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Flatbush Shas Yiden Know Shas ‘Cold’ At Eretz Yisroel Farher/ Siyumei Hashasim

Gaon Yisroel Maran Hagaon Hagadol Harav

Dov Lando, shlit”a, Rosh Yehiva Slabodka, Bnei Brak presented the avreichim geonim with a searching string of questions from all over Shas. His face creased into a beaming smile at their flood of answers. At the conclusion he danced and sang along with the avreichim geonim. He kept repeating “Tov Me’od”, “Ashreichem, Atem Yod’im Heitev”

A Fireworks Farher from Maran Hagaon Harav

Eliezer Dovid Shapiro, Rosh Yeshiva Torah Lishma, Bnei Brak. He gave a grueling and challenging farher focusing on Tosfos throughout Shas, and then including Shuti”m of the Yerushalmi, Midrashim, Tur and Shulchan Aruch, Shuti”m of Rishonim and Acharonim.

Flatbush Shas Yiden ‘Know Shas Cold’

Their first time at an annual Farher & Siyumim, the Flatbush group met the Shas Yiden of Eretz Hakodesh and London. An amazing sense of unity - to master Shas and other Torah works l’kadesh sheim shomayim mitoch limud Hatorah. The Flatbush contingent showed their mettle, on par with the others, securing their place in a singular and select group in klal Yisroel.

The Siyumim & Seudas Mitzvah

The dais was a gathering of Gedolei Torah joining in this unique Simchas Hatorah – the Siyumim of the 126 avreichim geonim, each completing Shas five times in the last year! Two of the Gedolim addressed the gathering - Maran Hagaon Hatzaddik Harav Yaakov Meir Shechter, shlit”a and Maran Hamashpia Hagadol, Reb Meilech Biederman, shlit”a. They were flanked by Hagaon Harav Aryeh Z. Ginzberg, Rav of the Chofetz Chaim Torah Center in Cedarhurst, Maran Hagaon Yitzchok

Shas Yiden avreichim geonim at the Farher

Shaul Kaniyevsky and Reb Yisroel Halevi Moskowitz, patron of Shas Yiden, London.

Rav Shechter could not contain his great excitement and with great zeal he rose from his seat and began leading a long round of singing and dancing lichvod Hatorah. He delivered warm divrei brocha.

‘Reb Meilech’ spoke about the incredible zechus of those who are engaged in Torah learning as are the Shas Yiden and the supporters.

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Hagadol, Maran Hagaon Hatzadik Reb ‘Meilech’ Biederman

Shas Yiden avreichim geonim at the Farher

Maran Hagaon Eliezer Dovid Shapira, Rav Chasidei Sanz in Bnei Brak at the Farher

Maran Hagaon Hatzadik Harav Yaakov Meir Shechter dancing at the Seudah Lichvod Hatorah, also seen The Pozna Rov, Harav

Torah Center in Cedarhurst, R’ Yisroel Halevi Moskowitz,

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Maran Hagaon Yitzchok Shaul Kaniyevsky and Hagaon Harav Aryeh Z. Ginzberg, Rav of the Chofetz Chaim Torah Center in Cedarhurst at the Seuda Lich’vod Hatorah

Maran Hagaon Harav Dov Lando, Rosh Yeshiva Slabodka, dancing at the gathering

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Maran Hagaon Hatzadik Harav Yaakov Meir Shechter addressing the Seudah Lichvod Hatorah

Shas Yiden avreichim geonim at the Seudah Lichvod Hatorah

Maran Hagaon Harav Dov Lando, Rosh Yeshiva Slabodka at the Farher

Maran Hagaon Harav Dov Lando, Rosh Yeshiva Slabodka at the Farher, seen to his right The Pozna Rov, Harav Hagaon Avrohom Eisen, shlit”a, founder of Shas Yiden

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CLARITY ON CHINESE GOODS

(Re: The High Cost of Cheap Goods, Issue 481)

I found the feature about buying cheap items from China to be very informative. One of the disadvantages mentioned is the toxicity of shoes purchased from Shein and Temu; according to the article, these products may contain carcinogens. Can you share a reliable source for this warning?

Also, local stores also source their products from China. How do I know their goods don’t contain toxic substances?

After reading this article, I stopped wearing my boots. Please help me clarify this issue.

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Thank you for your question! Unfortunately, with the globalization of the economy and manufacturing, it’s hard to know exactly where our goods come from, and what exactly they contain. The common sense approach is always your best bet. Stick to high-quality materials that are organic in origin, such as cotton, wool and natural leather. For children, the risk is higher, since their smaller bodies mean that the proportion of phthalates is more significant. For additional protection, you can try to source your goods from companies who have pledged to be “phthalate free” such as Primark, H&M, Marks & Spencer, MANGO, among others.

The following is a quote from CBC:

“A Marketplace investigation found that out of 38 samples of children’s, adult’s … clothes and accessories, one in five items had elevated levels of chemicals — including lead, PFAS and phthalates — that experts found concerning.

“‘People should be shocked,’ said Miriam Diamond, an environmental chemist and professor at the University of Toronto. Diamond oversaw the lab testing that Marketplace commissioned.”

Unfortunately, product labels rarely state “contains phthalates” upfront. But consumers can still identify the presence of the chemicals by looking for certain acronyms on labels.

These are the eight most widely used phthalate compounds in products: BBP (Butyl benzyl phthalate); DBP (Dibutyl phthalate, most commonly found in nail polish); DEHP (Di-[2-ethylhexyl] phthalate, most commonly found in medical products, like disposable gloves, tubes, catheters, etc.); DEP (Diethyl phthalate, most commonly found in personal care products); DiDP (Di-isodecyl phthalate); DiNP (Di-isonoyl phthalate, most commonly found in toys and childcare products, like bath toys, drinking straws and rubber ducks); DnHP (di-n-hexyl phthalate); and DnOP (di-n-octyl phthalate).

Additionally, look out for the number three within the recycling arrows and the letters “V” and “PVC” under the triangle, which means these products don’t contain any of these compounds.

DIVINE DETAILS

(Re: The Heavenly Bagel, Issue 480)

I loved this story! Baruch Hashem, we’ve become accustomed to hearing stories of dramatic displays of hashgacha pratis. But this story reminds us that Hashem controls and cares about literally every tiny detail, like a loving

father who takes pride in his child and wants to be involved in every detail of his child’s life. This thought gives me chizuk and reminds me that nothing is too hard for Hashem; He can do big things and small things, and everything we do is meaningful to Him.

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(Re: The Balebusta’s Guide to Motzei Shabbos, Issue 480)

Thanks so much for this great piece. It was helpful and entertaining at the same time. I liked a lot of the ideas, especially just organizing in my head what is “in” my Motzei Shabbos so it doesn’t become chaotic. But the thing I appreciated most about this piece was how honest the writer was about not being the type to jump up the minute Shabbos is over to energetically whip the house back into shape. It made me feel like, if a professional organizer is also reluctant to get moving, then I’m for sure normal!

I know it may seem surprising, but as the mother of a family with a few very young children, Shabbos is often the busiest day of the week. Everyone is home, and I serve three full meals — which I don’t do on a weekday — with all the setting up, serving and clearing up that entails. The kids are home most of the afternoon and need supervision and care, and the house gets messy from all the toys and snacks. By the time Motzei Shabbos comes, I can’t move. So more than the tips and ideas, thanks for the validation.

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DON’T RELY ON MIRACLES

(Re: Eight Candles, Eight Miracles, Issue 479)

Thanks so much for your amazing publication. I’m writing in response to the miracle story collection published in the Chanukah issue. I’m very happy that the baby with hypothyroidism got

his miracle and that the DOH made a mistake, but I want to point out to the readership that waiting seven weeks to see a doctor is highly irresponsible and can have severely detrimental outcomes. Although it’s hard to schlep out to a doctor a few days after birth, the effects of hypothyroidism are worse, and lifelong: It can impact proper brain development. The difference between seeing a doctor (and treating the condition) and not seeing the doctor could mean the difference between the child being developmentally disabled or not. Many people have hypothyroidism, and if treated quickly and properly, it will have no effect on their development. As mothers, it’s our responsibility to take care of our children and not rely on miracles.

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DELICIOUS DOUGHNUTS

(Re: Leah’s Corner, Issue 478)

I want to say a huge thank you for the amazing doughnut recipe by Leah Stern, a”h. I never made doughnuts before in my life, but this year I decided to try it. They were awesome! I made them the first day and again the last day. Both times they were polished off that same night. Thank you so much!

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ONION FUN

(Re: POV, Issue 477)

I really enjoy the POV column, and I am picking up ideas to use in my own life.

I have a question about the sauteed onion hack printed several weeks ago. “Miriam” says to put the onions in the pot and let the liquid dissolve before adding the oil.

How exactly is this done? Can someone who follows this method please clarify? Do you turn on the flame? For how long? Please reply with exact instructions. It will save me (and probably many others) a lot of time.

Thank you so much!

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IMAGINE UNIMAGINABL E THE

IF YOU COULD ABOLISH ONE “CITY HALL” KIND OF RULE, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY?

I would abolish all things people do just to impress others, especially when it comes to simchas (e.g., buying furniture for a chasan and kallah and sending unnecessary gifts). I would also abolish the trend of redoing one’s house just to impress others. – A Reader

Getting dressed up to be able to go into a simcha for a few minutes, like a sheva brachos or bar mitzvah. I mean, I love to dress nicely, but the men have it easier in that arena; they just put on their hat and they’re good to go! The new rule should be: If men don’t have to be in shtreimels, women don’t have to be in Shabbos attire. – A Reader

I would abolish inviting women to bar mitzvahs. I would also abolish all doorto-door tzedakah appeals from little children collecting for their schools. You practically need a full-time secretary to answer doors these days. – A Reader

I’d serve soup after the main course. Why fill up with soup before the real food comes? – A Reader

The scale of how we celebrate our simchas. It’s crazy how much money we waste to impress people who would rather have stayed home. My sister once told me that when she makes chasunah, she doesn’t need any guests who didn’t come to the tenoim. These are the people who are not interested and are just there out of obligation. – A Reader

Why does the summer clothing line come out in January?! It’s so hard to figure out what the kids’ sizes will be in June! But since the stores sell out sizes within the week, if I don’t shop in January, there will be nothing matching left within my price range for my kids. – A Reader

Winter coats selling out in August and short-sleeved tees selling out in February, “because there won’t be anything left in my sizes.”. – A Reader

It should be socially acceptable to push a “grandma cart” full of shopping bags. Why do I have to break my back and have achy feet while out shopping just because my youngest is no longer in a stroller? – A Reader

Young couples going to Eretz Yisroel for their honeymoon when they could have enjoyed a couple of days in scenic New Hampshire. It’s an awful waste of money for a young “kollel” couple. I wish I could urge every young couple to take that money and save it up for important purchases, such as their eventual home purchase. – A Reader

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Why is it normal for kids to wear expensive designer clothes? If you like designer clothes, dress yourself that way. Your young kids don’t even appreciate their expensive wardrobe, and it’s causing tons of needless peer pressure. – A Reader

I would love to change the system of school vacations. As a mother of four adorable girls and some boys in between, the amount of vacation days my girls get is beyond my understanding. First they get approximately two weeks off between school and camp, and again between camp and school. I’m not looking to just ship my girls off somewhere, but girls need to be entertained every Sunday and on every vacation day. As a working mother, this gets difficult. Now, when it came to Chanukah vacation, my girls were off from Thursday through Monday. That is a lot, considering that in a few weeks they will be having midwinter vacation. If I could, I would change that system. Instead, schools should give teachers extra paid vacation days so they can take off from work when they feel like they need a break. And if any of my girls ever need a break, I’d treat her to a day off or let her go late/come home early. – A Reader

Girls going out at night to attend their friends’ siblings’ weddings. Simchas are a time to be spent with family, and siblings of chasan and kallah should not be busy with friends then. – A Reader

Having to wear this heavy tall shtreimel — can someone bring those pancake shtreimels back in? – Yitzchak A.

Attending cousins’ weddings in a different city — and having to stay there until the end of the evening. At least once a month, I am overtired due to a cousin’s non-local wedding the previous night. And this is not counting money spent on gas, tolls and babysitting. I say that if you don’t live in the same city where the wedding is taking place, and the extended family is large enough, you should be exempt from having to join. – A Reader

I would abolish the need for seven nights of sheva brachos for a newlywed couple. There is only a requirement to say the brachos if there are ten men present. Most people attending don’t want to be there nor spend money on it. It has become a pricey, unappreciated obligation. It’s about time for a change. – A Reader

It should be illegal for women to get new diamond jewelry for ten years after their wedding. Tell me why young ladies are walking around all bejeweled (I’m not referring to kallah jewelry) when they are still renting apartments, with no means to buy a house? So many young married women in my workplace are busy buying jewelry for every Yom Tov, and I know that they don’t own homes yet (and are constantly complaining about being priced out of the local housing market). – A Reader

Renting or buying elaborate gowns for siblings’ weddings. They are a glorious waste of time, money and headspace. And speaking of wasting money, don’t get me started on the hair and makeup for the big night… – A Reader

If only we can all go out on the street with sneakers and snoods, without feeling socially off or being referred to as Bubby! So much time can be saved! No more achy feet after a long shopping spree — and best of all, wig expenses would be cut in half! – B.M.

Cancel all those upsherin parties, please! Why spend all that money for a party no one actually appreciates or wants to attend? The upsherin yingele is sleeping in a bed upstairs or playing with his new fire truck that Bubby sent, and he couldn’t care less about his party! – A Reader

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The Tanna d’vei Eliyahu says Moshe achieved gadlus and became the rebbi of Klal Yisroel because he paid attention to the suffering of his brothers. He felt the pain of the Yidden and wanted to help them.

The Tiferes Shlomo explains that the gadlus of Moshe was that he “went out to his brothers.”

He viewed each and every Yid like a brother and joined them, leaving himself behind, in order to do all he could to help each one of them, as a brother would.

A rosh kollel in Eretz Yisroel who delivers a nightly shiur once repeated a chiddush in the name of Rav Shach. After the shiur, a listener named Reb Daniel approached him and said he wanted to share a personal story. This is his story.

DANNY WAS A BOCHUR in his twenties, living in Antwerp. One day, the phone in his home rang, and his sister picked up. On the line was an elderly Yid.

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“Yes. Can I speak with your brother Danny, please?”

The girl ran to give Danny the phone.

“I know your family,” Rav Shach said to Danny, “and I want to ask you a favor. Here in yeshivah, we have a bochur who is a true masmid and yarei Shamayim. When he came of age, shid-

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Danny wasn’t sure what the Rosh Yeshivah was getting at.

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“That’s a lot of money,” Danny replied. “I wonder if he can possibly give so much.”

“Nu, nu,” said Rav Shach. “If he won’t give you $100,000, you’ll go to someone else…”

Danny committed to the shlichus and hung up the phone. That very day, he approached his uncle. “Don’t look at me the way I appear — a young, lanky bochur. Think that in front of you stands a short, elderly Yid, with a frock, a homburg, and a white beard… I’m Rav Shach from Bnei Brak.”

Danny’s uncle looked at him warily.

“Rav Shach sent me as his shaliach,” Danny quickly clarified. “And ‘shelucho shel adam k’moso.’” He then detailed the story and Rav Shach’s request.

“Listen,” the uncle replied. “I can’t give a $100,000. But last week, baruch Hashem, I clinched a great deal. I’ll give you $25,000.”

He handed Danny an envelope, and Danny thanked him profusely. “But where will I get the rest of the money?” he asked.

“Right here on this floor,” his uncle replied, “is the office of one of the wealthiest men in Antwerp. He’s a special Yid. He’s the right address. Go to him and tell him that you’re coming to him wearing two hats — Rav Shach’s and mine.”

Danny went right over to the next office. At the executive desk, across from the CEO, sat an elderly man. Danny excused himself for interrupting and explained why he’d come. He wasn’t expecting the loud outburst that followed. The elderly man began to shout: “Tell me, what’s this orphaned boy doing in Bnei Brak?! These yeshivah men… They sit and learn in Bnei Brak and come to Belgium for money to get married! He should go out to work!”

Without thinking, Danny answered sharply. “Am I speaking to you? Why are you mixing in? I came to speak with this CEO here, and I didn’t ask you for a penny. Why are you getting in-

volved, and why are you yelling at me?”

“Young man,” the elderly Yid replied. “Be careful when you speak to me. I lost a wife and seven children in Auschwitz. Today, I have no children. I built myself up with my bare hands. You shouldn’t be speaking rudely to me.”

“Look, young man,” the man replied. “It’s all or none. Either I give the entire $100,000 or nothing.”

Danny apologized. The reference to the Holocaust made him shrink back in compassion. It was quiet for a few moments, and the tension in the room was palpable. Then a thought popped into Danny’s mind.

“I just learned a Gemara that might be applicable here,” he said, and shared a concept from the Maharsha on the Gemara in Shabbos (31a), which lists the questions one will be asked after 120. One of the questions asked in the Beis Din Shel Maalah is, “Did you occupy yourself with the mitzvah to be fruitful and multiply?” The Maharsha points out that the question is not whether one accomplished the goal of having children and being a part of the ongoing chain of humanity. Rather, the question is whether one occupied himself with this mitzvah. And the Maharsha concludes that this refers to marrying off a yasom and yesomah.

“You say you don’t have children,” Danny concluded, “but you can still occupy yourself with this mitzvah by helping marry off an orphan.”

The elderly man looked moved. “Can I see the Maharsha inside?”

Danny ran over to his uncle’s office, where he knew he’d find a Maseches Shabbos, and brought it over. After seeing the timeless words of the Maharsha for himself, the man said, “Tell Rav Shach, it’s all on me. I’ll give him $100,000.”

“Thank you,” Danny said. “But I already have $25,000 from my uncle.”

“Look, young man,” the man replied. “It’s all or nothing. Either I give the entire $100,000 or nothing. If this is my mitzvah, I don’t want it to be a partial mitzvah.”

Danny decided to call Rav Shach and share the problem.

“Tell your uncle that I said he should take back the money and give it to an orphan in Belgium. He’ll still have the same mitzvah.”

But Danny’s uncle was stubborn too. “Money that left my pocket, I don’t take back. There are plenty of orphans in Bnei Brak. Give it to Rav Shach to distribute.”

Danny went back to the elderly man to pick up the money. His $100,000 would go straight to the orphaned chasan. The man was quite emotional and told Danny that he wished to travel to Bnei Brak to see the orphan he was helping marry off.

When he arrived at Ponovezh, a surprise awaited him. The chosson had brought along his kallah to meet him.

“Who are your parents?” the man asked the kallah

“Both my father and mother are on Har Hamenuchos, in Yerushalayim,” she replied.

“I didn’t know you were an orphan too!” the elderly man exclaimed. “They only told me about the chasan.” Nobody understood why he was so excited. “You see,” he explained, “It’s just as the Maharsha said — marrying off a yasom and yesomah!”

Now it was his turn to surprise the young couple. “I have an offer for you, but only on condition that you are ready to sign that you won’t leave the walls of the beis midrash all your life,” he said.

“That is my dream,” the chasan replied, and the kallah nodded along.

“So here’s the deal. You will be like my children. I’ll buy you an apartment. Actually, I’ll buy you two. The second one will be an investment, your source of income. Like this, you’ll be able to sit and learn calmly.”

As the “broker” who had brought the elderly man and his adopted children together, Danny was appointed the task of purchasing the properties and managing the investment apartment.

Now, years later, Danny said, “This man lost seven children in Auschwitz, and this couple had seven children! Recently, the seventh child became bar mitzvah. I attended the simcha, and I brought along an envelope from the old man. Inside was enough money to cover the cost of the simcha and the tefillin.”

This incredible siyata d’Shmaya came about because of Rav Shach’s deep mesirus nefesh and devotion not only to his talmidim as a whole, but to each and every one as an individual, like a father to his child.

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Wieder Chaps a Mitzvah on First Day in Albany

Assemblyman Aron Wieder’s first day in Albany was an eventful one. As he was officially sworn in as a member of the legislature and met with his fellow lawmakers, he convinced one to put on tefillin for just the second time in his life.

Wieder introduced himself to Republican Assemblyman Scott Bendett, who represents the 107th Assembly District, located near Albany. Bendett described himself to Wieder as a Jewish hillbilly, and as the two struck up a conversation about Jewish customs, Wieder brought up the topic of tefillin. Explaining that he knew about tefillin, Bendett told Wieder he would be happy to put them on in his office.

Unwilling to pass up an opportunity to do a mitzvah, Wieder put tefillin on Bendett, the two lawmakers saying the bracha and the first parsha of Shema together. Bendett shared that the only other time he had worn tefillin in his life came about through a similar experience with another colleague.

As someone who hopes to connect with his fellow lawmakers while broadening their understanding of what authentic Judaism is all about, Wieder was grateful for the opportunity to connect with Bendett through the mitzvah of tefillin.

“This is what public service is all about,” said Wieder. “Finding common ground, celebrating shared values, and connecting with one another on a human level. Today was a wonder-

ful start to my journey in the Assembly, and I look forward to building relationships and representing the people of my district.”

Wieder had also been sworn in locally just two days earlier, with dozens turning out at Rockland Community College’s Eclipse Room to see him take his oath of office. Multiple elected officials were in attendance, including New York State Attorney General Letitia James, Assemblyman Kalman Yeger and Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein. But perhaps the most meaningful moment of the night was hearing from Wieder’s Holocaust survivor grandmother, Mrs. Gittel Farkas, who addressed the room briefly amid thunderous applause.

“You have worked hard to help others and make a difference in their lives,” said Mrs. Farkas. “You really deserve this honor. It is moments like this that gave me the strength and purpose to live on.”

Hochul Proposes Significant Child Tax Credit

Describing herself as New York’s first mom-governor, Kathy Hochul announced a plan that would allocate hundreds of dollars in tax credits to qualifying families for every child up to the age of sixteen.

The plan would impact an estimated 1.6 million families and more than 2.75 million children. Parents could receive as much as $1,000 in tax credits for every child under age four, and up to $500 for each of their children aged four to sixteen.

“From groceries to strollers to kids’ clothes, the cost of living and raising a family is still too … high — and that’s why we’re proposing a massive increase in New York’s child tax credit to put up to $1,000 per kid back in the pockets of hardworking families,” said Hochul. “As New York’s first momgovernor, I know how hard it can be for parents to make ends meet — and I’ll never stop fighting to make New York more affordable for every family.”

According to the governor’s office, Hochul’s proposal is the single largest increase in New York’s child tax credit in state history. In addition to helping low-income families, the plan would also benefit middle-class families who had previously been ineligible for child tax credits.

Hochul’s plan would be phased in over a twoyear period, with credits applied to families with children under four for the 2025 tax year, and those with children ages four through sixteen phased in for the 2026 tax year.

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State Grant To Promote Local Road Safety

With accidents occurring on local roads with alarming frequency, the Rockland County Department of Health will be using a grant awarded by the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee to teach pedestrians, bikers and drivers how to stay safe while on the road.

The grant will be used to provide schools with educational programs, and to promote safety awareness throughout Rockland County. The Department of Health also plans to post large posters in county bus shelters to further educate local residents about staying safe, whether they are on foot, on a bicycle or in a car.

The state’s Traffic Safety Committee is receiving funding for the grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

several months ago would require the more than 200,000 people using the service to use a single home care agency chosen by the state.

CDPAP is exceptionally popular within the Jewish community, with many people preferring not to be cared for by strangers.

Spectrum News reported that many of those using the CDPAP program were outraged by the switch to Georgia’s Public Partnerships, LLC, saying that it illegally required elderly and disabled New Yorkers to share protected health information, and violated HIPAA laws and freedom of speech, among others. The transition is set to take effect on April 1, with a January 15 deadline in place for existing fiscal intermediaries to submit all patient information to the Department of Health.

While the temporary restraining order applies to just one health care agency — All-American Homecare — it opens the doors for similar legal challenges. Multiple lawsuits have already been filed against the state about the CDPAP transition, which Hochul touted as a money-saving-move.

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CDPAP Program Switch on Hold, at Least for Now

Efforts by the New York State Department of Health to transition its popular CDPAP program to a single Georgia-based agency are in jeopardy, with a Livingston County judge issuing a temporary restraining order on January 7.

The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, more commonly known as CDPAP, is a New York State program that allows Medicaid members who are eligible for home care to choose and hire their own caregiver, opening the door for certain family members and close friends to see to their loved ones’ needs. Currently, the program is arranged through a fiscal intermediary, but changes enacted

A December 2 letter sent by Representative Ritchie Torres to the state and federal inspector generals slammed Hochul for rigging the selection process and awarding the $9 billion contract to an out-of-state vendor with “a questionable track record.” According to Torres, a sworn affidavit alleged that Hochul had “all but chosen” PPL to administer the CDPAP program before soliciting bids from other vendors.

“The pre-selection of PPL was the worst kept secret in Albany, and the bidding process that arose afterwards has since been exposed as a dog-andpony show with a predetermined outcome,” said Torres. “The designation of PPL as the sole FI appears to be the fruit of a poisonous tree.”

Rockland Still Neglected Under Hochul’s Proposed Hudson Valley Transit Expansions, Says County Exec

Governor Kathy Hochul has been hyping her newly announced commit-

ment to improve and expand transit options between the Hudson Valley and New York City, but according to County Executive Ed Day, they will do little to improve the life of Rocklanders.

In a letter sent by Day to Hochul on January 8, Day lamented the focus on improving commutes to New York City for Westchester residents, who already have many options available to them, while those living in Rockland County have few mass transit opportunities. A single express train operates each morning from Nanuet to Penn Station with an impressive 40-minute commute, while other trains on the same route have 74- and 81-minute travel times. This means that if a commuter misses the first train, there’s no chance of catching another train with a similar travel time. Similarly, the only express train from Rockland to the World Financial Center involves a ferry transfer and takes 83 minutes, while the semi-express and local trains have commute times of more than 100 minutes.

There is a $40 million value gap between what Rocklanders pay the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the services they receive, according to Day, who has been lobbying the agency for improvements for more than ten years. Worse yet, the many options that could have been pursued, such as adding a rail line on the new Tappan Zee Bridge, and creating dedicated bus lanes through Rockland to facilitate transfers in Westchester to New York Citybound trains, have also failed to materialize. The new congestion pricing toll, which forces Rocklanders to dig deeper into their pockets just to be able to go to work, is only making the situation worse, observed the county executive.

“You are punishing hardworking families — who have no choice — for simply making a living,” said Day.

Ferris Wheel Reopening at Palisades Mall

Almost five years after it last took passengers to a height of 60 feet, the Palisades Center Ferris Wheel is running once again, with a special reopening ceremony taking place this weekend.

The ferris wheel closed in 2020 when COVID hit, but the attraction had already been struggling as the Palisades Center, like so many other malls in the country, saw diminished traffic as customers shifted to online shopping. Palisades Center has been fighting foreclosure for years, and in addition to undergoing management changes, is now leased and managed by Spinoso Real Estate Group.

“The ferris wheel has long been an iconic feature of the Palisades Center, and we’re thrilled to bring it back,” said Palisades Center marketing manager Kerri Cunningham. “This reopening reflects our commitment to revitalizing the guest experience and enhancing Palisades Center’s family-friendly atmosphere.”

The Palisades Center Ferris Wheel, the only attraction of its kind in New York State, is open daily from 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Kaily can’t attend the Sisters trip because she has to care for her mother. Roiza insists that Perela take the job she wants.

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Perela maneuvered the stroller up the newly installed ramp. With her foot, she brushed sawdust onto the grass below. She should really take a broom and clear the ramp for her mother’s homecoming or the wheelchair would carry all this dust inside.

And who would clean the house? She or Kaily, that’s who. The two new elves on the block.

The side door was plastered with three Welcome Home signs. One from her kids, one from Yiddy’s kids and one from Eli’s family. She opened the door, which led straight into her mother’s kitchen.

She nearly bumped into Kaily, holding the outdoor broom.

“I was just about to ask you where that broom is,” Perela said. “The ramp guys left an awful mess.”

“Yeah,” Kaily said, “the dust is everywhere. I washed the floor twice already. And Yiddy and Mommy should be here in like ten minutes.” Tension radiated off her.

Perela surveyed the kitchen. It was gleaming. The table was set with Ma’s favorite tablecloth, and the grab bars they’d installed in strategic places almost looked like part of the design.

Then she surveyed Kaily’s face.

Had their mother talked to Kaily about Perela’s new job yet? If yes, what was she thinking? Kaily looked… well, Kaily-ish. Busy, in charge, overworked. Typical Kaily.

Resentment rose in Perela’s throat. Kaily could’ve left it to her to sweep the ramp. She chose to work hard. See? Kaily wouldn’t even notice if she started working. It would make her happy.

“Give me the broom,” Perela said. “I can sweep.”

Kaily handed it to her reluctantly. Then she grabbed the Windex and paper towels and headed for the windows.

Oh well.

Perela headed for the door. “I’ll leave Yanky here, okay?”

“Sure,” Kaily said. “Yanky, munchkin! I’ll bite your nose off!” She mussed Yanky’s hair and planted a kiss on his forehead. “Hey. Something smells good here.” Kaily sniffed the stroller.

“Goodness. I almost forgot! I baked a honey bundt.”

Perela leaned the broom on the counter and removed the bundt tray from the stroller basket. She opened the cover and revealed a perfect, fluffy cake dusted with confectioners’ sugar.

“Mommy was telling me about this recipe last week. She said the weather reminds her of Rosh Hashanah and her bundt cake,” Perela explained.

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and bedtime, and after talking to Tziri for an hour about the pros and cons of designing spring jackets over raincoats, she’d baked this cake.

“That’s really thoughtful of you,” Kaily said pensively. Her eyes rested on the grab bars near the counter. “It’s not gonna be easy for Mommy. Like, is she going to be able to bake? And if not, how will she handle it? Though, technically, once her hip heals, she should be able to, right?”

Perela wasn’t sure if she should respond. They were obviously all going to have to deal with a new reality. All of Kaily’s questions would be answered, though not by her, not today, and not necessarily satisfactorily.

She picked up the broom again. “Only time will tell,” she finally said. “Hey, I never got back to you last night. Did you schedule the cataract surgery?”

“Monday after Rosh Hashanah. Exactly a week from today.”

“Monday… hmm… I think I can take her,” Perela said spontaneously. The more she did now, the less she’d have to do later. Though she knew things didn’t really work like that.

Kaily didn’t even have a chance to respond because Yiddy pulled up at that moment. Eli jumped out from the passenger seat.

Kaily and Perela anxiously watched their mother being helped out of the Escalade and into the wheelchair that Eli hurriedly unfolded.

“Ugh. I can’t handle this,” Perela muttered.

Kaily patted her arm.

Her mother’s face contorted — in agony or shame? — as she was lifted into her chair. She fixed her tichel with tremulous hands, grasping for dignity. Why hadn’t she thought of going to the rehab this morning to help her mother apply some makeup? It would’ve meant so much to her mother. But Yiddy had insisted that he would do the pickup.

“Welcome home!” Yiddy’s voice boomed as he bumped the wheelchair onto the ramp.

Perela cringed. She saw her sister wince, and was her mother crying?

They followed their brother up the ramp and to the side door. The wheelchair clattered over each slat and left two neat lines of dust on the floor.

Something in Kaily broke. As she helped Yiddy settle her mother into the new recliner, the adrenaline that had kept her going the past few weeks vanished.

Perela and Eli had left about an hour ago, leaving the two of them tending to their mother. It was physically and

KAILY MASSAGED HER TEMPLES. “YOM TOV IS WEDNESDAY. THE CATARACT SURGERY IS NEXT WEEK. LET’S TALK ABOUT MONEY AFTER YOM TOV”

mentally draining. The constant balance of retaining her mother’s dignity and caring for her needs was exhausting.

“Kaily, the ramp is great,” Yiddy said as soon as their mother’s eyes closed. “I see you forwarded the invoice to me.”

Kaily squirmed. Her little brother was so… overt.

“I cc’d Eli,” she said lamely. “And lower your voice. Mommy might hear.”

He waved a hand. “I have no problem paying,” he said, dropping his voice a bit. “In fact, I paid it already. But we need a long-term plan. What happens to the rest of the expenses?”

“Not now, Yiddy. Please. I’m exhausted. Things will settle. You’ll see.”

He wasn’t convinced.

She massaged her temples. “Yom Tov is Wednesday. The cataract surgery is next week. Let’s talk about money after Yom Tov.”

Yiddy grunted. “We’ll see. I’ll hang out in the study for another hour or so. Maybe I can figure out exactly how Mommy’s accounts look. There’s still life insurance, maybe. And you have to talk to a Medicare worker.”

“After Yom Tov,” she said. “If you’re going to be here now, I’m going out for a bit.”

“I need to leave by seven,” he said.

That gave her exactly two hours. She hurried downstairs and called Mira.

“Mira,” she said urgently, as soon as her friend answered the phone. “I need to breathe, now!”

Fifteen minutes later, she sank into her friend’s car.

“Food or nature?” Mira asked.

“No food. I need to see space. Endless, endless space.”

“At your service,” Mira said. She programmed the GPS to take them to Seven Lakes Drive, an endless scenic road through Harriman State Park.

Close enough yet somewhat exotic.

“Perfect,” Kaily said. “We’ll make it to sunset.”

“Talk,” Mira commanded.

“I don’t know what’s wrong with me,” Kaily said. “I feel like I’m going to explode. I feel like I’m choking.” She promptly started crying.

“Hmm…” Mira said softly.

“My siblings are handling this so much better than I am.”

“Beat yourself up,” Mira said. “Because it makes so much sense what you’re saying.”

Kaily smiled through her tears. “No, really. Like Perela baked a cake for my mother. And I didn’t even think of it!”

“Aha,” Mira said sagely. She eased onto the Palisades Parkway North and put the car on cruise. “While you were lounging around, Perela was baking.”

Kaily had to laugh again. Mira did that to her. Sometimes she became so mired in her thoughts, they became her reality.

“And besides,” Mira continued, “you don’t have anyone to complain to. You know what I always say, the worst part of being single is not having anyone to kvetch to.”

“I know,” Kaily said. “And that’s what’s so hard now, too. I used to have my mother, at least. And now, I can’t burden her with anything Surely not with anything that has to do with her, and not even with Sruly’s wedding.” Her eyes welled again. “Too bad, Mira. You’re the only one left for me to kvetch to.”

“That’s us,” Mira sang, “the kvetch clutch.”

Kaily managed a smile. She’d done this for Mira hundreds of times, and Mira had done it for her. They drove silently for a few minutes. Kaily breathed in the beauty, the trees and rolling mountains. The tips of the leaves were already changing colors, one shade bleeding into the other. She’d barely enjoyed

KAILY RECLINED HER SEAT AND BREATHED DEEPLY. SHE WATCHED A CAR SWERVE TO AVOID THEIRS. THIS CAR WAS JUST LIKE THE REST OF HER LIFE. ALONE AND STUCK ON A WINDING STREET

the summer, spending most of it in the hospital and rehab, and it was totally fall already.

Mira’s phone rang. She glanced at the screen.

“Uh, Kaily.” She eased the car onto the shoulder and turned on the hazards. “I have to take this call.”

Kaily stared at her quizzically. Mira was not the secretive type.

She pressed talk. “Hi, give me a sec, ‘kay?” she said to the caller.

Okay, so it was someone she knew really well, given the casual tone.

Mira covered the mouthpiece and told Kaily, “It’s important. I’m just stepping out of the car for a minute, okay? I’ll be right back.”

Kaily nodded. What choice did she have? She watched as her friend closed the car door, leaving her inside alone, and moved a few feet away to talk to the mysterious caller.

It must be her son Kobi, Kaily decided. Even after being divorced for fifteen years, Mira still had to fight for their relationship. His father made sure that every encounter came along with a slice of gehinnom

Kaily reclined her seat and breathed deeply. She watched a car swerve to avoid theirs. This car was just like the rest of her life. Alone and stuck on a winding street.

She had to share this thought with Mira. And the car was becoming increasingly stuffy. Kaily lowered the window an inch.

“It’s not the right time to tell her,” Mira was saying. “She can’t hear it now.”

Then, “I know. I know.”

Mira noticed her. She raised one finger. One minute

Kaily was dying of curiosity. This was so not Mira.

The minute took ten minutes. Kaily was starting to feel hot and resentful. It was almost time to head home already.

When Mira was finally done, Yiddy called to tell her that he had to leave in twenty minutes.

“I’m so sorry!” Mira apologized. “It was important. Someone I couldn’t ignore.” She searched Kaily’s face. For what? Kaily had no clue.

When they finally pulled up at her house, Kaily was reluctant to get out of the car. She hadn’t gotten what she needed. “It’s awful of me to say this, but I don’t know when I’ll leave these four walls again. Or when I’ll see you again.”

Mira smiled at her. “How about Tzom Gedalia, after breaking the fast? There’s an engagement party that, if I recall correctly, we were both planning to attend.”

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1 tsp. dried dill

¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

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Why hoarders hoard, and how they can heal

NAOMI LEVENSPIL

When you are both a writer and a friend to a magazine editor, you sometimes get invited to participate in writing challenges. Most recently, I participated in an exercise challenge (exercise, then write about it), and earlier, a breakfast challenge (eat breakfast, then write about it). Surely the astute reader can understand my trepidation when I received an email from my one and only magazine editor friend and noticed that the subject was “Hoarding.” (Hoard, then write about it?)

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Don’t worry. It’s not a hoarding challenge. :)

Would you be able to write an article about hoarding, as in the mental health condition? Please say yes. Well, here we are, so I guess I said yes.

WHAT IS HOARDING DISORDER?

Hoarding disorder is classified in the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DMS-V) as a distinct disorder under the OCD spectrum. It is a mental health condition in which a person feels persistent difficulty in parting with items.

Hoarders feel compelled to acquire and save a large number of items (valuable or otherwise), to the point where the hoarding impairs or even endangers daily life. People with a hoarding disorder feel distress at the thought of getting rid of some of their many possessions, even when they are worthless.

The items hoarded can be anything: old newspapers, clothing, household items and even animals. The extreme clutter created through hoarding impacts quality of life, leading to stress, social shame, and unhealthy or unsafe living conditions.

Hoarding is more than disorganization and clutter. With a hoarding disorder, the accumulation of items is so extreme that living spaces are unable to be used for their intended purpose and may even be dangerous. The items that accumulate may be excessive or useless — and the clutter is so vast that the likelihood of locating an item should it ever actually be needed is nearly impossible. Hoarding creates a deep sense of shame, inhibits social relationships, and can anger and alienate family members. Hoarders may be overwhelmed by the intensity of the clutter, yet the thought of reducing it fills them with intense distress or terror.

One interviewee describes a large, cash-strapped family with no money for extras, and a father who suffered from an extreme case of hoarding disorder. His extreme hoarding led to chaotic daily living conditions and a severely strained marriage. The living conditions were truly deplorable — passageways had to be carved out of the clutter just to get from room

COLLECTING

Collecting is not the same as hoarding. Collectors acquire specific types of items; choose, arrange and organize them purposefully; and take pride in their collections. Collections are often attractively displayed, and the items within a collection vary from one another to add interest to the collection. Collectors are able to make the decision to eliminate or donate items from their collection.

This is as opposed to hoarders, who compulsively collect random items just because, store them in an unorganized fashion, and experience distress at the thought of disposing of or paring down the clutter, even when it greatly impedes their quality of life.

to room. The children were resentful over their living conditions, and their extreme embarrassment meant that they could never bring friends home. Unbelievably, despite their extremely pinched finances, there was always a monthly storage bill of over $2,000 to pay for multiple storage units that were filled with items of questionable use, and most likely inaccessible should they ever be needed.

In some cases, hoarding is obvious as soon as you enter the home, because the clutter is so pervasive, creeping from room to room and surface to surface until the living spaces are mostly unusable.

In other cases, the hoarding may be limited to a specific item type, like multitudes of old bills and papers, or an overabundance of food. Take, for example, a woman with a generally well-maintained home but a fixation on having enough food. She has multiple freezers overflowing with food that she will never manage to use before it spoils. Despite this, she constantly collects food from giveaway organizations and continues to fill her overstuffed freezers.

To some, the word “hoarding” brings to mind a 90-year-old woman in a musty house filled with numerous cats. But hoarding is more common than you would expect, affecting 2 to 6% of adults of all ages and stages.

WHAT CAUSES HOARDING?

What, exactly, causes a hoarding disorder to develop is unclear, but genetics, neurocognitive function, life events, and attachments and beliefs can all be contributing factors.

To be effective, treatment must address the root of the hoarding, so it is essential to understand what makes a hoarder hoard. The following list highlights some examples of underlying causes behind hoarding disorder.

DEPRIVATION OR SCARCITY: Those who grow up with want or need may feel a strong drive to make sure that they will not feel a lack in the future. The items that they hoard represent comfort and safety to them. Holocaust survivors or Depression-era children who hoard fit this bill — as well as any individual who experienced a lack and seeks to avoid it in the future.

NEUROCOGNITIVE FUNCTION: Many hoarders tend to be visual and creative individuals with poor executive function and organizational skills. (Hoarding disorder is more prevalent among the ADHD population than among the overall population.) They imagine all sorts of fantastic, creative uses for ordinary objects, and save them just in case these scenarios occur, no matter how farfetched or unrealistic they may be. Other hoarders simply have poor decisionmaking skills. The overwhelm around decisionmaking combined with distress over getting rid of items leads to excessive accumulation. Because hoarders tend to be so visual by nature, they may also hold on to items that appear beautiful to them.

SENTIMENTAL VALUE: Hoarders tend to be very visual and may hold on to items that rep-

CHANA, THE HOARDERS’ ANGEL

Chana T. volunteers for a chesed organization in her community and was involved in clearing out the homes of hoarders who were concurrently receiving counseling for their disorder. Although it gave her family great conversation starters, she certainly could not have foreseen landing in jail for helping a hoarder.

The first time Chana went to help Mrs. X, she saw through the front door that there were small, narrow paths carved out of the tall piles of clutter just to get through the home. She decided to tackle the garage first, which was piled to the ceiling with everything imaginable. Chana industriously began to remove garbage bags upon garbage bags of old newspapers from the entrance, when hundreds of paper wasps that had been nesting inside angrily swarmed out and began to attack, leaving Chana with over 90 stings on the exposed parts of her body.

Incredibly, she agreed to return once the nests were dealt with. What she found in the garage was astounding: There were two sets of brand-new washers and dryers that were never installed in the home because there was no room amidst the clutter! Mrs. X would get clothing from a gemach, wear them until she couldn’t anymore, and then add them to the bags in the garage where they remained until they were literally crumbling. It was a daunting job to go through the massive number of items stored, but Chana stuck with it.

A few months later, as she was driving her boys to yeshiva, police officers approached with a warrant for her arrest. Apparently Mrs. X was still reeling from the trauma of letting go of her possessions and had accused Chana of stealing $10,000 worth of antique merchandise. It took a day spent in jail (she was released on bail) and over a year to fully expunge Chana’s records as the community protested publicly, declaring Chana’s goodwill in front of city hall.

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resent strong memories or emotional significance. Their subconscious feeling is that if they lose the item, they will lose the associated memory or feeling along with it.

GENETICS: Some studies show a genetic component for hoarding disorder. In real life, some therapists see hoarders whose children go to the opposite extreme, and others who become hoarders similar to their parents.

CONTROL: Some hoarders experienced a loss of control when they were younger, leading to a strong desire to control their environment now. Perhaps their parents threw out possessions or rearranged their spaces without their permission or knowledge, and they now have a strong need to be in charge of their possessions. Even when working with an organizer, they want to move the items themselves to remain in control of the situation at all times.

BELIEFS: For some individuals, parental attitudes toward waste have colored their own attitudes as well, and the aversion to waste is so strong that it can lead to hoarding. These hoarders feel responsible to make sure nothing gets wasted, and to preserve objects for potential future use.

ANXIETY: For other individuals, the fear around making a mistake and discarding an item that they might need is paralyzing, leading them to hoard items to avoid such a mistake.

TREATMENT

It is imperative for anyone who works with a hoarder to recognize the intense shame they feel around their hoarding, even as they minimize and rationalize away their disorder. Dealing with a hoarder requires a compassionate and gentle understanding of how truly difficult it can be for a hoarder to deal with this disorder.

Hoarding disorder can be difficult to treat because hoarders may not be motivated to change. Unlike other disorders, which cause people to feel distressed and seek treatment, hoarders tend not to feel distressed by their hoarding, and are actually very motivated to continue hoarding, presenting a challenge in getting treatment. Often, the only reason they will clean out the space or work on their disorder is because someone close to them is forcing them to deal with it — like children who refuse to speak to a parent, or a spouse who threatens divorce if the issue is not dealt with.

THE ART OF HOARDING

Chana was once hired to clean out the home of a deceased Holocaust survivor. A tailor by profession, he was so deeply affected by the horrific deprivation he had suffered in his youth that he never threw out anything he worked on, which meant he had piles of zippers, fabric remnants, tags and used napkins, the last of which were laid out to dry. Chana invited local art teachers to come take whatever they could use, and they each happily carted away multiple bags bursting with crafting supplies. Unbelievably, the house was still full when they left.

CAN’T GIVE IT UP

Chana remembers L., who was hoarding everything from art pieces to canned food. The house was in incredible disrepair. Every surface from the basement and up was covered, every closet was bursting, and everything was broken. L. would constantly go to food pantries and collect more canned food, so the closets were filled with expired canned food, some of which was starting to explode. Sadly, there was no space in the house for her only child to come visit after he got married. It took six special garbage pickups by the city, with about 30 feet of garbage at the curb each time, to fully clean out the home.

“I’ve worked in homes where we removed dumpsters upon dumpsters full of stuff from the house,” Chana says. “Many of the hoarders I’ve worked with had an easier time letting go when they knew that their possessions would go to somebody who really needed them, so since I work with so many chesed organizations and gemachs, it made it a bit easier for them to let me help them part with their things.”

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HOARDING… AGAIN

Chana describes dealing with hoarders whose families had cleaned out the home, only to have the hoarder fill it again with useless hoarded garbage. This phenomenon reinforces the necessity of counseling to deal with the disorder at its roots.

Mrs. K. had lost her husband tragically years prior and had simply stopped throwing things out. She had every greeting card, tissue box and anything else she had ever used piled up in her home. A compulsive shopper, she would buy thousands of dollars of merchandise that she never used, and Chana was able to help many families by distributing this merchandise.

“It was as if she just kept on buying and buying to cover up her grief,” notes Chana.

When confronted with their problem, many hoarders are in denial at best, and become defensive or angry at worst. They are adamant that they are indeed capable of getting rid of items, but they are just not ready yet. They will insist that they can reduce their collection as soon as they have time to go through it all thoroughly to make sure they aren’t missing anything. This is obviously something that never happens and is actually a manifestation of the disorder.

At other times, hoarders will downplay their disorder, minimizing its severity to save face or to avoid dealing with it. Instead, they will point out how they have items that others will one day need, without recognizing that their carefully stored items are unusable or inaccessible due to the vastness and disorganization of the clutter.

One therapist tells of a severe hoarding situation in which his client had made little progress after months of therapy. After an honest look, he understood that this client was simply not ready to work on his disorder; therapy was merely allowing him to prove to his family that he was working on it. However, he was actually doing nothing positive to deal with the disorder aside from showing up.

Realizing that therapy was simply enabling the dysfunction to continue, the therapist declined to continue working with his client, hoping that as the consequences of his hoarding intensified, he would return with increased motivation to begin taking concrete steps toward change.

The main treatment therapy for hoarding disorder is CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy. Through CBT, hoarders learn to identify their thoughts and beliefs relating to saving items, and eventually, to challenge them.

Once they understand the roots of their feelings around saving items, they can learn the behavioral skills necessary for them to change their hoarding habits. Through therapy, they can learn how to make better decisions about what to save and what to toss, how to resist the urge to acquire more items, and how to better organize the items that they do save.

While the skills of a professional organizer are likely necessary to pare down and organize the clutter, it is important to recognize that organizing itself is not a treatment for hoarding disorder, and that therapeutic work is vital. Without addressing the roots of the disorder and developing essential skills, the clutter will accumulate again even after the most comprehensive organizing job leaves the space spic and span.

After researching hoarding for this article, I choose my words carefully, and thus I will call myself a “saver” by nature, and not a

BURIED ALIVE

hoarder. I like to buy in bulk, stock up on crafts for the kids, and usually end up buying more than I can use. Chava Devorah Urbach did some professional organizing when she lived in my town, and she presented the following perspective, which truly resonated with me. “When you are trying to decide what to save and what to keep, ask yourself this question: Can I trust in Hashem that if I throw this item out now, He will help me acquire it should I need it in the future?”

“Some of the people I’ve worked with likely suffer from undiagnosed ADHD,” Chana says.

For these families, systems and charts really do help them go through the clutter and maintain order, unlike those whose hoarding is rooted in OCD, trauma or another emotional component. Chana has had great success working with ADHD-type hoarders using the Sidetracked Home Executive model, which is a system for organization and time management, and it is tremendously gratifying when they are able to maintain success going forward.

Chana summarizes the very vulnerable and human side of those suffering from hoarding disorder. “Everybody had a story about why the hoarding started. Usually, it was some loss or poverty when they were younger. Once they started, they couldn’t stop and just kept going and going until they buried themselves alive.”

This has become a motto for me when I am organizing my own home. Recently, I asked myself this question and then tossed a corded keyboard without a second thought — yes, even though the kids enjoy using it as a toy from time to time, and even though it works. Within a week (!), my cordless keyboard malfunctioned. Because I use it when I work from home, I could not even wait a day to order one, and I found myself trekking to Staples mid-workday to purchase a new one immediately. I’m assuming there is a moral in this story somewhere, but if I had to, I would throw it out again — and be grateful that I am able to.

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It’s a quiet Tuesday afternoon with no hint of the impending doom. It all starts when my eyes fall on an innocent blue teddy bear. Instantly, panic engulfs me and I’m hit with the realization that something in this household must shift. Immediately. My house can no longer run the way it currently is running. Now, I’m no stuffed-animal-hater, as my bulging toy closet can attest. However, seeing this little bear cozying up in my china closet is my breaking point. It makes me realize that I must start organizing and decluttering this house.

THE SAD REALITY

Unfortunately, I’m not the most organized or housekeeping-inclined woman on the block. The only way my house stays functional (relatively speaking) is because of Lily. Lily comes twice a week to whip my entire house into shape. She sweeps and washes all floors, does the dishes, changes the linen, and makes the beds. After Lily comes — as if by magic — brushes and Floafers can be found with ease. The kitchen floor can be seen, and the counters are once again clear enough for me to start a fresh cooking marathon.

THE PLAN

That’s when I remember a 30-day, 90-item challenge I once read about. And I wonder… Maybe, if I take this mountain and turn it into bite-size pieces of decluttering, I can regain control over this mess. I figure it’s worth a try since the only thing I risk losing is the things that do not serve me anyway.

The problem? Her creativity in dealing with clutter. Lily will find kitchen cabinets with enough room to house school papers and receipts. Toys will find a new home in a TJ Maxx bag under the dollhouse in the playroom closet. Shoes will regularly be placed in the coat closet, and kids’ prizes will find themselves keeping the flatware company. Peanut butter and canned goods chill out in the fridge on days that Lily shows. But her most creative endeavor yet? Making our blue teddy bear comfy next to the bechers and leichter.

I look around the rest of my house as if with new eyes. I find piles of clutter on my dresser, on the sagging bookshelves, in the cabinets and drawers, and on top of the microwave. I notice heaps of crafts and whatnot on the playroom furniture and last year’s kindergarten projects in the night table drawer. And I’m afraid that I will never manage to crawl out of this helpless mess. I will forever be swamped with things and stuff, trying to keep my head above water, drowning in an ocean of papers and utensils and glue sticks and screws.

This is the plan I settle on: For 30 days, I’ll set aside a few minutes each day to tackle a different cluttered area in my house. I will throw/pack/ give away 90 items, and stop at 90, no matter what. I reassure myself that if I have a sudden urge to continue after 90 items are settled, that urge will pass shortly. I’m not so amazing at focusing and finishing up a job, but counting — I learned that back in first grade, and I’m still pretty good at it. With my allover-the-place brain, a method to the madness is the way to go.

Then I get really curious. Will my house look any better after the 30 days are up? Will I be able to maintain its clutter-free state?

I FIND PILES OF CLUTTER ON MY DRESSER, ON THE SAGGING BOOKSHELVES, IN THE CABINETS AND DRAWERS, AND ON TOP OF THE MICROWAVE

HOW IT ALL WENT DOWN

I wake up on Day One with ambition and possibly even a tingle of excitement. To start, I tackle the teetering mountain of stuff on either side of my bedroom dresser. I find an assortment of outdated receipts that Lily must’ve thought looked important, books that never found their way back to the bookshelf, and oddly enough, a collection of erasers. Coins and paper clips and cosmetics are all relocated to their intended homes. After a short thirteen minutes, I’m astounded. I had almost forgotten what my bedroom looks like with clean surfaces. The urge to polish my furniture and Windex the mirror is there, yet I choose to push it off for a different day so that I should be able to keep up the momentum of my decluttering project.

Over the next week, I consistently get rid of 90 items a day. The day after my daughter requested that I buy her a new 5x7-inch spiral for school, I find a brand-new one on her dresser under a mountain of comic books and school papers. I unearth missing creams in the laundry room cabinets and organize the crayons and supplies in their intended little drawers. I laugh out loud when I find my Tide pens hanging out with the markers. If I wouldn’t be fluent in English, wouldn’t I do the same?

I gain extra joy over anything that gets tossed because I know that trashed items, unlike anything that still stays in circulation in my house, will never bother me again. Are the neighbors wondering about the additional garbage bags on the day that I toss puzzles missing pieces and dolls missing limbs? Possibly. Do I care? No.

On day six, I find my daughter’s longlost MP3. The entire 30-day project may have been worthwhile just for this one find.

When my girls come home from school to find an organized closet, I’m treated to their ecstatic reactions and revel in their joy. Once their summer stuff has been divided into piles of storage, giveaway and trash, their current season clothes fit comfortably and neatly on the shelves. Reaching for a black shell is no longer an avalanche risk.

I finally feel like I’ve gotten into the groove of daily decluttering. I shock myself the day I take inventory of all footwear in the house. Did I really have that amount of torn and outgrown shoes taking up precious real estate in all bedroom closets?

Nostalgia hits as I clear out the catchall drawer in my bedroom. I found a TOR Loop 2 ticket! I debate between trying to sell it as an antique and framing

I GAIN EXTRA JOY OVER ANYTHING THAT GETS TOSSED BECAUSE I KNOW THAT TRASHED ITEMS, UNLIKE ANYTHING THAT STILL STAYS IN CIRCULATION IN MY HOUSE, WILL NEVER BOTHER ME AGAIN

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I do make the mistake of trying to clear out last year’s school books on a day when some of the owners of those books are home. They suddenly have crucial attachments to precisely the items that land on my dump pile. I do not repeat that mistake. I only make a fresh mistake when I don’t take out the garbage in a timely manner. Do you know how valuable a Playmobil carry case is? And that it doesn’t matter that every last Playmobil piece that came in said case has long vanished? By the look on my son’s face, I learn these things very quickly.

Most days, I spend between ten and fourteen minutes decluttering, and the payoff is tremendous. Pens and colored pencils can now be found where they belong. Many kitchen cabinets are so much neater and emptier. Surfaces, though, constantly regrow clutter like persistent MRSA that doesn’t want to budge; they they do not go back to their previous levels of accumulation. Nevertheless, I feel in control of (parts of) my house. I feel somewhat adequate at keeping house. Nothing can deter me.

Until, deterred I am. After 20 days of decluttering 90 items each day, I find it harder and harder to find the time of day to do my requisite organizing. After postponing the task several days, I realize that the reason for my lackluster effort is actually a great one! I can no longer take care of 90 items each day because I no longer am living on a mountain range of clutter! That said, there’s still stuff happening all over, but I can no longer attack one area at a time knowing that I’ll finish my day’s quota in one go. I therefore choose to modify my rulebook and switch to a maintenance plan. Starting from day 21, only 30 items need to be put away each day.

Suddenly, my decluttering campaign is a breeze. It takes a

snappy two to three — maximum four — minutes each day to place or throw away 30 misplaced objects, and it takes up almost no brain space. I do find myself cycling back to several drawers and surfaces that I’ve tackled on my first few days of decluttering. But fresh clutter, like freshly dirty dishes, are so much easier to clean. I reach my goal of 30 days only ten days later!

LOOKING BACK

Is my house organized, now that I’ve decluttered for 30 days?

Fortunately it is, if only because so much of the clutter was tossed. Even my playroom closet, which still resembles a jungle/tornado hybrid, is way more functional than it was before. Supplies are more organized and accessible, and there’s more room for the toys we actually use.

Will I be able to maintain this state of my home? I would love to say yes, but I probably won’t. The reasons for that are the very same reasons that led me into my mess in the first place: my disorganized brain, lackluster housekeeping skills and my choice to allow Lily free reign over our family’s clutter while I’m busy doing other important things.

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Who even has time for a hobby in today’s busy world?

But those who do carve out the time to pursue an activity they love find a rich array of benefits, from mental stimulation and creative development, to relaxation and personal downtime.

Here, The Monsey View catches up with three professionals who pursue hobbies in fields totally different from their day jobs to hear what they do… and what it does for them.

RIKI GOLDSTEIN

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MY DAY JOB:

HOBBY:

I GOT STARTED WHEN…

A good friend introduced me to hiking five years ago, when I was around nineteen. He asked me if I wanted to come hiking with him one Sunday. Hiking was hard at first, because I wasn’t fit, but at some point I began to enjoy it, and eventually I started loving it. By now I’ve gotten other people interested in hiking; in fact, one of them is my regular hiking partner.

At the moment, I start my day with a short hike of about 45 minutes. In the summer, it might be a sunrise hike, at about 6:30 a.m., but in the winter, it’s closer to 8:00 a.m.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT HIKING IS…

Hiking is a great full-body work-

out, one that exercises both the core and the upper body. Since you’re walking on an incline, and not on flat ground, it’s a cardio workout. I don’t like the gym, because I find it boring, while outdoors, I can enjoy nature and beautiful views. Hiking helps me to destress, and I come home a different person, more relaxed.

I FURTHER DEVELOPED MY HOBBY BY…

When I was single, I hiked five or six miles almost every Sunday. There were times I was lazy to head out, but I pushed myself to go get a workout. Once I realized how much I enjoy it, hiking became a priority. I now find it easier to do a short hike each morning instead of five hours of hiking on Sunday.

THE TIME I DEVOTE TO HIKING NOW…

Amounts to about an hour each

morning, and about two or three hours on Sunday.

MY FAMILY’S REACTIONS WERE…

Very straightforward. When I was single, I just did my own thing, but now that I’m married, life has gotten busier. Even so, I still hike with my friends, but we generally do shorter hikes that fit my schedule.

MY HOBBY INTERSECTS WITH MY WORK WHEN…

I share my hiking pictures so my clients can see where I’ve been. I’ve actually had clients ask if they can join me. It builds up a connection by giving us something in common.

The truth is that I often have people asking if they can come along. I’m always pleased to have company, but they usually don’t join me in the end, because when it comes to getting up, putting on their boots and getting out the door, they don’t get around to it. It’s like wanting to go to the gym…

REACTIONS I’VE GOTTEN…

When it’s cold and icy, I get people telling me not to go because of the danger of slipping. You definitely have to be extra careful in those conditions, but if you have good grips on your shoes, it should be fine. In terms of the cold, I wear a couple of layers, my body heats up with the exercise, and five minutes into the hike, I find myself warm.

A HIKE TO REMEMBER…

Last summer, I did a 20-mile hike with a friend. We left early in the morning, drove four hours to the Adirondacks, then hiked all day. It was rough terrain, rocky and bumpy, and afterward, I realized I had overdone it, because my knees hurt for a long while. When I hiked again, I could feel my knees starting to hurt after just two miles. I figured out that I have to build up more carefully, which is why I now hike daily. It worked, baruch Hashem, and by now I can hike for six miles before I feel my knees, so I’m building up again.

MY HOBBY COSTS ME…

Nothing, really, because hiking is free; you only pay gas and tolls to get to your hiking destination. Most state parks offer free access to hiking trails, though there are some that charge $10 or $15.

As for equipment, you need a pair of good supportive hiking shoes with a good grip and protection over your toes in case you kick a rock, but you can pick those up for $30 or $50. For longer hikes you’ll need a comfortable backpack. I also have hiking sticks, but they’re not usually necessary.

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MY NEXT GOALS ARE…

I want to hike up Mount Washington in New Hampshire. You;ve seen the bumper stickers on cars, but I want to do it on my feet. I can’t do it at the moment because of my knee injury, but hopefully I’ll be able to in the spring. I’ve also set my sights on Mount Marcy, the tallest mountain in New York State.

MY RELATED BUSINESS GOALS…

I don’t view hiking as a business opportunity. One summer, however, a friend who was running a summer program for bochurim asked me to take the kids on a summer hike. I needed an easy hike for fourteen-year-olds with no experience, some of them fitter than others, and I chose one with a nice view to watch the sunrise. It was really nice, and when people heard about this, they asked me how much I charge to lead a hike. But I’m not looking to go into this line.

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I GOT STARTED WHEN…

Chaya Fisher

MY DAY JOB: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL

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MY HOBBY: CAKE DECORATING

I started baking and decorating cakes for my family’s birthdays when my son was diagnosed with celiac disease about six years ago. There was nowhere to buy a gluten-free birthday cake, so I had to learn to do it myself. Since then, I’ve made birthday cakes for my husband and all of my kids for every birthday (because I’m not going to serve a non-gluten-free cake if my GF son can’t have it), plus cakes for other special occasions like Yom Tov or a siyum

Gluten-free baking is an art of its own, but once you learn how to substitute ingredients, you can bake almost anything fairly easily. I find that chocolate cake, especially,

tastes exactly the same as cake made from “real” flour. Shopping for ingredients and accessories is a lot more complicated, though, when every single item has to be kosher, pareve, and gluten free.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT CAKE DECORATING IS…

I absolutely love surprising my family with their cakes and seeing their faces. I always make it look like something they are “into” at the moment. For example, my son was obsessed with lawnmowers and landscaping tools when he was a toddler. I made a flat cake, iced it with “grass,” and put a toy mentchie with a lawnmower in the middle. Behind the mentchie was a number two, lying flat, as if he had just mown it down. My son was so excited. (The only problem was that he just wanted to play with it; he was only two and didn’t realize it was a cake!)

I FURTHER DEVELOPED MY HOBBY BY…

The first cake I made with fondant was for my son, who loved Lego Ninjago. I copied a Ninjago cake which I’d seen, though I added in an element: I filled it with Lego candies that tumbled out when we cut it open

Over time, I learned new techniques and bought more supplies, so I was able to bake and decorate more efficiently with increasingly better results. I also learned many techniques by watching other people work. Now our Har Sinai cakes are the centerpieces of Shavuos, and my siddur cakes are the stars of my kids’ siddur plays.

A CAKE TO REMEMBER…

Interestingly, some of the cakes my kids still talk about are not the ones I would have thought topped the list, but it just goes to show that the customer knows best. When my baby was just three weeks old and I had to get an “outer-space cake” ready for my son’s birthday, it felt like much too much for me. I decided to ice a cake with black frosting and bought space-themed plastic cake toppers, such as little astronauts and planets. To make it even easier, I bought ready-prepared black icing — it came in a bucket

of five gallons! — because mixing the frosting also takes time. A little edible glitter spray in silver and purple completed the look, and my kids thought it was the coolest cake ever. They still talk about it.

I’ve also made a very realistic-looking microphone on top of a cake, and when one son was begging for a hoverboard for his birthday, I made him a hoverboard cake. The hoverboard was way out of our price range, but he got the cake — and at the last minute the hoverboard went on sale… so he got that too.

REACTIONS FROM MY FAMILY…

My kids are thrilled with my creations! They look forward to their birthdays and tell all their friends about the cake they’ll be getting — even though I always keep the cake a surprise until it’s time to celebrate.

THE TIME I DEVOTE TO CAKE DECORATING…

It takes anywhere from a few hours to many hours to decorate a cake, depending on the complexity of the design. I make time for it when I have an occasion and know the cake needs to get done. I was once up until 4:00 a.m. to finish a cake!

Recently, I had three birthdays within a few weeks after the birth of my last baby, and I had to cut some corners. I learned to simplify things somewhat by relying on non-edible toppers and props as part of the decorations. Thankfully, my kids are just as happy (maybe even more!) with these cakes, but once my baby is a little older, I plan to go back to the old way of doing things.

MY HOBBY COSTS ME…

Cake decorating is somewhat expensive if you compare it to buying a basic birthday cake at a bakery. It

costs anywhere from $50 to $75 or more, depending on what I am doing and if I can use the supplies I already have or not. I’ve thought about monetizing my hobby by selling custom cakes, but I am not yet confident enough to sell my cakes, and second, I would have to charge too much money to make it worth my time, and I don’t think there are enough people willing to pay that much for a birthday cake!

MY NEXT GOALS ARE…

I hope to continue refining my skills and keep doing what I’m doing, just faster and better. Sometimes I see a beautiful cake that I’d like to create, but it’s too difficult for me. Obviously, as my family gets bigger, there are both more birthdays and less time, so I try to water down more major designs and bake simpler cakes. Beyond that, I’ll just have to wait until life calms down, and then, with Hashem’s help, I’ll bake those masterpieces.

Adina Alport

MY DAY JOB:

I GOT STARTED WHEN…

MY HOBBY:

TRAVEL

My mother grew up in Europe and traveled a lot when she was little, and I think she transmitted to me a love for exploring the world. As a child, I was brought up on the Upper West Side, where we saw Yidden from all walks of life, and we took vacations in different places in America. In seminary in Yerushalayim, I was the type who had a map of Eretz Yisroel over my bed and put a star over every place I went to for Shabbos. I always asked the placement committee if I could go somewhere new and interesting. After seminary, I spent several weeks visiting different cities in Europe, staying with new friends from seminary, and the following two summers were spent in Russia, working in kiruv with Russian girls. I made sure to visit Moscow, St. Peters-

burg, Uzbekistan, the Baltics and other places while I was there.

I FURTHER DEVELOPED MY HOBBY BY…

The year before medical school, an acquaintance who was doing a road trip through Eastern Europe agreed to take me along as a passenger, which was huge. On those early trips, since I was too young to rent a car, Europe was a natural choice, being that train travel across the continent is so efficient. I was single for a while, and during my single years I traveled to Scandinavia, the Arctic Circle, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Botswana. I might have only traveled one month a year, but planning the trip took half a year, and scrapbooking an album took the rest of it!

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT TRAVELING IS…

I like to see the world and gain an appreciation for it. I find travel a change from daily activities. Since I’m driven by intellectual curiosity and I’m a doer by nature, I look to broaden my horizons by visiting places that are stimulating in either a cultural or a scenic way. It also opens our kids’ eyes to how Yiddishkeit is

practiced around the U.S., and the mesiras nefesh people have to keep Torah and mitzvos. Not everyone has the conveniences that New York offers.

REACTIONS FROM MY FAMILY…

When I got married, my husband was not much of a traveler. He is from the Midwest, and his vacation experiences were family trips to places such as Florida, Texas or Niagara Falls. We did our first trip in the USA — to Arizona and Utah — but he actually became so enthusiastic about travel that he took my hobby to a whole new level. He plans our itineraries in great detail and makes bookings for every boat, every train and every bus so we can get around successfully. Our styles are slightly different; my husband is more of an outdoor adventurer and much fitter than I am, and he’d hike for days in national parks surrounded by beautiful scenery — his favorite is Glacier National park in Montana. My main focus is cultural interest. Our trips together have a balance of both. I’ve been to seven continents and fifty states. Since we really are doers and intellectuals, we don’t just vacation by sitting on the beach, although my husband and I have been to Turks and Caicos, which is pretty much centered around relaxation.

In terms of my kids, they’ve been able to use some of our pictures for their schoolwork and projects, which brings their studies to life, and in general, I’ve really seen how my kids have broad frames of reference due to their experiences.

TRIPS TO REMEMBER…

My son had been to 49 states by the time he was 12. (We hadn’t done Hawaii, then Covid struck, and

by now he doesn’t want to go because of shemiras einayim.)

The summer after my son graduated eighth grade, I knew it was his last opportunity for a family vacation, as his mesivta has two months of camp. I took my kids to Western Europe on a real cultural blitz. We saw Rome, Pompey, Mount Vesuvius, Venice, spent Shabbos in Paris, visited Versailles, saw Dunkirk, visited the community in Antwerp, and toured Anne Frank’s house in Amsterdam. Then we went to London, where we saw some major sights and traveled up to Stonehenge in Northern England. We made logistics easier by relying on kosher food and bakeries in most of those cities.

Last summer, we went on a safari trip in Kenya and Tanzania. We were inspired by the incredible wildlife and spent Shabbos with Chabad of Nairobi. During our stay, we met a ger tzeddek from a Kenyan tribe who shared his story.

IN TERMS OF WORK…

I work with nine doctors in my office, only one of whom is frum. I find that discussing travel is very useful, as it’s one way we can actually have a discussion and connect intellectually. I’m not going to their concerts and restaurants, obviously, but travel provides a topic of shared interest, a point of connection. For example, when my African-American assistant recently flew to Japan, I recommended a destination I thought she’d find interesting.

TRAVEL COSTS US…

This is not luxury travel. We don’t do five-star hotels; we travel simply, and nowadays a lot of our hotel stays are covered by credit card points. We are also not big foodies, and food is not the center of our travels in any way. When we travel in the US we take along coolers full of schnitzel and meatloaf and kugels. When I was single, I took tuna fish and instant soups. We might eat out once in cities that have a kosher restaurant, and we sometimes buy takeout or stop in bakeries, but we’re not spending on luxury food experiences. We buy simple magnets as souvenirs and display them in our breakfast area at home. The one exception was when my husband saw a kosher cruise to Antarctica advertised and decided we should leave the kids and take a special trip. Of course, all minyanim and kosher meals were arranged to a high standard. It was very special, but it wasn’t our usual.

THE TIME WE DEVOTE TO TRAVELING…

My husband owns his business, so he would travel every month. But our daughter is in school, and I have to work. So my husband sometimes does his own trips, with a focus on outdoor hiking, yet he would not spend Shabbos without a minyan, so we’re far less flexible than I was in my single days, when I spent a Shabbos in my hotel in Botswana with my candles, a can of gefilte fish, two little cartons of grape juice, and a packet of jello.

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THE BOY’S SUFFERING FROM TYPHOID FEVER! HAVE OTHER CHILDREN SHOWN SIGNS OF FEVER OR STOMACH PAIN?

QUICK! WE MUST ISOLATE THE SICK, MAKE SURE TO DRINK ONLY BOILED AND CLEAN WATER, AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING AND BATHING HABITS.

PADRE, MAYBE YOU SHOULD GO HOME WITH THE KIDS.

NO, WE NEED TO STAY AND HELP.

I’LL STAY. ELDERLY PEOPLE AND CHILDREN ARE AT GREATER RISK OF GETTING SICK.

NOW THAT I THINK ABOUT IT, YES. A FEW PARENTS ASKED ME IF IT’S POSSIBLE TO FIND A DOCTOR.

I’M A DOCTOR, AND I’M TELLING YOU WE’RE IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TYPHOID STARTS SPREADING AMONG THE FAMILIES, IT’LL BE A DISASTER.

WHERE WILL WE PUT THE SICK? OR GET BOILED WATER? LOOK AROUND YOU! WE’VE GOT TEN BROKEN TRAIN CARS, NOT ENOUGH WATER, AND NO WAY TO BOIL LARGE AMOUNTS FOR EVERYONE, LET ALONE ENSURE CONSTANT HANDWASHING.

PADRE, PLEASE.

ARE YOU CALLING ME OLD?

RECAP: THE RUBINOVS THINK THEIR GUIDE ABANDONED THEM, BUT HE SAYS HE ONLY WENT TO SCOUT OUT AN EASIER WAY TO THE SAVANNAH, WHICH WAS BOUND TO BE A DIFFICULT TRIP. THE NEW IMMIGRANTS ARE STRUGGLING, AND ONE OF THE CHILDREN FALL ILL.

YISHAI, WHAT HAPPENED BACK THEN WASN’T YOUR FAULT. YOU DID EVERYTHING YOU COULD. YOU…

I’M TRAVELING TO BUENOS AIRES. I’LL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES. IN THE MEANTIME, MAKE SURE TO KEEP YOUR DISTANCE SO YOU DON’T GET INFECTED.

NO. I DIDN’T FULFILL MY DUTY BACK THEN. BUT THIS TIME I WILL. PLEASE, GO HOME WITH THE CHILDREN.

YOU CAN’T TRUST ANYONE THESE DAYS. THEY MIGHT BE PLANNING TO PICKPOCKET YOU.

I COMPLETELY AGREE, BUT IF THAT’S THE CASE…

YISHAI, IF YOU’RE NOT CAREFUL, YOU’LL GET SICK TOO, AND THEN THERE’LL BE NO ONE LEFT TO TAKE CARE OF THE PATIENTS. WHERE ARE YOU GOING?

MEANWHILE, IN PARAMARIBO, THE CAPITAL CITY OF SURINAME…

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE FROM THE LOCALS.

…WHY DO YOU TRUST THIS KID?

BITS OF WITS

SHEVY HOLLANDER

A LITTLE BIT OF SCIENCE WONDER

Did you ever wonder why a bite hurts that much? The strongest muscle in terms of exerting pressure is our masseter muscle. This thick cheek muscle toward the back of the jaw opens and closes our mouth as we chew.

THE CHANGING FACE OF:

FORD PICKUP TRUCK

SETTING COMMON MISTAKES STRAIGHT AND CLARIFYING MISCONCEPTIONS

Plethora is a word that is commonly misused. While speakers and writers use it with the intention of expressing a wide variety of something, or simply as a synonym for a lot, its correct meaning is an overabundance, or an excess of something. So only say that you have a plethora of books in your closet if you’re looking to get rid of some.

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).

This red house in the western suburbs of Oslo, Norway, is remarkable both in its vividness and architecture.

Find

H A N L I G T

Answer: They all read the same way when placed upside down.

Adar Alef in a leap year in a case when thirteen years prior, there was only one Adar.

ADD TO DICTIONARY

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

Penultimate is an adjective that means second-tolast — one before ultimate, whose original meaning is the last item in a series; the final one. Only later did the usage of the word ultimate expand to mean the best or most desirable.

RANDOM! A SYNONYM FOR CINNAMON IS A CINNAMON SYNONYM. SAY IT WITH A TWIST

Did you ever notice this symbol on cosmetic products? If you haven’t, you may start noticing them now on mouthwash, creams, hair products and other cosmetics. The PAO symbol, also known as the period-after-opening symbol, tells the consumer how many months a given product remains usable after it has been opened.

WHAT DO YOU KNOW?

THE WORLD’S FIRST ADHESIVE POSTAGE STAMP WAS ISSUED IN 1840 IN THE UK. THE PENNY BLACK , AS IT IS CALLED, FEATURES A PROFILE OF QUEEN VICTORIA. IT COST ONE PENNY AND ALLOWED FOR THE DELIVERY OF LETTERS WEIGHING UP TO HALF AN OUNCE. TODAY, PENNY BLACKS IN GOOD CONDITION SELL FOR BETWEEN $100 AND $350 DOLLARS, AND ONE IN MINT CONDITION CAN FETCH UPWARD OF $3,000.

We welcome town trivia, historical facts and photos, and Torah-themed riddle submissions. We’d also love to hear if you have additional answers to our puzzles! Email comments@themonseyview.com to add your very own bits of wits. Please include your name and contact information.

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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

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FAMILY

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• Mental Health Therapists, Interns positions, salary based on experience, Monsey

• Nurse Practitioners, experience in Psychiatric medication management, Part time, Flexible hours, salary based on experience, Monsey

• Leading Commercial Real Estate Mortgage Brokerage firm, seeks motivated and ambitious individuals to join their team as Real Estate Finance Advisors, develop relationships with real estate owners and developers to arrange financing. Learn to analyze and underwrite deals, 40k plus commissions, Monsey

• Bookkeeper, 2+ yrs. experience required, $30$35/hr., Full-time/ Part-time, Monsey

• Full-time Customer service positions available. $25 - $30/hr. Monsey

• Early Intervention Service Coordinator, $30$35/hr., Full-time, Monsey

• Fiscal Intermediary Coordinator, 6+ hours daily Monday - Thursday, Friday a must. Prior office experience required. $30-$35, Monsey

• Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Service Coordinator, relevant experience required, $35/hr.+, Monsey

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

• Female Care Manager - BA or Equivalent degree required, relevant experience preferred, parttime or full-time $30/hr.+, Monsey

• Cyber Security Analyst - must have completed basic cyber security coursework, $25 - $30/hr., room for growth, Monsey

• Intake Coordinator, Authorization Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator for the Home Care Community, Full-time positions, graduates welcome, $25 - $30/hr., Monsey

Admin assistant, full-time position, excellent communication skills, basic computer skills required, graduates welcome! $20/hr.+, Monsey

Jewelry manufacturer seeking Jewelers that have prior experience, salary based on experience,

Classifieds

SHORT TERM RENTAL

Airmont, NY - Furnished 6 bedroom house, 20+ beds. Across Lorna Park. Weekday, Shabbos, or Short Term. Call 347-451-9432

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

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

MONSEY VACATION/ SIMCHA RENTAL

Beautiful fully furnished Shabbos equipped 6 bedroom 4 bath house Highview/ College. Call/ whatsapp 718541-0292

FURNISHED RENTAL

2 Bedroom furnished apt on Adar Ct. Great for mechutanim or family Simchas. Please call 845-2137732

BEAUTIFUL VILLA RENTAL

Beautiful villa in serene area outside Monroe. 9 couple rooms, teen room 8 beds and many kids mattresses. Huge private pool with stunning grounds. New!!! Jacuzzi Hot tub. Pictures at hotelfifteen. com .still avail for sukkas 845 837 5662

NORTH MIAMI FL.

· Couples Only· Kosher Vacation House, · Private Heated Pool· Warm, Relaxing, Dreamy, · Beautiful Patio· 5 Min walk to a Shul. Contact chany for more details @ 845570-2341

MIDWEEK

GETAWAY!!!

Indoor dining area with outdoor spa heated jacuzzi. View pictures at hotelfifteen.com for questions and inquiries call 845-837-5662email 15taramar@gmail.com

FLORIDA VILLA

Beautiful houses w/pool for your Florida family vacation. Great prices. (Not ideal for shabbos) text (646) 926-1745

SHORT TERM RENTALS

Luxurious vacation properties some with pools available for short-term rentals in the Monsey area, perfect for accommodating 20 to 150 guests. Designed for large families, Shabbatons, etc. conveniently located. Great Minds 845-520-3250.

VILLA IN CASA GRANDE ARIZONA

Gorgeous upgraded villa available. 14 comfortable beds, 3 baths, kosher kitchen. Beautiful private backyard with heated pool. Near Shul & Grocery. Call/text 929-592-0368 / 929-441-5709 Arizonakoshervilla.net. Villa in Tuscon also available.

HELP WANTED

BOOKKEEPING POSITION

Our growing bookkeeping and financial management firm is seeking an experienced individual with QuickBooks and bookkeeping expertise. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to grow with us. If you’re detail-oriented and passionate about helping businesses succeed, we’d love to hear from you! hiring@ clovercanhelp.com

LOOKING TO HIRE

New childrens clothing store opening in Monsey looking for saleslady. Sun 10-6, Mon-Thur 12-6, Fri 10-1. Text or WhatsApp 845-499-6335

BAS MIKROH GIRLS SCHOOL

is seeking a middle school remedial Math teacher, and a Kindergarten assistant. Please email resume to hr@ basmikroh.org

ENGLISH DEPT.

Looking to hire a dedicated assistant to join our team in the afternoon. Candidate needs to be title approved to work as a push-in mentor in the classroom. Great opportunity for the right individual. Please send resume to englishdept@ bnosbinahm.org.

KRIAH TEACHER YSV

The Kriah Program at YSV Boys seeks a teacher for small group instruction. Warm friendly environment. Experience preferred. Email resume to 613school@gmail. com.

FULL-TIME NANNY

Looking for a full time live out nanny. Please call 845 293 2312

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

SALES MAN

Looking for a sales man to promote and sell our products/services to potential customers while building and maintaining strong customer relationships. E: creisz@egreenls.com P:(845) 288 0006

LMSW/ LCSW

Local Monsey office is looking to hire LMSW/ LCSW to join our team. Please send your resume to hr@cmadc.com

BCBA POSITION

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

Classifieds

WORK FROM HOME

Great opportunity to manage your own business from home. No experience needed, no computer necessary. Huge potential to grow big. Call: 438.529.1216

ATTENTION LADIES!

Do you need extra income? Work only a few hours a week, no risk. Full training and support. Call/text 845324-5182

YOUR DREAM JOB

Woman, Looking for pocket money to become big money? Please call 347-638-4236

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.

SOCIAL WORKER

Local Monsey office is looking to hire LMSW/ LCSW to join our team. Please send your resume to hr@cmadc.com

NURSING HOME TRACKER

Heimish office in Monsey looking to hire a nursing home tracker experienced with RFMS, Pending, income and private collections. Please email resume to healthcaremonsey@gmail. com

MIDWIFE

Looking to hire a midwife with delivery experience to join our healthcare team. Please send your resume to hrmonseyjob@gmail.com

INSURANCE OFFICE HIRING

Do you have office experience, strong communication skills, and a customer-focused approach? Join our growing team and enjoy a collaborative environment with growth potential. Send your resume to hr@adlersinsurance.com today!

HELP WANTED

Looking for a P/T or F/T Self Motivated, Detailed oriented Secretary for a bookkeeping firm. QuickBooks Knowledge is a must. please send in your resume. office@ akoyabookkeeping.com

FULL TIME

We’re hiring a full-time employee for a fast-paced business to do customer service and order processing. Hours 9:45-5:45 approx., Sundays are a must. Skills needed: detail-oriented, hardworking, good written and verbal skills, easy to work with, takes the job seriously, team player. Good pay for the right candidate. Email your resume to HRStoreJob1@ gmail.com

WE ARE HIRING

Become part of our team in a specialized education setting. Competitive pay! Outstanding training! Great environment! Positions open for Assistant / Aides. Email: resumes@ohreducation.orgCall: 845.352.3307 ext:138

BCBA POSITION

Little Giants Child Center now seeking a female BCBA for full caseload in the Monroe area. Email resume mkatz@littlegiantscc.com

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Marketing firm seeks a full-time Customer Service Representative. Responsibilities include client support, basic billing, and administrative tasks. Must have basic office experience and excellent phone skills. Thrive in a fastpaced environment? Apply today! Email your resume to office@admarkny.com.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Ladies! Do you want to make money but stay at home? Call 845-540-9238

KEY TO GOOD LIFE

Join forever today for a happier and healthier tomorrow. Listen to this presentation. 605-313-4101 access code 6036621##. For more info call Aloe Island 718-308-7169

Classifieds

SECRETARY

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

SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER

Hobbyhouse is looking for a full time secretary/ bookkeeper in Monsey. Needs to multi-task, be interactive with store employees and must be fluent in QB and Excel. Email resume to hobbyhouse14@gmail.com.

WORK FROM HOME

Easy, simple and tons of potential. Please call 845243-5793

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Seeking an Occupational Therapist to join an EI classroom, to run a group session two times per week, morning schedule. EI experience preferred. For consideration, please call 845-354-3233 ext. 1102

EARN MONEY

Create a successful business by just working 1-2 hours a day in your home. Risk free.. Lots of potential and support. Call/text 3474096070

BECOME A COMPANION AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

We’re seeking compassionate and reliable individuals to provide support and companionship to people who need support in their homes and community. Flexible hours available, including days, evenings,

and weekends. Car required (expenses reimbursed). Competitive pay: $18-$22/ hour based on experience. Contact Shlomo Szydlow at 845-425-0887 ext. 217.

$65K+ PART-TIME

Have HR/recruiting experience? Earn $65K+ part-time! Email ProRecruiterNY@gmail.com to apply.

GREAT F/T FEMALE POSITIONS!

Completive Salary. email resume to gitty@hireexteam. com

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP

A lighting supply company is seeking a full-time customer service representative. Experience with QuickBooks is required. Send your resume to tzvi@

candidrecruits.net or text 845-558-7280.

HR DIRECTOR

Large company seeking HR director experience in HR in a must. Email resume to leah@hireexteam.com

SERVICES

HANDYMAN

Assembly of all types of furniture & Furniture Repairs -Installation of Blinds,Shades,Shelves,RodsServicing Monsey Area Chaim- 347 416 1027

SOURDOUGH

Learn to make authentic sourdough from scratch! All supplies provided. 249$. Bring a friend for 25$ off. Call or text 845-517-9356

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 845-263-9387

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.

Baby bassinets 917-618-0909

EZRAS RUSSI L’TINOK LAYETTE 845425-3266 or 845-362-2004

Brissim

Bris Accessories 617-955-3630

Bris Outfit with poya and Tefillos 845352-5130

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 845-558-9589

New Bris Gemach -845 549 0316

Airmont Bris gemach 845-376-9078

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

Tablecloth 352-8292

GEMACHIM

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 845425-0498

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 845-304-8154

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

Mechteniste/Teenage Gown Gemach

845-662-4149

Invitation Addressing 845-275-3044

Portable & Plug in Food warmers

845-371-1531

Centerpieces & table top 845.213.0160

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

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 845-521-2912

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/ 347-631-

8183

Pack n plays 845-356-7353

Beautiful nishmas cards 845-729-7390

Poya (outfit, hat, booties) 845-425-0672

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

Phones For Emergencies. 845-376-0738

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

Activated Phones and Waze 845445-7422

Air Mattresses 9176537170

Air mattress gemach Text/WhatsApp 9087831676

Tablecloths 845-459-7396

Teen Hotline! 1-518-988-1364

Coat racks & Hangers 845-352-4640

New Tablecloth Gemach 845-459-7396

twin exchange- do u have twin clothing in perfect condition that you no longer use and want to pass it on to another set to enjoy? We match up families of twins who wish to contribute or enjoy this service. call 646-689-2129 or email twinexchange29@gmail.com

Tablecloths on New Hempstead 845459-7396

Baby scale 845-540-1710

Moving blankets 314-606-5011

Egg Boxes for moving 845-642-9729

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

Ostomy supply gemach 845-324-1211

Teacher’s Bulletin 845-425-8046

Computer Advice (862) 248-1931

Loans 347-385-1408

Twin carriages 718-522-3891

Twin Clothing Exchange 646-689-2129 or 347-675-9139

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

ARROWSMITH

Is your child still in the same place after all that tutoring?Join Arrowsmith, a research based program that strengthens the brain and eliminates learning disabilities. Call Mrs Feuer 914-260-6449

VIOLINS ARE BEST!

Violin lessons for women and girls. Learn proper technique and your favorite songs. Morning and evening hours available. Call or text Esti now to schedule your trial lesson. 845-538-7185

WOMEN GYM CLASS

New!Women’s fitness class! Babysitter on site! Location: Meron Rd. Professional/ certified Instructor. Yoga and pilates/ ArtisticGymnastics. Call/txt: 845-729-9013

Email: infogymnastx@gmail.com

SOMATIC AND ART WORKSHOP

6 weeks somatic arts healing. Tuesday January 28. 10:30-12:00. $500- early bird $450/January 20. Facilitated by Minky weinstock. 20+years experience in somatic and holistic practices.Teen group forming in the evening. To register call 845-213-5318

SPORTS TRAINING

Opwdd accepted, 1:1 or small group, covering a variety of sports for kids of all ages 845-797-8599 call or text

ONE MAN BAND

For all occasions. 347-384-5055 רעיירב ישמ

PETTICOATS FOR RENT!

Complete your look! Adult & kids petticoats for rent, Beautiful floral wreath & crown headpieces for rent, Adorable kids jewelry, and more! Call 845-502-0153 leave msg or 845-7467248

EARPIERCING

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

NEW WEBSITE?

Get your Beautiful, Fast, SEOFriendly Website done in 14 days, guaranteed. Email efraim@ rapidquill.com

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

Classifieds

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

‘’ודבל םדאה תויהל

Is your relationship boring?challenging?holding back from asking? 1 hour of coaching will Empower You to a new ךלהמ to Happiness! even if it feels impossible. Get 10 min free coaching. Call 845-400-2202 E. Danziger Motivational & Relationship Coach

READING TUTOR

Moshe Schwartz. Certified in OG, Phonographix, Lindamood Lips.

Experienced in teaching Yiddish speakers. First session free! Call or text 929444-8803

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Experienced graphic designer available, offering creative, high-quality designs at competitive pricing. Get in touch for more details! 845.587.4477

HOMEMADE BUNDT

Hemishe, delicious, beautifully decorated, UPSHREN HONEY CAKE available for home or cheder. Order Today call or text 718625-7664

ATTENTION SCHOOLS

NEW: keyboard/piano player now offering group sing along sessions in schools and other group settings. Please feel free to contact shira. 845-624-9865 *References Available*

MASSAGE THERAPY

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

WHOLESALE FISH

Buy by the case & save. Baby & Regular Salmon. Hashgucha Volove Rav. Free delivery to your home. Call Eli: 516-270-6755

STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE, ENERGIZE YOUR DAY!

Learn the fundamental movements and techniques of Pilates to boost your energy and empower your daily life. Start your journey to a stronger, more vibrant you today! Certified Pilates Instructor. Contact: Liebe Nissen 845-274-1035

EXPERIENCED GRAPHIC DESIGNER AVAILABLE

Offering in-house or remote work, part-time or full-time. Specializing in packaging, catalog, and magazine layouts Yiddish/English. Professional, reliable, and creative. Contact: 845-2800938

LOSE WEIGHT

Weekly weigh-in over the phone. Only $11 per week. If you exercise weekly, you pay only $10. Call Perel 845-594-9533

ARIZONA

Vacation in Arizona for half the price when you add KosherAdd0ns to your air bnb....8452483362

SHAIMOS PICK UPS

845-461-3084

EAR PIERCING

Congratulations for your little princess! Experienced ear piercing in the comfort of your home. Beautiful selection. Call now G. Gross 845-324-3668

HAIRSTYLING BY ESTY

Hair styling and cutting in the Wesley Hills/New Hempstead area. Call Esty 845-354-7533

EXCLUSIVE OFFER!

You can now get a Haircube wig expertly cut & styled for only $100! Everything included! All colors now in stock. Noriko wigs on sale for only $349. Call Blimy Gelb 845-502-5360

DANCE CLASS

Cardio/Dance Fusion

Instructor, Chava Gitty Lowy, available Monday or Tuesday morning for ladies classes. Need to form your own group and provide your own space. Sign up for an 8 wk semester and work out in an innovative and fun way! Also available as a gym teacher for schools, providing aerobic and cardio dancing fit for all grades. Call/text 845-274-5044

GARTLECH

we fix knitted & crochet Gartlech & make beautiful professional fringes. We also

teach how to knit & crochet. call: 917-414-3281

ODDS & ENDS

GRAB THE DEAL!

Looking to sell a well invested business specifically for ladies. Real potential. If interested pls call 845-4947058 leave message

LYME DISEASE

If anyone has been healed from Lyme disease and can give us recommendations or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Helpedwithlyme@ gmail.com

GOWNS

GOWN FOR SALE

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

MATERNITY GOWN RENTAL

Georgeous selection of maternity gowns affordable prices all sizes...New! Also accepting gowns on consignment. Please call/ text 8458622799

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

MECHUTANESTA GOWN

Beautiful Taupe Gown for sale. size 16. 845.502.6491

SISTER OF THE BRIDE

Magnificent black designer gown size 4-6. 2 gorgeous off-white gown sizes 2 & 4 to sell/rent. Call leave message. 845-364-9634

Classifieds

BLACK MATERNITY GOWN

Black maternity gown Size 4-6, call 845-587-1766

CHILDRENS WHITE GOWNS

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

SISTER OF BRIDE

Gorgeous gowns for sale: Olive Green size 2-4, Hunter Green size 0-2, Grey size 4-6, Blush size 4-6, Ivory size 4, Grey/ Taupe Winter size 12, Ivory kids size 12-14. 845.502.6491

WHITE KIDS GOWNS

Beautiful womens white lace gown, Size 6-8 for sale, $1100. 2 little womens white girls gowns size 5 and 7 for $150 each 845-248-6340

LOST

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

Black shopping bag with spiral next to Marketplace 347-893-1054

FOUND

Bag with new towels on my door at 27 Cedar Ln 845-3568186

Blue doona in ZIRS taxi 12/5, 845-356-5471

Green knit blanket can pick up at 8 Neil Rd.

gold ring with diamond on Weiner Dr. 845-371-6585

Woman’s leather glove Brewer Jan 8 845-356-0805

Bunch of keys on Weiner Dr area 426-2651

Pink blanket, black wool shawl, bugaboo plastic in Shoppers Haven 845-6599482

Found a diamond bracelet in Rita’s parking lot on 59. Call Ritas at 845-406-6785 to claim.

LATE ADS

APT FOR RENT

Brand new upgraded 2 bedroom spacious apt/office space available in chestnut ridge. Above ground, private patio. call/text 845-502-3643

OPEN POSITION

Local agency in Monsey is looking to hire quality care managers to join our thriving team. Candidate must have prior experience in working with children. BA or equivalent required. Training and support provided. Flexible part-time/ full-time hours. Lots of benefits! Email your resume to: jobopeningtoday58@ gmail.com

MAKEUP

Get your flawless natural look! Centrally located. Please call/text Surie 8455177128

STRUGGLING

TO RECLAIM YOUR LIFE AFTER BABY’S BIRTH?

Discover the total relief you deserve! Hear inspiring personal stories and learn how others found their way back to balance and joy. Call now Hummingbird : 929992-5483.

JOB OPENING

We are looking to hire a service coordinator to work with the elderly population. BA or equivalent required. Flexible parttime/ full-time hours. Paid holiday and vacation. Forward your resume to Joboffersmonsey58@gmail. com

REWARDING JOB

Monsey-based non-profit seeks highly experienced executive assistant. Tasks include: contact management, scheduling, and support tasks. Perfect job for a legal secretary. Email resume to slevy@cchfglobal. org

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PLAYGROUP

Starting February and going through the upcoming year!

Hours 8:30-4:30

Shorter or longer hours are available as well.

PROFESSIONAL CHEF

A professional chef is now offering food for your Vachnacht/ Pary/ Small Event. Dairy or Meat. Please call 347-831-7696 to inquire about our services

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY

Monsey office is looking to hire a full-time employee for an administrative position. Candidate should have great social skills, excellent phone and organization abilities. Enjoyable atmosphere and opportunities for advancement. Send your resume to openposition5859@gmail. com

EVENFLO SHYFT STROLLER

Looking to sell a brand new Evenflo shyft dual ride stroller for $385.00

FALLSBURG VACATION HOMES

Beautiful 3,4 & 5 Bedroom Homes. Linen/towels. Minyan/Mikvah. Shabbos amenities. 323-388-6901/ fallsburgvacations@gmail. com

FOR RENT

1 bedroom walk in apt, living/ kitchen area, new bathroom, great closets, laundry room, furnished optional, great price, off Hungry Hollow/Jon Lief Lane. Available now call/ text 845-570-7410

Judaica Corner | 4301 13th Ave.

גרובסמאיליוו

Lee Avenue Photo | 72 Lee Ave.

לאוי תירק

Doron Judaica | 2 Eahal Ct.

יסנאמ

Bais Hasforim | 59 NY-59

דאווקיעל

Judaica Square | 1328 River Ave.

רעביא 50,000 תושפנ

RABBI DOVID JURAVEL SPEAKING TO FIRST AND SECOND GRADE CLASSES OF YESHIVAS DEGEL HATORAH

רעדיילק יד שפיה ןענעז -עגסיוא .ןסקאוו

םלואב לודגה

אקלע

2 School Terrace