesia. With their associations between words and tastes, synesthetes with this condition find conversations cause a flow of tastes across their tongue. Some feel the texture or temperature as well.

It might sound intriguing at first, but these strange associations often lead to uncomfortable preferences that can hinder productivity and make life unnecessarily difficult at times.

The one negative form of synesthesia, misophonia, which translates to “hatred of sound,” occurs when auditory stimuli triggers strong negative emotions like disgust and anger. The most typical ones are when people have a strong adverse response to the sounds of others eating or breathing.

Chromesthesia Chromesthesia, most commonly encountered among musicians and singers, gives the brain a visual musical experience. This “skill,” if you will, has helped many composers construct entire compositions in their minds.

It has also helped singers stay perfectly (or close to perfectly) on pitch.

Mirror-touch synesthesia Imagine watching someone touch their chin, and somehow feeling as if you had just touched your own chin. That is mirror-touch synesthesia — feeling the same sensation as another person.

Some will insist that this is merely a well-developed sense of empathy, but for those with this condition, the physical experience can feel all too real.

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Number-form synesthesia First documented by prolific researcher Sir Francis Galton more than a century ago, this is where numbers, dates and sometimes concepts automatically appear in the mind as mental maps — and these maps are typically individual to the synesthete.

This form of synesthesia is assumed to result from the close proximity of two areas in the brain — the ones that process visual object recognition and number/spatial representation.

Misophonia

There are other variations, too, like the person who hears music when he looks at paintings, or the one who physically experiences flavors (“lemon is sharp-edged, but garlic is round”).

The above is but a fraction of the full. Newer studies have determined that there are more than the previously assumed 65 types — with some insisting that the true number of synesthetic variations hovers around 150.

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Over the years many other personalities, some quite popular, spoke about the phenomenon.

Famous composer Franz Liszt (1811–1886) lived with chromesthesia (see sidebar), and his orchestra got used to peculiar remarks like, “O please, gentlemen, a little bluer, if you please! This tone type requires it!” Or, “That is a deep violet, please, depend on it! Not so rose!” Apparently, the orchestra initially thought Liszt was just being eccentric, but they soon realized he really was seeing colors in the sounds.

Things didn’t go as smoothly for all synesthetes.

Van Gogh, who had chromesthesia as well, had a rather unpleasant time of it when he started piano lessons in 1885. His teacher, annoyed with the way he associated different notes with specific colors, was convinced that this was a sign of insanity and promptly stopped the lessons.

In more recent years, many neurologists, poets and novelists have analyzed and written about the colors they see, the flavors they taste, and the sensations they experience — even when that particular sense was not being tickled.

In Hashem’s fascinating world, it is always thrilling to learn that for all we’ve already discovered, we have yet to scratch the surface. Our brains are mammoth labyrinths of mystery, the depths of which scientists will likely forever fail to fully fathom. Synesthesia is one such conundrum that has neurologists stymied. Enthralled, to be sure, but still left scratching their heads.

UNCERTAIN ORIGINS Some researchers are under the impression that all children are born with synesthesia, and societal pressure to conform forces them to outgrow it. This theory has been studied at length and mostly debunked; society is not to blame for the shift. There does, though, seem to be a connection between synesthetes and little children in that both of their senses

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are overconnected (or, as others insist, underdeveloped). As children’s brains mature, the unneeded connections are pruned away, and therefore, some who might have experienced synesthesia as kids no longer do so as adults.

Yet the actual physiological cause of synesthesia continues to elude researchers — as does its cure. For all their advances in neurology, studies in the past century have not yielded anything conclusive on the subject.

Our brains are mammoth labyrinths of mystery, the depths of which scientists will likely forever fail to fully fathom.

REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE Even with its cause unknown, this medical marvel has been boiled down to some fascinating facts: Synesthesia is typically an innate, inborn conflation of the senses. In some rare cases, it might be the result of a head injury or the response to lost senses, but in most instances, it presents itself before a child is four years old.

There seems to be a strong genetic link, as synesthesia tends to run in families. In one study in Cambridge University’s Department of Experimental Psychology, it was determined that men with synesthesia pass it on to their daughters at the rate of 100 percent, and mothers to their sons at a rate of 50 percent. (However, even when multiple family members are themselves synesthetes, they do not necessarily have the same type, and even those who have the same version, rarely have the same experience, i.e., identical color association.)

Synesthetes are generally of normal or above-average intelligence. And though scientists often point out that “miswiring” seems to cause the condition, it rarely, if ever, affects intellect. As a matter of fact, synesthetes often have enhanced perception, better memory and prolific creativity.

In a strange discovery that has yet to be adequately explained, it seems the statistical probability of a synesthete being left-handed is greater than in the general

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population. Some insist this ties into synesthetes, like many left-handed people, being creatives.

WILD NUMBERS Synesthesia was first thought to be extremely rare, but as awareness has grown, and more individuals have discovered that their experience isn’t the norm, the statistics have drastically changed. As it turns out, despite its extraordinary nature, synesthesia is said to affect up to 4 percent of the population.

Though still assumed to be more prevalent in females, some now wonder whether this is simply because women tend to talk a lot more about their feelings and experiences. Over the past decade, as more men learned about synesthesia and recognized themselves in the descriptions, the gender gap seemed to narrow.

Another factor to consider is our society’s newly born propensity to celebrate our differences. In the past, individuals with synesthesia felt driven to silence after being derided for describing sensory connections they had yet to realize were atypical. As more individuals have taken to talking about their own oddities, much is being discovered on the subject.

SEE WHAT I’M SAYING? For some, synesthesia can be isolating. Life is best lived as a shared experience, so a synesthete expressing appreciation for “the beautiful colors” in music or poetry can feel lonely when mocked or misunderstood. Clearly aware of that elusive “more,” a synesthete might often feel exasperated when her audience can’t appreciate or understand.

The more prevalent complaint, though, is sensory overload. As a result, many synesthetes suffers from headaches, nausea, and most commonly, migraines.

But while scientists seem to be of the impression that this neurological condition is a mistake and thus in need of fixing, the vast majority of those “afflicted” with the diagnosis don’t seem to be all that desperate for a cure. Most synesthetes relate to their synesthesia as we do to all of our senses — they believe it enhances the experiences of everyday life.

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‫אטע גִ ְיּבט ׁשֹוין ִּכ ְמ ַעט אֹויף‪.‬‬ ‫אר ְׁשוִ וינְ ְדן‪ ,‬אּון ֵלייּב'ס ַט ֶ‬ ‫וערט ַפ ְ‬ ‫עטער וֶ ְ‬ ‫אר ֶר ֶ‬ ‫יער‪ֶ :‬דער ַפ ְ‬ ‫קּור ְצן פּון ְפ ִר ֶ‬ ‫ִאין ְ‬ ‫אדע אּון‬ ‫אס ֶ‬ ‫ַאמ ָּב ַ‬ ‫יקגֵ יין צּום ְ‬ ‫צּור ְ‬ ‫עצט וֶ ועל ִאיְך ִ‬ ‫ָאקעי‪ ,‬יֶ ְ‬ ‫ֶ‬ ‫ִאיְך וֶ ועל ִאים נָ אְך ְמ ַס ֵדר זַ יין‪.‬‬

‫ֶהעי‪ָ ,‬דא ִאיז ֶער! ֶער ָהאט‬ ‫הּוטן אּון ֶער‬ ‫ְ‬ ‫עטֹויׁשט‬ ‫ְ‬ ‫זִ יְך גֶ‬ ‫גֵ ייט ַארֹויף ָדא‪ֶ .‬ער ֵמיינְ ט‬ ‫ייען‪.‬‬ ‫ַארֹויס ְד ֵר ֶ‬ ‫ְ‬ ‫ַאז ֶער וֶ ועט זִ יְך‬ ‫עק ִסי אּון‬ ‫רּופן ַא ֶט ְ‬ ‫ִאיְך וֶ ועל ְ‬ ‫ארן‪.‬‬ ‫אכ ָפ ְ‬ ‫ִאים ַאזֹוי נָ ְ‬ ‫עטער‪:‬‬ ‫קּור ֶצע ַצייט ְׁש ֶּפ ֶ‬ ‫ַא ְ‬

‫ַאלע‬ ‫גִ יּב ֶ‬ ‫אלן אּון ִאיְך‬ ‫עט ְ‬ ‫ֶד ַ‬ ‫וֶ ועל ֶעס ְמ ַס ֵדר‬ ‫זַ יין‪.‬‬

‫אכגֶ עגַ אנְ גֶ ען‪ .‬קֹוים‬ ‫ֶער ִאיז ִמיְך נָ ְ‬ ‫אּפט‪.‬‬ ‫עכ ְ‬ ‫וָ ואס ִאיְך ָהאּב ִאים גֶ ַ‬

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‫ַאיי!‬ ‫אד ְירט!‬ ‫אלט! ֶעס ֶע ְק ְס ְּפ ָל ִ‬ ‫ַה ְ‬

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CONDO FOR SALE Nine years old, beautifully kept, flat condo 2319 sf + 622 sf basement for Sale, asking 625K–quicksale, in only Jewish neighborhood, on beautiful street.

• Huge 28 ½ long dining room with designer ceilings and separate entrance to living room area.

• Very big granite kitchen with 3 sinks.

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5 bedroom center hall colonial only $699k

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AY 12/1 1:00-3:00P M

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■ 8 PEACHTREE ROAD built 5 years ago,

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101 Rt. 306 - Corner W Maple.

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Haverstraw

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just what your looking for! move in ready, on a quiet nice street, one of the finest lots in the area! this home is priced to sell and will not last

over 5 acres approved to BUILD A school! this already includes developed infrastructure.

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new listing!

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27 South Riguad Spring Valley, NY 10977

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173 Rt 306 Monsey Townhome

3 Bathrooms

5 Bedrooms

2,450 Sqft

Also Available a flet 1,850 SF $550.000

$665,000

Townhome

3.5 Bathrooms

5 Bedrooms

4,200 Sqft

4 Room apartment plus basement. with high ceiling

$939,000

FOR SALE

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20 Ridge Ave Spring Valley Townhome

5 Bathrooms

5 Bedrooms

4,000 Sqft

$849,000

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14 Ridge Ave Spring Valley

6 Park St Spring Valley

26 Locust St Spring Valley Cape

3 Bathrooms

7 Bedrooms

2,500 Sqft

$399,000

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FOR SALE

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37 S Cole Ave Spring Valley

Townhome

5 Bathrooms

Cape

2 Bathrooms

5 Bedrooms

4,000 Sqft

4 Bedrooms

1,526 Sqft

$879,000

Plus additional 3 bedroom

$499,000

FOR SALE

COMING SOON

30 Beckett Ct Chestnut Ridge

35 S Cole Ave Chestnut Ridge

Extended High Ranch

3 Bathrooms

5 Bedrooms

2,500 Sqft

$559,000

Prime Chestnut Ridge Area

COMING SOON

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2 Bathrooms

4 Bedrooms

1,526 Sqft

Full finished basement - Great potential income.

$539,000

COMING SOON

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3 Bathrooms

5 Bedrooms

2,650 Sqft

FOR SALE

18 King Terr Spring Valley Townhouse

6 Bathrooms

8 Bedrooms

4,000 Sqft

1,500 sqft unffinished 8 ft ceiling

Only one left

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2 Bathrooms

4 Bedrooms

1,400 Sqft

$519,000

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Huge play area second kitchen, Big front & backyard

$999,499

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5 Andrew Dr Monsey

Great investment opportunity!

With ready income of $25,4110 monthly

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$4,999,999

NEW CONSTRUCTION

FOR SALE

Union/Viola Area Spring Valley

29 Ellington New Hempstead

Semi Attached Townhouse

2.5 Bathrooms

5 Bedrooms

4,200 Sqft

Plus 3 bedroom apartment 1,500 sq ft on each side of the property

COMING SOON

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3 Bathrooms

6 Bedrooms

3,000 Sqft

Great Location!

179 Decatur Ave Spring Valley

$575,000

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1 Bathrooms

3 Bedrooms

15,000 Sqft Lot

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$399,000

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845.323.5566

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5 Jacaruso Dr, Spring Valley!

Affordable 3 bd colonial, walk to shopping. $324K

64 bd colonial on .83 acre lot.

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11 N Airmont Rd Suffern, NY 10901 • 845.357.4663 November 27, 2019 / THE MONSEY VIEW / 181 www.themonseyview.com / 845.600.8484

Classifieds FOR SALE MINIVAN FOR SALE Toyota Sienna Great Condition Year 2011. $120K miles. Selling for $9K. For more info please contact 845 499 7768 CAR 4 SALE 2015 Toyota Corolla LE for sale. *One owner* New battery and tires *65k miles (mostly highway). $9,000 or OBO. Call 845-459-5730 FORMULA ‫צו פארקויפן ניאויקעיט‬ $25 ‫ קען‬1 ‫ פאר‬$30 ‫פארמאלע‬ :‫ קעןס און מער רופט‬10 ‫פאר‬ 845.426.3237 CHILDREN’S CLOSEOUTS Full Line of Shoes $30, Lily and Todd Previous Winter Clothing 70% Off Entire Collection. By appointment only. Call 845-596-0375 MASTER BEDROOM Complete Master Bedroom Set for sale. Three years old in excellent condition. Asking 2700, negotiable. Please call 848-238-0557 BLACK FRIDAY Furniture Sale. 4 Tauber Terrace Monsey.Friday 10-1.

Sunday 10-1. 845-354-6875

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// for sale // real estate 3 APARTMENTS FOR RENT! Brand New Paikin, 2 Bedrooms on - Private entrance 1 Room & Bathroom, Ideal for single or office on Paikin - Elm St, 4 Bedroom 2& ½ Bathrooms, built in shade sukkah, ready to move in, all 3 available January for more info Email Rent109777@gmail.com text or call 845-853-3773 FOR SALE Brand new. Dr. Frank neighborhood quiet street.

2 Floors + basement 1400 sq.

Ft. Each floor. 7 Bedrooms 5 bathrooms. 845-213-8823 HOUSE FOR SALE Cozy corner house for sale in Bloomingrove,Monroe a split level upstairs:Kitchen 3 bedrooms&one full bath,then go down 6 steps to Diningroom.Downstairs big playroom, one bedroom, bathroom,big washroom. double garage and plenty of cosets for excellent price!!!!please call :774-8239 HOUSE FOR RENT Hi-Ranch for rent in Haverstraw. 5 Bedrooms 2.5 Bath Updated kitchen and bathrooms $2600 Available immediately. Please call/text 845-793-3621 NEW LISTING Beautiful Townhouse available + income for only 829K. For more info call agent Abraham Spitzer 914341-2974 NEW PRICE Airmont Perfection!

Magnificent Upgraded Extended Bi-Level, stunning landscaped grounds, elevator and more call agent Abraham Spitzer 914-341-2974 OFFICES FOR RENT Newly renovated 1,000sq ft office space for rent. Private entrance. Great location. For more info call/text 845-2139916.

WITZEL COURT Brand new spacious townhouse for rent. Includes 5 bedrooms, playroom, study, 2 1/2 bath, 2 porches and more, no section 8 Please call: 845-414-1606 DECATUR AVE. Walk-in, four bedroom + playroom, Pesach kitchen and study for rent. No section 8. Please call 845-414-1606 ROOM FOR RENT very large room for rent in Bates area. Suitable for office or playgroup etc. 845 746 7251 OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE for rent in Pomona! 6 offices that can be leased individually or together, furnished/un-furnished!

Just minutes off the palisades pkwy exit 13. For more onfo 845-675-8167 or pomonaofficespace@gmail. com DECATUR AVE. One room office for rent, includes a nice kitchen and full bath. $700 Please call 845-414-1606.

SHISHA REALTY

Vacation Apartments available in Jerusalem for Sukkos and all year.

Call Shisha Realty 718-408-8070 or visit shisharealty.com SHABBOS/Y’’T SUFFERN GETAWAY Magnificent fully furnished, renovated 5bdrm, secluded home, 1 acre. Brook, fireplace, trampoline, basketball net. 18 minutes from Shul. Available Sukkos with Sukkah. Text/ Whatsapp 845-327-0266.

MONSEY SUITES MAKING A SIMCHA? Host your guests hassle free!

BRAND NEW 1-2 bedroom suites for rent for shabbos/ day/week near Toshnad/ Nikelsburg. 845-425-0335

WE WANT TO HIRE YOU! Opening #2

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Opening #4

Unique opportunity! Men’s Group Home in Monsey is looking for a heimishe yingerman to work as steady staff. Hours: Sunday - Friday 7am to 9:30am, and Sunday - Thursday 3:30pm to 5:30pm. More shifts available during the week. Job includes one Shabbos shift monthly (with family), from Friday afternoon to Motzei Shabbos.

Great benefits for the right candidate! Please call: 845-494-1796

Looking for a woman or girl to care for a sweet little baby boy during the day. Tuesday - Friday from 12:15-4:00 in the Herrick area. Great pay!

Please call 845-503-0230.

Seeking an experienced candidate to lead a boys' After-School Program (Sunday- Thursday). Send resume to jobs@hamaspikrockland.org.

‫געוואלדיגע געלעגענהייט מיט גוטע בענעפיטן! המספיק‬ ‫זוכט א היימישע אינגערמאן צו זיין א סטעף אין א‬ ‫ שעות זענען‬.‫ מוז קענען דרייווען‬.‫ברידערהיים אין מאנסי‬ ‫ וועט דארפן‬.‫ נאכמיטאג‬8:30-3:30 ‫ צופרי אין‬9:00-7:00 ‫( נאך‬.‫ארבייטן איין שבת יעדע חודש )מיט די פאמיליע‬ 845-494-1796 :‫שעות אינצווישן! ביטע רופט‬

Looking for someone to entertain a little girl in the afternoons. Sunday-Thursday from 3:00-6:00 in Shuart Rd. area, in Airmont. Great Pay! Please call 845-503-0230.

Email your resume to: jobs@hamaspikrockland.org Please reference job opening number in your email.

Apply today.

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Opening #6

Opening #3

Opening #1

Amazing Opening! Seeking a reliable direct care worker to care for older boys in a high-functioning group home.

Candidate should be caring and able to work 7am-9am and 4pm-9:30pm every day, plus one night a week, and one Shabbos a month. Great benefits! Call 845-503-0261 leave message.

Opening #5

Current opportunities for employment that will make a difference in their lives and have you feel fulfilled every day. Apply today!

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GILD

Fine Table Linens

A Unique selection of fine tablecloths, napkins, toppers, runners, and exclusive linen challah covers.

Call/text 845-232-1844 E: gildtablelinens@gmail.com Follow us @gildtablelinens

HELP WANTED SEEKING ASSISTANTS/ TITLE I MENTORS for a girls Elementary School. Please email your resume to: resumes@ baisyaakovelemenatary.org or fax to: 845-205-4333 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED/ AVAILABLE To volunteer to feed the sick or elderly, OR if you are in need of this service, Please call 845-352-1016

BABYSITTER Babysitter needed for 6 year old girl Mon-Thur 3:45PM5:45PM. Must be at my house in New Hempstead. Must have own transportation.

Call 845-304-4114.

BOOKKEEPER Looking for an experienced bookkeeper for a full time position. 20 minutes from Monsey. Please email resume accounting@osmotics.com

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER local drivers for chessed.

Please call 845-352-1016

TEACHER WANTED Girls school looking for a qualified 5th grade English teacher. pls email resume: mka36d@yahoo.com or call: 8455136750

BABYSITTER 3:00-5:00 Looking for a babysitter in my house (Ellish Pkwy area) Monday-Thursday from 3:005:00 for 2 kids. Great Pay! Call 845.304.3239

HELP WANTED Suffern company seeking f/t sales/office assistant. resumes should be sent to officeposition201@gmail.com or faxed 877-257-8071

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ENGLISH TEACHER Monsey boys school seeks capable teacher for afternoon teaching position. Excellent classroom management skills a must. Please email resume monseychederjob@gmail. com TEACHER WANTED Yeshiva seeking experienced math and history teacher for 9-11 grades to teach for NYS Regents. M-Th 3:50-6:30 pm.

Please forward resumes to newwindsorteacher@gmail. com HELP WANTED Mid-Size company is looking for a Senior executive assistant to work directly with CEO on various project and day to day tasks.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must. Please send resume to svhiringoffice@gmail.com

BOOKKEEPER/ADMIN Looking for a talented individual with Bookkeeping experience. Duties will include admin functions as well as accounts payable etc. ygoldberg@oaktreec.com BOUTIQUE Accounting Practice looking for an experienced accountant to join our team.

Email resume to: jobs. boutiquefirm@gmail.com or Fax resume to (646) 792-3313 HELP WANTED Monsey office is in need of a highly motivated, energetic individual that can multi task and take ownership and responsibility for scheduling and assigning tasks for a busy office. Proficient in English and computers a must. Email resume to monseyjobzoffer@ gmail.com

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THERE’S A BETTER WAY TO DO LASER.

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845.323.8886 Book your appointment

WE’RE HIRING! CARE MANAGERS

to provide person-centered, comprehensive care management to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD).

REQUIRED

Bachelors or Masters degree with relevant experience OR

Talmudic Degree with relevant experience

BENEFITS YOU’LL RECEIVE

Medical, dental and vision coverage

FSA 401K plan Life & Disability Insurance Paid time off (includes vacation, holiday

and birthday!)

Hiring for the following location: Monroe and Monsey

W W W .T R I C O U N T YC A R E .O R G

APPLY NOW Send resume to jobs@tricountycare.org

TCC is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law.

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Miriam Aronoff, D.D.S. and Associates

General, Family & Children's Dentistry

• Male & Female Dentists available • Sunday & evening hours available.

• Most insurances accepted.

2 Pearl Drive

(corner of Pearl & Rt. 306 N. just past Wesley Kosher)

WESLEY HILLS

HELP WANTED Heimish office in MonseyGreat environment with potential. Looking for qualified f/t employee ( woman/girl) Email resume: officepositioninmonsey@ gmail.com WE’RE HIRING! Broad Management Group.

Growing residential real estate management firm seeking a full time employee to join our payroll and benefits department in our Montvale, NJ office.

Responsibilities include assisting with payroll, human resource related tasks and some office administration. We offer excellent training and provide great potential for growth. Please contact us at: dschimel@broadmg.com

845.712.5133 1 Fletcher Road

Suite C (between Robert Pitt Dr. & Monsey Blvd.)

MONSEY

SALESPERSON WANTED Individual must desire to build a career, Full Training and Support provided.

Past work experience a+.

C:845-639-5216 e:dglick@ ft.newyorklife.com OFFICE HELP Seeking to hire office assistant. Must be computer savvy and detail oriented with good written communication skills.

Experience with Google Docs, Excel and PDF documents required. Please send resume and salary requirements to eshepard@providentled.com.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY Are you a friendly selfmotivated Girl? The Sock Shoppe is looking to hire a full-time worker. Please call or text: 845-499-6338

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JOB OPPORTUNITY ISO Clothing Sales Associates with good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills in Palisades Center or Teaneck.

Resume/inquiries to info@ yakirabella.com JOB OPPORTUNITY Looking to hire a girl FT in Monsey with amazon experience. Good pay + great potential. Email resume to ewt1221@gmail.com SAFESIDE INSURANCE IS EXPANDING! We are looking to fill new full-time office positions.

Applicant must be quick learner and have good computer & phone skills.

Please fax your resume to 845-738-3671 or email to hr@ safesideins.com

HELP WANTED Sunshine Children’s Home and Rehab Center looking for a FT Quality of Life assistant.

Applicant must have experience working with medically complex children, be comfortable working in a multi-cultural environment, have leadership skills and drive. Sunday - Thursday 9-5. Shobbos availability as well. Please email your resume to cbenjamin@ sunshinechildrenshome. org or tsussman@ sunshinechildrenshome.org 914-333-7054 HELP WANTED Local supermarket looking for responsible,energetic, efficient person to put together customer orders.

Early morning/part time/ full time. Call 845-425-0679/845642-0162 leave message

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// help wanted // babysitting // servic

5”,6”,7” Gutters Copper and aluminum gutters 845-782-4473 sales@advancedguttersinc.com

Over 30 colors Gutter Guard Installation

Fully Insured Free estimates

Cleaning and Repirs

Power Washing

Weekly Office Cleaning

Rubbish Removal

Post Construction Cleaning

cleaning from black to blue...

845.327.6997 Fully Insured

HELP WANTED Growing Monsey Custom Software Consulting Company seeks: Executive Assistant with EA exp., tech savvy, w/ interest in coding or in IT industry. Exp in email/ calendar/ travel/ documentation/ logistics management. Resumes to: nytalentgroup@gmail.com HELP WANTED Busy Insurance office looking to hire an individual for billing position.

Multi-tasking and good communication a must (QuickBooks knowledge is a plus). Great office environment. Kindly send resume to review HR@ skyscraperinsurance.com COST EFFIECIENCY A nursing home group is seeking A Cost Efficiency Manager/ Administrative Assistant. Looking for someone to monitor daily staffing levels, monitor contracts, monitor daily expenses, monitor efficient use of staff, monitor agency usage and overtime. Maintaining a close relationship with financial departments, assisting the department director with his day to day goals and needs, creating and

maintaining spreadsheets are a must. Opportunity for growth. Email Resume: CareRiteCareers@gmail.com HOME CARE POSITION Looking for a motivated individual to work in a home care agency full time, processing patient referrals.

Previous Home care experience recommended.

Great pay and environment.

Please email resume to kheller@committedhc.com HELP WANTED Growing Monsey Demolition Company seeks: On Site Project Supervisors.

Dependable, get it Done Attitude, attention to details and impeccable follow up skills, job site familiarity not required but a plus, willing to train and be on site. Compensation commensurate to experience. Significant Room for Growth! Candidate must be mobile. Resumes to: nytalentgroup@gmail.com HELP WANTED Non profit organization in Monsey looking for young girl for full time data entry and customer service position.

HS grad ok. No experience nec. Send resume to lozeri@ cchfglobal.org

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RESUME WRITER Looking for a job? Want YOUR resume to stand out? Contact us. We write it right. 845-459-0131 or resumeswrittenright@gmail. com.

AMAZON BUYER Monsey High-end retail stores looking for a seasoned Amazon buyer to source new items to expand/ Grow our online sales. Good pay with a lot of room for growth.

Please send resume to: amazonbuyerHR@gmail.com HELP WANTED

Spring Valley Based office, looking for individual with great phone skills, and sales experience, to handle operation, deal with clients, must be very detailed oriented phone friendly, quick learner, multi task. Great opportunity for the right individual. email your info and references to lmsassociatesgroup@ gmail.com.

HELP WANTED looking to hire entrylevel staff to assist with catalog management, PO processing, and listing

online. Experience with Amazon a plus. Good pay with a lot of room for growth.

Please send resume to: amazonbuyerHR@gmail.com

BABYSITTING BABYSITTER AVAILABLE in the Francis area 9-5. Please call 845-664-5397.

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE on 73 Francis Place. After school hours available. Also taking Sunday drop-ins.

Please call 845-352-1016 BABYSITTER AVAILABLE Experienced Babysitter available to babysit your baby during the day or overnight.

Central location. 845 274 5450

SERVICES MASSAGES

for women by a licensed massage therapist.

Relax with a deep tissue, swedish, pre/ post natal massage.

New Hempstead/New City area. Please call 845.201.8251 or email info@cuzzispa.com

DOULA Labor of love LOVE your birth experience, certified CD( DONA) Doula Malky Breuer 845 270 4330 845 362 3480 Malky@mbdoula.com CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES To join the next class please call 845-426-0931. Tzippy Tauber CD (DONA)Certified Birth Doula BOOST YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH Speech Difficulties,Sensory Issues, Low Muscle Tone,Hyper-Active, Trouble Focusing and Sleeping. Call 845-517-8418

IT’S TIME! Do you wish to finally make peace with food & your body?

845-746-2231 REFLEXOLOGY Chase those winter illnesses away. Treating cough, sinusitis, ear infections and more. Also natural induction. Treating women and children successfully for many years. L Kruger 845.262.8520 MUSIC LESSONS Give your daughter the gift of music at a very reasonable price! References available.

Call Yitty @ 845-426-7561 after 4:30 pm

SEWING COURSE One on One, by Esty Krauss.

Group forming now for high school girls. call or text 845662-5931.

TORAHANYTIME.COM On demand Torah lectures Video-Audio-download All for free Computer or App for iPhone/Android Or Hotline 718-298-2077 Yiddish Hebrew - English KANGEN WATER ”Change your Water..

Change your life” Alkaline - AntiOxidant - Super Hydrating Call for FREE supply and feel AMAZING! 917-681-0003

PETTICOATS FOR RENT! Enhance your gown with just the right petticoat! Kids and adults petticoats for rent! In the Bates area. Call or text: 845 200-4326 PROFESSIONAL PEARL RESTRINGING Free Pickup & Delivery 845352-5013 DRUM LESSONS

by Shmuel Klaver, Monsey’s most experienced Shomer Shabbos drum instructor.

Lessons ($45 & up) given in your home or my studio, to boys or girls ages 10-adult, beginners to professional.

Call (845) 459-9935

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TOP R ATED IN NE W YORK/NE W JERSEY

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Sun: 3pm - 6:30pm & 10pm - 12am Mon: 12:15pm - 2:30pm Tue: 9pm - 12am Thur: 9pm - 12am Motzai Shabbos: 8:05pm - 12am

Sun: 9:15am - 3pm & 6:30pm - 10pm Mon: 9:15pm - 12am Wed: 12:15pm - 2:30pm & 9:00pm - 12am Motzai Shabbos: 1 hr after zmam - 8pm

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LET US CLEAN IT FOR YOU.

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MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING

Warm, professional 25 years exp.

Communication. Child & Teen behavorial issues.

Dr Yisroel Kaplan, Please call for free phone consult 917-345-5750 GUITAR LESSONS

by Moshe Klaver, for beginners of all ages. Very motivating and patient teacher. References available.

(845) 746-0925. Shomer Shabbos PERSONAL TRAINER Personalized exercise programs focusing on your individual strengths and goals! Specializing in Youth Fitness. Rivkie ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer 845-587-2816

TUTOR AVAILABLE for your elementary school child for Limudei Kodesh and Limudei Chol. Please Call: 845-352-1016 FREE!! WEIGHT LOSS SESSION FREE!! Breakthrough Session with a Certified Health and Weight-loss Coach. Discover what is blocking or slowing you down from reaching your goal weight. 45 minutes focused entirely on you.

To Schedule: 845-641-1057.

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FREE TUTOR available to work with your 1-3rd grader for E.L.A subjects.Proficient in Slingerland and Dr. Kilpatrick Methods. 845-3278032

Classy welcome packages for your Shabbos aufruf or Sheva Brachos! We have something in every budget; book in advance to ensure availability.

Thinking pekelach? We have it! Vacht nacht, birthday, aufruf, upsherin, pidyon haben.

PRESENTED 845-2740489 presented0489@ gmail.com

EVENT PLANNING Planning a Simcha on a budget? Experienced Event Coordinator is available to assist you L’Shem Mitzvah.

Please text 845-538-5522.

SHELVING & MORE For all your custom shelving & around the house handy work & more call/text 347-522-4872 or email to shelvingwork@gmail .Com

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3 47.496.5660 WE DO HOUSE CALLS | WE BUY FULL ESTATES | STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 10 YEARS

MONSEY LASER BOUTIQUE Hair removal & skin care center. Shr - ipl. The world’s most advanced technology.

For hair removal & skin care!!! Pain free!!! Aviva goldstein | 845-243-0980 FIN ANALYSIS Experienced Woman available for Financial Analysis, Projections, RE Due Diligence and Bookeeping on a project basis. Call/Text 718.755.3299.

BAR MITZVAH PHOTOGRAPHY Quality and affordable bar mitzvah photography by Moshe Grunfeld call 917858-1054 or email moshe@ moshegrunfeld.com BALABUSTA’S SECRET! Rivky’s custom challah dough, Always fresh. Leave the mess to me. Hafroshas challah opportunity. Call, text or WhatsApp 845-5389332 FRUM LADY DRIVER Punctual, friendly, caring, responsible, dependable.

Scheduling steady routes and all transportation needs.

Excellent customer service!

Please call/text 917-750-4105

Yanky Herczberg

@cashnbyyanky

TRI STATE SHADES Custom shades at affordable prices. SHOP IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME! Monsey/New Square T.Diamant 8452135481.

Brklyn/Monroe D.Friedman 9294201398.

Lakewood P.Friedman 7327305920 PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE DO YOU KNOW HOW TO USE YOUR CAMERA? Learn photography on the DVD training course with Raizy Ciment from Vivid Studios (No internet needed) Support & access to the photography community included. 845478-4843 Email support@ vividstudiosny.com for a free demo.

SANDWICHES For Simchas, parties, gatherings etc. Sandwich loaf $40, Sandwich roll $35, and sandwich platters. C. Fried; H: 845-426-0729/ C: 845659-6636 DEBT RELIEF having trubble with finances? join Debtors Anonymous Tuesday night @ 19 Robert Pitt # 113 , 7:30-8:30pm. visit www. debtorsanonymous.org

CALLING ALL SUPERSTARS! JOIN OUR TEAM!

GREAT WORKING ENVIRONMENT!

NOW OPEN: Full-time coordinator positions! sfliegman@marquishc.com

845.205.9513

A member of

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Elite Health Care Consultants is a service company for health care agencies

NOW HIRING HR ONBOARDING REPRESENTATIVE COMMUNICATE with clients and supervisors regarding open positions

MANAGE advertising on websites and local papers

SCHEDULE interviews with applicants and supervisors

CONDUCT reference checks and offer letters for applicants

ENSURE smooth operation with constant communication between various departments, supervisors and other staff FULL TIME ONLY … COMPETITIVE PAY … GREAT BENEFITS email resumes to egross@elitehc.net

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Classifieds PRIVATE POOL RENTALS  SWIMMING LESSONS  CPR COURSES  LIFEGUARDING COURSES  INDOOR / OUTDOOR HEATED POOL

// services // odds & ends // gemachim

DRIVING LESSONS



8 PERSON JACUZZI AVAILABLE

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT US

845.578.1888 | MONSEYSWIMSCHOOL.COM

CUTS & STYLES Great cuts and styles for great prices. Centrally located in the Bluefield / Widman area.

845-232-0488

SHAIMOS

PICK UPS 845-461-3084 GARTLECH we fix knitted & crochet Gartlech & make beautiful professional fringes. We also teach how to knit & crochet. call: 917-414-3281 LEARN ENGLISH English lessons for Cheder age and older by an experienced, professional native English speaker. 973727-8375 MATH TURORING Regents/GED/TASC/SAT/ ACT Common Core, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Physics ALL Grades/Levels. call: 845-445-8003 MATH ANXIETY? I can help! All ages. All levels.

Regents, SAT Prep, CLEPS, AP courses. Remediation and Enrichment also available Linda 845.538.5319

ODDS & ENDS SEEKING DONATIONS Of toys, arts & crafts, or supplies, in good condition, for a Heimishe Moised. Call 845.500.3100

CHANUKAH ENTERTAINMENT! Prepare a fantastic program! Send in each party participant’s note for six analytical points by a professional graphologist for just $9.00! 845.499.9334

GEMACHIM BED REST? We do the laudry for you.

213-7437 (also looking for volunteers) WEDDING KIT for Machetunim to take along. 845-425-2036 BANDS & HATS $10 New ladies bands, all lengths. Also berret hats. 845 290 8319

‫טייערע כלה‬ ‫נוצט אויס דעם יום החופה‬ ‫מיט אן אלבום וואס ענטהאלט‬ ,‫ שיעורים‬,‫ הדרכה‬,‫השקפה‬ ‫ וואכן פאר‬4‫ רעזעווירט‬.‫תפילות‬ 245-352-2560 ‫די חתונה‬ SOUND SYSTEM GEMACH speakers mikes mixers cables 917-382-8809 BIKE RACK GEMACH Fits all cars. Holds up to 3 bikes. 845-659-1863.

BLUE LIGHT Gemach in monsey, pls call before. 845.425.1919 BRIS PILLOW GEMACH and benchers with tfilos for bris and pidyon haben: 845213-0602

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P 5&6 Hour Class

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TICHEL GEMACH To receive or donate 845-3717504 CHUPAH CARDS Lucite cards. 845.222.0456 SUITCASE GEMACH 845-371-9121 FORMULA GEMACH chani @ 347-267-3640 or Miriam 216-889-3643

‫לעילוי נשמת‬ We can arrange to have the whole ‫ ששה סדרי משנה‬learned ‫ לעילוי נשמת‬your loved ones!

Call /Text (917) 720-6392 / chofetzmishna@gmail.com CHUPPAH TEFILLOS tefillos and tehillim booklets for the chupa time 845-2130602.

WEDDING HAIR PIECES for children 3473001679 BEAUTIFUL BENCHERS (not Zemiros) 845-642-0910 SHULERT APP Daven at the perfect Minyan with Shulert! https://www. shulert.com CARSEATS & BASSINET and pack n play bassinets.

425-1202

Driving Lessons

Highway Lessons

Road Test

E-Z Parking

THE WEDDING KIT All necessities for Kallah/ Chosson’s family for the wedding night. Leili Nishmas: Perel Gela Bas R’ Shloima. 845-371-2947 SAFETY BRACELET Free aid to remind you that your baby is in the car! 4251202 SCHOOL SUPPLIES GEMACH Accepting donations. New or gently used. 862-505-9546 BABY GEMACH short term loans of carseats, pack n plays, strollers, pumps and more! 845.397.7724 or visit soralasbabygemach. com.

MOVING BOX GEMACH New Hempstead area. text 845-642-5286 to arrange pick up KALLAH ACCESSORY GEMACH Everything you need for the kallah (except for the gown) Crown, veil, shoes, decktich, fur cape 845-426-0767 BRIS GEMACH beautiful bris outfit w hat, poya and pillowcase. Suzzane area 845 425 8359

TICHEL GEMACH Donations welcome. 845548-0014

GOWN GEMACH mother and sister gowns size 0-12, by apt only. 845-4267496 or 845-352-3031.

NEW GOWN GEMACH sisters of the Kallah/chasson.

Adult Size 0-12. 845-517- 8808

CHUPPAH CARD GEMACH Chuppa cards available to lend. Call/Text 8455876411

Community Home Health Care is seeking a qualified individual to join our friendly team.

Communicate with aides and patients to staff cases Contact vendors to obtain authorizations Ensure quality service to patients through continuous follow up Perform data entry tasks to keep records up to date **************************** Organized Detail oriented Great communication skills Bilingual ~ Spanish/English Email resumes to jobs@commhealthcare.com

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// gemachim // dresses & gowns // lost

Remove an Ayin Hara R’ Avraham Lebel 718.977.5459 Price: $50 per name - credit cards accepted - Pls leave a message With the endorsement of Rabbanim of ‫בד”ץ העדה החרדית ירושלים‬

JWAZE DEVICE 8455965856 leave message FLORAL BISOMIM for your Simcha - 845-6292785.

DVD/VIDEO GEMACH DVDS and portable players for sick and homebound adults and children.425-2660 SIMCHA HAT $25. many styles/ colors.

We also accept donations of elegant hats. 347 351 1604 BABY GOWNS and 2 pieces. Matching shoes and hair accessories available from 3 months - 2 years. New! Boys line added.

425-3049 BABIES LAYETTE GEMACH text 718-551-1732 or email frimitbabies@gmail.com MECHITZA’S 30’ - 5 six’ tables, 10 chairs stands and bus-boxes $100 deposit. $18 Donation call 845-445-8015 or email Mitzvah1@gmail.com SHIFRA PUAH DOULA Please call to register in advance. 845-587-1649

ELEGANT HATS For short term rental 845517-0838.

TABLECLOTHS for your Simchos. (845) 371 2105

GPS GEMACH Brand new, updated, with traffic. 845-352-2588 Leave msg. (Minimal fee)

LEV DEVORAH Layett gemach (845) 213-3646

BRIS GEMACH located in Central Monsey.

617-955-3630. poya, pillow case, outfit, blanket. ‎ OT WATER URNS H 845-425-9211 ROOF CARRIERS For all cars even without bars on roof. 845-659-1863.

Monroe: 845-662-7102. South Fallsburg 845-434-3865.

ISRAEL GPS No fee. English or Hebrew.

Must reserve in advance by email at IsraelGPS@gngroup. com EAR-PLUG GEMACH for ba’alei simcha to protect your guests’ hearing. Baby headsets also available. 845202 -0105.

TOY GEMACH Keep all the children busy by your simchas with tons of lego and clicks. 845-578-6513

HOSPITAL SUPPLIES inc. TPN equipment, feeding pumps, NG tubes, & feeding supplies. donate/receive. 845746-8293.

BRIS GEMACH Located on Blauvelt Rd. 356-6215 poya, outfit, blanket and hat.

MATERNITY GEMACH Weekday and shabbos clothing, various sizes. call/ text 845-445-9687

PACK N PLAY We have New Pack n Plays tova222@gmail.com or text 845-216-4885

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FREE BOXES for moving (mostly egg carton size). 845-425-6826 or 845-608-7830. Donations of flattened boxes are always welcome!

WHITE KALLLAH SHOES. Proceeds go to tzedakah.

Call\Text 845-200-0211

GOWN GEMACH. South Monsey Ladies gowns and petticoat gemach.call or text after 5pm. 347-278-1278

PHONE GEMACH free of charge for as long as necessary. 845 579 5538

SIDDUR/CHUMASH 558.4774

REFLECTOR GEMACH Hosting guest? Be safe! Wear a reflector. 845-356-0815

COAT RACK Coat racks and hangers for your simcha. 845-356-9841

SIDDUR GEMACH Sfard: Friedman 845-6087830 Ashkenaz: Shulman845 352 1756 or 845-826-6718

REFLECTOR GEMACH: having guests or having a simcha and need reflectors 347-977-6816

MEZUZOS GEMACH 362.2333

HEATER GEMACH 845 362 8666

HOSPITAL GOWN for maternity or hospitalization Tzniusdige & Comfortable. 845-425-8687

CHUPPA CARDS. call or text after 5pm. 347278-1278

PIDYON HABEN coins,silver tray, lace box, outfit 845-426-1681 845-6427256 FREE MOVING BOXES Standard egg carton boxes (eg. Evergreen boxes). We are located in Chestnut Ridge.

Call/text between 8-10:30pm.

(845) 641-5536 BECHER GEMACH Real bechers from our free-loan gemach. 845-377KOS1(5671) KosYeshuos@ gmail.com

WE ACCEPT clothing, shoes and household items in brand new condition. To donate or receive call 347-731-3851.

DRESSES/GOWNS RENT/SALE Black & White Exquisite gown for rent/sale. 845-8262185 ONE OF A KIND Magnificent cream dress size 0-2 for sale/rent. Please call 845.200.4326

t & found SALE/RENT Black & White magnificent cocktail length dress. Size 10 teen/lady. Worn once. 3547590

NEW GOWN RENTAL

GOLD GOWN Adorable gold gown by Dassy available to buy or rent.

Toddler size 4. Call 422-5596 for more info

CUSTOM HALBERSTAM Black/white mid-length dress size 8-10 for rent. For more info call 845.425.0924

GOWN FOR RENT

beautiful dark colored gown size 2-4 8455380391 MAGNIFICENT GOWN Exquisite gown for rent size 2-4. White base with mauve & blue embroidered flowers. pls call 845-596-9933 FOR RENT Beautiful gowns for ladies and teens for rent. WhatsApp or text 347-278-1278 PHILOSOPHY GOWN Magnificent Designer. Velvet accents. Brand new condition.

Can be worn as MATERNITY: high waist, lots of room. Size; IT40. 646.400.2923.

RENT/SALE GOWNS: Mechteniste, sister of bride & maternity 845-6598753. We will also take your gowns on consignment and rent/sell it for you.

MECHTENISTE DRESS magnificent peach/ champagne mechteniste dress with very fine beading. Size 12-14. Call 354-6342.

MAGNIFICENT GOWN Stunning one of a kind sister of bride Size 2-4. Green velvet & black. 917-995-5574 KIDS DRESSES Two gorgeous little girls dresses for sale. Midnight blue taffeta with black velvet and lace accent. Sizes 4 & 6.

Great for bar mitzva, aufruf etc. Call for info & pictures: 845.659.4939

Pretty Princess. Upscale Gown Boutique for Children & teens. For appt call 845-502-1793

LOST Diamond Bracelet Nov. 12 btwn Maple Terrace & Vilchovitz. 845-642-3477

LATEST PAINLESS TECHNOLOGY BETTER AND FASTER RESULTS

REFER A FRIEND BONUS

$10

OFF

PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL FRIMY LERNER 845.402.0268 HORIZON CT

Diamond ring in Newday parking lot in front of Slice n Spice. 845-304-0702

Toners & Office Furniture

FOUND

We carry toners for fax machines copiers and printers, We sell office furniture desks and chairs

small baby gold stud earring lafamilia 7/29. 4261612 Diamond watch near bus stop in Monroe. Motzei Shabbos Shemini. 845-7831727

845 425-9110

We deliver • Corporate accounts welcome

Found at Hatzlacha Grocery West St: 1. beige baby knit hat. label reads Klein 845-4251210 2. Boys thin knit grey & blue hat with pom pom. Label says Lulu Company brand.

3. black ladies glove with grey fur cuff 4. small child size hand knitted blue yarn hooded cardigan with zipper.

Label reads ”Made with tender loving care by Bobbie”. 5. Kids red & silver sequin wristlet 6.

Burgundy little kids mitten.

7.Cat & Jack size 5 brown sandel 8. Pink pull on hat with beige fur pom pom. 9. 2 brass keys on a maroon burgundy colored fake fur pom pom key chain 10. Plastic black shiny wristlet containing a Benefits Card with name Chana Freund. 11. Black velour ladies gloves. 12. kids plastic Hello Kitty wallet with money. Sheva Katz. 718-599-21?? 13. baby pink colored leather pocket book with tassell containing money. 14. black wristlet with money. 15. grey leather wristlket with Rockland TOR bus ticket in side.

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845-450-1075

Busy Commercial RE Brokerage office in the Monsey area is seeking an experienced mortgage processor.

Great pay + potential for growth Please send your resume to crefinancemonsey@gmail.com

or e-mail UltimateBakehouse@gmail.com

REMOVE AN AYIN HORA!

BY RABBi SHMUEL ECKSTEIN ENDORSED BY MANY RABUNIM

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HEALTH

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SUCCESS

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MONSEY SHATNEZ LAB | 3 VALENCIA DR | 845.262.8502 | R' MENACHEM FOGEL

‫כח' חשון תש"פ‬

SHATNEZ NOTICE ‫הרב יהודה משולם דוב פאלאטשעק שליט"א | ועד הכשרות בד"צ מכון להוראה | הרב חיים שבת | הרב יצחק אבא ליכטנשטיין‬

Testing hours at 3 Valencia Dr: ALL DAY DROP OFF: Enter side door 8am-10pm.

ON THE SPOT WALK IN HRS: Daily 7pm-9:45pm.

Tag mentioned 64% silk 36% wool. Linen was found in stiffening

--

DROP OFF LOCATIONS: -Plaza Cleaners (Shoppers Haven) Testing every Mon, Wed, Fri. -Classis Cleaners (By Newdays).

Testing every Mon, Thurs.

-Torah Treasures book store.

Testing every Wed. --

G9 Canon Camera with name Fischman. 323-1158

Found at the sock shoppe: Pair of velvet xl gloves, 2 pairs of Tomi black/gold pajamas size 3 and 5, 2 pairs of Cardlcq denim good night pajamas

black velvet dress in front of 64 Suzanne Dr. 352-0927

MP3 in store in New Jersey.

371-4707/538-5456

47 1/2 x 76 x 28 Excellent condition

$300 OBO

Please text 914-318-4884 Thanks

FREE GIVEAWAYS Egg boxes for moving, good condition. 8452386691 Dark brown wooden blinds for window 74x53, great condition. 7182161927 lots of old Dee Voch, Der Blick and other Yiddish magazines 425-1937

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FOR SALE

MOBILE LAB STOP: 750 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Shul parking lot. Sundays. ‫מעריב‬/‫ מנחה‬time.

BEEPER while ago.

8455218019.

before Pesach on Robert Pitt Drive in Monsey near bus stop to Monroe bus gray and white baby blanket. 845-2221305

CURIO CABINET

Beautiful navy wool teens Shabbos coat sz6-8 ladies.

347-243-1822 navy double maclaren stroller in good condition 845.598.2102 10 pairs of Navy comfort fit size 18 boys pants. 845-3040194

Porta crib in good condition 7325952207 2 Wood Top cabinets 33” and 21”. 845-352-9470 Medela double electric breast pump. 845-425-5886 Sukkah. Foldable canvas compact. med size 362-2349

Keren Jacobs Schwab

NEW HEMPSTEAD 19 FLINT DRIVE 2 SANSBERRY LANE 1 BROCKTON ROAD POMONA

Rosenberg 11 TRAPPERS WAY Rosenberg 16 CHAMBERLAIN CT Horowitz/Chasidim 110 OVERLOOK RD WESLEY HILLS 6 PEARL DRIVE 3 VAN WINKLE RD 3 VILLAGE GREEN 10 HOLLAND LANE

Sofer Shipper Nussbaum Ishakis

FORSHAY Kirshenbaum

10 SOUTH PARKER

SPRING VALLEY Miller Michalowitz Huss Grunwald Brull Rosenberg Spitzer Lauber Weiss Goldberg NEWMarkowitz Fried Rosenbaum Tabak Weissmandel Lowy Weiss

1 SOUTH RIGAUD 2 MERRICK DRIVE 41 YALE DRIVE 47 BLUEFIELD Unit 202 5 ELM STREET Unit 411 84 FRANCIS PLACE 15 SNEDEN CT Apt 104 25 (old 11) VINCENT RD 1101 PARKVIEW DR

MONSEY 7 SHUART DR OFF VIOLA 7 CONCORD DR 22 SUZANNE DR Apt 111 35 DECATUR AVE 7 MAPLE TERR Unit 201 1 ROMAN BLVD Unit 203 8 KAUFMAN CT 10 ELYON ROAD

Landau Frankel Myski Weiss Grunwald Helfgot Sternberg Lieder Zirkiev Margaretten Loeffler Rosenstock

MONSEY 18 SECOR STREET 8 GIBBS CT 1 OAK GLEN ROAD 8 HORIZON #304 18 ZABRISKIE TER. 66 WEST MAPLE 6 CARLTON LANE 22 CAMEO RIDGE 3 WAVERLY 6 OLYMPIA LANE 37 WITZEL CT 78 COLLEGE RD

CHESTNUT RIDGE Frankel 207 SADDLE RIVER Lefkowitz 136 ROCK HILL RD Nagel 12 CAVILLE DRIVE Weinstein 39 SUMMIT ROAD Feder 33 BECKETT CT Cohen 6 PERTH AVE Ostreicher 14 BLUEJAY ST Stessel 13 CANNAN ROAD Braun 21 GILLMAN TER 21 MILROSE LN NEW Wertheimer SOUTH MONSEY Rokeach 9 EHRET DR Weiss 18 SOUTH MONSEY Fern 11 BALANCHINE Brezner 54 REGINA RD AIRMONT Klein 2 APPLELAND ROAD Schreiber 8 ELEANOR PLACE Schwarcz 12 TWIN LAKES DR Pinkasovits 4 AMANDA CT Blau 20 DALE ROAD Rosenberg 4 MARGO CT

DAYCARE CENTER also legal slots available

for r e t n e c A ess!! n i p p a h warmth &

A Parsha, middas, arts & crafts A Nourishing lunch & snacks A Transportation provided A Early/extended hours available

Call us to hear how simple it is to be eligible for daycare!

Central Location!

306 Area For info & registration:

Call Teacher Rivky Stern: 356-5409

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‫מסע הקודש פון האדמו"ר מסאטמאר קיין ארה"ק‬

‫‪dartmedia.us‬‬

‫ר' דוד בתים מאכער'ס‬ ‫תפילין זענען באקאנט‬ ‫צו זיין פון די מערסט‬ ‫מהודר'דיגסטע בדורינו‪,‬‬ ‫געמאכט מיט די‬ ‫גרעסטע הידורים וואס‬ ‫ער האט מקבל געווען‬ ‫פון גדולי ישראל נבג"מ‬ ‫די לעצטע קרוב צו‬ ‫פערציג יאר!‬

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‫רופט היינט‬ ‫איינצושרייבן‬ ‫אייער קינד‬ ‫אין די גאר‬ ‫אויפגעכאפטע‬ ‫'מיינע תפילין'‬

‫קלאסן‬ ‫קלאסן הייבן‬ ‫זיך אן פ' ויצא‬

‫‪PHOTO CREDIT: JDN‬‬

‫האדמו"ר מסאטמאר במירון‬

‫הכנסת ספר תורה לת"ת‬ ‫סאטמאר בירושלים‬

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‫מסע הקודש פון האדמו"ר מסאטמאר קיין ארה"ק‬

‫במקומות הקדושים בעיר הקודש צפת‬

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‫מעמד קבלת פנים בביהמ"ד תולדות אהרן‬

‫מוצאי שבת קודש בירושלים‬

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‫מסע הקודש פון האדמו"ר מסאטמאר קיין ארה"ק‬

Avrumi Ciment

LET’S GET THE FACTS STRAIGHT:

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New

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SPLIT-PAYMENT OPTIONS

Children A

little bundle swaddled in pink lies peacefully in your stroller. She touches the heart of everyone who sees her. Is she immune to Ayin Horah?

You’d think that yes. Obviously, no one is jealous of her.

Here’s the surprise.

YOUR HOUSE IS SECURED-HELP SECURE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!

An Ayin Horah can be caused by a “Wow!” Admiring wonderment can bring on an Ayin Horah, just the same as jealousy can.

So yes. It can definitely be that your little bundle wrapped in pink is affected by Ayin Horah. It can be, but it doesn’t have to be.

DO YOU HAVE A VIDEO CAMERA OR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM INSTALLED OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS?

.If you are going through a rough time with a child, or, if your child is in the spotlight, it would be worthwhile to check if he or she has been affected by an Ayin Horah.

Otherwise, there is no reason for concern.

CHAVERIM NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Einy Yeshuah offers membership to both adults and children as well as to entire families, affording you the peace of mind that an Ayin Horah won’t adversly impact your family.

The more cameras we know about, the higher the chance of tracking and finding lost or stolen items, missing kids, or suspicious persons. Join the network of listed cameras to help keep our streets safe!

HOW IT WORKS: •

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•

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‫בביקור בממלכת מוסדות שומרי החומות שע"י צדקת רבי מאיר בעל הנס בירושלים עיה"ק‬

‫קבלת‬ ‫פנים בת"ת‬ ‫סאטמאר‬

‫האדמו"ר מסאטמאר בלאנדאן בדרך לארה"ק‬

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‫מסע הקודש פון האדמו"ר מסאטמאר קיין ארה"ק‬

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS * while supplies last

*valid until 1 2 /0 03

SHOP BABY

* cannot be combined with any other offer

Available Colors:

Doona Car Seat

Available Colors:

$399

*does not include delivery *Stone grey only

33� Bunk Bed $850 Trundle

$300

$699 $229

39� Bunk Bed $700

$595

*bunk bed can be separated to 2 beds

*bunk bed can be separated to 2 beds

flawlessdesignsNY.com

Available Colors:

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Bed

$429

$329

Reclining Sofa $900

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Night Table

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Reclining 2 Seater

$750

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All Cribs

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*bottom hi riser fits under bed with low mattress

Free 2 Memory Foam Pillows (worth $60) with Purchase of 2 Matt & Box Springs

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‫‪PHOTO CREDIT: JDN‬‬

‫זאמגעטראפן אונטער איין דאך ביים יערליכן ״קאושער פעסט״ אין ניו דשערזי‬

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‫הונדערטער כשר׳ע עסנווארג פירמעס פון איבער די גארער וועלט האבן זיך צוז‬

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‫האדמו"ר מבעלזא בעלי' לציון אביו הרה"ק מבילגורייא זי"ע לרגל ההילולא‬

‫האדמו"ר ממודזיץ בחנוכת משרדי קופת רבי מאיר בעל הנס כולל פולין בניו יארק‬

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‫‪PHOTO CREDIT: JDN‬‬

‫האדמו"ר מבעלזא בעריכת השולחן לרגל הילולת הרה"ק מהרי"ד מבעלזא זי"ע‬

‫‪PHOTO CREDIT: JDN‬‬

‫כינוס הרבנים דורך בוני עולם לאור פרישע אנטוויקלונגען בעולם הרפואה‬

‫שבע ברכות לכבוד הגה"צ ר' יעקב יוסף גאלדמאן דומ"ץ קהל תולדות יעקב יוסף סקווירא מאנסי ‪ -‬ראמען בצירוף עם‬ ‫מעמד "גומרים" להשלים ביהמ"ד החדש בראשות הרה"צ ר' יצחק טווערסקי בן האדמו"ר מסקווירא‬

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GETLY D U B IEND FR

your The Reflection of

‫בס”ד‬

Chusen's Glow

HUGE HERITAGE SILVER KJ SHOPPING CENTER | 845.774.8468 HOURS: SUN: 12-7 - MON-THU: 11:30-7 FRI: 11-1

KALLAH SELECTION

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‫הילולת הרה"ק רבי גדליה משה מזוועהיל אצל האדמו"ר מזוועהיל ביחד עם התחלת כתיבת ספר תורה‬ ‫לע"נ הילד יוסף גאלדמאן ע"ה נכד האדמו"ר מזוועהיל‬

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‫נייע מנין מנחה יעדן טאג ביים 'סנעקזיט' כשר'ע געשעפט אויפ'ן רוט ‪ 4‬גלייך נאכ'ן וואשינגטאן בריק‬

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‫‪PHOTO CREDIT: JDN‬‬

‫הילולת הרה"ק רבי גדליה משה מזוועהיל אצל האדמו"ר מזוועהיל ביחד עם התחלת כתיבת ספר תורה‬ ‫לע"נ הילד יוסף גאלדמאן ע"ה נכד האדמו"ר מזוועהיל‬

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Contents

// Inside

FREE ISSUE 225 NOVEMBER 27, 2019

FYI: EYEGLASSES

‫פרשת תולדות‬ ‫כ”ט חשון תש”פ‬

EVERY DAY A SENSATION The splashes that color the life of a synesthete

A NEW SET OF EYES

WHEN THINGS DON’T LINE UP On a quest for healthy vision

One patient’s LASIK surgery journal

Publisher:

YOEL ITZKOWITZ Editor in Chief:

D. GORALNIK Content Editor:

R. REESE

Associate Editor:

E.M. NEIMAN Food Editor:

M.P. WERCBERGER Creative Director:

AJ WACHSMAN Project Coordinator:

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