Issue 395

HAVE YOUR CAKE AND YOUR OVEN TOO

(Re: A Kitchen Full of Cake, Issue 394)

I loved the article on the Greenbaum bakery! I had one question, though. Mrs. Greenbaum says that she doesn’t own a commercial oven, and I was wondering about the reason for that decision. Why would someone rather choose standard ovens over commercial ones? I’d love it if she can clarify. Thank you so much!

Zahava

MRS. GREENBAUM RESPONDS:

According to my research, gas ovens are best for cakes and challos. You can see the difference in the results when you use commercial electric ovens. In fact, I once heard about a food establishment that got rid of their commercial ovens and replaced them with eleven 30-inch gas ovens. It’s possible that things have changed since I purchased my ovens, but that was the reason for my decision.

KNEIDLACH QUESTION

(Re: Heirloom Pesach Handbook, Issue 393)

I wanted to thank you for the beautiful Heirloom Pesach Cookbook you printed in the weeks leading up to Pesach. I actually have a looseleaf where I store all the recipes you print, and I use many of them throughout the year.

I was especially excited to see your recipe for matzah kneidlach, since I never had a recipe that really worked for me, and I saved it for the last day of Pesach when we eat gebrokts. However, the recipe stated that the kneidel mixture was to “stand until firm” before being cooked in the soup. Since it was prior to the evening seudah, I couldn’t prepare the mixture in advance, so I cooked the kneidlach without letting the mixture stand first. They were delicious and fluffy, but the next day I saw that once the mixture had been refrigerated overnight, the texture was so much better. I’m wondering how other people do this, since we have very little time to prepare for the seudah at night. Do they cook the kneidlach before Pesach?

Thank you,

A Curious Cook

MIRIAM PESSY WERCBERGER RESPONDS:

According to our rabbinical board, matzah kneidlach for Acharon Shel Pesach can be prepared in advance either on Erev Yom Tov or on Chol Hamoed (to avoid cooking on Yom Tov for the following day). Some people are makpid to use disposable utensils when doing so.

FROM START TO FINISH

(Re: Pesach Heirloom Handbook, Issue 393)

As an avid reader of The Monsey View (I read it from cover to cover every week without fail), I would like to thank you for putting out such amazing reading for the heimishe family. I would also like to thank you for the amazing recipes you publish year round and especially for Pesach. Your recipes were the best by far and used only ingredients generally used by heimishe families.

I realize you put a tremendous amount of work into making it the success it is, but there’s just one small thing I want to point out. The recipes that are the most time-consuming are the ones that people generally make first, when they’re just starting to cook for Yom Tov, but I noticed that those recipes were printed last. I would have loved to have them earlier, when I first started cooking.

Thanks for a great paper!

REDEEMING VALUE

(Re: A Nation Redeemed, Issue 393)

An Avid Reader

Thank you for a fantastic Yom Tov edition. I appreciated the light and interesting reading, which was more appropriate for Yom Tov than heavy or burdening topics.

I enjoyed the series of articles on the different mitzvos of pidyon. The article mentioned that some people are careful to perform a pidyon haben only with a kohen with known yichus. If you follow that line of thinking, then you can take the question further: If we don’t know for certain who is a

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kohen or a levi, then does that mean that every bechor needs a pidyon haben?

Z. Fisher

Y. BLOOMING

RESPONDS:

Great question. In fact, Rav Yaakov Emden, the leading proponent of the position that we need to be concerned over the authenticity of a kohen’s yichus, also suggests that a child born to the daughter of a kohen or levi should have a pidyon haben to be safe. He does add that he can’t instruct an actual kohen or levi to do the same as it would denigrate their kedusha

Later poskim disagree with this position. As one explains, when someone has no clear chiyuv to do a mitzvah, we cannot instruct them to perform it out of caution when even doing so would not guarantee a successful resolution. Since the kohen on the other end may not actually be one, there is no basis for performing a pidyon haben for the son of a bas kohen or bas levi

FANTASTIC FICTION

(Re: The Majesty of Redemption, Issue 393)

Thank you for a most exceptional weekly publication. I would like to commend you for the story The Majesty of Redemption. It was an absolutely fantastic read. The wonderful interplay of characters, eloquence of language, and suspenseful plot was really engaging. The variety and accuracy of details used to describe the time period also reflected much research by the author. We would love to see more stories of this quality in the future.

D.W.

PILLOW PERFECT

(Re: DIY Pillowcases, Issue 392)

Thank you for an amazing magazine every week! We especially enjoyed making our own pillowcases for the Seder. The instructions were clear and simple to follow, and the results were magnificent! Anonymous

A BEAUTIFUL CHESED

I would like to publicly applaud Mrs. Halpern from the gown gemach (located on Garden Terrace) who goes above and beyond to ensure that women look their best at their simcha. Monsey residents are privileged to have her among us. May Hashem shower her with all brachos in the zechus of her unbelievable chesed.

Mrs. G.

YOUR SAY

DANGER AHEAD

Please be aware that Willow Tree Park has dangerous quicksand that can suck people in. Use caution when visiting with children.

A.N.

A POP-ULAR PROBLEM

First, I want to commend you for such an interesting weekly magazine. I am amazed every week at how you come up with fresh, exciting topics to cover. Keep it up!

I want to make the public aware of a safety hazard related to the poppers that are very common at weddings. On three separate occasions, I watched as girls popping the poppers weren’t careful enough to point it up and away from others, and people really got hurt. I met a mechuteniste three days after her daughter’s wedding who told me that her shoulder still hurts terribly from being hit by a popper at the wedding.

I want people to be aware that this is not child’s play, and the poppers should only be handled by careful adults.

Thanks for giving the community a place to share and be heard!

G.S.

The

ACHAREI MOS

KEDOSHIM

Greatness in Society

The concept of “ kedoshim tihiyu” seems like inner work, one preferably done in solitude. After all, personal growth is more straightforward when a person is on his own. It is much easier to fall prey to inappropriate speech or face challenges with shemiras einayim when in the company of others.

If this is so, then why is this parsha specifically read aloud during Hakhel, when all of Klal Yisroel is gathered together?

ONE AFTERNOON, a bachur was walking down the street in Bnei Brak when he noticed a curious thing. An elderly man was standing near a wall being erected at a construction site, holding on with all his might to a stone that had just been placed as part of the wall. As he neared, he was shocked to see that the man was none other than the Steipler Gaon, zt”l.

Running over to the gadol hador, he asked, “What is Rebbi doing, standing here in the heat of the day like a simple construction worker?”

In all simplicity, the Steipler replied, “I was passing a few minutes ago when a Jewish worker stopped me and asked if I could help him out. He said he needed to go to a nearby store for a few minutes, and since he had just placed a large stone on wet cement, he was afraid the stone might fall. He asked if I could stand here and watch over it until he returned.

“I looked around and saw that there was no one else in the area, which meant that this was a chesed that could not be done by anyone else. Thus, I was obligated to do it myself.”

The bachur was shocked. How could someone

ask a gadol of the Steipler’s stature to perform such a menial favor? It must be that the worker had no idea who he was! Still, it made no sense for a worker to trouble an elderly person with such a task.

“Which store did the man go to?” the bachur asked.

The Steipler pointed in its direction, and the bachur ran over to the shop. He immediately noticed the construction worker. He was sitting over his lunch, eating with gusto. The man seemed to have all the time in the world, totally oblivious to the fact that a white-bearded man was exerting all of energy over the large stone that he was guarding.

“Aren’t you ashamed?!” the bachur cried. “Do you know whom you troubled to do your work? A tremendous talmid

Kedusha is the essence of the Yid, as Rav Shalom Schwadron was wont to say: “Just like a donkey cannot be a person, a Yid cannot be a simple man. A Yid is holy! Hidden within him is kedusha, a part of Hashem, and this prompts him to behave differently than other people.”

In Parshas Kedoshim, we are commanded to be holy, much as Hashem is holy.

How could someone ask the Steipler to perform such a menial favor?

chacham! Do you think it’s okay to take advantage of an elderly man just because you want to eat?!”

Then the bachur ran back to the construction site to relieve the gadol hador from this unbecoming task and allow the Steipler to go back to his learning.

This was the astounding degree to which the Steipler negated himself. In the Steipler’s mind, a Yid needed help, and he would step up to the plate. The fact that it was not becoming for someone of his age and stature to do the task was a factor that didn’t exist. To the Steipler, the “I” simply did not exist!

This defines kedusha. Kedusha means looking past the box that surrounds one’s personal identity and focusing on the needs of others like his own. The more a person elevates himself, the less he invests in his own physical needs. The more he controls his emotions and sacrifices his desires, the greater his focus on others.

By negating oneself completely and sanctifying oneself solely for the sake of another, a person acquires kedusha

Perhaps this is the intent behind the reading of this parsha during Hakhel. It is a message to us that a person need not isolate himself from society in order to be holy.

Avoiding the nisyonos extant in social life is not the way to grow. Quite the contrary. Specifically when in the company of others, when dealing with society and worldly matters, one has the opportunity to acquire kedusha and taharah

In Parshas Kedoshim, the Torah recounts halachos that are relevant to all of us, all of the time. These include fearing one’s parents, not swearing or resorting to thievery, and laws pertaining to agriculture. These apply to simple folk, working men and farmers, too — not only to tzaddikim who are closeted in their homes, removed from interactions with others. This teaches us that every person, even in his day-to-day life and interactions with his peers, is capable of elevating himself to the highest levels of kedusha

Did You Know?

Parshas Kedoshim is special because it encompasses parallels to each of the Aseres Hadibros, explained in a new light. For this reason, much like the Aseres Hadibros were announced to all of Klal Yisroel as one, Parshas Kedoshim was read aloud in the presence of the entire nation — men, women and children.

Splendor Savor THE

YAKOV GRUNBAUM

Less than one year in, Dolcetto has positioned itself at the pinnacle of the local fine-dining scene, dazzling clients with an unparalleled experience in a transformative setting. I went to check it out for myself.

No long drive. No tolls.

No-hassle parking.

Even before the friendly maitre d’ showed us to our seats on our recent night out, I was already happy I’d decided to dine locally at Dolcetto instead of traveling to the city. It was a Thursday evening, and the place was hopping. I’ve been in one too many restaurants to know that this generally means subpar service, long waits and a handful of apologies— sorry, we’re out of that. But we were there for the same reason all the other patrons were, and I wasn’t going to give up so fast. I wouldn’t leave disappointed.

A FEAST FOR ALL SENSES

Dolcetto (pronounced duhl-CHEH-toe) opened less than one year ago on Chestnut Ridge Road, just far enough from the center town to qualify as “going somewhere” but close enough to eliminate the frustrations of traveling.

Named after an Italian wine grape variety, Dolcetto’s initial launch was delayed by a fire on the roof. But within a short few months the restaurant hit its stride, with service and consistency to match its upscale and unique vibe and cuisine offerings.

The establishment’s distinctive interior transports visitors to another place—it’s easy to forget that you’re just a few minutes from home. It’s apparent that Dolcetto’s ownership set out to create an ambiance that sets it apart from the rest. The cozy decor was designed with a rugged element that allows natural beauty to shine. The furnishings fuse an oldfashioned, vintage feel with up-to-date, modern elements.

The energy you feel at Dolcetto is vibrant and unique, providing a serene setting in an atmosphere unlike any other. In a world with many options, this inviting space has clearly been designed to provide a superior experience that transcends the menu offerings.

True to Dolcetto’s name, the wine menu features over 80 bottles from across the kosher wine spectrum, as well as over a dozen well-crafted cocktails, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. The signature Dolcetto Sangria, a drink that consists of wine and fruit products, set the tone for a night that would delight all our senses.

the winter menu, before the restaurant shifts to its Spring/Summer ‘23 menu. A rarity in the Kosher scene, Dolcetto adheres to high-society culinary convention by taking advantage of produce when they’re in peak season and when our bodies are designed to enjoy them (but don’t worry, the classics on the menu are always available).

On this busy night, the restaurant was full of patrons enjoying the best in fine-dining in the area. Every kind of hat or yarmulke, every color shirt, every affiliation, seemed to find themselves comfortably at home in the beautifully decorated main room. Families celebrating major milestones, friends spending time together, colleagues closing a deal—it was all happening at Dolcetto.

We struck up a conversation with four individuals seated at a table nearby. They told us they were from Lakewood and were in the area, so they made time to experience Dolcetto. Up and down New Jersey, they must have passed a few dozen other options to get a taste of Monsey’s new culinary gem.

They were not disappointed with their choice, either.

DINE-IN WITH A BONE-IN

Dolcetto can best be described as a French American restaurant, upgraded for today’s consumer. The dishes fuse the simple and the complex, the familiar and the foreign, the classic and the modern, to turn every dish into something rich and memorable.

When we ordered our appetizers we wanted something to complement the popular BBQ ribs and brisket tostada. When our roasted Middle Eastern-flavored cauliflower and caramelized brussel sprouts arrived, the reaction was, “Why didn’t anyone tell me vegetables can be such delicious showstoppers?”

For the main, we naturally ordered the Steak Dolcetto, appropriately bearing the restaurant name. Served with a punch-packing potato gratin, it has become a must-order for guests. We also learned that the bone-in steaks have been dried in-house for 50 days, all part of Dolcetto’s commitment to unadulterated perfection.

The desserts followed what we’d come to expect from the ambiance, decor, music, service, drinks and dinner itself. To be fair, we were more than full and didn’t think there would be much room for dessert, but as anyone who’s ever been to a restaurant knows, once you see something on a neighboring table, especially a rich and decadent dessert, you’re always going to find some space for it…

And with that, it was almost time for the check.

ELEVATED EXCELLENCE

A discerning eye can quickly observe that the Dolcetto experience wasn’t created by a novice or an aspiring restaurateur. The fine details of fine dining are too well designed for someone new to the industry.

We were lucky to get a few minutes with owner Alex Green, who is a hands-on presence in the establishment every day. “It’s been a dream of mine to build such a place for many years,” he told me. “I’m a rarity in this space, as I’ve grown up in the food industry and have prepared food professionally for many years. I don’t just own the restaurant, I live it.”

Alex can often be seen in the kitchen perfecting a dish or lending a hand. With service always at the front of his mind, he recently found himself preparing a complete dish that is no longer on the menu for a guest who had a particular food allergy and was relying on being treated to it during her visit. Every employee he hires is required to study and sign off on an employee handbook that perpetuates Alex’s vision of what a Dolcetto experience should look like.

Chef Danny, Dolcetto’s executive chef, previously worked at one of the top restaurants in the world, and then at a well-known kosher establishment, where he fused the culinary knowledge he accumulated over the years with the needs and wants of the kosher consumer. The pride he takes in preparing every dish can only be appreciated by indulging in the fare Dolcetto has become known and beloved for. Ditto for the craft mixologist at Dolcetto who has earned himself a wizardly reputation for identifying what a guest likes and crafting the perfect drink just for them.

As we got up to say our thank yous and enjoy the nighttime breeze outside (side note: outdoor seating will be offered this summer) we took another look around the room to take in the colorful crowd enjoying a serene and lovely night out.

It was clear that long after the food and the drinks are gone, the glow of the Dolcetto experience will last.

Graveside Minyan Pays Tribute to Holocaust Liberator and Educator

A World War II veteran who spent years educating tens of thousands about the horrors of the Holocaust was accorded not only full military honors at his burial, but also kavod acharon, with with a minyan of second- and third-generation survivors saying Kaddish for him.

Nanuet resident Alan Moskin first began speaking in 1995 about his experiences liberating prisoners from Gunskirchen, a subcamp of the Mauthausen concentration camp, reported The Journal News. Although Moskin had suppressed the memories of emaciated prisoners and piles of corpses for decades, he discovered that sharing his story was cathartic. Moskin, a former attorney, spent more than 25 years speaking in schools and at community events about the importance of preventing similar acts of hate in the future.

Moskin was 18 when he helped liberate the camp, and passed away just shy of his 97th birthday. He was laid to rest at the Frederick Loescher Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Brick Church Road. County Legislator Aron Wieder, whose grandmother was liberated by Moskin, arranged for a graveside minyan, noting in his hesped that Moskin had identified himself as a fellow Yid to reassure the inmates at Gunskirchen. Wieder said that Moskin shares in the reward of the many mitzvos performed by the camp’s survivors and their descendants, reported Monsey Scoop.

Wieder’s Kel Malei Rachamim for Moskin was followed by Kaddish, led by Hatzoloh of Rockland CEO Rabbi Yosef Chaim Golding.

“Our world is a better place because of his actions,” said Wieder.

Safety First: NYS Pilots Speed Cameras in Active Construction Zones

Hoping to create safer conditions for construction workers, New York State launched a pilot program to keep drivers from speeding by placing mobile speed cameras in active work areas.

Fox 5 New York reported that the cameras are mounted on 30 SUVs that will be moved between construction zones as needed. While warning notices will be mailed out to violators until mid-May, fines will be issued thereafter, with drivers getting hit with $50 penalties for their first violation, $75 for the second, and $100 for all subsequent infractions over an eighteen-month period. While the tickets don’t penalize drivers with points, those who neglect to pay their fines could face holds on their vehicle registration.

“The orange cones, signs and flashing lights that they put out on the roadways — they’re not decorations,” said NYS Department of Transportation regional director of Region 10 Richard Causin. “They’re warnings to slow down and move over.”

Drivers can expect to see the speed cameras at construction projects on the state’s limited-access highways including the Southern State, the LIE and parkways, as well as on the New York State Thruway. More than half of the money collected through the new speed camera initiative will be used to help fund work zone safety projects.

“Every death and injury that happens to our highway workers, they’re preventable and they’re traffic,” said Jaime Franchi of the Long Island Contractors Association.

The plan is an idea whose time has come, said Karen Torres, whose father died seventeen years ago when he was hit by a distracted driver while working in a construction zone.

“Everyone is in such a rush that you forget these men and women want to go home every night,” said Torres.

Drivers who feel that they have been unfairly cited will have the ability to dispute the violations for 30 days after they are issued.

According to CBS News, vehicles entered closed sections of roadway undergoing construction or maintenance 378 times during 2021. Over 50 of those incidents resulted in injuries to construction workers or a person in the vehicle.

“Put the phone down, pay attention to your surroundings,” said Eric Brown of the New York City

Department of Transportation. “Secondly, treat us like your family is out there.”

After Years of Delays, Bluefield Extension Housing Approved

Despite having voided plans and approvals issued by the Town of Ramapo on two separate occasions, a New York State Supreme Court judge gave the green light to a Spring Valley housing project that has been the subject of litigation for nearly ten years.

The Journal News reported that Justice Sherri Eisenpress rejected arguments brought by Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhood, known as CUPON, which alleged that the Bluefield Extension housing on Union Road was unsuitable for the area. CUPON attorney Susan Shapiro criticized the plan as being too high-density, adding that it had been improperly granted zoning variances by the Town of Ramapo, did not comply with environmental and general municipal laws, and was rife with procedural deficiencies.

But Eisenpress took a different position on property owner Yakov Grunwald’s plan to build ten multi-family housing units with five accessory apartments, saying that it was “consistent with the existing character of the neighborhood.” In addition to being located near three apartment buildings that have a combined total of 160 units, the Union Road parcel is in an area that is home to multi-family dwellings and three-family houses with accessory apartments.

Grunwald attorney Terry Rice noted that the Bluefield Extension plan was actually less dense than many other projects in the area and said that CUPON had failed to demonstrate that it would create traffic or have a negative impact on local residents.

Eisenpress’s 62-page decision paves the way for Grunwald to begin the process of obtaining construction permits, although CUPON does have the ability to file an appeal in the court’s Appellate Division. CUPON has filed suit against several other proposed developments, including the 224-unit Pascack Ridge project located on a

30-acre parcel on the Spring ValleyClarkstown border.

Congressional Bill Proposed To Honor Americans Who Saved World War II Refugees

A quintet of congressional representatives introduced a bill in Washington D.C. last week that would award a shared Congressional Medal of Honor to a group of Americans who actively rescued Holocaust refugees during World War II.

Representatives Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey, Judy Chu of California, Steve Cohen of Tennessee, Kim Schreier of Washington and Jamie Raskin of Maryland introduced the legislation on April 18 to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day. The bill would honor former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, former treasury secretary Henry Morgenthau, Jr., former interior secretary Harold Ickes and former Congress member Thomas D’Alesandro for their efforts, which saved thousands of Holocaust victims at a time when thousands of others were being summarily turned away from the United States.

Gottheimer emphasized the importance of honoring those who placed themselves in difficult positions in order to rescue World War II refugees, a timely message with antiSemitism now on the rise.

“These incredible individuals leave behind legacies that continue to teach us of our responsibility to confront bigotry, hatred and intolerance wherever it rears its ugly head,” said Gottheimer.

Chu noted that the honorees saved thousands of victims from certain death at the hands of the Nazis, while Raskin hailed them as role models whose courage can empower United States citizens to fight bigotry in contemporary times.

“At great personal risk, justiceminded Americans rescued thousands of refugees and others fleeing violence during the Holocaust,” said Raskin. “Their bravery saved countless lives from brutality and mass murder.”

CHAPTER 3

Recap: In school, Chevi Eisdorf brags about her new house, to her cousin Fraidy Stroh’s frustration. Yaakov Stroh tells Riva that they need to ask the Eisdorfs for their money back so Riva will be free to leave her job.

The nickname OZ had been born the way most nicknames are born: That’s how Ozer had referred to himself as a toddler. In his case, the name stuck, and Lani harbored a secret appreciation for the moniker.

Because really, Oh, Zee, coats are meant to survive two winters. Did you really have to lose yours after five weeks?

The timing was terrifically off; it was both too late and too early in the season. Too late meant there was no selection left in the stores, and at the same time, if she did find a coat that could work, it was too early in the season; nothing was on sale yet.

It was also raining, and the plastic stroller cover was torn and kept slipping off Shifra’s stroller.

In the fifth store, Shifra started hollering and Lani’s head felt like it was going to split. She left the store emptyhanded and called her sister Riva to

vent.

“…And they only had a green one left in his size. OZ wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a green coat.” She maneuvered the stroller around a mini lake at the corner of the block. “I’d planned on going for tiles for the master bath today, and I also have four breakfasts going out tomorrow morning, I wanted to get a head start on that. Oh, Zee…” she finished off with a sigh.

She was lucky, Riva had Shaya’s coat in storage and gladly offered to give it to her. Lani ran home to catch Simcha’s bus, then strapped Shifra back into the stroller, hoisted Simcha onto the buggy board, and trotted the three blocks to Riva’s house to pick up the coat.

She found her sister whizzing around her kitchen, pulling out pots and ingredients and proceeding to peel, wash, chop, season and stir. It was like watching a cooking demo on double speed.

“World-class balabuste. You give me a complex,” Lani grumbled.

“Happy to share the status,” Riva replied smoothly. She pointed to a pack of schnitzel. “Feel free to bread these.”

“Thanks but no thanks. I have my own supper to cook.” Lani walked over to the counter, removed the lid from Riva’s cake stand, and helped herself to a slice of cake.

“If you make coffee, make two, yeah?” Lani said.

“Sure, sure…”

A few minutes later, with a soup simmering on the stove and her cutlets breaded, Riva sat down with her sister for a quick break.

Lani pulled a folded piece of paper out of her bag, and Riva automatically picked up her hands to shield her face. “Not your kitchen plans again,” she pleaded.

“My kitchen plans again,” Lani said ruefully. She flattened the paper and pointed to an area of the rendering. “Batsheva is pushing me to go with a counter-depth fridge, but I don’t know, will it give me enough fridge space? I can’t make up my mind about this.”

Of all the construction dilemmas she faced, these practical versus cosmetic decisions were the worst. She’d thought she’d spared herself the headache by hiring a designer, and it had been a real help, but sometimes she felt like Batsheva didn’t get her. When that happened, she trusted her sister more.

Riva wrapped her fingers around her coffee cup and leaned over the paper. “Hmm. I totally see her point. It makes the kitchen look so much bigger.”

“I knooooow. But think about Yom Tov. Am I going to manage?”

“You’ll have your spare fridge in the basement, right?”

“That’s stuffed with Break In ingredients. That really doesn’t help me.”

“Hmm… Is it even… Ugh, Eli!” Riva bent down to pluck chewed-up crayons from her baby’s mouth, and when she sat up again, her cellphone on the table shuddered to life. She squinted down at the screen and gnashed her teeth. When the ringing ended, she dialed her voicemail and listened. Lani watched her sister’s cheeks shrink into her face.

“Everything alright?” Lani asked.

“It’s just my boss, whatever.”

“Just your boss, whatever? What does the prison warden want from you this time?”

“Transfer me to solitary confinement?” Riva said bitterly.

“It really isn’t funny.”

“I know. What should I do?”

“You know exactly what you need to do. You need to get out of that crazy office,” Lani stated. “Like, yesterday.”

Riva smashed her empty paper cup and gave Lani a very odd look. “Do I?”

Riva was still pouting over her boss’s voicemail that evening as she served Yaakov a very late supper.

If you want to know where Amanda, Kathy, Darlene, Jessica and STELLA went… There’s a new cleaning company around. Great rates…

The dig was unmistakable.

“How is this my fault?” she whined as she sank into her chair.

“Everything will be your fault as long as you’re in that place.” He slid some sour pickles into his plate. “It’s the reality, and that’s why you’re leaving.”

Her husband, her sister — even her mother was on her case — were constantly expressing their horror over Mr. Gabioff’s tyranny. It was as if by telling her to leave they were taking care of the problem. But what would they do if she actually left? She wasn’t starting a new job at this point in her life; she was so done Besides, nobody would hire her for the hours and pay she needed. Did they consider what would happen if she was out of a job, or did they keep saying it because they knew good and well that she’d never have the guts to leave?

After supper, while Yaakov stayed home to put the kids to bed, Riva ran out for a quick grocery run. She didn’t bother taking a wagon — she just needed three things — but of course, three quickly turned into thirteen, and when her phone rang, her arms were too full to get it out of her pocket.

When she left the store, she checked her missed calls. Unknown caller. She had an unwritten policy: If she missed a call from an unknown number, she never called back. If someone wanted to reach her, they could always call again, or leave a voicemail.

This time, though, she thought she recognized the number as her sister-in-law Nechama’s second line, so she called back. It was only when the phone was already ringing that she realized it wasn’t.

“Is this Mrs. Stroh?”

“Riva. Yes?”

“Oh, hi, thanks for returning my call. My name is Shuli Nieder. I got your number from Mr. Gabioff?”

A client? Why would Mr. Gabioff give a client her private cell number?

But it wasn’t a client. “So he scheduled an interview with me for tomorrow,” Shuli explained, “and I wanted to do a little research on the business before I come down. He said you’re working for him for a bunch of years?”

What? Her boss was looking to hire?

“I… am,” she stammered. She shifted one of the grocery bags to her other hand.

“Oh, okay, good. So let’s hear, what can you tell me about the place?”

“YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO DO. YOU NEED TO GET OUT OF THAT CRAZY OFFICE,” LANI STATED. “LIKE, YESTERDAY.”

Should anyone desire a tour of Chaim Tzvi Eisdorf’s brain — and it was certainly a brain that would capture people’s interest — all they needed to do was hitch a ride in his car.

The place was a wreck: papers, seforim, wires, garbage and more and more papers covered every inch of space. The glove compartment was perpetually open, overstuffed as it was, and yet, if you asked Chaim Tzvi for some random receipt that had been printed eight months earlier, he’d know exactly where to find it.

Just like his brain. A mess, but the most organized mess in the world.

The problem was that his car doubled as his office, and the passenger seat was where he welcomed his fundraising clients for meetings.

“I’ll never get how you operate,” Lani said as she strapped Shifra into her car seat. “Aren’t you embarrassed to bring people in here?” She pushed a shopping bag full of papers and envelopes off her seat before getting in. “Seriously, Chaim Tzvi. This yogurt container looks older than Shifra.”

Chaim Tzvi grinned. “Eh. It makes the chevra feel comfortable. It’s a business strategy, ha.”

Lani shot him a not funny look and reached for the seatbelt. Then she pulled out her construction notebook and briskly opened it on her lap. As Chaim Tzvi drove, she once again blessed Yaakov Stroh’s brilliant solution: Install a full-depth fridge, but recess it into the utility closet behind the kitchen so that it would appear to be counter-depth.

“Andy loved the fridge idea,” she told her husband. “And the plumber and electrician both said they can make it work. I’m so happy about this. We have our cake and get to eat it too, huh?”

When they entered A&A Kitchen’s showroom, Chaim Tzvi stuffed one of his million envelopes into his jacket pocket. “If we don’t finalize today, I’m canceling this kitchen,” he warned Lani.

“We’re finalizing, we’re finalizing. Don’t worry. And then we’ll celebrate by stopping somewhere for sandwiches, because I don’t know about you, but I’m up since five and still didn’t have breakfast.”

“Shoemaker goes barefoot?”

“You got it.”

They did finalize. Forty-five minutes later, after emailing Batsheva for her confirmation, Lani picked up a pen. With Shifra hanging from her left hand and her heart racing slightly, she signed off on the final rendering.

Orit, the kitchen designer who had patiently put up with Lani’s million corrections for months, brought her hands together for a commemorative clap.

“Mazel tov,” she said. She stacked the printouts on her desk, then turned back to her screen. “Okay, we’ll just

need a deposit now, and you’re all set!”

Lani’s head automatically turned to Chaim Tzvi. Orit removed the invoice from the printer and slid it across her desk.

“ATM machine,” Chaim Tzvi muttered.

Lani swallowed a grimace. He’d taken up this line of jokes lately, and she really didn’t appreciate it.

Chaim Tzvi’s face remained impassive as he started withdrawing envelopes from every one of his hundred pockets. There were bundles of cash,

“I NEED MONEY, BOSS. CAN YOU HAVE SOMETHING FOR ME TODAY? I GOTTA PAY MY WORKERS, YOU KNOW.”

checks held together by rubber bands, and from his pants pockets came yet another envelope, a single check, made out to some congregation.

She dared a quick glance at Orit, then shifted her attention to Shifra in her arms. However bemused the woman may be, she probably wouldn’t believe that Chaim Tzvi had a perfect accounting of every cent he carried on his person. “A walking bank,” his brothers always teased him.

A walking bank with a calculator head, and right now, with a crease of worry between his eyes that made Lani forget how hungry she was.

“What’s going on?” she asked the minute they left A&A.

“What should be going on? We finalized. I can’t believe it.”

His tone was light, but his mind wasn’t present. It wasn’t the envelopes he was redistributing between his pockets; something was wrong. He was hiding something.

“You wanted a sandwich?” Chaim Tzvi asked when they were in the car.

“Forget it, I’m not in the mood.”

He didn’t push it. Lani waited for him to offer something, but he didn’t, and then his phone rang and he took the call on speaker.

“Andy!” he cried. “What’s going on in my house? Can I book the movers?”

The contractor laughed, but a moment later, he got serious. “I need money, boss. Can you have something for me today? I gotta pay my workers, you know.”

The crease between Chaim Tzvi’s eyes sharpened, and although he didn’t lose his cool — “Sure, Andy, I’ll print some right now. How much do you need?” — she got her answer right there.

“Are we running dry?” she asked as soon as Chaim Tzvi hung up.

He patted his chest over his inner pocket. “Not dry…” He hesitated, which got her nervous, because Chaim Tzvi never hesitated.

“Not dry,” he repeated, “but yeah, we’re quite a bit over the original estimate, and we’re very far from done. I know it’s normal, and I’ll deal with it, but meanwhile, if you’re asking, I was actually thinking… Do you think we could ask Riva and Yaakov for an additional small loan?”

Last week we spoke about the importance of not cutting out food groups or even specific foods from our life. We also clarified that there is no specific food that makes a person gain weight, but rather, it’s the overeating of any food that is the issue.

The question that usually follows is: “Are you saying that I can eat chocolate and cheesecake and not gain weight?”

Well, technically, the answer is yes. As long as we don’t eat too much of it. And by “too much” we mean more calories than our body can burn off in a day, which is different for each person.

Realistically speaking, however, if we choose higher-calorie, sugar-laden foods too often we will run into the following issues:

1. These high-calorie, low-nutrient foods will leave us craving more, which ultimately makes it hard to stop

HOW TO (UN)DIET LIKE A PRO

eating. And as we said, too much food (or too many calories) can cause weight gain over time.

2. We will lack the energy and focus that nutrientdense foods provide.

3. We will be missing out on the vitamins, minerals and other health benefits of nutrient-dense foods. The point of this information is not to encourage us to eat junk food all day. There is a time and a place for everything. As we clarified above, eating mostly nutritious food is important, and the calories in nonnutritious foods don’t usually give us the fullness we need to avoid overeating.

But for most of us, it isn’t realistic to think that we will go the rest of our lives without chocolate. Or cheesecake. Or potato chips. So why should I feel guilty every time I eat something that isn’t nutritious?

Doesn’t it make more sense to just allow ourselves some junk food in moderation? Knowing that I am allowed to have some treats, and actually planning to have these foods, is a game-changer. I will no longer feel like I cheated or messed up. And I will no longer be filled with guilt or regret, or feel like a failure or that I lack self control. Because I don’t even want to have that amount of self-control; I want some treats. One could even argue that I need some!

How much junk food to have varies from person to person, of course, just as the amount of nutritious food a person needs varies from person to person. You know yourself best. Take a look at your history, and it’ll give you a glimpse into the future. Do you always end up eating cake on Shabbos morning, no matter how hard you try to resist? Maybe you need to stop resisting and start allowing! Do you find yourself going for the chocolates on Friday night even though you planned not to? Maybe you need to start planning yes to! And while you’re thinking about what you might need, also try to evaluate how much you might need. How much is too little — so little that it keeps bringing you back for more? How much is too much — so much that it actually sabotages your weight loss plans, as well as making you feel physically uncomfortable? And how much is just right — the amount that feels good both while you eat it, as well as afterward?

Try to determine when you need treats, and how much you need, so that you feel good about your decisions. And then try to resist taking more (we always want more!) because the decision has been made and you will feel good when you stick to it.

We can lose the fear of junk food making us fat, and we can definitely lose the guilt and regret that goes along with it!

Ready to find out how this all comes together in a practical sense? Stay tuned!

Basya Kovacs is a health and wellness coach. For the past 14 years Basya has helped hundreds of clients reach their health and wellness goals. She currently sees clients 1:1 as well as in group settings via Zoom. Stay tuned for Basya’s new line of healthy snacks coming soon to supermarkets near you! BKcoaching is run under the auspices of Rabbi Chaim Shabes, shlita.

COMFORTING AND CASUAL

LIBBY GOLDBERGER

After weeks of heavy Pesach cooking, let’s just throw together some chicken cutlets for supper and call it a day!

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

A winning combination of ease, simplicity and flavor.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. dark chicken cutlets, cubed and coated in Wondermills flour

1 (24 oz.) bag frozen broccoli

SAUCE

⅔ cup brown sugar, lightly packed

¼ cup water

¼ cup oil

¼ cup soy sauce

3 cloves fresh garlic or cubes frozen garlic

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. black pepper

1 T. honey

1 T. lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the cubed and coated cutlets in a 9x13” pan.

2. Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Pour the sauce over the floured cutlets.

3. Bake at 350°, covered, for 45 minutes

Add the broccoli and bake for another half hour, uncovered. Mix halfway through so the chicken and broccoli are evenly coated.

FRANKS AND CUTLETS

This combo appeals to kids and adults alike!

INGREDIENTS

1 onion

1 red pepper

1 (16 oz.) can mushrooms

1 (24 oz.) bag frozen broccoli

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 lb. chicken cutlets

7 frankfurters

SAUCE

¼ cup soy sauce

¼ cup sweet chili sauce

½ cup duck sauce

1 T. honey

DIRECTIONS

1. Cube the onions and red pepper.

2. Sauté the onion until it’s brown. Add the peppers, mushrooms and broccoli to the pan, and sauté them for approximately 10 minutes, until all the vegetables are soft. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3. Place the vegetables into a 9x13” pan.

4. Cube the cutlets into small pieces, slice the franks, and brown them in the pot. Then add them to the pan.

5. Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Pour the sauce over the meat and vegetables, and mix to coat evenly.

6. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes to ensure that everything is fully cooked.

CUTLETS WITH SWEET SAUCE

Sweet, saucy and irresistible.

INGREDIENTS

1 onion

1 red pepper

1 green pepper

1–2 T. oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup ketchup

1 cup duck sauce

1 lb. cutlet strips, coated in Wondermills flour

DIRECTIONS

1. Slice the onions and peppers.

2. In a pan, sauté the onions and peppers with a little oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the ketchup and duck sauce, and mix until fully combined.

3. Place the cutlet strips in a 9x13” pan, and pour the sauce over them. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes, covered. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes.

Having suffered through a long cold winter where we never, ever, saw a snow plow coming through our residential block in Queens, it was beyond exciting to see the tree in front of our house erupting in a riot of tiny yellow flowers that heralded the onset of spring. While after 30-plus years of living in Monsey I can now identify that tree as a maple, to my young and unpracticed eye, it was what I assumed all non-evergreens looked like. I loved looking out the window and seeing it in full bloom.

My love of spring and its promise of warm days, fresh air and good times continued unabated for years until I got married and had kids and realized that my family members clearly had differ-

All through my childhood, April was a magical month.

SANDY ELLER

ent opinions. My oldest was four the day she came home from playgroup with red, swollen eyes. Even as I reached for the phone to call the pediatrician, my husband pulled out the Benadryl and correctly diagnosed the culprit as seasonal allergies, something he was all too familiar with from his own experiences.

Fast-forward a bunch of years and a couple of kids, and I found myself surrounded by a family who sniffled their way through April, May and June, rubbing their itchy eyes and dreaming of rainy days to wash away the pollen. All but one of my kids suffer from tree pollen allergies, and my efforts to fill the house with fresh spring air became a very unpopular move, with my husband telling my daughter on at least one occasion as he unceremoniously shut all the windows, “Mommy doesn’t realize that she’s killing us.”

While we never went the allergy shot route, we tried just about every medicine available. Claritin and Zyrtec did nothing to help any of my kids. Allegra eventually be-

came the medicine of choice at Chez Eller, doing the best job of minimizing the symptoms, at least a little, while eyedrops provided shortterm relief from the constant itching. Having pinpointed birch trees as a major allergen for my crew, I asked my pediatrician if cutting down the birch tree in front of my house would help in any way. The answer was a resounding no, because apparently, if there was a birch tree within a 20mile radius from my house, I was likely to have sneezy, sniffly kids.

Over the years we tried various approaches to make spring less miserable, even as I lay awake at night wondering how we would ever take bar mitzvah pictures of my one and only son, whose birthday is during peak allergy season. Keeping windows closed was definitely helpful, and we waited for those rainy days that washed away the pollen. One year my pediatrician suggested getting a jump on the pollen by starting allergy medicine a few weeks ahead of time, which actually helped to some degree. Even now that my kids are all married, I still send out reminders on March 1 to remind them to start taking their Allegra before the trees start to bloom. Each spring there was always one morning when my youngest would march grumpily into the kitchen for breakfast, having been up the entire night with her allergies. Thankfully, that seemed to be a once-a-year event. Ironically, the year COVID hit she had a great allergy season because she stayed inside almost all of the time. And my daughters all found that they were allergy-free when they were in Yerushalayim, either as seminary students or as young kollel wives.

I FOUND MYSELF SURROUNDED BY A FAMILY WHO SNIFFLED THEIR WAY THROUGH APRIL, MAY AND JUNE, RUBBING THEIR ITCHY EYES AND DREAMING OF RAINY DAYS TO WASH AWAY THE POLLEN

But allergies are a reality in Monsey, though my son tells me that they are even worse in Lakewood. I remember getting a phone call from the school nurse in early May when my son was in second grade, telling me that he was absolutely miserable. With weeks of pollen still ahead, taking him home didn’t seem like a good choice. I headed to school with a bottle of Benadryl, knowing that it would make him tired but would at least offer a little relief. Little did I know that statewide assessment tests were being given that day, and my son’s teacher came running after me saying, “Nooooooo, don’t give him Benadryl! He’s not going to do well on his test!” Suffice it to say, I was far more concerned about making my son feel better than about how his second-grade test scores might affect his shidduchim one day. I gave him Benadryl.

Short of finding a place to live whose foliage won’t set off my sensitive family members, dealing with allergies is about making the best of an inevitable situation. There is definitely a list of allergy remedies that none of us here have tried, including rinsing your

nasal passages with saline solution. My youngest lobbied for allergy shots in the hopes of becoming desensitized to the pollens that plagued her, even asking for them as a birthday gift one year — but weekly trips to the allergist for months on end just wasn’t something I could sign up for. I have heard that eating locally farmed honey can be beneficial because it contains small amounts of the actual pollens that are present in the area, which can desen-

IT IS THE PINK FLOWERS ON MY DOGWOOD THAT ARE THE ANNUAL HARBINGER OF SPRING NOW, AS WELL AS A REMINDER TO STOCK UP THE SOFTEST TISSUES AVAILABLE

sitize allergy sufferers to those pollens. That is another avenue that we have yet to explore.

As with so many other things in life, understanding the problem is half the solution. Windy days that have pollen blowing everywhere are far more vexing than rainy days when the pollen gets washed away into the local sewer system. Gardening and lawn mowing definitely aren’t the best choices for those suffering from seasonal allergies, particularly during the morning hours, when pollen counts are highest. And those dreaded COVID face masks that were the bane of our existence for months on end can be helpful for those who need to be outdoors. Allergists definitely recommended changing clothing and showering when coming in after being outside, also to eliminate any clinging pollens. And in addition to following my husband’s lead and keeping the windows closed during allergy season, both air conditioning and air purifiers can be

an allergy sufferer’s best friend, filling the house with clean, pollen-free air.

Those March 1 allergy-medicine reminders that I send out are being used these days to help a new generation of the pollen-plagued. My heart goes out to those of my grandchildren who walk around all May with red, swollen eyes and perpetual sniffles. April is still my favorite time of year — even though now it is the pink flowers on my dogwood that are the annual harbinger of spring, as well as a reminder to stock up the softest tissues available. Even as our windows stay shut, I think ahead to June, when the worst of the season will finally be behind us.

Now if only my family members’ assorted food allergies would go away after three months. That would be truly amazing — but that’s a story for a different time…

Sitting around the table as a family isn’t fun during those weeks. Kleenex boxes are as popular as licorice niblets, and the stack in the box disappears rapidly along with the accompanying sounds:

Ah-choo!

Ah-ah-ah-CHOO!

My siblings and I all suffer terribly, and now that we’re parents ourselves, our misery is only compounded by the suffering of our children. Every time a young kid sneezes

Seasonal allergies are a fact in our family. In an unfortunate twist of genetics, every last one of us develops watery eyes and persistent sniffles as soon as spring arrives.

AS TOLD TO HADASSAH STEINMAN

If it’s too good to be true…

in the beginning of the spring, I go into high alert. Is it allergies — or just a cold? Please, Hashem, spare my child!

Raizy is the one who suffers most of all my kids. Spring finds us both knee-deep in tissues and eye drops, and we’ve tried all the so-called solutions under the sun. There was Claritin, Zyrtec, vitamins and more vitamins, but while some help more and others less, nothing takes it all away.

That’s why my curiosity was piqued by the miracle stories I started hearing about an acupuncturist an hour away. He was purportedly dispensing relief like it was water. Some careful application of needles in a manner known to his people for thousands of years, and the cure was on the way.

Ignoring the lingering questions (Was this for real? And why was this acupuncturist more successful than others?) I booked appointments for myself and Raizy, and soon we were on our way to our very own miracle.

Sitting in the acupuncturist’s office was surreal. There we were, perhaps eight or ten chronic allergy sufferers, with needles sticking out of our foreheads. It was quiet, very quiet, and moving from one client to the next, the acupuncturist plied his magic.

Soon the treatment was complete, and Raizy and I left the room to pay. Along with the change came a small package containing white pills I was supposed to take daily. Raizy didn’t get pills, I noticed, and I intuited — for the language

barrier was so great that there were barely any words exchanged at all — that she was too young for the supplemental assistance.

Now we were ready to go, for better or for worse, and we left for home.

The season passed, and we noticed that “for better or for worse” was exactly how it turned out. I had fared better, but Raizy had fared worse. Way worse that I did.

About a year later, I was discussing this with a friend, who reminded me about the “supplemental assistance” I’d been treated with along with the acupuncture session. That’s when I remembered those little white innocuous pills I was handed along with my change. Was it the needles that worked their magic, or the pills

Raizy was too young to receive?

And what, exactly, were those pills? Super powerful steroids? Probably. Produced in China, without reliable oversight? Most certainly.

Now I knew why this particular acupuncturist was known for his unbelievable results. With the help of unidentified little white pills, anything is possible.

STEINMAN

A GROWING ENTERPRISE

Mowing the lawn began as a weekly chore, but soon evolved into a hobby that Dovid not only enjoyed, but also found he was skilled at.

“By the time I was ten years old or so,” Dovid says, “I completely took over the weekly mowing, and I also started mowing the grass for some neighbors. I charged about fifteen dollars for the service, and soon I was busy on most Fridays, mowing the lawn for this neighbor or that one.”

Dovid admits that his parents weren’t thrilled when he wasn’t around to help on busy Friday afternoons. “I started mowing some of the lawns on Sunday instead,” he says.

But when it came to purchasing the necessary equipment or generally letting Dovid develop his green thumb, his parents were supportive. So supportive, in fact, that soon the front of

their home sported brand-new bushes, and then some beautiful flowers in honor of Shavuos.

“I also planted flowers for some neighbors,” Dovid adds. “The older I got, the more I learned to do, and I also started charging a little more for my work. I understood more about the value of money. The price for mowing, for example, went up about five dollars every year.”

SEEDS, WEEDS AND EXPERTISE

Once Dovid had a few years of lawn care under his belt, he offered some neighbors an “all-year package.”

“In the beginning of the season, I would trim the bushes and lay down fresh mulch. I’d also fill empty spots with fertilized soil, grass seeds and then straw to keep the birds from eat-

Dovid was only eight years old when he began helping his father push their lawnmower up and down their Monsey lawn each week, but that moment kicked off a childhood career that is still going strong today, at age sixteen.

ing the seeds.”

This is news to me. “Is that the purpose of straw?” I’d always assumed it offers some kind of magical grass-growing contribution to soil.

But Dovid knows his stuff. “It helps keep the ground moist, but it also keeps the birds from getting to the seeds. They don’t like the straw.”

At the beginning of the season, Dovid also clears away dead branches and leaves with the aid of a powerful leaf blower. Then he applies weed killer to keep the grass healthy.

“I once bought a weed-and-grass killer spray by mistake,” Dovid remembers. “That’s meant to be used where you don’t want grass, like where you put down mulch. The bottles looked really similar, and I only noticed my mistake a few days after I used it, when I saw that the grass was drying out along with the weeds!”

But the grass grew back, and that’s one mistake Dovid won’t make again.

Once the spring months pass, what happens when summer arrives in all its glory?

“Once summer arrives,” Dovid says, “then I need to step up my mowing. Midsummer, grass needs to get trimmed about once a week. I have a weed-whacker to help out where needed. I also give the bushes another trim during the summer, and lay down some more mulch where necessary.”

Then, whether Dovid likes it or not, the nights turn cool and summer comes to an end. There’s a nip in the air, the grass loses its enthusiasm for growing, and the trees lose their leaves.

“Once it really starts getting cold,” Dovid says, “the leaves start falling, so that

TIPS BY DOVID

ON GROWING GRASS

“Any lawn work should start in April,” Dovid says. “If you see any empty patches where grass should be growing, cover it with soil, sprinkle some seeds on top, and add straw. And if the lawn is in really poor condition and you want to redo the whole thing, it needs to be dug up and turned over first.”

What about fertilizer?

“Fertilizer is very important. It helps the grass grow, and it also gets it to grow stronger and greener. Soil purchased in a bag,” Dovid continues, “usually contains fertilizer. I once bought soil by the truckload, and there was a big difference. The soil wasn’t fertilized, and it contained small wood chips and rocks. So definitely stick to good-quality soil sold in bags.”

ON WATERING GRASS

To water the lawn, Dovid advises using either a sprinkler or a hose.

“Grass usually needs to be watered about once a day, but you kind of need to follow your instincts. If a week is really rainy, you can probably skip a day or two, but if it’s very dry, then you may want to water the lawn more than once a day.”

What time of day is best for watering?

“Definitely when the sun isn’t too strong,” Dovid says. “If you water the grass under the bright sun, your grass may burn, and the water will disappear before it can even do its job.”

ON MOWING GRASS

In the beginning of the season and toward the end of it, grass needs to be trimmed once every two or three weeks. But during peak summer weeks, it needs a weekly mow.

“And as I already mentioned,” Dovid says, “always make sure to cut the grass really short before the winter. You want it holding up well under all that snow.”

means I need to do some leaf blowing again. I also make sure to cut the grass right before the winter. You don’t want tall grass getting pulled up by shovels once the snow comes down.”

TAKING STOCK

By now I’m trying to picture the mound of equipment Dovid owns, and there’s definite pride in his voice when he describes his collection.

“I have a mower, of course, and a weed-whacker, which I mentioned. Then I have a cart for seeding, a tool to turn up the

ground before planting, a trimmer for bushes, a leaf blower, a chainsaw —”

Has he ever gotten hurt?

“No, baruch Hashem,” he says, but then he laughs. “I did cut through some wires, though. Befores I got my gas trimmer, I had cheaper electric trimmers. Those came with long wires that always got tangled, and I cut through them more than once. Eventually, we invested in a gas trimmer.”

At this point I’m certain that Dovid’s parents deserve the Parents of the Year award. This is a lot of equipment to own and maintain! And that’s before all the material he needs to stock, like soil, seeds and fertilizer.

“We get enough of all that to last the season,” Dovid confirms. “We go to Home Depot, or Lowe’s, and get it all at once: soil, seeds, fertilizer, weed killer, mulch… Then, for bushes or flowers, we go to a local nursery.”

Any words of wisdom when it comes to picking flowers and plants?

“Well, we try to avoid getting flowers that squirrels like,” Dovid says. “We’ve had squirrels nibble at flowers here and there, but it was rare, because we chose carefully.

“As with everything,” he finishes, “it all comes with experience.”

DOVID’S GARDEN

Aside from basic lawn maintenance, Dovid has a pet vegetable garden where he grows cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and more. Last year he also grew eucalyptus and sunflowers, and this year he’s adding radishes, carrots and peas. And if you’re imagining a small patch of soil playing host to a neat row of plants, think again.

“This is the fourth year I’m planting a vegetable garden,” Dovid shares. “The first year, it measured five feet by ten feet, the next year it measured ten square feet, and last year it measured ten by twenty feet.”

And this year?

“This year,” Dovid says proudly, “it’ll measure ten by twenty-six feet! And I’ll be planting it in a small greenhouse.”

I’m assuming it’s simply to keep the animals away, but there’s another reason.

“To plant seeds, you need weather that’s warmer than 40 degrees,” Dovid explains. “When you plant seeds in a greenhouse, however, you can put in a heater, which means you can plant earlier and later in the season.”

Another thing Dovid chose to do differently this year is plant vegetables from the seeds themselves instead of from purchased plants. He picked seeds out of peppers, placed them in small cups of soil, and the trays holding these cups go out every morning and come in every night.

“I’m hoping to start seeing results in about a week,” Dovid says.

This vegetable garden is a yearly project for the entire family. One brother has had a classmate’s family come by for a tour and to pick vegetables, and another brother once took a cucumber back to yeshiva with him, with interesting results.

“First the boys made fun of it. They said the cucumber looks like a squash, and why exactly was my brother bringing it to a Shab -

This year’s greenhouse

Trays holding Dovid’s seedlings

An end-season visitor

bos seduah and cutting it up?”

But then they all got a taste, and despite themselves, they couldn’t help but comment on the remarkable flavor and texture.

“Homegrown cucumbers are just tastier and crunchier,” Dovid explains. “They don’t sit on trucks or in crates for days before being enjoyed; they’re as fresh as can possibly be!”

But some surprises aren’t as great.

“One year, we chose to grow some hot peppers. The label on the plants said that these hot peppers were very hot, but we bought them anyway and planted them.

“One Shabbos, my mother found these fresh hot peppers in the kitchen. Since they looked so pretty — red and orange — she thought they were mini peppers, and she sliced them up and placed them around the eggs served at the day seudah.”

Dovid laughs at the memory. “The peppers weren’t just hot; they were super hot! They were so sharp that we couldn’t even eat the eggs that had come in contact with the peppers! And if they got into your eyes, forget it. You were stuck with irritated eyes for three days.”

Those peppers went straight into the garbage. After Shabbos, the family did a little research and learned these were the second or third hottest peppers in the world!

“So I didn’t plant hot peppers this year,” Dovid finishes.

And what about animals like birds, deer and squirrels? Do they get into the garden?

“Well,” says Dovid, “I always fenced my garden and sprayed it for protection, so I never had any major issues with animals. One year, the year of the hot pepper fiasco, deer did get into the garden (see photo), but it was toward the end of the season and pretty cold, so there weren’t any vegetables left. The deer mostly ate the leaves that were left — though it was smart enough to avoid the hot pepper plants! In fact, that was the only plant in the garden that stayed intact.”

Adding dimension to your outdoor play space

I love my house.

It’s new, it was designed for a frum family, it has tons of gorgeous windows so that the house glows with sunlight.

But it has one major drawback: It doesn’t have a backyard.

My sister lives around the corner. She has an enormous yard, and my kids spend hours there every spring and summer. You would think they spend their time on the beautiful swing set and play structure she installed, but no. I have five boys and she has four, and they spend their time digging. Every year, they spend a few weeks digging a hole. I mean, a pit. I mean, a tunnel to China.

When the hole is so deep that it’s too hard for them to toss the dirt out when they’re standing at the bottom, they start filling it. This becomes a whole project because apparently, you can’t fill a hole just by replacing the earth you dug out (I don’t really understand why not, but that’s the reality). But it keeps the kids busy for another week, and then they start the process all over again.

My sister is very brave.

You might be too fainthearted for this kind of fun, but here are some ideas to keep your kids busy outdoors. If you have a large yard, installing a few of these in separate areas will really develop your space (and can help keep kids from fighting when they’re all outside). The ideas listed here all support strong play experiences and development — no fluff or zombie electronics. Have fun!

ZIPLINES

For a while I puzzled over the appeal of ziplines, but I think I figured it out. Probably since the beginning of time, people have wished they could fly, and ziplines give you that rush that comes with soaring above the ground. You can install a zipline between two trees or poles, and a basic kit (like from Walmart or Home Depot) is not pricey.

TRAMPOLINES

Trampolines scare me, mostly because when I was a kid, my cousin Baruch fell off a trampoline and broke both arms two weeks before his bar mitzvah, which had to be postponed. But there’s a new concept in outdoor trampolines: in-ground trampolines, which are basically trampolines installed over a dug-out area of your yard. This makes the trampoline level with the ground and eliminates the fall risk. In-ground trampolines are pricier than the other ideas listed here, but worth exploring if safety is a concern.

SANDBOXES AND WATER TABLES

I’m lumping these two together because you know about them already, but that doesn’t mean you should overlook them. Kids love sandboxes and water tables. Don’t underestimate this one. I think it’s the sensory element — the rushing water, the sand flowing between their fingers. There are sandbox options in all price ranges, and you can even fill a water table with sand if that works better for you.

I once bought one of those enormous Sterilite storage boxes, filled it with dry clean sand from Home Depot, and parked it right outside my door. It was cheap, easy and clean, and it kept my kids busy for hours.

YARD CAMPING

Not everyone enjoys camping (“cramping,” an acquaintance calls it). Personally, moving with a bunch of small kids into a tent in the wilderness does not sound like fun to me. But your kids can have their cake and eat it too by camping in your yard. Buy a small tent — they’re not expensive — and set it up as close or far from the house as you like. Pajamas, flashlights and roasted marshmallows will easily complete the experience. Tents aren’t only for evening/nighttime adventures. I find that kids love small, defined spaces. A small tent in the yard can become a clubhouse — or castle. Once it’s there, kids will love spending time in it. Park a small tent in your yard, and watch the magic happen.

SAUCER SWINGS

Here’s another easy and low-cost upgrade for your yard. Saucer swings are flat circular discs that are hung from a tree and give kids their own little space to relax. They don’t replace swing set style swings; they’re not designed for pumping forcefully and soaring into the sky. But these swings are inexpensive and add dimension to your outdoor space. I’ve seen them mostly as single-seaters, but there are models on the market that seat a few kids. Look around for other options in the tree swings category, too.

GIANT OUTDOOR GAMES

I stumbled across such a game when shopping once; it was a giant set of Connect Four (under a different brand name). It was probably the height of a young child, and when you set it up in the yard, it makes a matzav. I’ve seen similarly sized Scrabble and tic-tac-toe games.

Alternatively, you can just use spray chalk to play tic-tac-toe or other games on the grass. In fact, if you’re willing to give your kids spray chalk, they’ll probably think of a hundred things to do with it.

TETHERBALL

Kids love it. I don’t know why, but they do. They’re inexpensive, low maintenance and fun. I don’t have much else to say about it, but what else could you need?

HAMMOCKS

My mother sent me a hammock last summer as a gift. I don’t have a yard (see above), but she said I could put it on my deck. I thought the main benefit of the hammock was the hour it kept my boys busy while they assembled it, but I was wrong. The kids love to hang out on the hammock; somehow it mellows them. Even I really enjoy it when all the stars align and the weather is nice and I have a minute to sit.

Ever wish you could spread your wings — er, arms — and fly? Do you dream of feeling the breeze rush by as you see the world from above? The closest way to capture the feeling of flying through open air is by riding a zipline.

WHAT IS A ZIPLINE?

A zipline is a pulley-and-cable system, usually created out of steel cables, which relies on gravity to propel its cargo and therefore works only downhill. This makes it ideal for mountainous and hilly regions.

In order to stay safe while riding a zipline, make sure to listen carefully to all safety instructions from your guide. Ensure that your harness is properly fitted, and longer hair or any strings should be tucked away to avoid getting tangled in the ropes.

THE BEGINNING OF THE LINE

Ziplines were originally created as a method of transportation. Imagine needing to fly through the air to visit your neighbor down the hill. Thrilling — er, not!

Ziplines were used in mountainous countries such as China, Japan and India as early as 250 BCE, and they propelled people and packages downhill for many decades. In fact, in some remote areas of China, ziplines were used up until 2015, when they were finally replaced by footbridges for pedestrian use.

IN TRAINING

During World War II, the United States planned to drop a large number of soldiers onto French soil within a short amount of time by employing parachutes. To have all these soldiers train for the mission, the army set up ziplines to simulate a parachute landing. The training was so successful that ziplines are still being used in military training camps today.

THINK YOU’RE TOO OLD FOR A ZIPLINE ADVENTURE?

Bet you can’t beat this one: On April 6, 2018, Jack Reynolds broke the Guiness World Record as the oldest person to ride a zipline at the sprightly age of 106.

ZIPLINES OF NOTE

The world’s longest zipline is located in the UAE (shocker). Built in the breathtaking mountainous region of Ras Al Khaimah, Jebels Jais Flight opened to visitors in 2018. It spans 9,284 feet, which translates to 1.76 miles. However, people fly at speeds of up to 99 miles an hour and therefore finish their journey in just three short minutes.

Want to zipline but don’t want to trek up, up, up? How about ziplining underground? You could totally do that!

Mega Zips is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The zipline is located within Mega Cavern, a cave that’s approximately 100 acres large and reaches a depth of up to 90 feet in some areas.

No need to travel that far for an amazing zipline experience. New York Zipline Adventures, located in Hunter, New York, boasts North America’s largest zipline. It’s operational all year round, so you can choose between a view of snowy mountain caps or the Catskills’ lush greenery.

This one’s a feast for the eyes: The Aiguille Rouge ZipLine is located atop the French Alps in Val Thorens, France. At 10,600 feet above sea level, it’s the highest elevation zipline in the world. If you’re afraid of heights, you might want to skip this one.

If flying above mountains and valleys is not adventurous enough, how about ziplining above the water? Dragon’s Breath is located on the Caribbean island of Labadee, where you can zipline above the breathtakingly beautiful Atlantic Ocean. At over 2,600 feet long, it’s the longest above-water zipline.

Hindy Moskowitz

ONE WEEK LATER…

OKAY, EVERYONE! KEEP SANDING! IT HAS TO LOOK LIKE WE MADE IT ALL FROM SCRATCH!

WHAT’S THAT?

RECAP: REINVIGORATED AT DISCOVERING YOSEF’S LETTER, SHIMON TELLS SAID TO SET THE SAILS. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS, THEY DON’T REALLY KNOW WHERE THEY’RE GOING…

WHAT’S WHAT? OH, BROTHER. LITERALLY…

THAT THING.

WHAT THING?

THAT THING THAT YOU’RE — OH, COME ON, YOSEF! IS THIS ANOTHER SURPRISE? BECAUSE — SORRY, CAN’T TALK NOW. TOO MUCH WORK!

WELL, WE’VE GOTTEN EVERYTHING WE CAN OUT OF THIS OLD FELLOW.

THEN WHY ARE WE COMING BACK?

I DON’T WANT THE PIRATES TO FIND IT HERE. BUT I DIDN’T HAVE THE HEART TO SINK HER, EITHER…

YOU SET IT ADRIFT? IT SEEMED APPROPRIATE. AND WHO KNOWS?

MAYBE WE’LL RUN INTO HER AGAIN ONE DAY.

MAY WE ALL FIND OUR WAY ACROSS THE SEAS…

COME ON, LET’S GET BACK TO THE SHIP. TOMORROW WE’RE GOING HOME!

by: YONAH KLEIN illustration: JACKY YARHI

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Name of winner: Mommy

Amount of points: 124

Names of competing players: Rivky

Some words only the winner found: aide, cork, morbid, parched, whip

The longest word found on the board: parchment

A new word learned from the board: whey

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Family name: Adler, 845-xxx-3719

Name of winner: Malky

Amount of points: 61

Names of competing players: Esty

Some words only the winner found: bowl, corn, crook, whip, worn

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Classifieds

FOR SALE

RESTAURANT FOR SALE

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

DOONA STROLLER

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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

BUGABOO BEE 6

Bugaboo Bee 6 with ombre design, wholesale price. 929486-6534

DAYCAMP FILE

Looking to sell an amazing daycamp file. For inquiries please call 929-602-2877

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

MOVING SALE

Selling dining room set, kitchen glass table + 6 chairs. Babys crib, rumble toddler seat. call or text 347-971-1989

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

APT FOR RENT

Large 1 bedroom apt for rent in the area of Route 306 and New Pomona Rd. If interested please call 845-208-4451

MONSEY SHORT

TERM RENTAL

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

CHESTNUT RIDGE

Private Cape house in the beginning of Chestnut Ridge. Section 8 Ok. Call Monsey Realty 845-376-0906

BRAND NEW APT

Brand new, Luxurious Apartment for rent - Spacious Kitchen and Dining Room, Playroom + Pesach Kitchen, Laundry Room, 4 Bedrooms. Centrally located on Francis Place. Asking $4,200 + Utilities. Please contact 845579-2352

2 BEDROOM APT

Newly renovated 2 bedroom apartment in the 45 Division Ave complex. Good price! Call Monsey Realty 845-376-0906

SUMMER RENTAL WANTED

Looking for a 2 bedroom apartment in the Bates/ Horton area for the Summer months. Call 347-546-8235 or 917-288-8497

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY!

Brand New beautiful 2 bedroom walk-in apartment + storage shed, in New Hempstead. Great location, large driveway. Includes washer, dryer, microwave, fridge, oven, and wifi. Control your own cooling & heating. Contact 845.262.9009

FOR RENT-MONSEYSMOLLEY DR.

3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, with large dining room, and kitchen- dinette. Freshly painted and scraped, x large finished basement, with private beautiful property! AOM REALTY INC. 845 7293284 OR Aomrealtyny@ gmail.com

APT FOR RENT

New beautiful 1.5 bedroom apt. Spring Hill/Chestnut Ridge area. Short/Long Term. 551-228-5373

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. Discounted rates available! call/text 347-224-5574

SUMMER RENTAL

Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 full bath home with a pool in Monsey (Haverstraw) for rent June 23- August 13 please email Yitti.moskowitz@ gmail.com or whatsapp 917374-4535.

SUMMER RENTAL

2 bedroom apt for rent in bates area during the summer months. Call or text for details 216-848-9772

FOR RENT-NEW CITY

Stunning brand new 2 bedroom apartment, very spacious, c/a, walk in level with alot of sunlight and windows. 2400$. Aom realty inc. 845 7293284-email questions to Aomrealtyny@ gmail.com

5 BEDROOM APT FOR RENT

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HAVERSTRAW

1000 SF ground floor space + 15 parking spots available for rent call/Text 845.203.1120

SHOWROOM / OFFICE

SPACE AVAILABLE

Available Rt 45 & Old Nyack

2,000 s/f to lease as a office / showroom call 8453199168

OFFICE FOR RENT

Newly renovated small offices and Cubicle Desks for rent on LENORE AVE. Please call 845 533 2427

MONSEY SUFFERN

House for sale by owner

2500 SF, Newly renovated, Floor to ceiling windows with a beautiful view, Last house on dead end street, 13k tax, 1 min drive/30 min walk to shul 999k Call/Text/ WhatsApp 347-772-9733

SUMMER RENTAL

New City. Beautiful new 5BR 4000 sq.ft. home on park-like property, 10’ ceilings, granite kitchen, large deck, brick patio. Full Summer Only. 732-552-9485

SUMMER RENTAL WANTED

Looking to rent house with pool in Monsey for 4-5 summer weeks. No kids. 347450-1019

HOUSE FOR RENT IN MONTEBELLO

4,000 sq. Feet. Preferably for a Yeshiva. Please call: 347962-6429 Or 347-733-2566

LAKEHOUSE VILLA

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

VACATION RENTAL

Magnificent house with a pool in Airmont fully stocked with all amenities, very close to shul and Mikvah, available to rent for weekends. 3474204945

HOLLYWOOD FLORIDA

Beautiful private villa. 4 Master suites with kosher kitchen, huge living area, pool. Walking distance to Shul/ Kosher shopping. Call/ whatsapp 718-541-0292

CAMPUS FOR RENT

Campus available to rent for a boy’s camp or yeshiva please contact campusom180@ gmail.com

CAMPGROUNDS

AVAILABLE

Beautiful campgrounds in the Poconos available to rent for yeshivah and camp Shabbatons or overnight stays. Please contact poconosmanagement@ gmail.com

HELP WANTED

TEACHER/ CO-TEACHER

You love working with young kindergarten boys? A boys yeshiva seeks a warm, responsible kindergarten teacher/co-teacher who loves children. Please call 845-587-6601 or email to ykapplicants@gmail.

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

F/T SECRETARY

Software company looking for a full time secretary. Great pay! Excellent work environment. Please email resume to sm@adsfo.com

OFFICE POSITION

Looking for experienced bookkeeper full time in Newburgh please call 3474514320

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

BAS MIKROH ’23-‘24

Bas Mikroh is seeking Middle School Moros and Teachers, Junior High Secular Studies Teachers, Assistant to the Principal, Co-teachers and Assistants, Remedial Teachers, and Daycare Assistants to join our dynamic, talented staff. Please send resume to hr@ basmikroh.org

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

TEACHERS WANTED

Boys Yeshiva in Flatbush seeking teachers for 2023-24, for grade 5, middle schoollanguage arts, & science, also seeking p3 providers. Email: resumesyeshiva@gmail.com

DAYCARE TEACHER

Heimishe Daycare is looking to hire a warm, loving, energetic, and responsible assistant/Teacher for the Summer/Next Year. (Well Paid) call (845)587-7904

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Looking for a mature/ experienced woman to lead an established kiddie group. Great pay, beautiful space, curriculum provided. Please call: 845-659-4800

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Bnos Binah is looking for experienced, passionate, and goal oriented teachers, co-teachers, and assistants for various grades and subjects to join our dedicated team for the upcoming school year. Warm, positive, supportive, and growth oriented work environment with competitive pay on time. Please send resume to bschwartz@bnosbinahm.org

CO-TEACHER/REMEDIAL

Yeshiva in Monsey seeking a positive and warm coteacher/remedial for the upcoming school year 8:454:15. Please call 845-587-6601 or email to ykapplicants@ gmail.

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

FEMALE SECRETARIES

Looking for female secretaries in a busy accounting office, graduates are welcome, training provided. Kosher and Heimish office. Please send your resume to financial@ ygcpaco.com or call 845-5733000.

OPEN POSITION

Seeking a full-time secretary in a women’s only office. Candidate must have great interpersonal skills. Needs to be efficient and able to problem solve. Email resume: contactme33162@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.

SALES HELP WANTED

Bowtique Hosiery is looking for a young energetic salesperson F/T P/T. Great potential. 845-579-5512

EXECUTIVE SALES ASSISTANT

A Heimisha Financial services office in Spring Valley NY is seeking a full time female to join our female team. Responsibilities include scheduling, client relations, etc. Candidate must have excellent verbal (telephone), & writing skills, mathematics, Quickbooks, computer proficiency and ability to multi-task. For more information please email your resume to Molanservices@gmail.com

OFFICE POSITION

All female busy office in New Square looking for a full time employee. Must be able to multi task. Great pay for the right individual. Please email resume to creditcards@ johntogo.com

REBBI NEEDED

Yeshiva seeks an experienced Rebbi for fifth grade class. Great work environment. Excellent pay for the right individual. Please call 845558-6699.

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

SUMMER PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Younger grades boy’s yeshiva is looking to hire a creative, geshmake director to run a 3-week afternoon summer program. Join us in creating loads of summer fun! Great work environment. Excellent pay. Please call 845-587-6601 or email to ykapplicants@ gmail.

SUMMER POSITIONS

Day camp in Woodridge, head counselors and counselor’s position available. Bungalow or transportation provided. Please call 347 574 0996

OFFICE SECRETARY NEEDED

Full time 9-5 secretary girl great pay in Heimish office in monsey 8453199168

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H.S. SECRETARY

Mature morning secretary to run front office beginning at 8:30 am. Multi tasking, computer, and interpersonal skills necessary. Please send resume to admin@ bysmiriam.org

F/T SECRETARY

Friendly, efficient multitasker to answer phone, interact with clients in healthcare office.

QuickBooks. Mon-Thurs flexible hours, at least 32 hr/ wk. English/Yiddish. (845) 596-8316 No calls after May 3.

HELP WANTED

ABA Riders is looking for a female ABA para to work with a 6 year old during day hours. Driving and having a car is required. Paid travel time and gas! Well paid! Contact Rikki at 347-930-9736/info@ abariders.com.

IMMEDIATE HIRE

Encore LBA is looking to hire a provider to work with a sweet 20 year old girl in her own home, 3x a week. preferably driving. 845-4228070 x224

SPECIAL ED TEACHER

Looking for a special ed teachers with a masters, Preferably with ABA, Great Pay. 845-729-3001

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

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Attention graduates! 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.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Attention graduates! 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

TUTOR WANTED

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

PLAYGROUP MORAH

Gan Simcha is looking for a Morah for a 2 year old playgroup for September 2023. Contact Rikki 347-9309736.

PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT

Gan Simcha is looking for an assistant for a 2 year old playgroup for September 2023. Contact Rikki 347-9309736.

GREAT JOB OPENING

Looking for a girl/woman with computer knowledge and phone skills. Must be organized, multi task , thorough and very detail oriented . Please email resume to jobs@ezdriveny. com

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ABA PARA

ABA Riders is looking for a female yiddish speaking ABA para to work with 5 year old in his home from 3:30-5:30, 2 to 4 days a week. Well paid, paid taxi. Contact Rikki 347930-9736.

WH MANAGER

Seeking ambitious warehouse manager with minimum of 2+ years experience. Located in Monsey area. Email resume: monseyhire52@gmail.com

BCBA WANTED

ABA Riders is looking to hire a BCBA. Well paid! Contact Rikki 347-930-9736.

SALES ROLE

Eager to unlock your potential? Hungry for success? Great opportunity for motivated individuals to join a select team of high achievers at Ark Mortgage. New training class will begin shortly after Pesach. Contact 845-503-6502 or email hr@ arkmortgage.com to learn more. *commission based role with high earning capacity.

ITCON IS HIRING

We are hiring Help Desk Technicians and a Service Coordinator in our Suffern and Brooklyn Locations. Great pay, good working environment, and room for growth. Email hr@itconinc. com to apply

MUSIC TEACHER

Music ‘n Motion is looking to hire an additional music teacher to join our Monsey branch. Qualifications are, responsible, dedicated, energetic and great with children. Call 929-322-4202 ext 202 or email resume to info@mnmotion.com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Are you looking to make a difference in someone else’s life? Very part time opportunity available to lead a small group in a dayhab twice a week. Please call Haddasa Yankovitch at 845354-3233 ext.1158

SECRETARY WANTED

A Cpa firm is looking for a secretary no experience necessary willing train Pay based on experience please reach out to rivkyb@ hireexteam.com

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PRESCHOOL DAYCAMP

Preschool counselors wanted for the summer. 18 years. Yiddish Speaking, Geshmake environment. Great pay. 845262-1020

CUSTOM CLOSETS

Custom Closet Company. Looking for Energetic and motivated Individual to do sales plus secretarial work. Salary plus commission. Please email resume to airmontsales@gmail.com

MULTIPLE POSITIONS

Large agency is looking to hire for multiple open positions please reach out to hear more details great pay for the right candidate!! rivkyb@hireexteam.com

PROGRAMMING JOB

A growing mid-sized company near Monsey is looking for an in-house full-stack developer with the potential to lead a full programming team. The individual must be sufficient in c#, angular, SQL, and basic knowledge in .net languages and front-end frameworks and has a full understanding of programming, database architecture, and development lifecycles. 5+ years of experience is a plus. Great pay, health insurance, and 401K match. GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RIGHT INDIVIDUAL. Please send your resume to Jobs@ drgclaims.com.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT WORKER

Hamaspik of Orange County is seeking a dedicated, organized woman to be a Caregiver Support Worker for a single mother in Main Monsey, West Maple area. Please reach out to 845774-0239 or blebowitz@ comforthealthoc.org for more information

PHARMACY STAFF

Local busy pharmacy looking for full time female staff. Willing to train. Located in Monsey Leah@202rx.com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Management company looking for a secretary great job with potential for growth please reach out to rivkyb@ hireexteam.com

ABA PARA

Looking for a Yiddishspeaking female to work 1:1 with a 5-year-old boy in Cheder from 12:30-2, and/ or at home from 4:15-6:15. Good pay! Please email your resume to cfaresumeapp@ gmail.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Company located in NJ, Approx 45 minutes from Monsey, is looking to hire full-time office employees. Beginners are welcome. Please call 347-678-2670 or email your resume to newjerseyjob738@gmail.com

HELP WANTED

We are currently seeking an individual with strong organizational skills & ability to manage multiple priorities. Basic computer knowledge & attention to detail & accuracy required. Ft with flexibility. Email resume to hosieryboutique@ gmail.com or whats app 845362-7625

HELP WANTED

Seeking recognition while working hard every day? Busy Expediting office looking to hire a Full Time Secretary. Reach out @ Chaya@thekey2leads.com

TEAM LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Established office in Monsey is looking to hire a female finance team leader to oversee a group of employees. Candidate should be capable of leading a team and managing responsibilities. Some finance experience required. Willing to train the right candidate. Great potential for growth. Flexible Hours - Great Pay - Full benefit package. Send your resume to Hiringmanager10952@ gmail.com.

P/T JOB

Looking for a woman to assist with meal preparation 2-3 afternoons a week. Please call Haddasa Yankovitch at: 845354-3233 ext.1158

OPEN YOUR HOME AND HEART

Self-sufficient 44 year old woman with a mental health condition seeking temporary residence with 24 hour supervision available. Monsey area. Soberlander@ hamaspikrockland.org 845.503.0481

HELP WANTED

Are you organized, personable & have a flair for fashion? We’d love to have you join our team! Pt/ft avail. Whats app resume to 845216-8798

REMEDIAL

Select Title 1 and Title 3 remedial positions open for 2023-24 school year. Join our energetic and growing team. Send resume to: remedialsec@bnosbinahm. org

OPEN POSITION

Do you have a feeling toward lightning the load of people who are struggling? Do you like to feel accomplished and successful? Established agency in Monsey is looking to hire PT/FT coordinator to facilitate services for adults suffering from mental illnesses. Complete training and support given. Great salary with potential for growth. Complete benefit package. Please send your resume to: Amazingjoboppertunity@ gmail.com

JOB OPENING

Are you looking to make an impact on people’s lives? Are looking for a job that requires more than just computer and paper work? Then this job is FOR YOU. All girls office in Monsey is looking to hire FT/PT service coordinators to make a big difference in the lives of the less fortunate. Great salary with potential for growth. Paid vacation and holidays. Please send your resume to joboffersmonsey58@gmail. com.

PRIVATE DUTY NURSE

For summer program. Work with a 9 yr old girl. Call for more info 845-729-3001

INSURANCE ADMIN

Spring Valley Insurance office is looking for a motivated, organized and well spoken individual. Willing to train. Prefer insurance experience. F/T but can be P/T. Email resume to growth4you@gmail.com

WORK FROM HOME!

Nonprofit women’s organization looking to hire fundraisers. Hourly rate + commission. Experience in fundraising a plus. Please call 845-425-9222 x 109 or email to projects@bnosmelochim. org

F/T

LOAN PROCESSOR

Seeking a full time loan processor, great pay for the right candidate! Call 845.422.8098 Ext 101 or email ruchy@Hiresolutionsny.com

F/T BOOKKEEPER

Seeking a full time bookkeeper candidate must have at least 1 year of bookkeeping 20 minute drive from Monsey, fantastic environment, 65k+.CALL 845.422.8098 ext.101 or email ruchy@hiresolutionsny.com

OFFICE COORDINATOR

Our company is seeking a full-time office coordinator who can multitask and possesses great verbal and written communication skills. Email resume to mr@ premiumawningsny.com Call: 845-494-8500 ext. 105

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Business owner is relocating to Israel and is seeking a qualified individual to run the bookkeeping and administration of his business, candidate must have experience in bookkeeping. Great opportunity, flexible hours 100k email your resume to ruchy@hiresolutionsny.com

COOK WANTED

A Heimish Camp is looking for an experience cook for the coming season please send resume to Jobssummer23@ gmail.com or fax 718.303.9142

NOW HIRING!

A well established and progressive business is seeking for a motivated and skilled female accountant/ bookkeeper. For more information, please email Deals@371wheels.com.

AFTERNOON POSITION

Are you a graduate or teacher seeking an afternoon job? A boys yeshiva is seeking a lower elementary teacher for the upcomoing school year. Supportive environment. Great pay for the right individual. Please call 845-587-6601 or email to ykapplicants@gmail.

RECRUITERS

We are seeking to hire experienced recruiters who want to earn $100k+ annually, we are the only recruiting firm that does not compete with our own team. We set you up for success! Email TopCareerNY@ gmail.com

BABYSITTING

EXPERIENCED

HEIMISHE MOMMY

Having a baby iyh? Going on Vacation? Book your overnight babysitter now! References available. Call 718-928-4671

BABYSITTER

Babysitter available this summer. On Spruill court. 406 4799

MONTESSORI CLASS

Montessori toddlers group forming for September. Small group and amazing environment. For more info call morah Chaya 845-276-0828. Or email morahchayar@ gmail.com

SERVICES

NUTRITION

Repair your relationship with food, improve your health and body image whilst working-out in the sunshine! Miriam Shurpin MS RD CDN. Registered Dietitian –Nutritionist. 347-480-1670 rd@miriamshurpin.com miriamshurpin.com

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

PETTICOATS FOR RENT!

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

PROFESSIONAL HAIRCUTS & STYLING

Great prices. Call Miri 845426-7561

KANGEN WATER

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

MASSAGE THERAPY

--In The Comfort of Home-- *Swedish *Deep Tissue *Lymph *Craniosacral Therapy Call Sarah: 845-596-1373

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 845-426-7561 or 845-263-6437

EARPIERCING

12 years experience. Wide selection. Call/text: 845-538-7986

SPEAKER/MUSIC RENTAL

For all your simchos and events. Great service and great pricing! Call/text:845-444-6065 Email: Tzadlerproductions@gmail.com Includes FREE stands and cables.

LAUNDRY SERVICE

Join our many satisfied costumers! We also accept OPWDD and HCBS. 845502-3691

LADY DRIVER

Chaya lady driver will take care of all your local driving needs. Day and evening hours. Fast friendly service. Call 845-642-0193

DESIGNER BUYOUT

High end designer buyouts, sell your shoes, bags, clothing for profit. Burberry, louis vuitton, Prada, Valentino ect.. immediate payout. authentic only. call Miriam: 845-4220272

LIFE/MARRIAGE/BUSINESS COACH

Women in Business facing challenges in *marital relationships *work/life balance issues *Focus inproductivity. Now booking for June/July! Esty Danziger/ ATC 347-512-3077

Classifieds

SHAIMOS PICK UPS 845-461-3084

DAYCAMP PROGRAM

Let us do the work for you! Full custom program planned with all the details. Minute to minute schedule. 845-376-5853

GREEN VISA

Need a passport? No problem! We can help you get a new one, renew an old one, or even get one the same day. Just give us a call at 718400-9969

ATT: DAYCAMPS

New in Monsey! EXCITING INTERACTIVE MUSICAL KUMZITZ. Includes Projected lyrics. For more info call 347563-4441

ATT: DAYCAMPS

Give your campers the trill of pastels and painting. Popular for TC’s/staff night out: Glass Painting! Please call 347-5634441

DAYCAMP

Preschool daycamp forming 2 classes pre-nursery/ nursery and kindergarten. Small group and amazing environment. Call for information 845-276-0828

COOKING SERVICE

Cooking service available for OPWDD and HCBS eligible individuals. Please leave voicemail or text 347-8605271

CHAI PHOTOGRAPHY

Now doing spring portraits. Cherry blossoms, limited slots available. 845-425-5226

GARTLECH

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

LADY DRIVER

ZC’s car service. Female drivers, Long distance only, Fast, safe, & convenient 845642-3833

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. No charge. Call 845-426-5484 or 845-7467251

GOWNS

GOLD GOWN

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

GOWN FOR RENT

Silver/Grey colored gown size 2-4 8455380391

GIRLS CHASUNAH GOWN

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

BLUSH/MAUVE GOWNS

2 Magnificent sister of the bride blush/mauve gowns, size 0-2 & 4-6. Please call 845-499-3639

GOWN FOR RENT

Beautiful sister of bride off white cocktail length gown, size 0-2 petite. Call 845-4252352

MATERNITY GOWNS FOR RENT

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

SISTER OF BRIDE

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

SISTER OF BRIDE

Beautiful black gown for rent. Size 4. Please text 845-8262185

GOWN FOR SALE

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

LANVIN GOWN

Original, Exclusive, Lanvin cream gown for sale or rent. Ideal for sister of bride or young macheteneste. Call or text 845-517-8300.

NAVY GOWNS

2 magnificent Zimmerman navy gowns sizes 2 & 4 for sale. Call 845-352-0623

MAGNIFICENT GOWN

Gorgeous light colored gown for sale. Size 4-6. 8455385693

IVORY GOWNS

Selling sophisticated ivory gowns size 10/12 kids, 2, & 4/6 Call 845-587-2048

LOST

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

Mountain buggy almost new 845-425-8442

Tefillin with name Shimon Zev Herskowitz 845-662-3315 drone 3711765

Mp3 with shiurim in front of Atrium March 26 by Genud/ Feig wedding 201-892-5094

4/23 White gold necklace with diamond pendant Shoppers Haven/Evergreen area 845-608-2406

FOUND

Necklace w/ heart charm Rockland Kosher parking lot 845-826-6076

Evening bag at the wedding of Breuer and Goldberger in Kinor Duvid March 23, 914215-2539

Money on Twin Ave between Franka & Marman 845-2901453

FREE GIVEAWAYS

2 Boxsprings with metal frames. 917-533-3058

6 dining room chairs in good condition needs new upholstery. 845-352-6454

Massage bed in brand new condition 845-263-9419

GB tish bekesha sz 14L, G&G tish bekesha sz 18L 347-2431143

Electrolux washer/Dryer great condition

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HIRING

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