Issue 376

GEOLOGICAL GREECE

ANOTHER MATTER TO MIND (Re: Minding Your Telephone Manners, Issue 375)

Thank you for your informative and entertaining weekly. It is my weekly treat. From the time-relevant content to delicious recipes, yours is a publication that is a must to pick up!

I’d like to add a pointer to the article on phone etiquette you fea tured in the past issue. When placing a casual phone call, please call only when you have the time to speak. If you are planning to dedicate 80% of the time speaking to your children, siblings, spouse or whoever is around you at home, it ends up being very, very frustrating for the person on the other end of the line.

During hectic times, instead of speaking on the phone, focus on your family, and when you do have that extra time to catch up, I will be more than happy to chat with you.

Here’s to many more enjoyable (and focused) phone calls! B.N.

SOMETIMES AN INTRUSION (Re: Minding Your Telephone Manners, Issue 375)

I remember reading an article years back about a family who brought the telephone into their home for the first time in the begin ning of the 20th century. The article described how the father was annoyed with this new rude stranger who’d ring without warning and barge into their lives unannounced, demanding to be attended to.

At the risk of sounding antisocial, I often look at phones like that too. There are times I also want to silence mine — and sometimes I do — but I also want the benefits being reachable offers.

That is why I was truly pleased to see that you chose to address phone etiquette, something which many of the callers to my home seem to lack a basic awareness of. I hope that it will help people realize

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that just because they are night owls doesn’t mean that others appreciate phone calls at 11:00 p.m. (Even if they are still up and about, not everyone wants to socialize at that late hour!)

Another phone quirk that I find vexing is when a child calls an adult to ask a question or favor on behalf of their parent. (“Can I come to play or sleep over at your home?” “My mother needs a recipe; can you give it to me?”) There is a basic disre spect that comes across to the older party in such a case.

Before signing off, I must also add that the historical article on telephones was so interesting!

Keep your great content coming,

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT

(Re: Issue 374)

Quiet-Lover

I found your issue themed around flying really fascinat ing. It was so interesting to get a view from the cockpit, from a frum man, no less, who taught himself that the sky, indeed, is the limit! It was also so fascinating to read what went into the purchasing and delivery of a ticket not that long ago, and it made me appreciate how convenient booking a ticket is today. (And yes, I always use a travel agent for the reasons mentioned in the article.)

The beauty of the issue was that my boys were glued to the pages (and the pictures and descriptions of the emergency landings, of course!) I find it amazing that you truly cater your content to every member of the family.

T.R.

YOUR VOICE

WHO WILL BE YOUR INFLUENCE?

In today’s day and age, there is an abundance of courses of fered on marriage, self-awareness, parenting and the like.

While self-growth and improvement is the purpose of our being in this world, please make sure, before pursuing any self-help program, that it is hashkafically sound and backed by rabbanim

Before you sign up to anything, do your research. Where are these methods and formulas sourced from? Who is the one whose advice you’ll be heeding on how to live your life, what to think, what to do, and how to parent? Are the lessons, and the medium of delivery, appropriate? Are the goals realistic and attainable, or will they leave you with disenchantment over the life you’re living?

We all want to be good and learn to grow, but let’s do it the right way. Before considering joining a program, research it thoroughly, know who endorses it, and make these decision with daas Torah

Sincerely,

PARSHAS VAYISHLACH

The Signposts on Our Route

When Yaakov stated, “Im Lavan garti ” (Bereishis 32:5), he was hinting at the fact that despite living with Lavan all these years, he had not learned from Lavan’s bad ways, but had kept all 613 mitzvos of the Torah, as Rashi says on these words, “V’taryag mitzvos shamarti .”

There was once a man who was walk ing a long way on his own. Suddenly, the sky began to darken, and large, gray clouds hovered above. In no time, the clouds burst, spurting heavy droplets that soaked the man to the bone. Just then, a wagon drove by. The driver, see ing the drenched pedestrian who had no protection from the elements, slowed down and addressed the passerby.

“Reb Yid,” he said, “can I offer you a ride?”

The man simply shook his head, caus ing a shower of raindrops to trickle off his hat. “No, thank you.”

“But I’d be happy to take you!” the driver said. “And there’s no telling how long this downpour will last. My wagon is nice and dry. Why don’t you quickly hop inside?”

Still, the man declined.

THE BUNDLE OF SEFORIM he carried were his heart and soul. Years of toil in Torah were invested in the learning, writ ing and printing of each of his precious volumes. And now, the Chofetz Chaim was carrying a stack of his printed manuscripts to the towns and hamlets, hoping to disseminate his Torah to the masses.

It was before the days of seforim stores. There were no mega displays of carefully lined up seforim of every genre. In fact, personally-owned seforim were few and far between, which gave the Chofetz Chaim one option if he wished to fulfill his mission. He needed to peddle his “wares” on his own.

On one of these trips to the sub urbs, a man approached the gadol with a burning question: “Why does the Rav exert himself so? So much effort goes into writing the books and gathering the funds to print them, and the measly income the Rav makes from selling a few pieces hardly covers the costs! Isn’t it a waste of effort? There are so many other ways the Rav can earn a re spectable living!”

The Chofetz Chaim smiled warmly and replied with a tale.

“As you wish,” said the driver. But before he rode off, he had to satiate his curiosity. “Just tell me — why do you prefer walking in the rain?”

The pedestrian grinned. “Listen, I’d be happy to get into your wagon. But you’re traveling north. That’s the direction I’m coming from! If I take a ride with you, I’ll be heading away from my destination instead of toward it…”

The Chofetz Chaim turned to his questioner. “Are you asking why I don’t invest my energy in more profitable undertakings? My answer is the same! My goal, my mission, is to generate a nachas ruach for my Cre ator. That is my only aspiration in life. Spreading these words of Torah is a tool that helps me get closer to my goal. Making money is nice, but it won’t take me closer to my destination. Perhaps it’ll even take me farther away, in the op posite direction. So, of what use is it to me?”

Each signpost that comes up in life can either direct us to ward or away from our destination. With a couple of moments of introspection into what our purpose in life is, we, too, should be able to clarify our goal of drawing closer to our Creator and

Why does this have to be specified? Would anyone have suspected that Yaakov Avinu, the epitome of temimus and yashrus , would learn from Lavan’s ways?

“Just tell me — why do you prefer walking in the rain?”

follow the path in the direction we’d like to go.

* * * * *

Yaakov Avinu taught us this message. “Im Lavan garti” — I lived together with Lavan. Both of us were busy with the same things. Both of us lived in the same house. Both of us grazed our sheep. Yet while our actions were the same, our ob jectives were miles apart.

Lavan had his eye on his destina tion of self-gratification and pleasurable pursuits, while Yaakov was focused on elevating himself and drawing closer to Hashem. Thus, even while performing the same physical actions, the two were moving in opposite directions!

This is the essential difference be tween a Yid and all other creations. Like the rest of the world, the Yid eats, sleeps and earns a living. But unlike the rest of the world, the motive behind a Yid’s ac tions is pure. The final destination of our route is to fulfill ratzon Hashem, and that infuses our every action with kedusha. May we all merit remaining razorfocused on our goal!

Did You Know?

As Eisav came toward Yaakov, Yaakov prepared himself with tefillah, warfare and gifts. Eight times during their interactions, Yaakov referred to Eisav as “my master.” His goal was to flatter Eisav so he would not kill him. Yet since Yaakov degraded himself in this manner, Hashem told Yaakov He would grant Eisav eight kings among his descendants before the first king was established in Klal Yisroel.

Yaakov beseeched Hashem to draw another parallel from his behavior. “Just as I did not send all the herds to Eisav at once but spaced them out, let the exorbitant taxes that the nations place on my children be spread out as well.” Yaakov feared that if all taxes would be levied at once, Klal Yisroel would be unable to endure the difficulty.

Devastating Events Highlight the Need To Make Safety a Top Priority in Ramapo

It was a week that was hard to comprehend, with two terrify ing accidents highlighting some of the most difficult issues fac ing Ramapo as the local Jewish community continues to spread far beyond the borders of Main Monsey.

The Monsey community was plunged into grief as news broke in the early morning hours of November 28 about a tragic hitand-run that took the life of a 52-year-old Monsey woman. Mrs. Miriam Sussman was walking on the shoulder of West Carlton Road late in the afternoon of the previous day when she was struck by a car on the darkened, wet roadway. Well-known for her grace, her positivity and her diligent efforts to help others, Mrs. Sussman was indefatigable when it came to raising money for hachnasas kallah and others in need, and her untimely pass ing has left her family, and the many people whose lives she touched, filled with grief.

Hatzolah of Rockland CEO Rabbi Yosef Chaim Golding issued an impassioned plea in response to Mrs. Sussman’s passing, urging area residents to walk on the left side of the road facing oncoming traffic for greater visibility in places that lack side walks. Rabbi Golding also emphasized the importance of wear ing reflectors when walking after dark as a potentially lifesaving measure, a warning that was echoed in safety messages circu lated by the Town of Ramapo in conjunction with Community Outreach Center.

With children often coming home after dark in the winter months, wearing reflectors becomes an even more critical is sue, and the Town of Ramapo reported that a person wearing a reflector can be seen by motorists driving at 30 miles per hour from 300 feet away in the darkness, while someone without a re flector is visible only at 30 feet, leaving drivers a stopping time of less than one second. Reflectors are available for free at Hat zoloh’s 19 Grove Street office, Supervisor Michael Specht’s Town Hall office at 237 Route 59, and Community Outreach Center’s office at 21 Remsen Avenue, Suite 201.

Three days later, Monsey made headlines again, this time after a school bus filled with children heading to cheder trav eled downhill on North Southgate Drive in New Hempstead. According to the Ramapo Police Department, the bus veered off the roadway, clipping a telephone wire and striking a tree as it barreled across the lawn of 29 North Southgate Drive, slamming into two unoccupied cars in the driveway. Police said that the bus pushed both cars down an embankment onto the adjacent property, finally coming to a stop as it rammed into the side of the neighboring home at 37 North Southgate Drive. Five boys were evaluated at the scene for minor bumps and bruises and seven were transported to Westchester Medical Center, with two five-year-olds reportedly sustaining more serious injuries.

Sunday saw two more accidents taking place on darkened Monsey roadways. A child was hit by a vehicle on Maple Leaf Road and Route 306 just after 5 p.m., and a pedestrian was

struck by a vehicle on Route 59 at Robert Pitt Drive less than two hours later.

Safety has become a significant concern as the Monsey area has continued to evolve.

Speaking with the media after the New Hempstead bus crash, OJPAC founder Yossi Gestetner said that ensuring stu dent, pedestrian and residential safety needs to be a top prior ity. Gestetner proposed multiple solutions to increase safety in the Monsey area, such as installing sidewalks, speed bumps and crosswalks; improving lighting at crosswalks, intersections and on local streets; as well as wearing reflectors.

“The fact of the matter is, a growing community needs to have a focus on safety,” said Gestetner, adding that the accidents should serve as a reminder for “individuals, families, congrega tions, communities and governments, whether town or villages or state, to step up safety for everyone.”

No County Tax Increase as Legislators Approve 2023 Budget

Rockland’s 2023 budget will leave county residents smiling, with legislators approving a package that has no increases in property taxes, program cuts or layoffs by a nearly unanimous vote.

The $812.4 million budget passed the Rockland County Leg islature on December 2 by a vote of 10 to 1. It marks the second consecutive time that legislators held the line on property taxes, a welcome relief during difficult economic times. A social media post by the legislature noted that the 2023 budget actually trans lates into the equivalent of a 9.54% tax cut when combined with the elimination of county motor vehicle and residential energy state taxes for the year. According to The Journal News, the bud get will be supported by $261 million in sales tax revenues and $130.7 million in property taxes. The average county tax bill, the smallest component in homeowners’ property tax bills, will come in at an estimated $1,292 for the upcoming year..

County Executive Ed Day has five working days from the time he receives the budget to veto any items, and the legislature has until December 20 to override his vetoes by a two-thirds vote. Day appeared to be pleased with the budget, thanking the legis lature for its efforts.

“These collective ideas are a victory for all Rockland residents and provide a clear path forward,” said Day.

Rockland has come a long way in recent years, moving ahead from a previous financial crisis to a more stable fiscal environ ment. Legislator Aron Wieder, county budget and finance chair man, expressed his gratitude to Day and to his fellow members of the legislature, noting that the budget was created through a bipartisan effort that prioritized the needs of the county and its residents.

“I am grateful that by working together, all sides were able to come to an agreement on a budget that will continue vital county

services and maintain our county workforce, all without raising county property taxes a single cent,” said Wieder.

Lufthansa Pays $2.6M Settlement to Kerestir-Bound Passengers Barred From Flight

Seven months after being barred from boarding a connecting Lufthansa flight to Hungary, over 100 Jewish passengers have received checks from the airline as part of a settlement in a dis crimination lawsuit.

Hamodia reported that attorney Mark Goldfeder of the Ameri can Center for Law and Justice represented a group of passengers that sued the airline, which claimed that Jewish passengers were being penalized because some travelers had not complied with Lufthansa’s mask rules on their flight from New York to Frank furt. Lufthansa agreed to settle the case, paying out more than $21,000 to each of the affected passengers, who received checks for $17,400 after attorney’s fees. According to the Simple Flying blog, 128 passengers were part of the Lufthansa lawsuit.

The incident took place on May 4, as passengers were mak ing their way from New York to Hungary to observe the yahrzeit of Reb Shayele Kerestir, with a stopover in Frankfurt. The story made international headlines after videos of exchanges between passengers and Lufthansa personnel were posted on DansDeals, with an employee saying, “Everyone has to pay for a couple,” be fore adding, “Jewish people who were the mess, who made the problems.”

Lufthansa has apologized on multiple occasions for the inci dent. In addition to meeting with passengers, elected officials, rabbis and community leaders, the airline has also pledged to provide its employees with training on anti-Semitism and has said it will be creating a senior management position dedicated to preventing discrimination and anti-Semitism.

Choking Hazard Has Target Recalling Plush Cars

Target is recalling more than 20,000 fourpiece plush car sets after receiving multiple reports of tires detaching from the toys, creat ing a potential choking hazard.

The recall, which affects approximately 23,400 car sets, was announced on December 1 by the Consumer Product Safety Commis sion. The soft, knitted products were sold by Target from March through April for about $20 and include a yellow bus, a red tractor, a green truck and a blue car. Each vehicle mea sures approximately three inches high, three and a half inches wide and six inches long, with a printed bottom tag attached to its un derside bearing item number 030-02-1042.

Target has received four reports of de

tached tires, and while no injuries have been reported, consum ers are advised to take the vehicles away from their children and to return them to any Target store for a full refund. Those who prefer to return the toys by mail can contact Target at 800-4400680 to get a prepaid return label.

Catskills Deli Destroyed by Fire

A popular South Fallsburg meat market was completely de stroyed last weekend by a fast-moving fire that raged for more than six hours.

The Sullivan Times reported that flames were reported at Boosur Meat & Deli at 5:44 p.m. last Friday afternoon. The two-alarm blaze brought in over a dozen fire companies from all across Sul livan and Ulster counties, with three minor injuries reported and several residents displaced.

Boosur, a year-round establishment located on Main Street in South Fallsburg, opened in 2017. In addition to serving the Catskills, Boosur made deliveries to Kiryas Joel and Monsey, shipped nationwide, and offered full service catering. According to Hamodia, Boosur owner Yitzchak Hirsch said that he is already scouting out a new location for his store’s reopening and that its catering, which operates from another location, will continue as usual.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

RECAP: Rabbi Ginzburg meets with Julia and tells her what her husband has been up to. Over in Poland, Izzy, who is out of patience, drives to a police station and drags Lenny out of the car. He is about to turn Lenny in when Lenny finally agrees to cooperate.

“H

ello, how may I help you?”

“Good morning. I believe you rented a car to some people I need to locate. Their names are Zachary Ganz and Yisrael Ginz burg. I’d like you to see if you can find your vehicle, please.”

“I’m sorry, are you the police? Do you have a warrant?”

“I’m with the city municipality. These people have stolen a valuable artifact, and we need to find it before they escape. Now, we can sit here and wait for a warrant if you insist. It makes no difference to me. But if these people get away because you didn’t see the right piece of paper, I can promise you there will be consequences…”

“Umm…”

“You know, why should we wait? I want to talk to your supervisor. Immediately. Fetch him. And then you can start looking for a new job.”

“No! I mean, no, sir, that won’t be nec

essary. Let just — what were the names you said before?”

“Zachary Ganz and Yisrael Ginzburg.”

“Okay… Um, I’m not seeing them in our system.”

“Are you sure? Your job depends on it. Check again.”

“No, sir, they’re definitely not in our files, I’m certain.”

“Very well. But if I find out you’re ly ing…”

“I’m not lying, sir. I promise!”

“Okay. We’ll be in touch.”

Lucjan strode out of the rental agency, his back straight and his face forward. The moment he was out of sight, however, his haughty, patronizing demeanor collapsed. Flushed and sweaty despite the cold, he went back to his car and slid into the driv er’s seat.

“This is crazy,” Lucjan said. “I hated that! What if they call the police on me? It was awful! You say you have a friend who plays tricks like this to con people

out of their money. I can’t understand him.” Lucjan shook his head. “Even if it wasn’t stealing, it wouldn’t be worth it. Better to stock shelves in a supermarket than to have to go through this kind of anxiety.”

“You just have to look confident,” Filip explained. “The Americans call it a confidence scheme, you know. That’s the whole point: confidence. Nobody ever questions you if you act like you belong there. Trust me, it works every time.”

“The fact that you know so much about this is exactly why I shouldn’t trust you,” Lucjan grumbled.

Filip shifted in his seat, and Lucjan saw a gleam of interest in his brother’s eye. Clearly, Filip was beginning to en joy himself. It was a side of his person ality Lucjan hadn’t seen before. He be gan to realize that Filip hadn’t simply ended up on the wrong side of the law by chance. He was drawn to criminal behavior. He liked it.

It made Lucjan’s stomach churn.

“So, did they rent the car to your suspects?”

“No,” Lucjan answered sourly. There were at least fifteen car rental agen cies in Lodz. It stood to reason that they wouldn’t have found the right one on the first try. Still, this was a blow. Luc jan wasn’t cut out for this kind of thing. Lying to people, manipulating them, pretending to be an authority… It had left him drained and depressed. The thought that he’d have to do it over and over again was almost more than he could bear.

“Okay, then,” Filip said cheerfully. He unrolled his map. “Next stop is Ex press Car Rental. It’s on Zeligowskiego 8/10…”

Lucjan closed his eyes for a mo ment. Why was all this happening? He breathed deeply and counted to ten, but it didn’t offer any comfort.

“Lucky?”

“Don’t call me that,” Lucjan growled. He opened his eyes and shifted into drive.

* * * * *

“This is the place,” Lenny said.

The Warszawa Hotel was a large, ugly building of Communist-era con crete. Some effort had once been made to paint the place a bright while, with

yellow and gray highlights for contrast. But time and weather had pulled their usual tricks. What was left was a dull gray monolith without a hint of color. It squatted like a distant cousin at the fringe of a family gathering, desperate ly clawing at the illusion of relevance.

Walking together, they entered a nar row room laid with once-ornate wood tiles. A decorative carpet covered the center in moss green, except for where the threads had worn away and the ancient wood showed un derneath. A few chairs, too large and ornate to fit the rest of the décor, sat abandoned against the wall. Nearby, a plastic plant spread artificial branches from a pot of dirt.

At least the dirt was real.

Lenny led them up a small staircase and down a hallway to his room. He inserted his key — an actual key rather than a digital card — and fought with the lock for a bit.

“It’s a little stiff,” he muttered apolo getically.

Izzy said nothing.

Finally, the door opened. The room was just large enough. A bed sat against one wall, a desk and two chairs sat against the other, while a closet and a small washroom completed the ensuite accommodations. Lenny’s suitcase was crammed into the far corner, its front open. A few items of clothes were strewn haphazardly across the top.

“Here we are,” Lenny said nervous ly.

Zach glanced around, taking every thing in. “Where’s the manuscript?”

“Desk drawer,” Lenny said sourly. He collapsed onto his bed, his face a mask of exhaustion and lost hope. “Take it, I guess. But don’t expect me to thank you. You’ve ruined me.”

“You ruined yourself,” Zach snapped.

Izzy kept silent. He couldn’t handle any more bickering. He slid open the desk drawer.

The Rebbe’s sefer filled the drawer. Izzy pulled it out carefully. Something welled up inside of him as he looked at it. In a trance, he laid it down reverent ly on the table and opened it.

The Rebbe’s handwriting, a tiny, spidery script, was filled with long, sharp lines, bent at a slight angle. It covered the entire page. Izzy tried to read some of it, but the words swam in front of him. A fog had settled on his brain without him realizing it. His

limbs felt incredibly heavy.

It had been an awfully long time since he’d slept.

“Zach.”

“Yeah?”

“We gotta daven Shacharis. And I think we should rest a little bit, too. I can’t handle another two hours in the car right now.”

Zach seemed to be on the verge of disagreeing, but then he, too, sagged into one of the chairs. “Yeah, I’m also beat,” he admitted. “Do we have time to rest before the warrant goes out?”

Izzy checked his watch. “She said we have at least a day. It seems like it’s been longer, but it’s actually been less than twelve hours.”

“All right. We’ll book rooms here and crash for a few hours,” Zach decid ed. He turned to Lenny with a hostile look. “We’ll lock the manuscript up in our room, though.”

“I’ll call Aunt Raiza,” Izzy decided. “Give her an update.” He glanced over at Lenny, who had taken out his phone and was staring at it wistfully. “Gimme that.”

“What?” Lenny asked suspiciously. “Why?”

“Just give it to him!” Zach snarled. His anger was apparently stronger than his fatigue, because he leapt out of his chair and snatched the phone from Lenny’s hand. Then he tossed it to Izzy.

“What are you doing ?!” Lenny shout ed as Izzy popped the back of the phone open and removed the battery.

“Just in case,” Izzy said without explanation. “You’ll get it back later, don’t worry. Zach, can you arrange the rooms? I’ll hold on to the manuscript.

“YOU JUST HAVE TO LOOK CONFIDENT,” FILIP EXPLAINED. “THE AMERICANS CALL IT A CONFIDENCE SCHEME, YOU KNOW.”

We’ll daven, rest for a few hours, and then bounce.”

Zach nodded and left.

Ignoring Lenny’s protests, and his attempt to snatch his battery back, Izzy dialed Raiza. She picked up quickly.

“You have the manuscript?” she asked without preamble.

“You knew?” Izzy said in surprise.

“I’m tracking you and Zach on your phones,” Raiza an swered. “You’re with Lenny. Or you were. Lenny’s phone just disappeared.”

“Why are you tracking us?” Izzy demanded angrily.

“Why wouldn’t I?”

He didn’t know what to say to that. He felt outraged, vi olated in some way. But it did make sense, he admitted to himself. She had to know where they were in case things went south. He tried to contain his anger. “We found the manuscript, yes. But we’re dead tired. We’re go ing to rest for a few hours before coming back.”

“That’s not a good idea, Izzy. What if —”

“We don’t have much choice,” Izzy replied. “We’re in no condition to go on a long drive. You gave us a day. We’ll be back long before that.”

Raiza wasn’t happy, but there wasn’t much she could do. Just as Izzy said goodbye, Zach returned with room keys. Izzy grabbed the Rebbe’s sefer and they left. A moment later, Izzy popped his head back into Lenny’s room. “If you can man age to sit tight, and not run off again, we’ll give you a lift back to Lodz,” he offered. “Y’know, if you want.”

“Where would I run to?” Lenny asked in a monotone. He lay on his bed and stared at the ceiling. “There’s nowhere to go…”

Izzy had been furious with his cousin, had been ready to throw him to the police just a short time earlier. But watch ing him lie there now, a broken man, brought up a different emotion. Pity, perhaps?

What kind of life must Lenny have led to end up in a situ ation like this? Lenny was responsible for his choices, sure. But what laundry list of mistakes, what unending cycle of disappointments and failures, had broken his spirit so far

that he was capable of this kind of thing?

“Well, the offer stands,” Izzy said awkwardly. “Don’t for get to daven.”

“Thanks.”

He closed the door with a soft click. The last Izzy saw of Lenny, he was still staring blindly at the ceiling.

* * * * *

“Good morning. My name is Lucjan Kowalski. I work with the city municipality. We’re investigating a very seri ous theft. I believe you rented a car to some of the suspected thieves. Their names are Zachary Ganz and Yisrael Ginz burg. I’d like you to see if you can find your vehicle, please.”

“The city?”

“That’s right. This is my identification card. It’s very im portant that we locate these people as quickly as possible.”

“Right. Well, let me see… Yes, here we are. A 2017 Skoda Fabia.”

“Finally! I mean, that’s great news!” Lucjan rubbed his hands together. “Can you trace the car?”

“We have a GPS tracker installed in the car, sir. I’ll need to go into the back to authorize it, but we should have no problem finding out where the vehicle is.”

“Do that, then,” Lucjan said. “The faster we find these people, the better.”

“I’M TRACKING YOU AND ZACH ON YOUR PHONES,” RAIZA ANSWERED. “YOU’RE WITH LENNY. OR YOU WERE. LENNY’S PHONE JUST DISAPPEARED.”

Recap: Gonzalo bribes one of the sappers to arrange the digging of a side tunnel off the Turkish underground network so he could reach the prison and free Sebastian. They reach the prison wall and loosen some stones. Gonzalo hears a key and peeks in through the crack to see where the guard is headed.

The door creaked open, and the guard came in. Gonzalo heard him more than he saw him. There was no jangle of keys, which told Gonzalo that the guard had not taken the ring off the wall. He heard the heavy footsteps of the guard recede to ward the cells. He heard a single panel open and then slam shut. Then the heavy footsteps returned. The guard had ob viously delivered food to one of the cells.

One of the cells! That meant that there was only one pris oner in the dungeon. He would not have to search through cell after cell to find Sebastian. But wait. Maybe there were others. Maybe the guard would soon return with food for the others. He would have to wait and see.

Gonzalo waited for a half-hour, but all he heard were the whoosh of hundreds of cannonballs and the thunderous explosions that followed. The door to the dungeon did not open again.

Slowly and carefully, Gonzalo removed several rows of stones from the bottom of the wall and crawled through on his belly. He was just about to reach for the keys when he heard a very loud whoosh, and then the cannonball struck the weakened wall at the rear of the dungeon. The entire dungeon shook, and the wall through which Gonzalo had just crawled, weakened by the removal of the lower stones, collapsed right onto Gonzalo and sent him sprawling.

The door flew open, and a guard came running in. Gonzalo tried to struggle free from the pile of stones un

der which his legs were pinned, but he could not budge. He tried to reach for his pistols, but it was futile. There was no way out. He was trapped.

The guard took one look and sounded the alarm. Three guards with muskets at the ready immediately appeared, followed by the captain of the guard.

“Well, look what we have here,” said the captain. “An un expected visitor. It’s a good thing that we have a few empty luxury suites. Lock him up!”

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September followed August with no relief in sight for the beleaguered city of Vienna. The hundreds of Turkish cannons belched with fire almost incessantly. There were ragged holes in the walls where the repeated cannon fire had blasted through the thick stones. The sappers had un dermined several bastions and blown them apart with ex plosive charges, leaving glaring gaps in the fortifications. The defenders threw up barricades across the gaps and prepared themselves to fight in the streets of the city.

Kara Mustafa could taste the victory that was almost within his grasp. His army was arrayed to defend itself against the Austrian forces of the Duke of Lorraine and the German forces of Prince Waldek, while at the same time maintaining its pressure on the collapsing defenses of the city. His sappers prepared to set their final explosive charg

es and seal off the tunnels so that the detonation would achieve maximum effect. In a few days, Vienna would lie exposed before his army. The only eventuality that could affect his strategy was the Polish forces, but they had departed from Krakow on 15 August. They would never get to Vienna on time.

The Turkish Vizier, however, had not counted on the military brilliance of Jan Sobieski, the Polish king. He took his army in a forced march straight over the mountains, heading for Vienna almost as the crow flies. The Polish infantry and heavy cavalry, 35,000 strong, arrived on the outskirts of Vienna on 10 September and joined up with the Austrians and the Germans. Sobieski was reaffirmed as commander-in-chief, as had been agreed in Warsaw months earlier.

Kara Mustafa was dismayed to learn that the Polish forces had arrived on the scene before he had finished subduing the city. He fingered the green cord around his neck nervously and improvised a new strategy that would take the new threat into account. He arrayed his army in a broader arc but refused to withdraw the soldiers engaged in the direct attack upon the city. He was deter mined to strike the death blow to the city even as he fought off the armies that had come to its rescue.

The day before the battle, Sobieski inspected the bivouac of the infantry and spoke to his troops about the importance of their mission. They knew that many of them would die, but they were soldiers, and it was expected of them that they give their lives for their King, their country and their faith. Afterward, Sobieski inspected his hussars, the heavy cavalry that were his most potent weapon. The spirit among the hussars was strong; they were eager for battle and confident that their King would lead them to victory.

After his tour of inspection, Sobieski returned to his tent. While he was re viewing the battle plans with his commanders over a few tankards of ale, an aide entered the tent and spoke into the ear of the King.

“Your Majesty, I apologize for the interruption,” he said in a low voice. “A man has shown up in camp who claims to be the King’s old friend. I tried to send him away, but he said the King would be upset if he were not brought in.”

“Who is this man?” said Sobieski. “Did he give you his name?”

“He’s an old Jewish rabbi. He said his name is Strasbourg.”

“Shlomo Strasbourg?”

“I’m not sure, Your Majesty. I’m not familiar with Jewish names.”

“Bring him to me.”

The aide hurried off. Five minutes later, he returned with the Rabbi. The king stood up and embraced the Rabbi in a hearty bear hug.

“Rabbi! It’s so good to see you. Come outside where we can talk privately.” He took the Rabbi by the elbow and led him out of the tent. “What are you doing here in Vienna, Rabbi?”

“I’m visiting my son and his family. He lives in Eggenschlag.”

“Ah, yes, I’ve seen Eggenschlag on the maps. They should be fine. The battle will not reach Eggenschlag.”

“I know, Your Majesty.”

“So what’s on your mind? It must be something very important to bring you here on the eve of a great battle.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. It is.”

“Well, I haven’t forgotten that you saved my life … when was it … sixteen years ago? By all the saints in Heaven, doesn’t life fly by in a flash? Sixteen years! No, I haven’t forgotten that I owe you my life. What can I do for you, Rabbi? What can

HE TRIED TO REACH FOR HIS PISTOLS, BUT IT WAS FUTILE. THERE WAS NO WAY OUT. HE WAS TRAPPED.

you possibly need from me tonight?”

“I am here on behalf of a friend, a young man named Sebastian Domin guez. He is being held in prison in Vi enna.”

“Dominguez? Any relation to the Spanish duke that was burned at the stake?”

“His son.”

“Ah! And now he has been captured in Vienna, and they want to send him back to Spain.”

“Yes. Your Majesty only needs to be told one word to grasp the entire pic ture. The Dominguez family escaped from Spain, but they have been harried and persecuted. And now, this young man came here incognito to speak with me, but he was be trayed and arrested.”

“I see. And when I enter the city in tri umph after the battle is won and the siege is lifted, you want me to set him free.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. The young man and his aide, a Spanish cavalier named Gonzalo Sanchez. They are both in prison.”

Sobieski stroked his ample chin. “Rabbi, I will do you one better,” he said. “Cardinal Pentucci, the papal legate, has promised me that the Church will be forever grateful to me if I come to the defense of Vienna. I will ask him to have all claims and charges against the Dominguez family rescinded and that they be allowed to live as Jews wherever they please without any interference from the Church or any government. I cannot promise you any influence with France, however.”

“France is not our problem. The King of France has extended his pro tection to the Dominguez family.”

“Then consider it done. The Pope will not refuse me any request. Believe me, I also have a list of other requests. He will not get off cheaply, I assure you.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty. I cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am.”

“Not as grateful as I am to you for saving my life. What would I do without my life? Where would I be?”

The Rabbi smiled, and the King, amused by his own witticism, burst into jolly laughter. Then he suddenly turned serious.

“There is something I want from you

in return, Rabbi.”

“Anything, Your Majesty.”

The King led the Rabbi to a high knoll overlooking the Turkish encamp ment and the walled city beyond. He lifted his hand and pointed an emphat ic finger in the direction of the city.

“That is the prize, Rabbi,” he said. “That is the reason I have brought tens of thousands of men over the moun tains. Tomorrow, we do battle. I want a glorious victory as much as I’ve ever wanted anything in my life. I want to go down in history as one of the great warrior kings. And do you know what I want from you, Rabbi?”

The rabbi remained silent.

“I want your blessing,” said the King.

“Last time we met, you gave me your blessings for success at Podhajce, and I had a smashing victory. You also told me I would have many more victories and a glorious future. That also came true. Now, when I’m facing the biggest and most important battle of my life, the A-mighty has sent you to me again. There is no doubt in my mind that He is sending me His blessing through you, so please give it to me, Rabbi.”

The Rabbi nodded. “Your wish is my command, Your Majesty,” he said. “May you prosper by the force of your sword. May your enemies fall before you like stalks of wheat before the harvester’s scythe. May the A-mighty bless you and protect you. May He give you a glorious victory and bring you through it un harmed. And may the world recognize your greatness and the nobility of your spirit and remember them for genera tion after generation. May the A-mighty reward your goodness with a good and long life.”

Sobieski was quiet for a few mo ments. “Thank you, Rabbi,” he said in a grave voice. “Before, I was confident that we would win. Now, I am sure of it.”

To be continued…

“I HAVEN’T FORGOTTEN THAT I OWE YOU MY LIFE. WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU, RABBI? WHAT CAN YOU POSSIBLY NEED FROM ME TONIGHT?”

AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE

In the following pages, we proudly present to you all of the elements used to create this showstopping Chanukah party. The decor is striking, whimsical and simply stunning. Best of all, guests and hosts alike will enjoy a meal that is hearty and served buffet-style for a user-friendly, stress-free party. An exquisitely plated appetizer sets the mood for an evening of elegance, and the dessert serves as an attractive yet doable finale to a memorable night of family togetherness.

BY: MALKI TAUBER

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: MOSHE GRUNFELD INFO@MOSHEGRUNFELD.COM

TANTALIZING TONGUE TOWER

TANTALIZING TONGUE TOWER

This appetizer will get your party off to a super elegant, lip-smacking start.

TASTY TONGUE

1 pickled tongue

1 T. vinegar

DIRECTIONS

1. Remove the tongue from the packaging, and place it in a large pot.

2. Cover it with water, and cook it with the vinegar (for easier peel ing) for approximately 3 hours.

3. Peel the tongue while it’s hot.

4. Refrigerate the tongue over night, and then slice it thinly.

Note: You can freeze the cooked tongue until assembly. To rewarm, heat it in a bit of water.

CRANBERRY SAUCE

½ (16 oz.) can whole berry cranberry sauce

½ (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling

2 tsp. prepared chrein

2 T. ketchup

2 T. honey

1 T. soy sauce

⅓ cup craisins

DIRECTIONS

1. Place all the sauce ingredients into a pot, and bring them to a boil.

2. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

Note: This can be made 3 to 4 days in advance and stored in the fridge.

You can also try this recipe with a pickled dark turkey roll.

LATKE KUGEL

3 potatoes, grated

1½ cups mashed potatoes (approximately 2 potatoes, cooked and mashed)

5 eggs

4 T. breadcrumbs

2 T. flour

1½ T. salt

¼ tsp. black pepper

½ small onion, very finely grated Oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl, and mix to combine.

2. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

3. Fry the latkes in the desired size until they’re golden on one side.

4. Flip the latkes, lower the heat, and fry until they’re crisp and golden.

Note: If you want a perfect kugel form, you can use a frying pan with four individual cups. You can also add ⅓ cup oil to the recipe and bake the batter in individual round pans.

FRIED NOODLES GARNISH

1 (7 oz.) package vermicelli rice noodles Oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the oil in a deep pot until it’s very hot but not burning.

2. Break off a small cluster of noodles, and drop these into the hot oil.

3. After a couple of seconds, as the noodles puff up, flip them to the other side.

4. Remove them from the pot and set them aside to drain.

Note: It is fascinating for kids to watch these rice noodles pop instantly.

THE BUFFET

SUCCULENT FLANKEN ROAST

An upgraded addition to your hot food station. Thank you, Mr. Taub at Yossi’s Cuts, for your expert tips.

INGREDIENTS

1 (3–4 lb.) flanken roast

2 onions, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste

2–3 T. honey.

1 (8 oz.) container of your favorite tomato dip

2 cups Cabernet wine (I used Ram’s Head)

1 T. coffee granules

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 250°.

2. Line a deep 9x13” pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both sides.

3. Lay the onions on the bottom.

4. Season the meat on both sides with salt, pepper and honey, massaging the spices into the meat.

5. Place the meat on the onions, then pour the tomato dip over the meat.

6. Dissolve the coffee in the wine by shaking them in a (32 oz.) covered container, and add to the pan.

7. Cover the pan with another layer of parchment paper and then tightly with silver foil.

8. Bake for 8 hours.

9. Allow meat to cool thoroughly before slicing thinly.

ZESTY CITRUS CHICKEN

An incredibly tasty crowd-pleaser!

INGREDIENTS

2 lb. chicken tenders

¾ cup cornstarch

¾ cup flour

½ tsp. salt

Dash of black pepper

2 eggs

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut the chicken tenders into quarters by cutting each in half lengthwise, then in half widthwise.

2. Mix together the cornstarch, flour, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.

3. Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl.

4. Dip the chicken in the eggs, then in the cornstarch mixture.

5. Heat 2 inches of oil in a pot, and deepfry the chicken tenders until they’re golden on both sides.

ORANGE SAUCE

1 cup orange juice

¼ cup lemon juice

⅓ cup vinegar

3 T. soy sauce

1 T. orange zest (wash the orange very well)

1 cup brown sugar

1 frozen ginger cube

1 frozen garlic cube

3 T. cornstarch ¼ cup cold water

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix all the sauce ingredients except the cornstarch and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until it boils.

2. Dilute the cornstarch in water. Add to the saucepan. Allow to simmer, mixing, until the sauce thickens.

3. Pour the sauce over the hot chicken just before serving

4. Serve with crushed pepper flakes and scallions.

CAULIFLOWER PASTRAMI BRAIDS

Yield: 16 to 18 knishes

These present as absolute stunners. They are packed with flavor and a nice change from classic potato knishes.

INGREDIENTS

1 (24 oz.) bag frozen cauliflower

1 potato

1 clove garlic

1 onion, diced

½ lb. pastrami, chopped

2 T. flour

1½ tsp. salt

1 egg

1 T. mustard

20 (2 packages) 5” flaky dough squares

1 egg, for brushing

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the cauliflower, potato and garlic in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook until the vegetables are fork-tender. Drain and mash.

2. Meanwhile, saute the onions in oil until they’re well done and golden. Add the pas trami, and saute for an additional 15 minutes, stirring every so often.

3. Add the pastrami to the cauliflower mixture, and allow to cool.

4. Add the flour, salt, egg and mustard. Mix until combined.

5. Place approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling down the center third of each flaky dough square, leaving space at the top and bottom.

6. Cut six to eight slits on each of the two empty sides

7. Lift the two bottom slits, and fold them di agonally upward over the filling to create an x.

8. Do the same starting at the top, cross ing over both sides of the slits downward and braiding them, until you reach the bottom.

9. Brush with the egg wash, and bake at 350° for 35 minutes until golden.

Note: You can use this filling for any knish shape, or even a large roll, too.

FARFALLE LO MEIN

Hearty and delicious!

INGREDIENTS

2 (10 oz.) packages bowtie noodles

1 (1 lb.) bag frozen stir-fry vegetables

½ lb. frozen pepper strips

1 (16 oz.) can button mushrooms

½ cup oil

1 cup soy sauce

½ cup brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook the pasta a la dente ac cording to package instructions.

2. Preheat the oven to 350°.

3. Cut each mushroom in half. Place the vegetables in a 10x16” pan along with the oil, soy sauce and brown sugar. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.

4. Add the pasta and bake, covered, for another hour, mixing after 30 minutes.

BLACK, WHITE AND RED ALL OVER SALAD

The unique blend of ingredients is both eye-catching and full of flavor — and complements the decor beautifully!

INGREDIENTS

2 (8 oz.) bags Romaine lettuce

1 (14 oz.) can hearts of palm

½ (19 oz.) can black olives

8 radishes

1½ red pepper

1 large bag beet sticks Ready lemon-garlic dressing

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut all the vegetables into uni form cubes. (A chopper makes this quick and easy.)

2. Mix to combine, and season with dressing. Sprinkle chips on top.

Or, for for a striking presentation, place the lettuce on a platter, squeeze the lemon-garlic dress ing over the lettuce, and lay the vegetables in stripes on top.

FINALE!

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Candles arranged to create a menorah, with one specialty candle serving as the center shamash (the one featured is from ThanQ’s extensive MacKenzie Collection), adds a Chanukah touch to any table.

Once you decide on a color scheme, look around at party and discount shops for little knickknacks, favor boxes, goodie bags, wrapping paper and ribbons in solids and patterns to give the table this exciting full look.

Arrange different types of flowers in bunches for this bountiful garden look to showcase some growth against the barren outdoors.

There are so many ways to dress up a Chanukah party while making it exciting. Fill jars, bowls and containers with Chanukah treats for kids and adults.

Pretty shawls or pashminas add a whimsical decorative element while doubling as that perfect gift for women and girls.

No need to transfer your food from the pans in which they were baked. These pan holders by Waterdale provide the simplest solution.

Shake up your color scheme with a unique statement piece.

These place cards are not only exciting and beautiful, but deliciously edible too!

OF AND

STONE

by: CHAYA BLUSTEIN

Greece is home to many famous geological sites. From deep gorges to beautiful rock forma tions and plateaus, all sculpted by the Natural Artist Who employs wind and water erosion, there’s plenty to explore in Greece. Come join our virtual tour!

VIKOS GORGE

Soft, moss-like greenery grows along the rocky walls of Vikos Gorge, the steepest-to-deepest canyon on record in the world. Rare herbs and flowers also find their homes along the towering sides of the gorge.

Looking down its nearly 3,000-foot depth can make you lightheaded (don’t drop anything!). But if you dare to chance a peek, you’ll see water flow ing through it. This is the Voidomatis River, which is known as the clearest waterway in Europe. The Voidomatis River and the Vikos Gorge are landmarks that are part of the gorgeous scenery in Vikos-Aoos National Park. Visitors to the park often choose to go rafting down the river through the gorge, which is a relaxing way to enjoy its sights.

SKAROS ROCK

The distinctive shape of this rock formation gives you a clue to its origin. Skaros Rock is a volcanic plug, created by lava cooling inside a volcano while on its way up. This lava stayed intact even as the surrounding rocky mountain eroded, leaving behind a monument to the volcano’s one-time existence.

Visitors can hike to this rock formation on the beach just before sunset to take in the views of the fiery sun setting over its stony face. Skaros Rock can be seen for miles around by land and sea. Popular boat rides near the coast stop to enjoy the view from afar.

This rock used to be home to the most important defensive castle on the island. A small city of people lived right below the rock. When earth quakes in the early 18th century sent houses built on the side of the cliff tumbling into the sea, the area was abandoned.

LASITHI PLATEAU

Most famous for the thousands of windmills whose blades turn along with the frequent winds in the area, Lasithi Plateau is fertile ground for crops. Its local inhabitants are mostly farmers, who created their distinctively designed wind mills to act as pumps. The power of the windmills brings up water from underground wells to irrigate their crops.

Visitors like to buy Lasithi’s homegrown pota toes, which form one of the major harvests on the plateau. They often also get to see shepherds leading their flocks of sheep up to the top of the plateau to graze.

PAPINGO ROCK POOLS

Rushing waters have carved natural “bathtubs” into this limestone rock over the years. In the sum mer, the “tubs” fill up, turning into deep blue pools full of pristine water.

Even when the pools are empty, it’s fascinating to see the smoothly sculpted stone ripples, which seem as if they were poured from concrete. Visi tors can hike up a scenic route and then continue to the waterfall that rushes down in another part of the rock pools.

KORAKONISSI

Shimmering blue waters invite visitors to enter the picturesque little hideaway this rocky island offers. The natural rock arch is over 20 yards tall and sur rounds an inlet of water. A water cave under the rocks dares the intrepid to explore by snorkeling or swim ming through its depths. The waters are full of hun dreds of colorful fish that swim alongside snorkelers.

Another reason people love visiting Korakonissi is to get an up-close view of its waters. The waters in the bay are a deep turquoise blue, like a sparkling jewel in the silver setting of the arch.

KOMOLITHI

If you think you know what Planet Earth looks like, think again! You can easily imagine you are on the moon when you see these clay pyramids rising suddenly out of the earth in front of you. But no, this isn’t something from another planet. It’s simply another wonder of the natural world we live in. Because of the composition of the soil in this area, erosion over the years wore away the softer clay. Only the harder stone remained, leading to these strange yet beauti ful formations.

KAISER’S THRONE

You can see a panoramic 360-de gree view when you climb the steps leading to this natural stone monument at the top of the cliffs in Pelekas, one of Greece’s many islands.

This lookout point is called Kaiser’s Point, or Kaiser’s Throne. It was named after Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany, who built his summer castle at this location. The views from the towering rock are definite ly worthy of a royal designation.

SAMARIA GORGE

A six-hour hike through the Samaria Gorge takes you straight to the Libyan Sea. It’s a rocky path through a ravine, with steep slopes to conquer right at the beginning of the walk. After reach ing their destination, many tourists board one of the waiting boats and sail off to another nearby island.

This gorge is also the result of water erosion, carved by the flowing waters of the River Tar raios. More water runs down the sides of the gorge in the form of springs, which is so clear that hikers drink from the springs to quench their thirst as they make their way through the gorge.

SKIADI ROCK

This is also called Mushroom Rock, for good reason. This kind of rock formation is caused by a process called ablation, in which the wind erodes the dust at the bottom of the rock. The bottom layers of rock are softer than the top layers, which leads to a mushroom shape as a result.

Skiadi Rock is located on the island of Kimolos. Visitors can take a short walk through a wilder ness to reach the place where the Mushroom Rock seems to grow out of the earth.

BLUE CAVES OF ZAKYNTHOS

Among Greece’s most famous geological wonders are its many blue caves. These caves were carved by the sea along the Greek coastline and often form a series of natural arches. Boats can pass through the arches to explore the inside of the sea caves. Some have large stalactites hanging from the ceiling like chandeliers.

These caves are called blue caves because of the way the light reflects inside of them. As soon as you enter the cave, everything you see, including other people around you, will start glowing blue. It’s an eerie phenomenon that leaves visitors with lasting memories.

by: RABBI LEIBEL REZNICK

Following the sudden death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE, his Greek empire was divided among several of his generals. Seleucus was given the territory of Syria and Mesopotamia; Ptolemy was given Egypt. Eretz Yisroel was caught in the middle and contested by Egypt and Syria. In 200 BCE, at the battle of Panium at the foot of the Go lan Heights, the Syrian Greeks defeated the Egyptian Greeks, and Ju dah — Eretz Yisroel — came solidly under the rule of Antiochus III, the Syrian-Greek ruler. The Yidden were instrumental in aiding the Syr ians in their fight, and as a sign of appreciation, they were granted re ligious liberty and autonomy. They even received an generous annual grant of funds to be used toward the upkeep of the Beis Hamikdash.

Despite being allowed religious freedom, or perhaps because of it, many Yidden were seduced by the Greek culture and lifestyle. The im perial culture of philosophy and science, of the theater and athletics, offered a route to political and material advancement. This led to the formation of the Misyavnim among the Jewish population. This Helle nization (the word is derived from Hellas, the Greek name for Greece) produced severe tensions between frum Jews who remained steadfast in their beliefs, and their brethren who succumbed and assimilated into the folds of Greek culture.

Fast forward 32 years; the king of Syria was now Antiochus IV. He did not share his father’s favorable attitude toward the Yidden and was determined to bring semi-autono mous Eretz Yisroel firmly into the embrace of Hellenism. He invaded the Holy City, loot ed the Beis Hamikdash treasury, and killed thousands of Yerushalayim’s residents. Reli gious rites and practices were outlawed, pun ishable by death. The Beis Hamikdash was polluted, plunging the frum Yidden into a state

Central to the historical events surrounding the Chanukah story was the Acra Fortress in Yerushalayim.

of mourning.

Antiochus IV ordered the construction of a great fortress, which was more like a miniature city, to oversee Yerusha layim and its Beis Hamikdash. The fortress was built on a great rock that rose up from the ground, and it was manned by Syrian soldiers and their Misyavni sympathizers. The for tress was called the Acra, Greek for “rock outcropping,” and its militia terrorized the frum Yidden of Yerushalayim and at tacked any of the steadfast lingering in the vicinity of the Beis Hamikdash.

The zealous ire of Mattisyahu ben Yochanan Kohen Gadol

and his Maccabi sons was raised. They dedicated themselves to fighting the Syrians and the Hellenistic culture that had invaded their country. Hashem blessed the endeavors of the Maccabim, and around the year 164 BCE, Yehudah Hamac cabi liberated Yerushalayim and rededicated the Beis Hamikdash. It was then that the great miracle of the Meno rah’s oil occurred. However, even after many unsuccessful attempts, the Maccabim were unable to subdue the threat of the dreaded Acra Fortress and its Misyavnim. It remained a thorn in their side.

Finally, in 141 BCE, Yehudah’s brother Shimon besieged

the fortress, and on the 23rd day of Iyar, Shimon ousted the soldiers and their Hellenized Jewish compatriots. A yom tov was proclaimed on the 23rd of Iyar and celebrated for many years. Eretz Yisroel was free! The Maccabim assumed the throne and founded the priestly Chashmonai Dynasty.

Where was the Acra located in Yerushalayim? Josephus (a famous Jewish historian of the time) tells us that when Shimon Hamaccabi captured the Acra, he had it razed — and the great rock upon which it stood was quarried and removed. That means we should not expect to find any ar chaeological traces of it, but that does not stop scholars from speculating. Here is a sampling of opinions:

1. Benjamin Mazar, the “dean” of Israeli Biblical archaeolo gists, placed the Acra adjacent to the outside southeastern corner of Har Habayis. He based his opinion on some Greek-style masonry found in that area.

2. Yoram Tsafrir, archaeologist, former profes sor at the Hebrew University in Yerushalayim and adviser to the group that made the Holy land model of ancient Yerushalayim, placed the Acra near Professor Mazar’s location in the southeastern corner but within the walls of the Har Habayis. His opinion was based on a large cistern found under the surface of the Har Habayis in that section.

3. Koen Decoster, Belgian historian, places the fortress north of Har Habayis. The ground level is higher in that area and would be more suit able for a fortress.

4. Meir Ben Dov, noted Israeli archaeologist and

author, proposes a location adjacent to the middle of the southern Beis Hamikdash wall, right outside the Chuldah Gate. His speculation rests on the ruins of a large ancient structure and cistern found there.

5. Bezalel Bar-Kokhva, lecturer at Tel Aviv University, argues that the Acra was erected in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. The Jewish Quarter is much higher than any other area of the Old City, including the Har Habayis, and would certainly be an excellent strategic location.

6. Edward Robinson, noted American scholar and discover er of Robinson’s Arch and Masada, placed the Acra squarely in the Christian Quarter of the Old City, probably because he was a Christian.

In November 2015, the Israel Antiquities Authority an nounced what they definitively believed to be the location of the Acra. It is several hundred feet south of the Southern Temple Mount Wall, in the archaeological so-called “City of David.” There, archaeologists Doron Ben-Ami, Yana Tchek hanovets and Salome Cohen were excavating in the Givati parking lot and unexpectedly unearthed a vast complex of rooms and fortified walls, which they identified as the lost Acra.

They found fortification walls and the base of a watch tower measuring 12 feet by 65 feet. In the debris were Greek-style bronze arrowheads and lead slingstones. These stones were stamped with a trident, a three pronged pitchfork, which was the emblem of the evil Antiochus IV. These are indicative of the military nature of the site and the efforts to take it. The excavation also yielded coins from the reigns of Antiochus IV through Antiochus VII, as well as a multitude of Hellenstic-style jug fragments.

Though this last view as to the location of the Acra is presently the most widely accepted, pri marily because there is tangible evidence rather than mere speculation, it suffers from two main drawbacks. The first is that Shimon Hamaccabi razed the fortress, including the base and the great rock upon which it stood. There should be no remains! Second, Josephus wrote that from the top of the Acra tower, guards could see into the compound of the Beis Hamikdash. The ground level from the base of the Southern Temple Wall and southward slopes down at a very steep angle. If the Givati Parking Lot dig, in the “City of Da

vid” south of the Southern Temple Wall, is the true location, the tower of the Acra would have had to be at least 22 to 25 stories high to see over the Southern Temple Wall into the Temple Compound. Very unlikely.

So, the true location of the accursed Acra Fortress re mains undetermined. Though the remnants of the Devil’s Fortress have been erased from the land of Eretz Yisroel, the memory of the Maccabim — their brave dedication, their Divine reward of victory, and the miracle of the Menorah — remains vibrant and celebrated in our homes throughout all these thousands of years.

Seam along eastern wall of Temple Mount separating Hellenistic (right) from Herodian (left) construction

Southern wall of the Temple Mount and remains of a building excavated by Mazar and identified it as part of the Acra

THE MONSEY VIEW’S

BUILD-A-PARTY SURVEY

compiled by: CHANA GLUCK

We know you have your party prep down pat. You don’t even need the annual sisters’ conference call, where you all say the same lines year after year and everyone ends up bringing the same thing and sitting in the same seat.

But if we can grab a line from Dr. Seuss, what would you do if you ran the circus? What if you’d take Thing One and Thing Two (and a few other things) and create the party of your dreams?

Build your party of parties here, and let us know what it would look like!

1. WHO WOULD COME?

a. My husband, myself and my littles. Enough!

b. Siblings only. Let the spouses stay home and babysit while we crack sunflower seeds and retell uproarious family lore.

c. Just my parents and siblings, and their kids.

d. Tradition, tradition! One side of the family at a time: grandparents and their kids, and their kids and their kids.

e. I have this dream of uniting all of my relatives and his relatives in one room. Bubbies to ba bies, mechutanim to tzugekimmener, let the love fly!

2. WHERE WOULD YOU PARTY?

a. In my house, of course! L’maaseh, that would take away the stress of getting there.

b. A shul hall that’s big enough but whose rental fee won’t break the bank.

c. My parents’ house.

d. Siblings’ homes, and rotate every year.

e. A steakhouse.

3. WHAT WOULD BE ON THE MENU?

a. Potato chips, popcorn and punch.

b. Milchig potluck. Everyone would make what they like, and if we end up with ten pans of ziti and one eggplant parmesan, there’s always next year.

c. Milchig-by-spreadsheet. That’s why you need one aunt who’s good with numbers and has free time.

d. Fleishigs. We’re different like that.

e. Whatever steakhouses serve.

4. WOULD IT BE AN ADULT- OR KID-CENTERD PARTY?

a. Kiddies. They’ve been listening to Chanukah CDs for a full month already; let them act on it!

b. Start with the kids, and when (and if) they settle down, sneak in some program for the adults.

c. Adults do their own thing and kids do theirs, separately and simultaneously.

d. Kids are home with the spouse, remember?

e. Adults, hello?

5. ON WHAT TABLEWARE?

a. Three words: discount paper goods.

b. Assorted party goods from someone’s stash. Fun!

c. Rented from a gemach; there are good finds out there.

d. Wedgewood for fleishig, heirloom Corelle for milchig. Mommy has a dishwasher.

e. Restaurant haute.

6. ANY MUSIC OR ENTERTAINMENT?

a. All we need is one person to start an old funny story. It rolls from there.

b. Nah, our homegrown talent outshines the best out there. You should hear our mens’ Maoz Tzur in fifteen-part harmony.

c. All we need to supply is a keyboard and mic. Musi cian and singer wannabes abound among our rela tives.

d. With a crowd this size, you need something to pull things together, or it’ll look like an international air port on a bad day. I’d hire kumzitzers for the males to sing along, and a ballooner or moonwalk for the kids.

e. The soft, piped-in music in the eatery is me’ein Olam Haba for my tired ears

7. WHAT ABOUT GIFTS?

a. We don’t do Chanukah gifts. But we compensate on Rosh Chodesh, Lag Ba’omer and at kapparos-shluggen

b. The fact that we can all hock together with just ourselves and no appendages is a gift enough!

c. Gifts are the grandparents’ domain. We shall discreetly keep out and un-dis creetly stage-whisper to our kids to say thank you.

d. Absolutely! A family-wide grab-bag.

e. Yes, of course. Of the precious metals and rocks variety. Thank you!

8. HOW MANY PARTIES PER CHANUKAH WOULD BE IDEAL?

a. Just this one.

b. One party per side is my sweet number.

c. A fun party like this one, plus one or two more obligatory ones.

d. His side, my side, his grandmother and mine.

e. I love partying! I want to be booked up end to end.

PLEASE SHARE!

What are some game ideas that have worked for your family?

Which food do you find is always a good choice for large crowds?

Well, happy party-prepping! And if your real party looks too different from your re-imagined one, you can always share your vision with the fam and hope they harbor similar dreams!

Submit your survey by Wednesday, December 14, for a chance to win a free photoshoot in the brand-new indoor studio of Shevy Malik (5 photos included).

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Brushed With Light

produced by: CHAVA SCHWARTZ props by: THE PROP PLACE 347-991-8147 photo credit: MOSHE

GRUNFELD PHOTOGRAPHY

Winter is upon us, which means Chanukah is around the corner!

This time of the year evokes visions of hot drinks in mugs, chunky sweaters, cozy blankets and fireplaces. It’s also the perfect time to gather around the table with family and friends to paint.

Painting together — or alone — has many benefits. Most importantly, it stops the chatter in your brain and gives you a chance to be present with yourself and connect to others.

While the opportunity to pick up a paintbrush used to be reserved only for highly skilled professionals, today art is accessible to individuals of all ages and ability levels. Take the time to explore the creative parts of yourself, and you’ll be surprised at how much fun the process is — and how beautiful the outcome can be!

Please note: The following instructions are for personal use only.

There is no right or wrong way to paint! Each person’s painting will look different. Remember to ENJOY THE PROCESS instead of being focused on the results.

SUPPLIES

The following supplies can all be found in housewares, craft supply, or discount department stores.

Kraft butcher paper roll

Electrical tape

Red plastic cups

Chalkboard stickers

11x14” canvas, one per person

Large flat paintbrush, one per person

Medium round paintbrush, one per person

Thin paintbrush, one per person

Small plastic palettes (or plastic or paper plates)

Acrylic paints in the following colors: blue, white, black, yellow, orange, red

½”-wide masking tape

Paper towels

Baby wipes

SETTING UP

1. Cover your table with butcher paper to keep it from getting dirty. You can use electrical tape to secure the butcher paper to your table.

2. Fill the cups with water. These will be used to clean your brushes while you paint. For fun decor, stick chalkboard stickers on the cups so they serve as place cards.

3. Place a bit of each color paint onto the palettes, and make sure to have some paper towels and baby wipes handy.

A NOTE ABOUT ACRYLICS

Acrylic paint is not washable. Make sure to dress appropriately and/or wear smocks. Aprons usually don’t protect clothes well enough.

If clothes do get dirty, wash them immediately with soap and water.

4. Turn on your favorite music and enjoy!

TIPS!

As long as the paint is still wet, you can use baby wipes to fix mistakes. Keep the brushes in the water while they are not in use.

You will need to take a break to wait for the first layer of paint to dry (after Step 4). This is the perfect time to serve drinks and refreshments. Make sure to keep the drinks away from the paintings and supplies. You don’t want to dip your brushes into champagne or drink your paint water!

STEP 1:

Place masking tape in the spots where the candles should be.

Each piece of tape should be about 5 to 6 inches long. Start with the center space for the shamash, and then stick four pieces of tape on either side.

Make sure the tape sticks well to the canvas.

STEP 2:

Starting in the center of your canvas, squeeze a few dots of white paint in a basic circular shape. Follow with two more circles around the first one, using dots of blue paint.

Finish with a dot of black paint in every corner.

STEP 3:

Starting from the center, move your large flat brush in a circular motion, making bigger and bigger circles as you blend your colors. Stop when you have blended some of your white and blue. Clean your brush and start again from the center. Do this as many times as you need until the colors are well blended.

Now continue with the outer edge. Blend the blue and black paint in a circular motion. Continue blending until all the colors are well blended.

STEP 4:

Dip the medium round brush into water. Let it soak up a lot of water. Then fill all the bristles with white paint. Hold this paintbrush horizontally about 6 inches above the painting with your non-dominant hand. Use another brush to tap the wooden part of the brush near the bristles. Move the brush around as you cover your painting with white speckles. Let your painting rest for approximately 15 minutes. Continue with the next step once this layer is dry.

STEP 5:

Peel off the paper tape.

STEP 6:

Use any color to fill in the spaces left by the tape. These will be the candles. Paint each candle with two layers of paint. Use the colors of your choice. Add white to any color to lighten the shade.

Create green by mixing blue and yellow.

Create purple by mixing blue and red.

Create peach by mixing yellow, red and white.

Create pink by mixing red and white.

STEP 7:

Use black paint and your thin brush to make a small line at the top of each candle. These will be the wicks.

STEP 8:

Take the medium round brush. Dip it into yellow paint and then into white paint.

Create the flame by placing the tip of your brush at the top of the wick. Then drag your paintbrush upward about a half an inch to create the flame.

STEP 9:

Congratulations! You are now ready to sign your painting!

Chava is an artist who is passionate about sharing the joys of art. She is an experienced facilitator, and her steady groups range from individuals with special needs and therapeutic support groups to one-on-one sessions and art classes in schools. She does paint parties for family events, groups of friends, organizations, employee appreciation events and more. Contact Chava at 845-538-1262 or artsbychava@gmail.com. @artsbychava

Greek Salad

Contrary to what you might think, the Greeks weren’t noshing on Greek salad while building their gymnasiums. In fact, Greek salad wasn’t even a thing until the 1900s! There’s some debate over how exactly Greek salad started, but we know it’s definitely not a very old minhag since tomatoes, which are a key ingredient, have been in Greece for barely two centuries. In Greece, the salad is called horiatiki, meaning village or peasant salad, since poor farmers and villagers would wrap their veggies in a cloth and carry that out to the fields to eat during the day. Some say the Greek salad was put together by restaurants in Athens, Greece, in the 1960s and included specific vegetables to bypass taxes on other ingredients.

Traditional Greek salad contains tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, green peppers, olives and feta cheese, and it is dressed in olive oil and sprinkled with oregano. Notice that the original recipe does not contain lettuce, since locals only ate what was in season, and they didn’t always have lettuce available.

Greek Yogurt

If you’re a yogurt connoisseur, you’ll know that Greek yogurt, called straggisto in Greek, is thicker and heavier than regular yogurt. But is it truly Greek? And what gives it its thicker texture?

Greek yogurt is made by straining yogurt through a mesh cloth to remove the whey, or liquid, leaving less moisture in the yogurt. This causes the texture of the yogurt to get denser, without changing the taste. Some say that Greek yogurt is healthier than regular yogurt since it usually has less sugar and fewer carbs than regular yogurt.

Contrary to what the name suggests, this technique wasn’t even started by the Greeks. There are Greek records from the 5th century BCE discussing this straining method, but they weren’t the ones to come up with it. It was already being done in the Middle East at the time to make labneh, though labneh is strained even more so its texture is closer to stiff cream cheese than the yogurt we’re familiar.

Ancient Greek Cuisine

The ancient Greek menu was comparative to what we have today. They had three main meals and ate a variety of vegetables, fish, meat, cheese and bread. The difference is that they accompanied everything they ate with… wine. A popular breakfast choice was bread dipped in… wine, of course. Since their bread was made of barley and therefore thicker than regular bread, they dipped it in wine to soften it up and make it easier to chew. Lunch was usually a lighter meal consisting of nuts, cheese or fish — along with a cup of wine.

Dinner, like today, was the main meal and included an array of different foods. They would have a spread of eggs, fish, beans, bread and a variety of whatever vegetables they had in season. Meat was generally eaten only by the wealthy, or saved for very special occasions. Ancient Greeks also used honey as a sweetener, and they would drizzle it over nuts or olives as dessert. And, of course, they washed it all down with another trusty cup of wine.

By: Toby Diamant

Greeks and Olive Oil

Our association with the Greeks and olive oil takes us to the Chanukah story, of course, but olive oil does play a large role in Greek cuisine. The Greek are experts on extra-virgin olive oil and have been using it in their cooking since ancient times. Extra-virgin olive oil is the least processed form of olive oil, and it contains the most antioxidants and boasts the lowest acidity levels. Until today, Greece is one of the top three producers, and the top per capita consumer, of extra-virgin olive oil in the world.

SO, LITTLE PERSONS! WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR IBN RUMAHIS THE PIRATE? NOTHING! WE’RE NOT HELPING YOU!

OH, COME NOW! DON’T BE SO STUBBORN!

I’M SO SORRY, RACHEL! I DON’T KNOW HOW WE’LL SURVIVE!

OF COURSE, IF YOU DON’T WANT TO HELP, THAT’S FINE. I CAN JUST THROW YOU OVERBOARD…

NO!

RECAP: IBN RUMAHIS DECIDES THAT YOSEF AND RACHEL WILL BECOME HIS SLAVES, IN EXCHANGE FOR THE SLAVES THEY ACCIDENTALLY FREED. THEIR ADOPTIVE FATHER TRIES TO SAVE THEM, BUT THE PIRATES SLIP AWAY.

I CAN’T SELL YOU; YOU LOOK LIKE SHRUNKEN, SCRAWNY PICKLES. SO I PUT YOU TO WORK! THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY. PIRACY IS A GROWTH MARKET! GET IN ON THE LOWER DECK OF AN EXCITING AND LUCRATIVE CAREER!

WE’RE NOT GOING TO STEAL FOR YOU!

WAIT! WE WORK WITH OUR HANDS. CARPENTRY AND BLACKSMITHING.

NOT TO FIGHT OR STEAL! BUT WE CAN KEEP THE SHIP RUNNING.

SPLENDID! START BY PATCHING THE SAILS. HOP TO IT!

WE’LL BE OKAY, YOSEF. DON’T BE AFRAID.

WE’LL — WE’LL HELP YOU. WHY NOT?

WE’RE STUCK ON THIS SHIP, SURROUNDED BY BLOODTHIRSTY PIRATES. AND IT’S ALL MY FAULT!

by: YONAH KLEIN illustration: JACKY YARHI

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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

OC I Y S

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W O E V D

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The longest word found on the board: _____________________________

A new word you learned from the board: __________________________

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ADVANCED

BOGGLE WINNERS

WINNER 1

Family name: Kramer, 845-xxx-2890

Name of winner: Yehudis

Amount of points: 48

Names of competing players: Chavy

Some words only the winner found: amount, course, curse

The longest word found on the board: course

A new word learned from the board: barf

WINNER 2

Family name: Melber, 845-xxx-6125

Name of winner: Rochela

Amount of points: 90

Names of competing players: Sari

Some words only the winner found: cede, incur, sear, thin

The longest word found on the board: aroused

A new word learned from the board: cede

Last week’s bonus word: MOUTHPIECE

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F/T POSITION IN STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT

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ARAP SPECIALIST Insurance Company seeking AR/AP Specialist. Well paid position with excellent potential for growth. Please send resume to rlevine@ highviewnational.com.

OFFICE SECRETARY

Great job opportunity as a secretary in a Boro park office, be appreciated and grow with us.Female preferred If you think you are the right candidate, email your resume to: Officeposition24@gmail.com

HR ADMIN

This is an entry level position. Candidate will be responsible for maintaining personnel records, managing HR documents, updating internal databases and assisting with various HR projects. Our ideal candidate must be able to work independently, be self-motivated with a focus on accuracy and be detail oriented. Full training, generous paid time off, pleasant team environment, flexible hours (in office). Please send resume and salary request to hr@ elonmgmt.com

POSITION AVAILABLE

help wanted N

myofficejobmonsey@gmail. com.:

DO YOU HAVE A BA DEGREE?

We are looking for a competent employee to coordinate services. Candidate should be organized, quick learner, with good communication skills. BA required. Send resume to Apply1554jobs@ gmail.com.

FULL TIME POSITIONS

Heimishe office in Monsey looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, graduate/ entry level ok. Please email resume: sammy@ sammysconsulting.com or call 845-603-8206

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!

A telecommunication company with a unique twist, is looking to hire a salesman. Great potential for the right candidate! Please email resume to shulem@ comackny.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Monsey office is looking to hire a female employee for an administrative position. Candidate should have great social skills, excellent phone and organization abilities. Enjoyable atmosphere and opportunities for advancement. Send your resume to employeeslovetoworkhere@ gmail.com.

SEEKING EMPLOYEE

Looking for a part-time/ full-time coordinator with relevant experience to coordinate services for babies/toddlers with developmental delays and their families. Willing to train the right candidate. Paid Yom Tov, Holiday and Vacation. Please send your resume to: Jobopening142@ gmail.com.

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!

Well-established office in Monsey looking for female candidate to join our growing team. Individual must be detail oriented, organized, and quick to learn. Great benefits and potential for growth. please email resume to joboffersmonsey58@ gmail.com.

DRESSMAKER WANTED

To work in own home, must know pattern making 917 755 8388

HIRING

SUPREME STAFFING GROUP has mid to executive-level positions available in and around the Monsey area. Email Yaakov@ SupremeStaffingGroup.com or call (917) 793-6060

ONE-TIME OPPORTUNITY

Seeking to hire an employee for a variety of administra tion and coordination tasks. Individual should be a quick learner and detail oriented. Paid holidays, Yom Tov, vaca tion. Great opportunity for the right candidate!!! Please send your resume to: recruit mentdepartment845@gmail. com.

PURCHASING/ ACCOUNT ASSISTANT

Office in Suffern NY is looking for an P/T-F/T Purchasing/Account assistant with good Computer and CSR skills. Good compensation package. Email resume to sales@tzoharus.com

RESTAURANT

MANAGER WANTED

Full time yingerman to manage a busy restaurant 7am-5pm 8453199168

POSITION AVAILABLE

Busy tax accounting office is looking to hire a multi-tasking, detail oriented, and responsible female. Experience a plus. Email resume to taxpositionavailable@gmail. com

MALE WORKER

Looking for a male worker to entertain and 11 year old boy from 2:00-3:00 in Cheder. 845-426-2199 ext. 1611

Classifieds

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

Great opportunity to work from home at your own convenience! (No computer needed). Call 718-851-5156

HELP WANTED

Looking for a man to drive around a middle-age individual in the evenings (shopping, chasunas etc..) under OPWDD. Please call 845-426-2199 ext. 1610

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

Seeking a dispatcher for a busy car service. Hours 1-8. $30/Hour. Call 845-213-7752 for more information

ARCHITECT DESIGNER

Seeking an Architect Designer to manage a team! 100K Please contact 845-2137752

BUILD YOUR CAREER!

A company with multiple open positions for beginners available. 45 minutes away from Monsey with transportation provided. Great benefits! Heimish environment. Leave a message at 845-317-7463 ext 102

MARKETING ASSISTANT Marketing agency in Monsey looking for a Marketing assistant with experience & outgoing personality. Email HR@houseofamz.com

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY!

Seeking a capable female to be a HR benefit Coordinator/ payroll. Full time position. Very heimish environment! great pay. contact 845502-2062 or email chany@ theprimestaffing.com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

Seeking a full time bookkeeper. Experienced and beginner positions available. Call 845-502-2062

HCBS COORDINATOR

Looking for a HCBS Coordinator. Great environment with great pay! contact chany@ theprimestaffing.com or call 845-502-2062

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Heimish company in Monsey is seeking a qualified candidate to join its finance team. Prior office experience preferred. Candidate should be motivated and able to multitask. Great pay and comprehensive benefit packet. Email resume to b.moskowitz@tricountycare. org.

PART - TIME DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

GO-DRIVE Driving School is looking to hire a Part Time, responsible woman to be a Female Driving Instructor. Please leave us a clear message at 845.600.4444 #25

CHANGE LIVES. STARTING WITH YOURS!

Seeking men and women ABA providers for after school hours: Chestnut Ridge:- Eng speaking male-female, 5pm-7pm/ New Hempstead: Eng speaking male-female, 5pm-7pm/ Stony Point: Eng speaking female, 3pm-5pm/ Central Monsey: male, 4:306:30/ Bais Hachinuch: Eng speaking male, 1pm-4pm/ Rachtmastrivk: Yiddish male, 3:30pm-5pm. Contact ygoldberg@encoresupport. org or call 845-377-3030 ext 202

help wanted N babysitting

BABYSITTING

WEDNESDAY BABYSITTING

Warm and loving babysitter available on Wednesdays on Decatur. Hours 9:30-3:00. Please call 845-659-4478

SERVICES

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

ART CLASSES

Fun and relaxed art classes geared for the 5th-8th grader, with interest in art, beginners welcome! Focus is on learning the grid drawing method and completing art projects while learning concepts in a clear way. For more details call 845-3277377.

SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS!

Learn to do your own wash and sets! Online and usb by master educator Chany Leitner (347)661-0693. Chanyleitner.com Great Chanukah gift!

TORAHANYTIME.COM

On demand Torah lectures Video-Audio-download All for free Computer or App for iPhone/Android Or Hotline 718-298-2077. YiddishHebrew - English

LAPTOP RENTAL

Laptop Rental $13 per week. Wifi Hotspot available at an additional cost. Please call 718-435-1923

KANGEN WATER

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

PETTICOATS FOR RENT! Enhance your gown with just the right petticoat! Kids and adults petticoats for rent! In the Bates area. Please Call or text between 8:30-10pm 845-746-7248

PROFESSIONAL

HAIRCUTS & STYLING

Great prices. Call Miri 845426-7561

PARTY PROPS

Beautiful party props for rent in white/glass color. Vases, cake stands trays etc. Call or text 845-202-2583

Classifieds

MASSAGE THERAPY

--In The Comfort of Home-*Swedish *Deep Tissue *Lymph *Craniosacral Therapy Call Sarah: 845596-1373

And dear yiddishe mother. Give your daughter the gift of a lifetime of happiness & תיב םולש with the marriage summit, 18 life changing classes with top marriage experts. For less than the price of a תוכרב עבש outfit, have the peace of mind knowing that your daughter has the tools, הפקשה & resources to be happily married. Call 929-286-9900 #2 or www.chanyfelberbaum. com

GRAPHIC DESIGN

For all your graphic needs. Logos | Ads | Brochures | etc. E: Octadesignstudios@gmail. com Call / Text 845.587.1272

FLY HIGH BALLOONS

Biggest selection of balloons for all occasions in the Weiner drive area call 8454223988/ Flyhighbal@ gmail.com

SHAIMOS

PICK UPS 845-461-3084

EARPIERCING

12 years experience. Wide selection. Call/text: 845-5387986

WE MAKE WEBSITE

Websites starting at $995, call 845-600-2030 or email hey@ agioweb.com

FARINA STATION

You want to treat your guest, with the best? Contact Farina Station for the rest. Reserve now your Chanukah party slot @845-274-3992

SICK OF YO-YO DIETING?

Repair your relationship with food, improve your health and body image. Uncover your self-worth. Miriam Shurpin MS RD CDN, Registered Dietitian – Nutritionist. 347-4801670. rd@miriamshurpin. com/ miriamshurpin.com In-person and Telehealth consultations

CUSTOM CLOSETS

For all your custom closets please call or text 1347.522.4872

KEYBOARD LESSONS

Keyboard lessons By Miri. Great Prices! Call 845-4267561 or 845-263-6437

CHANUKAH!

Interactive graphology workshop. Great for teachers gathering, business parties or family get togethers. 845642-3213

SHATNEZ TESTING

זנטעש תקידב . Moved to 8 Bristol Ln Spring Valley. We pickup and drop off. Call 845.262.8502. Text 845.825.6209. ג“הרה תחגשהב קעשטאלאפ בוד םלושמ ‘רה Vaa’d L’mishmeres Shatnez

HANDYMAN/CARPET

Professional carpet cleaning. Painting, Drywall, Electric, Plumbing, All kinds handyman jobs. Security cameras. R.O. water filter system. 917 378 3194

FUR CAPE RENTALS

For outdoor chuppahs for kallahs and mothers 917 755 8388

HAIR AND WIG TRAINING

Professional advanced hair and wig training available on usb and online by master educator Chany Leitner (347)661-0693 chanyleitner. com. Call for references!

Baby

Layettes (845) 213-3646

Layettes Text 718-551-1732

Doula 845-587-1649

Labor Bag 347-604-3274

Pidyon Haben Accessories 845642-7256

Pidyon Haben 845-659-6704

Pidyon Haben Gemach 845-3563568

Formula 347-267-3640 Or 216889-3643

Neocate Formula 718-853-4090

Carseats, Bassinet & Pack N Plays. 425-1202

Carseats, Pack N Plays, Strollers, Pumps 845.425.6826

Doona Car Seat 845-445-7474

Brass Iron Bassinet 917-280-4559

Preemie Clothing 845-520-0475

The Preemie Box 845.664.5768 Or 718.688.5814

Baby Scale 845-578-5639

Baby Headphone 845 356 6797 Or 845 558 9370

Baby Scales 845-694-8985

Easy birth from Koznitzer Maggid 917-514-9461

Brissim

Bris Accessories 617-955-3630

Bris Accessories 845 425 8359

Bris Accessories 425 3873

Bris Accessories 425-6574

Bris Accessories 356-6215

Blue Light 845.425.1919

Poya and bris outfit w/ tefillos 845-425-0672

Bris outfit poya, also tefilla cards 845 3564859 Ralph area

Pillow/Benchers 845-213-0602

Knife Sharpening For Mohalim 718-384-6214

Segula Stone 347-699-6418

Preemie Outfit 845.558.7065

Krias Shema Board With Stand 425-4540

Free Mohel 347-383-5696

Simcha

Gowns 845-517- 8808

Mother & Sister Gowns 845-4267496 Or 845-352-3031.

Gown And Petticoats 347-2781278

White Dresses 845-371-1765

Floral Bisomim 845-629-2785.

Hats $25. 347-351-1604

Elegant Hats 845-517-0838.

Bands & Berets 845-371-3556

Tichel 845-548-0014

Mechitza’s, Tables, Chairs Etc. Call 845-445-8015

Hot Water Urns 845-425-9211

Ear-Plugs 845-202-0105.

Toys 845-578-6513

Toys 917-538-3453.

Clics 845-352-5820

Tablecloths (845) 371 2105

Tablecloth 352-8292

Tablecloths 352-8292

Gold Chargers 845-573-9772

GEMACHIM

shelves, stands, trays & center pieces 845-425-1721

Siddurs. Sfard: 845-608-7830

Ashkenaz: 845 352 1756 Or 845826-6718

Siddur/Chumash 558.4774

Benchers 845-642-0910

Bentchers 347-404-2204

Bechers 845-377-5671

Becher, Challah Deklich, Zemiros 845-425-0498

Coat Rack And Hangers 845-3569841

Chuppa Cards 347-278-1278

Chupah Cards 845.222.0456

Chuppah Tefillos Booklets. 845213-0602.

Wedding Kit 845-425-2036

Wedding Kit 845-371-2947

Simcha Powder Room Kit 845263-4342

Accessories Basket 845-371-6857

Children Hair Pieces 3473001679

Portable Chuppah 845-425-4790

Umbrellas 216-470-9841

Sound System 917-382-8809

Evening Bags 845-549-2929

Shmiras Halashon Cards 537-0069

Earplugs for Simchos 845-3281071

22 qt crockpots, big hot plates, big pots, perculator 8453238570

Simcha table centerpieces 8456087715

Kallah

Yom Hachuppah Cd 845-352-2560

Crowns, veils, shoes, capes 426-0767

Headpieces, Tiaras, Veils 845425-4221

White Sneakers 917-613-6579

White Shoes 845-200-0211

Kallah Hand Bouquet 845-4593567

Dress your kallah stress free. Book 1 week in advance 518-306-1167

Bridal Shower (845) 248-4218

Kallah Dresser 845-300-5767

Misc

Ribbis Question? 347-977-0628

Notary Public 347-228-8825

Fix necklines 845-238-6691

Hairstyling 845-540-3731

Hair styling 845-502-6558

Haircuts & Styling 845-352-8101/ 845-499-3218

Haircutting/Styling 845-263-7057

Haircutting & Styling 845-4225337

Hospital Supplies 746-8293

Hospital Gown 845-425-8687

Hospital Gown 845-426-4695

Hospital Gowns 845-356-5364

Medical Equipment Email Slmw50@Gmail.com

DVDS & players for Cholim/Home bound 425-2660

Simcha Maternity 845-425-1725

Maternity Coats Text only 845521-2912

Bed Rest? Laundry Help. 213-7437

Maternity Clothing 845-445-9687

Maternity Coat Text Only 8455212912

Twin Boppy Pillows (845) 445-9298

Proposal Gemach 347-277-4072

Gps & Waze 845-352-2588 (Minimal Fee)

Kosher Waze 845.587.1708

Roof Carriers 845-659-1863.

Pack N Play Sheets Included. Text: 845-216-4885

Pack n plays 845-426-1177/ 347631-8183

Beautiful nishmas cards 845729-7390

Poya (outfit, hat, booties) 845425-0672

Help-a-mom. to volunteer call 347-977-6816

Phones For Emergencies. 845213-8664

Reflectors 845-356-0815

Reflectors 347-977-6816

Feeding Supplies 845-366-6398

Mezuzos 587-4533

Moving Boxes Text (845) 641-5536

Boxes 845-425-6826 Or 845608-7830

Boxes 845-642-5286

Boxes Text (845) 641-5536

Heaters 845 362 8666

Phone Gemach 845-445-7422

Air Mattresses 9176537170

Air mattress gemach Text/What sApp 9087831676

Outfit and pillow 914-715-2672

Suitcases 845-371-9121

Bike Racks 845-659-1863.

Opwdd Sd Advice Email Slfydhm@ Gmail.com

Computer Advice (862) 248-1931

Loans 347-385-1408

Moving Help packing/unpacking 845-281-5900

Pack N Plays with sheets text 845280-3470

Digital Cameras 8264062

Phone With Service 845-445-7422

Eczema Cream 845-274-7858

Single parent? Help with shopping etc. 516-203-2616

Yiddish & English Poems 845587-3018

Shabbos lamps (914) 391-3787

Lev Simcha music groups/visits 8456082676

sefer torah 347-598-0357

Free-shalom bayis 845-213-0602

Mezuzos 845-540-1802

Drop in babysitter - (845) 4459391

laminators & paper cutters msg 845-263-7115

Kendamil formula 914-523-0592

Hachnosas Kallah loan gemach 347-415-1525

Heimish Chicken soup 845-3523959

Costume Used or new 8455380990

KEYBOARD LESSON

Piano/keyboard lessons over the phone. By note or by ear and accompanying skills. Please call or text Mr.s. S. Rosenberg at 732-3641531.

PETTICOAT RENTAL

Petticoats for adults 917-755-8388

FINGERPRINTS PHOTOGRAPHY

*Upsherin *Family *Newborn. 15% off Chanukah special expires December 26. Book early! Chevi Neiman 845-274-6464

HAIR BY ESTIE

Hair for any occasion. Estie:845.587.6277

GARTLECH

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

DEBT RELIEF

having trubble with finances? join Debtors Anonymous Tuesday night @ 19 Robert Pitt # 113 , 7:30-8:30pm. visit www.debtorsanonymous.org

ODDS & ENDS

SEEKING DONATIONS

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

LOOKING FOR DRESS

Looking to rent or buy Mechteniste dress Size 18-20. Call 845-502-2650

LOOKING FOR DRESS

Looking to rent a sister of the bride dress, size L/XL and size 14. Call 845-502-2650

MATERNITY COAT GEMACH

Down coats sizes small medium or large. Text only 845-521-2912

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

I’m about to start a new position as the head orthodox Rabbi of Wellington, the Capital of New Zealand. If you are interested in investment or partnership, please contact me at (516)273-2748.

GOWNS

GOLD GOWN

Adorable gold gown by Dassy available to buy or rent. Toddler size 4. Call 422-5596 for more info

GOWN FOR RENT

Silver/Grey colored gown size 2-4 8455380391

GIRLS CHASUNAH GOWN

Very Elegant, Winter White trimmed with Black Velvet, girls size 12/14 for sale. Please Call 845-709-7161.

MATERNITY GOWN FOR RENT/SALE

New, black, classy, slenderizing wedding gown size L (can fit size 10,12,14) 845-269-5906

BLACK MATERNITY GOWN FOR RENT

Size Large, very slenderizing. Pics avail upon request. Call/ text 845-499-8142

BLACK TAFFETA GOWN

Black taffeta gown with custom beading MOTHER or SISTER of bride SIZE 12 TO 14, worn once. Custom made by Dassy. Call/text 845-558-7156 rent/sell

BEAUTIFUL BLACK GOWN

Beautiful black lace and tulle gown size 2-4. Youthful/ married or older girl. Please 8453528570

BLACK MATERNITY GOWN

Size XS gown for rent/sale. Call/text 646-334-6582

GOWNS FOR SALE

2 beautiful gowns for sale, for teen or young adult. 1-pink size 4. 1-peachy cream size 4, has extra fabric to let out up to size 8. Call or text 845304-9134

LOST

Lost something? Found something? The Daily Return: Call/text: 845-538-0193, Email: monseydailyreturn@gmail. com

Ring at Evergreen Uptown 845-422-3564

FOUND

2 Betty Z. black uniform jumpers left at Polka dot 352-5879

FREE GIVEAWAYS

Many CD and tapes, shirum, music, stories. 845-274-3220

long formica dresser & tall armoire. Both great condition 845-425-1057.

Whirlpoor dryer (not sure condition) 201-204-6315

Graco car seat with base. Can drop off by you. 347 453 5706 pref text

5 door Breakfront great condition p/u in Monsey 646345-8043

Avos Ubanim at the new Algonquin shul in Stony Point