Issue 378

CLEAN AND CREATIVE (Re: Milchig Munchies Bar, Issue 377)

When I saw the gorgeous party ideas by Miriam Pessy Wercberger, I was inspired to take things I had around the house and go for the same clean look she had acquired with her beautiful decor.

I used glassware I had at home and purchased some soft candles in various shades, and our Chanukah table was so elegant, and the decor inexpensive too.

I also used the dreidel wraps she featured to garnish a salad and turn it into exciting Chanukah fare.

Thank you for always being a springboard for fun inspiration.

AN OPP TO THANK (Re: Can You Hear Me? Issue 375)

E.P.S.

Since I’m sending in my survey, I’d like to use this opportunity to thank you for an amazing magazine! I eagerly await The Monsey View every Wednesday, and I’m looking forward to seeing the results of the survey. I very much enjoy your surveys, articles, stories, and also the opinions and feedback from your readers.

I particularly enjoyed Issue 375 that was themed on phones. The article “Dated Dialing” was interesting and informative, and I appreciated your feature on telephone etiquette, as well.

A Loyal Reader

A RIVETING READ (Re: The Long Road to Freedom)

This is a long overdue thank you for printing the serialized stories by Avner Gold. Both serials you featured from this author were very much enjoyed and appreciated. I hope that you will print more of his masterful work.

A Grateful Reader

YOUR VOICE

NOT CHILD’S PLAY

Please be aware that when children create menorahs with various toys, like Clics or Lego, candles should never be lit on them as doing so poses a great fire hazard. Let’s play safe, with fire safety a priority throughout Chanukah and beyond.

A Concerned Fellow Yid

NOT UP FOR THE TAKING

Last week Shabbos we hosted a sheva brachos in a local shul’s hall. We received a few beautiful floral bouquets on Erev Shabbos, which really enhanced the decor. On Motzei Shabbos, after escorting our guests out and beginning melaveh malkah preparation, we set out to the hall to pick up the belongings we had left there, including, of course, the beautiful flowers, so we could continue to enjoy them at the melaveh malkah in our home.

When we got to the hall, we were greatly disappointed to find that the largest bouquet, which had been beautiful and fresh just an hour or so earlier, was now mysteriously gone. After searching in all possible nooks at the hall, we gave up and headed home.

As a side note, one of the guests had arrived at the hall close to the zman on Erev Shabbos and quickly stuck cash that was in his pocket into the back of the flower bouquet, to be retrieved after Shabbos. This money, too, was now gone.

Speaking to the hall manager later that night, I mentioned the incident, and he finally cleared the confusion, sharing with us that a woman and girl had entered the hall shortly after Shabbos and said they were there to pick up the flowers. They took the largest bouquet and left.

It seems that a — surely well-meaning — woman had assumed that we no longer needed the still beautiful-looking flowers that were gifted to us for Shabbos.

I would like to share the agmas nefesh this caused our family in the hopes that those who take the time to reuse leftovers from simchos make sure to communicate with the baalei simcha about what exactly is no longer needed so they can avoid turning a chesed into something quite the opposite.

Thank you,

A Baalas Simcha

CHANUKAH

Of Miracles and Malachim

On Chanukah, we celebrate the miracle of rabbim b’yad me’atim . Mattisyahu and his sons went out to fight thousands of armored Yevanim, and they ultimately won the war, banishing the Yevanim from Eretz Yisroel and rededicating the Beis Hamikdash. It isn’t natural that a few men without proper training in warfare should fight mighty military legions from the strongest kingdom. The entire world was terrified of this superpower! Mattisyahu and his sons obviously realized that they were dependent on major miracles to win this war. If so, why was it necessary for them to go out and endanger their lives? They could just as well have stayed home and waited for the miracles to happen. Why did they go out to a war which they stood no chance of winning?

IT HAPPENED IN A VILLAGE near Pressburg, some two hundred years ago. An elderly non-Jew who was nearing 80 came to the local rav with a request: “I want to be megayer!”

The rav tried to deter the man from his wish. “What do you need it for?” he asked. “The Jewish people suffer so much in galus. It just isn’t a popular thing to be these days.”

“I know,” the gentile replied. “But I’ve known Yiddishkeit from up close for five years already. I know what Shabbos is, I know about tefillin, kashrus, Pesach… everything! I want to become one of you!”

After a long talk, the rav realized that the man was sincere. He offered one last word of caution, advising the gentile that he would have to undergo a bris milah, no small feat for a man his age, before finally immersing in the mikvah

“I know about that, too,” the man replied. “Avraham Avinu also had his bris as an old man. I’m not afraid.”

The rav, who was a tremendous talmid chacham but by no means an expert in geirus, sent the man to the mohel of their village with an endorsement letter. The mohel read the rav’s words and immediately performed the bris.

But things did not proceed smoothly. The man contracted an infection, and within a few days, he was hovering between life and death. In those pre-antibiotic days, there wasn’t much to do for one with a serious infection. The doctors had no way to help him.

Word of the sick man spread throughout the town and reached the ears of the priest. He was enraged.

“Those Jews apprehended an innocent old man and endangered his life by circumcising him!” He immediately issued a warning: “If the old man dies, we will eliminate every single Jew in town!”

Panic erupted. This was a terrible decree!

The rav, who realized that he was essentially responsible for the situation, ran to the Chasam Sofer in Pressburg. With tears streaming down his face, he repeated the tale.

“Rebbe!” he cried. “What should we do?”

The Chasam Sofer stood up from his seat.

“You are a rodef !” he berated the rav. “What did you do? Why did you get involved in geirus without having any experience? Why did you send him to the mohel? A man this age would need to have his bris performed under the direction of a doctor!”

The rav was shocked by the outright mussar. Not only did the Chasam Sofer not calm him down, but he even poured salt on his wounds…

“Rebbe!” he repeated. “Help me! What should I do now?”

The Chasam Sofer sat, immersed in thought. Finally he said, “You don’t have a choice. You will have to do just like the Gemara says in Taanis (18b).”

The Gemara tells the tale of a princess who was slain by two

murderers, who managed to escape by hiding in the city of Lutkia. The king decreed that if the perpetrators were not found within three days, the entire city would be wiped out. The local residents searched all over — for naught. The two men seemed to have disappeared into thin air.

There were two righteous brothers, Papus and Alyanus, who decided they must do something to avert the terrible decree. They would present themselves as the murderers and thus save the entire city. Indeed, when they came to the palace claiming to be the criminals, they were immediately imprisoned. The decree was nullified, and the two brothers were sentenced to death.

As Papus and Alyanus were led to their deaths, a bas kol announced, “Ein kol beriyah yecholah la’amod b’mechitzasan! ” No one could possibly stand in the presence of these two brothers in Gan Eden.

Now the Chasam Sofer turned to the frightened rav. “You, too, must bear responsibility for this gezeirah,” he said.

He advised the rav to go to the home of the sick man and tell his wife that he wants to take him to top doctors in Vienna. Then he should go to the Danube and hire a small boat, which would lead them across the river to Vienna.

“Tell everyone that you’re trying to save his life,” the Chasam Sofer said, “but it is too late. This man will not survive in either case.”

While on the Danube, the rav was to cause the boat to capsize, drowning himself along with the old man. When the news would reach town, the people would be able to tell the priest that the man hadn’t died from infection, but from drowning. Hopefully, this would lift the clouds of doom from the Yidden of the village.

It was a terrifying task, but the rav knew he had no choice. He ran home and emotionally parted from his wife and children. Then he went to the home of the old man. By that time, the man was unconscious and unresponsive. Time was of essence! The rav quickly offered to take the man to professors in Vienna, and the wife, who was at her wits’ end, agreed.

The rav knew he was breathing his last. As soon as they were on the boat, he began to recite Vidui and prepared himself for his final moments on Earth. As soon as they were out of the shore’s sight, he would turn over the boat.

Suddenly, he heard a cry. “Reb Yid!”

He looked around and saw a small boat following behind him. On it sat a Yid with true hadras panim

“Why are you crying?” the man asked the rav.

The rav told the man what happened, repeating the Chasam Sofer’s instructions.

“I’m a doctor,” the man on the other boat said. “Let me take a look at him.”

“The man is on his deathbed,” replied the rav. “Do you know how to revive the dead?”

“Avraham Avinu also had his bris as an old man. I’m not afraid.”

“Let me try,” came the reply.

The doctor pulled out some instruments and powders from his bag and began to prepare a remedy. He pressed a spoonful into the sick man’s mouth. Suddenly, the man opened his eyes and asked for a cup of water. The doctor, who seemed prepared for this response, took out a cup and gave him a drink. The sick man gulped the water thirstily and broke out in a heavy sweat. Apparently, the infection was leaving his body. The impossible had occurred! It was a real miracle.

The doctor sat beside the sick man until he regained his color and looked hale and hearty again. Then he packed his bag to go.

“I cannot thank you enough!” the rav told the doctor. “Not only did you save this man’s life, but you saved mine and all the men, women and children of my town as well!”

When the rav returned to town, with the healthy ger in tow, he was received with great joy. But before he could celebrate along with his people, the rav hurried to Pressburg. He had to share the miracle with the Chasam Sofer.

The gaon hador looked up from the sefer in which he was immersed and said, “You were zoche to an open miracle!”

“Rebbe! It was as if a malach came to me, there on the river, and brought a special medicine!”

“As if?” the Chasam Sofer responded. “Why, it was a real malach! It was Eliyahu Hanavi, the Malach Habris. He came on my shlichus to save you all.”

The rav was silent, shaken by the revelation. Finally, he asked, “Tell me, Rebbe. Six hours ago, I was here, in the Rebbe’s room, distraught about the terrible gezeirah. Why didn’t the Rebbe effect the yeshuah right then?”

“I’ll explain,” the Chasam Sofer said. “There is no way we could bring such a holy malach to the earthly city of Pressburg just like that. Eliyahu Hanavi doesn’t come on a whim. But when you were ready to give up your life l’Shem Shamayim, just to save an entire town — when you displayed such outright mesirus nefesh — then you were worthy of having Eliyahu Hanavi appear.”

* * * * *

Mattisyahu and his sons knew they needed a neis to triumph against the Greeks. But in order for the miracle to happen, they first had to display mesirus nefesh for the cause.

When Hashem sees mesirus nefesh on our part, He is prepared to shower us with nissim. We find the same by Krias Yam Suf. Only after Nachshon ben Aminadav jumped into the water with mesirus nefesh did Hashem split the sea.

The neis of Chanukah was ready, on the verge of happening, yet Hashem waited to first see the Yidden display mesirus nefesh for Torah, mitzvos and kedushas Beis Hamikdash. Only then were they worthy of the miracle.

“Do you know how to revive the dead?”

With Menorahs Ablaze, Local Fire Departments Issue Chanukah Safety Tips

Hoping to ward off potential dangers as families throughout Monsey celebrate Chanukah, local fire departments have issued special safety announcements listing multiple tips to ensure safety as menorahs are burning.

Firefighters advised residents to use menorahs that are sturdy and made of nonflammable materials, and to keep them far away from paper and plastic items that can catch fire. Lit menorahs should never be left unattended, nor should they be placed in closed areas such as bookshelves. For those who choose to light their menorahs on a windowsill, firefighters warned residents to place menorahs in locations where their flames will be far away from curtains or other window treatments.

Equally important is keeping children away from lit menorahs and keeping a fire extinguisher nearby in case of an emergency. Because oil and water do not mix, avoid using water to put out oil flames, which can actually spread the flames as oil droplets splash and spread.

For those using pre-filled oil cups, the fire departments recommend choosing cups made of glass and avoiding those that are made of plastic.

Hochul Launches Initiatives To Curb Hate

Nearly three years after a horrific machete attack that took place on Chanukah in the home of Rabbi Chaim Leibish Rottenberg, shlit”a, Attorney General Letitia James joined with local elected officials at Ramapo Town Hall to denounce anti-Semitism and hatred.

The Anti-Defamation League NY/NJ organized the December 14th remembrance ceremony as part of its #ShineALight campaign to combat anti-Semitism in conjunction with the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County. Those in attendance included James, New York State Human Rights Commissioner Marla Imperial, Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, Israel’s Deputy Consul General of the New York Consulate Israel Nitzan, Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht, as well as Rockland officials County Executive Ed Day, District Attorney Tom Walsh, Sheriff Louis Falco and Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe.

Addressing the audience, James shared sobering hate crime statistics, with 2,127

anti-Semitic attacks reported in 2021, a 34% increase over the previous year, whose numbers were the highest ever reported by the ADL since it began tracking similar incidents in 1979. In New York City alone, hate crimes rose 196% between 2020 and 2021, reported The Journal News

“We’ve got to stand shoulder to shoulder,” said James.

Speakers reflected on the attack, which ultimately took the life of 72-year-old Yosef Neumann — who passed away three months later — and injured several others. A post by Rockland County officials said that the event served as a reminder that an attack on any one group is an attack on the entire county, adding, “We must always stand united against hate in all its forms.”

James noted that the memorial sent a clear message to those who perpetuate hate crimes.

“There’s more of us than there are of you,” said James.

Be Careful About False Reports, Says Ramapo PD

The Ramapo Police Department issued a warning advising the public not to believe everything they hear and read, after a social media outlet incorrectly posted an alert about an axwielding man inside the Wesley Hills CVS.

Police said that they were called to the store, located at the corner of Grandview Avenue and Route 306, at 10:10 a.m. on December 15. After speaking with the man, police learned that he was a hiker and that he had placed both his ax and his backpack on the ground while he was shopping. Police secured the ax and transported the man out of the area so that he could

continue on his travels.

Rumors about the incident circulated rapidly in the area, and police took an unnamed media outlet to task for what it called “false social media reporting.” Police said that the outlet posted footage of police cars at the scene, along with the words “Ax-wielding individual inside CVS on Grandview.”

“Their report was inaccurate and created fear and concern throughout the community,” said police. “Please know that no one was ‘wielding’ an ax or displaying it in a threatening manner as was reported by that social media outlet.”

Fines Looming for Yeshivas That Don’t Enforce Student Vaccination Requirements

Private schools statewide could face hefty financial penalties for allowing students who aren’t up to date on their vaccinations to attend classes.

Yeshiva World News reported that a letter sent to all private school administrators statewide explained that this past summer’s reported case of polio in New York underscored the importance of enforcing vaccination requirements. Schools that fail to follow the immunization mandates as outlined in New York’s public health law could face fines of as much as $2,000 per day for each unvaccinated student.

New York does allow for medical exemptions, but the letter noted that those cases are few and far between. Schools were advised that after a grace period of fourteen days from the start of the school year, or 30 days for those moving to New York from out of state, students who haven’t completed the full immunization schedule must be told to stay home.

“It is the school’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the mandated vaccination requirements,” read the letter, which also noted that the Department of Health has the authority to conduct audits in any school to ensure that all students have proper proof of vaccination.

Schools could also be facing fines of an unspecified amount for failing to return a statemandated School Immunization Survey.

Healthy

Living a Priority,

Create 21-Mile Nature Trail

as Rockland Using Pandemic Aid To

Wondering what Rockland County is going to do with its federal pandemic funding? With $10 million of the $63 million received under the American Rescue plan allocated for the Rockland Resilient Recreation Grant Program, county officials plan to build a trail along the Hudson River that winds its way from the county’s southernmost point in Palisades to its northern extremes in Stony Point. In addition to promoting healthy living, the trail is also intended to create bonds between communities, boost Rockland’s rich culture and history, provide new modes of transportation, and cast a spotlight on environmental sustainability, reported The Journal News

A path to promote wellness seemed an appropriate choice in the wake of the pandemic, which triggered mental health issues for many. A county study also showed a post-COVID trend toward a lack of physical activity and chronic diseases, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease.

Plans for the trail will be developed after a feasibility study is completed to assess the cost of the path, which could be used for biking and walking. The Rockland Resilient Recreation Grant Program will also be allocating funds ranging from $5,000 to $200,000 to municipalities and nonprofits for public green space investment which could include parks, playgrounds, community food gardens, community beautification projects, mini forests, paths to connect existing green spaces, and multi-use green infrastructure items such as stormwater basins and rain gardens.

Rockland has also allocated $10 million to a fund to purchase privately owned properties for preservation in another effort to promote open space in the county. Sixteen properties have been nominated for purchase under the Open Space Acquisition program, and their owners have been contacted to discuss their potential sales.

RECAP: Intending to ask Zach for advice about rebuilding his finances, Lenny ends up in Izzy’s hotel room by accident. He finds the manuscript lying on a table next to his phone.

Lenny shoved his things into his suitcase with the frantic haste of a man trying to outrun his own better judgment. His suit, several pairs of socks, that ridiculous dime-novel he’d brought with him. All were tossed unceremoniously into the bag.

Nearby on the bed was a pile of everything he hadn’t yet packed. Next to that was the Rebbe’s manuscript.

Lenny wasn’t a bad guy. But he had no choice. He needed the money. He had no choice.

He repeated that to himself over and over as he reached out blindly for the next item to pack. Sweating profusely, his hand closed on his cell phone.

Why had Izzy taken it away? Whom did they think he was gonna call? The cops? Ha!

Maybe it was just insurance, a way to ensure he wouldn’t run off when they weren’t looking. But that didn’t make sense. Once they had the manuscript, they didn’t need to keep him around.

Maybe they just wanted to punish him.

If Aleksy Wozniak had called while his

phone was off, that could have caused real problems. Aleksy was arranging Lenny’s incognito exit from Poland. If he missed Aleksy’s call…

But no. Aleksy had said it would take a few days. Still, maybe Lenny should go talk to him again, just to be sure?

Nah, he decided. He’d only look like a silly, nervous American. Aleksy might even raise the price just for being annoying. And Lenny couldn’t afford the fee as was...

He rooted through his pile of stuff until he found the battery, slid it into the phone, and turned it on. Then he went back to packing.

The phone played its usual “Hello” ditty, a three-tone bit of artificial cheer that jarred discordantly with the tiny, bleak hotel room. It buzzed once. And then, lying there neglected, the screen winked out angrily.

A moment later it rang.

Lenny snatched the phone and stabbed the answer key so hard his finger hurt.

“Hello?”

“Lenny?”

That wasn’t Aleksy. It was Julia.

Lenny sat down heavily on an empty corner of the bed. “Hey.” He hadn’t expected to hear from her before he got back. At least she wasn’t yelling. “How — how are you holding up?”

“I’m okay.”

“That’s good, that’s good. The kids?”

“They’re fine.”

“Good.” Lenny didn’t quite know what to say. “I’m coming home soon.”

“Are you?” There was a long pause. “You’re not… this thing that you’re doing. This plan to earn us some money. It’s not, uh, illegal or anything. Right?”

Lenny’s blood went cold. With all the craziness in Lenny’s life, he’d never outright lied to Julia before. Sure, there were things he didn’t tell her. Their marriage couldn’t handle total honesty. He didn’t think any marriage could. But an actual lie was something else. It was a line that he’d never crossed, didn’t want to cross. He just avoided sensitive topics, or changed the subject when they came up.

Then again, he’d never stolen anything before, either. He’d have thought that was a line in the sand, too. But it turned out that it was not like that. He wished he hadn’t found that out.

Lenny was learning a lot about himself lately that he wished he hadn’t found out.

“Len? Are you there?”

Lenny’s shoulders slumped. “I’m… filing a few documents, that’s all. Nothing to be worried about.” The last sentence came out barely above a whisper.

“Please, Lenny.” Julia’s voice cracked suddenly. “I don’t want any more schemes or tricks. I’m sick and tired of it all. Just — just forget about whatever this is, and come home!”

“Julia, I can’t —”

“Jesse’s got a big test coming up. He needs you to help him study. It’s math, and you know I can’t deal with math work! And Sheva’s been such a handful. Come home and figure this stuff out with me!”

A vision popped up in his head: Jesse and himself seated at the table, hunched over a notebook page full of shapes and numbers. Julia sitting on the couch with a book. Sheva bursting in, giggling loudly at something someone just told her.

That was just two weeks ago.

Another memory: Lenny and Da-

vid in a park, playing basketball. David had mopped the floor with Lenny in front of a small crowd of spectators, cracking jokes the whole time with the self-assured charm of a boy who’d never known hard times.

Lenny had loved every second of it.

That was another world, a universe away from Poland and the police and angry cousins. Lenny desperately wanted to return to that life. But what could he do? He needed the manuscript. Julia wouldn’t let him back into the house without the money he took from Sheva. And that meant he had to wait until Aleksy called back.

“How am I supposed to come home now? I can’t leave yet! What about my… business?”

“Forget the whole thing! It’s not important. Can’t you just let it go?” Julia’s voice began to tremble. “It’ll be all right. Forget about the — the business…”

What was she talking about? Didn’t she realize he was doing this for her? “Then how will I pay back Sheva?”

There was such a long pause that Lenny feared he’d set her off again. Mentioning the money he’d taken was the wrong answer. He’d just reminded her that her husband was a no-good thief. Maybe she would’ve let him off the hook about that, but now he’d gone and reminded her of her own threat.

Once again, Lenny had had a chance, and he’d blown it. What a loser.

“We’ll figure that out, too,” Julia finally said. “Just come home. Please. Just come home…”

* * * * *

Izzy glares at Lenny, his face contorted with anger. Izzy’s rage frightens him; he’s never felt this kind of fury before, this much hatred. He doesn’t know how to control it. Lenny stands about twenty feet away, two rows of metal bars separating them from each other. A small part of his brain, the part that isn’t beyond reason, is grateful. Without those bars, he’s not sure Lenny would be safe.

“…Wasted ten years here. Because of you!” he shouts, smashing his hands against the bars.

A man dressed in a crisp gray uniform and cap steps between them. He draws a heavy plastic curtain through the hallway, cutting off Izzy’s view. The man turns. It’s not a man at all, but his great-aunt Raiza. She wears a dark suit with a severe skirt, her hair neatly tucked into a coal-black hat with no decoration. She glowers at him but says nothing.

“Not my fault! I didn’t do it!” Izzy screams. But nobody is there. Raiza is gone. Only the curtain remains.

It continues across the room and cuts off all light. Izzy spirals into a well of darkness, still screaming his innocence, his rage and helplessness. * * * * *

Izzy woke up with a splitting headache and a vague memory of a curtain. He was in a bad mood.

It was dark in the room. For one panicky moment, Izzy thought the sun had already set and he’d missed Mincha. But no, the clock said 2:17. Plenty of time yet. There just wasn’t much space between the hotel and the next building over. Apparently, this side of the hotel drowned itself in its own shadow.

He went to the restroom and washed. Splashed some water on his face and hands. It was bitterly cold, but the shock helped wake him up. Shaking from reaction, he dragged himself back to the room and started Ashrei

It wasn’t a connecting tefillah. His mind was still hazy from sleep, and his mouth was raw and cottony. He should’ve taken a drink of water before starting, but now it was too late.

His eyes drifted to the desk where the Rebbe’s manuscript lay. What great secrets had the last Rebbe of Lodz buried in his final treatise? Something

“PLEASE, LENNY.” JULIA’S VOICE CRACKED SUDDENLY. “I DON’T WANT ANY MORE SCHEMES OR TRICKS. I’M SICK AND TIRED OF IT ALL. JUST — JUST FORGET ABOUT WHATEVER THIS IS, AND COME HOME!”

deep, something profound? A tragic reminder of his tzidkus in the sreifah hagadol?

Izzy was looking forward to the moment when Chaim Simcha’s face would light up upon seeing the manuscript. Maybe he could arrange with Chana to surreptitiously take a few pictures. The smile would be epic.

You’re mid-davening! Izzy reminded himself angrily. With an effort, he tore himself away from the sefer, furious with himself for losing concentration. Especially today; they needed every ounce of siyata d’Shmaya they could pull down.

He closed his eyes, stopped for a second to refocus, then continued.

It wasn’t until much later, when he was putting away his siddur, that his thoughts turned again to the manuscript on the desk.

And that’s when he realized Lenny’s phone was missing.

“What in the world were you doing in my room?” Izzy shouted for the eighth time.

“I told you,” Lenny said. “I wanted to talk to Zach. I didn’t realize it was your room!”

“Izzy, take it easy,” Zach warned as the car swerved. Zach was beginning to wonder if having Izzy drive was a good idea. Izzy had started in on Len-

HIS EYES DRIFTED TO THE DESK WHERE THE REBBE’S MANUSCRIPT LAY. WHAT GREAT SECRETS HAD THE LAST REBBE OF LODZ BURIED IN HIS FINAL TREATISE? SOMETHING DEEP, SOMETHING PROFOUND?

ny even before they’d left the hotel. That had been over an hour ago, and they were still at it.

At first, Izzy had seemed relatively in control, if a bit alarmed. He’d entered Zach’s room wide-eyed and worried. Someone had been in his room. Lenny’s phone was gone. He was going to tell Lenny that he’d pay for a new phone if necessary.

But then it turned out Lenny himself had the phone.

This was alarming in a different way. If the phone was on, it could be traced. Then again, so could their own phones. Keeping just Lenny’s phone shut off probably wasn’t helpful.

But Lenny had gone into Izzy’s room! Didn’t Zach see the problem?!

Sure he did. But Zach also felt that Lenny could be trusted a little more now. He’d had a perfect opportunity to take the book and run, and he hadn’t. Zach felt that was a good sign.

Obviously, Izzy did not.

“Why’d you take the phone?”

“It’s my phone!” Lenny growled. “Why’d you take it away from me?”

There was no answer to that, of course. They didn’t want Lenny to know they could trace his phone. Izzy snarled something under his breath and changed the subject.

They’d probably keep bickering all the way to Lodz. Zach closed his eyes and let the repetitive, angry comments become a sort of buzz. He began to drift off.

Then Izzy hit the brakes, and Zach’s eyes shot open. A few hundred feet ahead, a car was stopped in the middle of the highway, almost perpendicular to the road. Its emergency lights flickered dully against the snow and mud that caked the shoulder.

A man stood next to the car, bundled up heavily against the cold. He was frantically waving his hands up and down.

Izzy slowed the car to a stop and rolled down the window. “Do you speak English? Can we help you with something?”

The driver’s side door opened and another man emerged, holding a gun that was pointed directly at Izzy.

“Get out of the car,” Lucjan ordered. “All of you…”

REJOICE WITH SOME RAZZLE

BY: GELLY WEINGARTEN @GUILTYPLEASURESNY

What says lighthearted Chanukah fun louder than various plays on the beloved razzle? Bring on the joy of sprinkles and laughter!

RAZZLE PIE

If you are looking for a dessert that’s easy, kid-friendly and festive, look no further than razzle pie! Isn’t ice cream the cure for all ails?

ICE CREAM MIXTURE

1 (56 oz.) tub vanilla ice cream

¾ jar peanut butter

10 black Oreo-type sandwich cookies, crushed

HOMEMADE RAZZLE CRUST

¾ pkg. dark Oreo-type sandwich cookies

½ stick melted margarine

TOPPING

5 black Oreo-type sandwich cookies, broken in pieces, for the sides

Additional cookies and other toppings, as desired

DIRECTIONS

1. To prepare the ice cream mixture, let the ice cream soften. Then mix in the peanut butter and crushed cookies to create a marble effect.

2. Blend together the crust ingredients, then press it into a springform pan

3. Spread the ice cream mixture on top

4. Break the other five sandwich cookies into large chunks. Press these into the ice cream along the sides of the pan.

5. Freeze until solidly frozen.

6. Top with your choice of toppings.

Note: You can choose to use a ready-made crust instead of making your own.

RAZZLE MILKSHAKE

There are no rules here. Add as much or as little of each ingredient as you like according to your family’s preferences. Have fun!

INGREDIENTS

1 (56 oz.) tub vanilla ice cream

¾ jar peanut butter, melted Chocolate syrup or fudge Baker’s Choice razzle mix

Whipped topping spray Toppings to taste, such as nut crunch, corn flakes, crisp rice, lotus crumbs, mini chocolate chips, cookie crumbs, etc.

DIRECTIONS

1. Let the ice cream soften.

2. Fold in the peanut butter, syrup or fudge, and razzle mix to create a marble effect.

3. Top with whipped topping spray and toppings of your choice.

SPRINKLE ICE CREAM SANDWICH COOKIES

These festive and fun ice cream sandwiches spell happiness to any child! They’re soft, sweet and delicious.

INGREDIENTS

1¼ cups sugar

⅔ cup oil

2 tsp. baking powder

2 tsp. vanilla sugar

½ tsp. salt

2 eggs

2 cups flour

½–¾ cup sprinkles

1 (56 oz.) tub ice cream (flavor of choice)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400°.

2. Mix together the first six ingredients in the order listed.

3. Stir in the flour, mixing just until incorporated.

4. Gently fold the sprinkles into the batter.

5. Use a cookie scoop to form cookies. Arrange these cookies 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

6. Bake the cookies for 8 minutes

7. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.

8. While the cookies are still warm, gently press down on each one to flatten it a bit.

9. Let the ice cream soften. Spread the softened ice cream on a cookie sheet, then refreeze it.

10. Using a cookie cutter that’s approximately the size of your cookies, cut out shapes from the ice cream, and then sandwich each ice cream piece between two cookies.

11. Roll the edges of the ice cream sandwich in sprinkles.

12. Freeze immediately.

styling by: CHAVA SCHWARTZ prepared for print by: HADASSAH STEINMAN photo credit: MOSHE GRUNFELD 845-442-0720 doughnuts sponsored by: SHLOIMY’S BAKERY toppings and fillings sponsored by: BAKER’S CHOICE

The Rules

The rules are simple and can be applied to a party featuring either personal salads, razzles or doughnuts.

Each player begins with a base. If they’re playing to create a salad, this means a plate of lettuce each. If the players will be putting together razzles, this means a cup of ice cream. And if they’re playing for the doughnut, this means a plain doughnut.

Working their way around the table, each player takes a turn to spin the dreidel. The letter the dreidel lands on will indicate the additional component that can be added to the base. Nun, of course, means no addition, while a Gimmel means the very best one!

When all the players have all the components, the salads can be tossed with dressing, the razzles blended and topped, and the doughnuts topped and boxed!

We play dreidel on Chanukah to commemorate the Torah learning of the Maccabees, and we celebrate with festivities to commemorate the Chanukah miracle. Now here’s a thought: Why not combine the two? Read on to see how you, too, can create a party out of a dreidel game.

The Salad Game

To Play for Salad

Begin with a base of lettuce, and then spin to add:

Nun: Nun is for, well, nothing.

Gimmel: Gimmel is for the good stuff, which means a choice of craisins, slivered almonds, Nish Nosh crackers, croutons or chow mein.

Hei: Hei is for a choice of chopped peppers, shredded carrots or chopped scallions.

Shin: Shin will get you either some spring mix, cherry tomatoes or radishes.

Play to your health and hearty appetite, and complete with dressing to taste!

The Razzle Game

To Play for Razzle

Begin with a large cup, fill halfway with vanilla ice cream, and spin to add:

Nun: Nun, once again, gets you nothing.

Gimmel: Gimmel is for a huge variety of Baker’s Choice goodies! Think colorful sprinkles, rainbow chips, razzle mix, lotus crunchies and peanut brittle.

Hei: Hei is for a choice of fun cereals, doughnut holes or sandwich cookies.

Shin: Shin is for the addition of chocolate spread, peanut butter or caramel sauce.

Play to your sweet tooth, and blend and top with whipped cream to complete!

The Doughnut Game

To Play for Doughnuts

Begin with a plain doughnut, and spin to fill and decorate with:

Nun: Nun gets you… nothing.

Gimmel: Gimmel, once again, is for a huge variety of Baker’s Choice toppings! Add colorful sprinkles, rainbow chips, lotus crunchies and peanut brittle.

Hei: Hei is for icing! Think chocolate icing, Baker’s Choice caramel cream, or icing in red, blue or white.

Shin: Shin is for fillings — such as jelly, lotus or Baker’s Choice custard — or for toppings such as mini sandwich cookies or doughnut holes for those who are using doughnuts with holes.

Play to your Chanukah celebration, top with whipped cream, and box to complete!

by: RABBI NESANEL YOEL SAFRAN

My artistic soul developed early; my first big break occurred when my juvenile picture of a fairytale chicken so impressed my preschool teacher that it was entered into some kind of state art fair. I quickly shteiged from crayons and watercolors to charcoal, ink brush, acrylics and oils.

It would have been fine if my aesthetic obsession was confined to the studio or gallery, but I soon began to crave beauty and order in all aspects of my life. I’d grow mopey in environments that I deemed as ignoring — or worse, trampling on — what to me seemed to be such an obvious need.

I became insufferable. Perhaps that’s when and why Hashem chose to wean me from my meshugas.

At that point, I decided to drag our young family from an unsightly urban environment to what I felt was the most aesthetic, artsy (yet frum) town in all of Eretz Yisroel. I had pretensions of holing up in one of its centuriesold stone courtyards, gazing blissfully at the azure skies and surrounding emerald mountains through the lattice of our flowering fruit trees.

But that didn’t happen.

Just as we sought to move, there bloomed a local real-estate shortage (as never seen before or since) that spiked rentals of such cottages (if you could even find them) miles higher than our kollel budget would permit. But with dogged determination, I managed to find us a “cozy nest” (what was I thinking?) tucked into the middle of a sprawling, 70-familiesper-building, porch-less tenement complex, which had been incongruously plunked, like an unsightly wart, in the middle of the pastoral hills.

Each day, I’d trudge the path from our urban jungle, heading to the enchanting Old City where I worked. At least that trek, I told myself, afforded my aesthetic soul a chance to breathe. The only problem was that each afternoon and evening I had to make the return trip to the drab confines of our concrete compound (admittedly filled with many fine families whom I, in my aesthetically deprived blindness, failed to properly appreciate).

As the weeks and months wore on, these walks developed within me what I now refer to as “aesthete’s foot” — calluses on my soul, spawned by the shock

treatment of the jarring daily contrasts. The environments began to blur, and as the beauty became less alluring, the unsightliness grew less off-putting.

I had my own private Chanukah neis when my inner eye opened and my outer ones closed. Gashmius’dig beauty devoid of ruchnius became ugly to me, and spiritual beauty came to shine — regardless of its outer packaging. I stopped looking… and started to see, with true Yiddishe eyes.

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

I used to think like a Greek. What I mean is that I used to feel that there was intrinsic value in aesthetic beauty and harmony.

I had pretensions of holing up in one of its centuries-old stone courtyards, gazing blissfully at the azure skies and surrounding emerald mountains through the lattice of our flowering fruit trees. But that didn’t happen.

by: RABBI LEIBEL REZNICK

The Louisville, Kentucky, CourierJournal of July 12, 1953, mentioned a strange story. According to the report, hardware store operator Robert Cox from Clay City found a strange coin in his animal pen, which was located just outside of town. He knew nothing about old coins and was surprised when the relic turned out to be a coin minted in Eretz Yisroel 1,800 years earlier during the Bar Kochva revolution.

Several decades after Churban Bayis Sheini, Shimon bar Kosiba was proclaimed by Rabi Akiva to be the melech haMoshiach. Rabi Akiva called him Bar Kochva. The Rambam tells us that most of the sages agreed with Rabi Akiva.

This proclamation caused a great uprising throughout the Roman Empire, which included much of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Jews rebelled in their countries to fight off the local Roman governors, and eventually, hundreds of thousands of Jews flocked to Eretz Yisroel to join Bar Kochva’s forces. One Roman historian of the era called the uprising a World at War.

According to the Meiri on Avos, the revolution lasted several decades, and the Rashash in Pesachim suggests the possibility that Bar Kochva even rebuilt the Beis Hamikdash. For several years, the Bar Kochva treasurers minted their own coins, which depicted the facade of the Heichal, a lulav and esrog, and other vessels of the Beis Hamikdash, with the motto proclaiming, “Freedom of Yerushalayim.”

Unfortunately, the rebellion met with a terrible defeat in the city of Beitar.

Cox’s coin depicted the gateway into the Heichal of the Beis Hamikdash on one side and a palm branch on the other side. The inscription read “Shimon” (Bar Kochva’s first name) and “Year Two of the Freedom of Eretz Yisroel (which referred to the second year of the Bar Kochva revolt against Rome).”

As far as anyone could remember, the Bar Kochva revolution, which involved much of the Middle East and the Mediterranean rim, did not extend to Clay City, Kentucky — so what was the coin doing there? Stranger still, a similar coin had been found in Louisville, Kentucky, twenty-one years earlier, in 1932. And fifteen years after the discovery of the Clay City relic, yet another Bar Kochva coin was discovered in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, in 1967. Did Bar Kochva have a hole in his pocket as he wandered the back hills of Appalachian Kentucky?

The Team and Their Findings

Shortly after the discovery of the Clay City coin, several noted scholars and numismatists (aka coin experts) were recruited to solve the mystery. Was the coin real or fake? How did Bar Kochva coins get to three different

Bar Kochva in Kentucky?

cities in Kentucky? To get the answers to these questions, common sense dictated that experts in ancient Judean coins and specialists in pre-Columbian history be consulted. Here is a roster of some of the academics who were consulted on the matter and their qualifications:

Dr. Cyrus Gordon, a maverick scholar who taught at Dropsie College, Brandeis University and New York University. An expert in the ancient languages of Mesopotamia and Crete, with highly questionable expertise in Judean coins and ancient Kentuckian history.

Here’s a list of them.

Dr. Jeremiah Epstein, anthropologist, University of Texas. An anthropologist studies social customs and beliefs; how this area of expertise relates to the subject at hand, I am not sure.

Professor Israel T. Naamani of the University of Louisville. Professor Naamani, an Arab-American Muslim (with the first name Israel?), authored a book on modern Israel. At least he lived in Kentucky and had the first name Israel, which is probably why the committee involved him.

Dr. Ralph Marcus of the University of Chicago, professor of Hellenistic (Greek) culture and the works of Josephus Flavius. I assume he was consulted because he found some parallel between Clay City, Kentucky, and Athens, Greece.

I am surprised that the investigators did not consult an auto mechanic to round out the various fields of expertise. In any case, the above four scholars agreed that the coin is genuine and serves as clear evidence of a Jewish presence in pre-Columbian Kentucky. Apparently, the Mammoth Caves of Kentucky would make a great place for the Jewish rebels to hide.

Continuing the roster of experts who were consulted:

Ya’akov (“Yankele”) Meshorer, curator of numismatics (again, that fancy word for coins) at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, from 1969 until 1996. Meshorer was considered the greatest expert in Judean coins.

Haim Gitler, current chief curator of archaeology and curator of numismatics at the Israel Museum. Gitler, who succeeded Meshorer, is now considered the leading expert on ancient Judean coins.

David Hendin, an expert numismatist specializing in ancient Judean coins, chief numismatist of the Joint Sepphoris Project. Hendin authored the Guide to Biblical Coins, which is the iconic guide on the subject of ancient Judean coinage. He presently lives in Nyack, New York.

The aforementioned three Judean coin experts may not be familiar with

the sites and sounds of the Bluegrass State, but they certainly know all there is to know about Bar Kochva coins. They unanimously agreed that the Kentucky coins are unquestionably not genuine. No hesitation or reservation.

On what basis did they render their opinion?

1. It is so obvious that the coins are fake just by looking at them. They look like they were freshly minted that morning by high school students. (I recall the first time I saw photographs of the coins; they made me laugh out loud. Who were they trying to fool?)

2. Some of the ancient Hebrew letters are drawn incorrectly.

3. The coin’s denomination is called a tetradrachm (Heb. selah), and real ones were made from pure silver. The Kentucky coins are bronze.

4. Above the entrance of the Heichal depicted on these fake coins is a Magen David. No ancient coin ever had a Star of David. Actually, the genuine coin depicted a star-like flower design called a rosette above the Heichal. In ancient times, the rosette was a sign of royalty and was, in fact, used by Bar Kochva, who was a Davidic descendant and proclaimed to be Moshiach by Rabi Akiva. (The Rambam mentions that the majority of the rabbanim accepted Rabi Akiva’s proclamation.)

REAL COINS

FAKE COINS

Bar Kochva in Kentucky?

On the genuine design, the stylized rosette can be seen on a lead weight bearing the name Bar Kochva. Perhaps Bar Kochva adopted this rosette design because it resembles a star, and Bar Kochva means the “Son of a Star.”

5. Flanking the lulav on these coins are two stalks of some sort. The genuine Bar Kochva tetradrachm does depict a lulav, but no stalks.

6. The esrog, which appears on the real coins, is missing on the fakes, probably because the esrog was a fruit unfamiliar to the forgers.

Why Kentucky?

The only question remaining is: Was the discovery of the three Bar Kochva coins in Kentucky an elaborate hoax spread over the course of 35 years or was it something more benign?

Ya’akov Meshorer explained that during the late 1800s and early 1900s, devout Christians had a yearning to visit the Holy Land. Souvenir vendors in the British Mandate of Palestine (as they called Eretz Yisroel) would accommodate these tourists who wished to bring home something to signify their historic visit. The vendors sold poorly

REMAINS OF HURVAT ITRI, DESTROYED DURING THE BAR KOCHVA REVOLT

BAR KOCHVA WEIGHT

Bar Kochva in Kentucky?

crafted replicas of the Bar Kochva coin as a memento of their visit, with no intention to fool anyone. The replica was made of bronze, rather than silver, to make them more affordable. About 50 of them are still known to exist.

Kentucky lies within Bible-belt territory and must have had its share of returning tourists who, over the years, lost the token of their pilgrimage. By the time they were discovered, the true history of the “coins” had been forgotten — only to confuse academics decades later.

A Coin of My Own

On a personal note, a number of years ago, I was exploring the eastern wall of Har Habayis. A young Arab approached, asking if I wanted to buy the Bar Kochva tetradrachm he held out in his hand. It was the one depicting the facade of the Heichal, and I asked how much he wanted for it.

“Fifty dollars,” he replied.

Fifty dollars was a good price for a Bar Kochva tetradrachm since they usually sell for around $15,000. I looked at it and told him that the coin is a forgery. It is made of bronze and the real coin was silver.

“Okay, forty-five dollars,” he said.

I laughed and wondered aloud why I would pay so much for a fake coin. I finally got him down to five dollars. I took the coin from his hand and looked at it carefully. The forgery was a copy made from a cast of an authentic tetradrachm. Though it was a fake, since it was an excellent copy of an authentic Bar Kochva coin, it would be useful to me to study the details of the coin.

This past Tisha B’Av I took out the coin and gazed at the image of the Heichal as it looked when it stood 2,000 years ago. It made my eyes tear.

Rabbi Reznick is the author of over 150 magazine articles and eight books. After serving as a maggid shiur in Monsey for over 20 years, Rabbi Reznick spent five years working for the Biblical Archeology research department of the David Dov Foundation of Lakewood, New Jersey.

RUINED WALLS OF THE BEITAR FORTRESS, THE LAST STAND

Our readers’ favorite Chanukah get-together food ideas

Salads! And doughnuts, obviously. That’s a full menu.

Potato kugel (this got a lot of mentions!); some prefer to overnight it

Bagels and spreads (a popular number)

Churros

Franks ‘n blanks with lots of salad

Sushi Pasta dishes and fries

Fettucini and different pasta dishes; cabbage and noodles for fleishig sides

Baked ziti

Baked ziti and some plain pasta for the kids who don’t like the sauce

Doughnuts, eggplant parmesan and ice cream

Vegetable kugels, blintzes and latkes

Salads and blintzes; salads and kugel; salads and baked ziti. Or just salads.

Anything that can be prepared in advance,

frozen and then warmed up for the party

Finger foods like blintzes, franks ‘n blanks, knishes, mini sandwiches, and salads, of course

Latkes; it’s a big ordeal to fry a whole bunch, but they really go

Potato knishes

French fries (a popular option for many readers)

Penne a la vodka for milchig fare; yapchik for fleishig

Doughnuts, pasta, pizza and salad

Kugel and deli rolls

Lasagne

Nish nosh salad

Popcorn; or popcorn and fruits

Onion rolls

Sushi platters always get finished and work well for any type of party

Pizza and fries for dairy fare; chicken poppers

for fleishig

Pulled beef ideas

Rolls, spreads, salads and cheesecakes

Candies and chips

A regular five-course meal with the workload divided among attendees works best for our family; we add some munchies and salad to the menu as well, and the kids get franks and buns, fries, salami sandwiches, soup and other kid-friendly fare.

Buffet-style fare in 9x13” pans

A variety of beverages

Doughnuts!

Selve-serve salads, hot foods and desserts

Buffet-style meats, chicken nuggets and sides

We serve regular supper, with a fun Chanukah add-on

We focus on quantity and not on variety: bagels, salad, potato kugel, eggplant parmesan, baked ziti and French fries

Soups are filling and healthy for everyone.

Cheese latkes

Pizza pinwheels

Pull-apart pies

Family games our readers find enjoyable

Grab bags never did go out of style; they are awfully popular among our readers

Mystery Maccabee: get a gift for someone without knowing who

Collecting signatures for a list of questions

Any kind of game that evokes family memories/jokes

Auction using points earned in a game

The board game “Speak Out” with mouthpieces

For the kids, passing the ball around with prizes wrapped in newspaper

If and Then

Good ol’ dreidel! Or a twist on it: hei= ha, ha (make a joke); nin=nosh: shin-shmuntchke (small gift); gimmel = gelt (chocolate or taffy)

Race game with upsidedown glasses

Nosh memory game, where each set wins the nosh pictured

Treasure hunts

Cutting out faces from pictures and having to figure out whose features they are

Word games

Sudoku using pictures of family members

You’re Busted

Holding an ice cube until you can answer a question

Chanukah food decorating

Filling and decorating doughnuts when questions apply to you

Family- or householdthemed Bingo

Musical chairs

A personalized variation of Perpetual Commotion

The Candyland game featured in last year’s The Monsey View

Personality games; everyday scenarios with multiple-choice answers

Games like Malarky, Headbanz, Name 3 and Taboo, customized for the family

Everyone shares their funniest story

Dress up using someone’s initials, and everyone has to guess whose it is

Card games Customized “Guess Who”

Gag gifts; memory games with family photos and other challenge games

Dreidel games with nosh

Slideshows

Quick paper-andpen games that don’t require prep

Pass the Present Relay races

Hot potato

Playing dreidel with Tatty and Mommy

Helium balloons with a nice message for the head of the family

LARGEST ON THE LAND

The gentle and intelligent elephant is the largest animal roaming the lands. Of the three species — the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant and the Asian elephant — the African bush elephant is the largest. A fully grown male elephant of this species has a height of about 10 feet and weighs in at an impressive 13,000 pounds!

While Asian elephants live an average of 48 years, the life expectancy of African elephants is between 60 and 70 years. Remarkably, the elephant’s stupendous size still allows them to move at a fair 25 miles per hour and swim well in water. In fact, when crossing deep rivers and lakes in search of food, elephants use their trunks as snorkels so they can breathe when fully submerged.

DID YOU KNOW?

Elephant SKIN is almost an inch thick in some areas, and its trademark wrinkles and folds are there for a reason: Elephant skin can retain about ten times more water and dust — the latter of which they use as a form of sunscreen — than smooth skin can, which means their skin provides them with a greater opportunity to keep cool.

An elephant will get either six or seven SETS OF TEETH in his lifetime, though each set comprises only four molars. Each new set of teeth will be larger than the ones preceding it.

AFRICAN OR ASIAN?

In an interesting biological feature, African elephants boast ears the shape of the African continent. An Asian elephant’s ears, on the other hand, are smaller and rounder. This is an example of animal features that are Divinely designed to suit the animal’s habitat. The larger an animal’s ears, the more surface area it has to rid itself of excess body heat. Since African elephants roam under the glare of the sun, Hashem gifted them with the ears that could keep them comfortable in that climate.

Another difference between the African and Asian elephants can be found on their trunks. African elephants have two “fingers” at the end of their trunks, while their Asian counterparts have just one.

An elephant’s TUSKS never stop growing. They are composed of prized ivory (which is the leading cause for poachers killing elephants), and elephants use them to fight as well as to access food.

The elephant’s TRUNK is its most interesting feature yet. It boasts tens of thousands of muscles and is enormously sensitive. Elephants use their trunks to eat, drink, spray water and communicate with other elephants, and it is said that baby elephants suck their trunks in a manner that human babies suck their thumbs. Apparently, this helps young elephants develop the ability to use their trunks effectively.

Elephants also boast tremendously developed BRAINS that help them recall watering holes and food sources, distinguish between languages, and recognize elephants as well as humans they haven’t encountered in years. As it is said, “Elephants never forget.” Elephants are also incredibly compassionate, displaying empathy to other elephants in distress and affection to their young.

By: Hadassah Steinman

JUMBO: A P.T. BARNUM SENSATION

As one of history’s most famous elephants, Jumbo’s story began in 1860, when this African elephant was only four years old. His mother was killed, and he was sold to the London Zoo. At the zoo, Jumbo was cared for by his longtime keeper Matthew Scott. Jumbo lived in a small stable and spent his days giving rides to children, who often numbered even a dozen at a time.

At the age of 21, Jumbo was in declining health and was sold to P.T. Barnum of circus fame. Accompanied by Scott, who continued caring for him, the elephant was shipped to America.

Hailed as the largest elephant in the world, an estimated 20 million visitors came to see Jumbo in his new home. Many of them had never seen an elephant before.

In September of 1885, a city in Ontario, Canada, was host to the Barnum and Bailey Circus. After the circus, as the elephants were being loaded back into the train, another train crashed into the car, and Jumbo was fatally injured.

Today people wonder whether Jumbo was actually the largest elephant in the world (Barnum never allowed him to be photographed), whether he was well cared for (research proves otherwise), and whether his death was staged (due to his ill health). Nowadays Jumbo remains one of the mysteries of the circus and one of the most well-known elephants of all time.

A WHITE ELEPHANT EXCHANGE

If you’re game to play the White Elephant Gift Exchange game this Chanukah, have all party participants bring a wrapped gift to the party, and arrange them in a large pile.

Next, all participants should draw numbers. This will determine the order of who will choose their gift first, second and so on.

When it’s your turn, either choose a wrapped gift from the pile, or nab a gift that’s already been chosen. If someone’s chosen gift has been taken by another player, they can choose or “steal” another gift.

A gift can only exchange hands once per turn, so there’s no taking your gift back if a player has helped herself to it. Also, only three gift swaps between participants are allowed per turn.

LARGER-THAN-LIFE LINGO

THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM is the term for a hugely momentous or difficult topic or issue that everyone in the room is aware of, but no one is daring to mention.

THE PINK ELEPHANT is a subject of hallucination. Even if it’s after the Purim seudah, you don’t really want to admit that you’re seeing one.

If you own A WHITE ELEPHANT, you’re the tired owner of a high-maintenance or expensive possession that is hardly worth the bother.

JUMBO AND MATTHEW SCOTT GIVING A RIDE TO CHILDREN IN LONDON ZOO

RECAP: SHIMON IS GOING TO BUILD HIS OWN SHIP TO RESCUE THE CHILDREN.

YEAH, HE PUT US HERE TO PUNISH ME FOR BEING SO DUMB — THAT’S THE REASON! I JUST WISH I HADN’T GOTTEN YOU STUCK HERE, TOO.

I WOULDN’T HAVE WANTED TO BE STUCK BEHIND WITHOUT YOU, ANYWAY. NOW CHEER UP! WE HAVE TO MAKE THE BEST OF THINGS.

NOW I CAN FOCUS ON IMPORTANT THINGS, LIKE KEEPING US SAFE.

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YONAH KLEIN illustration: JACKY YARHI

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Find words on the board containing four letters or more. Letters of a word must be connected in a chain (each letter should be adjacent to the next either vertically, horizontally or diagonally), and each letter can only be used once in a given word.

The following are not allowed in Boggle:

Adding “s” to a word • Proper nouns

• Abbreviations • Contractions • Acronyms

POINTS

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

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BOGGLE WINNERS

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Name of winner: Mommy Amount of points: 50

Names of competing players: Chaya, Sara

Some words only the winner found: shirk

The longest word found on the board: miraculous

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Family name: Stein, 845-xxx-8236

Name of winner: Gitty Amount of points: 55

Names of competing players: Raizy, Charny

Some words only the winner found: came, ride, shed, side, warm

The longest word found on the board: cloth

A new word learned from the board: thus

Last week’s bonus word: MIRACULOUS

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Black, brand new in box. Selling for $590, in store $730.00. 8455385693

JOOLZ AER

Brand new in box. Selling for $360.00. reg price $450.00 845.538.5693

MUTSY STROLLER SALE

Brand new, Mutsy EVO strollers (not travel). SaleOnly $100! (Regular $400). Many satisfied customers already. For more info/pics Text/call- 845-521-6871

DRESSER FOR SALE

Beautiful 3 door Italian dresser with mirror for sale. High sheen mahogany. Brand new condition. Best offer, pictures available, txt only 8457460486

BLUE VELVET CHAIRS

Beautiful blue velvet chairs to sell in brand new condition. Includes 6 chairs and 2 armchairs. Price Negotiable. Please call/ text 845-376-6596

MASTER BEDROOM SET

Full master bedroom set Including armor, dresser with big mirror, night chest, 44” headboards. Great price. Pictures available text 8455381570

FURNITURE FOR SALE

Moving sale! Stunning Master bedroom furniture, dining room furniture, dinette set, couch, chandelier, crib, appliances; for super prices! 845-2487859

BEDROOM SET

Selling beautiful cherry and gold colored bedroom set. Worth 5k. 48 inch headboard. Dresser, night table, armoire. $930. 8455963458

REAL ESTATE

APT FOR RENT

Newly renovated apt avail immed : 2 bedrooms: stunning bathroom: spacious kitchen: quartz counters; fancy lights: elegant flooring: Spacious Storage Shed: Very big backyard. TEXT ONLY. (917)830-6341

GARAGE FOR RENT

Spacious Detached garage available for rent in the remsen area. 500 sq ft. Driveway access. $550/month Call 9179684561. Pls text or lv msg

CHESTNUT RIDGE

Lease; 2,500 SF Remodeled office, Easily accessible. Cubicles, kitchen, Conference, & More. Call or Text Chaim Volvovitz at 845-535-9961. NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Nova North Commercial

BASEMENT FOR RENT

Beautiful brand new finished basement on Decatur Ave approx. 550sq ft to rent. Nice kitchenette, internet, phone lines,split unit cooling and heating. 845-587-3476

OFFICE RENTAL

Private beautiful new 2 1/2 room office suite. If interested please call with clear message 845422-0069

GARAGE RENTAL

Large three door garage available for rent. Chestnut Ridge area. Please call 646995-8788

WAREHOUSE OFFICE

Looking to share warehouse/ office space in Wyckoff NJ, 1000-1500 Sq ft, $3000$4000. Contact 845-8003573.

OFFICE SPACE

Looking for office space in the Wesley Hills / Forshay area? Private, quiet, clean 250 square ft space available! Kitchenette, patio area, private bathroom and designated parking area. Text 845-533-3019 for more info. Available immediately!

NEW CITY RENTAL

Large 6 bedroom house in New city avail to rent for 1-6 months. Call-Txt 973-9703217

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KOSHER VILLA IN CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA

Beautiful villas with saltwater heated pool on gorgeous property. All amenities and kitchen accessories included. Near shul & Kosher grocery. Reasonable rates! call/text 347-224-5574

HELP WANTED

BOOKKEEPING ASSISTANT

Seeking female bookkeeping assistant. eturnheim@ bikurcholim.org

OFFICE POSITION

A credit card processing office is looking to hire a female secretary •2+ years office experience • Fluent English language and writing skills • Friendly, outgoing and good people/phone skills

•Motivated to work long term •Positive energy •Responsible •part time option if constant email access is available

•Competitive pay and potential for growth. Submit resume to gm@iqmpayment. com

TEACHING POSITIONS

Yeshiva Spring Valley (boys) of Monsey is now accepting resumes for the General Studies department for September 2022 - ‘23 School Year. Following Positions available: • Lower Elementary School Teacher (M-TH 12:45-4:00); • Title1 English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher • Teacher’s Assistants (M-TH 12:45-4:00) Teaching experience a must. Professional atmosphere and competitive salary. Please include references and email to gss@yeshivaspringvalley. org or FAX to 845-356-8551

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

DRIVER WANTED

Looking for a driver to do trips for employees with a 15-passenger van. Must be available from 8:00 am - 9:30 am and 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm. Phone: 845-2059862 Email: MGrunwald@ commhealthcare.com

LIMUDEI KODESH PRINCIPAL

Monsey Bais Yaakov elementary school looking for limudei kodesh principal for Sept. 2023. Please email resume to: schoolprincipalmonsey@ gmail.com

TEACHERS WANTED

Join Bais Yaakov Chofetz Chaim of Pomona Where Midos & Derech Eretz reign supreme. Warm, Relaxed, atmosphere! Our handpicked staff will embrace and support you. Positions Available: Grade Six ELA, History, Science. After School Program. Email Resume To: 44camphillroad@thejnet. com or call: 845.362.3166. Excellent pay! Apply today!

HELP WANTED

Are you feeling stuck in your job with no room for growth or your salary is to low to pay your bills? reach out we can help you get into a company that will value your talents and compensate accordingly. 3474219345 eva@thekey2leads.com

HELP WANTED

Male individual needed for a 17 year old boy with a tracheotomy after 3pm and on weekends in New City, NY. Please call 718-336-6073 X309

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED

Airmont/Monsey Area. M-Th 1p-8p and Fri 10a-6p or 11a-7p. Includes Light Housekeeping, No Cooking. Preferred applicant will have own car and can complete carpool from Tenafly, NJ. Call (201) 663-3767

OFFICE POSITION

Medical Supply in Monsey is looking for a full time employee. Days: MondayThursday+Sunday. Computer knowledge, English and willingness to work. 40K/ year Please Call 845-371-1700

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!

Local property Management Company is looking for a f/t secretary. office Experience required. Great environment, Great pay. Please email resume to rcmanageoffice@gmail.com

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MATH TEACHER

Yeshiva Bais Mikroh is looking for a Title 1 Math Teacher. Please email resume to office@baismikroh.org or call 845-425-4880 ext 115.

HELP WANTED

Seeking a stimulating challenging position in a diverse environment? we have it for you, 50k salary plus transportation provided. eva@thekey2leads.com

OFFICE POSITION

Office in Monsey is seeking a capable individual for an open position within the finance department. Great opportunity with potential, good pay and Heimish environment. Please email resume to chaimm@ easterndrayage.com

WE’RE HIRING!

Upscale jewelry store in monsey is looking to hire a part time energetic sales lady. Sunday’s included. Please email resume: jewelrypersonal@gmail.com

F/T POSITION

Full time position operating printing and finishing machines. Great benefits package. Basic computer skills a must. Willing to train. Send resume to jobs@ mailwayservices.com or for more info call 845-499-4057.

POSITION AVAILABLE

TAG Rockland is looking for an FT energetic & mature individual for client assistance and data management. Must be a quick learner, possess strong multi-tasking and interpersonal skills, and be proficient in English and Yiddish. Tech-savvy is a plus. Email hr@tagrockland.org, fax 845-209-3145, or leave a message at 845-393-1824.

HELP WANTED

Looking for a detail oriented person for an office position. Candidate must have good customer service. General computer skills and quickbooks knowledge is required. For more info email: HR@QAHVAC

F/T ESTIMATOR

Construction office seeking f/t estimator. Must have strong communication and writing skills, possess an understanding of architectural plans and be a motivated team player. Knowledge in Microsoft excel, Adobe and experience with takeoff software such as BlueBean a plus. Send resume to szeiger@ industryconstructionservices.com

LEAD BOOKKEEPER

Small Back Office seeking organized and motivated Lead Bookkeeper to onboard new clients, manage bookkeeping team, and oversee clients’ financial data. Min of 3 yrs Quickbooks experience required. $70k/ yr+. Resumes@careerlyny. com.

ARAP SPECIALIST

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

MEDICAL OFFICE

We are seeking a full or part time Ophthalmic Assistant. We are willing to train the right person. Skills and responsibilities include: *Obtaining patient medical histories and relevant information

*Visual acuity measurement *Automated refractometry. Candidate must have: *Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

*Professional appearance and demeanor *Must like working with children. We are located 257 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern (adjacent to Good Samaritan Hospital). Please email Lm.rocklandicare@gmail. com or call 845-234-4020

DESIGNER

Are you a self-motivated creative individual, looking for an opportunity to grow and develop your skills?

We are seeking a talented designer to join our expanding team! Experience required. Full-Time Position. Please email resume to: jobs@ upgradeny.com

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GREAT SALES POSITION

Be Your Own Boss! “Be in business for yourself not by yourself” best training + support provided, great benefits and retirement package. Please email dglick@newyorklife.com or call 845-639-5216

HS SECRETARY

A.M. secretary in BY high school. Hours begin at 8:30 am. Candidate will have minimum 3 yrs experience, be computer proficient, detail oriented, multi-tasker. Email resume to admin@ bysmiriam.org

TUTOR WANTED

Chassidishe cheder looking for a male tutor for title one. 3:30-5:30. Please call 8452637445

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate management company is looking for a full time employee for the billing department. Please call 773-365-1818 Ext. 107 or send an email to ibraun@ thechicagopm.com

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

RECRUITERS NEEDED

We are looking for experienced recruiters who would like to work for a company that does not compete with you and earn $100k+ per year. Email FlexibleRecruiter@ gmail.com “Be in business for yourself but not for by yourself”

150+ JOB OPENINGS!

Stop wasting your time going through all the jobs classifieds. Simply email your resume to Info@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com to explore your options & maximize your career. Or Call/Text/ WhatsApp 732-800-7633 Strictly confidential & completely free.

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SERIOUS OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A CASE MANAGER

Earn your BA or Masters degree from a prestigious university, in CASE MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES, from home. Yeshiva and Seminary credits accepted. FAFSA and student loans available to cover tuition. For more information please contact us at: 18182065859 or email: supershevi36@gmail.com.

SECRETARY

F/T Secretary position available For immediate hire. highly motivated, excellent phone skills, Able to multi task, must have transportation, Good pay. Send resume: yitzi.k@ wefighttickets.com

SALES POSITION

Growing commercial cleaning company is looking to hire an outside sales person. Ideal position for someone with great sales skills who deserves to finally get their career into the fast lane. APPLY TODAY. email: careers@thecrewgroup.com

TITLE I MENTOR

Local Elementary Girls’ school looking for a Title I mentor in the afternoon. Good pay. Please fax resume to: 845-352-6571.

LADY DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

GO-DRIVE is looking to hire a responsible, mature woman to be a Driving Instructor. Must have Drivers License for at least 5 Years’. Training will be provided. Please leave us a clear message at 845.600.4444 #25.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

seeking a full time HCBS and CM Support for a bust service provider. Great environment with lots of potential! contact 845-502-2062

PART TIME

Property management office in New City seeking P/T bookkeeping assistant/ secretary. Some office experience required. Hours Mon-Thurs 9-3- slightly flexible. Email resume to office@statewidepm.us

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Mesikos is looking to hire caring individuals to work one on one with special needs children in a pleasant and stimulating environment. Full time & part time positions available. Send resume to info@mesikos.com / call: 845-414-9606 Ext.

204

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

CLERICAL ASSISTANT

Insurance Company seeking Underwriter Assistant. Well paid position with excellent potential for growth. Please email resume to rlevine@ highviewnational.com. Job description available upon request.

CASE COORDINATOR

Home Care Agency based in Monroe seeking Case Coordinator to assist and coordinate services, follow up on patient care, and provide support to both providers and patients. Tremendous potential for growth. $55k/ yr+. Will reimburse for travel. Resumes@careerlyny.com.

SECRETARY FT

Frum import company seeks organized, responsible and efficient individual to work in our Secaucus, NJ office, near Passaic, Teaneck, Monsey. Experience with word, excel and MS office a plus; room to grow. Great opportunity for the right applicant. Email resume : jobs@ designstyleshome.com

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TEACHER WANTED

Looking for a teacher for our Montessori classroom. Willing to train. Please call 845-414-9606 EXT. 204

CARE MANAGER OPPORTUNITY!

We are seeking to hire male and female care managers to join our growing team to coordinate services for children and youths who have emotional, mental, behavioral, or chronic health conditions and their families. Flexible schedule! Amazing one time opportunity! Willing to train the right candidate! Please send your resume to joboffersmonsey58@gmail. com.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Looking for a job with a great office environment? Property Management company located in Spring Valley is seeking to hire. Candidate should be organized, detail oriented, and able to multi task. Please email resume to propertym319@gmail.com.

HIRING!

Established agency in Monsey is looking to hire a female employee for a coordinating position with excellent organization skills, strong verbal communication skills, and detail oriented. Great pay for the right candidate. Please send your resume to myofficejobmonsey@gmail. com

DO YOU WANT TO GET PAID WELL FOR YOUR BA?

Seeking a qualified employee to coordinate services. Individual should be a quick learner and have great communication skills. Flexible schedule! Amazing benefits! BA Required. Send your resume to: recruitmentdepartment845@gmail.com.

DRIVER NEEDED

Driver to pick up 3 students in Tenafly, NJ and return to Airmont/Monsey area. Pick up M-Th at 4pm and Fri 12:45pm. Gas Paid but Personal Car Required. Inquiries Call - (201) 6633767

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POLISHED RESUME

Polished Resumes written by a certified copywriter, 200+ satisfied customers. Also writer for web content and letters. Proofread by a college educated editor. Resumes standard: 48 hour turnaround. Express available. Contact Sarah Menczer, ccs at thejewishwriter@gmail.com call/text 347-409-5182

WEEKEND AIDE

SEEKING WEEKEND

CAREGIVER $40/HR.

Seeking a weekend caregiver for my grandmother. Please be aware this is a physically demanding job. Candidates must be physically strong and capable of bearing considerable weight. The main job requirement is lifting and transferring a wheelchair-bound woman when required. A full time nurse is always present who cares for all the feedings/ meds etc. Overnight shifts are also available. References required. Please call or text 914-450-4425.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

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

AMAZING OPPORTUNTIY!

We are looking to hire a responsible yingerman to be a coordinator in our busy office. Heimishe environment. Excellent pay and growth potential. Yeshiva Degree or some experience required. Send your resume to Apply1554jobs@gmail.com

ONE TIME OPPORTUNITY!

Are you looking for a job that’s more then just paperwork? A job that requires head work and HEART work? We are looking to hire qualified care managers to join our growing team. Willing to train the right candidate. Paid holidays and vacation. Please send your resume to Jobopening142@gmail.com

ONE TIME OPPORTUNITY!

Growing Monsey office is looking to hire a secreatry/ coordinator to join our growing team. Individual must be detail oriented, organized, and quick to learn. Great benefits and lots of potential for growth. Willing to train the right candidate. Please send your resume to employeeslovetoworkhere@ gmail.com.

help wanted

babysitting

JOIN A SPECIALIZED FIELD!

Change our students’ future while growing your knowledge base of behavioral and social skills professions. Immediate full-time positions for female providers are available in our Encore Center at 21 Grove Street in Spring Valley. Please call Yides Goldberg at 845422-8070 ext. 202

BABYSITTING

BABYSITTER

Warm and caring babysitter available in Airmont. Steady and drop-ins are welcome. Ages 1 and up. 845-262-0271

SERVICES

FINGERPRINTS PHOTOGRAPHY

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

MASSAGE THERAPY

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

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

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

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

PROFESSIONAL

HAIRCUTS & STYLING

Great prices. Call Miri 845426-7561

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 shelves, stands, trays & centerpieces 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/Homebound 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

Natural Health Support, text 347 2287578

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/WhatsApp 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

Zichron Eliezer mailing Gemach 845-213-5617

Hachnosas Kallah loan gemach 347-415-1525

Heimish Chicken soup 845-3523959

Costume Used or new 8455380990

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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

FLY HIGH BALLOONS

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

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

SHAIMOS PICK UPS 845-461-3084

EARPIERCING

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

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

PHOTO ALBUMS

Professional albums for all occasions at great rates. Designsbyruchy@gmail.com / 845-587-9286.

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

Shatnez

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

LADY DRIVER

ZC’s car service 8456423833 Long distance only. Fast, safe, & convenient

CHANUKAH!

Interactive graphology workshop. Great for teachers gathering, business parties, school programs and family get togethers. 845-642-3213

MYSTIQUE

Looking for morning help10:30-2:30. Candidate must be able to multi-task. 8456824366

HANDYMAN/CARPET

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

JOB WANTED

Seeking a remote data entry position for an experienced male employee. Please call 845-328-0674.

DEBT RELIEF

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

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TAXI SERVICE

Medea & Francesco

Private Drivers. New York- Manhattan- BronxQueens- Brooklyn- Long Island- Staten IslandNew Jersey- LakewoodWilliamsburg. Airport: JFK- La Guardia- Newark. Service 24/7. Long Distance Travel. +1(845)682-2603 taxidriver2239@gmail.com

GARTLECH

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

ODDS & ENDS

SEEKING DONATIONS

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

DONATE REAL ESTATE

Donate your unwanted Real Estate to help widows and Children for art gallery (some cash terms apply) tax deduction available. 718-5764511

GOWNS

GOLD GOWN

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

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

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

FREE GIVEAWAYS

grey bedroom set, includes 2 beds, dresser and night table. 845-608-6104

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2 BEDROOM APT

Walk in 2 bedroom, kitchen, Pinebrook area. Special discount for Kollel/ Rebbe/ Bnei Torah. Monsey Realty 845-376-0906

CHESTNUT RIDGE

Newly renovated 2 and half bedrooms on Keith. 17 minutes walk from 59, for rent [no smartphones] Call Monsey Realty 845-376-0906

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Administrative assistant position available in a heimish, male local e-commerce business. Stimulating work, Beginners welcome, Training Provided, Great pay and big potential for growth and other great benefits email resume: jobs845637@gmail.com

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FULFILLING OFFICE POSITION?

Are you motivated, responsible, organized and possess the ability to multitask? We are a Real Estate company based in Monsey with a frum environment and are seeking to hire an administrative assistant/bookkeeper. Some office experience as well as

basic knowledge in Excel and Word is required. Please email your resume to: hr@ wepgr.com

NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Giving away High Value commercial properties in PA with big lots. Just pay transfer fee. $47K required 212-4701708 lv msg

HORIZON CT.

4 Bedrooms option additional 2 bedroom with playroom on Horizon. Call 845-376-0906

HCBS SERVICE COORDINATOR

Excellent opportunity to work in Home Community Based Services for Chesed 24/7.Develop relationship with families and care managers. Will train. Warm, caring and welcoming female

work environment. Excellent compensation. Please call 845-354-3233 ext.1120 or send resume to: kfireman@ chesed247.org

GROUP HOME DSP

SHARE 24/7 is looking for a caring, devoted and kind staff member to work with high functioning developmentally disabled young women. Overnight 2x a week from 5pm-9am. Please call 845-354-3233 ext.1112 or send resume to efeder@ chesed247.org

MAALOS SEMINARY AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAM

Seeking to hire a talented staff for a full-time position. A possibility for flexible hours. Fulfilling, fun, warm and pleasant environment. Call 845-659-7973 or 732691-1843

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