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JUST WHAT I NEEDED

(Re: A Final Flourish, Issue 452)

I love everything about The Monsey View, but especially the recipes. It’s 10:30 at night on Erev Shavuos. I’ve been cooking for hours, and I still need to make dessert. But I’m exhausted and burned out, and I need the perfect recipe: something quick, easy, refreshing, and good for all ages. I already looked through all of my cookbooks and didn’t come up with anything, and I kind of gave up. I needed a break. And what do I do when I need to relax? Read The Monsey View, of course! (Seriously, Wednesday is my favorite day of the week. I pick up the magazine when I go shopping and read it as soon as I get home.) Now I’m leafing through the pages, and there, in the recipe section, is exactly what I’m looking for: the sorbet and lotus pops. Quick, easy, pretty and delicious. You just saved me! Thank you so much!

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MINI SERIAL, MAX ENTERTAINMENT

(Re: House of Cards, Issue 452)

I just want to let you know that I enjoyed the mini serial House of Cards so much. It was so special, so emotional, and so full of understanding for each of the characters. And I loved the end.

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I personally don’t like when serials go for 30 to 40 chapters or more. I like that it was a mini serial, and not so schlepped out. It was short and sweet, but definitely long enough.

Chanie Spira, the writer, must be a wonderful, very understanding person to be able to get such depth across in such a beautiful story.

Thank you again, and hatzlacha rabbah, Anonymous

MORE PAINT, PLEASE

(Re: DIY Paint Party, Issue 404)

I know this is really late, but I hope it’s a case of better late than never. I’d like to thank you for the Shivas Haminim DIY paint series you ran last year. Our daughter loved the challenge, and it kept her busy throughout the summer.

I would love it if you would run a similar painting project this summer. It would be great for my daughter, and for many other parents and children as well, I’m sure.

Thanks in advance!

THE VIEW IN THE CLASSROOM

(Re: Bits and Wits, Issue 452)

As my students are putting the final touches on graduation prep, and I am sorting through my teaching looseleafs to store them for the summer break, I can’t help but reflect on how much The Monsey View has enhanced my classroom.

Each Wednesday, I read your magazine with a “teacher’s eye,” and over time, I have gleaned so much that I could incorporate into my weekly plans. I clipped your article on forgiveness before Yom Kippur and used it as a catalyst for a class discussion on the topic. I used your Chanukah games as starters for my students to plan their graduation trip games. I saved your feature on Asian roller coasters and distributed it as fun facts when we covered Asian geography. I adapted your planting hacks when we planted flowers in my classroom.

Most recently, last week’s Bits and Wits was put into a sheet protector to add to my next year’s lesson plan on Mt. Everest.

Thank you for all you’ve contributed to my teaching career!

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IT’S NOT FOR EVERYONE

(Re: At His Side, Issue 451)

This is in response to the story about a woman who supported her husband while he learned day and night. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the life of someone who is obviously very unique and special with tremendous ahavas haTorah and ahavas Hashem. However, not everyone can maintain such a lifestyle. I know many women who sought daas Torah when things became overwhelming for them, and were told unequivocally that it was time for their husband to shoulder the burden of parnassah. It’s very important for every person to follow daas Torah about their particular circumstances.

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(Re: At His Side, Issue 451)

Chazal tell us, “Just as their faces are different, so are their opinions.” We all strive to do what works best for our personal situation.

However, something bothers me about the story of the woman who supported her family so her husband could learn without distraction. She received not one, but two psokim, both from gedolei Yisroel, that it was appropriate for her husband to help her with their children. Yet she went on to ask Rav Shach as well. How does this align with the concept of emunas chachomim?

Thanks for your great publication, and thank you in advance for your explanation.

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ESTHER KING RESPONDS:

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. I appreciate the opportunity to clarify these points.

It’s important to understand that Rav Shmuel did not give her a psak. He gave her permission – permission to ask her husband to help with the children even though it would take him away from learning.

In addition, the article clearly stated that she knows that this is not a path everyone can, or should, take. The article was intended not as instruction, but as inspiration.

A SAFE SOLUTION

(Re: Your Say, My Miracle, Issue 451)

This is in response to the person who wrote that she gave her child a small gummy candy. The mother was concerned that the candy was a choking hazard, so she watched the child carefully as he ate it. The child soon began to choke, and baruch Hashem, she successfully performed the Heimlich maneuver.

My advice: If you have small candy that might be dangerous, cut it into safe-sized pieces so the child is not at risk for choking, chalilah. My mother used to say, better the child should cry than the mother should cry, chas v’shalom

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PLEASE BE MOCHEL ME

Last Thursday night, I visited Monsey to attend a shiur given in the Belz beis medrash on Decatur Avenue.

Due to the large crowd in attendance, finding parking on the surrounding streets was quite a challenge. However, being an out-of-towner who doesn’t know the local streets, I was afraid to park too far away. That’s why I ended up parking in a tight spot on nearby 1st Street, with my car just slightly jutting into the entrance to an apartment building’s parking lot. I was very careful not

to block the entrance too much and made sure that there was sufficient maneuvering space for local residents.

I guess I miscalculated, as upon returning to my car, I found a letter on my windshield from an upset neighbor condemning me for my audacity in blocking the parking lot entrance, claiming he found it difficult to maneuver in and out of his parking spot.

While I admit I should have been more careful, I beg this person to please find some space in his heart to be dan lekaf zechus and forgive me for any hardship caused. I promise to be more considerate next time.

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PARSHAS BEHA’ALOSCHA

The Path to Humility

Y. Levenstein

When Miriam spoke negatively of Moshe Rabbeinu, the pasuk testifies, “ V’ha’ish Moshe anav me’od m’kol ha’adam asher al pnei ha’adamah — And the man Moshe was exceedingly humble, more so than any person on the face of the earth” (Bamidbar 12:3).

Why is it necessary to emphasize Moshe’s humility in comparison to other people?

ONE MORNING, Reb Meir Premishlan, zy”a, was in his room, preparing to daven Shacharis, when loud, angry screams were heard from the other side of his door. There was a simple Jewish villager arguing with the gabbai. “Let me in to see the Rebbe! I must speak with the Rebbe now!”

It was an impossible request. “Nobody can speak with the Rebbe before davening,” the gabbai replied.

“But I’m in the middle of a business deal, and I must discuss it with the Rebbe first. It’s important that I speak to him this minute!”

The gabbai tried again to explain that the Rebbe could not be disturbed from his lofty preparations for tefillah, but to no avail. The villager was not rational enough to accept this explanation. He raised his voice… and his boorish screams reached the Rebbe’s ears.

Reb Meir’l felt compelled to see the visitor. It turned out that the man was a cattle dealer — or better said, a swine dealer. With no compunction, he shared with the Rebbe the details of his business. Now he had to make an important decision involving the sale of one of his hogs, and he wanted the Rebbe’s advice and blessing. The Rebbe indeed wished him well, and the Yid went on his way.

As soon as the Yid was gone, the Rebbe closeted himself in his room once again to prepare for Shacharis.

Outside, chassidim waited for the Rebbe to come out and begin davening. A long while passed, and uncharacteristically, the Rebbe did not emerge. Finally, after several hours, the Rebbe

came out, and davening began.

Later, the Rebbe explained to his gabbai, “You should know that I never begin to daven before feeling my insignificance. How could I stand before the Melech Malchei Hamelachim while feeling greater than another Yid?

“Usually, it isn’t much of a challenge. I know I am no better than anyone else. But today,” the Rebbe said, “I had a real nisayon. When the villager barged into my room and unashamedly shared that he makes his parnassah from impure swines, I couldn’t help but feel a tiny sense of superiority. With all my failings, I don’t raise swines, and even if I would, I wouldn’t have the audacity to speak about it!

“I simply could not daven so long as I felt that touch of ga’avah. It took me a while, but then I finally found a quality in that man that is higher than my own level. If I were in his place, on his low spiritual level, would I ever go to a Rebbe for a bracha? I doubt I would have such emunas chachamim

“Yet this villager, despite all, still values the advice of rabbanim. And so, in that area, he is greater than me!”

When viewing those around us, it is always possible to find an area in which the other person is greater than we are. This is the path to attaining true humility. The genuine anav is one who succeeds at finding the qualities in others that place the other person at an advantage, above our own level.

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How is it possible that Moshe Rabbeinu — the greatest Yid among all of Klal Yisroel, who was mekabel the Torah from Har Sinai and merited having Hashem speak to him face to face –should be the greatest anav of all men?

Reb Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, zt”l, Rosh Yeshiva of Mir, explains that if we wish to know from where Moshe’s humility came, we can find the answer clearly stated in the pasuk: “M’kol ha’adam” –from every person.

Moshe Rabbeinu knew to see the special qualities in every person, in whichever circumstances he may be, and through this, he achieved his own outstanding middah of anavah.

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A Warm Farewell as Ramapo PD Chief Martin Reilly Retires

There were salutes and smiles on June 14 at the Ramapo Police Department as Chief Martin Reilly made his way through its familiar hallways during a formal walkout that marked the official beginning of his retirement.

Reilly began his career in law enforcement when he was hired by the Town of Woodbury Police Department in 1985, making his way to the Ramapo Police Department on April 4, 1987. He was presented with a plaque bearing his five department shields, showing how he climbed the ranks to become a sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and finally chief. The plaque recognizes Reilly for his service to the town and bears the words, “You Have Served Your Community Well. May Your Retirement Be Long And Rewarding.”

Local askanim and multiple members of the Monsey community were on hand for Reilly’s official retirement ceremony, including County Legislator Aron Wieder; Chaverim coordinator, Ramapo constituent services assistant and police liaison Yossi Margareten; and law enforcement chaplain Rabbi Yisroel Kahan. Reilly was credited for turning the department around when he became chief, and was lauded for his many years of service by numerous speakers including Sheriff Louis Falco, Congressman Mike Lawler, Deputy Supervisor Brendel Logan, Supervisor Michael Specht, Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh and State Senator Bill Weber.

Reilly is succeeded by Daniel Heyman, formerly a captain with the Ramapo Police Department.

The Town of Ramapo celebrated Reilly for his many achievements and wrote, “Today marks the final chapter in the

illustrious career of a man of distinction, Chief Martin Reilly. As he passes the torch to one of his trusted captains, he leaves a legacy of honor, strength, dedication, and commitment. His parting words, a testament to his selfless nature, encourage us all to recognize the potential in those around us and nurture it. We celebrate his remarkable journey and look forward to the extraordinary impact he will continue to make.”

Cuomo Faulted for Errors in Long-Awaited COVID Report

A 262-page report that reviewed New York State’s handling of the pandemic heaps blame on former governor Andrew Cuomo, criticizing him for unilaterally taking control and failing to follow emergency response protocols created during previous crises.

The independent report had been commissioned by Governor Kathy Hochul and had originally been due in November 2023. It was performed by an outside consulting firm and cost $4.3 million in taxpayer dollars.

The report did not address Cuomo’s widely criticized decision to force nursing homes to admit COVID-positive patients during the height of the pandemic, leading to thousands of deaths. But it did take the former governor to task for various issues, including disregarding and overruling pre-existing plans and policies that had been developed in previous critical situations. The report also called Cuomo’s decision to structure New York’s response to the pandemic in the Executive Chamber, and at times, his own office, “a significant and unnecessary mistake.”

While the former governor went so far as to publish a book describing his successful leadership during the pandemic, the report found that his unilateral lockdowns caused needless harm to New Yorkers, who would have been better served by having local officials and medical professionals more involved in crafting COVID policies.

Four Months in Prison for Nanuet Roofer Convicted of Negligence

A 41-year-old roofer from Nanuet with a long history of safety violations was sentenced to a relatively short prison stint, with a federal judge calling the February 2022 death of a worker who fell off a New Square roof “avoidable.”

Jose Lema, founder and principal of ALJ Home

Improvement, pleaded guilty to charges that his worksites didn’t conform to U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. Those failures led to the death of two of his workers, one in a three-story Kiamesha Lake home in February 2019, involving an employee who wasn’t wearing a safety harness, and the New Square incident, where the roofer’s safety harness wasn’t connected to the roof, as it should have been.

Multiple investigations into Lema’s worksites revealed that his company had been hit with 24 willful citations, 16 serious citations and more than $2.3 million in penalties from 2019 through 2023.

Lema, who was arrested in July 2023, was sentenced to four months in a federal prison and will be subject to a year of supervision following his release.

Bargains and Body Cams, as Major Discounter Ups In-Store Security

Loss prevention is taking on a whole new meaning at TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods, which began equipping employees in some of its stores with police-style body cameras. The move is intended to have would-be shoplifters thinking twice before stealing items, in addition to increasing security in other ways.

“We hope that these body cameras will help us de-escalate incidents, deter crime and demonstrate to our associates and customers that we take safety in our stores seriously,” a representative of the stores’ parent company said in a statement.

Employees, including floor workers and loss prevention associates, are being instructed on effective use of body cameras and will also undergo various security-related trainings. Video footage obtained in-store would only be shared in response to a subpoena or by request from law enforcement.

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no said that he believes it is a step whose time has come, saying that ceiling and wall-mounted cameras haven’t done enough to prevent theft.

“I think more boots on the ground and the loss prevention staff having cameras will put a little bit of a dent in it,” said Siciliano, who noted that those who are up to no good might start wearing masks in response to the cameras.

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Post-Summer Closing Announced for Ellenville ShopRite Store

Just over 30 years after it first opened its doors to shoppers in Ellenville, the ShopRite store on Route 209 is set to close permanently on August 31. The store, which tops 55,000 square feet and was renovated several years ago, has not been generating sufficient sales to justify its existence.

Word surfaced last fall that the Ellenville store was one of several being sold off, but a date for its actual closure didn’t emerge until last week. ShopRite is the only large supermarket in the area, although the Walmart Supercenter in Napanoch, located approximately one mile to the north, does have a full grocery department.

In addition to leaving area residents in the lurch, the store’s 61 employees will be out of a job come September.

It is unclear at this time exactly what will happen to the property, which reportedly sold for $8.175 million.

Driver’s Licenses Go Digital With Mobile ID App

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of New York State’s Mobile ID app on June 11, describing it as a highly secure digital version of a state-issued driver’s license, learner’s permit or non-driver’s identification card. Mobile ID is accepted by TSA security screeners at both JFK and LaGuardia airports. State officials hope that businesses and venues will also choose to accept Mobile ID, which displays a person’s name, date of birth and license number, without sharing other information, such as their address and height.

“We’re thrilled to give New Yorkers access to this cuttingedge technology, which provides convenience and added security for Mobile ID users and those who accept it,” said Hochul. “Not only will New Yorkers be able to quickly display their IDs, but they will have control over the personal information they share.”

State officials were quick to tout Mobile ID’s security, noting that information is encrypted and transmitted through a secure digital connection and that the app can only be unlocked through facial recognition, a phone’s fingerprint scanner or a six-digit PIN.

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Gavi is discharged, and the wait for a liver begins. Debbie is overwhelmed; she must care for her husband and sort through mounds of paperwork. Suddenly, the phone rings. A liver has become available.

The whirlwind began with a blur of frantic packing, phone calls to update my in-laws and parents, and the ride to the hospital. The transplant coordinator, Ayelet, met us at the entrance and hurried us through admission. Our surgeon, Dr. Michael Cohen, sat with us and gave us a step-by-step explanation of what was to follow. He was gracious, but very matter-of-fact, when he asked us to both sign the paper that declared that if anything were to happen to Gavi during surgery, I would be the one to make all decisions regarding the continuation of his care. I was still feeling incredibly overwhelmed when Dr. Cohen stood up briskly.

“Ayelet will take you up to the ward for bloodwork and IV fluids. Please be sure to have a good meal, because from ten p.m. and onward, you’ll be fasting. This is necessary, because if the liver is good, we want to go ahead and operate as soon as we can. I’ll be head-

ing to the hospital where the liver is now to examine it and run some tests. I hope to know by midnight or so if we can go ahead. If everything checks out, the transplant will begin once the liver arrives here, probably between three and five a.m.”

An endless stream of people and tests cascaded over us: nurses, bloodwork, fluids, anesthesiologist, more forms, EKG, physical exams, COVID testing. In between, we sat and waited. You could taste the apprehension, mixed with hope, spiced with tears. We spoke. We cried. We waited some more.

At midnight, I approached a nurse.

“Any update?” I asked. “Is the liver suitable?”

“No news yet, my dear,” the nurse said kindly. “There was an emergency surgery earlier that kept Dr. Cohen up. He just left for the other hospital now. It will still take some time.”

I returned with the update. We decided to try resting for a little bit, even if we couldn’t actu ally sleep. If Gavi was really go ing to have the transplant, there were some very long days ahead of us. And if not? I couldn’t even go there. I closed my eyes, and we both tried to rest.

We closed our eyes, opened them, spoke some more, and tried closing them again, the anticipation and tension hanging thick in the air of our darkened hospital room.

At about 3:05 a.m., I drifted off into a light sleep. At 3:20, the door

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opened, light flooded our little room, and my eyes flew open.

“Sorry to wake you,” a nurse said softly, “but the liver looks good. We’re going into surgery in 25 minutes.”

She took some bloodwork and prepped Gavi for surgery. The liver was on its way to the hospital. Soon Ayelet showed up. Everything was happening so quickly.

Nurses soon appeared to transfer Gavi to a stretcher. On our way down to the OR, I called my in-laws.

“We’re going down for surgery,” I said.

WE ASKED THE STAFF FOR THREE MINUTES, AND GAVI AND I SAID NISHMAS TOGETHER. THEN I TOOK HIS GLASSES AND YARMULKE, AND HE DISAPPEARED BEHIND THE

“I’m on my way,” my mother-in-law said. (Remember, my father-in-law is a kohen and couldn’t come.)

Then I called my parents. “We’re going in to surgery.”

“I’m on my way,” my mother said.

SWINGING DOORS

We got to the OR. I felt cold all over as we signed some more papers. Then they were ready to wheel Gavi behind the swinging doors.

doesn’t matter what. It doesn’t matter if it’s only once a week. Just commit to learning together. Three: You need to make a kabbalah in tznius. I don’t know who you are. I don’t know how you dress. I don’t need to know. It doesn’t matter how long your sheitel might be or how short your skirt is. Be mekabel just one centimeter. Improve in one thing — one thing that you’ll be able to do. Even if your sheitel is much too long, cut it one centimeter. Even if your skirts are much too short, buy a new one that is one centimeter longer. Or throw away one skirt. One small thing — but do it. You’ll see miracles,” she repeated. “Four: say Nishmas Kol Chai every step of the way. Say it together before surgery, you say it after surgery before your husband is woken up; when he wakes up, say it again together. Keep saying it, at every step of the way.”

Now, as Gavi was being wheeled into the operating room, we asked the staff for three minutes, and we said Nishmas together. Then I took his glasses and yarmulke, and he disappeared behind the swinging doors.

Suddenly I remembered something. “Gavi, we need to say Nishmas.”

During the long hours of waiting for news, my sister-in-law had called. “I don’t want to disturb,” she’d said in a rush, “but please call Rebbetzin Kolodetsky. She’s waiting for your call.”

I’d already had the rebbetzin’s number, as we’d been in touch about Gavi previously. Feeling touched to the core, I called Rav Chaim Kanievsky and Rebbetzin Batsheva’s daughter, Klal Yisroel’s Rebbetzin. We spoke for a few minutes.

“You’re going to see miracles,” she promised. “It’s Rosh Chodesh Kislev; you’re going to see miracles. Lots of miracles. There are going to be nissim.” Then she continued, “Here are some things that will help you. One: You, your husband and your families should all accept Shabbos ten minutes early for as many weeks as you can. Two: You and your husband should commit to learning something together. It

The medical team sent me to wait in the empty surgical waiting room. There was a large screen with the patients’ initials and status, the second of which would be updated periodically with short notes, such as “began anesthesia” or “moving to recovery.” At this hour, which was by now four in the morning, I was all alone, and the screen showed only Gavi’s initials.

At 4:30 a.m. my mother-in-law arrived, and we said Tehillim together. We spoke for a little bit. I felt strangely calm, almost as if I could physically feel Hashem by my side. My parents arrived. It was quiet. We davened. We hoped.

By seven in the morning, more staff began arriving, and people started coming in for scheduled surgeries. The waiting room began filling up. At around nine o’clock, my sister-in-law sent a delivery of iced coffees, pastries and rolls for breakfast. I sat with my parents and mother-in-law. We tried to eat. We said more Tehillim. We davened, joked and cried. The transplant could take anywhere between nine and fifteen hours. We were only six hours in.

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1½ –2 lb. chicken cutlet strips

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1 cup fine panko crumbs

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2 eggs

3–4 T. duck sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine both types of breadcrumbs in a bowl, and set aside. Whisk two eggs in a separate bowl, and set aside.

2. Place duck sauce onto a plate, and dip cutlets into sauce.

3. Place a rolled-up slice of pastrami on top of one cutlet strip. Sandwich it with another strip.

4. Dip the sandwich into the egg, and then into the crumbs.

5. Bake uncovered at 375° for 25 to 30 minutes, or until crispy.

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INGREDIENTS

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2 eggs

1 cup cornflake crumbs

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SWEET BARBECUE SAUCE

2/3 cup barbecue sauce

2 T. honey

2 T. brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375°.

2. Whisk the eggs in a bowl. In another bowl, prepare the crumbs. Set aside.

3. Cut chicken cutlets into nugget-size pieces.

4. Dip nuggets into the eggs, and then coat with crumbs. Place on a lined 9x13” pan.

5. Spray the nuggets with oil. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes uncovered.

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INGREDIENTS

1½ –2 lb. chicken cutlets, cut into large chunks

Store-bought Caesar dressing

2 cups cornflake crumbs

HONEY-GARLIC SAUCE

3–4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup honey

¼ cup oil

1 T. paprika

2 T. parsley flakes

2 T. sweet chili sauce

Pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375°.

2. Place chicken chunks into a bowl, and coat thoroughly with Caesar dressing.

3. Dip the chunks into the cornflake crumbs, and place on a well-greased wire rack placed over a baking sheet.

4. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.

5. To prepare the honey-garlic sauce, whisk together all the ingredients. Reserve a portion of the sauce for dipping.

6. Brush the sauce on the top of the baked chicken while it is hot.

7. Bake for another 3 to 5 minutes.

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TRAIN FOR A CAREER

SHAINA KEREN

It’s graduation time, and you’re finally ready for the Real World. Seasons as you know them will disappear (unless you become a teacher — great choice), and now you get to choose what kind of activities you’d like to fill your day. What field and job appeals to you?

Yes, you read that right. Work should be something you enjoy, an opportunity to use your talents and do something useful for the world — not something you complain about.

So how can you make sure you get the job you want?

MAXIMIZE YOUR RESUME

A good resume can’t get you a job, but it certainly can and should get you an interview. What makes a resume interview-worthy? When the person hiring takes a glance at it, and has the immediate reaction of, “I want to meet this person.”

There’s a simple way to make that happen. It’s called a Targeted Resume. Instead of sending out a generic resume to every job ad you want to pursue, take a few minutes to tweak your resume to match the job you’re applying for. Include appropriate keywords from the job description, as well as a title that matches the job description. You’re a multi-dimensional person trying to fit onto a page, and so it makes sense that you’ll “dress up” differently for each occasion — or job, in this case.

For example, let’s say you were involved in executing a school fundraising event. If you’re applying for an administrative job, you would mention that project and focus on the skills relevant to an administrative position, such as scheduling, billing and phone calls. But if you’re applying for a marketing position, you can take the same experience and focus on your involvement in the advertising strategy and on your project management skills.

Maybe you haven’t even created a basic resume yet, forget one that’s curated and targeted. What should a resume include, especially for someone with no “real” work experience?

The goal isn’t to pretend you’re more experienced than you are, but to give an accurate portrayal of your best natural qualities and skills. That can be done with a strong summary statement at the beginning of the resume, and a skills section that gives a particular impression of the kind of employee you’ll be. Don’t write “detail-oriented” if you’re really not, but maybe you have experience with a specific software? Are you tech-savvy? Do you possess excellent writing skills?

If you do have any work experience, even if it was a summer job as a camp counselor, you can use it as an example to demonstrate a specific skill. For example, to show your organizational skills, you can share something like: “Created daily schedule; organized transportation for [number] of campers.” To show off your customer service skills, you can include “Maintained daily communication with parents, providing daily check-ins and after-hours call availability,” or “Satisfied parental concerns through written and phone communication.” Using the same job, you can choose to show off your creativity by adding: “Created daily on-theme age-appropriate programs for multiple groups,” and “Led art activities, fostering creativity and expression of campers.” It’s not simply about what you’ve done, which isn’t expected to be much at the beginning. It’s about showing who you are and what you can do.

ON TO THE INTERVIEW

If you want to be successful at anything, you need to prepare for it. This holds true for interviews, too.

To prepare for interviews, take out a mirror, pen and paper. Really. Practice and rehearse like you would for a play. It’s not crazy; it’s actually highly recommended. Don’t worry about coming across as scripted or fake; I’d quicker worry about coming across amateurish and unprepared.

Here are some questions that commonly come up in interviews. Practice how you’ll answer.

• Tell me about yourself.

• What are your strengths and weaknesses?

• Why do you think you’d be a good fit for this job?

Do you have any questions for me (the interviewer)?

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I’ll give you some tricks for these.

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF.

So, the bad news is that they don’t really want to know about you. They want to know what you can do for their company. Instead of answering the question “tell me about yourself,” pretend they asked you this: Tell me something GOOD about yourself that shows me that you’re a good fit for THIS job.

For example, at an interview at an insurance company, instead of saying, “I’m a twelfth-grade graduate who loves baking, schmoozing and shopping, and I want to make a lot of money,” say, “I’m great with paperwork and have good phone skills, and I enjoy learning new things.”

WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES?

Be honest, and don’t be afraid to show off. When sharing a weakness, make sure you add what you’ve done to mitigate the problem. For example, “I’m very detail-oriented, and I sometimes lose track of time when I’m working on something, so I make sure to set alarms with reminders.”

WHY DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS JOB?

It’s easy to research most businesses. If possible, speak to people who work there, or in similar companies, or spend time reading the material that’s publicly available. Take the time to think about something you like about the company you’re interviewing at, and which of your skills and interests match up.

OF COURSE there’s no way to predict exactly what questions you’ll be asked. What if the interviewer goes off script and asks you something you’re not prepared for? Let’s say the interviewer says, “Tell me about a challenge you once had to overcome,” or, “What’s something you once did that you’re proud of?” or, “Is there anything else you’d like to share?” If the interviewer asks something you didn’t think of when you were preparing, here’s a trick that will help no matter what the question is. It’s a storytelling method that can answer any question at all.

INTERVIEW ETIQUETTE

The interview questions are only a small part of the actual interview. Your initial application, email, punctuality, how you spend your time waiting, and how you follow up are all taken into consideration when employers make a hiring decision.

Your initial email can make a big difference in terms of how quickly you’re responded to, and if your application is considered at all. Put yourself in the shoes of someone who is hiring. What email would they like to notice pop up in their inbox? Use that perspective to craft your subject line. Instead of thinking about what you need, and writing something like “job needed,” think about what may excite them. “Administrative assistant candidate” (job title + candidate) is a good one, since that is exactly what they’re looking for.

Of course, respect for everyone is paramount in every situation, but keep in mind that anyone in the company can and often will be asked to share their impression of a potential employee with the owner/hiring manager. There’s a well-known story about a company that added a trick to their interview process. When it was time for a potential employee to be interviewed, a high-level executive pretended to be the receptionist. If the candidate was rude to the receptionist, they failed the interview, no matter how the interview actually went.

I suggest coming to an interview no more than five or ten minutes early. If you’re not sure where the building is, make sure to drive past it or look it up in advance. Remember to ask for a suite number, and know that the number it starts with indicates the floor it’s located on (Suite 453 would be located on the 4th floor).

An interview can take five minutes or last over an hour, so make sure you’re hydrated, and have your transportation home planned accordingly. During the interview, don’t be offended if you don’t get asked too many questions. Maybe the person interviewing is new at their job, too! The most important thing is to make a good, honest impression.

HOW TO DRESS

The rule for how to dress for an interview is: Dress the way the people who work there are dressed. If possible, find someone who works there and ask. If you’re unsure, err on the side of professionalism. Having a dressy blazer that can be removed is always a good safety measure that does double duty of looking professional and keeping you from freezing in those offices that love blasting their AC all summer long.

The way this trick works is as follows: Sit down and write down seven stories of any time in your life that you felt successful. Think of times at home, at school, at camp or anywhere else where you accomplished something. It may have been a time when you offered to help someone, or when you did a project you enjoyed, or even when you made a difficult phone call. Choose the two or three stories that show off parts of your personality or skills that are important to you and show off your best qualities. Then practice telling these stories out loud, in a few short sentences, until you can say it smoothly and confidently. Bonus points if you can smile while you tell the story!

Most importantly, wear clothing that makes you feel comfortable and confident. If wearing brandnew shoes and a starched jacket will make you visibly uncomfortable, stick to your favorite sweater and comfortable shoes, as long as your presentation is clean and neat.

For virtual interviews, I recommend dressing exactly the same way you would for an in-person interview. You’ll look and feel professional, and you’ll act that way. Also, you’ll be prepared in the event that you have to stand up for some reason, and not be caught shoeless!

Stories are memorable. The interviewer is way more likely to remember and connect with your story than with a standard answer.

The goal of any interview question is for the interviewer to learn about you. Coming prepared with short stories that can be used to answer a variety of questions is one of the most direct and memorable ways to make a strong and lasting impression.

RED FLAGS

An important question to think about when deciding whether or not to accept a job is, why is this position available? The answer to that can give you some important information. Think about it like this:

Has someone filled this role for five years and been promoted in the company? Good sign.

Has this job been empty for more than six months? Bad sign.

Has this job been filled by more than one person in the past year? Bad sign. Was this job recently created, and you’ll be the first to fill the role? This can potentially be a great opportunity, but it’s important to ensure that there is a clear job description. Otherwise, it can easily dissolve into nothing — or worse, everything that everyone doesn’t have the time for, with no clear goals at all.

How can you prevent one of these potentially difficult scenarios?

At the interview, ask this question: “If someone were to be successful in this position, what would happen in one year from now?”

If the answer is vague and fluffy, such as: “Oh, everything will just be so much smoother, you know?” I’d run the other direction.

Ask about your potential job responsibilities. If the answer is specific, like: “All emails should be responded to within 24 hours, paperwork for ten files should be organized daily, and our boss should only have to get on the phone for pre-scheduled meetings,” that’s a good sign. You’re looking for a clear expectation, with reasonable responsibilities.

If you’re going to learn one thing from this entire article, let it be this: A goal that can not be defined is impossible to meet. The only way to progress professionally (and financially) is to be able to prove that you’ve met and exceeded expectations. If that will never be possible, it’s probably a dead-end job.

Imagine that the day after you accept a job, a coworker comments, “I sure wish you more luck than the last two people who were hired for your job!” Suddenly, you’ve learned that two people have been fired or quit the job you just started, and you’d really like to know why!

To prevent this situation, at the end of an interview, I recommend politely inquiring as to the reason this role is open. “I’m just wondering if this position has been filled in the past, and if so, what made it available now?”

A company that is confident that the position is a good one will be comfortable answering this question, and likely impressed that you recognized this was something to look out for. The reason that a job is available can provide you with valuable clues that will help you make a decision that will be best for you.

THE COMPENSATION CONVERSATION

When you’re at an interview, let the interviewer lead the conversation. Never be the one to start talking about compensation.

Too many people make the amateurish mistake of asking about salary before a job was even offered. Think about it: An interview is comparable to a first shidduch meeting. Starting to ask about who will pay for which wedding expenses at that first meeting would seem silly at best, and presumptuous at worst. Who said there is anything to negotiate at that point? Wait until an official offer is made before saying anything about salary.

What about when an interviewer asks you the seemingly innocent question: “What are you looking to make?” First of all, do not answer, “A million dollars.” Second, don’t answer the question at all. It’s often a trick question to see what your reaction will be. Remember: The person interviewing you already knows approximately what they are willing to offer. Your response can only hurt you, either by being too low

(which shows lack of confidence) or too high (which shows unrealistic expectations).

So how to respond without being rude? Here’s the golden line that has saved hundreds of my clients from messing this up, and earned them thousands of more dollars than they would have otherwise received. With a smile, say, “I’m sure that if I’m the right fit, we’ll find a number that makes sense.” And then say nothing more. Try it, and you’ll see that it works.

While interviews are a two-way street, as you are both making a decision, companies often assume that if you’ve applied, they are the only ones with a decision to make. Don’t feel pressured into accepting a position on the spot. You can always take the time to consider whether or not you want to accept a job. If you’re considering more than one offer at a time, it doesn’t hurt to mention that. You can also use that as an opportunity to negotiate terms or benefits if the reason you’re pulled toward one option is something that the second employer may consider matching.

Do keep in mind that when you’re just starting out in your career, odds are heavily in the company’s favor, as you likely do not have any proven experience. Until you have an established track record of success, I wouldn’t focus too much on the salary and benefits. Instead, consider what skills you’ll have the opportunity to gain in the job. Over the long term, a job that teaches more skills with a lower salary will result in a much higher income.

Most of all, remember that a good job gives way more than just a paycheck; it provides a route to put your talents to use in a fulfilling way, while gaining new and valuable skills. Of course, you now get to decide what a “good job” is; just because something is perfect for your friend doesn’t mean it will suit you. With this next stage comes choice. Make sure that it’s not just the job that chooses you, but that you choose the job!

LANDING YOUR FIRST JOB is a process. From writing your resume, through the application and interview stage, until you make your choice, you’ll have to present your best self, think carefully, and make healthy decisions — kind of what real life is all about! It’s a new stage in life and a wonderful opportunity for growth. Good luck!

Shaina Keren is a local career consultant who helps people figure out what kind of work they will enjoy and succeed at, and how to make that a reality.

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TALI EDELSTEIN

Full disclosure: I love my job. Which means I am probably not the right person to be testdriving this aptitude test (pun partly intended). But the assignment sounded so interesting that I didn’t remind my editors that, hey, I actually am blessed to really like my job. An opportunity to learn more about myself and any potential careers sounded compelling, even if I have no interest in a career change.

But you know what they say… never say never! I’m on it.

WHEN I RECEIVE THE LINK TO THE APTITUDE TEST, I discover it is an AI-powered test. The site claims it will help me map out my path to a fulfilling job, and all over the place I see bright yellow buttons summoning me to “Find Your Calling!” by clicking. I click.

The first question: Have you ever taken a career test before? I click “no.” wondering if the answer changes the direction of the quiz. Then there are a series of questions about my dream job, and the things that are important to me in a job. Some of them are interesting, and not necessarily things I would have thought of myself, such as how critical it would be for “my dream job to align with my personality traits”. Honestly, I’m not even quite sure what that means — that the job is a good fit for my personality? That’s important. But so are the other choices: Balance between career and personal life — um, yeah. That’s critical. Competitive compensation and benefits — right, so not critical. But it would be nice!

Positive and inclusive work environment — wow. How could someone even know in advance? Are there actually job titles that officially include a positive and inclusive work environment? I wonder what those would be? One of the next questions is also thought-provoking: What do you value

most in your working life? Again, not something I ever really thought about before. I’m told to choose only one option of the following four:

• FINDING FULFILLMENT IN MY WORK

• EARNING A HIGH INCOME

• A CAREER THAT ALIGNS WITH MY PERSONAL VALUES

• A CAREER THAT GARNERS RECOGNITION OR RESPECT

I go back and forth between fulfillment and alignment with my values. They’re both sort of important. I end up choosing “finding fulfillment,” because I can’t imagine working at a job that would leave me feeling unfulfilled.

After a few more questions, the quiz wants to know if I’d like an optional personality test so that it “can better understand me.” Of course, I agree. If we’re doing this, let’s do it right!

This part is fun, and I enjoy answering a series of questions about myself and my preferences. For several questions in a row, I am asked to choose (“without over-thinking your choice!”) between two pictures. The pictures are strange and abstract, and I’m curious what the machine is learning about me as I choose the picture that I find more appealing. The one with the curves versus sharp corners reminds me of a high school graphology class, where we learned that emotions are displayed as circles and curves, and analytical thinking as boxes, lines and corners. So I am not surprised that I gravitate toward the gentle, swirly picture.

A lot of the questions are fascinating. When I’m done with this section, the test announces that my “Career Personality (CAPBOI) has been mapped out.”

Apparently, CAPBOI is JobTest’s “proprietary personality evaluation tool,” which they say is backed by over 600,000 users. The site explains that this is “where we account for your personality traits as they relate to your career choices.” Um, sure.

Next, I am asked to rate how I feel about each of the statements the quiz will make, from Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree. These questions are about my “Core Strengths,” and as a fairly self-aware person, this part is easy and straightforward.

Quickly, I cover more ground, moving from professional background, aspirations, training (past and possible future), to jobs and industries I would consider, and questions about my target salary.

An interesting question from this set is: “What is a job/career that you admire but do NOT want to

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pursue?” According to the test, many people respond “nurse” or “surgeon” to this question, which I find fascinating.

Another question that gives me pause is this one: “LOOKING BACK AT THE PAST FIVE YEARS, WHAT DO YOU REGRET MOST OUT OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS?”

The options include not having enough savings, not pursuing further education, not pursuing my passion, not taking more risks, not spending enough time with family and friends, not taking time to unwind and relax, and not exercising.

In the end, I chose not having enough savings, and not exercising. Don’t judge! But all things considered, I am glad that I didn’t choose “not spending enough time with my family.”

THERE ARE QUESTIONS ABOUT the kind of leadership I would prefer, how I’d like to ideally receive feedback (I go for written), salary range I would find acceptable, hours I would be willing to work, how important working from home is to me, and if I would be willing to travel for work. A couple of questions focus on my willingness and interest in opening my own business or being an entrepreneur.

Finally, some practical considerations, such as zip codes and such, and personal details: name, email address and body weight (just kidding).

At last, the test tells me that my report is being prepared, and all I have to do is fork over some money to get my results (but of course).

I type in my credit card number, and then I am informed that the “Magic Link” to my “Comprehensive Career Report” has been emailed to me.

I AM ASKED TO CHOOSE (“WITHOUT OVER-THINKING YOUR CHOICE!”) BETWEEN TWO PICTURES. THE PICTURES ARE STRANGE AND ABSTRACT, AND I’M CURIOUS WHAT THE MACHINE IS LEARNING ABOUT ME

A valuable half hour of my time went into this test, and I am curious to see my results.

The first thing it tells me is:

YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE IS WHAT WE CALL A FACILITATOR. YOUR POTENTIAL SALARY IS $17,700 PER MONTH.

Okay, so, two reactions: One, I have no idea what a Facilitator personality type is, and two, if I made that much money, I could give much, much more tzedakah Luckily, I am provided an explanation of my personality type. Apparently, Facilitators are “keen on providing support and services to others. They pay attention to details and are excellent at coordinating efforts to meet the needs of individuals or groups, often prioritizing harmony and assistance.”

Yeah, I guess that fits me. It also fits my current job. Okay, so I am a Facilitator.

Next time someone asks me what “type” I am, I will look deeply into their eyes and solemnly intone, “I am a Facilitator.”

Moving on, I am pleased as punch to read that I “possess a unique blend of strengths that set you apart

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in the professional world.”

In fact, the whole next paragraph is a little heady. I should probably read it twice a day to increase my self-esteem:

“Your attention to detail and organizational skills make you a valuable asset in any role that requires precision and efficiency. Your strong communication and presentation skills, combined with your leadership confidence, position you as a natural leader who can effec-

ers. Your ability to excel in both of these areas showcases your versatility and adaptability, making you an invaluable asset in any organization.”

Then we move on to my weaknesses, but to be honest, I have no interest whatsoever in improving on what they call my “personality” weaknesses, such as difficulty with statistical analysis and poor technical skills. Hey, if those are the weaknesses in my personality, I’ll take them!

tively convey ideas and inspire others. These traits, along with your nurturing and supportive nature, make you wellsuited for roles that involve organizing and managing detailed information while also serving and supporting oth-

Now we get to the exciting part: the careers that the test recommends! I won’t go as far as to say that my heart is pounding and my ears are ringing, but maybe, just maybe, my fingers are tingling a little.

It’s underwhelming, to say the least. My top two matches? Totally, totally not. So much for accuracy.

Apparently, I am a 95% match for the career of Health Data Governance Specialist, and a 94% match for Executive Director.

It’s a good thing that I went with the “comprehensive report,” as I don’t quite know what the first one is. This report comes with an in-depth, detailed description of each career, with plenty of information and facts. It also gives a comprehensive explanation of why these careers were chosen, and which of my strengths led the test to these conclusions.

After reading up on both careers and the reasons the robot matched me with them, I’ll admit that I’m not saying I wouldn’t be good at either of them. However, neither of them are things I want to spend my days doing — for the

next many years until retirement!

Then my eyes land on the third career option. Something inside me quivers. I am a 92% match for being a Gene Therapy Counselor. I click on the description, and I am surprised at how emotional I suddenly feel while I am reading. The job sounds so alluring, and so up my alley, that I can’t believe I never thought about doing it. It’s so compelling, in fact, that I almost forget that I love my job.

Regretfully, I leave the Gene Therapy Counselor page and continue down the list of recommended careers. When it comes to many of the remaining job options, I feel like the test really didn’t get it right. In fact, most of them seem very unappealing. It doesn’t feel like it really “got” my personality, which for such a comprehensive, for-pay service, I find rather disappointing.

The test suggests becoming a Human Rights Advocate. In describing why, it presents an aspect of my personality that has always come up on any personality test I’ve ever taken, and while true, doesn’t really feel like “me” — protecting and defending the underdog.

Then there’s the Prosthetic Innovation Designer. I totally don’t get this; I told them that I’m very bad at technical stuff. Strange.

Part of the comprehensive report includes the hard skills and soft skills for each job, which I can imagine many find helpful. There’s a lot of in-depth information, and overall, I’m sure many people have, indeed, “found their calling” with the help of this tool.

And hey, if I ever get tired of my current job, I now have another avenue to explore.

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BEHIND THE RIGHT DESK

The journey to any given career often follows a straight path. Find a suitable industry, get training, and go!

But sometimes, a career journey can be rather meandering, with its ending coming as a complete surprise. Here are five accounts.

FROM THE GROUND UP

AS TOLD TO ESTHER KING

The thing about my temporary job at AB Textiles was that it was, you know, temporary. I was going to be there only until I found a real job, something with real responsibility, something that required my skill set, something with opportunities for growth. I was right out of seminary and still single; I could afford to look around until I found something that felt right. But until then, I took the temp position at AB, for no reason other than because I was bored and my friend Esty worked there and I wanted to hang out with her.

AB was a professional operation, but I was just a temp. A temp who’d come straight from seminary, which basically had been a year of camp. And I was still in seminary/camp mode when they parked me in front of a mountain of invoices with a slew of incomprehensible instructions. So I did what every good seminary/camp girl would do: sat myself cross-legged on the floor and got to work sorting the pile, professional environment notwithstanding.

AB had just bought out another company, Square, Inc. From the little information I managed to decipher, Square had been in bad shape for a while before the buyout. The mountain of invoices contained many duplicates and triplicates, as vendors had been begging to be paid for a while. And

once I was installed near a desk with a phone, it began ringing off the hook with vendors wanting to know when they could expect their money.

Honestly, I had no idea.

“I hear you,” I told an irate Lisa, who told me she worked for Fabric International and was owed over ten thousand dollars. “I have your invoice in my hand right here. I see everything you’re telling me. But I want you to understand that we just bought out Square. I have thousands of papers to go through. I’m going to put your invoice right here at the top of the pile, though. You can call me back in a week.”

And I did. I put her invoice on the top of the pile. Until the next vendor called. Then I put theirs on

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top. Gave them the same soothing speech, too.

After a couple days of mind-numbing temping at AB, I finally got the job offer of my dreams. Room for growth, exciting environment; I couldn’t wait to prove myself. I told AB I’d be leaving at the end of the week, and then sat down on the floor in the middle of the piles of papers to continue working. I remember that a well-dressed woman came in that day and stared at me for a while. Everyone called her Judy. I didn’t know who she was or why she was watching me; she was probably scandalized by my attitude and the blithe way I reassured every Pat and Thomas who called to inquire regarding the status of their invoices. I didn’t care. I was just a temp, and anyway, I was leaving. My new job started the next day.

That evening, I got a phone call. It was the CEO of AB Textiles. I had never met him before, and he didn’t know me, either. But he said he was calling because his wife had seen me in the office and insisted he hire me. Immediately.

Oh, so that’s who Judy was.

I told him I was starting a new job the next day, but he asked for a meeting. I figured I had nothing to lose, and an hour later I was meeting with the CEO and the head of the analytics department. They wanted me there.

I had absolutely no idea what the analytics department even did, and I didn’t even want to know. I had a job starting tomorrow; why did I even agree to this meeting?

“Listen,” I told Judy’s husband, “I already have another job, so this position would have to be really worthwhile for me in order to stay.”

“Name your price,” he said.

I thought about the salary at the job I was starting tomorrow, added about twenty thousand dollars, and gave that number to Mr. CEO. I figured he would say no, we would end this meeting, and I could get one with my life.

But Mr. CEO just nodded. “We can do that,” he said.

So I did start my new job the next day, but it wasn’t at the place I thought it would be. It was at AB Textiles, in the analytics department, far from the piles of triplicate unpaid invoices and fretful vendors. I sat at an actual desk, not on the floor, and although I was just a seminary girl temping for a bit, I ended up working at AB for over fifteen years.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

TALI EDELSTEIN

After my oldest child was born, I left my job at Terem, the emergency clinic where I had worked until that point, and began working as a medical office manager for Dr. Aranovitch, a respected general practitioner in my area. The doctor shared office space with a pediatrician, and in a bid to get some help with my paycheck, he asked her to please avail herself of my services. That way, they would each pay me half of my salary, and I would assist both the adult and pediatric patients coming to the office.

Dr. Shulman, the pediatrician, was not interested. She repeatedly turned Dr. Aranovitch down, saying, “What do I need a secretary for? I’m managing just fine on my own.”

I don’t know how it happened, but eventually, Dr. Aranovitch convinced Dr. Shulman to accept, and soon I was working for both of them.

Less than two years later, Dr. Aranovitch decided to close his

practice in our city and relocate. I was really disappointed, because I loved my job. It was clear to me that Dr. Shulman would not want me to stay on; she hadn’t been interested in hiring me in the first place, and she surely would not want to pay my entire salary on her own.

My job search began, but as optimistic as I was, I couldn’t find anything nearly as convenient and attractive as my job with Dr. Aranovitch and Dr. Shulman. I started davening in earnest. Finding a job with the right hours, the right pay and the right location was looking less and less likely.

I half-heartedly began applying for jobs that did not fit my criteria. But one bright morning, Dr. Aranovitch came into the office to tie up some bureaucratic loose ends and take care of some paperwork related to closing his practice. To my disbelief, he

gave me a small smile and said, “I spoke to Dr. Shulman. She said that she’s become so accustomed to your help and would hate to see you go. I am pleased to inform you that Dr. Shulman would like to hire you in my place to be her medical office manager.”

The relief and gratitude that washed over me was overwhelming, and I had to gather myself to express my appreciation to Dr. Aranovitch. With thanks to the One Above, I am still here, working for Dr. Shulman and loving it. Her unexpected decision was the best surprise of my career, and I am so grateful.

IT WAS CLEAR TO ME THAT DR. SHULMAN WOULD NOT WANT ME TO STAY ON; SHE HADN’T BEEN INTERESTED IN HIRING ME IN THE FIRST PLACE

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LESSON FOR LIFE

MALKA KATZMAN

Iam a born teacher. Throughout my elementary and high school years, I knew I would eventually teach. Actually, I even taught as a student — when studying with friends before tests or helping a friend who was absent catch up.

A dazzling teaching career definitely awaited me. Elementary school, high school or seminary — that was the only question.

I moved to Eretz Yisroel with my family at the end of high school and took a teacher’s training course in seminary. Preparing the model lesson was my moment of disillusionment. I was expected to build a step-by-step lesson plan and explain the didactic theories behind every part of the lesson.

When I put my pen down after writing that first lesson plan, teaching didn’t seem so glamorous anymore. I wanted to teach, yes, but I didn’t want to follow any rules. As something of a free spirit, I admit, I couldn’t be tied down to someone else’s ideas.

Soon after seminary, I got married and took a staid office job. Then, one day, maybe when the impact of the changes in my

life hit me, I wanted my old self back. Where were the aspirations of my youth?

I filed away the model lesson fiasco as some kind of fluke, and decided to dive in. In a matter of days, I accepted a three-month substitute job as an English teacher.

I packed my teacher’s briefcase with no less anticipation than a first grader on her first day of school. Here we go — on to fulfilling my dreams.

One hour later, my feelings took a steep 180-degree turn. I didn’t want to teach English. I didn’t want to teach elementary school students. Actually, I didn’t want to teach, period.

The curriculum felt stifling; the gaggles of boisterous girls intimidated me. I could name another few reasons for my socalled defection, but no matter. Here I was, betraying my life’s dream.

I was too burned out to care. I couldn’t do this even one more

time. I asked the principal for permission to leave. She would allow me to if I found a good substitute. And thus the search began.

My desperate calls would have been comical if the situation wasn’t so, well, desperate. I asked an acquaintance who did odd school subbing jobs if she’d take over my job. She told me she had to ask her husband. And I plaintively asked, “Can’t you give me an answer now?”

I found a substitute within a few days, and I flung the whole bag at her: the books, curriculum and schedule.

I still haven’t figured out what turned me off from teaching. Was it the rigid lesson structures, or the subjects I happened to teach? Was teaching Israeli students hard for me?

I do know that I’ve learned not to take a teaching job anytime soon. And that there is always something new to learn about myself in the curriculum of life.

I FILED AWAY THE MODEL LESSON FIASCO AS SOME KIND OF FLUKE, AND DECIDED TO DIVE IN

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MAKING WAVES

NESANEL YOEL SAFRAN

V’nahafoch hu, a sudden dramatic turnabout, is usually associated with Purim, but for many of us here in Eretz Yisroel, v’nahafoch hu isn’t only Purim Torah, but can happen all year long. There are two things one soon learns here: The first is that there are no sure things, and the second is that nothing is impossible.

Think of someone entering a government office armed with every possible piece of paper needed to get something done only to be told after an hour’s wait that the one and only clerk that can help you has one day off a month.

But then think of the guy asking a nondescript janitorial-looking man where the exit is — only to have him (who you later discover is the department head himself) whisk you through the Yam Suf of red tape so fast that your mission is complete before you realize it’s be gun!

One such memo rable moment careerwise took place many years ago. I was one in an army of cooks in the

Mir Yeshiva’s mega-kitchen. And while perhaps I wasn’t exactly a private in this army, I was certainly no officer, either. Grating and mixing potato kugel (that I’d neither proportioned nor seasoned) was about as exciting as it ever got.

But on one occasion, I offhandedly mentioned to one of my commanding officers that I’d made a festive, sweet-and-sour fish dish back home. Being that it was right before Yom Tov and he was planning the menu, the idea struck his fancy. He asked me what we needed for the recipe, and then informed me that I was in charge of making

To make a long story short, a day or two later I was standing at the captain’s perch, ordering around my erstwhile coworkers and even bosses, running them through the gauntlet of mammoth mixing troughs, pots and fry-o-lators, until a festive feast for the masses was packed and ready to go.

I guess my fishy offering made some waves, because a short while later I heard that I was being seriously considered for the role of head chef.

I was even interviewed. They didn’t take the bait in the end, but that v’nahafoch hu story is still a favorite.

HE ASKED ME WHAT WE NEEDED FOR THE RECIPE, AND THEN INFORMED ME THAT I WAS IN CHARGE OF MAKING IT HAPPEN

CAREER BY DESIGN

MALKA NEWMAN

All my life, I knew I was never going to be a graphic designer. My sister is a graphic designer. My niece is a graphic designer. My cousin is a graphic designer. And that’s not counting the smattering of professional artists within our family as well.

But not me. Sure I could draw, had a flair for art and a creative streak. But I was going to get a “real” job, with a serious diploma to boot.

I volunteered throughout high school at a local special education center and spearheaded their volunteer programs. I loved it. By the time I graduated, I was at the center’s Shabbos program two or three Shabbosos a month and ran their out-of-school program every Sunday morning. I was in my element and couldn’t be happier.

When I graduated high school, it was only natural that I apply for a job at the center. Only they weren’t hiring. So I dove into my education and plowed through my bachelor’s degree. Still, I didn’t find a good job. Finally, I gave in to my creative calling and got myself a laptop for some graphics training. As a hobby only, I assured everyone who did and didn’t ask. Eventually, with my BA and graphics training under my belt, I landed the job I was pining for at the special education center.

Life moved on. I got married and moved overseas. With well-paying special education jobs virtually non-existent there, I decided to go back to school. I waded my way through my master’s in

special education and got a degree. Eventually, even though we’d been planning on moving back to my hometown, we decided to remain living overseas. And it was time to go to work.

So, my graphics career began. With the ability to work from home and make a significant income from my clients abroad, it seemed to be the perfect solution. I gritted my teeth and ever so bashfully began reaching out to family and friends to offer my services. With incredible siyata d’Shmaya, word spread, and my client base grew. With time, I landed a great job at my cousin’s design firm. By now it’s been nearly ten years since then, and I’m still at it, having worked my way up from intern to design lead.

Even now there are days when I dream of going back to special education. But with a house bustling with children and a well-paying job just a few clicks away, it seems unreasonable to turn the clock back. So I continue doing what I do, designing and editing and creating, and most days I love it, too.

Yet on those rare instances when I find myself rifling through the filing cabinet, my long-treasured BA and MA wink up at me.

“Never say never,” they seem to be saying.

And I reply, “Who knows? Maybe one day…”

EVEN THOUGH WE’D BEEN PLANNING ON MOVING BACK TO MY HOMETOWN, WE DECIDED TO REMAIN LIVING OVERSEAS. AND IT WAS TIME TO GO TO WORK

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The Name I Give Myself

YAFFA TOVA

A person has four names. This is what the speaker had said at a class I attended. The name he received from Hashem, the one from his parents, the one his friends call him, and the one he makes for himself. The speaker clarified: Hashem gives each one of us innate talents and capabilities to be used in service of Hashem. Our parents further invest in us by adding to what we receive at birth; and then we are again shaped by what we see and learn from our society. In the end, we are left with the name we create for ourselves by using, abusing or ignoring the talents and capabilities and investments of others. What was my fourth name?

The first vocation I attempted was teaching. I taught various ages in a motley assortment of locations: New York, South Carolina and Peoria, Illinois. I felt deep satisfaction from educating youngsters, but was I really good at teaching? Confirmation came when a principal visiting from a major city sat in on my class to observe me. He told me that if I ever wanted to relocate to his city, I would have a job waiting for me.

When I did relocate, it wasn’t to a different city, but to a different country: Eretz Yisroel.

I had always taught limudei kodesh, and if there was one thing that Eretz Yisroel did not lack, it was limudei kodesh teachers. Instead of teaching, I invested in learning how to live in my new country. More than 40 years later, there is still what to glean.

Over the years, I worked at various jobs, but none were quite a vocation; they were more a source of income than a source of fulfillment.

Nothing really filled me up; they just wore me out.

From the time I remember myself, I loved to read. I wasn’t very discerning. Anything that had English lettering was worthy of my attention. Going to the library was a weekly jaunt for my older sister and myself during my childhood. Library policy allowed checking out a maximum of six books per week. Each of us chose six books, and by the following week, both of us had read all twelve and were in search of our next literary feast.

High school English writing was my favorite course. Mrs. Goldfarb’s assignment of a 100-word composition emphasizing one of our five senses tickled my fancy. When my best friend Rachel told me that she just couldn’t do it, I offered to write one for her. Word got around that I had enjoyed the challenge, and before I knew it, I had written five more. When Mrs. Goldfarb returned the assignments, there was a note on top of my composition in red ink. Yaffa, the one you wrote for Rachel was better than your own. I guess I had devel-

oped my distinctive voice.

For decades, my writing was confined to penning amusing anecdotes to family and friends from far-off Eretz Yisroel. They enjoyed reading them, and I had a tenuous hold on a chance to exercise my literary license.

After my children were busy having their children, I became aware of a writing opportunity.

A frum writer had let the word out that she was creating an anthology of essays written by frum women. It activated the dormant juices in my literary veins, and my essay was soon accepted. Having my creation blessed with publication stirred me enough to try and submit elsewhere. That piece, too, saw its way to press. Friends and neighbors who had read the essay lauded it. I was floating somewhere between joy and ecstasy.

Hashem directed me to a short course on essay writing. A number of my essays were accepted for publication, which helped solidify my new self-image as a writer. As I sat at the computer and tapped away, my inner self felt full. Maybe this was who I really was: a composer of inner thoughts to be shared with the world.

When Mrs. Goldfarb returned the assignments, there was a note on top of my composition in red ink. Yaffa, the one you wrote for Rachel was better than your own

Time may heal all wounds, but they can create new ones as well. Weeks could pass after submitting my essay to publications without a word in response. On rare occasions I would receive an apology for the delay, with an enthusiastic affirmative response about publishing my piece. Other times, the person in charge revealed that it had passed approval by

editor one and two. It was currently sitting on the desk of the third and final editor, and she hoped to give me an answer by the following week. There were instances when I would receive the letter of rejection. In time, I learned not to judge the value of my writing solely by the acceptance or rejection of my work.

Several years ago, a friend who delivered a weekly shiur to a group of women asked if I could sub for her. It had been such a long time since I thought of myself as a teacher, and I wasn’t sure I was up for the challenge. But she sweet-talked me into it until I acquiesced.

I had never taught adults before. But it went well, and I once again tasted the savory satisfaction of the give and take of teaching. A permanent teaching slot became available, and I gladly filled it. Preparing the teaching materials broadened my knowledge, and I came out of each class with positive energy. What a gift and a blessing. But there was more to come.

A local leaflet advertised a coaching course, right in my neighborhood. My antennas were activated, and after doing my due research about the program, I signed up. Coaching demands one to learn to listen. This contrasts sharply with teaching, which encourages one to impart knowledge. Now I was expected to gather information, sift through the particulars, and help my client make something of it. According to the feedback I received, I helped my clients expand their understanding of themselves in a significant way. Coaching others has contributed to my own growth and gratification.

What name am I making for myself? Teacher, writer, coach? Maybe a combination of two, or all three? After a great deal of thought and seeking clarity on the matter, I came up with a name: Work in Progress. I’m not about to wrap up my resume just yet. I’m waiting to see what else Hashem thinks I’m capable of.

SEÑOR ALVAREZ. I FOUND A GOLD BAR IN THE DOCTOR’S BAG.

HOW DID IT GET THERE?... PEDRO! DID YOU…?

BUT NOW YOU’RE ARRESTING ME BECAUSE THE DOCTOR WHO CAME TO MY HOUSE HAS A GOLD NUGGET IN HIS BAG? WHY IS THAT CALLED ENOUGH EVIDENCE?

AHA! ALL THE SUSPECTS ARE HERE. YOU’VE BEEN CAUGHT RED-HANDED.

RED-HANDED? POLICIA ALVAREZ, WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?

QUIET! POLICE OFFICER! TAKE SEÑOR MORENO AND SEÑOR RUBINOV, WHO PROBABLY GAVE HIM THE GOLD, TO JAIL.

WORD HAS REACHED MY EARS THAT ILLEGAL TRADE OF GOLD IS TAKING PLACE IN THIS HOUSE.

ONE MOMENT.

PEDRO! WAIT! THE JEW AGREES TO LEAVE. WE MADE A DEAL THAT HE WILL VACATE THE PREMISES WITHIN TWO WEEKS.

SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE IS WHEN THE POLICIA DECIDES THERE IS SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE! BASIC LOGIC!

BASIC LOGIC OF A CORRUPT POLICE OFFICER. IT’S NOT BASIC LOGIC ― IT’S FINANCIAL LOGIC.

WHAT? GOLD? WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?

OH, NO! I DON’T UNDERSTAND. HOW DID THEY FIND OUT? AND WHY DOES PEDRO NOT LOOK SCARED?

WHEN I TOLD YOU THAT MY HOUSE HAD BEEN BLOWN UP, AND THAT THE SUSPECTS HAD GUNPOWDER ON THEIR HANDS, YOU SAID THAT WASN’T ENOUGH EVIDENCE.

BUT MY DEAR BROTHER, DON’T YOU UNDERSTAND? HE’S NOT THE ONLY ONE I WANT TO GET RID OF...

RIGHT.

RECAP: ASAI HEARS ABOUT THE HIDDEN GOLD MINE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND CONFRONTS HIS FATHER AND BROTHER. MIGUEL AND MATHIAS BURST INTO THE HOUSE AND BEG THEIR FATHER TO GO CHECK ESTERINA, WHO IS SICK ONCE AGAIN. PEDRO DEVISES A PLOT.

PEDRO... I’M YOUR BROTHER... FOR GOLD, YOU... YOU’RE WILLING TO SELL YOUR FAMILY?

I GET IT. SO I HAVE NO CHOICE: SEÑOR POLICIA! MY BROTHER MANAGES AN ILLEGAL GOLD MINE!

YES... REGRETTABLY, THAT IS NOT NEWS TO ME.

I’VE NEVER BEEN THE FAMILY TYPE.

IT’S USELESS, ASAI. ALVAREZ HAS BEEN BRIBED BY YOUR BROTHER.

QUIET! YOUR STORIES DON’T INTEREST ME.

PEDRO, AS A CITIZEN WHO HAS PAID HIS DEBTS ON TIME, LET ME GIVE YOU SOME ADVICE. I SUGGEST YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR AFFAIRS BEFORE THESE TWO STAND BEFORE THE JUDGE.

WE HAVE TO RUN AND TELL GRANDFATHER WHAT HAPPENED.

THAT IS, REMOVE ALL THE GOLD POSSIBLE, AND BLOW UP THE MINE BEFORE MY BROTHER TELLS THE JUDGE ABOUT IT.

IT’S ALL MY FAULT!

NO, BUT I KNEW ABOUT THE GOLD AND THE MINE. I SHOULD HAVE TOLD YOU EVERYTHING RIGHT AWAY... ABOUT THE GOLD, ABOUT THE BOOK…

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? YOU DIDN’T HIDE THE GOLD NUGGET IN THE DOCTOR’S BAG AND THEN BLAME TATTY.

WHAT? WHICH BOOK?

BITS OF WITS

SHEVY HOLLANDER

SPELL IT OUT

When you CC or BCC (no one has to know!) someone in a message, it may refer to the technology of today, but these terms go back to a time when copies were made using carbon paper. As out of place as it seems, these stand for carbon copy and blind carbon copy.

SETTING COMMON MISTAKES STRAIGHT

Although educators and parents the world over love to inspire struggling students by telling them how Albert Einstein — a genius if there ever was one — struggled with math in school, the truth is that he didn’t.

In 1935, Einstein told a rabbi of Princeton who questioned him about it that “Before I was fifteen I had mastered differential and integral calculus.” I’m not sure how many can claim the same.

PIECE OF HISTORY

HOME TO PIONEERS

When Yeshiva of Spring Valley outgrew their first building on Union Avenue, Rabbi Halberg set his sights on a hotel on Old Nyack Turnpike. It had a building, a pool and courts, and he thought it would be the perfect place for the growing school. After tracking down the owner in California, he learned that they would only sell the property together with a home across the street that was in terrible condition. That home was a kochelein. Literally meaning “cook alone,” a kochelein was a common inexpensive lodging option for those visiting the Monsey/ Spring Valley area in the summer, where families would rent rooms and share a kitchen with other guests. Rabbi Halberg purchased both properties and had the kochelein renovated and divided into separate apartments. The home housed the rebbeim of YSV and their families, among them Rabbi Mashinsky and Rabbi Mendelowitz. On Sukkos, the families would build a shared sukkah. The singing was beautiful. Though the building that housed YSV has long been demolished (Yishuv Parkway and the connecting streets now are in that place), the renovated kochelein that housed the pioneering rebbeim is still standing today at 209 Old Nyack Turnpike.

FLOWER POWER

Use the following letters to list 5 words, each using 7 letters and up. Only the center letter must be used, and letters can be repeated. Bonus points for pangrams (words that use all seven letters).

P A L I N F T

Name a common English phrase for each item on the list that includes a word associated with this week’s theme.

Theme: Weather

Example: A worrier might do this with money — Save for a rainy day

1. Nothing will stand in the way of my doing it

2. Why I’m staying in bed today

3. I’ll take you up on the offer, but not today

4. When it finally occurs, it comes on hard

5. Take a risk

6. Not grounded in reality

7. Easy as pie

8. Peace that may not last

9. Sniff that something is up

10. Leave in a huff

IT’S PROPER TO GIVE A COP TOFFEETOPPED COFFEE IN A COPPER CUP. SAY IT WITH A TWIST

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WORDS YOU MAY NOT KNOW THAT SAY THINGS IN A WHOLE NEW WAY

Sometimes we preface something by saying, “Let’s not even discuss the fact that…” and then go right on talking about it. Did you know there’s a word for this phenomenon? Apophasis (ə-’pä-fə-səs) is the raising of an issue by claiming not to mention it.

After penicillin was invented, it was originally called “mold juice.” SO RANDOM!

WHAT DO YOU KNOW?

IN IRELAND, ITALY, LITHUANIA AND RUSSIA, SUMMER HOLIDAYS ARE THREE MONTHS LONG, MAKING THEM THE COUNTRIES OFFERING THEIR STUDENTS THE LONGEST BREAKS FROM SCHOOL. RECORDED!

CAN’T BE KEPT UNTIL IT IS GIVEN?

Answer: A promise

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

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

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

4. Two winners will be drawn each week, each of whom will win a pastrami sandwich and a can of soda!

PLAYING RULES:

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

The following are not allowed in Boggle: Adding “s” to a word • Proper nouns • Abbreviations • Contractions • Acronyms

POINTS

4-letter words: 2 points | 5-letter words: 3 points | 6-letter words: 5 points | 7-letter words: 7 points | 8-letter words: 9 points | 9+ letters: 12 points

HINT

N B U A T A E L P I O M A D N R C C U O

E A F E S

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

Full mailing address:

Full name of winner:

Amount of points:

Full names of competing players:

List some words only the winner found:

WINNER 1

FAMILY NAME: Deutsch, 845-xxx-4374

NAME OF WINNER: Totty

AMOUNT OF POINTS: 93

NAMES OF COMPETING PLAYERS: Yanky

SOME WORDS ONLY THE WINNER FOUND: spend, steal, math THE LONGEST WORD FOUND ON THE BOARD: pasteurize A NEW WORD LEARNED FROM THE BOARD: tamer

WINNER 2

FAMILY NAME: Felberbaum, 845-xxx-3147

NAME OF WINNER: Esty

AMOUNT OF POINTS: 55

NAMES

Mommy, Hindy

COLOR ME PRETTY

Feel free to photocopy this coloring page for the entire family.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF COLOR ME PRETTY!

Thank you to the hundreds of readers who sent in beautifully colored pages! Keep coloring!

Sara Leah Kupperman, 10, BDY

Gelly Brull, 10, BDY

Avrum Yanky Weisz, 5, Klausenberg

Suri Fasten, 10, Bobov

845.533.6565

office@teamwny. com Web: teamwny. com

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY JUN 23

12:30 - 2:30

Classifieds

FOR SALE

DOONA STROLLER

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

NEOCATE/BABY FORMULA

Neocate $46.99 per can. Kendamil Similac L’Mehadrin in stock!!

We buy off any formula for a good price and trade as well. Call for other types of formulas. New! Option of shipping case of 6 Kendamil directly to you from England. Formula Trade 347.369.4886

BEBE ORGANIC SET

Looking to sell a natural color bebe organic set, size 3 mths, with matching bonnet and blanket, beautiful for vachnacht. Please call 347 382 0905

BIKE FOR SALE

Brand new 26” bike for sale. Please text: 347-7604649

FOR SALE

Grey leather couch, 2 dressers with matching nightables, 2 tall bookcases, wall hanging outdoor heater 845 270 1228

MASTER BEDROOM

Beautiful Italian wood furniture: dresser with mirror, headboards, armoire and night table. Excellent condition, selling due to move 845-587-3513

REAL ESTATE

NEW ON THE MARKET!

8 bedroom waterfront house for rent in seagate. Available for shabbosim, weekly or daily. For more Information call, text or whatsapp 7188099355

2 ROOM

1 bdrm apartment aboveground in a private house. Can be furnished or used as an office 8455178409. $1,175.00

KEARSING RENTAL

Spacious 1 bedroom available for rent on Kearsing Parkway – Text 347-741-1563

WESLEY HILLS

2 floor Large house, Long Term rental, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2800 sqft, Accepting section 8. Call 347.769.6677

ONE BEDROOM APT

Unfurnished one bedroom apt for rent. private entrance with washing machine and dryer and central a/c and heating. Utilities included. Availiable as of July 15, Call 845-304-6850

NEW TO MARKET!

New Hempstead Rental. 5 bedroom home, 3 bathrooms, large flat backyard, great neighbors, child friendly area, near many shuls, central air, 2 sinks and much more! Avail July 1 (minimum 1 year) call/whatsapp 845517-9036

3 ROOM APT

3 Room apt on Kearsing Pkwy 347-443-0210

1 BEDROOM APT

Spacious one bedroom apartment available in Chestnut Ridge all appliances included. Text only 8458281160.

MONSEY BLVD

Nice spacious 3 bedroom apartment on monsey blvd area large dining room + living/play room 1 1/2 bathroom lot of closets, a few steps down. Please call or text 845-200-4716

FOR RENT

Section 8 ok- reduced price!!!!! Spring valley, 3 br, 2 bath, bright spacious and fresh, h/w flooring, c/a, 1 flight up, garden to enjoy, aom realty inc 845 7293284

NEW HEMPSTEAD

4 bedroom high ranch flat private property for rent across shul and mikvah $4200 a month. Please call 929-441-9112, or 845-5452446

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday 2-4 pm at 1a Eors Drive, good condition, big ranch 2700+27 square feet with additional 1,000 square feet for garage. Big flat private property, .85 of an acre for sale, listing price, $699,000. Shulem Halberstam MS Realty 929-441-9112.

OFFICE FOR RENT

Newly renovated offices for rent on LENORE AVE. please call 845 533 2427

HAVERSTRAW

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

RETAIL BUILDING FOR SALE

Retail building in haverstraw on rt 9w 4,000 sf, asking $999k, great location, text or call 845.203.1120

NEW CITY

3 offices + a big room + a double garage for rent (845) 579-5351

WAREHOUSE AVAIL

NJ Affordable Low Priced Warehouse with Pick & Pack Options, Also Optional Office space – Easy Access 20 Minutes from Monsey – 35 Minutes from Williamsburg Call 845-281-4527

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

Commercial Space for Rent

Upstate. Prime location in Ferndale, with a spacious 3,000 sq. ft. area. This beautiful walk-in location is perfect for an office or storefront, suitable for all your business needs. Available for rent all year round. For inquiries, please call 845-439-0001 Ext 102.

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

WEST PALM BEACH FOR SALE

Wellington M, 2 Bedroom apt. Ground Floor FOR SALE. Call: 347.760.0639

Classifieds real

NORTH MIAMI FL

2-bedroom, 2-baths with private heated pool and spa. From $325 per night. Call/ Text: 917-382-4810, email: 1752nmb@gmail.com

CHALET ESTATES/ WOODBOURNE

Beautiful 4 bedroom/ 2 bthrm summerhome with front and back decks for rent upstate in chalet estates/ woodbourne for month of July contact summerhomeb@ gmail.com

LINDEN-LUXE EXPERIENCE

New Pristine Cathedral Ceiling House in Linden. 5 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms. Stocked Playroom. Patio Seating. Swing set. All Shab Amenities. 5 min to shul. Located near grocery. Heated pool sep hours avail nearby/ option to rent. Call/text 718989-1406.

LAKEHOUSE VILLA

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

MONSEY SHABBATON GETAWAY

7+ Bedroom house heimish Concord area. 20 beds, deck, swings, beautiful park-like property. Linen & Shabbos essentials provided. 845-5486478.

WEST PALM BEACH

For the best Real Estate deals, Call: Mrs. Debby Schwartz 203.667.2785

UPSTATE VILLAS

Monticello Villas now renting stunning 3-bedroom private houses to rent for Shabbosim,Yomim Tovim, and all summer long! Conveniently located next to the shul and mikvah. For inquiries please call 845-4390001 Ext. 102.

CAMPGROUNDS AVAILABLE

Beautiful campgrounds available to rent for a Yeshivas Kayitz or summer camp, Please contact campusom180@gmail.com

POCONOS GETAWAY

Large house can accommodate up to 18 guests. Cottage up to 6 guests. Near all the poconos atractions, walking distance to minyan. Please contact campusom180@gmail.com

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

Collins Ave. Beautiful ocean view. 1 bedroom apt. for rent. 347.760.0570

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

Carriage Club North, beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath, ground floor, for rent. Call: 347.499.0031

BOOKKEEPER

Construction company looking to hire full time bookkeeper, knowledge in QuickBooks a must. Email your resume to officejobs4832@gmail.com

YSV GIRLS

Yeshiva of Spring Valley Girls General Studies Department

Seeking the following Staff for the 24-25 school year: *Pre 1A and 1st Grade Teacher *Lower grade assistants *Permanent Substitutes *Lower Elementary Remedial Teacher *Upper Elementary Math Remedial Teachers. Monday –Thursday 12:50 – 4:00pm. Competitive salary, warm, supportive environment. Email resume: treitzer@ yeshivaspringvalley.org and call (845)356-1400 #223

KITCHEN DESIGNER

Are you a self-motivated and creative individual, looking for an opportunity to grow and develop your skills? We are seeking a talented designer to join our expanding team! Experience required. Full-Time Position. Please email resume to: jobs@upgradeny.com

ACCOUNT MANAGER

F/T POSITIONS

Heimishe office in Monsey looking to hire for multiple full-time positions. Please email resume: cs@ affordabledws.com

Fast-paced logistics company in the Monsey area is looking for an Account Manager. Great opportunity for someone with excellent coordination and communication skills. Email Resume to Resume@ shifl.com

SECRETARY POSITION

Looking for female secretary to manage light-construction office. Candidate should be organized and efficient. Send resume to 4062071@gmail.com/ call 845.406.2071

ENGLISH DEPT.

Girls’ elementary school has the following positions available: *Full time Junior High Math and Science teacher *Gym teacher/ office assistant. Warm, positive, and growth oriented work environment with competitive pay ON TIME. Please send resume to bschwartz@bnosbinahm.org

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Teacher Assistants needed for upcoming school year 202425. Seeking very capable assistants in a daycare for special needs children. Positive work environment, should have interpersonal skills. Needs to love working with children. Hours: M-Th 9:90-& Fri 9:30-12 Please call:845-885-kids/5437 (option 2)

KINDERGARTEN MORAH

Cheder seeks a warm, devoted kindergarten Morah for the upcoming school year. Masters degree a plus. Supportive work environment. Please call 845-558-6699 or email ykapplicants@gmail..

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

RECRUITMENT  EMPLOYEE RELATIONS  HR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

MINIMUM 2 YEARS OF HR EXPERIENCE  FULL-TIME  IN-PERSON AT OUR MONSEY OFFICE

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

COMPETITIVE SALARY  MEDICAL BENEFITS PACKAGE  PAID VACATION AND YOMIM TOVIM

Classifieds help wanted N

SECRETARY/ADMIN ASSISTANT

gmail.com

ENGLISH TEACHER

Cheder seeks a vibrant sixth grade English teacher for the upcoming school year. Curriculum and support provided. Great pay. Short hours. Please call 845-5586699 or email ykapplicants@ gmail.com.

HELP WANTED

Construction office looking to hire a full-time secretary and project manager. Preferable knowledge of QuickBooks. Please email your resume to officejobs4832@gmail.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Heimish office with separate female seating is looking to expand their staff, multiple positions available. Fabulous working environment –Please email resume to monseyjob123@gmail.com

Real estate company looking for a secretary/admin assistant, experience not a must, email Muchyg1@gmail. com

TITLE 1 POSITION

Tiferes Bais Yaakov is seeking an experienced Title 1 mentor. Option for morning Kriah remediation hours as well. Please send resume to hr@tiferesby.org

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY!

Join B.Y.E. ‘s Co-Teacher’s Program and gain valuable experience in the classroom. Fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. Email resume to resumes@ baisyaakovelementary.org

ENGLISH TEACHER

Local Yeshiva is looking for an afternoon teacher. Past experience a plus. Great and on time pay. Please send resume’ to yshivads@gmail. com or call 347-541-4417 and leave a msg.

BCBA POSITION

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

LIFEGUARDS NEEDED

Chassidishe Girl’s camp is looking for certified lifeguards. 718-633-1084 lv msg

NEW HIRE!

Seeking to hire a full time female secretary for a customer service position, Great pay awaits the perfect candidate. Apply Now Deals@371wheels.com.

LOOKING TO HIRE

Construction office in Spring Valley is seeking to hire a full-time office position. Should be hard working with good English, detailoriented and responsible. Responsibilities include customer communication, billing, and more. Email resume officesvjob@gmail. com

TEACHERS WANTED

Looking for upper grade teachers for the coming school year. Hours from 3:50 till 5:10. Easy working environment and great pay ontime. Please send a resume to duviechaim@gmail.com or call 845-269-0588.

GS PRINCIPAL

Seeking General Studies

Principal for 2024-25 school year at established boys’ elementary school. Applicant should have experience in this field, and be comfortable overseeing day-to-day operations. Must be up-todate with current teaching resources. Special-Ed degree a plus. Please submit resume to monseyareaposition@ gmail.com

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Monsey office looking to hire a full-time female secretary. must have great communication skills, and be highly motivated . Graduates welcome. training provided. Hiringmonseysec@gmail. com

Apply today for school year 2024/2025

Pleasant and growthoriented environment

Excellent opportunity for the right individual

Join the staff of a HCBS Program for kids ages 0-3, from 9:30am-3:00pm

Teachers Assistants For September

> Warm Personality

> Great Team Player

> Passionate and enjoys working with children

High school diploma required Open Position

• COO, 5+ yrs. relevant operations experience in Homecare or Healthcare, 200k+, Monsey

• Director of Operations for Urgent Cares, 5+ years leadership experience in healthcare operations management, experience in urgent care or similar clinical settings, 200k+, Monsey

• CFO, Established importer/manufacturer company, CPA and accounting experience required, 200k+, Patterson NJ

• SQL Server Database Administrator, 160k+, 5+ years related experience, Monsey/ Newark

• Experienced Warehouse Manager, 5+ years relevant experience, 150k, near Monsey

• Clinical Director, Clinical experience in mental health required. Supervise, recruit and support clinicians and DSS’s. LMSW/LCSW credentials, 150k, Monsey

• Financial Controller, oversee finances including A/R, A/P, Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations, Month-End Close, 140k+, Monsey

• Customer Service Manager, Management experience in customer service or related fields required, 130k+, Monsey

• Project Manager – LED Lighting Contractor, strong electrical background, handy, act as owner’s rep, 130k+, Monsey

• HR Director, 2+ years HR experience required, 130k+, Monsey

• Procurement Manager, 3+ yrs. experience with indirect procurement, 130k+, Newark, NJ

• Director of Operations, 2+ yrs. operations, finance and management experience, 125k+, Monsey

• IT Level 2, 120k, Newark, NJ

• Custom Wood Shop Specialist, Proficiency in woodworking or construction techniques, oversee custom projects from start to finish, 110k, Newark

• Underwriter, male office, analyze/ build excel models and proformas for a large nursing home provider, relevant experience required, 110k+ benefits, Monsey

• Industrial Mechanic, experience w/ manufacturing and/or packaging machinery required, 110k, Monroe

• Client Relationship Rep, male office, nurture and expand relationships w/ existing customers, 110k – 120k, Monsey

• Project Manager, analytical skills, manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, 110k, Newark, NJ

• Project Manager, Electrical and construction project management experience required, excellent communication skills, coordinate with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders, travel required, 100k+, based in Monsey

• Production Shop Supervisor, experience w/ overseeing a team of 5+ people in a production warehouse environment, 80k – 110k, Newark

• Payroll Administrator, 2+ yrs. experience, 100k + full benefits package, Monsey

• Sales Operations Coordinator, 2+ yrs. experience, support sales/operations team, ensure smooth processes, 75k -100k, Monsey

• Director of Treasury, Move Cash, Pay large transactions, Keep track of all moving funds, 90k+, Monsey

• Office Manager - female office, excellent communication skills, multi-task, operate independently, show initiative, relevant experience required, 85k+, Monsey

• Day Hab Program Manager, Lead team in providing support and services to special needs male adults. Prior work w/ Special needs and Yiddish speaking required, 80k+, Monsey

• Operations/Office Manager, Real Estate services company, hands-on backend and front-office operations, prior relevant office experience required, 75k+, Monsey

• Convenience Store Manager, Prior store management and Kosher food experience required, 75k, Monsey

• Construction Project Manager, Experience and travel to NYC required, 75k+, Monsey

• Bookkeeper/ Office Admin, Full-time position, Rent Manager experience preferred, 75k+, Monsey

• Customer Service, Male office, Excel, word, Outlook, communicate via email in proper English, 70k, Monsey

• Paralegal, full-time position, 70k+, Monsey

• Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper, 70k, Monsey

• Insurance Underwriter, female office, collect data from clients, approach carriers to shop out best policy quotes, 70k+, Monsey

• Assistant Warehouse Manager, 70k, Edison NJ

• Hands-On Assistant Property Manager, Be energetic, motivated w/ strong communication skills, no prior experience necessary, 65k+, Bronx NY

• Experienced Payroll Processor, Full-time, NCS/ Healthcare experience preferred, 50k -70k, Monsey, [possible remote]

• Field RN, 1 year of RN experience and be willing to do home visits in the Bronx 3 days a week, the rest of the time in Monsey, $50 - $60/hr.

• Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Service Coordinator, BA or MA degree required, female office, relevant experience preferred, minimum 20/hrs. weekly. $35/hr. Monsey

• QA Coordinator, Female office, Part-timeFriday required, Excellent reading/ writing skills required. $30/hr. Monsey

• Clinic Secretary, Female office, 10am-2pm, assist with data entry and reports as well as various secretarial duties. BA required. $30/ hr.+, Monsey

• Full-time secretary/front-desk receptionist positions available. $30/hr. Monsey

• Admin Assistant, multi-task, tech-savvy, excellent phone/ communication skills. Parttime or Full-time, $30/hr., Monsey

• AP Rep, AR Liaison, Payroll Rep positions. $25$35/hr., Monsey

• HR Coordinator, entry level, excellent phone/ communication skills, no experience needed, full-time position, $25/hr. Monsey

• Office Manager, job scheduling, customer service, AR/AP, 9:30am – 3:30pm, 60k, Monsey

Classifieds

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

SALON SECRETARY

Looking for a part time secretary.Needs to be detailed oriented ,organized & responsible, know excel with basic wig styling preferred. Must be avail Sun, tues & Thurs. call 8453527158 or WhatsApp 8455456829,leave a message with name, age/ status,experience & hours availability.

P/T SECRETARY

ABA Riders is looking for a part time secretary to work in Pomona. Contact Rikki 347930-9736.

ATTENTION WOMEN

Create a successful retail business from the comfort of your own home! Help others while earning an income. Full training and support. No risk. 8455792069 Lve msg or text

WE’RE HIRING!

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

SALESLADY OPPORTUNITY

Local Home organizing store is seeking a saleslady with a passion for Home organizing. Must speak Yiddish. Hours: MondayThursday 2:30-6:30 and Sunday 12-6:45. Call 845-459-3950 lv msg

150+ JOB OPENINGS!

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

JOIN OUR SALES TEAM!

Be Your Own Boss! Join New York Life Insurance Co. as a seasoned salesperson or our fast track to management program. Experience top training, support, and retirement benefits. Make an impact, secure your future. Connect today! dglick@ newyorklife.com or Call 845639-5216

ACCOUNTING POSITION

Heimishe accounting office is seeking to hire a full-time female employee. Graduates welcome! Please email your resume to CPAjobMonsey@ gmail.com.

OFFICE MANAGER

Non-profit organization seeks a full-time Office/ Logistics Manager to join their predominantly female office. Candidate must be detail oriented and organized with exceptional communication skills. To apply, please send your resume to monseynonprofit@ gmail.com.

ENTRY-LEVEL JOB

Looking to hire entry-level candidates. This is an ideal position for motivated individuals looking for a career that is stimulating and rewarding. We provide comprehensive training, benefits, and a competitive compensation package. For more information, please reach out to hr@ arkmortgage.com or call 845503-6502.

FEMALE ABA PARA

ABA Riders is looking for a female ABA para to work with: B. A 5-year-old from 9-12 in July during the day in her home in Suffern. C. A 5-year old from 12:30-3:30 in August. Competitive pay. Contact 845-828-2570/info@ abariders.com.

DAY CAMP COUNSELOR

Seeking teenage girl for counselor position in backyard daycamp. Chestnut Ridge July only, no transportation provided, good pay.845-290-7040

The Kiryas Joel Public School in Monroe, NY is looking to hire Special Education Teachers and BCBAs to join our talented team. Public school salary and benefits package.

Email resume to: careers@kjsd.k12.ny.us Or Call: 845-782-7510 ext. 201

SUMMER OPPORTUNITY

JULY-AUGUST, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF CONTINUING INTO THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Looking for a creative, lively, fun loving individual with good play skills, to provide in home ABA therapy through play sessions for a 12-year-old girl located in NJ. (30-minute drive from Monsey, Passaic or Teaneck.)

Monday-Thursday, Friday preferred. 9:00-1:15

Email: secretary@abatalks.com Call: 845-579-6080 x 101

What?

•• One account managing position - minimum 1-2 years of QB experience required

•• One entry level bookkeeping position - no experience required

ATTENTION 2021 GRADUATES!

ARE YOU SELF-MOTIVATED, HARDWORKING, AND DILIGENT?

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FULFILLING OFFICE/BOOKKEEPING JOB?

Located on Melnick Dr. in Monsey. Heimishe, geshmake environment.

Optional: start now and work the first few weeks/months part time.

Apply today and start working in June, July, August or September.

Where?

• In a heimishe ehrliche women’s office

• On Melnick Drive

Who?

People who are:

• Responsible and consistent

• Self-motivating

• Growth oriented

What else?

• Competitive pay

• Bonuses

• Paid vacation

• Friendly geshmake environment

Find your dream job that suits your skills, availability, and preferences:

Yiddish and English speaking yingerman to work 1:1 with children throughout the day or in the afternoon

Yiddish and English speaking girl/woman to coordinate care for children.

Yiddish and English speaking girl/woman to work 1:1 with children throughout the day or in the afternoon

RECEPTIONISTS

EXPERIENCED BILLERS SUPERVISORS

To apply for a position email your resume to:

HR@ALLEYVALLEY.COM

Baby Layettes (845) 213-3646

Layettes Text 718-551-1732

Doula 845-587-1649

Labor Bag 347-604-3274

Pidyon Haben Accessories 845-6427256

Pidyon Haben 845-659-6704

Pidyon Haben Gemach 845-356-3568

Pidyon Haben silver tray 845-558-9589

Formula 347-267-3640 Or 216-8893643

Neocate Formula 718-853-4090

Neocate Formula 845-517-9221

Formula Gemach 845-371-3232

Carseats, Bassinet & Pack N Plays.

425-1202

Carseats, Pack N Plays, Strollers, Pumps 845.425.6826

Doona Car Seat 845-445-7474

Brass Iron Bassinet 917-280-4559

Preemie Clothing 845-520-0475

The Preemie Box 845.664.5768 Or 718.688.5814

Baby Scale 845-578-5639

Baby Headphone 845 356 6797 Or 845 558 9370

Baby Scales 845-694-8985

Easy birth from Koznitzer Maggid 917-514-9461

NICU approved clothing 4.5lb+ 845422-7896/347-382-0016

Nursing pumps 8454999871

Twin layette gift box.719 972 0554. Lv msg.

Brissim

Bris Accessories 617-955-3630

Bris Accessories 845-352-5130

Bris Accessories 425 3873

Bris Accessories 425-6574

Bris Accessories 356-6215

Blue Light 845.425.1919

Poya and bris outfit w/ tefillos 845425-0672

Bris outfit & Poya 917-909-4072

Bris outfit poya, also tefilla cards 845 3564859 Ralph area

Pillow/Benchers 845-213-0602

Knife Sharpening For Mohalim 718384-6214

Segula Stone 347-699-6418

Preemie Outfit 845.558.7065

Krias Shema Board With Stand 425-4540

Free Mohel 347-383-5696

Bris Gemach call/text 845-587-5813

Bris outfit, hat and Puyah 845-5589589

New Bris Gemach -845 549 0316

Simcha

Gowns 845-517- 8808

Mother & Sister Gowns 845-426-7496 Or 845-352-3031.

Gown And Petticoats 347-278-1278

Ivory/white/dusty blue gowns 845371-1765

Floral Bisomim 845-629-2785. Hats $25. 347-351-1604

Elegant Hats 845-517-0838.

Bands & Berets 845-371-3556

Tichel 845-548-0014

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

Hot Water Urns 845-425-9211

Ear-Plugs 845-202-0105.

Toys 845-578-6513

Toys 917-538-3453. Clics 845-352-5820

Tablecloths (845) 371 2105

GEMACHIM

Tablecloth 352-8292

Tablecloths 352-8292

Gold Chargers 845-573-9772

shelves, stands, trays & centerpieces

845-425-1721

Siddurs. Sfard: 845-608-7830 Ashkenaz: 845 352 1756 Or 845-826-6718

Siddur/Chumash 558.4774

Benchers 845-642-0910

Bentchers 347-404-2204

Bechers 845-377-5671

Becher, Challah Deklich, Zemiros 845-425-0498

Coat Rack And Hangers 845-356-9841

Chuppa Cards 347-278-1278

Chupah Cards 845.222.0456

Chuppah Tefillos Booklets. 845-2130602.

Wedding Kit 845-425-2036

Wedding Kit 845-371-2947

Simcha Powder Room Kit 845-3048154

Accessories Basket 845-371-6857

Children Hair Pieces 3473001679

Portable Chuppah 845-425-4790

Sound System 917-382-8809

Evening Bags 845-549-2929

Shmiras Halashon Cards 537-0069

Earplugs for Simchos 845-328-1071

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

Simcha table centerpieces

8456087715

Centerpieces 845-570-7755

Wedding guest accessories basket 845-425-0963

Invitation Addressing 845-275-3044

Portable & Plug in Food warmers

845-371-1531

Centerpieces & table top 845.213.6193

Kallah

Yom Hachuppah Cd 845-352-2560

Crowns, veils, shoes, capes 426-0767

Headpieces, Tiaras, Veils 845-425-4221

White Sneakers 917-613-6579

White Shoes 845-200-0211

Kallah Hand Bouquet 845-459-3567

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

Kallah Dresser 845-300-5767

Vort dress gemach 845-499-3086

Kallah fur capes 845-425-7176

Misc

Ribbis Question? 347-977-0628

Notary Public 347-228-8825

Fix necklines 845-238-6691

Hairstyling 845-540-3731

Hair styling 845-502-6558

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

Wash & sets $25, 347-944-0003

Haircutting/Styling 845-263-7057

Haircutting & Styling 845-422-5337

Hospital Supplies 746-8293

Hospital Gown 845-425-8687

Hospital Gown 845-426-4695

Hospital Gowns 845-356-5364

Medical Equipment Email Slmw50@ Gmail.com

DVDS & players for Cholim/Homebound 425-2660

Simcha Maternity 845-425-1725

Maternity Coats Text only 845-5212912

Bed Rest? Laundry Help. 213-7437

Maternity Clothing 845-445-9687

Maternity Coat Text Only 8455212912

Twin Z Pillows 845-445-9298

Proposal Gemach 347-277-4072

Makeup 845-517-7128

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

Kosher Waze 845.587.1708

Roof Carriers 845-659-1863.

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

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

Beautiful nishmas cards 845-729-7390

Poya (outfit, hat, booties) 845-4250672

Help-a-mom. to volunteer call 347977-6816

Phones For Emergencies. 845-3760738

Reflectors 845-356-0815

Reflectors 347-977-6816

Feeding Supplies 845-366-6398

Natural Health Support, text 347 2287578

Ostomy Supplies 845-637-6231

Moving Boxes Text (845) 641-5536

Boxes 845-425-6826 Or 845-608-7830

Boxes 845-642-5286

Boxes Text (845) 641-5536

Heaters 845 362 8666

Phone Gemach 845-445-7422

Air Mattresses 9176537170

Air mattress gemach Text/WhatsApp 9087831676

Tablecloths 845-459-7396

Coat racks & Hangers 845-352-4640

New Tablecloth Gemach 845-459-7396

Tablecloths on New Hempstead 845459-7396

Baby scale 845-540-1710

Cuddles n Cradles 347-243-7495

Outfit and pillow 914-715-2672

Suitcases 845-371-9121

Minor Repairs txt 845-272-4840

Bike Racks 845-659-1863.

Opwdd Sd Advice Email Slfydhm@ Gmail.com

GPS 425-3873

Teacher’s Bulletin 845-425-8046

Computer Advice (862) 248-1931

Loans 347-385-1408

Twin carriages 718-522-3891

Moving Help packing/unpacking 845281-5900

Pack N Plays with sheets text 845280-3470

Therapy toys 1-443-879-3169

Financial planning 7188536016

Digital Cameras 8264062

Phone With Service 845-445-7422

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

Hairstyling 845-570-7121

Washing Stations 845.428.9014

Yiddish & English Poems 845-587-3018

Shabbos lamps (914) 391-3787

Lev Simcha music groups/visits 8456082676

Sefer Torah 347-598-0357

Free-shalom bayis 845-213-0602

Mezuzos 845-540-1802

Boys Occasionwear 570-507-4492

Drop in babysitter - (845) 445-9391

laminators & paper cutters msg 845263-7115

Kendamil formula 914-523-0592

Zichron Eliezer mailing Gemach 845213-5617

Vitamin Gemach 845-521-5241

Hachnosas Kallah loan gemach 347415-1525

Heimish Chicken soup 845-352-3959

Purim Costumes 845-641-4684

AYIN HORAH

The renowned Rebetzin Aidel Miller from Yerushalayim will remove Ayin Horah over the phone. Call till 5:00 PM: 718.689.1902 or 516.300.1490

CUSTOM PHOTO ALBUMS

We specialize in custom Photo Albums, Chosson, Wedding, etc. Also professional Photo Editing, many years of experience. Special rate for photographers. Call: 347.563.5153

MASSAGE THERAPY

Massage Therapy By Yossi. We will bring the massage to you. Call or text 347-7220068

RECORDING STUDIO

Have your songs professionally recorded by Faigy Pollak. Special offer for camp songs! Call 347-578-3027

WIRELESS WIFI RENTAL

Short or Long Term, for just $25 per week! 718-435-1923

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

For Honest, Hassle free and proactive property management. Please Call 845662-1313

NEW RENTAL!

Elegant and adorable baby clothes to rent for your Simcha. Carrying your favorite brands, sizes 6-24 months. Please call for details 347-243-4037

SHAIMOS PICK UPS 845-461-3084

FEMALE LIFEGUARD AVAIL

Female lifeguard available for the summer. Call or text 845-608-0294

OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Beautiful summer photo shoots at a great price. By Shifra Jacobowitz. Call/text for samples or appointment 845-540-1078

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 914260-6449

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY:

A reputable healthcare company based in Monsey seeks a full-time POLICY COORDINATOR to assist in policy development and maintenance.

Requirements:

• Experience with OPWDD programs and related policies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Strong writing skills

• Ability to complete independent research

• Experience or familiarity with legal and/or policy writing language, preferred

Seeking a Yiddish-speaking staff to practice school studies and spend time with an 8-year-old girl

After school hours

Sunday Midday

Suffern area

Reference#901859167

Seeking staff to play with a 5-year-old girl

Seeking a Yiddish-speaking staff to entertain a 6-year-old

Two to four times weekly

Afternoon hours

Herrick area

Reference#927663145

Seeking an English-speaking staff to teach 15-year-old girl organizational skills

Seeking staff to spend time with a 21-year-old woman and to teach her skills to be more independent

Two to four times weekly

Evening hours

New Hempstead / Spring Valley area

Reference#910784104

Three to four times weekly

Afternoon hours

Airmont area

Reference#747590874

Sundays

Flexible hours

Pomona area

Reference#850869800

Classifieds

GARTLECH

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

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAYNA

BOOK Your SUMMER Photoshoots! (845)-490-2558

BEAUTIFUL POOL

Large heated pool in New City. Private bathroom and changing rooms. $65 hr weekdays. $75 hr Fridays and Sundays. 845 538 6411

SWIMMING LESSONS

Is your daughter afraid of water? Trying to get into the deep? Or wants to perfect her swimming skills? Call zissy- 845-587-0269 very reasonable prices, 10 years experience

PRIVATE POOL

Private: heated pool, hot tub, zip line, trampoline, drinks ,etc. call or text 845-664-5521

CHILDCARE

PLAYGROUP

Little explorers, Experience teacher, hot lunches, Outdoor play. Union / Maple. 18m-24m. Spots available for summer and September 845512-9223 Call

TODDLERS GROUP

Montessori group has just a few slots left for a 3-4 year old class starting September. No transportation. For more information call Morah Chaya 8452760828 morahchayar@gmail.com

EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER

Experienced babysitter with 6 years of experience. For more information call 929888-3846.

ODDS & ENDS

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

EXTRA MONEY

Are you looking to make some extra money in an exciting and fulfilling way? Text the word MONEY to 845637-1861.

SMOOTH SKIN

Discover the secret to smooth and healthy skin with our natural aloe-based products. Book a skincare consultation and get a free mask. 845-6376746 Lve msg or tx

GOWNS

WHITE KIDS GOWNS

Little women white kids gowns size 6 and size 7 for sale $150. 845-248-6340

MAGNIFICENT GOWN

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

IVORY GOWN

Beautiful ivory gown for rent size 2-4. Call or text 845-5969933

OFF WHITE LACE GOWN

Beautiful off white lace gown for rent for married sister of bride size 2. Call 845-7467248

IVORY GOWN

Beautiful ivory gown for rent size Small/Medium. Text 845-826-2185

GOWN FOR SALE

Beautiful white gown for married sister of bride, for sale. Size 2-4 845-200-4326

WHITE MATERNITY GOWN

White maternity gown size large to sell for great price call 7183098716

WHITE GOWN

Looking to sell a size 2-4 white gown for sister of the bride, please call 347 628 9586

GOWNS FOR SALE

Beautiful white/off white Kids gowns sizes 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 14 available. Call and leave msg/ text 845-377-0717.

BEIGE MECHTENISTE DRESS

Gorgeous designer Mechteniste dress for sale worn once. Size 6-8. Please call 845-426-0553

CHILDRENS WHITE GOWNS

2 white gowns to rent or sell childrens size 4 & 6 call 7189388597

NAVY VELVET WITH OFF WHITE LACE

3 beautiful velvet & lace dresses for sisters or nieces of bride. Sizes 3, 4 & 5. Please call 845-426-0553

GOWNS

Sister of bride gowns for sale 8455026491

LOST

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

Safe Telecom black phone 6/5, 845-521-2081

Colored tennis bracelet on Shavous in the manor blauvelt cameo neighborhood 845-548-2568

FOUND

White siddur Suzanne Dr. 845-371-1531

Silver bracelet with diamonds Toshnod hall 347-563-4966

FREE GIVEAWAY

GB Tish Bekishe size 40x & double electric pump 347452-7785

Girls clothing matching size 2,4,5. 845-570-1619

LATE ADS

WORKING PARTNER

Restaurant in Rockland County looking for a working partner. Great opportunity for the right individual. For serious inquiries, please call 845-797-8911

CHESTNUT RIDGE RENTAL

5 Bedrooms plus additional 4 rooms in basement (walkout)

Great for guest or offices, 4 bathrooms, Spacious house beginning of Chestnut Ridge off Hungry Hollow. Freshly painted and scraped. Call Monsey realty 845-376-0906

EXPERIENCED TUTOR

An experienced tutor available to tutor your elementary daughter Kriah, Reading & Math. Please call 845-659-9357 lv msg

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Looking to hire a full time candidate with estimating experience. Great office environment and opportunity for growth. Please email your resume to tfeder@hireexteam.com

ASSISTANTS FOR SCHOOL YEAR

Seeking very capable assistants in a daycare for special needs children. Hours are 9:90-3 M-T 9:30-12 F. Positive work environment,should have interpersonal skills.Needs to love working with children. Please call:845-885kids/5437( option 2)

BOOKKEEPER

Seeking fulltime male bookkeeper. Experience needed. Call 845-768-8241 or email leah@hireexteam.com

OFFICE POSITION

Seeking experienced office guy. Experience in estimating a plus. Email leah@hireexteam.com or call 845-768-8241

FOR RENT

Beautiful 2 Bedroom apt available for rent in Twin/ Elm area. Please text 845659-6900

BASEMENT FOR RENT

Remsen area. Please call 845746-1060

BAS MIKROH DAYCARE

Seeking warm, capable assistants for the coming school year. Wonderful working environment. Email resume to hr@basmikroh.org

BAS MIKROH GIRLS SCHOOL

is seeking ELA/Math

Remedial Teachers, Permanent Substitutes, Gym Teacher, Co-teachers and Teachers Assistants for the ‘24-’25 school year. Join our supportive, warm environment and help our students thrive! Please send resume to Hr@basmikroh. org

4 BEDROOM RENTAL 4 Bedroom plus playroom On North Cole. Call Monsey realty 845-376-0906

Village of New Square officials and New Square Emergency Services are honoring Ramapo Police Chief Martil Reilly at his retirement really in the town of Ramapo

Day #28 in Meron

Just several weeks ago, Tehillim Kollel presented a special offer: 40 days of Tehillim in Meron, beginning on Isru Chag Pesach until after Lag Ba’omer.

And yes, despite the challenges involved, on the special day of Lag Ba’omer this year, Tehillim Kollel had the siyatta d’Shmaya to have several chashuve yungerleit on site. Representing Klal Yisrael, they stayed in the town of Meron, like residents, which gave them the ability to be in the ma’areh and serve as personal messengers for dozens of Yidden who wanted to be part of the tefillos near Rashbi. But that is a story in itself…

One of the names they davened for during that 40 day stretch was of an older single, a girl who was waiting years to meet her bashert.

Across the ocean in New York, the girl and her family literally counted the days that Tehillim was being recited in Meron for her future. They were convinced, with emunah peshutah, that the yeshuah was standing at their doorstep.

Indeed, it did not take long. Only 28 days into the program, a L’chaim was celebrated! The zechus of Dovid Hamelech along with the zechus of Reb Shimon brought the joyous results so quickly.

In the 12 days that followed, the Tehillim Kollel messengers continued to daven for her – but with a different nusach. “May the zivug find favor in Hashem’s eyes, and may the new couple merit building a binyan adei ad! ”

Sefer Tehillim at the Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh - 40 DaysFrom now until the yahrtzeit, 15 Tammuz

Grab your yeshuah in the zechus of the Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh

845.400.2227

Real Estate Conference in Monsey featuring Rabbi YY Jacobson

Rav Moshe Hilman Speaking At a Bris of an Einikel

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