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AN EARLY SOLUTION (Re: Your Voice, Issue 362) I’d like to respond with a suggestion to the letter about our local stores being more user-friendly during this busy shopping season. I think it would be great if stores would be open between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. for exchanges or returns only. Many of us work at businesses close to the stores, and it would give us all peace of mind to have the ability to quickly exchange something on the way to work. I am sure the staff is there earlier doing office work or unpacking, and this service would help us avoid the long lines that make stores almost inaccessible dur ing the day. Mother
STIRRING UP NOSTALGIA (Re: The Capital of Jewish America, Issue 362) Thank you so much for the wonderful article on the Lower East Side. I grew up there, and I’m quite proud of that fact. I was well educated at the Bais Yaakov of the Lower East Side, shopped at fully stocked Judaica and kosher food stores, was fortunate to live pretty close to Rav Moshe Feinstein, zt”l, and davened on Shabbos at the mag nificent Bialystoker Shul. Your article was detailed, went far back in time and included some lovely photos. Thank you for stirring up such wonderful memories in me and for printing a concise history of the neighborhood for those who were not as lucky as I was to live there. Sarah Weiss
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OUR ENTHRALLING ADVENTURE (Re: Little Creatures, Lots of Fun, Issue 361) After reading your article about the little pets kids befriend come summertime, we let our kids out on a salamander hunt. All of the kids in our bungalow colony were caught up in the excitement and loved the adventure. We ordered cages and equipment to make their new little pets comfortable and happy, and the kids are enthralled with this newThankactivity.you for the great ideas you keep shar ing! M.F. A HELPFUL GUIDE (Re: Excursions Supplement, Issue 354) Thank you for the Excursions booklet. We went to the Poconos for a few days, and we found your book let and the information in it very helpful! Y.A. YOUR VOICE AN APPRECIATIVE SHOUTOUT I’m writing in simply to give a special shoutout to Mr. Schwartz of Sunview Photo in the Shoppers Haven Mall. I went to Sunview earlier this summer with my four-year-old and my twenty-month-old for passport photos (U.S. and Canada). Like most toddlers (I imagine), my twenty-monthold was having a hard time being photographed. She looked away from the camera, made faces, put her hands in her mouth, and tried climbing off the stool. Mr. Schwartz was extremely patient and stuck with us for as many shots as it took, and he kept a smile the entire time! He even made fac es and noises to get my toddler to look at the camera, and in the end, he got the perfect shot. We could not have achieved this without his patience and kindness and I wanted to say a public thank you in this forum. I also wanted to mention that Mr. Schwartz was very knowledgeable about the dif ferent photo requirements of each country, which was very helpful.Thank you for going above and beyond. Yigal Weiss, New Hempstead
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PARSHAS SHOFTIM
The talmidim were shocked at this dire prediction. “Reb bi!” they cried. “This is a serious punishment! What did the people of Tzfas do to deserve this?”
“What happened? Why do you cry?” Reb Yitzchok asked.
The Arizal instructed each of his talmidim to donate a spe cific sum, which would be earmarked to help Reb Yakov. Once they had a handsome pool of money, one talmid, Reb Yitzchok Hakohen, was told to take it to the home of this pauper.“Don’t delay!” warned the Ari Hakadosh. “Rush over to his home and deliver the money immedi ately.”Reb Yitzchok went on his way, and the remain ing talmidim sat im mersed in teshuvah and tefillah. It took a long hour for Reb Yitzchok to search every corner of the city until he finally found the home of the poor man and knocked on the door. A family member opened the door for him and led him inside. He found Reb Yakov sitting, with some family members around him, crying bitterly.
Fate, Future and Fortune Tellers
Reb Yakov spilled his sorry tale. He told Reb Yitzchok that he was a water carrier. With the few pennies he earned for his backbreaking work, he managed to feed his family. Yet the large earthen pail that he used to carry the water to the local homes had just broken.
“I have no way to feed my children now!” he finished. “From where can I take the money to purchase a new pail?”
After a few moments, he shared with his talmidim, “I was just made aware that a terrible decree hovers above the resi dents of Tzfas. A plague of locusts will swarm the city, and they will consume all grass and crops. Nothing will remain to feed the community.”
IN A FIELD NOT FAR FROM TZFAS, the Ari Hakadosh sat with his talmidim, delving into the secrets of the Torah. Sud denly, without warning, the Arizal stopped learning, and creases of concern were visible on his face.
Reb Yitzchok quickly removed the sack of money col lected from his friends and gave it to Reb Yakov. Reb Yakov looked at the money in wonder, and it took him a moment to register that his tefillah and tears had been answered. He showered blessings upon Reb Yitzchok, but Reb Yitzchok was no longer there to hear them. He had already rushed out of the home, back to his Rebbi and friends to tell them he had carried out his mission.
The Arizal was pleased. He told his talmidim that, indeed, the decree had been lifted. While they were still speaking, a strong wind blew across The pasuk says that the nations whose land Klal Yisroel is inheriting turn to fortune tellers and diviners, while Klal Yisroel, in contrast, will be given a navi Hashem (Devarim 18:14–15). The two types of advisers seem to play a slightly different role: Fortune tellers primarily foretell the future, while nevi’im mostly prophesize words of rebuke. How could we say that the nevi’im would stand in place of fortune tellers?
Shocked into silence, the talmidim could barely express their thoughts. “Rebbi, is there nothing we can do to avert the decree and save the city from such destruction?”
The Arizal replied, “Not far from here lives a poor man by the name of Reb Yakov, who just lost his source of parnassah He is sitting and crying bitterly over his fate, and Hashem is listening to his cries and is upset at the people of Tzfas who do not attempt to help him.”
Rashi points out that this means that although the entire world is run naturally according to maza los, through tefillah and zechusim, our mazel can change.
When the navi spoke to Klal Yis roel and beseeched them to reach a greater level of yiras Shamayim, and we listened and improved with a full teshuvah, Klal Yisroel had the ability to change the future! Even if a terrible decree hovers above us, through tefillah and zechusim we can change the outcome.
Indeed, even when a gezeirah has already been decreed upon Klal Yisroel, and it seems there is no way to change the impending future, our teshuvah can entirely erase it. The future could change! * * *
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So the words of the Arizal came to be. Before their eyes, the talmi dim watched as a strong wind sud denly blew in from the direction of Tzfas. It pushed the large locust cloud entirely to the water, until not even a trace of it remained.
Thus, since nevi’im were charged with reproofing Klal Yis roel where necessary, we didn’t need fortune tellers. We don’t need to know the future; it could always change!Indeed, fortune tellers are inef fective when it comes to Klal Yis roel. We have much more power ful tools: remorse, repentance and mending our ways. The future lies in our hands. Adapted from the teachings of Rav Mordechai Freundlich, zt”l.
the field, and a heavy cloud of lo custs drew near to the mountains of Tzfas.“Oh, no!” the talmidim ex claimed in fear. “It seems the de cree has not yet been revoked!”
This answers our question on the difference between fortune tellers and nevi’im
The Gemara states in Maseches Shabbos (156), “Ein mazel l’Yisroel.”
But the Arizal remained calm. He didn’t look worried at all. “Con tinue to learn, my children; you have nothing to fear.”
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The State Department compiled a long list of pre-travel preparations for those who choose to ignore the official warnings and spend Rosh Hashanah in Uman, which includes writing a will, designating insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney, and discussing end-of-life plans with family members (such as naming guardians for their children and distribution of their property). Travelers to Uman are also being urged to make their next of kin aware of their funeral wishes, leave DNA samples with medical providers should their remains need to be identified and to enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment program to make their locations more easily known in the event of an emergen cy.
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The United States suspended all consular services in the Ukraine last February and posted a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory. Ac cording to the State Department, American citizens have been singled out by Russian forces and their allies in recent months and have been detained, interrogated and ha rassed simply because of their nationality.
With Rosh Hashanah just weeks away, the United States Department of State issued a strongly worded advisory for individuals con sidering traveling to Uman, advising those who disregard their warning to have endof-life plans in place should their trip take a deadly turn.
Wieder Joins Masbia in Welcoming New Immigrants to NYC With Shoes and Other Essentials
Issuing Dire Warning,
The State Department continues to recommend all Ameri can citizens who are currently in the Ukraine to leave as soon as they can safely do so because of the ongoing armed conflict. All others are advised to shelter in place because of the poten tial for military attacks, crime and civil unrest and to be aware of the location of the closest shelter.
As busloads of migrants continue arriving in New York City from Texas with not much more than the shirts on their backs, Masbia Soup Kitchens has stepped in once again with humanitarian aid, with a well-known local figure joining the effort to distribute free shoes and other essentials to the newcomers.
State Department Urges Americans To Avoid Uman
County Legislator Aron Wieder was at the Port Author ity bus terminal in Midtown last week with Masbia CEO and director Alexander Rapaport and a team of volun teers, welcoming the new arrivals from Texas with shoes, socks, toiletries and food. Rapaport had gone to Walmart to stock up on essentials after hearing that the earliest Texas immigrants had arrived in New York shoeless, and has been greeting the new arrivals with signs bearing the words “Shalom aleichem! BIENVENIDOS, WELCOME TO NYC ” alongside a picture of the Statue of Liberty.
The higher charges have been termed “conservation rates”
Utility companies measure water usage in units known as CCFs — consumption in hundreds of cubic feet — with 1 CCF equal to 750 gallons of water. Residential customers will be charged an additional $2.98 per CCF for any usage above 12 CCF per month, which translates to $3.99 per 1,000 gallons for any usage over 8,980 gallons of water per month. The per-CCF monthly usage charge for multifamily dwellings will rise to an additional $1.62 per unit for amounts over 400 CFF, with non residential customers paying an extra $1.50 per unit for usage over 900 CCF in a single month.
by the New York Public Service Commission, which hopes that the prospect of higher bills will encourage customers to use less water.
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has been offering drivers the option of upgrading their licenses since before the onset of COVID, and it is en couraging the public to make the change now, well in advance of next year’s deadline. Motor ists wanting to upgrade to the federally issued REAL ID-compliant license will be required to visit the DMV in person and will need to have legal proof of their identity and social security as well as two proofs of their state residency, their current license and proof of citizenship. There is an additional $30 fee to upgrade to an enhanced ID, which is similar to a REAL ID but can also be used to cross the United States bor der from Canada, Mexico and certain Carib beanNewcountries.YorkDMV Commissioner Mark Schro eder urged New Yorkers to upgrade to a feder ally enhanced license now.
“We are certainly doing everything we can to let people know about this change and act before May 3, 2023,” said Schroeder. “We don’t want any customers caught by surprise when they go to travel after May 3.”
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TSA Issues Driver’s License Update Reminder as Deadline for Federal ID Looms
A press release issued by Veolia Water on August 18 advised customers that water rates will go up if the drought emergency remains in effect 30 days after it was initially announced by Rockland County on August 17. Customers can expect to pay as much as 25% more than their usual rates if the water alert remains in effect at that time.
Wieder joined the Masbia contingent on August 21 and ea gerly welcomed newcomers, explaining that he had very per sonal reasons for wanting to make the trip to Manhattan.
“We have been coming to cheer them up and make their journey a little easier,” Rapaport told The Monsey View. “We want to make sure the migrants coming seeking asylum in America are treated in a dignified way.”
“My grandparents were immigrants, and someone wel comed them here, and now it is my time to repay their debt,” saidSeeingWieder.migrants young and old arriving with no money or possessions has been heart-wrenching for Rapaport, who hopes to be able to continue welcoming additional buses of mi grants at the Midtown bus terminal.
Water Shortage May Trigger Rate Hikes
This summer’s unusually dry weather hasn’t just sparked a stage-two water alert; it may also be the catalyst for higher water prices.
With federal identification to be required in order to board a flight as of next spring, the Transportation Safety Adminis tration is reminding the public to upgrade their state-issued drivers’ licenses now in order to avoid unpleasant surprises later.The Department of Homeland Security had previously an nounced that it would be requiring flyers to display either a valid passport or a federally approved driver’s license as of Oc tober 1, 2021, in an effort to promote greater security. But that deadline was pushed off until May 3, 2023, during the pan demic, when many state motor vehicle agencies were forced to operate on a limited schedule. Currently, there are two federally approved licenses — a REAL ID, which has a star in a black circle in its upper righthand corner, and an enhanced ID, which has a flag shown in the same location. Drivers are not required to upgrade to ei ther of those two license options, but those who have only a state-issued driver’s license will need to use their passports as identification in order to be able to fly or to enter a secure fed eralTSAfacility.federal security director for Westchester County Air port Robert Duffy described REAL ID as “a coordinated effort by the federal government to improve the reliability and accu racy of drivers’ licenses and identification cards,” noting that it is an improvement “intended to inhibit terrorists’ ability to evade detection using fraudulent identification.”
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Yoh. Reb Menashe hid it away before the Nazis came,” Jakub answered in a low voice. “They say Velvel himself found it, in a crawlspace under the floor where he played as a boy.”
CHAPTER 25
“And I’m Zach.”
“I’m glad you came back,” he told Zach. “You can’t hold it against Velvel, you know. He’s a wonderful person. But the things he’s been through… Well, he doesn’t always realize what he’s saying.”
“Is that from before the war?” he mur mured.“
Velvel“Wow.”finished preparing the candles, struck a match, and lit the shamesh. The lines of his face showing harshly in the candle’s reflection, he recited, “Baruch atah —” and then stopped.
RECAP: Chaim Simcha confirms that Lenny is in Lodz to claim the manuscript. He asks Izzy to tell the Polish government that Lenny’s claim was just a mistake. Furthermore, Chaim Simcha wants Zach and Izzy to daven at the Lodzer shul the first night of Chanu kah, despite the lukewarm reception they received on their first visit.
“Nu? ” someone asked. Still holding the candle, Velvel left the menorah and hobbled over to Zach and Izzy.
“Me neither,” Zach said. In spite of his easy smile, Izzy thought he caught a hint of real emotion below the surface. “It’s fine.”“Lodz is a dying kehillah,” the man con tinued. “There’s no future for us here. Everyone knows that — even Velvel. It’s good to know we’ll have a hemshech some where. I’m Jakub, by the way.”
“Yisrael Ginzburg,” Izzy replied.
T hey waited in their places for a few minutes, chatting quiet ly as the other mispallelim filed in. Several people looked sur prised to see them. The middle-aged fel low from last time, wearing yet another checkered shirt, rushed over and shook their hands eagerly.
A large bronze-plated menorah sat in its place of honor by the wall, mounted on a stone pedestal. As Velvel hobbled over to set up the first night’s candles, Zach leaned in to Jakub.
“I think it’s… great,” Izzy said, shak ing his head in amazement. Every time he thought he had his cousin figured out, Zach managed to surprise him again. “You’re quite a multifaceted guy, Zach…”“I’m a politician,” Zach reminded him. He fished the car keys from his pocket and stared at them before toss ing them over to Izzy with a boyish grin. “Think you’d better drive us home.”
“It’s delicious!” Shulem declared, the wrinkles around his eyes gathering in bunches as he smiled. He pushed the cup even closer. Izzy gave him an awkward smile and reluctantly accepted the cup. He noted dryly that Zach took his cup without complaint. Izzy murmured a Shehakol on behalf of both of them and had a small sip.
“What’re you talking about?” Zach asked, taking the first seat he could find. “Of course it’s about indepen dence! The Greeks took Judea, and the Maccabees won independence. What else could Chanukah be about?”
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“L’chaim! ” Shulem crowed and took an enormous gulp of the clear liquid. It was clear within moments that this had been a mistake. The thick taste of the plums was overwhelming, the alcohol unmistakable. Izzy had to force himself to swallow, and he gasped as it burned down his throat. Fighting to remain impassive, he risked a glance at Zach.To his surprise, his cousin seemed to be enjoying himself. Izzy scowled as Zach toasted the crowd and drank again, his eyes widening appreciatively. After several more sips, he smacked his lips and gave a deep sigh of satisfaction. Izzy shrugged. No accounting for taste.And just like that, the mesibah was over. The young man (Shulem introduced him as Henryk; he didn’t speak enough Yiddish to speak for himself) cleared the food away, the men wished each other a good night, and the shul began to empty.
Izzy frowned. “I know people think that, but it’s not true.” He glanced down at the number in his hand. “124. We won’t have to wait too long. Look, I’m not a big expert on Jewish history. You can ask Chaim Simcha for the details, I guess. But as far as I understand, we never really became completely inde pendent. When we did finally get rid ZACH CLAPPED IZZY ON THE SHOULDER WARMLY. “GOOD OLD IZZY! NOT A DISHONEST BONE IN YOUR BODY.”
As they spoke in Polish, Izzy had no idea what they were saying, but the tone indicated that it was just regular chitchat, the kind that takes place around similar tables at every shul in the world. Shulem greased the conversational en gine with generous cups of Slivovitz (even for the sole teenager in the room). Finally, with an almost ritual gesture, he gave a large cup to Izzy and smiled.
“Ah freilichen Chanu kah,” Shulem called to them as he left, slightly pink in the cheeks. As they got back into their coats, Zach gave Izzy an amused look. “I hope, when I’m in my seventies, that I can hold my liquor as well as that fellow.” Izzy grimaced. “As long as that’s not the liquor they ask me to hold. It was awful! I don’t understand how you could have actually enjoyed it.”
“But you seemed to really like it,” IzzyTheysaid.were on the stairs now. Zach clapped Izzy on the shoulder warmly. “Good old Izzy! Not a dishonest bone in your body. No, I didn’t like it at all. But Shulem wanted us to have a good time, so I let him think I did. He gets to go home with a smile. Nothing wrong with that, right?”
Izzy’s brows furrowed. “Who?”
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“That was kinda low-key for a Cha nukah celebration, no?” Zach asked the next day. They were headed back to City Hall.Izzy grunted. “Different places have different customs,” he said noncom mittally.“Sowhat about this song of yours?” Zach asked. His eyes twinkled. “You gonna turn into some sort of Jewish William Wallace?”
Fifteen minutes later, one of the two twenty-somethings brought out a tray with some food. It wasn’t much: a bit of cake, some herring and crackers. Or ange juice and a bottle of Slivovitz. Still, the locals crowded happily around.
“You light,” he said, offering Izzy the shamesh. “The Rebbe used to always light the first night. You’re the Rebbe’s einikel.” He took Izzy’s hand and pressed the shamesh into it. Izzy wasn’t comfortable with this. He still felt like an interloper here, and yet Velvel, the head of the old guard, was literally passing him the torch. It didn’t seem right, somehow. And yet he couldn’t refuse. Izzy was about to say something when Velvel turned to Zach. “Tomorrow,” the old man said, a mixture of emotions playing fiercely across his face, “you come in with a yar mulke. And then you will light for us. Du bist oich an einikel…” * * * * * The actually lighting of the menorah was somewhat anticlimactic. Izzy made the brachos, lit the candle, and they sang a single song. It was a version of Haneiros Halalu that Izzy had never heard before, much to Velvel’s dismay.
“Ah, no, thanks,” Izzy said nervously. He didn’t like plums, and wasn’t too keen on hard liquor to begin with.
“I didn’t,” Zach said simply. He led the way to the door, bracing himself as a gust of wind sliced into the room. “I’m a wine man, myself. And if I want some thing stronger, it’s usually scotch.”
“The Rebbe Reb Yoisef Baruch com posed that niggun,” he said indignantly. “Your grandfather’s great-grandfather. Don’t they teach you your own mesorah in America?”“I’dliketo learn it now,” Izzy offered, trying to be diplomatic. “Now we daven,” Velvel said firmly.
The drab bulk of City Hall loomed up ahead as Zach said, “He led the Scots in a failed bid for independence from the English. He’s kind of a symbol of inde pendence.”Izzystuck his hands deeper into his pocket to combat the cold. “Chanukah’s not about political independence.” He led the way into the building and took a paper ticket from a machine. “Let’s hope we get someone who speaks better English this time.”
“Lenny, this is Chaim Simcha.” Lenny held the cell phone in the crook of his neck and continued pushing his shopping cart. He couldn’t afford restaurants for every meal, so he’d been living on whatever he could find with a hechsher he recognized. It wasn’t much, but it kept him going.“Hey, Rabbi!” he said, trying to sound cheerful. “How’s it going?”
“Right, ah, yeah. So I just go over there and apologize.”
“That’s our turn,” Izzy interrupted. “Come on. Let’s get this over with.” * * * * *
“You’ll go withdraw your claim tomorrow, yes? That should clear everything up. Please let me know when that’s done so we can move things along.”
of the Greeks, it was only because we fell into the hands of the Romans. Israel was never really independent in the political sense. Plus, the actual Chanukah celebra tion, the day we commemorate, took place about three years into a war that lasted for decades.”“Thatdoesn’t make sense,” Zach protested. “Everyone knows that —”
Lenny snatched a candy bar and threw it on top of the tuna cans. “Yeah,” he said. “Of course…” TO BE CONTINUED... THERE WAS A LONG PAUSE. “YOU WANT ME TO PAY YOU FOR NOT LYING?”
“My brother went to City Hall. He told them we’d spoken to you, that this whole thing was just a big mistake. He said you’d be withdrawing your claim. It’s all worked out, so you shouldn’t have any trouble. Just go in and do your part. You can say you didn’t realize we’d present a better claim to the manuscript. That’s true, after all. You didn’t think we would present any claim; you thought we wouldn’t show up. But you can make it sound however you want. You’ll be safe, and the manuscript will go to the rightful heir.”
“It’s fine, Lenny. You don’t need to apologize to me. The ikar is that you’re fixing things now. What your cheshbon was isn’t my business.”
Lenny hung his head. “Never mind.”
That“Exactly.”would get him off the hook with the Poles. But the truth was, he was more afraid of Julia than the Polish police. He needed a way to get that money back to She va’s dowry fund. He took a deep breath. “Okay. But, listen: I did all this because I thought that oth erwise, the government would keep the manuscript. It was the only way to keep the sefer in the hands of Yidden. You know?”
An arm reached around him to grab a bottle of fabric softener and knocked him sideways.“Wybaczcie mi,” the arm muttered. “Yeah, but… I spent a lot of money on this,” Lenny said, trying to regain his bal ance. “I was just wondering if there was any way I could be, uh, reimbursed for my trouble…”Therewas a long pause. “You want me to pay you for not lying?”
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Not that she was accusing him of anything at the moment. She hadn’t spoken to him since he left.
Lenny grabbed a can of corn off a shelf and tossed it in his cart. It fell next to a can of imported peanut butter, some vegetables and tuna fish, and a few more cans of the instant soup pasta that had been his main staple. He had already found a kosher bakery and bought a loaf of bread, so this would get him through the next few days. All he needed now was something to drink. He sighed inwardly. At least Julia couldn’t accuse him of living it up without her, he thought bitterly. No matter what she thought, he was doing this for both of them.
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Dona Angelica would once again become a lady with social standing, a mother who could concentrate on find ing suitable matches for her children. Carolina would find good friends and, with the help of Heaven, a husband; her free spirit would finally find expression in an environ ment of safety and support. Felipe would pursue his Torah studies and his intellectual development. As for Sebastian, he had ambitions. He had trained in the conduct of com merce in the employ of Giscard Duvalier, and he would now have the opportunity to integrate himself into the net work of Jewish merchants and bankers. Once he would re cover his father’s properties, he would invest the proceeds and amass such a great fortune that the family would once again be able to live in princely style, only this time they would be Jewish princes. They left on a Sunday morning so that, despite the un certainties of the road, they would be reasonably assured of reaching Metz before the following Shabbos. Helga packed all the belongings of the family onto a cart and sat herself down among the packages to make sure they were not sto len while in transport. She snapped an order to the driver, and the cart rumbled off. A short while later, Gonzalo came by to see them off. He seemed happy and content with his new life in France, but he would forever be bound heart and soul to the Domin guez family. He embraced Sebastian and Felipe and as sured Dona Angelica that she could always call on him. And then it was time to go.
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t was a time of great joy and hope for the family. For nearly two years, they had been suspended between two worlds, outsiders to the world of their birth with out having achieved entry into the world of their faith and ancestry. Their lives had been in danger and their fu ture clouded. But now, at last, they were going home; not to a home they had ever known, but to a home about which they had dreamed and for which they had yearned for years, a home in which they could live their lives as they chose, a home in which they could be themselves.
The family got into the carriage Giscard Duvalier had provided to take them to their new home in Metz. The driv er cracked his whip over the heads of the horses, and the carriage rolled away. *
Recap: The royal couple is extremely pleased with Rav Strasbourg’s response to their query on the Talmud. They advise the Dominguez family to settle in Metz and ensure they are made comfortable there. Dona Angelica and her family settle there some time later.
The family arrived in Metz on Friday afternoon. They rode through the busy streets of the Jewish quarter where Shabbos was approaching with frenetic activity. Matrons, followed by children or maids carrying baskets, exam ined the wide variety of produce on display. In front of the synagogue — a large stone structure with a broad elevated courtyard — peddlers were selling books and religious ar ticles. Men in the colorful garb and plumed hats of the Por tuguese Nation, as the former conversos from the Iberian Peninsula were known, gesticulated extravagantly as they conversed with German Jews of more modest attire and demeanor.Therewas excitement in the air, a sense of anticipation
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The community had provided a house for the Dominguez family in the neigh borhood where the Portuguese population of the city was concentrated; it was no more than a five-minute walk from the shul. The representation of the Portu guese Nation in Metz was relatively minor, certainly when compared to the Portu guese communities of Amsterdam and Hamburg, but it was just enough to make the Dominguez family comfortable during this period when they had to remain close to the royal palace in Paris. There was no Portuguese synagogue or rabbi, and all the Jews originating from the Iberian Peninsula prayed together with the German Jews; those who were more learned prayed on their own according to the Sefardic custom, while the others just followed the Ashkenazic custom of the rest of theThecongregation.family’sbelongings had arrived a day earlier, and Helga had managed to unpack before they arrived. As the exhausted travelers entered their new home in Metz, they were greeted by the blended aromas of Shabbos cooking. Miriam Strasbourg, Reb Mendel’s wife, was bustling about the kitchen, making sure ev erything was exactly as it should be. The arrival of the Dominguez family was a sensation in Metz, and the kitchen table was covered from end to end with cakes, kugels and savory dishes, each with a little note attached identifying the person who had sent it. The family had just managed to wash off the dust of the road and change into fresh clothing when darkness began to fall. Dona Angelica lit the candles a little early. She covered her eyes and offered up silent prayers until her emotions over flowed and she had to stop before she broke down in tears. In the meantime, Reb Mendel came by and escorted the men to the shul. Sebastian and Felipe were welcomed as celebrities. Everyone had heard about the fabulous Don Pedro and his heroic demise in Madrid and about Sebastian’s hair-raising escape from the clutches of the Inquisition. The Portuguese Jews crowded around them and embraced them, and the German Jews solemnly shook their hands. The Rabbi invited them to sit next to him on the East Wall. Felipe was already quite proficient in Hebrew, but Sebastian could hardly read. “I’m not very good at Hebrew,” he whispered to the Rabbi, “and I don’t know my way around the prayer book. Maybe it would be better if I sat more toward the back.”The Rabbi smiled. “You are our honored guest, and you must sit here this Shabbos. Afterward, we will find you a suitable place in the synagogue. For now, Rabbi Strasbourg will sit next to you and show you what is being said, when to stand and when to bow down. You can say what you like. You need not be em barrassed. Everyone knows your story, and besides, you will be far from the first secret Jew who has come here without being fluent in the holy tongue. Do not be BEFORE THEY HAD STEPPED OUT OF THE CARRIAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME, THEY WERE ALREADY ENCOUNTERING THE SINGULAR EXPERIENCE OF SHABBOS.
unfamiliar to the Dominguez family. In Spain, the observance of Shabbos had been an important and venerated ritual for the family, but they had not had any contact with other secret Jews. They had lit candles on Friday night in the privacy of their chambers and recited a few psalms. For the rest of the Shabbos, although they had tried to limit themselves to leisurely activities, they had behaved as if nothing was essentially different. In Paris, their observance had not been lim ited by fear but by ignorance, and by their isolation from the community of other Jews. In Metz, however, even before they had stepped out of the carriage for the first time, they were already encountering the singular experience of Shabbos.
In the meantime, life was progress ing. Dona Angelica was gaining a wide circle of friends and admirers, and she was in her element. Her children were also doing Carolinawell.continued to tutor children in Spanish and French. She was al ready twenty-four years old, and most of the women her age were married. But this did not deter her from forming solid friendships with them and help ing them with their young children. A few good matches were suggested despite her relatively advanced age, by which most young women were long married. Her radiant personal quali ties, as well as the prospect of a gener ous dowry once Don Pedro’s properties were recovered, provided ample mo tivation for the matchmakers of Metz and Hamburg. Carolina was taking her time to decide, even though she knew she did not have much time to spare before they would begin offering her widowers and divorced men.
As for Felipe, it was becoming in creasingly clear that he was intent on becoming a rabbi, both for his own in tellectual and spiritual edification and because of his desire to help other Jews who found themselves in similar pre dicaments. The Portuguese Nation was in desperate need of leaders, and he as pired to be one of them. To be continued…
concerned, my young friend. Just sit back, and enjoy yourself.” And enjoy himself he did. The shul was ablaze with light, and the walls reverberated with the grand liturgy and the songs welcoming the Shabbos Queen. Unlike the churches of his ex perience in which the responses had a mechanical and regimented decorum, the responses in the shul were burst ing with passion and individuality yet united in an integrated, harmonious cry of love for the A-mighty. Here the community highlighted the special qualities of the individual and helped him form a relationship with the Cre ator in the greater context of His cov enant with the Jewish people. Sebas tian felt confident that in this place he would find the expression of his per sonal Jewish identity. * * * * * During the next few months, the Dominguez family finally began to develop a Jewish life in an atmosphere of relative normalcy, a Jewish life that could then be transported with them to any community they chose as their permanent residence. One of the first things the Rabbi did for them was as sign them Hebrew names. Angelica became Abigail and Carolina became Rachel, both according to the Sefardic pronunciation. Sebastian became Shi mon and Felipe became Pinhas. He also assigned a name to Don Pedro posthumously: Akiva, after the great sage who gave his life to sanctify the Name of the A-mighty. Except for the recitation of their names during the Torah reading, however, the family continued to use the old names, as did many of the Portuguese Jews. As they acclimated themselves to Jewish life, much of the family’s time was still occupied by meetings with Giscard Duvalier, visits to various gov ernment offices, and endless meetings with attorneys and financial agents. But at the same time, there were also community functions and social af fairs. There was a thoroughly enjoyable Pesach spent in the home of the Rabbi with many members of the community coming to visit throughout the festival. There was genial company, stimulat ing conversation and camaraderie. Above all, there was the pervasive presence of the Torah in every aspect of Jewish life, something the Dominguez family had never seen and could never have imagined. Every little step of daily life, from the first waking moment, was somehow connected to the perfor mance of a mitzvah or the reinforce ment of a Torah concept. Every mile stone — be it a wedding, bar mitzvah, bris, funeral, dedication of a build ing or any other family or community function — was commemorated by a Torah thought appropriate to the oc casion or to the weekly Torah portion, usually both. The thought, which was almost always inspirational, was deliv ered by the Rabbi or by one of the lay people. Often it was also entertaining and sometimes it was technical, but the Dominguez family did not mind. The very idea of having the entire com munity involved in a scholarly under standing of the Torah on one level or another was incredibly exhilarating.
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5. In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
2 T. coffee granules
1¾ cups sugar ½ cup cornstarch
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7. Pour the batter onto the prepared cookie sheet.
Note: Meringue cakes are very delicate and need to be cut carefully. For best results, freeze the cake for two days, defrost it slightly, and then cut it into squares with a high-quality serrated knife.
4. Add the sugar, and continue beating until the peaks are stiff.
7. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
3 T. cocoa 1 T. vanilla sugar 1¼ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda
5. Slowly add the cornstarch and coffee, and beat until combined.
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3. Carefully invert the meringue over the cream. 4. Remove the parchment paper, then spread a layer of cream over the meringue. You will have some extra cream. (You should have the following layers at this point: brownie cake, mocha cream, me ringue, mocha cream.)
Dressed up or kept classic, cake squares are a Sukkos favorite. This cake is a crowd-pleaser with its nut-free cake and meringue.
6. Pour the meringue onto the prepared cookie sheet.
DIRECTIONS 1. Place the sugars and water in a double boiler. Heat until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Add the baking chocolate and coffee, mix together until the chocolate has melted, and then remove this from the heat.
2. Line a cookie sheet with parch ment paper.
3. Cream together the eggs and margarine with the mixer on high speed.
1¾ cups WonderMills flour
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2. Spread about half of the cream (at room temperature) over the brownie layer.
7 egg yolks 1 egg 4 sticks margarine 2 T. dark chocolate liqueur
4. Combine the oil and coffee in one bowl.
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8. Bake the cake for 25 minutes, until the center is set.
3. Beat the eggs with the sugar using the whisk attachment.
1. Preheat the oven to 250°.
1¼ cups sugar 2 T. vanilla sugar ½ cup water 1 lb. baking chocolate 4 tsp. coffee granules
BROWNIE BASE 6 eggs 1¾ cups sugar ½ cup oil ½ cup prepared coffee, cooled
7 egg whites Pinch of salt
6. Add the rest of the ingredients to the mixing bowl, alternat ing between the wet and the dry.
1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
4. Keeping the mixer running, add the chocolate mixture and the liqueur. Beat until smooth.
TO ASSEMBLE 1. Freeze the cake and meringue for an hour or two until they’re firm.
5. Freeze the cake for two days before cutting it with a sharp knife.
3. Beat the egg whites with the salt until soft peaks form.
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2. Spread this over the mousse.
7 eggs 7 T. sugar 4 T. flourWonderMills 3 T. cocoa GANACHE (LAYER 2) 15 oz. Noblesse chocolate (dark Schmerling chocolate) 10 oz. whip topping WHIP (LAYER 3) 10 oz. whip topping MOUSSE (LAYER 5) ½ cup sugar, divided ½ cup boiling water 12 oz. Noblesse chocolate 16 oz. whip topping 1 tsp. vanilla extract
HALVA (LAYER 7) Crumble the halva, and sprinkle it evenly over the cake. WHEN ASSEMBLED Freeze the cake, and cut it into squares.
7. Spread this mousse over the cake.
CAKE (LAYER 4) Carefully place the second cake on top of the whip.
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WHIP (LAYER 6) 10 oz. whip topping
4. Gently fold in the yolks, flour and cocoa, and mix until just combined.
GANACHE (LAYER 2)
HALVA (LAYER 7) 10 oz. good-quality halva
1. Beat the whip topping until it’s stiff.
2. Spread this over the chocolate ganache.
CAKE (LAYERS 1 AND 4) (Double this recipe, as each batch makes one layer.)
5. Add about one cup of the whip mixture to the melted chocolate, and mix until combined. Add another cup of whip mixture to lighten the chocolate, and mix again.
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1. Beat the whip topping until it’s stiff.
2. Spread this ganache over one of the frozen cakes.
1. Dissolve ¼ cup sugar in the boiling water. Set this aside.
6. Freeze the cakes until they’re firm.
2. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, mixing occasionally, until it’s smooth.
3. In a mixer, beat the whip topping until stiff peaks form.
WHIP (LAYER 6)
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MOUSSE (LAYER 5)
1. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate with the whip.
1 AND 4) 1. Preheat the oven to 350°. 2. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. 3. Slowly add the sugar, and beat until the peaks are stiff.
4. Add ¼ cup sugar and the vanilla extract. Then add the dissolved sugar, mixing gently until just combined.
A new spin on a traditional favorite, this cake has all the smooth, rich luxuriousness you can possibly hope to find in a beautiful square of layered cake.
WHIP (LAYER 3)
6. Fold this chocolate mixture into the whip mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
5. Pour the batter onto a lined cookie sheet, and bake it for 16 to 18 minutes.
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5. Freeze until solid.
CAKE 10 egg whites 1½ cups sugar 5 egg yolks, beaten ½ cup oil 2 T. orange juice 2 T. lemon juice 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. vanilla sugar 1½ cups flour
2. Spread the lemon curd over one cake. Freeze.
2. Add the vanilla pudding gradually, beating just until combined.
1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
TOPPING 8 oz. whip topping ½ (3.5 oz.) package instant vanilla pudding
3. Turn over the other cake and place it on the lemon curd. Freeze.
3. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the cold cubed margarine, and mix until it’s melted.
6. While the cakes cool, prepare the lemon curd.
4. Spread the whipped topping over the cake.
LEMON CURD 5 egg yolks 1 cup sugar ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1½ sticks margarine CREAM 16 oz. whip topping 1 (3.5 oz.) package instant vanilla pudding
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3. Fold in the beaten yolks. Add the oil, juices, baking powder, vanilla sugar and flour, and mix gently. Make sure not to overmix so the bat ter stays stiff.
4. Divide the mixture evenly, and spread it onto two lined cookie sheets. 5. Bake the cakes for 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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WHIPPED CREAM | WHIPPED TOPPING
Six layers of light, creamy, dreamy goodness.
1. Spread half the whipped cream over each of the two cakes. Freeze.
2. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the sugar.
1. Beat the egg yolks with a wire whisk in a pot over low heat. Add the sugar, and whisk until the mixture is lighter in color.
2. Add the lemon juice gradually, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble, for approximately 15 to 20 min utes. Be patient; keep mixing over a low flame to prevent the eggs from scrambling and turning lumpy.
1. Beat the whip topping until it’s stiff.
Note: This cake slices best when it’s fully frozen. Use a double-edged knife for best results
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4. Transfer the curd to a container, and cover the surface with a plas tic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. The lemon curd will thicken as it cools. Cool for at least 2 hours before using.
TO ASSEMBLE The layers are: cake, cream, lemon curd, cream, cake, topping.
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by: CHANA GLUCK
Indeed. There is nothing logical or statistical in the staggering amounts of time and effort, heart and soul that educators pour into every lesson. Every test. Every encounter with a student. Speaking to a select few teachers has been nothing short of awe-inspiring. Here is a sampling of those who heed the clarion call of their own souls. Let them share the heart — so much heart! — that is poised behind the desk.
Teaching is a calling, in its most literal sense. Says the Rebbe Reb Gedalya Moshe MiZhvill: “Every day there is a bas kol that proclaims, ‘Ashreichem shezechus’chem l’hanhig banim shel Makom — Fortunate are those who have the zechus to lead Hashem’s children!’”
a student’s perspective on her teacher, over the course of a lifetime, might look like this: She thinks the teacher lives in school. She grows up a bit and realizes that the teacher has a life, too. She enters the real world and concurs: The teacher indeed lives in school. Because for all that a teacher does for her students, she may as well.
What’s a moment that made you melt and say, “This is why I teach”? When students tell me that they remembered something we’d learned — outside of school. They re call what we learned about Shabbos at their Shabbos table. They davened on Shabbos or during vacation. Sometimes my students remember a thought I shared and repeat it to their parents or grandpar ents, and that makes them so proud. Moments like these make me feel that my students internalized my lessons beyond their notes.
What’s one thing you do for your students that they don’t know about? They would never, ever know how much I think about them, to the point of nearly dreaming about them! They wouldn’t fathom how much I daven for them and how much time I spend thinking of ways to make things better for them. What’s your biggest teaching fear? That the girls will misinterpret my words and get hurt by what I do or say. When a student needs to be disciplined publicly, there’s a very fine balance of putting her in her place without causing her embarrassment.
A tefillah for success. I need it; I deal with people with feelings! It’s what carries me through my day. What’s one thing you do before each year to prepare for the new class of students? I always prepare according to what I know about the upcoming class, and what they need as a whole. Are they strong, studious, weak? Do they ask lots of questions? I try to tailor my prep to make sure I’ll teach each class in the most suitable way.
How many prep hours do you clock daily?
Mrs. Rivky Sander* has been teaching math, history and science to sixth and seventh graders for seven years, adding Hebrew subjects to grade six in the past two years.
I would’ve appreciated every sheet, every ques tion and every example for the amount of effort that went into it. I would’ve appreciated all the extras a teacher did, even if she attended a wedding a night before and was tired. Girls sometimes ask their teachers if they can throw away a sheet. That’s almost akin to asking your mother if you can throw out your supper!
If you would have been a teacher first, would you have done anything differently as a student?
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I’m always prepping. There isn’t a place that doesn’t make me think of school. I’ll be at a store and think, “What can I buy for my students?” I think about them 24/7. But hardcore prep on an average night takes an hour and a half. How many subjects do you grade, and how do you streamline the process? I believe in written Chu mash quizzes, so I suffer the consequences. Since I’m “allergic” to piles of papers, I do my marking before I begin new preparations. To make marking easier for myself with tests, quiz zes and essays, I request that students use black or blue ink only. Since I teach several subjects, there’s something to be marked every day. What’s one thing you never leave for school without?
Absolutely; I would never eat in class! I had no idea how comical it looks from up front, that delicate balancing act of trying to give a discreet swallow when the teacher’s looking the other way. Or not.
A comb and a prayer. What’s one thing you do before each year to prepare for the new class of students?
With a first-year curriculum, I’d say an hour and a half daily. How many subjects do you grade, and how do you streamline the process?
What’s a moment that made you melt and say, “This is why I teach”? It’s a time of year, really: when my stu dents start getting the hang of critical think ing and their answers reflect that. It’s a pity they can’t be a fly on my dining room wall when I mark their papers and cry out in glee.
I grade one paper for each of two classes most weeks. My hack? Stress about it until it’s done! What’s one thing you never leave for school without?
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I think about them. Lots, and fondly. Yes, I teach one subject, but teaching is a calling and students are yours What’s your biggest teaching fear?
I look at a class picture and review the names, trying, somehow, to get to know the girls. What’s one thing you do for your students that they don’t know about?
If you would have been a teacher first, would you have done anything differently as a student?
That a student feels misunderstood in the way I answered, handled or disciplined her. I care so much about my students that it’s terrifying to think that they may be misin terpreting my intentions.
Mrs. Tzippy Rosen* is preparing for her second year of teaching English to ninth graders.Howmanyprep hours do you clock daily?
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I have a morning job before teaching, so my day starts with making sure I have supplies for any experiments I’ll try or any extracurricular activities there’ll be in the classroom. What’s one thing you do before each year to prepare for the new class of students?
Miss Shiffy Kahn* is entering her third year of teaching fifth graders and is “the most enthusiastic, devoted teacher around,” according to one raving mother. How many prep hours do you clock daily? Around two hours. How many subjects do you grade, and how do you streamline the process?
What’s one thing you do for your students that they don’t know about? I daven for them. If you would have been a teacher first, would you have done anything differently as a student?
In general, this takes place whenever I actually see my students applying the lessons I teach them. Students change so much throughout the year, and I know how hard they work and try to please. An example: As part of our character perfection program, I prepared questions for the girls, one of which was, “What does Miss Kahn expect from me at all times?” And because I’d stressed on it during the year, my students all called out, “Respect and positivity!” The various character traits we worked on throughout the year had a noticeable impact on the girls, which meant the world to me.
What’s one thing you never leave for school without?
I would appreciate and thank my teachers more; I’d fargin them my feedback and gratitude. What’s a moment that made you melt and say, “This is why I teach”?
I give a weekly spelling test, a math quiz every two and a half weeks, and history, science and grammar tests once or twice a year. I always mark on the day the test was taken; if I leave it for later, I lose my drive. And I’m always eager to see how everyone did, so I usually start right when I come home.
I run through my curriculum to check for things I want to change. The first year I taught, it was hard for me to compliment my students often because I took a tough er stance at the beginning of the year. Loosening up felt awkward. I took note to start earlier the next year.
What’s one thing you never leave for school without?
Well, there are topics I taught and specific assign ments I gave that I don’t teach and assign anymore be cause they didn’t work out. Teaching involves learning from your mistakes, and staying flexible, even midlesson, when you realize that what you planned isn’t going to fly in the mood of the room you walked into.
Mrs. Batsheva Feiner* has taught grades five to post-high and everything in between, with a heavy emphasis on high school, in her 20+ years as an educator. A run-of-the-mill year would find her teaching eight classes.
I could walk into a classroom with every notebook, paper and necessary supplies, and my lesson could fall completely flat. Or I could walk into a classroom virtually empty-handed, pushed in as a last-minute sub, and be granted a success I could not have imag ined. So I’ve realized that what is most necessary when walking into a classroom is a heaping dose of humility, recognition of Who is really in control, and a tefillah in my heart for siyata d’Shmaya
If it’s something new, there are three to four hours of prep behind every period in class. I re-prepare a lot, too, but that takes less time. I do background reading and edits on my sheets, because I believe that if the material is not fresh to me, it’s not fresh to my students. Over the summer, I read new books on the subjects I teach so I can come in with chiyus, excited to teach the topic.
What’s one thing you do before each year to prepare for the new class of students?
I know that I can’t fully understand what these girls have to battle — things that we once took for granted. Every girl who’s doing the right thing is overcoming something huge. These girls need our tefillos
How many subjects do you grade, and how do you streamline the process?
If you would have been a teacher first, would you have done anything differently as a student?
There are two parts to this: I give quizzes and tests. Now, eight classes worth of quizzes translates into hours and hours of grading, but I never wanted to hire someone to grade for me. I feel that this is the way that I get to know the girls. And there’s no way out of quiz zing either, because I want the girls to retain the in formation and be ready for class. So I try to keep the quizzes really short.
How many prep hours do you clock daily?
Yes, and this is something I’ve learned from my students: I would have thanked my teachers so much more. When we’re young we don’t realize that teach ers are human, and that it’s hard work to be a teacher.
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Is there anything you’ve tried once and never again as a teacher?
I try to familiarize myself with my students’ names so I feel like I know them when I start the year. What’s one thing you do for your students that they don’t know about?
I daven for them. Girls today go through nisyonos
My tests are given twice per term per class. They’re very thorough yet very short, because most answers involve the girls choosing a letter or word. These sort of answers make grading a whole lot easier for me.
Mrs. Simi Friedman* is preparing for her second year of teaching second graders. Prep for teaching this age gets very technical, she says — but the mental planning takes all day. How many prep hours do you clock daily?
Since this is my second year teaching the same grade, I have less to prepare work-wise, but I do need to review for my own clarity. I work on stencils, visual aids and activities, and I thinkprep a lot. I would estimate it at an average of two hours per day. How many subjects do you grade, and how do you streamline the process?
One incident that comes to mind is when I was telling a powerful story and there were chills run ning up and down my spine as I was giving it over. Right then, one girl exclaimed, “Oooh, chills!”
It was a very concrete recognition of the truth that devarim hayotzim min halev nichnasim el halev — words that come from the heart, enter another person’s heart.Italso gives me tremendous satisfaction when, af ter having a hard time connecting to a student at the beginning of the year, we end off with understand ing, respect and appreciation for each other. That means real change took place in the classroom.
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Testing takes place twice a week through out the year, with heavier testing before report cards. This includes every aspect of a girl’s prog ress. Plus there are also the girls’ compositions to mark.Imake sure the girls get their Monday and Wednesday tests back a week later, and I organize my schedule to accommodate that smoothly. What’s one thing you always take with you to the classroom?
Excitement. Teaching this age requires a lot of enthusiasm for each subject.
There are many times when I expound on a sub ject, talking and talking and talking, and all of a sud den a student will go, “Ahhhh!” And her whole face lights up because she really, deeply, got the concept. But more than teaching material, a teacher teach es Yiddishe neshamos. When I see how the words I say impact the girls’ worldview and help them become better people, this makes me realize what a powerful job I have and how much responsibility I bear.
My students are better at this than I was. What’s a moment that made you melt and say, “This is why I teach”?
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I carry them with me all the time. Every so often, I go through each of the girls in my mind, making sure she’s succeeding and up to par, and checking if someone needs extra care. How much time and how many consultants does your first day outfit take?
One of my lessons tied shmiras halashon into the parsha in an unplanned, spur-of-themoment way. During recess, when I had long forgotten that twist, one student came over to me crying, in a panic. She was worried that she might have spoken lashon hara. This was a powerful girl, one I’d never dreamed would internalize the lesson and care so much. I was astounded at how my lesson hit home where I’d least expected it.
As classrooms across the community once again welcome crowds of students for a fresh, new start, may the dedication of those who committed to this lofty calling be felt in a whole new way.
What’s one thing you do each year to prepare for the new class of students?
It takes thought! I need to make sure it’s suitable and teacherish enough — a formal outfit that will arouse respect but at the same time be kid-friendly. I look for that perfect bal ance of black and color, not too somber yet not too sporty and casual.
If you would have been a teacher first, would you have done anything differently as a student?
What’s one thing you do for your students that they don’t know about?
I love getting to know the girls on a deep er level right at the beginning. I hand out a questionnaire so they can share things about themselves and what they like to do.
I think I never would have spoken in class. I also would’ve considered the teacher as more of a normal person; it bothers me when my students think that I come from a different planet! I sometimes challenge that thinking by sharing personal stories with my students so they can relate to me better.
What’s a moment that made you melt and say, “This is why I teach”?
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Endless lines of busy mothers waiting with their kids at school supply stores, shoe stores and uniform stores is what spells September for many people. Because a kid can’t learn without his pencils, wide-ruled loose-leaf paper and uncomfortable new loafers… Or can he? by: CHAYA BLUSTEIN
TODAY: Whether your school supplies list has been updated for 2022 or not, chances are your pencil case is filled with lead pencils made with a little white removable eraser, and then just a splash of yellow with a sharpener lurking in some bags. And whether your child uses paper or note books, their quiet writing work is probably as soundless as their teacher’s markers against the whiteboard.
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If you were a schoolgirl in the 1800s, chances are you didn’t need to bring a briefcase full of papers to school. Instead, every student got a slate pencil and a slate board, which looked a little bit like a mini chalkboard. The little boards were superconvenient writing supplies, because they could be used over and over again. To start over, pupils “wiped the slate clean” with a damp rag. Officially. How many kids do you think used a little spit and the cuff of their sleeve instead? The downside was that slate pencils made a shrieking noise against the slate boards. This meant that when the teacher said, “Work quietly,” it wasn’t very quiet at all. And if you set your slate down, that also made noise, which is why fancier slates had a wrapping of yarn around the edges.The schoolgirl of the nine teenth century had a pencil box for her slate pencils, but it didn’t have colors, zippers or compart ments. It was a simple dark wood SUPPLIES: PENCILS, PENS AND PAPER YEARS AGO: en box, exactly what a pencil box soundsBacklike.to the 1800s, many stu dents used quill pens in class. When the tip of their feather broke, they had to sharpen it using a pen knife. I’m sure many students were relieved when the fountain pen with a metal nib was invented. Yes, they still had to dip it into an inkwell, but at least they didn’t have to sharpen it!
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classroom was not for the faint of heart. Punishments in those days included having a student get up in front of the classroom wearing a dunce cap, or the teacher rapping a ruler across a student’s knuckles. And yes, there were those classrooms that had whips hanging on the wall as well to terrify any student into submission. In those days, detention meant students staying after school to rewrite certain phrases dozens of times. Like the infamous, “I will not talk in class. I will not talk in class.”
TODAY: Detention is still a popular pun ishment, because who wants to be in school a minute more than they actually have to be? And suspension is also a punishment, because who wants to be home when everyone else is in school?
YEARS AGO: Going to school was often serious busi ness, which meant students had to real ly dress up. More than a hundred years ago, the uniforms introduced by Eton, an aristocratic English boarding school, included a suit jacket with an embroidered vest and tie. Many schools in England soon copied Eton. A typical uniform might require boys to wear collared shirts, jackets and ties. In some schools, the boys wore caps, too. Girls in private schools wore blazers, blouses and wool skirts. As formality became less popular over the years, school uniforms changed. Many schools started allowing jumpers, and some required students to wear shorts (yes, even in the winter!). The most common color of uniforms in those days was blue, from blue suit jack ets for the formal uniforms, to the blue cotton shirts of those in less stiff schools.
TODAY: Blouses and jumpers might still be part of many a school uniform, but caps, ties and suit jackets no longer make up a student’s attire. Surprisingly — or not — blue is still the most common and pre ferred color of school uniforms.
PUNISHMENTS: SUSPENSION THE DUNCE CAP UNIFORMS: COLLARS, SUITS AND CAPS
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TODAY: Yup, school buses haven’t changed that much since that 1939 con ference. While there were definitely im provements to the design, it’s the same big yellow school buses that pick up schoolchildren all over the United States every morning.
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When they talk about walking five miles in the snow to school, they aren’t exag gerating. Many students in the nine teenth century did just that, even after the first school bus was invented in 1886. It was actually a horse-drawn wagon called a “school hack” that drove around picking up the kids. In the twentieth century, the company that produced the wagons made a motorized version — but it still wasn’t very comfortable or protec tive.Other companies, like Ford, made their own school buses in the early twen tieth century. These buses were made with steel panels and offered protection for the kids. But parents wanted more safety, which led to a 1939 meeting about school bus standards. At that meeting, they decided that the best color for school buses would be yellow, so they’d be easy to see.
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TODAY: Today’s typical school building may still be a large, impressive place with many classrooms, but there’s definitely also an emphasis placed on open spaces like playgrounds, plus lots of windows for sunlight and ventilation.
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SHOES CLUMSY, CLUNKY OR COMFORTABLE
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TODAY: Will loafers ever go out of style? Probably not. But most students are welcome to wear soft, open shoes in school as well, and are unlikely to use shoe polish to look present able.
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AGO: Solid hard shoes were required in many schools of yesteryear. These shoes had to be polished often to keep them shiny. Loafers have been a popular school shoe style for decades, though over the years these included tall heels or huge platforms, depending on the trend. When it came to school shoes, clumsier and clunkier took the cake.
AGO: It really depended on where you lived. If you were a country kid, then you probably went to school in a ubiquitous one-room schoolhouse, where the teacher taught children of all ages in one single classroom. Urban centers, however, built huge, fancy school build ings, especially in Europe. These high-ceilinged, manyclassroom buildings were often called “school palaces.” The thick walls and few windows made the schools look like cas tles, but they weren’t actually good for the students.
SCHOOLPALACESBUILDINGS,ANDHOUSES
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TODAY: The main focus of learning to day has shifted to understand ing and applying information, as opposed to just memo rizing passages and repeating them back to the teacher. And abecedarians are simply called first-graders.
CURRICULUM: THE ABCS MEMORIZATIONAND ATTENDANCE:
TODAY: Schools in America are required to have 180 days of learning every year. And most schools will not accept the excuse, “I had to help with the harvest,” as a reason for missing school.
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AGO: School was considered a luxury for centuries. Most families couldn’t afford to send kids to school to learn, because they needed their chil dren either to do chores on the farm or to work at a factory job to help supplement the family income.Even when kids did start going to school more consistently, the school year was usually much shorter, amounting to approximately 130 days a year in total. Plus, a lot of students were absent in the winter due to illness. And in the spring and autumn, schoolchildren liv ing on the farm were expected to help with harvesting and planting, so there went more school days.
THE WORK/SCHOOL BALANCE
room schoolhouses, teachers used the monitorial system to teach kids of different levels. This meant that students who knew more would be come assistant teachers and help the younger students learn. These first-level students were called the abecedarians, because they were still in the process of learning the ABCs.
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mary method of learning years ago — and not so many years ago, as well. The student would memorize a pas sage and come up to the front of the room to recite it by heart.Because most schools ended at eighth grade, the focus of schooling was to teach kids to read and write, plus be capable of doing simple arithmetic. In the one-
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YEARS AGO: In those little oneroom schoolhouses, kids typically brought their lunch in a metal pail. And they used a tin cup to draw water from a barrel. (Yup, one cup for everyone to share…) In later years, lunchboxes became the best option for car rying food to school. They were still metal, but featured a closed top. Eventually, they began sporting designs as well, like the very first Mickey Mouse lunchbox.
TODAY: Since 1946, government-funded pro grams pay for school lunches. Most schools provide lunch for all of their students, so there are no lunchboxes anymore… unless you’re a teenager on a diet, of course, in which case you’re probably using a hard plastic container instead of a metal one.
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A young child is like a blank canvas, with a whole world of opportunities open before them. Their experiences shape their future trajectory in life. Thus, it is in early childhood that the very foundation and self-esteem of a person is developed. As a bilingual special educator, it has been my privilege to work with children of all ages for over twenty years. Each morning I wake up enthusiastic, eager to connect to and help Hashem’s chosen children. To see the wonder and joy of life through a child’s eyes. To enjoy colors and textures, animal sounds and music. To play and get messy with sand, clay, paint and putty. To discover and learn and experience without ever stopping. Because children transcend the bonds of time, the constraints of conformity, and the darkness of negativity. Here I present this column to empower parents with tools and suggestions to support their child’s social and emotional growth and overall development. The column will offer inspiration for parents so they can be their child’s best advocate and educator. I look forward to spending time together with you and making the world a better place, one child at a time.
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by: FAYGE HOLTZBERG
— Rav Moshe ibn Ezra
Week 1:
“Words that come from the heart, enter the heart.”
Yoni’s Message
The sweet, melodic sounds of davening soon began filling the hallways and drifting out the open windows into the busy streets. The innocence and realness of the children’s voices uplifted me and filled me with a sense of awe. Children are so eager and pure. At that moment, I was sure I had the best job in the world. Yoni arrived a little while later with his mother and father in tow. He was adorable and energetic, and he spoke rapid-fire Hebrew. Yoni entered the classroom and observed the other children, who were all im mersed in free play. Yoni quickly sent off his parents, who appeared hesitant to leave. Yoni seemed to sense their emotions and began to physically push them out theSoondoor.Yoni casually joined a group of boys playing with cars and trucks. Things seemed to be idyllic, the boys zooming the cars around the carpet in harmony. But then Yoni decided he wanted to place all the cars in a row, on his own, to create a traffic jam. Of course, the other boys would not have it. Within seconds there was screaming and crying, with Yoni shouting in Hebrew all the while. He was very angry and appeared oblivi ous to his surroundings and the language the others spoke.The teacher tried to defuse the situation, but with out much luck. It was time for me to intervene. I gen
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A fresh start, a new beginning. Shiny red apples, sharpened pencils and freshly waxed floors.
I arrived early enough to see parents lovingly see ing off their children, with wishes for a successful new year. My student had not arrived yet, and I was glad I got there first. Yoni was Hebrew-speaking; he had arrived from Eretz Yisroel only a few weeks before. Although this was a Yiddish-speaking school, the ad ministration accepted Yoni on one condition: that he acclimate to school properly by November.
A smile transcends language. Music transcends language.
Lovelanguage:transcends language.
I shared this with Yoni’s teachers and classmates. Togeth er, we came up with different ways to help Yoni feel welcome and accepted. We became close partners in easing Yoni’s en trance into school and into the Yiddish-speaking world. Of course, Yoni needed to learn the actual language in order to communicate effectively in his new environment. He needed to build a basic vocabulary. We used art, a powerful therapeutic venue, to draw 100 basic word cards featuring words that Yoni would use daily. I drew the outline of the picture, and Yoni used watercolors to paint each card. We made a keychain with the cards, and Yoni was able to refer to the picture until he became fluent in the lan guage.Yoni was approved for only a few hours of therapy each week, and so I was the only therapist assigned to his case. While we put in much effort in school, it was up to Yoni’s family to car ry over and reinforce what he was learning. However, Yoni’s fam ily was staying at his grandparents house while they searched for suitable living quar ters, and as much as Yoni’s parents wanted to help him, they were overwhelmed with the logistics of moving their family to a new country. I n recent years, I have had the privilege of being involved with many loving grandparents who are interested and invested in joining the therapeutic process in order to help their grandchildren. In this case, too, Yoni’s grandparents were there to support, encourage and teach Yoni every step of the way. We first met in Yoni’s grandparents’ house to discuss the best ways to assist Yoni in his adjustment. We spoke about immersing Yoni in the Yiddish language. Although the fam ily was used to communicating with each other in Hebrew, for Yoni’s benefit, they needed to switch to Yiddish. We worked on setting up a play space for Yoni in his grand parents’ home. This would be a safe, quiet area for Yoni to learn and absorb what was going on around him. I recom mended a small table and chairs to give Yoni the ability to sit and focus on books and activities. We also went through age-appropriate books, toys, games and flashcards. An art area was set up as well. We hung posters with concepts on the walls of the play space, and we discussed which music and songs to play in order to further enhance Yoni’s skills. At the same time, family photos and pictures from back home in Eretz Yisroel were hung up to ease the transition and to serve as conversation-starters for Yoni and his family. Next we went outside to their large enclosed porch to dis cuss ways to maximize the space and make it a play area to socialize, relax and unwind. A large empty rubber pool filled with colorful balls became a ball pit for Yoni to jump in, and a slide, trampoline and riding toys were purchased. Yoni’s cousins were invited often to play with him, and this created AS MUCH AS YONI’S PARENTS WANTED TO HELP HIM, THEY WERE OVERWHELMED WITH THE LOGISTICS OF MOVING THEIR FAMILY TO A NEW COUNTRY.
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tly and slowly explained to Yoni in Hebrew that we needed to calm down and reassess the situation.
Yoni was quick to defend himself with eloquence and dra ma. I validated what he was saying, but explained we needed to follow classroom rules. He looked sad but strong. He was ready for this new challenge, and his strong will influenced my determination to help out.
T here are many mediums of communication. Commu nication and language are not only about how many vocabulary words one might possess. It is also about thinking and learning, pragmatics and the hidden curricu lum.Ibegan to think of ways to connect to Yoni that didn’t re quire
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Fayge Holtzberg, M.S.Ed., is a certified bilingual special educator. She has been working in the community as a consultant, evaluator and therapist for over twenty years. Mrs. Holtzberg can reached at Fayge18@gmail.com.
IT WAS AN ONGOING LEARNING CURVE, AS EVERY CHILD LEARNS DIFFERENTLY, BUT YONI WAS DOING BEAUTIFULLY.
I t was amazing how involved Yoni’s grandparents were and how much they were able to accomplish with him. They were in touch with me on a daily basis to discuss ideas and progress. Soon the days turned into months, and Yoni grasped the language quickly and adjusted well to school. It was an ongoing learning curve, as every child learns differently, but Yoni was doing beautifully. In the springtime, Yoni’s class gathered on the school’s enclosed rooftop for a special activity. Each student was given a balloon with a large tag attached, with the in structions that they could send a message to anyone in the world. Yoni sat down with me to dictate his message. He asked me to write to his friend Avi in Eretz Yisroel. Yoni’s letter read as follows: Dear Avi, I miss you and my old house a lot. But I am happy. Love, Yoni. Yoni drew a small illustration using crayons below the message,and then the teacher began to count. At ten, all of the students sent up their balloons, and a sea of colors filled the bright blue sky. An expression of hope and happi ness filled Yoni as he glanced upward. Y ou can miss being in one place and still be happy in another, and Yoni was here to prove it.
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a fun, language-filled environment in which Yoni could chill.Finally, we sat down to review important things to be mindful of when helping a child learn a new language. First and foremost, we discussed establishing eye contact before beginning to speak. This way, we knew we had Yoni’s attention. We also discussed speaking slowly and clearly. This may seem like common sense, but it is often overlooked. Then we discussed the importance of reading books to Yoni in Yiddish. Many books are available that are interesting and appealing to children. We also discussed giving Yoni choices and expanding on things that he said. We discussed sitting and playing with Yoni and narrating his play, while providing feedback and space at the same time.
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Eating healthy snacks — such as fruit, protein, or starches high in fiber — will feed your brain the nutrients it needs to help you succeed in school. So, ditch your old-fashioned ideas on how to fill your back pack, and instead, let’s think of some tasty treats to keep you fortified throughout the day.
Mothers: Make it doable for your children by stocking your fridge and pantry with a variety of yummy, grab-n-go options. Bonus points if you cut back on purchasing junk foods to minimize temptation!
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I’m sure your pencils are labeled and sharpened, your looseleafs and folders color-coordinated and stacked in your sleek leather bag. But have you packed your snacks?
Let me guess: In honor of the first day of school, your dream idea of what to munch on includes a jumbo sprinkle cookie, barbecue chips, and falafel Bissli. Am I right? No, I was not peeking into your wagon as you were strolling down the aisles of the grocery. You do have great taste, but… Do you really want food coloring, an abun dance of sugar, and MSG to carry you through your school day?
PackSnackYour A BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHALLENGE
A MINIMUM OF ONE FRUIT OR VEGETABLE A DAY
AGES 10 AND UP: You’re on your own! Prepare your snack all by Youyourself.candoit!
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SNACK CHALLENGE GUIDELINES: FOR THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF SCHOOL, YOUR SNACK BAG SHOULD CONTAIN: NO MSG NO FOOD COLORING NO SHEHAKOL NOSH
As the summer season draws to a close, let’s make the most out of nature’s juicy bounty. Wash the stone fruit of your choice — those are fruits with a pit, such as peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots. Dry them well and pack them carefully so they won’t get smashed in transit. Tortilla chips are a whole-grain snack that’s high in fiber. Popcorn, especially freshly popped, is healthy — and so much fun to munch on when shared with friends. Cut a cucumber into thin strips, and squirt your favorite dressing into a 2-ounce container. (For a really simple dressing, combine equal parts mayo and ketchup with a dash of garlic powder.)
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• Chalk serves as an antacid ingredient in stomach medication.
• Farmers use chalk to raise the pH levels of fields with high acidity, thereby preparing the soil for crops and growth.
At play:
• Players in field sports used to mark the boundary lines of the court or playing field using chalk. Although no longer used today, players appreciated that the chalk would emit a dust cloud when hit, thereby clearly indicating when a ball or player went out of bounds. What? How? Chalk is a type of limestone, made up of soft, whitish rock. Like other forms of limestone, it is made from animal shells and takes many years to form. Most chalk used today is a mixture of several elements. Chalk is made from the shells of tiny sea creatures. When these animals die, their shells sink to the ocean floor where they are covered by mud. With time, the shells and mud continue to build up until eventually the material hardens, forming a chalk deposit. This whole process can take hundreds of years. When the water level surrounding the chalk deposit drops, the chalk can rise above the water’s surface. This is how chalk cliffs are formed.
• Athletes engaged in weight-lifting, rockclimbing and gymnastics frequently apply chalk to their hands to remove sweat and reduce the chances of slipping.
• Chalk is often found in toothpaste, where it serves as an abrasive.
At work:
• Tailors and seamstresses used to use chalk to mark off measurements for sewing and alterations. Nowadays, most tailors prefer talc over chalk.
At home:
• Chalk forms in the sea; as such, chalk deposits often contain large amounts of water. Some cities get their drinking water from these collections!
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• Chalk is used in products such as paint, rubber and cement.
• Detectives and policemen used to use a mixture of chalk and mercury to form a fingerprinting paste. Due to the dangers of using mercury, the formula was eventually dropped in favor of safer and newer methods.
• Teachers and artists use chalk — or so we think! The chalk they use is rarely true chalk. Most often it is mixed with other ingredients or is made from a mineral called gypsum.
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1903 Binney created a box of crayons. His wife named his creation “Crayola,” thereby marking the official launch of Crayola Crayons, enjoyed to this very day! She created the name by combining the words craie (French for “chalk”) and ola for oily — since the crayons were made using a petroleum-based wax. Who and When? While chalk has been around for thousands of years, we have Edward Binney of Old Greenwich, Connecticut, to thank for chalk as we know it. Where? Natural chalk is found throughout most of Northwestern Europe. England, specifically, is famous for its chalk, and the white chalk cliffs of Dover attract tourists worldwide. In the United States, chalk deposits can be found across Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Wyoming.
1866 Edwin Binney was born in Shrub Oak, New York. 1904 Binney’s dustless chalk invention was awarded a gold medal at the St. Louis World’s Fair. 2022 Crayola markets over 140 colors of chalk worldwide.consumersto
By: Malka Newmann
1885 Edwin Binney took control of his father’s business, Peekskill Chemical Co. While experimenting with some chemicals, he combined a mixture of slate waste, cement and talc, and created the first dustless white chalk. 1900 The company purchased a stone mill in Easton, Pennsylvania, and began producing slate pencils for schools. This started Binney and Smith’s research into non-toxic and colorful drawing mediums for kids.
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Family name: _________________________________ Phone: __________________ Full mailing address: ____________________________________________________ Full name of winner: _________________ Amount of points: __________ Full names of __________________________________players:competing List some words only the winner found: The longest word found on the board: _____________________________ A new word you learned from the board: __________________________ Only complete forms will be entered into the drawing. hidesBoggleHint:Eachboardawordofninelettersormore! HOW TO PLAY: 1. Gather round the table to play a family game of Boggle, using this Boggle board. 2. Once you have a winner, fill out the form below in its entirety 3. Email the form to 600-8483themonseyview.comcomments@orfaxto845-bySundayatmidnight. 4. Two winners will be drawn each week, each of whom will win a pas trami sandwich and a can of soda! PLAYING RULES: Find words on the board containing four letters or more. Letters of a word must be connected in a chain (each letter should be adjacent to the next either vertically, horizontally or diago nally), and each letter can only be used once in a given word. The following are not allowed in Boggle: Adding “s” to a word • Proper nouns • Abbreviations • Contractions • Acronyms POINTS 4-letter words: 2 points | 5-letter words: 3 points | 6-letter words: 5 points | 7-letter words: 7 points | 8-letter words: 9 points | 9+ letters: 12 points HG IS NGE D MO PDCW LU A F K SREUTO 242 www.themonseyview.com 845.600.8484 The Monsey View August 31, 2022
Some words only the winner found: blunt, calm, coal, grant, grill
The longest word found on the board: willing A new word learned from the board: hail Last week’s bonus word: IMMIGRANT
Name of winner: Mommy Amount of points: 47
To claim your prize, tear out this sheet (on which your name appears) and bring it in to Nussy’s Cuisine.
Some words only the winner found: faring, grant, lunch, thaw, willing
Name of winner: Esty Amount of points: 90 Names of competing players: Mommy, Feitchy
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The longest word found on the board: willing A new word learned from the board: thaw WINNER 2 Family name: Tambor, 845-xxx-1622
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APT. FOR RENT Brand new 2 apartememt.berdoomNosection 8. Roberts, Suffern area. Call 845-422-7127. If possible please text. 3 ROOM APT Beautiful, spacious, 3 Jacaruso(nofurnished/unfurnishedroomApt.diningroom)Bluefield/Call:845-694-2140
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FOR RENT 3302 Parkview, Spring Valley $3,000. Beautiful 2100+ sqft townhouse-style (2 floors) condo. 4 bdrms. 3 bthrms. Many upgrades. Great location. Close to shopping. Please call Leon Klein 845 774-9052. greentriangleteam.comLeon@
RESTAURANT FOR SALE Local Monsey Working Restaurant for sale. Call or text +18453934516 comMonseyrestaurnt@gmail.Email: MAJOR SALE Exclusive brides gown costume made-affordable price.2 sisters gowns.Also 4 king size BEDS excellent condition, can fold to a couch $199 each.Call 845-304-1792
TED BAKER GIFTS Francis area Ted Baker lunch bags, cosmetic bags & many brand name perfumes. Night hours available. Call/text 845-642-2641 or 845-527-2651
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YOYA /BABY PRIDE STROLLERS Now on sale, available in beautiful colors, ASTM standards, company backed warranty. Free delivery. Please call 845-263-2737
GARAGE / OFFICE SPACE Double garage, over 1000 sq ft. Place for storage or office. Underwood / Viola area 845376-0906
JOOLZ AER Brand new in closed box. Selling for $360, In stores $449. 8455385693 VELVET COAT Black velvet long coat size small 8452937369
NEOCATE/BABY FORMULA Neocate $46.99 per can. Kendamil $38.99. Similac L’Mehadrin $28.99!! We also buy off any extra formula for a good price. Call for other types of formulas. Formula 347.369.4886Trade
JOOLZ HUB PLUS Black, brand new in box. Selling for $590, in store $730.00. 8455385693
FURNITURE SALE Selling D&W furniture, beautiful condition. Dining room table & chairs, curios & buffet 50% off. Master bedroom set 50% off. Kitchen dienette set 50% off. Call 845499-8314
REAL ESTATE APT FOR RENT Newly renovated apt avail immed : 2 bedrooms: stunning bathroom: spacious kitchen: quartz counters; fancy lights: elegant flooring: Spacious Storage Shed: Very big backyard. TEXT ONLY. (917)830-6341 FOR RENT 1 bedroom available in a 3-bedroom house in Airmont to share with a modern SS/kosher Mom and child. (shared bathroom) if interested please call or tx 201-305-3462. $1,200 including utilities.
MONSEY RENTALS Do you have a property for rent? Are you looking to rent an apartment or a house in the monsey area? Call us at 917-903-7379
JOIN OUR WONDERFUL TEAM! Bnos Leah Prospect Park of Monsey is seeking positive, warm and experienced teachers for the 2022-23 school year. Preschool and elementary school positions open. Send your resume jobs@prospectmonsey.orgto
BOOKKEEPING ASSISTANT Seeking female bookkeeping assistant. bikurcholim.orgeturnheim@
Yeshiva Spring Valley (boys) of Monsey is now accepting resumes for the General Studies department for September 2022 - ‘23 School Year. Following Positions available: • Lower Elementary School Teacher (M-TH 12:45-4:00); • Title1 English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher • Teacher’s Assistants (M-TH 12:45-4:00) Teaching experience a must. Professional atmosphere and competitive salary. Please include references and email to orggss@yeshivaspringvalley.orFAXto845-356-8551
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TEACHERS & ASSISTANTS Looking to work in a growing school and a warm and friendly environment? Cheder Chabad of Monsey is seeking part time teachers and assistants in the Preschool, Elementary and Middle School grades, as well as secretaries, for the upcoming school year. We offer competitive pay and flexible hours. Please call 612408-1775 or email details.chedermonsey.orgygoldberg@formore
TITLE 1 DIRECTOR AND MENTORS Cheder in Monsey is looking for an experienced Title 1 Director to run the Title 1 Program and Title 1 Mentors. For more information or to apply, please call: 718 450 2528
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BASEMENT FOR RENT Beautiful brand new finished basement on Decatur Ave approx. 520sq ft to rent for office use. Nice kitchenette, internet, phone lines,split unit cooling and heating. 845-587-0621
FOR RENT 4 bedroom house in Cameo Ridge area available as of Sep 1. 845-274-0803
JERUSALEM VILLA For Rent, Yom KippurSuccos. 10 bedrooms. Huge Garden and Beautiful View, Large Succah. 15 minute walk to Belz. s5001318@gmail.com972-55-664-7296. HELP PLAYGROUPWANTEDASSISTANT Playgroup in Monsey looking for an assistant 521-1405
BABYSITTERS WANTED Are you warm loving and playful? Care for the cutest babies & also get to interact with other babysitters throughout the day. Enjoy brand new equipment and toys and clean spacious premises. Hot meals. Excellent Pay. Call: 845-503-0186 comforthealthrc.orgtgross@ DRIVER WANTED Yeshiva Rabbi SR Hirsch is looking for a driver to transport students round trip Monsey to Washington Heights 6 days a week. Please email applications to info@ yrsrh.org For questions please call 212-568-6250 DRIVERS NEEDED Looking for drivers to do morning and afternoon trips for employees. Phone: 845-205-9862. Email: commhealthcare.comMGrunwald@
HAVERSTRAW For sale/rent brick office building 4800 sq ft good for medical/ offices etc. Great investment. 718-757-9862
BAS MIKROH is seeking qualified staff for the ‘22-‘23 school year, to join our dynamic, talented team: Principal’s Secretary, Office Secretary, Hebrew and English Permanent Substitutes, English Remedial Teacher, CoTeachers and assistants. Please email resume to hr@ basmikroh.org Bas Mikroh has an on-site daycare for Staff children
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EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY! Bais Yaakov School seeking Permanent Substitutes and teachers for in-class mentoring. baisayaakovelementary.orgresumeenvironment!opportunityTerrificinagreatEmailtoresumes@
SEEKING TEACHER Heimishe playgroup looking for a teacher for September for a yummy settled pre-nursery English speaking class. Well paid and extremely easy terms. Pls call 845-537-1960 ASSISTANT POSITIONS Cheder is seeking male and female Teachers assistants for the upcoming school year. Please email resume menahel@chedermonsey.orgto
Classifieds Attention Apply at: rocklandjobs@hcsny.org Or call: 845.426.2199 Ext.HCS
PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT A New York State certified playgroup located in Pomona seeks an assistant for the upcoming school year. Must have previous experience with early childhood and be very dedicated, loving and caring. Must have own transportation. Serious inquiries only. Please contact: 347-524-3860
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GENERAL STUDIES TEACHER Cheder D’Monsey seeks an experienced 1st grade General Studies teacher for the coming 22-23 school year. Mon.-Thrs., 1:30-4. Great pay, wonderful work environment. Send resume to: nfield@yogmonsey.org or call (845) 826-6718.
JOIN US! Yeshiva of Spring Valley Preschool is callyeshivaspringvalley.orgyourpositions.environment.ProfessionalteachersexperiencedseekingkindergartenforAM.andPM.andwarmWellpaidPleaseemailresumetopreschool@or845-356-1400ext.226, or 848-525-0943. PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT Preschool in Monsey looking for assistant. Great atmosphere, excellent pay! Call or text 845-476-1305
F/T SECRETARY Local heimishe office looking to hire full time secretary. Basic computer knowledge. Will train. 845-533-3061
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JOIN US! Yeshiva of Spring Valley Preschool is looking to hire capable co-teachers / assistants to work alongside very experienced teachers for the 5783-2022/2023 school year. Well paid positions. Please email your resume to callyeshivaspringvalley.orgpreschool@or845-356-1400ext.226, or 848-525-0943. BOOKKEEPING ASSISTANT Busy companymanagementlookingfor a f/t bookkeeping assiatant. Please email resume comjobresume845@gmail.to:
P-1A ASSISTANT Excellent opportunity to learn the foundations of English reading from an experienced Pre-1a Teacher. Positive working environment and high compensation. Call 845694-6015 or email resume to gmail.comchedermonseyeducation@
JOB OPPORTUNITY Looking for a fifth grade teacher from 3:50 till 5;10. Easy working environment and great pay ontime. Please send resume to principal@ imreibina.org or call 845269-0588.
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JOIN US Come join our amazing staff. Looking for warm, capable co-teachers to work alongside our experienced Morahs. Please call 845-270-8796 or email your resume org.pfriedland@chedermonsey.to
TUTOR POSITION Heimishe cheder seeking tutors for the upcoming school year: man for the older grades, and lady/girl for the younger grades. Reading and math skills. Afternoon hours. Please send resume faxsecretary@vienmonsey.orgtoorto845-208-0440.
is seeking special ed, speech/feeding, OT and Kranial therapists as well as social workers to work with children at home and in the community. Fill those extra house bringing joy to a child’s life. Do you have an extra hour in your day? 256 www.themonseyview.com 845.600.8484 The Monsey View August 31, 2022
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JOB OPPORTUNITY א טכוז יסנאמ ןעיוו הרות דומלת סנעטסיסא א ראפ לדיימ/יורפ ןעביוהעגנא רעשטיט ירעסרונ ןוא ןייש ט“לעבה לולא שדוח ןופ טפור עטיב ,טלאצאב ךילטייצ 845-425-5678 Ext 106 רעדא וצ ליעמיא Sgan@vienmonsey. org PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT Playgroup in Pomona looking for assistant for age 0-12 months. 845-422-6043 PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT WANTED This is not your typical neighborhood playgroup. Brand new equipment and toys. Clean spacious premises. Multiple classes so you get to interact with others. Small Groups. Hot meals. Excellent Pay. Perfect for the responsible devoted candidate. Call: 845-503-0186 comforthealthrc.orgtgross@ PLAYGROUP TEACHER & ASSISTANT Playgroup looking for a teacher and an assistant WELL PAID 845-428-9438
SECRETARY WANTED A busy construction office in the Monsey area is looking for a full-time secretary. Must have good phone skills and knowledge in computers. Willing to train the right candidate. Please send your resume to masterroofingus.comMBerger@
JOBS AVAILABLE Part-time & Full-time jobs available. gmail.comTopPartTimeJobs@Email
JOB OPPORTUNITY Looking for someone to go into a family’s house every morning from 8:009:30/10:00 to send kids off to school, and every afternoon from 5:30-8:00 to take care of a family. Responsibilities include feeding the children, doing homework with them, serving supper, bath and bedtime. VERY WELL PAYING JOB!! Please reach out to 845-426-2199 ext:1664.
SEEKING SECRETARY Local management office looking to hire secretary for customer service position. Please send your resume to officejobm1@gmail.com INSURANCE ADMIN Fast paced insurance office looking for capable secretary to handle applications, rating & client review. office exp preferred but not needed email resume growth4you@gmail.comto
HOME ORGANIZER Looking for a home organizer to help families learn how to keep a neat and organized home. Please reach out to 845-426-2199 ext:1635.
SECRETARY WANTED Sheitel macher company is looking for a coordinator/ secretary. For more details pls call 845-662-3004
MOTHER’S HELPER / BABYSITTER Plus One Resources is looking for a mother’s helper/ babysitter in the Parker St., Spring Valley area. Great pay. For inquiries, please call 8454145555 #309.
OFFICE POSITION Office in Monsey is seeking a capable individual for an open position within the finance department. Great opportunity with potential, good pay and easterndrayage.comresumeenvironment.HeimishPleaseemailtochaimm@
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DRIVER WANTED Looking for a male/female to drive a 8 year old boy to therapy few times a week. Please reach out to 845-4262199 ext:1637. ENGLISH TEACHER Cheder in Monsey is looking for experienced English Teacher (male) Supportive environment. Easy to follow curriculum plan. Excellent discipline program in place. Competitive Pay. For more information or to apply please call: 718-450-2538
STORE MANAGER Rita’s of Monsey is looking to hire an in store manager. Part time position, 20-30 hours per week. Afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Great opportunity for part time students. Please ritasofmonsey@gmail.com.email
AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! Local property Management Company is looking for a f/t secretary. office Experience required. Great environment, Great pay. Please email resume rcmanageoffice@gmail.comto
PRESCHOOL ASSISTANTS Bnos Binah is hiring dedicated assistants. Work in a geshmake and chassidish environment. Great Pay! Please Call 845-362-2347 or 845-596-1934
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JOB OPPORTUNITY Looking for a respite worker for the next 2 weeks to take out a 3 year old boy in the morning/early afternoon hours. Please reach out to 845-426-2199 Ext 1653
MEDICAL PHLEBOTOMISTASSISTANT/ Part-time position for Monsey medical office. Pleasant working comMonseyMedAssist@gmail.preferred.Excellentenvironment.phlebotomyskillsEmailresumeto
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GREAT OPPORTUNITY Female Secretary Wanted. Perfect Position for Graduate! Monday-Friday Full Time gmail.comgr8opportunityforjob@toProficiencyComputeramust.Willingtrain.EmailResumeto
OFFICE COORDINATOR We are seeking an energetic and passionate candidate as an Office Coordinator in the Kochavim Organization office. Please send your resume to kochavimcare.org.info@ WE’RE HIRING! Upscale jewelry store in monsey is looking to hire a part time energetic sales lady. Sunday’s included. Please email jewelrypersonal@gmail.comresume: P/T POSITION Busy mortgage office seeking p/t receptionist. Must be super organized, peoples person, everestequity.comEmailorientedcomputerhardworking,savvy,detailandoutgoing.resumetosaram@
SCHOOL SECRETARY Seeking mature, positive, creative and efficient secretary for a.m. hours. Computer knowledge a plus. No graduates please. Contact information and references can be faxed to 8456946485 or emailed to 6946485@ gmail.com SECRETARY Full time secretarial position available in the monsey area, must have good phone skills and able to multi task. Great pay! monseyjob10901@gmail.comEmail:
SCHOOL SECRETARY JOB OPPORTUNITY: Seeking a secretary.responsible,mature,part-timeComfortable with basic skills great Chasidishe girl atmosphere. Please call 845517-3935 ext 208 and leave a clear message.
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THERAPIST Looking for a therapist that specializes in behavioral health/ADHD to work with a 10 year old boy. Please reach out to 845-426-2199 ext:1637.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST We’re looking for a physical therapist for a 12 year old boy. Male or Female is okay. Please reach out tto 845-426-2199 Ext 1684
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GREAT SALES POSITION Be Your Own Boss! “Be in business for yourself not by yourself” best training + support provided, great benefits and retirement package. Please dglick@newyorklife.comemail
JOB OPPORTUNITY Office in Lyndhurst NJ, Approx 45 min from Monsey, looking for Bright, responsible, motivated individual, to Join our Office Team Full Time. Beginners Welcome. Multitasking, Communication & organizational skills required. Nice growth potential & Great pay! Please call (347)678-2670 or email resume comlyndhurstjob07071@gmail.to:
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SALESHELP WANTED Clothing store in Monsey is looking for a motivated woman/girl for call 845-642-7965
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OFFICE POSITION Local Monsey office is looking to hire a full time secretary now or after Succos. Office experience preferred. Great pay for the right candidate. Please Call 845-205 -0910 or Email: monseyhire@gmail. com.
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DIRECTORADMINISTRATIVE A growing and expanding healthcare company is seeking a motivated and personable Administrative Director to help grow the company. Previous experience in Healthcare a plus. Email: ababonestepforward.cominfo@
OFFICE POSITION Mortgage Office in Monsey has position available for a FT female mortgage processor. Experience a plus. Candidate must have good phone and organizational skills. Be detail oriented and have gmail.comofficepositioninrockland@knowledge.computeremailresume:
ACCOUNTING A fast-growing company is looking to hire someone for account collections, the candidate should have great skills. Please email your resume rayzeestern@gmail.com
HS SECRETARY Seeking morning secretary in BY high school. Hours begin at 8:30 am. Candidate will be computer proficient, detail oriented, quick learner, devoted. Email resume 845-640-1800x1admin@bysmiriam.orgto/call
JOB OPPORTUNITY Local mental health office seeking a part time evening receptionist. Candidate should have great phone and computer skills. Please email resume to hr@daaswellness. com. JOB OPPORTUNITY Looking for a respite worker in Monroe to take out a 6 year old boy in the afternoons. Please reach out to 845-4262199 ext: 1684.
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SALES LADY Baby Boutique in New Square is looking for part time afternoon sales lady. Please call 845-558-0030
JOB OPPORTUNITIES *Growing media com pany seeking manager to plan, and Two years of ex $65k/ yr. *Clinical Director seeking with ing $50k/yr $50k/ $120k/
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OFFICE POSITION Blitz Auto is looking to hire an office employee (bookkeeping, customer service, inside sales) please email your resume to onnowblitzautony.comeli@weareacompanyrunningEOS
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SALES ASSOCIATE & SHOWROOM MANAGER Looking for a friendly and organized Sales Associate and Showroom Manager at our glamorous state-of-the-art tile showroom in Monsey, great potential for the right candidate, please email resume to hiring@hstile.com
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BABYSITTER Looking for a babysitterfor the upcoming year, for a group in the Grandview area. House provided. 9:00 am-4:15 pm Please call: 732600-5708
SWIFT STAFFING is seeking to hire additional recruiters. Part-time & Flexible hours. Email your resume to SwiftStaffingGroup.comInfo@
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TUTOR WANTED Chassidishe cheder looking for a male tutor for title one. 3:30-5:30. Please call 8452637445
yr + commission. *CPA Firm seeking CPA with experience in tax plan ning to collaborate and lead department.
INTEGRATOR Blitz Auto is looking to hire an integrator (CEO) please email your resume to blitzautony.comeli@We are now a company running on EOS SALES PERSON We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic and friendly Retail Sales person with a flair for design, at our spacious state-of-the-art tile showroom in Monsey, great potential for the right candidate, please email resume to hiring@hstile.com
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JOB OPPORTUNITY Mesikos is looking to hire caring individuals to work one on one with special needs children in a pleasant and stimulating environment. Full time & part time positions available. Send resume to info@mesikos.com / call: 845-414-9606 Ext. 1
SECRETARY POSITION Looking to fill a full time secretary position in a school. Great Opportunity! Good computer, phone and interpersonal skills. required. Call: 845-352-1003 ext. 119 Fax; 845-352-3375 Email: gmail.comjobresumes613@
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YOM TOV JOB Looking for a warm and responsible high school girl to take out 2 adorable girls ages 3 and 6 on Yom Tov, West Central area. Great pay and flexible schedule for the right individual. Please reach out to 845-426-2199 extension 1664 JOB OPPORTUNITY Join our Monsey Office! Receive full training in Nursing Home Financials. Competitive salary and free health insurance. Located at Rela, moving shortly to Rober Pitt. Send resume monseyjobs@fcc-corp.comto COOK FOR SCHOOL א טכוז לוקס עשידיסח א טנעז ביוא ןירעכעק / רעכעק אפניא ליימיא טריסערטניא ריא: cookforschool@gmail.com COPYWRITER We’re Looking for a remote, creative, whileengaging,beinandanalyzingproduct,requiresandApps,webcopywriter.passionateMainlyforcontentonWebsites,ProductListings,Packaging.Theprocesstakingaconcept/researchingandit,thenorganizingstructuringthecontentitsbestway.Itshouldeasytounderstand,andfuntoreadcallingtoaction. Start as a freelancer, and a possibility of evolving to a PT or FT job. Apply by COPY10950@gmail.comEmailing FULL TIME POSITIONS Heimishe office in Monsey looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, graduate/ entry level ok. Please email resume: orsammysconsulting.comsammy@call845-603-8206 NIGHTBABYSITTINGBABYSITTER Need a warm and loving home for your kids while you’re away? For overnight babysitting reach out 845426-1209 LITTLE TIKES NURSERY One slot became available in private yiddish speaking nursery. Extended hours avail from 9 to 4.30! Call 845 587 8300 PIANOPROFESSIONALSERVICESLESSONS and music theory by Miriam Ungar. Now accepting Children’s Waiver. Please call 845.502.1971 TORAHANYTIME.COM On demand Torah Hebrew718-298-2077.iPhone/AndroidforVideo-Audio-downloadlecturesAllfreeComputerorAppforOrHotlineYiddish--English ARROWSMITH Is your child still in the same place after all that tutoring?Join Arrowsmith, a research based program that strengthens the brain and eliminates learning disabilities. Call Mrs Feuer 914-260-6449 MUSIC LESSONS ON THE PHONE Mr. Wertzberger’s Music School offering music lessons on the phone, ages 9-15 boys and girls. Try it free! 718-4351923 KANGEN WATER “Change your Water.. Change your life” Alkaline - AntiOxidant - Super Hydrating Call for FREE supply and feel AMAZING! 917-681-0003
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ODDS & ENDS APP. CHANGE LONDON EYE DOCTOR Looking to change 4 appointements at the London Eye Doctor on Oct 27 & 28 for earlier or later. 845-596-9087
PHOTO ALBUMS Order now and have it ready for םיבוט םימי Get your magnificent Kallah, Baby… Album Professionally done. great prices. Samples Available Please call 845-274-5972
KEYBOARD LESSONS Keyboard lessons By Miri. Great Prices! Call 845-4267561 or 845-263-6437
EXCLUSIVE GOWNS Beautiful costume made light color kids gowns for sale, size 3 till 14 6 pieces, please call 845-2747188 or 845-6592000 GOLD GOWN Adorable gold gown by Dassy available to buy or rent. Toddler size 4. Call 422-5596 for more info
CUSTOM CLOSETS For all your custom closets, doors or mouldings call or text 1347.522.4872
FOUND Mens garment bag on 18/50 (by bus stop) 929-271-1837
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KITCHEN DESIGN Local heimishe kitchen company looking to fill a layout design and pricing position. Great potential for the right candidate, will train. empiresupplier.comsam@ / 718930-2918
SPEECH THERAPY home visits, covered by Fidelis. Yechiel Erps 845- 521-6782
NEW CITY POOL Beautiful big heated pool for rent. Buena Vista area. Privacy. $65 hour. 845 538 6411
DEBT RELIEF having trubble with finances? join Debtors Anonymous Tuesday night @ 19 Robert Pitt # 113 , 7:30-8:30pm. visit debtorsanonymous.orgwww.
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GARTLECH we fix knitted & crochet Gartlech & make beautiful professional fringes. We also teach how to knit & crochet. call: 917-414-3281
GOWNS FOR SALE Beautiful light Blue gown, size 8-10 for rent or sale. 2 white gowns with black trimming size 6 and childrens size 6-8. Very good price. Please call 845709-9123.
Beautiful mother of bride gown for sale. Black and white. Size 10-12. Great price. Call/text 347-7604649.
GOWN FOR RENT For rent beautiful black sister of bride gown size 6. Call or text: 917-968-4592
GIRLS CHASUNAH GOWN Very Elegant, Winter White trimmed with Black Velvet, girls size 12/14 for sale. Please Call 845-709-7161.
SUCCOS AIDE Looking for an Aide in Israel for succos? Frum Aides available for elderly and individuals with special needs. Please text/ whatsapp Yehuda at: 862 247 3411
FIX THAT LISP Your child can’t say “S,” “SH,” “CH” correctly? Get
EARPIERCING 12 years experience. Wide selection. Call/ text: 845-538-7986
VAN & TRUCK Van & Truck Delivery and Shlepping Service Call Izzy: 845-263-0420
RESUME WRITER Get your professional resume within 48 hours! Email 9227gmail.comEmpiricalResumes@/Call845-445-
POOL FOR RENT Large, clean pool available for rent in Montebello by the hour. Please call or text 845-545-8454.
ELEGANT GOWN Beautiful white elegant tulle gown size 6 for sale or rent. Call or text 646-2570755 GOWN FOR RENT Silver/Grey colored gown size 84553803912-4 LATE ADS
FEMAL FESSIONALPARAPROABA Master Faster is looking for a full time interestedThursdayABA,paraprofessionalfemaletodoMondaythrough9:30-4.Ifpleasereach out to extensionorgc.kohn@masterfaster.orat845-477-5000106.
HAIRCUTS & STYLES Hair & Makeup for all occasions. Located in the Calvert area. Call 845-3764595
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JDNCREDIT:PHOTO לואק טראנ תנוכש ראמטאס בל בטי שרדמה תיבב ע”יז ראמטאסמ ק”הרה ןופ טייצראי יד תארקל הכלמ הולמ יסנאמב המייקתהש 45 בובאב'ד ונייח םה תרובח תרגסמב דמלנש תובותכ 'סמ תלחתהו תומבי 'סמ םויס עבשה תחמש תיבב תליהקיעשראפליבאנרעשטתוכרב-,ץישפאר-י"עיעשראפ 274 The Monsey View
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Contents // Inside 132 // Inbox 142 // Parsha 150 // Week in Review 159 // The Last Rebbe of Lodz 166 // The Long Road to Freedom 175 // Food 186 // The Heart Behind the Desk 204 // Back in the School Days 220 // One Child At a Time 230 // Back-to-School Challenge 238 // FYI 242 // Fun Pages 250 // Classifieds 274 // Pictures ISSUE 363 AUGUST 31, 2022 ב”פשת לולא ’ד FYI:ANDCHALKACALLINGAMISSION The thoughts teachers rarely share WHAT’S IN YOUR BAG? Join our super back-to-school snack challenge and win a A CLASSROOMTIMEWARP How everything school evolved over time A diamond is forever. But it shouldn’t take that long to pay it off. LaBleau ewelers ntroduces you to Paragon Diamonds™ Read mo e on page 38-39 NEW COLUMN! ONE CHILD AT A TIME /// A six-week empowerment journey for parents THE MONSEY VIEW P.O. Box 305 Monsey N.Y. 10952 Telephone: 845-600-8484 Fax: 845-600-8483 E-mail: ads@themonseyview.com Website: www.themonseyview.com MISSION STATEMENT: The Monsey View is a weekly publication designed for every segment and age group of our diverse community. Under rabbinical guidance, we bring Monsey’s top talent together to provide high-quality, informative and current reading material, keeping you up to date on sales, events, news and issues of concern and import happening right now in the Monsey community. DISCLAIMER: We do not endorse any ad found in this publication. We are not responsible for typographical or grammatical errors. COPYRIGHT: All content found in The Monsey View is copyright and may not be reproduced, published, distrib uted or duplicated for public or private use without written permission from The Monsey View. Limit one (1) per family 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: R. ITZKOWITZ 288 www.themonseyview.com 845.600.8484 The Monsey View August 31, 2022
