Issue 389

DISTINCTION OF COLLECTIONS

תשרפל םינמז אשת יכ

SWEET MEMORIES

(Re: Buried in a Sugar Mountain, Issue 388)

What fun it was to read about the goodies of the good old days! While I’m way too young to be a bubby (I was a child in the late 1990s and early 2000s), I definitely still remember bell cupcakes! I remember them as the “mommy treat” my mother really loved. I also recall learning about them when learning hilchos brachos in elementary school. I guess it wasn’t too long ago that they were still being sold. Keep the nostalgia coming!

EXTRA CREDIT

(Re: Live and Let Live; Inbox, Issue 388)

In response to the letter-writer who called on us to “live and let live”: While jerky itself may not be an issue, we definitely learn in Parshas Kedoshim about being extra careful even with what is halachically permitted — kadesh es atzmecha b’mutar lach. There is definitely an issue with the level of materialism we have grown accustomed to. Much of it is probably due to the prevalence of sharing photos and ideas with anyone and everyone. Those who are not yet on the level of refraining from these extras should at least not discourage those who do. Anonymous

FOOD VS. FOODIE

(Re: Live and Let Live; Inbox, Issue 388)

As Yidden, we look to grow in our Yiddishkeit, and living like a Yid includes eating like one. On Chanukah, someone asked Rav Moshe

Wolfson what represents Yavan today, and he replied, “Sushi.”

Eating food that represents other cultures, and food eaten “on the go,” without a plate or cutlery (where and when do you say borei nefashos?) is not the Torah way.

Can you visualize your grandfather walking down the street, sipping from a hot cup and munching on jerky? Or chewing gum? Or eating sushi? Any food that is not respectable enough to be served at a rebbe’s tisch or a state dinner is not for us. We don’t “live and let live,” because our environment has an influence on us. Yiddishkeit is not a democracy.

To quote Rav Ephraim Wachsman, “Eating is avodas Hashem, talking about food is nivul peh.” Foodie culture is not the Torah way.

Faygie Diskind

CAR TROUBLE

(Re: When the Wheels Go Round, Issue 387)

Thank you for your informative and hashkafically sound magazine.

A note about your recent article on limousines and party buses, which featured a Mercedes: Please be more sensitive to the survivors who are still among us, some of whom were forced into slave labor for Mercedes during WWII. It is painful for them (and many of their descendants) to see Yidden riding around in Mercedes, Volkswagens and other German-made cars. My husband spent his formative childhood years in Bergen-Belsen; we do not buy any German products at all.

Is it asking too much that we not promote their products? It’s almost Purim, the Yom Tov when we try to eradicate their memory.

Thank you for your attention.

HOW TO REACH THEM?

(Re: Angels Dressed as Firefighters; Inbox, Issue 385)

D.S.

We love The Monsey View; everything about it is amazing.

What’s the phone number for the Matzielai Aish organization mentioned by a letter-writer a few weeks back? I’m sure there are many Monsey residents who would like to have

their phone number on hand in case of emergency. Do any readers have it? Please send it in.

Thank you, and may we never need to call them,

FRUIT FUN

I.N.

(Re: Galettes Galore, Issue 384)

Thank you so much for this great recipe. We really enjoyed making it for Purim.

The girls at the Gesher transition program

YOUR VOICE

HITCHHIKING

Most are probably aware of the NYS law that prohibits hitchhiking on public roadways. Pulling off onto the shoulder may be a gray area. It is, however, difficult to expect ehrliche Yidden to ignore people waiting for a ride.

The problem is that stopping abruptly jeopardizes the driver’s safety, as the drivers behind are not expecting him to stop. The safe way to pick up hitchhikers would be if the hitchhiker stands next to a driveway, allowing the driver to pull off the road and into the driveway to pick up the passenger. Stopping in the middle of the roadway is also likely to cause a chillul Hashem

M.H. Samet

TZITZIS CARE

I’d like to share a simple way to clean a wool tallis or tallis katan

1. Spray stains with Shout Triple Action.

2. Wrap the tzitzis around a 4-inch plastic clip.

3. Place a Tide 4-in-1 pod in the washer along with the tallis

4. Add bed linen, and wash in the same cycle.

5. When still damp after final spin, iron on wool setting. A Balebusta Who Wants To Help!

PARSHAS KI SISA

Front to Back

The pasuk tells us that Moshe Rabbeinu asked to see Hakadosh Baruch Hu. Hashem replied that Moshe would not be able to see His face, as no human could survive such a revelation. However, Moshe would be able to see Hashem’s back, k’vyachol: “V’ra’isa es achorai, u’panei lo yeira’u” (Shemos 33: 18–23).

The Chasam Sofer points out something incredible. Often, we watch or experience events and wonder why Hakadosh Baruch Hu coordinated matters this way. What was the point? Why did this happen?

After time passes, sometimes even an extended period of time, we suddenly see the full picture in front of our eyes. Suddenly, we can connect the dots and see the hashgachas Hashem that coordinated the events leading up to a certain goal. It becomes clear — achorai , in hindsight — that everything that happened was with a purpose.

If we want to see Hashem’s “Face,” we should not examine every event in our lives immediately. As time passes, we may get to see how everything took place for a specific purpose.

WHEN THE CHASAM SOFER was a young bachur learning in Mintz under his rebbi, Rav Nosson Adler, zt”l, he used to sleep at the home of one of the local ba’alei batim.

At that time, the French army passed through the town, and the law was that if a soldier needed a place to sleep, he could demand a bed in any local home. It happened that a French soldier asked to sleep in the home where the Chasam Sofer was staying. Thus, Chasam Sofer was forced to share a room with a gentile soldier for an extended period of time.

The Chasam Sofer was not very pleased with this arrangement. But the soldier was impressed with him. He noticed that his roommate was always pleasant and wise, and he begged the Chasam Sofer to teach him about the ways of the Yidden and the Torah. The Chasam Sofer had no choice but to acquiesce, and

they spent time discussing Torah topics together.

For years, the Chasam Sofer wondered why Hakadosh Baruch Hu had placed him in that position — to share a room and interact so closely with a non-Jew.

Decades later, the Chasam Sofer was the renowned rav of Pressburg, a city that pulsated Jewish life, replete with talmidei chachamim and ehrliche Yidden. Pressburg was part of the Austrian Empire, and war broke out between France and Austria.

As the war raged, two local Yidden discovered valuable ammunition with French markings in a nearby field. The two had difficulty figuring out how to divide their spoils and turned to the beis din of the Chasam Sofer to adjudicate. The beis din ruled in favor of one of the parties and signed a document stating that the ammunition belonged to him. The signature did not list the

Chasam Sofer’s name, but was stamped “Beis Din – Pressburg.”

The man who lost the case promised to take revenge. Shortly afterward, the French army searched the home of the Yid who had won the din Torah and found the ammunition in his possession. Along with the arms, they found the document signed by the beis din. As head of the beis din, the Chasam Sofer was accused of collaborative rebellion and was put on trial.

On the day of the trial, the Chasam Sofer was taken to the courthouse where an assembly of justices sat around in a half-circle formation. Each one held a sword.

The hearing began. Suddenly, the presiding judge requested a recess and went into a side room together with the Chasam Sofer. “Do you recognize me?” the judge asked. “No,” replied the Chasam Sofer. The judge gave his name. It was the French soldier who had shared a room with him decades before.

“I remember you to be an honest and upright person,” the judge said. “You don’t need to fear; I will make sure nothing bad happens to you. I will just ask you to cooperate with the trial process so that it should look right to my peers. Please ignore the weapons in the room and share your argument clearly before the jury.”

The hearing resumed. The Chasam Sofer presented his arguments and was acquitted against all odds.

Later, the Chasam Sofer marveled at the way Hakadosh Baruch Hu runs the world in a manner of “V’ra’isa es achorai, u’panei lo yeira’u.” Years before, Hashem made that French soldier wind up in Mintz and sleep in the same room as the young Chasam Sofer so that when the time would come, this relationship would stand by to rescue the tzaddik *

The story of Purim follows this theme as well.

From beginning to end, the story of the megillah spanned fourteen years. As it was happening, no one realized that the miracle of Purim was playing itself out. What was the connection between Achashveirosh’s seudah, the elimination of a Gentile queen, and the appointment of Esther to the throne? In middle of all this was the incident of Bigsan and Seresh, which seemed totally unrelated. Haman’s rise to power was another seemingly isolated element. Only as the story wound to a close did it become clear that each incident was actually a piece of a single puzzle.

In our lives, too, Hashem’s Master Plan often becomes apparent only in hindsight. As the events of our lives play out, we cannot always see the point immediately. Who can understand the ways of Hashem? The purpose of every detail only becomes clear once the full picture is pieced together — and viewed “from behind.”

Adapted from the teachings of Rav Mordechai Freundlich, zt”l.

As head of the beis din, the Chasam Sofer was accused of collaborative rebellion and was put on trial.

New Regulations Target Us, Yeshivas Tell Judge

Efforts to have a preliminary injunction issued to prevent the state from implementing its latest round of regulations to mandate yeshiva curriculums continued in New York State Supreme Court last week, with the lawyer representing yeshiva groups arguing that Orthodox schools are being unfairly targeted.

Hamodia reported that Justice Christina L. Ryba heard arguments from Avi Schick for the yeshivas and Assistant State Attorney General Bill Scott on behalf of the state.

Schick said that it was clear that exemptions in the regulations were created to exclude all of New York’s private schools except for yeshivas. Those exemptions include offering New York State Regents examinations, which are given by some yeshivas, or being accredited by another agency. Previous attempts to mandate private school curriculums had yeshivas joined by Catholic schools and other institutions affected by the requirements to ensure that all state schools offer an education that is “substantially equivalent” to that being offered in public schools, as required by law since 1895. Yeshiva advocates have argued that their students acquire significant critical thinking and analytical skills in their Jewish studies, that school success should be judged by student outcomes, and that attempts to regulate their curricula illegally violate parental and religious rights.

The fact that none of New York’s other private school groups opposed the latest regulations made it painfully clear that they were designed to affect yeshivas only, noted Schick.

“The fact that non-yeshivas are exempt isn’t happenstance,”

said Schick. “This is a case in which they didn’t shoot the arrow and get the bullseye — they shot the arrow and then drew the lines around it.”

Under the new regulations, yeshivas would be subject to review by a Local School Authority, which would be the schools chancellor in New York City, and the local public school boards elsewhere. In addition to being required to offer a core curriculum of English, math, science and social studies, yeshivas would also have to teach patriotism, citizenship and history; a study of the Declaration of Independence and the United States and New York State Constitutions; New York State history and civics; physical education; health education regarding alcohol, drugs and tobacco abuse; highway safety; traffic regulation; fire drills, fire, arson and injury prevention, and CPR and AED use.

Additionally, all subjects would have to be taught in English, a requirement that does not exist for schools that are not subject to LSA review. Schick noted incredulously that the New York State Department of Education website “proudly boasts” that it offers more than 300 dual-language programs in its own schools.

Scott, however, insisted that the regulations apply equally to all private schools and do not single out any nonpublic school or religious groups. He categorized the request for a preliminary injunction as inappropriate, saying that the yeshiva groups have not “pointed to any immediate risk that… their school will be determined to provide a non-substantial equivalent education” and that “there’s no indication that any parent’s choice of their school has been impacted.”

Opposing that statement, Schick observed that the state is already in the process of reviewing yeshivas’ secular curricula and noted that the effort to single out yeshivas was “a feature of

the regulations, not a flaw.”

Ryba gave no timeline for when she might issue a ruling, saying only that it would be in due time. Rabbi Yisroel Reisman, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah Vodaath, which is one of the plaintiffs in the case, commented on the latest round of legal arguments, saying that while “advocating for yeshivas is our job, we wait to see from which direction Hakadosh Baruch Hu will bring the yeshuah.”

Key Malfunction Prompts Recall of 800,000+ Nissan Rogues

More than 809,000 of Nissan’s popular small sport utility vehicles are being recalled after the automaker discovered that their folding keys could lead to an accidental engine shutoff.

The recall covers Nissan Rogue S vehicles from model years 2014 to 2020 and Nissan Rogue Sport S vehicles from model years 2017 to 2022 that have jackknife-style folding keys. According to Nissan, the internal pivot on the key can weaken over time, allowing the key to rotate downward while the car is driving. Any contact with the fob while the key is in this collapsed position could cause the engine to shut off, increasing the potential risk of a crash.

Nissan has said it is still coming up with a final remedy for the problem and plans to contact drivers this month. At this time, drivers are advised to only use the key in its non-folding position and not to attach any accessories to the key fob. Those whose key cannot remain in the open position should contact their local Nissan dealer.

Hatzolah Conducts School Bus Rescue Drill at West Maple Farm

Three months after a school bus slammed into a house in New Hempstead and less than two weeks after a minor bus accident took place on the same block, Rockland Hatzolah conducted a school bus rescue drill to provide its members with hands-on train-

ing for similar situations.

Approximately 35 Hatzolah members took part in the March 5th drill at West Maple Farm inside two school buses, one of which had been purchased by farm owner Zev Oster. Rockland Daily reported that Oster had been planning to remove the seats from the bus to turn the vehicle into a “corn box” where children will be able to play in the kernels, but was happy to let Hatzolah use the bus for the drill while the seats were still in place.

Members practiced extricating victims from the bus and loading them onto three ambulances that were brought to West Maple Farm for the rescue drill. Hatzolah CEO Rabbi Yosef C. Golding told The Monsey View that the training session was an extremely productive effort, one that helped his members continue finetuning their emergency preparedness skills.

“Rockland Hatzolah is constantly looking ahead, training members for scenarios that they hopefully will never need to implement,” said Rabbi Golding.

Financial Woes Loom as COVID SNAP Benefits End Nationwide

COVID-era benefits that provided families with significant assistance at the grocery checkout have come to an end, with nearly 30 million Americans affected by the change.

The extra funding of up to $200 per month that was provided through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the pandemic was a lifeline for many. The benefits, known as emergency allotments, were allocated to help families deal with the financial difficulties of COVID and were initially slated to conclude at the end of the 2022 calendar year. While the extra funding had already been terminated in 18 states by that time, emergency al-

lotments were approved through the end of February in the remainder of the country, with March 1st bringing a sobering new reality.

With inflation still running high, No Kid Hungry Director Rachel Sabella told Pix 11 that she fully anticipates that struggling families will find themselves experiencing renewed difficulties.

“For families living paycheck to paycheck, losing $100 to $200 a month is a very big deal,” said Sabella. “It means running out of money for groceries before the end of the month.”

Sabella recommended that families get rescreened for SNAP in the hopes of getting approved for larger benefits, particularly for those whose financial situations have changed, for example due to higher rents and child care fees or loss of income.

Hatzolah Members and Their Wives Honored at Annual Appreciation Event

It was a night to remember for more than 200 Rockland Hatzolah members who were celebrated for their roundthe-clock efforts to serve the local community.

In addition to recognizing the volunteers who drop everything without notice when an emergency occurs, Rockland Hatzolah honored their wives as well, acknowledging the vital role that they play in the emergency medical corps’ efforts. Rockland Hatzolah executive director Rabbi Yosef Golding called the Hatzolah wives heroes, acknowledging the sacrifices they are called upon to make all year long.

“Their dedication and support to the cause of saving lives allows Hatzolah to breathe life into our community, literally and figuratively,” said Rabbi Golding.

Among those who came to the Atrium to honor Hatzolah members were Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht, Supervisor Specht’s chief of staff Mona Montal, Town Council members David Wanounou and Yehuda Weissmandl, and Rockland County legislators Philip Soskin, Aron Wieder and Joel Friedman.

Hatzolah’s top 50 responders of the year were singled out for special recognition and received gifts of appreciation for their dedication.

Winter is receding, and spring will soon provide an exquisite backdrop to the majestic Pesach season. The air will be perfumed with blossoming trees as all of creation will glow in rebirth.

But along with gentle breezes and spring fever comes the starting whistle of the Pesach cooking and cleaning marathon. If the thought is daunting, don’t worry; we’ll coach you right to the finish line.

Over the years, we’ve curated a Pesach collection of succulent, mouthwatering recipes using minimal ingredients. These dishes were fit for royalty and perfect for adorning your Yom Tov table. This year, we combed through our archives in search of the best of the best. With meticulously chosen recipes and artful presentation, we present you with a Yom Tov gift: our Pesach Heirloom Handbook.

WEEK 1

A MELODY OF MEATS

Brisket with caramelized onions

Classic roast

Stuffed capons

Marinated chicken

Salmon with homemade duck sauce

Two-tone gefilte fish

Osso buco

Batter-fried citrus chicken

WEEK 2

THE CAKE CHAMPIONSHIP

Grape jelly roll

Chewy meringue kisses with praline filling

Carrot muffins

Babby’s chocolate bundt cake

Praline biscotti

Coffee nut torte

Cinnamon swirl cake

Almond cookies

Cream of potato soup with flanken strips

Roasted vegetable soup

Root vegetable soup

WEEK 3

SOUPS & SIDES

Cream of chicken soup with chicken croutons and parsnip crisps

Zucchini ratatouille

Glazed beets with roasted hazelnuts

Yapchik

Brisket egg rolls

WEEK 5

WEEK 4

DECADENT DESSERTS

Four-layer coffee ice cream

Fruit popsicles

Mango and lemon sorbet

Brownie fudge ice cream dessert

Mocha-almond ice cream

Ice cream meringue

Almond apple crumble

STAPLES & SNACKS

Egg noodles

Chrein

Must Potato starch

Matzah kneidlach

Matzah chremzlach

Salad dressing

“Bread” crumbs

Mayonnaise

Ketchup

Onion rings

Vegetable chips

Apple rings

Nut brittle

Sugar-coated nuts

Fruit leather

BRISKET WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

DRAIZY WERCBERGER

You can’t go wrong with this classic brisket!

INGREDIENTS

1 medium or large second cut brisket

2 onions, sliced

½ cup sugar

1 cup red wine

1 cup orange juice

1 heaping T. of potato starch, dissolved in water

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot, caramelize the onions with the sugar until all the sugar is melted and browned. Remove the onions from the pot and set aside.

2. Add the brisket to the same pot, and sear until browned, about 5 minutes per side.

3. Place the onions on top of the meat. Add the wine and orange juice.

4. Partially cover the pot, and cook on a low flame for 2½ to 3½ hours.

5. Remove the meat from the pot, and add potato starch dissolved in water. Bring the sauce to a boil for a couple of minutes to allow it to thicken.

6. Slice meat against the grain while cold. Pesach recipes sponsored by:

CLASSIC ROAST

DRAIZY WERCBERGER

This roast is a family favorite that I really look forward to. It’s one of those supersimple recipes that pleases everyone.

INGREDIENTS

1 French roast or chuck eye roast

5 large Spanish onions, sliced

2 parsnips, peeled and chunked

4 tsp. kosher salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Place onions and parsnips on the bottom of a deep, large pot.

2. Place the roast on top of the vegetables. Season with 2 teaspoons of salt on each side.

3. Cover the pot, and simmer the meat for 3 to 4 hours. Turn the roast intermittently.

4. Once done cooking, remove the roast and refrigerate until cold. Slice while cold.

5. Using an immersion blender, blend the vegetables and serve as a sauce over the sliced roast.

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STUFFED CAPONS

SUSSY KRAUS

Here’s to hearty and festive Yom Tov fare!

INGREDIENTS

1 Family pack of capons

STUFFING

4 large potatoes, cooked and mashed

2 large onions, sautéed

2 carrots, shredded

3 eggs

1 tsp. salt

½ lb. ground beef

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Mix stuffing ingredients well.

3. Fill capons and put into a baking pan.

4. Cover well and bake for 1½ hours.

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MARINATED CHICKEN BOTTOMS

SUSSY KRAUS

An easy yet elegant option for a light main course or a Chol Hamoed dinner. Marinade makes enough for 12 to 16 chicken bottoms.

Tip: Make it a habit to save the gravy or broth you find in the pan after baking chicken. This is basically concentrated chicken stock and works great as a base for sauces and soups, serving as a homemade version of chicken soup mix. Use the gravy from this recipe when rewarming other chicken or meat for great taste.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup orange juice

1 cup wine (of any variety)

½ cup sugar

¼ cup lemon juice

1 T. salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400°.

2. Place chicken bottoms in a pan skin side up.

3. Mix remaining ingredients, and pour over the chicken.

4. Cover and bake for 1 hour at 400°.

5. Uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until chicken takes on a nice color. Pesach recipes sponsored by:

SALMON WITH HOMEMADE DUCK SAUCE

MIRIAM PESSY WERCBERGER

This homemade duck sauce is just the right condiment to have handy all Pesach long. Use it on chicken, meat, fish or as a dipping sauce.

INGREDIENTS

1 T. oil

1 large onion, diced

5 T. sugar

1 cup orange juice

1½ T. lemon juice

1 tsp. potato starch

½ tsp. salt

⅛ tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)

6 slices salmon

DIRECTIONS

1. Saute the onion in oil with the sugar for approximately 20 minutes.

2. Add the remaining sauce ingredients, and cook until the sauce thickens and resembles store-bought duck sauce.

3. Pour the duck sauce over the salmon, and bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes.

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TWO-TONE GEFILTE FISH

RIVKY FRIEDMAN

This recipe is baked, which means there’s no pot to wash, and the taste is phenomenal!

INGREDIENTS

2½–3 lb. ground white fish

½ large onion, grated

½ carrot, peeled and grated

1¾ cups sugar

5 eggs

2–3 T. water

Dash pepper (optional)

3½ tsp. salt

CARROT MIXTURE

5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

DIRECTIONS

1. Line two loaf pans evenly with parchment paper, letting it hang over the sides. Set aside.

2. Prepare the gefilte fish: Mix together all ingredients except for the salt in a mixer on high speed for about 10 to 15 minutes. Add the salt and mix for another minute.

3. Divide the mixture in two.

4. Cook the carrots in boiling water until they’re tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain them well.

5. In a food processor, process the drained carrots for about 15 seconds. Add half the fish mixture and blend well.

6. Spread some of the gefilte fish mixture evenly in one pan, and smooth the top. Spread the carrot-gefilte fish mixture over this first layer, and smooth the top. Repeat this in the second pan. Alternatively, you can roll the carrot-gefilte mixture into a long log, and then roll a layer of the gefilte mixture around it, as pictured. Seal with parchment paper.

7. Place a piece of parchment paper on top of the fish, then cover the pan with aluminum foil.

8. Bake for 1½ hours in an oven preheated to 350°. When done, the top should be firm to the touch, the edges should pull away from the sides of the pan, and a skewer inserted into the center of the fish should come out clean.

9. Let the fish cool for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove the fish from the pan by pulling at the parchment paper. Let the fish cool completely, then cover and refrigerate overnight.

10. Slice and serve.

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OSSO BUCO

ESTHER INDIG

Osso Buco is Italian for “bone with a hole,” a reference to the marrow hole at the center of the cross-cut veal shank. This classic braised veal, served atop creamy mashed potatoes, makes for a delectable and breathtaking dish.

INGREDIENTS

4 portions veal shank (osso buco), with bone

Salt and pepper, to taste

¼ –½ cup potato starch, optional but recommended

Oil for searing

3 T. oil

1 medium onion, finely diced

1 carrot, diced

One small parsley root, diced

½ tsp. salt

Pinch black pepper (optional)

1 cup dry wine

2 cups boiling water

2–3 cups chicken soup

1 T. potato starch dissolved in a few drops of cold water (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Rub spices into veal and dredge in potato starch.

2. Sear veal in oil, turning to brown all sides.

3. Remove meat from pot, and set aside.

4. Add 3 tablespoons of oil and the diced onions to the pot. Sauté on low heat until golden.

5. Add diced carrot, parsley root and spices. Sauté until limp.

6. Raise heat to high, add wine, and bring to a boil.

7. With a wooden spoon, scrape off brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add water and chicken soup, and bring to a boil.

8. If cooking on the stove, reduce heat to low, add meat, and cook for 3 hours. If baking, cover meat well and bake for 4 to 5 hours on 325°, checking for doneness.

9. For a thicker consistency, add potato starch mixture and bring to a boil, or blend sauce. Thickening can be done immediately after cooking or when reheating.

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BATTERFRIED CITRUS CHICKEN

SUSSY KRAUS

Your Pesach version of sesame chicken.

INGREDIENTS

1 family pack chicken cutlets

BATTER

4 eggs

1 cup potato starch

¼ cup water

1 tsp. salt

CITRUS SAUCE

1 cup chicken stock or beef stock

1 cup orange juice

¼ cup lemon juice

¾ cup sugar

3 T. potato starch

1 tsp. fresh ground ginger

1 tsp. salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix batter ingredients.

2. Cut chicken cutlets into strips, dip into the batter, and fry in hot oil until golden on both sides.

3. Combine sauce ingredients, and boil over a low flame until thickened.

4. Pour the sauce over the chicken, and stir to coat.

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You are about to read an article on sheimos. What will you do when you finish? Toss it in the garbage?

This is a relatively new question. In the past, a publication was either solely divrei Torah or solely divrei chol. But lately, newspapers and magazines have columns on halachah or parsha discussions alongside articles about politics and world affairs, and readers are left to figure out how to deal with that.

A NEW PROBLEM

Initially, rabbanim tried to discourage newspapers and magazines from printing divrei Torah Igros Chazon Ish (vol. 1, 183) writes, “It isn’t the appropriate place for [divrei Torah]. The Torah is put into captivity! And worse, in the end, the page will be used to wrap butter.”

Also, the Minchas Yitzchak, zt”l, and, lbc”l, Rav Moshe Sternbuch, shlit”a, opposed printing divrei Torah in magazines. but they didn’t succeed in preventing it. Today, virtually all popular Jewish publications include divrei Torah

As a limud zechus, I’ll share a story:

Rebbe Pinchas Koritzer, zt”l, once found a page of profound chassidus in the garbage. He shouted, “How can such holy words be treated with disgrace? It proves what I’ve always said: Profound lessons of chassidus shouldn’t be taught to the masses…”

The Baal HaTanya, zt”l, replied with a mashal: A king’s son became ill. A doctor said that the only cure was to crush a precious gem, mix its dust with

RABBI BORUCH TWERSKY

wine, and give it to the son to drink.

The gem was very rare. The only gem of this type that they knew of was the centerpiece of the king’s crown, and this gem was the sign of the king’s sovereignty. The king said to prepare the remedy regardless. He would sacrifice everything for his son’s cure.

But the king’s son was so ill, he couldn’t open his lips. People thought the king would retract and say that they shouldn’t grind his gem after all, since it would go to waste, but he surprised them. “Grind the gem and give it to my son,” he ordered. “Maybe a drop will enter my son’s mouth, and he will be cured.”

The Baal HaTanya explained that Hashem wants people to study in-depth lessons of chassidus, even if at times this will result in the Torah being disgraced. Hashem says that it is worthwhile because maybe His children will be cured.

Perhaps this explains why divrei Torah have entered our magazines. If it weren’t for these articles, some people might not see any divrei Torah at all. Although at times this results in the disgrace of Torah, Hashem says that it is worthwhile, if perhaps it will cure His children.

DISPOSING OF SHEIMOS

So whether it is right or wrong, there are Torah articles in virtually all publications, and now we need to figure out how to deal with them. Should the entire magazine be put in sheimos, or only the pages that contain divrei Torah? Or perhaps there is another solution?

Rav Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg, zt”l, and Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky, zt”l, say that if the magazine is in a tied bag, you may place it near the garbage, and the garbage collector (who is usually a nonJew) will throw it into the garbage.

Reb Nissim Karelitz, zt”l, recommends that we cut out the sections and pages where there is Torah and put them into a sheimos genizah. He says that this is better than putting the entire magazine in sheimos because it isn’t respectful for Torah to be stored together with divrei chol

The Steipler Gaon advised his family to place the entire newspaper into genizah, because sometimes there is divrei To rah someplace in the magazine, and they may not have real ized it.

There are poskim who say you can place the magazine in a closed bag and put it directly into the garbage; however, many poskim recommend against this. (As always, please con sult with your halachic authority when unsure about correct halachic practice.)

When Hashem’s name is on the page, we must certainly be stringent and put it in genizah. When Hashem’s name is written in English, it is less stringent, but even then, we

must treat it with respect (Minchas Yitzchak). Magazines should spell “G-d” with a hyphen, because then

HASHEM SAYS THAT IT IS WORTHWHILE, IF PERHAPS IT WILL CURE HIS CHILDREN.

THE SPARK OF A JEW

Some non-religious Israeli men in their early twenties once traveled through South America to places Jews rarely go. One night, they stayed in the home of a non-Jew, and they found in his cellar a pile of seforim. When they asked their host about it, he said, “This belonged to the Jew who lived here before I did. I plan to throw them out soon; I don’t even know why I kept them all these years.”

When the guests heard this, one of the men told the host that he wanted all the books. Sure enough, the host was glad to rid himself of the pile.

This young man then convinced his friends that their next stop should be Beunos Aires, where there was a Jewish community, so he could bring the seforim to a rav

Upon their arrival, the rav asked the young man why he went through all the trouble to bring him these seforim

The young man replied, “I understood that it wasn’t by chance that I found these seforim in that remote place. The chances of something like that happening were so small that I knew I had to do something about it.”

The rav replied, “It is the spark of a Jew, which is never extinguished, that drove you to do this. Who knows? Maybe the spark will light up again and will get you very far.”

“He was correct,” the young man later said. “That’s when I made a major change in my life and became a baal teshuvah.”

pasuk a little. For a wedding invitation, instead of writing

“

Kol sasson v’kol simcha kol chasan v’kol kallah” (Yirmiyahu 33:11), write

“

Kol sasson v’simchah.

Kol chasan v’kallah.”

For an advertisement for food, instead of writing “yochlu anavim v’yisba’u” (Tehillim 22:27), write “anavim yochlu v’yisba’u.”

A flier advertising a chesed organization shouldn’t write “v’ahavta l’rei’acha kamocha” on top of the page; rather, it should say “v’ahavta l’chavercha kamocha.”

If you receive an advertisement or invitation containing words of a pasuk, you should either put it in genizah or, at least, tie it in a bag before throwing it out.

FOR HASHEM’S HONOR

Sometimes Torah ideas are printed on food packaging. For example, “The bracha is mezonos.” This doesn’t need genizah because it isn’t teaching Torah. It is telling the consumer which bracha to make.

However, some packages say more than that. For example, a package of mezonos bread may be printed with the words, “Made from juice, and therefore the bracha is mezonos.” This needs genizah, because it is also teaching Torah. Rav Nissim Karelitz, zt”l, debates whether you can print the words “Made from juice” and then, a few lines below it, “The bracha is mezonos.” Perhaps written that way, as two unrelated statements, it wouldn’t be considered teaching halacha.

Readers have probably seen notices in magazines that state, “Hashem’s name accidentally appeared in a picture on p. 33. Therefore, the page requires genizah.” When you see these words, you should also cut them out and place them in genizah, because they are teaching Torah. To avoid this, it’s better to write, “Hashem’s name appears on p. 33; therefore, treat it with proper respect” (Ginzei HaKodesh).

We are careful with sheimos in honor of Hashem and to honor His Torah. Rav Yonasan Eibeschutz, zt”l, writes, “When Hashem’s name is in the garbage, this causes immense poverty.” From this we understand that being careful with sheimos will bring wealth. In fact, the Pele Yoetz writes, “When you honor seforim for Hashem’s honor, your honor will increase.”

WHETHER IT IS RIGHT OR WRONG, THERE ARE TORAH ARTICLES IN VIRTUALLY ALL PUBLICATIONS, AND NOW WE NEED TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM.

Y. BLOOMING

In an era where everything seems to be transitioning to digital, one would be forgiven for assuming that sheimos piles in Jewish homes are shrinking. But leave it to the People of the Book to leverage technological advancements for the production of even more pamphlets, school papers and other forms of Torah publication.

Now that Purim is behind us, we find the early signs of Pesach in the street: sheimos pick-up trucks filling our busy corners. More related to Pesach cleaning than Pesach itself, this phenomenon has become a symbol of the busy Pesach season. This week, we speak with the man who has become the leading sheimos processor in America to learn more about this niche industry.

Rabbi Aaron Taplin runs the aptly-named 866-Shaimos business and is also the owner of Capitol Seforim in the Lakewood area, along with five other seforim stores that focus on secondhand seforim.

How did you come into your current position?

I started out three decades ago, when seforim were handed down and reused again and again until they were no longer fit for use. At the time I was in Eretz Yisroel. I came across many used seforim that I would then ship to America and sell.

Over the years, the business grew and branched out to the point where people would contact me offering to sell bulk quantities of old seforim. Much of it could no longer be resold or otherwise belonged in sheimos, which is how I got into the sheimos business.

How did you come across such large bundles of seforim and sheimos?

All kinds of ways. It could be an old shul that closed down, an elderly Yid who passed away, or a school that was updating its li-

A sheimos expert talks about his work — above and beneath the ground

brary. Once our name got out there, we would get all sorts of calls.

You mentioned that when you started out, people would reuse seforim more. What changed?

Today, every major sefer has been redone and redesigned for the modern learner, and we live in a generation where we don’t hand down a chumash or gemara from brother to brother, or chas v’shalom, father to son…

The truth is that burying seforim in sheimos is a last resort. The whole idea of genizah was designed as a way of ensuring that kvod haTorah isn’t desecrated. But it’s not lechatchilah. Seforim are meant to be cherished and enjoyed again and again.

Your seforim stores are certainly built to that end.

Absolutely. We have over 700,000 seforim, the overwhelming majority of them in used condition, in our two stores in Lakewood as well as in our stores in Monsey (in the Atrium building), Monroe, Woodmere and Passaic. And we hold regular sales in Boro Park and other areas. I am in the sheimos business, but I remember its original purpose.

Right now, we are entering the peak sheimos season. What is this time like for you?

I can confidently say that we are the ones who will bury the overwhelming majority of

sheimos (with a hechsher) that gets dropped off in the areas of your readership. If I had to estimate, probably 75% of personal sheimos disposal happens during this season, but we are busy all year round as most of our work isn’t seasonal.

How much sheimos would you say you process during the pre-Pesach rush?

Approximately ten trailers, each forty feet long and filled with 1,200 or so 30-gallon bags. It’s a lot. We use what are called walk-off trucks, specially designed for unloading heavy items with the help of air pressure.

Do you find that people know what they should and shouldn’t be placing in sheimos?

Heimish people are generally pretty knowledgeable and aware, but in other communities, many unfortunately don’t know.

With the disclaimer that everyone should discuss this with their personal rav, I do want to note a couple of things. Most poskim agree that even words of Torah, if they are printed in a magazine or otherwise not in a manner designed for active learning, are not sheimos. Another point is that more sheimos isn’t necessarily better. If sheimos is buried with what should be trash, it’s actually an indignity to the sanctified seforim. I also want to point out that while some bury the entire beged tzitzis and not just the strings, there is no reason why a yarmulke belongs in sheimos.

When burying sheimos, is it as simple as digging a hole and dropping the sheimos in?

Of course not. In our area, where the government is strongly focused on environmental matters, it would be nearly impossible to get away with that. We once dealt with major legal headaches because we buried sheimos in a local bais hakvaros. Luckily, we were able to get off on a technicality, but

we learned our lesson and now only work in areas that are more lenient with such matters.

When burying sheimos in those areas, are certain permits or certifications required?

Everything we do is 100% authorized and approved by the relevant authorities. We receive express permission to bury our sheimos, and we generally do that as part of major infrastructure projects where we can place a few trailer-loads under the ground or concrete.

Did you say concrete? Doesn’t sheimos require burial?

There is a difference between kevurah and genizah. The former means burial, while the latter means hiding away in a dignified manner. We double-wrap all sheimos in plastic, according to best halachic practices, and then bury it with respect.

Do you have rabbanim who authorize everything you do?

Of course. We actually have three hechsheirim, one from Hisachdus, another from Satmar and the third from Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Friedman, the Santov Rav here in Lakewood. Everything we do is according to the highest standards of halacha and respect for seforim.

You told us earlier that the reselling of seforim is integral to the concept of sheimos processing. Do you find seforim worth reselling in ordinary sheimos bags?

As part of the process, we look through everything that comes in. But to answer your question: Most of what we can resell comes in from the larger projects and not from regular customers. When we go through the inventory, our focus isn’t on finding that rare antique or valuable document (although that does happen at times). Rather, we want to find seforim worth salvaging and reselling. Over 90% of items are resold at price points between $1 and $12.

In the case of families clearing out their late parents’ homes, are they comfortable with their personal libraries being put on sale?

They are generally appreciative that the items will continue to be used. I remember being contacted by a family whose father had written down detailed family records and birthdays in one of his gemaros They had handed over their entire library to us and suddenly realized that this information would be lost to

history. I opened up our facility to them, and the entire family came by for a Chol Hamoed trip, and they sifted through endless items until they found that one gemara.

Who buys these secondhand seforim? Hobbyists?

Really everyone. Some of our customers are people who want to find seforim otherwise unavailable or that they can’t pay full price for, but many people come for ordinary seforim to use when they learn or to send with their children to school. The price of seforim has increased by nearly 50% in recent years due to inflation, rising costs of paper, labor and transportation, and other factors. As they say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

When you started out, did you ever envision heading such a sprawling business?

No, but I’m grateful for the opportunity to spend my day surrounded by seforim and Torah items. I’m fortunate to earn my parnassah this way.

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TOBY DIAMANT

EEveryone has that place in their home — that one spot where all manner of items get dumped to gather dust and pile up until someone either needs something or has rachmanus on the collection and decides to deal with it.

Your closed closet doors and sparkling floors don’t fool us. We know you have a dumping spot — because the rest of us have one, too.

Here I asked a few balabustas (yes, you’re a balabusta even with a messy place in your house) about where in their home their dumping spot is, and what items can be found there.

Kaila lives in Brooklyn and is the mother of two adorable little boys. In her Brooklyn apartment, the stairs to the attic are the dumping ground — or the bonus walk-in closet, as it’s known in Brooklyn.

These stairs hold a fascinating mix of things, including, but not limited to, sukkah boards, three broken printers (because why throw one out if you can buy another?), and winter sweaters that are so heavy that they’re unwearable even during the winter. But who knows if the temperatures here will drop one day, or if she’ll have to suddenly move to Siberia, right? A Jewish mother is always prepared.

The stairs also host a broken vacuum cleaner that her husband is going to fix — don’t tell him she already has a new one.

Finally, Kaila reassures me (or herself) that all this stuff will definitely be dealt with by Pesach. For sure.

Social workers are supposed to have their life together, but even they have spots in their house that get out of hand. Fraidy*, a mother and therapist (sometimes both at once) living in Monsey, says the landing of the staircase, as well as the top step leading to the basement, are where everything and anything gets dumped until someone is inspired to carry the entire pile up or down.

The pile of stuff waiting for a ride up usually includes some books (credited to the many bookworms in her family), sweatshirts, a shmattah (her cleaning lady drops them all over the house), and usually the odd sock or two. The basement steps host boxes of plastic cups, aluminum pans and whatever other bulk items her husband got from Costco during his last shopping spree, as well as tottering piles of more books waiting to be returned to the bookshelves downstairs.

Perel is a busy mom of five in Monsey, and when I asked her where her dumping spot is, her instant response was, “Which one?” So, to all you homemakers who have multiple dumping sites: You are not alone.

Perel says she has one corner, known as “the counter next to the fridge,” that houses a small hill of recipes she’s pulled out of magazines and wants to try one day. They’re all waiting patiently for the day when she’ll have time (ahem) to organize them and throw out the ones that she’ll never use. Then, of course, there’s also the occasional parsha sheet mixed into the pile for variety. And since the fridge very conveniently blocks the sight of the counter from the kitchen entryway, visitors can’t see “the counter next to the fridge,” so Perel has been lulled into a sense of security with this arrangement.

Her second dumping ground is the guest bedroom, where she dumps clothing that needs to be given away. It also houses suitcases and clothing before, after and while they pack for trips. Yes, they do clean up before guests come. Hey, I told you she’s a balabusta.

Hudis is the mother of three rambunctious boys and lives on the Upper West Side in Manhattan. Manhattan homes notoriously lack space, so Hudis’ dumping ground is not actually in her house; it’s the trunk of the car.

When I asked her what exactly she keeps there, I learned that Hudis is ready for summer all year round. Her car trunk boasts bags of outdoor toys, including bubbles, jumping toys, sand toys and even camping gear. I’m not sure where in Manhattan she’s planning to pitch her tent, but I guess a woman can dream.

She also has extra bulk items from Costco languishing in her car, waiting for their time to shine. Why do Manhattan residents even have Costco memberships?

A busy career woman, Bracha recently moved with her family to a new home on the outskirts of Monsey, where she has already established her new laundry room as the place for everything that doesn’t have a place.

In Naomi’s home, also in Monsey, the staircase up to the attic acts as the attic. There you can find all kinds of random things that family members were too lazy to put all the way up in the attic where they belong. These may include wrapping paper and party decor items like candles, vases and fake flowers. You can also expect to find a variety of containers in all shapes and sizes, and rain boots, too.

For anyone building a house and considering stairs to the attic instead of a pull-down ladder, you can just do the stairs and forget about the actual attic. This will save you valuable time and resources — and energy, as well, since there will no longer be the need to actually schlep stuff all the way up. You’re welcome.

First, the laundry room is a secret art gallery for junior artwork, which remains hidden there for a few days before being thrown out, in case her kids suddenly remember it. (“No, shefele, it’s right here! I put it away so it should be safe!”)

The laundry room also houses a broken broom and the vacuum cleaner’s add-on pieces that no one knows how to use. There are also a bunch of socks that have been single for a few years, but she’s still hopeful that they’ll meet their match, b’karov mamash, amen.

Libby is a newly minted grandmother with many young kids still at home. Among the crew she’s raising are a few budding artists who tend to leave their sketches on the corner counter in the kitchen, where they mix with other miscellanea.

Libby tells me that many times, when she goes through the pile (not the many times that she goes through it; of the times that she goes through it, many times), she reminds herself that some of these drawings could be in people’s art portfolios. However, for her talented kids (poi poi poi), they’re considered junk (yes, she is super proud of her kids).

And like any other Yiddishe home, the counter is also littered with parsha papers, old wedding invitations and the occasional report card, which — much to Libby’s consternation — all ensure that the counter is never 100% clear.

Libby’s dining room table is also a dumping destination, but that’s her cleaning lady’s fault, not her own. Her cleaning lady tends to leave books and toys on the dining room table instead of taking them downstairs where they belong. She also leaves folded laundry there, but let’s be clear: The dining room table is not a spot. It’s just for stuff waiting to get put away.

No real names have been used in this feature. Nevertheless, special thanks to everyone who contributed and was vulnerable before the entire community about the parts of their house they pretend don’t exist. Good luck with your Pesach cleaning!

The seed was planted years ago, when I was in elementary school. My best friend grumbled that her father didn’t allow Pesach cleaning until Rosh Chodesh Nissan, and she was itching to get into Pesach cleaning mode. I knew most people started cleaning way before Rosh Chodesh, but this tidbit normalized the concept for me. Maybe her father was on to something.

The first year we spent Pesach as a young couple in our new apartment, I took my obligations as a housewife seriously. Pesach cleaning was Pesach cleaning, right? This was big. I took out my rags and began to attack… the spanking new dresser.

On a visit to my grandmother, I proudly informed her that I was cleaning for Pesach. She said to me with a twinkle in her eye, “What do you have to clean?” So I stopped “cleaning for Pesach.” I realized I didn’t want to spend my time doing meaningless things. (Yes, I did clean the kitchen a few days before Pesach.)

That encounter got me thinking about all those other things “everyone” does. Do I have to do them too? Actually… no. What a liberating thought! (There are lots of things in this category, by the way. Maybe I’ll get on the soapbox about them some other time.)

Fast-forward a bunch of years. Now I’m seriously “making Pesach,” but the talk of Pesach since Tu B’Shvat (or Cha-

nukah, if you’re of the zerizim makdimim l’mitzvos) puts me into pressure cooker mode. I already work hard to keep up my daily routine of cooking dinner, washing laundry, taking care of the shopping, and childcare. How do other women fit an extra line onto their to-do list?

Even more importantly, I believe in living in the moment. Now it’s winter, so let’s cozy up with hot chocolate and enjoy a good schmooze. Why live in anxiety and preparation for a date a few months down the line?

Before I go on, I want to clarify: I live in an apartment. Baruch Hashem, it’s spacious, but the sum total of our house is: kitchen, living room, porch, three bedrooms, two bathrooms. No basements or underground cellars containing ancient tomes or wine flasks. Apartment people, raise your hands. We’re looking at you.

What are people spending two months cleaning?

“The shelves at the top of the closets,” people say.

But what do they store there? If it has everything but the

kitchen sink, I recommend hiring a personal organizer immediately after Pesach. But if the shelves contain neat stacks of albums/linen/bathing suits/ baby clothes, there’s no chometz in there, and probably not much dust either. Organizing? When you take down the bathing suits come summer, you can do that, and then dust the shelf too.

So this is the opinion of a minimalist living in an apartment. I’m the type who doesn’t want an extra toothpick in my house. I live by the rule that you should throw out more things than you buy. Purging the house is my hobby. I love clear surfaces, organized closets, and making do with a minimum of “things.” So I don’t have to sort through a year’s worth of accumulated junk in order to clean for Pesach. I know exactly what’s on the top shelves of closets or the lower cabinets of the seforim shrank.

As a direct result, I’m also a minimalist in the amount of time I will devote to the task of preparing for Pesach. There is no organizing involved. And I only clean what really needs to be cleaned. I don’t wipe down book covers or scrub shelves that really just need to be dusted. And I clean at the last possible minute so that I don’t have to worry about things getting chometz’dik again.

In those few weeks before Pesach, our family will subsist on very simple or sometimes storebought meals. This is when convenience reigns supreme. The floor might also be dirty from Shabbos to Shabbos, but that’s okay, too.

I don’t deny that Pesach prep is a challenge. But when it’s a two- or three-week challenge, it’s doable. When it’s a two-month project, it can become a get-me-out-of-here, when-is-this-over kind of challenge.

For a few weeks now, we’ll get into adrenaline mode. Adrenaline is a good thing, but not for more than short spurts at a time.

We’ll make it short, I promise.

The Monsey View’s QUICK CLEANUP

program

Week 1 – March 9 to March 14

Toys, laundry room, bathroom(s)

Week 2 – March 15 to March 21

Master bedroom, linen, seforim, china closet

Week 3 – March 22 to March 28

Children’s bedrooms, kitchen cabinets

Week 4 – March 29 to April 4

Couch, dining room table/chairs, kitchen drawers, oven(s), freezer, refrigerator

MALKA KATZMAN

PART 1 OF 4

A week after Purim, give or take a few days, the house is cellophane-free. Purim is over, and now we can think about Pesach.

Assuming you only have one home, which means there is no alternate one to occupy while you clean, we must make our Pesach cleanup user-friendly. This means that we’ll begin with easy, quiet tasks and only then progress to heavy-duty jobs. This way, life can go on as usual.

During this time, there will be free use of the kitchen and dining room, without warnings of “Chametz!” ringing in everyone’s ears for one month straight. We also won’t have piles of pots or other dishes taking up real estate on your kitchen table instead of ordinary dinner. Yes, we know Pesach is coming. Yes, we are preparing for Yom Tov. But no, the house will not be topsy-turvy for a month.

This week, we’ll tackle the toys, laundry room, and bathroom(s). “This week” can be defined loosely; you may be able to do everything in one day!

TOYS

Walk into the children’s bedroom (if that’s where you store toys) or playroom. Open the closet. Scan the toys,

games and books. Pick a few favorites — or, on second thought, maybe some of those forgotten ones collecting dust. The fewer, the better. These will be the ones you will clean for use on Pesach. (Although not part of our Pesach cleanup, if you can’t resist getting rid of some toys along the way, we’ll forgive you.)

If you have children old enough to follow instructions, you can delegate this job to them. Spray toys with cleaner, and brush vigorously under running water or wipe down with a wet rag. Empty game boxes, shake them out, wipe the pieces, and put them back. Bang out the few books you chose, or wipe down the pages if they’re laminated. Now pack away the clean toys beyond the kids’ reach. The rest of the toys in the closet can still be used; once Pesach nears, you will sell all of it to a non-Jew until after Yom Tov.

If your children are old enough, the remainder of their bedroom’s closet is their exclusive domain. At the time that they wish, they can empty the shelves and drawers, wipe them down, make sure the contents are clean, and put them back. If they are too young, we’ll do this with them at a later date.

Toys, check!

LAUNDRY ROOM

Before we go on, let’s break for some background theory: When cleaning closets or shelves, the rule is to begin on top and proceed to the bottom, because dust or dirt from the higher shelves may land on the lower shelves while cleaning.

Drumroll, please… We’re marching to the laundry room. Now let’s define laundry room. In my laundry room, there is a large closet that contains, from top down: toolboxes, cleaning products, a sewing box, detergent products, tissues and other paper products, and towels. Whether all this is in your linen closet or elsewhere in your house, this is what we’re tackling.

Open the closet. Get onto a chair or ladder, and inspect the top shelves, the ones that the kids can’t reach. Move the contents around lightly and inspect for chametz. Wipe off stray dust/dirt if needed with a dry rag. Remove the contents of the lower shelves, wipe down the shelves with a damp rag, and return contents. Wipe down the closet door.

BATHROOM

Bathroom next. Open the medicine chest. Inspect for chametz. (Extra points if you have no expired medications there! You’re a professional purger!) Clean the door and wipe down the shelves. Close. Done.

Next, open the drawers that contain other toiletries and makeup (head to your room to do this if that’s where you keep it). Empty the drawer, clean it out with a damp rag, and return the contents.

Look around the laundry room and bathroom. Besides the windows and floors, which will be cleaned closer to Pesach, are there any other places where chametz can lurk? No? You can check these rooms off your list!

Note: Please discuss with your rav any halachic questions related to Pesach cleaning.

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BOOKCASES, BOOKCASES, EVERYWHERE

All sorts of weird and wonderful bookcases fill our world. Some of the more creative ones include map-shaped bookcases, horse-shaped bookcases and, oddly enough, upside-down teacup bookcases! For the true bibliophile (aka booklovers or bookcollectors), there are bookcase staircases, bookcase beds, and bookshelf-lined armchairs. The point is to display your books in a way that is as beautiful and accessible as possible.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

In days of old, many a mansion was built with a revolving bookcase that led to secret passageways and hiding places. One that was used more recently kept Anne Frank and her family hidden for two years during the Holocaust, before they were betrayed to the Nazis and deported to Bergen-Belsen. You can actually visit it today, as it is a part of the Anne Frank House.

FULLY BOOKED

Book & Bed in Tokyo is a self-described “accommodation bookshop” library for guests to read and snooze in. Books line the walls and hang from the ceiling, and there are lights in every room for all-nighters. It is said that “Guests are invited to read until their words blur into dreams.” That truly sounds like a dream!

LONG SHELF LIFE

Some of the most famous and oldest bookcases in the world are located in the Bodleian Library in Oxford University. They were built in the sixteenth century to house the university’s vast collection of tomes, which today number in the millions.

A LEAF OUT OF A DIFFERENT BOOK

Recently, a pair of gold-lacquered bookcases were sold for $1,522,000! They were built in China (though these are definitely not junk) during the Wanli period, which means somewhere between 1572 and 1620. The wood is covered in gold leaf and intricate dragon carvings. Just three shelves high, those bookcases aren’t going to hold any vast book collection. But with that price tag, I don’t think they were purchased for storage!

CUPBOARD-TURNED-BOOKCASE

The earliest bookcases were created out of necessity (no surprise there!). Before typewritten books were even invented, scholars and aristocrats who owned handwritten volumes and manuscripts would pile them on their sides in a cupboard. As the collection grew, they would remove the cupboard doors, which effectively turned it into a bookcase. They’d also stand up their books for more accessible storage. One difference? They placed the spines inward, because the books of old had their titles written on the other side, on the fore-edge of books.

LARGEST BOOKSHELF

The world’s largest bookshelf is on display in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City Public Library’s outer walls are composed of 22 giant titles set on an equally giant bookshelf. While they aren’t true functioning books, they are so big that they cannot be seen at once during the spring and summer seasons, when the trees outside the library obscure parts of them with their leaves.

Sara Scharf

OKAY, FAN OUT, EVERYONE. REMEMBER: WE’RE LOOKING FOR EDIBLE FRUITS OR BERRIES, SWEET WATER, AND WOOD FOR FIRES.

WHAT ABOUT FRESH MEAT?

RECAP: RUMAHIS AGREES TO RELEASE THE SLAVES IN EXCHANGE FOR YOSEF REPAIRING THE SHIP. BUT YOSEF QUIETLY ADMITS TO RACHEL THAT HE DOESN’T REALLY KNOW HOW TO FIX THE SHIP!

WHAT’S A KOSHER?

ANIMALS WE JEWS ARE ALLOWED TO EAT. FOR INSTANCE —

I WILL FIX THE SHIP. ‘COURSE I WILL! BUT IT’LL TAKE TIME. MEANWHILE, WE NEED TO EAT.

NOT EVERYONE HAS TO LOOK FOR FOOD. YOUR GROUP SHOULD START REPAIRS. IMMEDIATELY, AND ALSO RIGHT AWAY!

SURE. IF YOU SEE ANYTHING KOSHER, CAPTURE IT ALIVE.

WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?!

WHAT DO YOU —

DON’T YOU WANT THE SHIP FIXED RIGHT ON THE FIRST TRY? WHY, IF I PUT JUST ONE PILKFERGER IN THE WRONG BILLYWAGGLE, THE WHOLE SHIP COULD SINK!

WHY ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR FOOD? YOU SHOULD BE FIXING MY SHIP!

THOSE AREN’T REAL PARTS OF A SHIP, ARE THEY?

‘COURSE THEY ARE! TRUST ME…

NOW, JUST A MINUTE. I HAVE TO PLAN THIS VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE WE START. AND I CAN’T THINK ON AN EMPTY STOMACH!

EVERYTHING IS GOING EXACTLY ACCORDING TO PLAN.

AHOY, THERE! WHO ARE YOU? STATE YOUR BUSINESS!

by: YONAH KLEIN illustration: JACKY YARHI

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When your car is all dressed and ready to roll, snap a picture, and email it to us at comments@themonseyview.com, or mail it to us at 365 Route 59, Suite 239, Airmont, NY 10952.

DEADLINE: Sunday, March 12.

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

HOW TO PLAY:

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

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

3. Email the form to comments@ themonseyview.com or fax to 845600-8483 by Sunday at midnight.

4. Two winners will be drawn each week, each of whom will win a pastrami 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 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

• Abbreviations

Acronyms

• Proper nouns

• Contractions

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POINTS

4-letter words: 2 points | 5-letter words: 3 points | 6-letter words: 5 points | 7-letter words: 7 points |

EN A Y F

SI C R

U H B W D L L I T

N M A E O

Family name: _________________________________ Phone: __________________

Full mailing address: ____________________________________________________

Full name of winner: _________________ Amount of points: __________

Full names of competing players:

List some words only the winner found:

__________________________________

The longest word found on the board: _____________________________

A new word you learned from the board: __________________________

Only complete forms will be entered into the drawing.

K P 238 www.themonseyview.com 845.600.8484 The Monsey View March 9, 2023

BOGGLE WINNERS

WINNER 1

Family name: Glatzer, 845-xxx-5704

Name of winner: Mommy

Amount of points: 74

Names of competing players: Temmy, Chany

Some words only the winner found: cigar, clamp, fault, mature, pacing

The longest word found on the board: capture

A new word learned from the board: lure

WINNER 2

Family name: Katz, 845-xxx-3904

Name of winner: Mommy

Amount of points: 26

Names of competing players: Totty

Some words only the winner found: clamp, grace, pacing, racer

The longest word found on the board: mature

Last week’s bonus word:

Winner: To claim your prize, bring this page to Nussy’s Cuisine.

By: Faigy Jacobowitz

Send your colored page to The Monsey View to enter a drawing for a chance to have your artwork featured in our pages and win $5 at Toys4U! Ten lucky winners will be announced each week!

To enter the raffle, email your colored page to comments@themonseyview.com, or mail it to 365 Route 59, Suite 239, Airmont, NY 10952. Submissions will be included in the drawing only if all information is filled in.

Name:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Classifieds

FOR SALE

DOONA STROLLER

Doona Stroller, multiple colors avail.cll/txt 1-201-6144045

NEOCATE/BABY FORMULA

Neocate $46.99 per can. Kendamil $38.99. Similac L’Mehadrin $28.99!! We also buy off any extra formula for a good price. Call for other types of formulas. Formula Trade 347.369.4886

JOOLZ HUB PLUS 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

NEW PRINTER

Xerox WorkCentre 6027/NI Wireless Color Multifunction Printer. Regular price $650, selling for $200 8455385693

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

RESTAURANT FOR SALE

Local Monsey Working Restaurant for sale. Call or text +18453934516 Email: Monseyrestaurnt@gmail. com

REAL ESTATE

APT FOR RENT

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

FOR RENT

Newly renovated top floor of high ranch, plus one room downstairs. 2 Full baths. All appliances included. Ready to move in. 14 Appleland Rd. Rent $4,000 Utilities/ maintenance included. Please call/text 845-263-7089

1 BEDROOM RENTAL

1 Bedroom apt + crib, ground floor private entrance available every shabbos in Monsey. Also Available full Pesach. Call 845.671.2869.

FOR RENT

17 Echo Ridge Rd, In the heart of Airmont. Spacious and light filled 4 level split home. 4 bdrms. 3 full bathrooms. 2nd kitchen. Sprawling 2 tier deck overlooking .58 flat private property. C: 845-7749052 Leon@KleinRealtor.com

SHORT TERM RENTAL

Monsey / Highview area. Shabbos/ Simcha Rental. Fully furnished luxury house. 3 or 6 bedroom option. Call/ whatsapp 718-541-0292

LOOKING FOR A 2BR APARTMENT

Looking for a Chusen Kallah Apartment in Union, Viola, Francis, Yale, Concord Area. Call/Text: 347-382-0619

BUILDING FOR RENT

Local boys school building is available for rent for the summer. 11 classrooms and lunchroom and 2 outdoor playgrounds. please email adminoffice@chedermonsey. org

SPACE FOR RENT

1800 sq ft available, ideal for storage. Please call 845-4221785

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! Available for Pesach and all year round. call/text 347-224-5574

LAKEHOUSE VILLA

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

HELP WANTED

PLAYGROUP MORAH

Looking to hire a Morah for September 2023 for a 2 year old playgroup. Well paid. Contact Rikki 347-930-9736.

PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT

Looking to hire an assistant for September 2023 for a 2 year old playgroup. Well paid. Contact Rikki 347-930-9736.

BAS MIKROH DAYCARE

Do you love young children and have strong organizational and interpersonal skills? Bas Mikroh Daycare is seeking a Director for the ’23-’24 school year for our four on-site daycare groups. Please send resume to hr@basmikroh.org

MORAH’S WANTED

Seeking Morahs for Maternity Sub, Summer 2023, 2023-2024 School Year in Fair Lawn, NJ, 25 minutes from Monsey. We are looking for truly special teachers who help each and every child optimize their potential and feel deeply cherished and loved! If you are a creative, dedicated, warm, loving, and fun preschool Morah, join us for Summer Camp and/ or Sept 2023! Full-time and part-time and maternity sub positions available. Positions can include daycare/ camp for your children. Email leah@flchabad.com 718-2078475

Classifieds help wanted N

TEACHER

Looking for a dynamic, warm, and dedicated preschool Morah. Supportive environment, competitive salary, part-time/full-time positions available for upcoming school year. Email chedermonseyeducation@ gmail.com

MOTHER’S HELPER

Attention COLLEGE

STUDENTS. Looking for Nanny/Mothers Helper - Pomona NY. 8-10AM & 3-6PM. Familiar with Gentle Parenting. Must have a driver license. On the books. Call or text Raizy 845-558-9566

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

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.

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

TEACHER

GS Elementary TeacherLooking for an experienced, dedicated and capable teacher for upcoming school year. Supportive environment, full curriculum provided, competitive salary, focused on helping each student succeed. Email: chedermonseyeducation@ gmail.com

ACCOUNTANT

A company in Chestnut Ridge is seeking an accountant to work full-time. Salary $80,000. Email officecrny@ gmail.com

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Bas Mikroh is seeking a full time capable secretary and full time or part time classrooms assistants to join our dynamic staff. Please send resume to hr@ basmikroh.org.

SECRETARY WANTED

Looking for a full time secretary, Please call 845-3791912 leave a message

F/T SECRETARY POSITIONS

Full time office possition’s availble, great pay and lot’s of potantial, please email resume to hr@ goldentasteinc.com or call (845) 356-4133 ext 181

SECRETARY WANTED

Local Yeshiva looking for a secretary. Needs to be good with computers, have good phone skills, and must have the ability to multitask. Please email resume to ydhmmm@gmail.com or call 845-517-7999

OFFICE POSITION

Office located in Monsey looking to hire PT / FT secretary, quick learner, energetic, able to multi task, very nice environment, please email resume hb@ rocklandraxservices.com or call 845-274-2492

SECRETARY

70k Real estate field, part time Candidate must drive Ruchy@hiresolutionsny.com or call 845-422-8098 ext 101

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

100k - Ruchy@ hiresolutionsny.com or call 845-422-8098 ext 101

DATA ENTRY

Insurance office in Spring Valley looking for to fill a data entry position. FT/PT optional. Please fax resumes to 718-504-6032

BCBA WANTED

ABA Riders is looking to hire a BCBA. Well paid, flexible hours. Contact Rikki 347930-9736/info@abariders. com.

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.

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

BAS MIKROH DAYCARE

Bas Mikroh Daycare is seeking a full-time or part-time assistant for its 18–24-month group. Also seeking afternoon babysitter for our baby group. Please email resume to hr@ basmikroh.org. Join our Daycare sub list for day-today or weekly subbing. No commitment necessary. Call 845-352-5296 *124 leave a message.

Classifieds

TUTOR WANTED

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

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Want to make a difference in someone’s life? We are looking to hire a female to work with 18+ year olds with special needs. email resume to jobresumes613@gmail. com or call 845-729-3001.

FEMALE OFFICE

Hobbyhouse is seeking remote or in-office worker with prior Quickbooks and office experience. Starting pay is $18/hour. email hobbyhouse14@gmail.com

RECEPTIONIST POSITION

Daas Wellness is Seeking to fill a receptionist position. Great working environment. Full time position. Please email your resume. HR@ daaswellness.com

P/T TITLE 1 TEACHER

Want to make a difference in someone’s life? We are looking for a part-time title one teacher. email resume to jobresumes613@gmail.com or call 845-729-3001

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Looking to hire a director of operations. Candidate needs to have experience managing a few different departments. Sheindy@HireSolutionsny. com 845-422-8098 #104

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Want to make a difference in someone’s life? We are looking for someone to work with special needs teenagers. email resume to jobresumes613@gmail.com or call 845-729-3001

SHOES SALE

Looking for a job opportunity to work with American’s Oldest Children’s Shoe Company? We’re looking for a salesperson to sell our footwear in the Monsey community and beyond. Contact audrey@kepnerscott. com or call 800-832-7280.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Female full-time data processing in a heimish business environment. Analytical & problem solving skills required. Full training provided. Please send resume with references to hiringnow65@gmail.com.

SALESLADY WANTED

Looking to hire a saleslady for a new organizing store, Should be available till 6pm, Store is open Sunday to Thursday, can be 2 - 3 times a week. Sheindy@ HireSolutionsny.com 845422-8098 #104

LOOKING TO HIRE

Local mortgage firm looking to hire a f/t Loan officer assistant. Experience a plus. Great pay for the right candidate. lbreier@ccm.com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Insurance company is seeking customer service representatives and administrative assistants. Well paid positions with excellent potential for growth. Office experience a plus but not required. Please email resume to estee@ highviewnational.com.

BOOKKEEPER/ OPERATIONS MANAGER

Growing Real Estate firm near Monsey, looking for a full-time bookkeeper/ operations manager. Salary commensurate with skills and experience. Please reach out for further detail to aaron@chevronprop.com

HELP WANTED

An office in Spring Valley looking for F/t female secretarial/ Bookkeeper to fill an open position, lots of potential for the right individual Please send in your to: hr@ expresselectricinc.com or call: 845-517-1655

ACCOUNT MANAGER

A growing e-commerce company in Monsey area is looking to hire a experienced female Amazon account manager. Must be knowledgeable in keyword research and listing optimization. Good potential for the right candidate. Phone: (845) 682-0140 Email: hramazon.ige@gmail.com

END THE SEARCH

Focus on what’s ahead and Create a better future for yourself!! Are you looking for a better opportunity? Leave it up to us to get you the right one! Email Chaykes@ blackbirdrecruiting.com today to End The Search, Get Employed!

LOOKING TO HIRE

Monsey office is looking for an Accounting Assistant. Offering competitive salary & benefits, in Heimish relaxed atmosphere. Pls email monseypurchasing@gmail. com

THE PERFECT JOB

Seeking experienced FT Secretary/ assistant bookkeeper in a heimishe allgirl management companygreat environment!

Lots of potential. Email: jobresume845@gmail.com

SCHOOL SHADOW

Looking to hire a shadow to work one on one with a younger kid in a preschool. Flexible hours, well pay, training provided. Please call: 845-422-8070 extension 224

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Are you a hard worker? Are you looking for a dynamic all girls office? Full benefits package including transportation. Sheindy@ HireSolutionsny.com 845422-8098 #104

Classifieds help wanted

DIRECTOR OF PATIENT SERVICES

Looking to hire a Director of Patient Services, Candidate must be a registered nurse with experience in Clinical as well as administrative work. Full benefits package. Sheindy@HireSolutionsny. com 845-422-8098 #104

AUTHORIZED SUPERVISOR

Looking to Hire an Authorization Supervisor. no experience necessary, job is mostly computer based, there is a lot of potential for growth. Transportation provided.Sheindy@ HireSolutionsny.com 845422-8098 #104

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Looking for an assistant controller to help oversee finances of afew Healthcare companies. Can be entry level or 1 to 3 years experience in finances. Must have background or experience of finances. Sheindy@HireSolutionsny. com 845-422-8098 #104

DAY HAB LIFE SKILLS STAFF

No computer skills needed. Looking for kind & patient workers. Ratio 1:2 special needs young women. Motivate & supervise activities. Great working environment. Well paid + $200 sign-on Bonus. Call: 845-354-3233 ext.1112 or email: raronowitz@ chesed247.org

DIRECTOR OF COORDINATION

Looking to hire a director of coordination. candidate needs to have experience directing a team. Sheindy@ HireSolutionsny.com 845422-8098 #104

HELP WANTED

Heimishe office looking for a female employee for an entry level position, email resume to jacobg1402@gmail.com or call 347.460.0204 & leave a message.

TEAM LEADER POSITION

Do you have leadership experience or qualifications?

Local office in Monsey is looking to fill a female finance team leader position. Candidate should be capable of leading a team and manage responsibilities. Willing to train the right candidate. Paid holidays and vacation. Please send your resume to myofficejobmonsey@gmail. com

FINANCE POSITION

Busy all girls office in Monsey is looking to hire a finance coordinator to join our finance department.

Candidate should be a quick learner, detail oriented, and possess great communication skills. Willing to train the right candidate. Lots of potential for growth. Send your resume to: Hiringmanager10952@ gmail.com.

SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL HAIRCUTS & STYLING

Great prices. Call Miri 845426-7561

REFLEXOLOGY

NY REFLEXOLOGY (Ingham Method) GET YOUR ENERGY BACK! Reduce- StressAnxiety--Blood PressureCholesterol-ETC. Call Chana 917-618-1153

MASSAGE THERAPY

--In The Comfort of Home--

*Swedish *Deep Tissue

*Lymph *Craniosacral Therapy Call Sarah: 845596-1373

SHAIMOS PICK UPS

845-461-3084

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

PROFESSIONAL PIANO LESSONS

and music theory by Miriam Schwartz. Now accepting Children’s Waiver. Please call 845.502.1971

GARTLECH

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

CUSTOM CLOSETS

For all your custom closets please call or text 1347.522.4872

KANGEN WATER

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

FLY HIGH BALLOONS

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

WAZE DEVICE

Filtered phone with waze only!!! Option to rent for week/month. For more info contact 8456712379

KEYBOARD LESSONS

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

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

EARPIERCING

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

DIR/FLOORTIME

Experienced DIR/Floortime provider is accepting new clients. Please call Simi Greenfeld 347-768-3305

FILTERED SMARTPHONE

Filtered smartphone with data with kosher apps, camera etc.. Option to rent for the week. Conatct 8456712379.

ODDS & ENDS

SEEKING DONATIONS

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

NEW! NEW! NEW!

Looking for a nice private place for a Beshow? A few locations available in the Monsey area. Call 845-4265484 or 845-746-7251

GOWNS

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

GOWN FOR RENT

Silver/Grey colored gown size 2-4 8455380391

GOLD GOWN

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

SISTER OF BRIDE

Beautiful cream full lace pleated gown. Size 0. Please call 845-502-0097

MATERNITY GOWNS FOR RENT

Beautiful maternity gowns for rent. All sizes for affordable prices. Please call/text 845-862-2799

GIRLS CHASUNAH GOWN

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

SISTER OF BRIDE

Beautiful black gown for rent. Size 4. Please text 845-826-2185

GOWN FOR SALE

Sister of the bride white, shirt dress style gown. Size 0-2. Please call 845-694-2026

LATE ADS

BOOKKEEPING POSITION

All-girls’ office in Monsey is looking to hire. The right candidate will be: *Dedicated and seek to grow in her position *Analytical *Have bookkeeping experience *Understand basic accounting principles (debits and credits) *Is looking for a position in an ALL-GIRLS’ office with a GREAT ENVIRONMENT. This is a position in an established company. We offer a full benefits package. Please email your resume to bookkeepingjobmonsey@gmail.com

SECRETARY WANTED

Are you looking for a stimulating Fulfilling positions? A real Estate office is looking for a secretary, a great opportunity for the right candidate. reach out to email: rivkyb@ thehireexteam.com text: 845 275 1135

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

A Supply company is looking for a secretary in the Purchasing department. A lot of potential for the right candidate reach out to, Email: rivkyb@hireexteam.com Text: 845 725 1135

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

An Insurance Company is looking for a Customer Service Representative Great pay for the right candidate. Reach out to Email: rivkyb@hireexteam.com Text: 845 275 1135.

HOUSE FOR RENT

Fully remodeled house for rent in Nanuet. 4 bds, 3 full bath. quartz countertops high end appliances. Please text 845.304.7090 for more

PURCHASING/ACCOUNT ASSISTANT

Office in Suffern NY is looking for Purchasing/ Account assistant. Do Job Takeoffs and Specking. Good Computer and CSR skills required. Good compensation package. Email resume to sales@tzoharus.com

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