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(Re: Fruits of Your Labor, Issue 486)
Thank you so much for this moving and meaningful collection. I was blown away by the stories, especially the one about creating Emunah for NonRebbetzins. What a life-changing project and special gift to the community! I can personally attest that anyone who learns the principles of bitachon in depth will find that it changes the trajectory of their life.
I also loved the story about the teacher who invested so much in her student. It was heartwarming that Hashem “sent her an update” on his progress many years later. No effort is ever lost, even if we don’t ever discover the end of the story.
To The Monsey View, thank you for allowing us to enjoy and grow from all the fruits of your labor!
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(Re: Take a Deep Breath, Issue 485)
I laughed when I read Dr. Nogid’s advice for overcoming dental anxiety: Go to the dentist often. He explained that this solves two problems: dental issues will be caught before they evolve into painful crises (which only exacerbate dental anxiety); and by going to the dentist, you will gradually become desensitized to it, kind of like exposure therapy.
I actually saw this with my own kid. As a preteen, she refused to go to the dentist (she was absolutely terrified), and for two years, she didn’t go at all. Then she started having pain and agreed to go. She had several cavities, which took several appointments to resolve. Although it was unpleasant for both of us, I was able to see clearly that there was less and less anxiety with each visit. She knew what to expect, so there was no fear of the unknown, and she knew that she had survived the previous visit and that she would be okay, and that helped her get through the next one.
Her dentist was extremely gentle and patient with her as well. If she had become impatient or made statements like, “I’m warning you, if you don’t open your mouth now I will have to start working on the next patient,” it would have been over. But she gave her the time she needed to collect herself, reminded her to breathe through her nose, didn’t let her ever see the needle, and talked to her soothingly throughout.
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I just read the article about the boy whose persistent stutter was resolved, and I have to agree that Yanky Kaufman’s method works wonders. He’s been the right shaliach for countless sufferers. May Hashem continue to grant him unlimited success.
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I just read the beautiful letter from the neighbor, who so gently and sensitively asks for consideration when it comes to noise. She included this sentence: “I’m writing not to accuse or blame, but to open a door to understanding.”
I just want to say that I love that expression, and I can use it in other areas of my life. Thank you for the inspiration and chizuk.
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Dear high school principal,
You are the high school principal. This is my daughter. I am the mother. You invest so much work into creating the school environment where my daughter learns and grows. However, there is something I don’t understand. I am your student’s mother. When I decide I need her at home, why should I be subject to a rigid set of rules and an entire interrogation?
Why do I have to defend my daughter’s right to attend an appointment?
Why do I have to share with you what kind of appointment it is?
Why do I have to count absences, share private family details, and win your permission to have her take time off school — or risk having my daughter punished with detention?
Where is the sacred trust that a
mother knows what’s right for her child and her family? I think a phone call from a mother is enough. If she says she needs to take her daughter out of school, trust her. There’s no need to place limits or demand explanations.
I understand that teenagers sometimes drive their mothers crazy to allow them to miss school, but it’s the mother’s prerogative and responsibility to set boundaries. Each mother should raise her own children.
A Frustrated Mother of High School Girls
I am so grateful to the community businesses that offer the klal the opportunity to buy locally and support each other. Kol hakavod to all the hardworking and dedicated individuals who put in tremendous work to run the local stores and services.
I respectfully request that consideration be given to raising the bar of kedusha for the klal. I’m wondering whether stores and businesses could provide their employees with uniforms. Many people pass through stores within the community daily, and it would add so much to the dignity of the community to maintain standards that reflect the Yiddishe commitment to kedusha within our environment, both professionally and at home. It would be so classy to offer tznius’dig work attire to employees and to present it as a badge of honor. Airlines, hospitals and many corporate businesses require employees to either follow a dress code or wear a uniform.
I believe it is time that our community consider the importance of improving our businesses in this way. Once it becomes standard, uniforms will be the default choice for all employers. If you own a store or business, please consider being one of the leaders in normalizing this beautiful standard. May all those who choose this be gebentsched with shefa, bracha and parnassah tovah. Name Withheld
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After getting married, I was blessed and privileged to live in Yerushalayim for six years. In those year, I gave birth to four children. Shortly after the birth of my fourth, I ran into a neighbor, a lovely bubby. She wished me mazel tov warmly and then gave me a compote from her freezer with an invitation to ask her for anything else I might need. The gesture meant a lot to me and gave me an especially warm feeling. Being a kimpeturin far from the care and love of my family was hard. This reminded me that I was part of a larger family: our incredible nation.
A whopping 58% of respondents shared that
Whether a nourishing dinner for the entire family, a personal pampering breakfast or a container of hot soup, anything food is appreciated.
Another 25% mentioned
or other help with the new baby’s older siblings as being the number-one lifesaver after birth.
Having warm suppers delivered to my house is the best help I can get as a kimpeturin.
A couple of respondents mentioned the oft-forgotten, oftoverlooked, but so crucial aspect of providing
in a time that is dizzyingly exciting yet supremely challenging.
I loved it when my neighbors offered to watch my kids when they came home from school, or even offered to take them off the bus for several weeks after birth. It was so helpful.
I appreciate when my family and friends support my “kimpet style.” Healing is a personal preference, and it’s so kind when others are accepting without pushing their opinion. Some women do better in kimpeturinheims, others with nurses at home, and yet others with nothing. Some women prefer getting food from community meal trains, and others don’t like to wait until the food finally arrives only to have their kids refuse to eat it. Some women prefer to stay in morning robes for six weeks, and some like to go out a bit every day for fresh air. Some people send their kids away for two weeks, and some find transition smoother for all when the kids stay home. Don’t judge others’ healing styles.
The assistance I appreciate most as a kimpeturin is help with the baby’s older siblings. I find the first few weeks after a baby to be a huge adjustment for the entire household, and all of my children tend to fight more and suddenly need more attention. I really appreciated when my neighbors had my daughters over on Sundays to play so I could get a bit of rest.
Almost ten years ago, I gave birth on bedikas chometz night. My sisterin-law ordered a chometz’dig breakfast and sent it to me in the hospital via courier, before sof zman achilas chometz. We all know the feeling of that last chometz meal before Pesach, but especially for a fresh kimpeturin, that gesture left a deep mark and moved me to tears.
A simple phone call from siblings asking how I’m faring is the best help for me while I struggle through post-baby chaos.
When I had my second baby, my friend got me an unexpected yet very appreciated gift. Instead of another blanket or outfit for the baby, she bought a bunch of toys and activities so my toddler could be entertained while I cared for the newborn. It was a true lifesaver.
When I went back to work after birth, my very special neighbor surprised me with a beautifully wrapped tray of delicious, homemade muffins. I felt so warmed and cared for at a time when most had already moved on.
To all of my friends who bought me razzle, milkshake, donuts, ice cream and cheesecake — thank you. However, I wish I could tell one and all that the truly best thing you can get for a woman right after birth is hot vegetable soup, chicken soup or farina.
One of my neighbors arranged a breakfast exchange for kimpeturins in the neighborhood. We receive breakfast for about ten days after birth. It’s the most appreciated thing ever to wake up after a long night to warm gestures of love from the neighbors.
As a kimpeturin, I most appreciated when someone offered to take my baby for a couple of hours so that I could nap.
What I appreciated most as a kimpeturin, even more than meals, was help with my kids and errands, e.g., carpool, taking the kids out Friday afternoon, and doing errands like grocery runs. It was so nice when friends offered to pick up an item in a store they were stopping at anyway, like Target or a clothing store before Yom Tov.
Going away after birth to a kimpeturin heim is so important to me. It’s the only thing that really helps me feel better. After my last baby, my parents surprised me and helped cover the cost. It was the best kind of help that I could’ve gotten.
My sister sent a delicious breakfast when my baby was four weeks old. It was after the traditional timeframe that friends and family remember a kimpeturin, but I didn’t yet have the ko’ach to prepare nutritious food for myself. It was greatly appreciated and delivered a huge boost of energy.
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Refuah Sheleimah
Y. Levenstein
The Torah describes a quarrel between two men. If one man is hurt, the assailant must compensate the victim, as the pasuk says, “Rak shivto yitein, v’rapo yerapei — He shall give payment for his idleness, and he shall provide for his cure” (Shemos 21:19).
Chazal derive from this that one who hurts another must pay the doctor bills.
Interestingly, when mentioning compensation for lost employment, the pasuk simply says once, “Rak shivto yitein,” but in regard to medical coverage, a repetitive term is used — “rapo yerapei.”
Why the repetition?
RABBI DR. GARDIA WAS A PHENOMENON. Besides being a respected physician, he was an erudite scholar, who taught Yidden words of wisdom from the Torah he learned from his rebbi, the great Rav Asher Tzvi of Koritz, zt”l, author of the sefer Ma’ayan Hachochmah. People respectfully called him “rebbe,” and flocked to him with kvitlach and requests to daven for them.
Rav Asher Tzvi and his talmid, Dr. Gardia, debated the following argument:
Dr. Gardia contended that his entire job as a doctor for his fellow Yidden was simply a game. All laws of nature that he learned when he earned his doctorate have no power at all over Klal Yisroel — who are clearly above nature and above mazel Through tefillah, Yidden could change reality completely. He claimed that all the medical interventions he performed were an illusion to make it seem like the ways of the world apply to us.
The argument was finally settled in an interesting way.
A pauper in the city of Ostraha fell ill. His wife ran to Dr. Gardia, the famous tzaddik and baal chesed who would treat the poor without payment, and begged that he come examine her husband, who seemed to be dying.
Dr. Gardia rushed over and found the patient hovering between life and death. He was in a dangerous condition, and Dr. Gardia did not believe there was anything he could do to heal him. But since he did not want to cause pain to the man’s poor wife by telling her the truth, he decided to administer treatment. He prescribed several herbs and instructed the woman to cook them in a pot of boiling water. Once an hour, she was to place a spoonful of the water inside the sick man’s mouth. Dr. Gardia knew the medicine wouldn’t help the man much, yet he genuinely wanted to give the wife a window of hope so she wouldn’t despair.
That night, the righteous doctor could not sleep. He knew it was a matter of hours before the sick man would leave this world, and images of what he had seen in the man’s rundown home flitted before his eyes. He was disturbed by the old, decrepit condition of the bare, broken house. The woman would become a widow and her young children orphans. Who would feed them? How would they survive? He tried coming up with ideas of how he could help the poor widow and her children.
When morning broke, even before going to daven, the doctor went to the sick man’s home to evaluate his condition. He didn’t want to make a public announcement in shul requesting that the generous townspeople help the new widow without con-
On the other hand, Rav Asher Tzvi argued that Chazal derive from the words “v’rapo yerapei” that doctors are given permission to heal. Torah is true, and this is the truth. If one says that all actions of a doctor are just an illusion, that would be like saying that the Torah is chas v’shalom saying something that isn’t true. Rav Asher Tzvi asked the doctor to acknowledge his view.
That night, the righteous doctor could not sleep. He knew it was a matter of hours before the sick man would leave this world
firming that she had indeed been widowed.
When he approached the house, he stood still for a moment, trying to hear the sounds coming from inside. He did not hear any crying or moaning.
Dr. Gardia knocked on the door and the woman opened.
“What a wonderworker you are!” she exclaimed, as she ushered him inside. “You saved my husband’s life!”
The doctor approached the bed. One look at the patient’s face confirmed that he was in a much better state than the day before. His condition had improved drastically!
The woman recounted that she had no money with which to buy the herbs the doctor had prescribed. Instead, she took the paper where the doctor had written the prescription and cooked it in a pot of water. She then dutifully served her husband a spoonful of the water every hour. She did this in complete innocent sincerity, fully believing in the rebbe-doctor’s guidance.
“Every hour, I saw a tremendous difference!” she said. “With every spoon of this mixture, my husband got a bit better and a bit better… and now, he doesn’t seem to be in such danger anymore!”
Dr. Gardia took the pot of the note-boiled water with him to shul. He ran over to the seat where Rav Asher Tzvi sat and said, “Here! Look! Tell me if there is no such thing as an ‘illusion’ in Jewish medicine!”
Rav Asher Tzvi had to admit that his talmid was right. For Klal Yisroel, refuah is not dependent on medicine; rather, Hakadosh Baruch Hu treats us Yidden l’maaleh min hateva. With our koach of tefillah (and sincere bitachon), an ill Yid can be saved from death and restored to life.
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The Gemara (Brachos 60a) says that from the words “v’rapo yerapei,” we learn that doctors were given permission to heal. The Torah is giving an ill person the right to seek a cure from the physical world of medicine.
In the previous parsha, there is another reference to refuah. Hakadosh Baruch Hu says, “All the sicknesses that I have brought upon Mitzrayim I will not bring upon you, ki ani Hashem rofecha — for I am Hashem your healer” (Shemos 15:26).
Interestingly, in one reference, the Torah promotes seeking help from a human healer, and in the other, it guides us to rely on Hakadosh Baruch Hu to heal us. Tzaddikim explain: When it comes to a human doctor, the cure is not guaranteed, and it does not necessarily happen at once. At times, it is necessary to repeat medical procedures and medications multiple times, and illnesses may recur. It is a continual healing process. This explains the repetition in the pasuk “v’rapo yerapei.”
On the other hand, with the rofei chol basar, the Ribbono Shel Olam, the ultimate Healer, it only says once, “ki ani Hashem rofecha,” because the refuah is guaranteed and it endures.
The Torah is teaching us that although we do have the right and responsibility to seek help from a human doctor, we should not forget Who the true Doctor is, and that His refuah is above and beyond teva.
Little Ahre’le wakes up in the morning and glances at his two younger brothers, Zalme’le and Chaim’ke.
“Who will get us ready for cheder?” they ask their fourteen-year-old sister. “And who will be here to welcome us home?”
The house is eerily silent. The hustle and bustle, and the whirlwind of visitors of the past week, have come to an abrupt end. Yesterday, the shiva ended. Today, the little ones wake up to a new reality.
The sun has risen, yet their world remains dark. Mommy is no longer here. She will never walk through the door again.
They look at each other, searching for answers in each other’s eyes—answers no one can give.
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At just 12 years old, R’ Yanky Shisha made that vow—and he has kept it with every fiber of his being.
While other children played, young Yanky was scouring dumpsters behind grocery stores and waiting at bakeries at closing time, hoping to find scraps—anything to bring home to his hungry siblings. He knew hunger. He knew shame. He knew despair. And he vowed to change it all.
The day after his wedding, Tov V’Chesed was born—fueled by the fire of his pain and driven by an
unstoppable mission to feed the hungry children of Eretz Yisrael. From that moment on, he rolled up his sleeves, organizing and fundraising to ensure that no child would suffer as he once did.
Today, Tov V’Chesed has grown into a historic chesed empire, a force of unwavering support for tens of thousands. With an annual budget of more than $5 million, the organization distributes 82,000 food boxes every year, feeding over 40,000 children.
From the massive Pesach and Sukkos distributions to the weekly and monthly food packages, to the Chanukah, Purim, and Shavuos provisions, every delivery is made with the utmost dignity and respect—brought discreetly to recipients’ doorsteps to spare them the pain of collecting handouts.
But today, this operation has grown far beyond what one man alone can carry. R’ Yanky Shisha shlit”a has dedicated his life to this mission, but now it is Klal Yisrael’s turn to step in and lift the burden alongside him.
R’ Yanky cries out, “Mi laHashem eilai!”
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Announcing that the time was finally right, Assemblyman Aron Wieder has resigned from his position on the Rockland County Legislature, vowing to continue his advocacy for local residents.
As previously reported in The Monsey View, Wieder had been serving as both a county legislator and a state assemblyman for several weeks, explaining in mid-January that he was still working on constituent concerns, even as he was winding down his responsibilities at the county level. Having completed a $30 million project to install sidewalks on county roads to increase pedestrian safety, Wieder said that he was ready to step away from the Rockland County Legislature, where he has served for the past thirteen years.
Legislative chairman Jay Hood wished Wieder well, but noted that his presence would be missed in the county’s governing body, reported The Journal News. Hood lauded Wieder for his contribution during his tenure in the Legislature
“I’m going to miss him,” said Hood. “He was easy to work with. He was a gentleman, all the time.”
Wieder, who was appointed deputy majority leader by his fellow legislative Democrats, expressed his gratitude to his fellow legislators and his staff, even as he looks ahead to his future in Albany.
“I remain committed to serving my community through my new role in the New York State Assembly, where I will continue to advocate for public safety, law enforcement, [and] affordability,” said Wieder.
County law requires the Legislature to fill Wieder’s seat within 30 days with someone from his district, and District 13 members of the Rockland Democratic Committee are expected to vote on a replacement at a February 23 meeting. Should that nominee not be approved by the Legislature, its clerk would call on Governor Kathy Hochul to hold a special election within 90 days of Wieder’s resignation to find a temporary replacement. No matter how that short-term replacement is chosen, District 13 voters will appoint a legislator in the November general elections to serve the remainder of Wieder’s four-year term, which ends in 2027.
Expect traffic and road closures next week in New Square as an epic Hachnasas Sefer Torah celebration will close many roads and impact others. The historic two-day event will be led by the Skverer Rebbe and will impact businesses and deliveries throughout the village.
According to village officials, Truman Avenue will be closed to traffic from Washington Avenue to Garfield Road, and Jefferson Avenue from Washington Avenue to Lincoln Avenue, w ith both closures in effect from Monday, February 24, through Friday, February 28. Village roads will be open only to residents presenting valid identification on Tuesday, February 25, from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., with all traffic stopped throughout New Square on Wednesday, February 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Special lanes will be reserved during the above times for shuttle buses and emergency vehicles that have received prior approvals from those coordinating the Hachnasas Sefer Torah.
The festivities will be further enhanced by the presence of a Sefer Torah whose provenance can be traced back to the Baal Shem Tov. According to reports, the historic Torah is rarely removed from the Machnovka Belzer Rebbe’s aron kodesh, but is being brought from Eretz Yisroel to the gala celebration at the Skverer Rebbe’s request.
An incident that took place last week at an Airmont bus stop ended without any problems and is turning into a lesson on safety for adults and children alike.
The Ramapo Police Department reported that a man in a white SUV stopped his car at an unspecified village intersection on February 13 to offer a girl a ride to school. The girl declined the offer, and after confirming that she was sure she wanted to wait for her bus in the cold, the motorist drove away.
The girl shared the story with her parents, who called the Ramapo Police Department to report the incident. Police were able to track down the driver using video footage, license plate readers, DMV records and other tools, and identified him as an Airmont resident. During a police interview, the driver explained that he has previously offered children in the community rides to school in the past. With no similar complaints filed against the man, and his actions falling completely within the boundaries of the law, police took no further action against him, but reminded him that even a helpful offer can be misconstrued as a threat in today’s day and age.
A release issued by Chief Daniel Hyman advised Ramapo residents to use the incident as an opportunity to speak to their
children about bus stop safety, as well as “stranger danger.” Ramapo police officers were present at the girl’s bus stop on Friday, along with unmanned drones monitoring the area, and will continue to patrol bus stops as part of their routine duties.
Reporting issues in Spring Valley is now quick and easy, with the launch of a page on the village website that not only logs problems, but also allows their progress to be viewed.
The “Report a Problem” button on www.villagespringvalley.org is multifeatured, with colorful buttons giving residents the ability to submit and view their requests, browse existing requests, and access both a village directory and a village map. Spring Valley trustee Yisroel Eisenbach told The Monsey View that the village website has been undergoing changes, with this new function intended to simplify the process of remediating common problems such as potholes and malfunctioning streetlights, and dealing with animal issues and municipal maintenance. Being able to check up on the issue at their convenience, instead of having to call during regular business hours, is another perk of the page for village residents.
The Report a Problem page was added to the village website last week, and is intended for non-emergency issues only.
Residents of Rockland are being warned not to respond to two different fraudulent text messages that may have popped up on their phones last week, one announcing a sizable payment from the Internal Revenue Service, and the other warning of unpaid tolls that require collection.
District Attorney Tom Walsh advised county residents not to click on a text message saying that they are eligible for a $1,400 economic impact payment, with a link that appears to lead to an official IRS website. Walsh warned that the message comes from a hotmail email address, not a secure government domain, and that the IRS never contacts taxpayers via email, social media or text. Walsh also noted that while the IRS does call taxpayers on the phone, the agency already has their personal or financial information in its system, and will never ask taxpayers for that information.
Also making the rounds last week were text messages from NY Toll Services, advising recipients to pay an unpaid congestion pricing toll invoice to avoid significant late fees. The Metropolitan Transportation Agency is warning drivers that NY Toll Services and similar entities are fraudulent, and that E-ZPass never collects tolls via text message, nor will it ever ask for secure information including birth dates or social security numbers.
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with E-ZPass collections, with notifications about outstanding tolls or bills sent via U.S. mail.
Anyone who may have clicked on a fraudulent link is advised to contact their bank or credit company immediately, to change their passwords, and to report the matter to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.
A plan floated by Kathy Hochul to send $300 to $500 checks to low- and middle-income New Yorkers is proving unpopular in Albany, with members of the governor’s own party suggesting other ways that the money could be spent.
Hochul announced a plan last December that would distribute $3 billion in funding to 8.6 million New Yorkers, calling it a welcome respite amid rising inflation. Single New Yorkers earning up to $150,000 per year would be eligible for $300 checks, and joint filers earning up to $300,000 per year would receive $500 checks if the plan passes muster in the Legislature, with the money coming from excess sales tax revenue.
Support for the plan has been lukewarm, reported the New York Post. State Senator James Skoufis said that the checks are merely a bandage, saying that the larger issues of the high cost of living in New York must be addressed in order to create a more global solution. Instead, Skoufis recommended using the excess funds to double the STAR school tax relief credit, while Assemblyman Harvey Epstein advised using them to create more pre-K and afterschool programs.
Other Democrats were on board with the $300 rebate checks, with Assemblyman David Weprin saying that his constituents would welcome the unexpected bonuses. Hochul, who is up for re-election in 2026, hasn’t shown any signs of backpedaling on the program.
“If you don’t think that means a lot to someone, walk into a grocery store and say, ‘How would you feel if you had $500 more in your pocket for this grocery bill?’” observed the governor. “It means a lot to people.”
In a whirlwind 24-hour flurry of events, a real estate expo scheduled to be held in a Boro Park hall has been relocated to a quieter part of town due to a planned protest by Hamas supporters.
Eichenstein shared the protest flyer on social media on February 16. The flyer listed details of a demonstration being organized by the New York/New Jersey chapter of the Palestinian Assembly for Liberation. Featuring raised fists, dripping blood and the words “Palestine is not for sale,” the poster listed no location for the protest, scheduled to take place on February 18 at 6 p.m.
While Eichenstein is normally soft-spoken, his strongly worded message issued a clear demand to city officials and law enforcement to keep the peace in Boro Park in the face of what he described as a “hateful, targeted protest against our Jewish community.”
“It is YOUR responsibility to protect our neighbors and keep our streets safe! Hate has NO PLACE in our community!” wrote Eichenstein.
Another version of the poster found on social media listed the location as the address where a real estate expo dedicated to Israeli properties would be taking place. Supporters were urged to “Bring your friends, flags, signs, loud voices and kufiyehs,” with one social media user reminding people to put on masks to evade digital surveillance.
Concerns about the protest had members of the local police precinct meeting with community leaders to discuss frozen zones being planned for the area. NYPD sources initially said that the expo had been cancelled, but less than two hours later it was back on again, relocated to the Brooklyn Square commercial center.
Multiple calls for paid protestors have circulated over the past week, with compensation ranging as high as $1,000 for specified events.
“The protest is to show New York the great injustices of what is happening in Gaza,” said an ad posted to Craigslist, regarding an East Village protest. “Whether you share these values or not, we want you there and will be paid [sic]!”
It is unclear if anyone was being paid to come to the Boro Park protest. Several social media users who commented on Eichenstein’s post spoke of counter-protests being planned, while others suggested that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attend the protest and apprehend any illegal immigrant demonstrators.
Traveling in and out of the New York area’s major airports is infinitely easier than it has been in the past, with a variety of kosher sandwiches, wraps and salads now available inside the terminals.
Packaged under the Fresko and Yummy Sandwich labels, the kosher items bear the hechsher of Baltimore’s Star-K kosher, whose rabbinic administrator Rabbi Moshe Heinemann is recognized as a leading halachic authority in the field of kashrus. All items are kosher only when bearing the Star-K symbol, and are made with pas Yisroel bread and cholov Yisroel ingredients (for dairy items).
The kosher items can be found Sunday through Friday at Newark, JFK and LaGuardia airports. Travelers can find Fresko and Yummy Sandwich products at Terminal B’s Jersey Reserve and Terminal C’s Cibo Food Court (both in Newark); Terminal A, C and D Cibos and Terminal B’s Eli Zabar (La Guardia); and Terminal 5 and 8 Cibos, and Terminal 4’s SSP Camden, Five Borough, Camden Express and Dunkin’ food courts (all at JFK).
Kosher travelers can find a variety of choices including tuna sandwiches, salads and wraps; chicken sandwiches, salads and wraps; and turkey sandwiches. More options include egg salad sandwiches, shaved mozzarella sandwiches, falafel wraps, grilled vegetable wraps, Mediterranean bowls, organic quinoa salads and yogurt parfaits.
An estimated 1.5 million travelers utilize the New York area’s three major airports each year.
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Kaily is shocked and outraged to find out that Perela took a job, and feels forced to quit her own. Perela tries to support Kaily but feels unappreciated by everyone — except Tziri.
Roiza grunted, but she was smiling.
“Okay! Let’s start. How’s your eye doing?”
“The doctor was happy, and we’re going back this week, right, Kaily?” Her mother looked at her for confirmation.
“Hi, honey!” Robyn trilled as soon as she spotted Kaily and Roiza.
Were all physical therapists cheery people who therefore decided to become therapists, or was therapy such a cheery profession that people were automatically transformed into the cheery hi-honey type?
Maybe she should become a therapist, Kaily thought as she helped her mother into the pool area. Maybe that’s what she needed to dispel that depressing dayafter feeling of Isru Chag.
“Mrs. Handler, you’re doing well!” Robyn chirped.
“Look at that! When I saw you last, you were in a wheelchair, and now you’re practically walking!”
Her mother was so lost in this world of walking, rushing, running people, she hardly trusted herself anymore.
“Yes. On Wednesday,” Kaily confirmed. Turning to Robyn, she said, “The doctor said it was okay we start today, as long as she wears these goggles and keeps her head out of the water.” She removed the specialty goggles from her bag and handed them to Robyn.
No one but she would ever know what getting those goggles entailed. She’d spent hours waiting on hold to reach the doctor to ask if it was okay to start aqua therapy. The doctor recommended protective goggles, which, of course, needed a prescription that had to be emailed
HER MOTHER WAS SO LOST IN THIS WORLD OF WALKING, RUSHING, RUNNING PEOPLE, SHE HARDLY TRUSTED HERSELF ANYMORE
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Carefully, Robyn helped Roiza into the pool while Kaily sat on one of the chairs.
“Are you comfortable, Mrs. Handler?”
Her mother nodded. “Call me Roiza, please.”
“Okay, Rose. So let’s start at the beginning, or rather… at the end,” Robyn smiled again. “Wriggle your toes.”
SHE SPOKE TO HER PARENTS, HER RAV, HER MENTOR, AND THEY ALL SAID THE SAME THING. “YOU GAVE IT YOUR ALL. IT’S TIME TO THINK ABOUT YOURSELF”
Kaily watched them for a few minutes, as her mother gradually adapted to the water and started working her muscles. She looked like a scuba diver with those cumbersome goggles.
Kaily leaned back, waiting for her gloom to lift.
But who was she kidding? The gloom had nothing to do with her mother. Isru Chag always gave her this feeling. Numb. Gray.
Like the grayness of the London skies on the way to Heathrow airport.
The sky had been gray all through Yom Tov. And so had the house. Her mother-in-law had alternated between crying in her bedroom and crying in the kitchen.
She had been so shaken when Kaily and Naftali arrived. Kaily watched her take in her son’s appearance — his scrawny face and skeletal hands. She had watched Kaily drag the suitcases in by herself as Naftali stood by apathetically.
“What happened to you?” she asked. Though her in-laws had been told about Naftali’s severe depression, they hadn’t understood what it was really like.
Naftali looked at his mother with such sadness, Kaily’s heart broke.
“Please!” his mother begged. “Make him take a shower.”
Like she could “make” him do anything.
She could barely get him to swallow some food. Between keeping the boys occupied in unfamiliar surroundings, comforting her in-laws and caring for her husband, it took every ounce of stamina Kaily could summon just to get through each day.
She tried smiling at all the relatives who were so happy to see her. “Wow! Can you imagine? Naftali has three boys already!” said one cousin. “Hey! Naftali did well in America. He actually grew up!” someone else said.
She didn’t need the Haggadah to tell her all about imprisonment at the Sedarim. Observing Naftali sleeping over his kaareh — his first kos still untouched — was the very embodiment of galus.
She spoke to her parents, her rav, her mentor, and they all said the same thing. “You gave it your all. It’s time to think about yourself.”
Quietly, her father-in-law loaded the suitcases in the trunk. Her
“YOUR MOTHER WANTS TO CONTINUE… GIVING… DOING. A PROJECT OR A JOB HELPS. SHE’S A STRONG WOMAN, YOUR MOTHER. MAYBE YOU CAN THINK OF AN APPROPRIATE JOB?”
mother-in-law kissed the kids good-bye, and then they left. Without Naftali.
In reliable London style, it rained. The sky, on the way home, was as gray as it had been on the way there. Numb and gray.
“Your mother did great,” Robyn called.
Kaily shifted on the chair and looked at them.
Her mother gripped the bars at the side of the pool, and Robyn supported her as they walked out through the ramp exit.
Kaily slowly got a grip on herself, and she stood up to help her mother.
“I can’t move,” Roiza said weakly.
Robyn patted her sympathetically. “It’s a good sign. You did so well. Wasn’t it wonderful to move your body in the water?”
Roiza inclined her head.
“Why don’t you relax on one of these chairs while I schedule your appointments with your daughter?” She hurried to bring a towel from the towel warmer while Kaily held on to her mother. She spread it on a chair, and Roiza settled down comfortably.
“Mrs. Brodt,” Robyn said as soon as they were out of Roiza’s earshot, “it isn’t easy being a caregiver, is it?”
“It’s a privilege,” Kaily answered automatically.
“You’re staring at me because you can’t believe your mother is capable of any responsibility.”
Kaily smiled self-consciously. “She is. Or at least, she used to be. But she hardly has the strength for therapy nowadays.”
Robyn nodded. “She’s doing a lot better since I saw her at intake. But she isn’t so motivated because she’s kind of convinced that she’ll always remain an invalid. And it’s not true. I know many Parkinson’s patients who are very active.”
“So what do you suggest?”
“I’m not sure, exactly. But maybe you can brainstorm together with your family?”
Kaily shook her head. Her mother hadn’t worked a day in her life. She barely knew how to add a contact on her simple flip phone; she was definitely not computer savvy.
“Think of something. If not, any meaningful project will keep her feeling active. And I don’t mean stringing Cheerios.”
Kaily laughed. “My mother told you that, didn’t she?”
“How did you know?”
“It’s been her motto lately. How she’s waiting for the day the PT will ask her to string Cheerios.”
“Humor is great, too. But think about my suggestion. And now, let’s schedule those sessions.”
Well, Kaily’s schedule was quite clear. No more Wednesdays at Pin Properties, and as long as there was no Mira in the picture, she had no Sisters events. She scheduled the next appointment on Wednesday to spite Wednesday.
“I know. Amazing. I was talking to your mother. Also, uh, I work a lot with Parkinson’s patients. They hate feeling like a useless burden,” she said carefully. Kaily appreciated that she used they to soften her words.
“Your mother wants to continue… giving… doing. A project or a job helps. She’s a strong woman, your mother. Maybe you can think of an appropriate job?”
Kaily stared at her.
She hadn’t even told her mother yet that she quit.
Wouldn’t that be ironic?
Searching for a job for the very woman for whose benefit she had quit her own.
TO BE CONTINUED…
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I always enjoy having a stash of sweet but better-for-you treats in the freezer. Gluten-free nut butters always hit the spot by providing that sugar fix while boasting great nutritional value.
A wholesome, healthy, gooey and delicious brownie.
1 cup cashew butter
1 egg
¾ cup maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
¼ cup cocoa
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
¼ cup chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 325°. Line and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
2. In a bowl, mix cashew butter, egg, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add the dry ingredients, and mix until just incorporated.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for approximately 35 minutes.
These cookies taste too good to be healthy. Chewy, chocolatey and addictive — it’s hard to stop after one.
1 cup almond butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
1 cup roasted ground nuts
4 oz. chocolate chips or chunks
1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. In a bowl, mix the first seven ingredients.
3. Fold in the ground nuts and chocolate chips.
4. Scoop balls of dough onto a cookie sheet, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes
Enjoy these energy bites straight from the freezer for a guilt-free sweet treat. This is another tasty variation by swapping out some of the almond butter and replacing it with peanut butter.
INGREDIENTS
16 oz. almond butter
1¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup shredded coconut
½ cup maple syrup
¾ cup mini chocolate chips Pinch of salt
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Kindness extended to new mothers in their most vulnerable moments carries a special kind of light, one that warms, uplifts and fills empty tanks with fresh reserves of energy.
HERE ARE SIX STORIES OF HEARTS FULL OF CARE.
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The nurse at my bedside was, as they say, just what the doctor ordered. Hashem, the Ultimate Healer, knew I was in desperate need of TLC.
I had just gone through a frightening medical emergency and was transferred in the middle of the night to a hospital far from home. There, my tiny new baby was born. Rachel (not her real name), the nurse assigned to me in the ICU, was gentle, compassionate and frum, too!
At the end of her shift, Rachel approached me with a piece of paper in hand.
“This is my name and phone number,” she said. “Rosh Hashanah, a three-day Yom Tov this year, is coming up in a few weeks. I’m pretty sure your baby will still be in the NICU at that point, and you won’t be in any condition to stay with him. I live within walking distance, so call me before Rosh Hashanah, and I’ll be happy to walk over to visit him over Yom Tov.”
Rachel tucked the paper with her information inside a safe place among my belongings, and then she left.
In my groggy and fragile state, I couldn’t even think about anything except when I was getting my next dose of medication. And when I was lucid enough, I wondered if life would ever feel normal again. I was surely not thinking about how thoughtful this nurse was, nor worrying weeks in advance about who’d visit my preemie over Yom Tov.
When I, baruch Hashem, improved enough
to be discharged, I was way too weak to do physical work. But that didn’t stop me from exerting my emotional energy to worry! How could I leave my precious yingele all alone for the three long days of Rosh Hashanah? My husband had to stay local to tend to me and my three other little ones. Who would show the nursing staff that someone cares? Who would be there for my little boy?
And then I remembered Rachel’s offer.
I located the scrap of paper and called her, never expecting the warm response on the other end. Rachel reacted as though she was my close friend and committed to visiting my baby two out of the three days. It would not be a short walk for her to the hospital, nor would it be an easy feat to juggle alongside a long day of davening in shul, serving a seudah and taking care of her own young family. Nevertheless, after Yom Tov, Rachel shared with me that on the day she was “off duty” (we’d found a different volunteer for the third day), her four-year-old was concerned: “Why aren’t you going to visit the new baby in the hospital?”
The fact that her children didn’t resent her marching off to the NICU added another special layer to the awesome chesed she did for us that Rosh Hashanah, and her kindness still inspires me today.
I was way too weak to do physical work. But that didn’t stop me from exerting my emotional energy to worry! How could I leave my precious yingele all alone for the three long days of Rosh Hashanah?
After the birth of my first baby, my life revolved around diapers, bottles and bleary-eyed glances at the clock.
My house was being neglected, laundry was a forgotten duty, and all I knew was constant, knee-trembling exhaustion. But I couldn’t see or feel beyond the desperate cries of one pint-sized baby who just wouldn’t stop screaming.
Wah-wah-wah!
Was he hungry? The poor little guy looked miserable!
Wah-wah-wahhh!
But he couldn’t be hungry so soon! Maybe I was over feeding him!
Wah-wah-WAHHH!
Maybe it was his diaper that needed to be changed. Or did he need to burp? A tighter swaddle? A noise machine?
The mother in me was completely at a loss. Wasn’t this supposed to come naturally? Wasn’t I supposed to be gifted with a mother’s intuition, an automatic knowledge of what my baby needed at any given moment?
WAHHHHHH!
I spent days on end bouncing around what used to be my calm, well-maintained home, until the exhaustion was so intense, so teethclenchingly overwhelming, that I began to worry that I might drop my baby by mistake.
I began panicking. Could I fall asleep
standing? Was that even possible?
Days blurred into nights, and while my husband helped out whenever he could, he wasn’t home long enough for me to both take care of myself and manage to put the house into some semblance of order in those short few pockets of time that he was holding the baby.
One afternoon, there was a knock at the door. Baby screaming in my arms, I opened the door and found my downstairs neighbor standing at the door.
“Give me your baby,” Liba said. Her tone of voice didn’t leave any space for arguments, and I dumbly handed over the baby. “Now get me a few diapers, his blanket and a bottle, and go to sleep.”
No one likes sharing walls and noise with their neighbors. But sometimes, those things we hold in contempt contain our next source of relief.
I did as Liba said, fell into bed, and slept like a log for an hour or two while my neighbor cared for my baby. When I woke up, I was refreshed enough to take care of my little boy once more, and equally touched by the thought that there were people out there who cared enough to make a difference.
Wasn’t this supposed to come naturally? Wasn’t I supposed to be gifted with a mother’s intuition, an automatic knowledge of what my baby needed at any given moment?
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AS TOLD TO BAILA BERGER
One morning, just as the sun was making its dazzling appearance over the violet and cobalt blue skies, we were blessed with the most delicious gift any family could dream of: a brand new neshamah’la! Mazel tov!
My kids jumped with glee upon hearing the news and excitedly asked when they could come visit me in the hospital to meet their new brother. I had to inform them that this time, we would be taking a slight detour. Due to some complications, our baby had been whisked off to the NICU, where he would remain for the next little while. They could come see me, though, I assured them.
The next few weeks were a whirlwind of action, none of which followed the natural course of blankets and diapers, vachnacht or bris prep.
My high schoolers had no choice but to step into my mommy shoes and take over breakfasts and suppers, homework and laundry, as I spent my days running back and forth to the hospital to be with our little tzaddik’l.
Personally, I clearly saw how the Ribono Shel Olam takes care of His children — and, as many mothers of preemies or other medically fragile newborns will attest — He granted me the ko’ach to do what I needed to do. Rather than laze my mornings in bed or relax at a kimpeturin heim, I was dressed head to toe every morning as I dutifully juggled the unexpected maze that accompanied this baby’s arrival. There was barely time to think of my needs as I remained razor-focused on my newborn’s development.
Back home, though, things were a bit topsyturvy. My little ones didn’t know what to make of their absentee mom, and my big ones were growing tired of the heavy load that had so suddenly fallen onto their young shoulders.
Several weeks passed. The baby came home
and was gaining strength day by day. Finally, when he was nearly two months old, he was ready for his bris! At 1:00 p.m., the mohel confirmed we could go ahead the next morning. Finally!
The entire house instantly accelerated into simcha mode. We ordered kugel and cake and everything we’d need for the vachnacht. One daughter ran to buy paper goods, and another rushed to the gemach to pick up a bris pillow and outfit. My boys excitedly set up the tables and chairs. I looked at it as our personal seudas hoda’ah and was delighted to be able to cook the bris seudah myself.
In the hassle of it all, we nearly forgot to take care of the invites, but good news spreads quickly, and we had quite a turnout at both the vachnacht and bris
When all had settled down after the bris seudah, my husband pulled an envelope out of his pocket. It was from a friend of his and contained a gift card at a local toy store.
“He said that he wants to treat our children after all the excitement they’ve been through,” my husband said.
I was overwhelmed at how a Yid, hearing another’s story, could put himself into the matzav in such a real way. He had been following our saga over the last few weeks and intuitively understood that our children could use that little boost.
And what a treat it was. There was enough for each of our children to be treated to a new toy or game, which made all the difference as they moved past the wild ride of the previous few months.
Rather than laze my mornings in bed or relax at a kimpeturin heim, I was dressed head to toe every morning as I dutifully juggled the unexpected maze that accompanied this baby’s arrival
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I was completely drained of strength and spirit. My three young charges and our newest squalling addition were sucking everything out of me, and in the meantime, Pesach was fast approaching.
The most joyous of days, heralding springtime and flowers and freshly cleaned houses, came along with so much stress. First there was the cleaning — the marathon-like competition between Jewish women everywhere who were polishing their homes to a sheen. Then there were the sudden, desperate hunger attacks, and the kids happily trailing forbidden crumbs all over freshly washed floors. On top of all that was the endless clothes shopping, and behind it all, the ringing cries of our colicky Tzivia who just seemed to enjoy wailing.
Somehow, we pulled through, with sweat, grit and tears. With no major support network in place and our family overseas, it was just a measly army of my husband and myself against seemingly endless demands. Soon Yom Tov came and went, a cycle of cooking, cleaning, eating, and cooking, cleaning, eating again, on repeat. Sleep was not even in the equation.
Now Pesach was over. I couldn’t believe we had managed to reach this point. But the hard work was just starting anew, and we needed a serious miracle. I looked around at the cluttered countertops, the all-consuming detritus — where was the floor? — and the uncaring hands of the clock. Sender and Yudit, overtired and wild, were chasing each other around on a grand matzah treasure hunt. Ruchama was casually scratching Tzivia — who had just fallen asleep — and smirking at her sister’s anguished howls.
How on earth were we going to do this? It was just impossible. We would be up all night, working ourselves to the bone, only to be awoken some measly hours later to care for our little ones.
Then came a knock, and my husband went to open the door.
I covered my face with my hands. To have people see our home in its present state was nothing short of mortifying.
But at the door were Dina and Ayala, two teenage neighbors, and they were all smiles.
“Hi!” they chirped. “We’re here to help you — mother’s orders!”
I stared at them dumbly. As if in a trance, I let them in, showed them around and went upstairs to tackle the mountains of laundry. Two hours later, their nimble hands had yielded a spotless kitchen and neatly labelled Pesach boxes with blessedly clean dishes inside.
My eyes filled. The floors were sparkling and smelling fresh, their glow bringing light to my heart. Decadent chometz brownies were baking, and I stood a little straighter.
Maybe I could do this. The hectic blur of this stage would pass, and I would be held aloft by kindness and love. My heroic neighbor had given me her two most able soldiers because she cared, because this was normal, because she knew I couldn’t do this on my own.
This gesture would carry me for a long, long time.
Somehow, we pulled through, with sweat, grit and tears. With no major support network in place and our family overseas, it was just a measly army of my husband and myself against seemingly endless demands
AS TOLD TO GITTY HABER
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women move into their parents’ home after a baby, and others choose to rejuvenate at a mother-baby home. I was treated to a kimpeturin heim right in the middle of my sister-in-law’s home. And what royalty awaited me!
My sister-in-law — who had no married children of her own yet, and thus no experience “kimpeting ” new moms — had transformed one of her bedrooms into a complete little haven, replete with luxurious linen, a comfy recliner and a private bathroom. She whipped up delicious three-course meals and had 24/7 snacks available. She even provided (herself as) company, so I’d have a good laugh and someone to share my experiences with. It was a genuine kimpeturin heim experience — just like the real thing!
But what spurred this young woman to go all out for her younger sister-in-law?
I guess some interesting things happen when you live in Eretz Yisroel, far away from family.
My story began when Hashem blessed me with the most adorable four-pound dolly. Baruch Hashem, she was doing well, but she did need to begin her life in this world in the beeping, bright-light confines of the NICU.
Living as I was far away from family — besides this most wonderful sister-in-law — I was mostly on my own. My mother prepared to fly in to be with me, but in the meantime, she was worried. How would her daughter manage to recuperate if she’d be running back and forth to the hospital all day? Her worries were compounded by the fact that my little fourth-floor apartment was in an elevator-less building. She really didn’t like the idea of my trekking up and down and across town, even if I’d do it just once a day for several days.
She needn’t have worried.
My aforementioned sister-in-law is the kind of malach who knows just what another person could use — without being asked. She, too, watched my predicament and figured out how to be a help. I’ll never forget when she called me to the hospital — my baby was just two days old — and suggested that I move in with her until my baby was discharged.
I don’t like burdening others, but my sister-in-law wouldn’t hear otherwise.
“It’s no big deal!” she claimed. I’ll never forget the kindness.
The truth is, I really should have long forgotten the improvised mother-baby-home experience she created for me, given the fact that in the several births that followed, baruch Hashem, she never failed to come up with the most amazing ways to be a surrogate mother-away-from-home. From the bris seudah that she cooked and served in her own home for a subsequent baby, to the borrowed Doona that arrived at my front door just before my husband came to pick me up from the hospital after another baby, to the impromptu pizza party she hosted for my daughter who turned twelve while I was in the hospital after yet another baby, the list is long.
But the impressions etched in those moments of simcha remain far longer than the actual taste of the kugel, breakfast muffin or cappuccino you send over to a new mother. A little thought and a lot of kindness goes a long way.
ESTHER KING
When I gave birth to my fourth child, I had (obviously) three older kids. The oldest was already in school and got on the bus every morning, but the other two were still in playgroup.
Because I had moved recently, they weren’t even in conveniently located playgroups. Every morning, I had to load them into the car and drive them across town. My two-year-old’s morah was a ten-minute drive away, and my three-year-old’s morah was two blocks away from there and also up three flights of stairs. My husband commutes and leaves the house every morning at 5:30 a.m., so driving carpools was on me. It was a pretty intense morning routine, but I managed it.
Then baby Yaakov was born. He was born on Shabbos, and various relatives pitched in, patchwork fashion, for a few days. But then we made the bris and everyone left. The day after the bris was Sunday, so there was no playgroup, but the next day, it was just me, my new baby, and my two pitzelach who had to get to morah.
The thought of getting them up and out and driving to morah was so overwhelming, I considered keeping them home. But the thought of staying home alone with a newborn, a two-year-old and a three-year-old was even more overwhelming.
I just have to backtrack and explain that it’s not like I hadn’t known this was going to happen. I had spent hours trying to find someone who could do the morning run for
me. I had told everyone I knew that I was willing to pay top dollar. But everyone had their own families and their own commitments, and I couldn’t find anyone to do it. I like to tell my kids, now much older, that there are two very important life skills you need to master in order to be happy and successful. One is the ability to make do, because in general, life does not set you up perfectly for every circumstance, and you need to be able to make do with whatever resources you do have. The other skill is being a good sport. When things are not going the way you wish they would, you need to be able to avoid getting stuck, be a good sport, and do what you have to do.
So, I tried. I treated it like a big adventure. I got everyone dressed and found shoes and packed lunches and made myself as presentable as possible... all with a sleepless night behind me and with a screaming postbris baby in one arm. Then we put on coats and briefcases and opened the front door... only to find that it had snowed. No problem. I couldn’t deal with boots right then, so I just lifted each kid one at a time, carried them over the snow to the car in three separate trips, and we were on our way. Of course, when I got to each morah, I couldn’t leave the
The thought of getting them up and out and driving to morah was so overwhelming, I considered keeping them home. But the thought of staying home alone with a newborn, a two-year-old and a three-yearold was even more overwhelming
baby in the car alone while I walked them in, so in the car and out of the car went the heavy car seat, and up and down three flights of stairs I lugged it. I can’t resist mentioning again that it was snowing.
The whole thing took me about an hour.
But I did it. I got everyone to morah, and got back home with a full four hours to spare until I would have to repeat the process in reverse.
When I got home, I lugged the car seat out of the car, tramped through the snow, and opened the front door. From the tiled entryway, the couch was in sight. I could see the doorway to the living room. I was almost there.
But I was out of juice. I closed the door behind me and sank down near the car seat, right there on the cold tiled floor.
Just to be clear, when I say “sank down,” I am not referring to a chic and elegant picnic-style pose. Nope. I sank down, stretched out full-length in a decidedly inelegant supine position, pillowed my head on my arm, and didn’t move. I couldn’t walk another step.
I can’t remember how many days this went on for, but before the end of the week, I got a call from my neighbor Rochie. Someone must have told her about my morning carpools.
“I totally go in that direction to work,” she said. “I can take your kids with me.”
I told her about the two stops and three flights of stairs, and how you have to park and get out by each morah, and how they don’t start until 9:30 a.m. which would make her late for work, and, of course, about the snow. Not to mention that she had eight kids and quite a morning of her own, and that the whole run took an hour every morning.
She insisted it wasn’t a big deal. We both knew she was lying.
For three full weeks, Rochie did my morning drop-offs every single day. She refused to take money for it, even though she was losing time from work, and she claimed stairs weren’t such a big deal if you weren’t a kimpeturin There is no way to explain what a chesed she did for me; besides the actual physical help, which was huge, she gave me the incredible reassurance that I wasn’t abandoned and alone. Chazal say that there are those who earn their Olam Haba in one hour; Rochie certainly earned hers in that one hour every day. Although I was never able to repay Rochie, I try to help kimpeturins whenever I can, and I have no doubt that Hashem will repay her immeasurably.
Each morning, I sat at the dining room window with my new baby in my arms and watched Rochie get out of her car in the cold and the snow to buckle each of my kids in. The sight warmed me then, and continues to warm me until this day.
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(“And a three-ply cord is not easily severed”). This project hopes to develop and maintain a “three-ply cord” approach between the Center of Advanced Vision Care and our patients who travel a distance to our Center, beginning with the Monsey, Monroe and Spring Valley communities…together we can accomplish what we cannot alone.
The vision therapy program at the ODA Center for Advanced Vision Care provides an individualized and unique approach to the remediation of visual dysfunction. As such, we would like to provide this service to those outside the Williamsburg community. The first phase of The Kohelet Project, will utilize a carpool system. This system will allow patients from the Monsey, Spring Valley and Monroe areas to organize carpools for weekly vision therapy sessions. We hope to extend this program in the future through other means of transportation and to encompass other locations outside of the Williamsburg area. The ultimate goal of The Kohelet Project is to expand our patient care reach to those who may feel geographically inaccessible to our services.
The ODA Center for Advanced Vision Care in Williamsburg takes a deeper dive into diagnosing and treating visual dysfunction. Vision is more than being able to see 20/20. There are two unique eye systems that work in tandem to create a comfortable and clear visual image: the accommodative or focusing system and the vergence or eye positioning system. If one of these systems becomes susceptible to dysfunction one’s ability to see, learn, and process the world around them will be compromised.
How does the ODA Center for Advanced Vision Care remediate visual dysfunction? The program, designed by the Director of Vision Therapy, Joel Warshowsky O.D., uses a two-pronged approach based on the foundations of behavioral optometry to provide treatment that will be sustained even after a patient completes vision therapy. First, the use of glasses with a unique combination of progressive bifocal correction and prism provides comfort to the patient’s accommodative and vergence systems. Second, is a unique vision therapy program designed by Dr. Warshowsky. The purpose of the vision therapy program is not simply to alleviate one’s symptoms. Vision therapy is a treatment therapy that enables new neural connections in the brain to be made to create a new framework to interpret and process the world, allowing each patient to reach their inherent potential.
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Frum women value being attuned and attentive mothers. Our babies are lovingly fed, changed and held. If you’d like to add a unique feature to baby care, consider implementing infant massage into your routine. Infant massage is intentional time allocated just for bonding and attachment. The baby feels it, and it empowers the mother to learn to read her baby’s cues and tune in to their needs.
Infant massage is not time-consuming — it can be done in just five minutes — but it’s a special and delightful experience to share. As the massage progresses, you’ll notice the baby relax. Each kind of massage stroke also promotes specific physical, developmental and sensory benefits.
Here are some common questions and answers about infant massage.
Infant massage is a gentle and loving full-body massage for baby. Mommy learns the technique and massages her baby, which has many benefits for both mommy and baby. Touch is the first communication a baby receives, and the first language of its development is through the skin.
There are many amazing benefits of infant massage.
The main one is the strong bonding and attachment that happens when a mother massages her baby. Massage also relaxes the baby, and helps them sleep more deeply and for longer stretches. Additionally, massage enhances sensory awareness, helping the baby understand where his or her body starts and ends. In general, massage promotes healthy muscle tone and brain development.
Infant massage also incorporates a series of strokes done on the stomach, which helps relieve discomfort from gas, colic or constipation.
It’s best to start massaging your baby when he or she weighs around ten pounds. When your baby is between four and six weeks old, you can start with deep pressure strokes, even if just on one part of the body, like the legs or back. You don’t want to overstimulate the baby, so start slowly. It’s not about getting it right, or doing it perfectly. It’s about getting it right for your baby.
Once your baby is at the ten- to twelve-pound mark, you can start implementing massage as a routine, and you’ll find that your baby enjoys it. If your baby is a preemie or has special needs, it may take longer for them to begin enjoying the massage; they may feel sensory overload or overstimulation if the massage extends for more than two to three minutes.Go slowly, and read the cues. It can take a few weeks until you’re able to give a full massage to a sensitive baby.
The best age for infant massage is from about six weeks to six months. That’s when babies enjoy it most. After six months of age, they start getting curious about the world around them and crawl away!
What time of the day is best to massage my baby?
That’s really up to you and your baby. The goal is to find a time that your baby is calm, well fed and almost ready for sleep, but not overtired yet.
Babies progress through their day on a cycle of sleep, eat and play, until they become drowsy and start the cycle again. If you miss the window of calm and try to massage your baby when he or she is too tired, they may become overstimulated and will not be able to relax into the massage. Experiment with different times and see what happens. Start with after the bath, or when they wake up but before you feed them.
Oil or lotion is not required; the magic happens in the touch and bonding between mommy and baby. If you do choose to use an oil or lotion, it doesn’t really matter which one you use; you can continue using any lotions or oils you’ve been using for your infant until now. I use anything natural or that I would eat in my salad. A baby’s skin is fresh and new, and I don’t like to apply anything artificial.
Oil will give you a smoother stroke. Lotion will be absorbed more quickly by the skin. Whatever you’re using, test it on a small part of the baby’s skin before you begin to make sure they don’t have any negative reaction to it.
Here’s a simple massage routine that will take only a few minutes but will still provide the benefits of communication and relaxation that your baby needs. You can use a natural oil or lotion to bring it up a notch.
1. Cup baby’s head in your hands. Make circles around the head.
2. Sweep your hands from the center of the forehead outward.
3. Relax the jaw. With your index fingers, make circular motions around the baby’s mouth all the way up the jaw. This is especially great for babies with low muscle tone around the mouth (for babies who drool). Babies love this part!
4. Perform chest sweeps: Stroke as if you’re opening a book.
5. Perform criss-cross strokes across the baby heart, then from the center up to the shoulders.
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Perform circular massages clockwise on the stomach area.
7. Use a rolling stroke on legs. With your fingers together, put your hands on either side of the thigh and rotate down to the ankle, rolling outwards, like you are hugging the foot while moving up and down.
8. Press down with your thumbs on the soles of baby’s feet.
9. Gently turn the baby over, and stroke in back-and-forth motions across the back. Be careful not to press on the spine.
10. Use combing motions, moving downward on the back down to the legs.
Massaging your baby is not about results; it’s about the process and the experience between mommy and baby.
Changes like relaxation, a calmer tummy and better sleep are usually noticeable after about a week or two. There is no guarantee, though, and it’s important to remember that infant massage is greatly beneficial even if you can’t point to any documentable results.
There are many reasons a baby might not enjoy the massage routine. It’s important to stay attuned to your baby. Go slowly and never force your baby to be massaged if they’re clearly uncomfortable or resistant. After some trial and error, you’ll probably find a time of day and a position your baby likes for the massage.
Here are some reasons a baby might find massage uncomfortable:
1. Baby’s stomach may still be too full after feeding. Try picking up or turning around the infant, and massaging the back.
2. Baby may be overstimulated or cold. Go to a quiet place. Cover the baby, and do the strokes under the blanket.
3. Baby craves deep pressure. Prop baby on a pillow, snuggled close to you. You may have to adjust the pressure in your hands until you find the level your baby likes. Babies who like to be swaddled will like deeper pressure.
What other advice do you have for someone starting to massage their infant?
It’s never too late to start, even if your baby is already past the ideal age for infant massage. Every baby can benefit from massage; it’s one of the most hands-on ways you can bond with your child.
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There’s something about newborns that melts anyone’s heart. From those perfect features to their minute fingers and toes, every newborn baby is gorgeous.
As a photographer, from the moment the new mother enters my studio with her little (big) miracle, I can’t help but marvel at Hakadosh Baruch Hu’s master work of art. Whether it’s a firstborn or a new little sibling, I consider myself privileged to have the opportunity to celebrate together with the family.
Swaddling a newborn is one of the best techniques to get the baby to feel calm, secure and comfortable enough to relax and fall asleep during a photoshoot. Many times, when we’re done capturing those perfect shots and I’m ready to hand the baby back to their mother, I get comments like, “What magic trick did you do there with that swaddle? At home she’s so fussy!” or, “ I think I’m leaving him here; he’s sleeping so peacefully! Call me when he wakes up.”
In reality, if mothers would know how to swaddle their newborns properly, they would confidently take their babies back, go home and swaddle their babies themselves. In no time, their newborns will be sleeping as calmly and peacefully as they did in the studio.
Here I would like to share a few tips on how to successfully swaddle a baby. These techniques work in the studio, and will calm a fussy newborn at home as well.
Newborns need to be kept very warm. Once a baby feels comfortable in a warm, toasty environment, they’ll be more likely to slowly fall asleep. (It’s always easier to swaddle a baby who’s already asleep.)
Having a newborn is such a beautiful and exciting yet overwhelming and stressful time. A newborn needs lots of care, yet the mother doesn’t always have the physical and emotional strength to deal with the fussiness and crying. When the mother gets overwhelmed and tense, the baby senses it, and that triggers even more fussiness. Therefore, doing your best to be relaxed is super important.
Since newborns are ultimately little humans, expect them to have personalities, feelings and preferences! Never force a baby into a position where they don’t appear comfortable; watch out for natural movements. If the baby keeps shaking her hand out of the swaddle, leave it that way. Some babies like to keep their hands together, and some like to keep them at the sides of their cheeks. Don’t fight your baby; let them be comfortable in their natural position. Forcing a baby into a specific position will only aggravate them, and then you’ll be left with an even more unhappy, fussy newborn.
Since newborns are so fragile and delicate, we’re often afraid to be firm when swaddling them. But in reality, newborns in their first few weeks of life are still very moldable, and they actually love being wrapped super tight. Even if a baby is very agitated when you start wrapping her, the tighter she’s wrapped, the more secure she’ll feel. Once the newborn is cozy and snug, they’ll feel very content and usually fall into a deep slumber.
Obviously, you must be careful around the chest area and neck to avoid restricting the baby’s breathing. You must also handle those tiny heads, hands and legs gently. Still, handling them with firm hands is very important. If the swaddle is too loose, the baby’s hands and feet will be free to come out of the wrap, and before you know it, they’ll be kicking themselves out of the swaddle.
As I mentioned before, the atmosphere in the room and the mood of the people around creates the positive energy needed for the baby to feel relaxed and content. Soft music is a good idea to set a peaceful undertone. Even rocking the child gently while murmuring “shh…” can lull them to sleep while they’re being swaddled.
There’s a little trick to get the baby to shut their eyes: Slowly and gently rub a finger on the baby’s forehead between the eyes in a downward motion. I’m not sure about the science behind it, but it works!
The baby might be very fidgety and squirmy if they’re awake when you start wrapping them. (As mentioned earlier, it’s always easier to swaddle a baby who’s already asleep.)
But if you work quickly and confidently, your baby will relax in no time. Try to avoid any sudden movements. Wrapping a newborn requires lots of patience. Don’t release your firm hold on your baby’s hands and feet until you’re sure that they’re relaxed. Sudden movements can startle the baby, and then they’ll just flail their arms and legs out of wrap.
Now you are ready to master the art of swaddling.
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The first simple and easy swaddle is called the potato-sack wrap. It’s a must-know for every new mother. To wrap your baby in this manner, you will need a long, stretchy wrap.
The best way to swaddle a baby is by laying the baby onto your lap with the baby’s head on your knees. If this position is not comfortable for you, a bed or changing table is also fine.
Start by placing the wrap under the baby, leaving a third of the wrap sticking out on the right side, and two-thirds of the wrap on the left side.
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Bring the shorter side of the wrap over the baby’s stomach, and tuck under the baby on the opposite side (from right to left).
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Cross the baby’s hands on her chest, and hold down her hands firmly with one hand, even if she squirms or cries. You can quiet the baby by rocking gently. A pacifier can also be helpful.
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With the other free hand, firmly pull the longer side of the swaddle over the baby’s hands and shoulder and across the chest, and pull it back out from underneath. You can do this step twice for a firmer hold on the baby’s hands, depending on the length of your swaddle.
Once the wrap is tightly tucked under the baby, release your firm hold on the baby’s hands slowly so that the baby shouldn’t get startled and start flailing her hands and feet. Keep your hold on the wrap tightly. Now cross the baby’s legs (almost like a pretzel), and bring the bottom half of the baby up to the stomach. Hold down firmly with one hand. Now you can pull the wrap from behind the baby up to the right shoulder.
With the other (free) hand, firmly pull the swaddle under the baby’s right shoulder, while still holding the baby’s hands and feet in place.
Tuck it under the baby.
Pull the swaddle over the right shoulder. Diagonally pull to the bottom left, and tuck under the baby.
Remember to stretch and pull the wrap tightly and smooth out creases along the way. Now pull the wrap over the left shoulder and stretch it diagonally to the left foot.
If your wrap is very long, you can continue crisscrossing the wrap until you get to the end.
When you reach the end of the wrap, you can either tuck it behind the baby or tie it in a knot at the side.
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Fold one corner of the blanket inward (to form a triangle).
If you’re a new mother, and you don’t have any fancy long swaddles, here’s how to successfully swaddle a baby with just a receiving blanket.
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Place baby on the blanket, with her neck by the fold of the triangle.
Place the baby’s hands crossed over her chest.
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Still holding the baby’s hands, firmly pull the right side of the blanket over the baby’s stomach, and tuck under the left side of the baby.
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Bring up the baby’s feet to her stomach, pretzelstyle, and continue holding down the baby’s feet firmly with one hand
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You can now release your hold of the baby’s hands if the blanket is tight enough to hold them in place.
Fold up the bottom corner of the blanket to the baby’s stomach.
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Place the baby in the middle of the blanket, with the baby’s head positioned over the top.
With one hand, hold the baby’s hands down firmly, and with the other hand, push up the baby’s feet like a pretzel to her stomach. Hold down firmly.
One of my friends recently mentioned to me that she learned another way to swaddle a baby in a receiving blanket when she saw how it was done in a mother-baby home. If you have a nice big blanket, this is how to do it.
Pull the right side of the blanket over the baby’s chest, and now bring the left side of the blanket over the baby’s chest. 3
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Finally, wrap the left side of the blanket behind the baby.
Remember, practice makes perfect! And practice takes time and patience. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll become, and the easier it will be to swaddle your baby. I believe you’ll do great; after all, mommies know best!
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I know, I know. The title itself gives you a sense of outrage. Like, seriously, here’s another pressure to put on a kimpeturin? Do you know I just had a baby? And now you expect me to be organized on top of that?
So let me state right here that mothers of newborns have one job, and one job only, and that is to feel good, rest up and do the minimum possible while she recovers and cares for a tiny, needy new person. If there ever was a time for self-care, this is it.
The thing is, however, that babies take up a lot of space, and headspace. This tiny seven-pound thing will take up your entire heart, and most of your home, because babies have a lot of stuff. It’s hard to believe that one teeny-tiny person requires so much equipment: bottles and bibs and bottle brushes and pacifiers and burp cloths and onesies and hats and blankies and diapers and wipes. And creams and lotions and powders and syringes. And these things all seem to have feet of their own and scatter themselves around the house where they sprout like mushrooms — except for the pacifiers, of course, which you can never find anywhere no matter how many you buy.
There are very few things less fun than tramping around the house looking for the diaper cream when you have
a screaming baby, a sleepless night and possibly several other young humans around who need to eat, dress and catch the bus.
So organizing your newborn situation probably falls into the category of “life-saving things worth spending time on,” or maybe even in the column labeled “self-care.”
The most important thing to do is designate a space to keep all of your baby paraphernalia.
If this is your first baby, then this task might be a bit more major than for subsequent babies (although, if it’s your eighth baby but you never created a baby-stuff place, you’re in the same boat). Besides choosing an actual space in your home to park your baby supplies, you may also need a piece of furniture or a set of (plastic) drawers to house them. Other options could be a spare closet (like the one stuffed with Wedding Gifts We’ll Never Use). The point is to find a place where all your baby’s stuff will live.
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You’ll need the same idea for a bathing station. Create a drawer or bin of everything you need for bathing the baby, and keep it in the bathroom (or laundry room, or whatever, we won’t tell) where you’ll be bathing her. If you have multiple rooms that could be used for baby’s baths, keep them all fully supplied: washcloth or pouf, baby shampoo, towel, onesie, diapers, and any lotions, creams or powders you may need. Don’t forget the towel (can happen if your bathing station is not a bathroom). You don’t want to be standing there with a wet, screaming, slippery baby and no towel.
The second most critical task is to set up baby changing stations. Yes, plural. If you live on more than one floor, you need one baby changing station on every floor of your house. You do not want to have to go upstairs/downstairs every time you need to change the baby. Which will be often.
You may choose to buy an actual changing table (as cheap or expensive as you want) that has drawers where you can neatly store diapers, wipes, creams and even clothes. Or, if you prefer not to have an official changing table, you can park a bin of changing supplies near the cou— um, wherever you like to change the baby. All changing stations should be stocked with everything you might need while changing the baby. That means you’ll need two creams, one for each changing station. Buy a few at a time. That will help you resist the urge to steal the one from upstairs.
I love changing tables! The height is just right, so you don’t kill your back trying to change the baby on a bed. And if you think about it, it’s a “container” in itself; it’s where you’ll end up whenever the baby needs to be changed or cared for. Use it well for those first six months. Keep it well stocked with the diapers, lotions, wipes and a change of clothes.
Parshas Mishpatim is the blueprint of so many of our daily halachos. Especially dinei mazik v’nizak –compensating a party for damage caused. What is considered damage? Is damage cause by Ayin Hara considered damaging property?
Rav Shalom Schwadron a”h, the famous Maggid of Yerushalayim, recounted the following story.
Hagaon Rav Isser Zalmen Meltzer, zy”a, would walk home each afternoon with his talmid , R’ Dovid Finkel. They would pass shuk Machne Yehuda to reach Rav Meltzer’s home within moments.
One day, Rav Isser Zalmen changed to a long-winded detour giving no reason for this change.
One particularly hot afternoon, under the unrelenting Mid-Eastern son, R’ Dovid once again asked Rav Isser Zalmen to take their old route.
When he adamantly refused, R’ Dovid pressed him for a reason. Rav Isser Zalmen responded that there’s a gemara in Bava Basra which prohibits a man from walking past his friend’s wheat ield while the stalks are tall and juicy, lest his ayin hara damage the property.
Now, during the summer months, with the watermelons a luscious red and displayed in all their juicy glory, Rav Isser Zalmen didn’t want to cause an ayin hara by looking at these melons! Rav Isser Zalmen was famous for his Ayin Tova. His tzeddaka and chesed for all were legendary. And he was worried over an ayin hara on melons?
When did the concept of Ayin Hara start?
Ayin Hara is a irmly established concept in the Torah. Not only in the Zohar or kabbalistic texts..
In Parshas Vayeiru, Sarah was accused of having an ayin hara on Hagar, thus causing her to miscarry. Later on, Rashi says that Sarah cast an ayin hara on Yshmael causing him to lose his ability to walk.
Further along, we know Yaakov Avinu warned his sons to use separate entrances upon arrival in Mitzrayim to avoid Ayin Hara.
Ayin Hara and the practical halachos of tashlimim
Ayin Hara has two guilty parties. The one who attracts the evil eye and the one casting the evil eye.
Our sefarim have cautioned against calling undue attention to our successes. It is brought down that one should not mention a lottery win. Furthermore, there’s a halacha against calling a father and son to the Torah consecutively, to avoid an ayin hara.
But more importantly, one has a tremendous responsibility not to cause an ayin hara to another yid. Even just marveling at successes without evil intent can cause an ayin hara.
- The Sefer Chassidim irmly labels a person who causes an ayin hara a gozel, a thief. Practically, in halacha, a thief has to repay the damage caused by his actions.
- The lashon from the Levush in Choshen Mishpat on the Bava Basra gemara is very harsh. One who does go to his
friend’s wheat ield in its prime is considered like shooting with an arrow and physically damaging the ield.
The Aruch Hashilchan (ch’’m 378,1) rules that םימשינידב you are liable!
So while there’s a strong case for a person being liable for damage caused by his ayin hara, the pesak is that he doesn’t have to repay. Why?
The Kehillas Yaakov explains that there’s no way for beis din to execute the halacha because it’s impossible to prove whose ayin hara caused the damage.
Furthermore, R’ Moshe Feinstein zt”l rules that while causing ayin hara is assur, since it’s done with the eyes and not with the hands one doesn’t have to repay.
In addition, the gemara with the wheat ield uses a lashon of assur, not chayav, therefore one doesn’t have to repay the physical damage.
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Keep your baby bag fully stocked. Getting out with a baby always takes longer than we account for, and having the baby bag ready is a lifesaver. The baby bag should contain the following at all times: a couple of diapers, wipes, diaper cream, a change of clothes, an extra pacifier, a small baby bottle, and a thin spare blanket (both for feeding and for cooler environments).
You probably think teenage girls need lots of clothes, but nothing comes close to how much clothing a baby needs. And they outgrow it before you’re even bored of it! The way to keep baby clothes organized is to ruthlessly get rid of, or put in storage, anything that doesn’t fit anymore. Even if you love it, even if they hardly wore it, even if it was from Tanta Miriam and cost more than your Shabbos sheva brachos dress. If it doesn’t fit, put it away.
The above rule also applies to car seats, bouncy seats, travel strollers, umbrella strollers, expensive strollers, baby baths, swings, jumpers, play mats and toys. Anything that is no longer being used should get put away.
Congratulations! You now need a container labeled “baby” in the kitchen (and probably in every other room). Even if you don’t rely on forumla, you’ll still have some baby bottles, extra pacifiers, infant Tylenol, and a bottle brush. All these things go into the baby’s bin in the kitchen. If you’re using formula for the baby, keep it in a separate bin right near the first baby bin.
That’s it! Now you’re going to have everything you need right where you are when you need it. The time invested will be recouped in diminished frustration and more serenity. Best baby gift ever!
The first thing I do when I come home from the hospital is clear out a shelf or drawer for the baby’s clothes. Even if you have a baby nursery, chances are your two-year-old’s stuff is there, and clearing out is still necessary. Baby clothes are so precious and so tiny, they tend to float around and become a mess really quickly, so get three or four small bins, one for each of the following: onesies, bonnets, pacifiers and other accessories. Label them! It’ll keep everything contained and neat.
Keeping layette sets folded together (stretchy, blanket and hat) is also a good idea. You can even clip the pieces together with a laundry clip.
I know it’s hard to believe, but some people actually have lots of energy after their baby is born. Often, these mothers are itching to get their homes back into shape.
Obviously, we’re talking about a different kind of organizing project and a whole different pace than an organizing project at a different time. Now is not the time for the attic or that closet in the hallway that’s a shrek. Instead, do bite-size things whenever you have a little time. You might even find that organizing clears your mind and gives you a sense of peace.
Here are some great baby-sized projects you can tackle during this special time:
Recipes. This is a sitting-down, non-strenuous activity. Organize those recipes you have floating around by rewriting them in a notebook or recipe book, on index cards in a recipe box, or in a looseleaf with sheet protectors — my favorite. Only rewrite and save the ones you actually tried, liked and will use again. If you make it at least once a year, keep it. If you never made it or will never make it again, throw it away.
I give you permission to keep up to ten recipes you cut out of magazines and are really going to try one day. But that’s it. Everything else needs to go. Otherwise recipes become very overwhelming very quickly.
Arts n’ crafts station. Ideally, this would create the ability for your kids to self-entertain while you’re busy with the baby. (Sometimes it works.) Include things like stickers, washable markers, pipe cleaners and foam shapes. The key to success here is that it should be interesting and exciting enough to keep the kids busy, easy enough for them to do on their own, and most of all, easy to clean up. Remember, you’re a kimpeturin
Laundry room. I see that incredulous look on your face, but I actually organized my laundry room when my baby was two weeks old. It was worth it, because another person means more laundry — and new babies create a lot of laundry. You’ll probably have to reevaluate your laundry schedule (you know, adjust from one day a week to every day of the week). You might also need a separate laundry hamper for baby’s clothes, or special detergent. Throw out any laundry products that you bought, didn’t like and are now living rent-free on your shelf.
Create bins, with labels, for whatever you keep in the laundry room, as well as for all the new storage needs that have cropped up in your family when you weren’t looking. These include storage for things like chargers, batteries or personal care items.
Closets. This isn’t the time for a full overhaul, with matching hangers and fancy bins. But just sift out the clothes that are not getting used and either put them in storage or give them away. Just doing this one thing will make a huge difference in your closets and in your mind. And this will give you a headstart on Pesach cleaning. (Oy! I forgot! Never say the p-word to a kimpeturin!)
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If you have 25 candy bars and eat 22, what do you have left? Cavities What’s a dentist’s favorite instrument? A tuba
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Since they don’t have bones, an octopus can squeeze through almost anything, as long as it can fit their beak.
There are a bunch of items we incorrectly call by their brand name instead of by their actual name, even when we’re not necessarily using the brand. Among them are Band-Aid (bandage), Scotch tape (adhesive tape), Styrofoam (extruded polystyrene foam), Witeout (correction fluid), Saran wrap (plastic wrap), Roller blades (inline skates), Velcro (hook and loop fastener), Jacuzzi (whirlpool bath) and Frisbee (flying disc). Even the word Dumpster started out as a trademark, although it has already fallen into generic use.
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).
Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar
The “avenue” is a sand and gravel road with a row of about 25 majestic baobabs. MARK THE
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Find a common factor for this group of four words:
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These are all types of bills.
FLOWER POWER PANGRAMS: faction notification officiant
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Where in Chumash Shemos can you find a pair of letters repeated four times consecutively? Shemos 13:10 ends with the words המימי
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IF PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT AND PERFECT NEEDS PRACTICE, I’M PERFECTLY PRACTICED AND PRACTICALLY PERFECT. SAY IT WITH A TWIST
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• 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
• Office Secretary work, proficient in Microsoft Office/ Excel, good w/ numbers, communication skills, detail-oriented, prior office experience required, 6+ hours daily, $30 – $35/ hr., Monsey
• Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Service Coordinator, coordinate services for individuals with traumatic brain injury or who require nursing home level care, BA required, flexible hours, $35/hr.+, Monsey
• Female Health/Early Intervention Care Manager - BA or Equivalent degree required, relevant experience preferred, part-time or full-time, $30/hr.+, Monsey
• Front desk secretary, Full-time, $25/hr., Monsey
• Cook for School Meal Program, full-time position, Sunday thru Thursday, Experience as a cook in a large-scale setting required, Knowledge of milchig and pareve recipes, Ability to prepare a variety of dishes, Creativity in the kitchen, with good ideas for new and innovative recipes to enhance the school’s meal program, $1500/weekly, Monsey
• Order Fulfillment & Packing Lead, assist in packing and managing order fulfillment for cook-at-home meal kit company. Hands-on packing (70%) and coordination (30%), ability to lift and move boxes up to 30 lbs., fast-paced environment, 25/hr., full-time, Monsey
Direct Support Professional, Male or Female, provide 1:1 assistance to individuals w/ mental health fragilities, ages 1-21 in daily living activities such as meal preparation, mentoring, personal training, social skills building, tutoring, sports coaching, art therapy or housekeeping, Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (preferred). $25/hr. – 40/hr. based on experience and level of degree. High school diploma required, Monsey
Entry-level Accounts Payable and Receivable positions, full-time, female office, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, $28/hr., Monsey
Are you a 12th grader going to seminary and looking to make extra money while making a difference? This is the perfect opportunity for YOU!
We are hiring peer support to work with young ladies, who need minimal support, in a warm, heimish dorm setting.
Monday - Thursday After school shift: 5 -9pm $100 per shift.
Fun activities and program created just for you!
Supportive & friendly work environment. Flexible Scheduling.
For more details or to apply:
Work with a friend! Each shift has 2 frum staff members. Mrs. Miriam Leah Roth Director of Family Support Services
845.425.0887 ext. 218
miriam.m@yedei.org
1000 SF ground floor space + 15 parking spots available for rent call/Text 845.203.1120
PRIME OFFICE SUITE AVAILABLE!
Ready-to-move-in spacious office suite for rent in a professional building in the heart of Monsey. Rent: $3,000. Call 845-579-2352.
Office space and/or storage available in a professional office building. Shared conference room and ample parking available. 347-6934315
Semi-private desk in a luxury showroom with access to lounge, kitchenette, conference room, and internet. Discounted rent for light reception duties (notifying us of visitors, directing deliveries). Ideal for remote workers, freelancers, or small business owners looking for a professional, upscale workspace. Email: deskforrent1400@gmail.com
Office cubicles for rent on Francis. Internet and Wifi included. Only $100 a month! For more information call/ text: (845) 232-0676
NEW ON THE MARKET!
8 bedroom waterfront house for rent in seagate. Available
for shabbosim, weekly or daily. For more Information call, text or whatsapp 7188099355
2 Bedroom furnished apt on Adar Ct. Great for mechutanim or family Simchas. Please call 845-2137732
MONSEY VACATION/ SIMCHA RENTAL
Beautiful fully furnished Shabbos equipped 6 bedroom 4 bath house Highview/ College. Call/ whatsapp 718541-0292
LINDEN LUXE
New Pristine Cathedral Ceiling House. 6 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms, jacuzzi. Sleeps 20+. Stocked Playroom. Swing Set. Trampoline, gameroom. All Amenities. 5 min to shul. 3 blocks to grocery/ pizza store. Avail for Shabbos/ Weekday. call/text 718989-1406.
LAKEHOUSE VILLA
Luxurious 3 bedroom lake house villa in Case Grande Arizona. Private pool fully stocked kosher kitchen. 520.251.4459
WEST PALM BEACH
For the best Real Estate deals, Call: Mrs. Debby Schwartz 203.667.2785
MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA
Collins Ave. Beautiful ocean view. 1 bedroom apt. for rent. 347.760.0570
MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA
Carriage Club North, beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath, ground floor, for rent. Call: 347.499.0031
HOLLYWOOD FLORIDA
Beautiful private villa. 4 Master suites with kosher kitchen, huge living area, pool. Walking distance to Shul/ Kosher shopping. Call/ WhatsApp 718-541-0292
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 RENTAL
2-bedroom, 2-baths with private heated pool and spa. Feb. all booked. $325 per night. Call/ Text: 917-382-4810, email: 1752nmb@gmail.com www. themangotreat.com
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 @ 845-570-2341
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.
FLORIDA RENTAL
Beautiful 3 bedroom 3 bath villa with inground heated pool and hot tub available in North Miami, Price per night $339. Pictures available. Call/ Text 845-327-7153
IN-HOUSE BOOKKEEPER
A growing business is looking for an in-house bookkeeper. Experience is a must. Can be either Full Time or Part Time. Office located in the center of Monsey. To apply please email hr@igppc.com.
HIRING BOOKKEEPER
Busy construction and real estate office is seeking to hire a full-time female bookkeeper to perform bookkeeping and other secretarial tasks. Experience in QuickBooks, and Excel, is required. Great potential for the right individual. Please email your resume to constructionbookkeeping9@ gmail.com
Bais Yaakov Elementary seeking afternoon JH permanent sub for immediate hire. Email resume to resumes@ baisyaakovelementary.org
NANNY
Seeking full time live out nanny. Please call/text 845 293 2312 for more details.
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
FULL
Property management is looking for a Full time secretary. Data entry, customer service and collection skills required. Please email resume to rcmanageoffice@gmail.com or text 845-828-6781
OFFICE ADMIN
Looking for a full time secretary for a ABA company must have experience in ABA administration serious inquiries only email you: joboffer1504@gmail.com
SECRETARY POSITION
Looking for a secretary for an office in Pomona. Flexible hours. Contact Rebeca 347930-9736/info@abariders. com / 845-288-0082.
Part-time & Full-time jobs available. Email TopPartTimeJobs@ gmail.com
Seeking an energetic outside saleswoman for a servicebased business to work remotely. Flexible hours and huge potential! Call/ text: 929-441-9352 Resumes: energeticsaleswoman@ gmail.com
BCBA POSITION
ABA Riders is looking to hire a BCBA. Well-paid, flexible hours. Contact Rikki 347930-9736/info@abariders. com.
SLP WANTED
Full service kids therapy clinic seeking Yiddish speaking Speech Therapists to work with children on site or in schools. Flexible day and/or evening hours, Sundays a plus. Excellent salary based on experience. Benefits and PTO available for eligible employees. Email resume: suri@ kidsfirstservices.com
EXPERIENCED CAMP DIRECTORS
If you have experience running large summer programs and you are a team player, this opportunity is for you! Great pay. Please call 8453510300 ex.422
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Commercial Mortgage Brokerage, Is looking for a full-time loan processor -Candidate must be organized, proactive, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be proficient with numbers. Great potential for growth. Send resume to 101loanprocessing@gmail. com
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
OFFICE POSITION
Monsey office looking to hire a full time 9-5 female secretary. Must have great communication/ phone/ email skills. Highly motivated. Training provided. Hiringasec@gmail. com
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
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
Find balance, build strenth, reduce stress. Personalized sessions to enhance your body and mind. Book your session today 845-499-4414
SNF ACCOUNTANT
Nursing home operator seeking an experienced accountant with SNF accounting expertise. Must have a strong understanding of NF financials and advanced Excel skills. Responsibilities include GL management, financial reporting, budgeting, and cost reports. PT or FT available. Competitive salary & benefits. Apply now: SNFPosition2025@gmail.com
150+ JOB OPENINGS! Stop wasting your time going through all the jobs classifieds. Simply email your resume to Info@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com to explore your options & maximize your career. Or Call/Text/ WhatsApp 732-800-7633 Strictly confidential & completely free.
Are you passionate about making a difference? Join our dedicated team and help empower ladies to reach their full potential. We are currently hiring for the following positions:
Support and mentor young ladies who need less support in developing independence and life skills. Facilitate engaging activities that promote growth and social development.
Foster a positive and structured environment.
Starting Pay: $18+/hr (Higher level of pay based on experience)
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Provide hands-on assistance with daily living activities, including personal care.
Support people in achieving their individual goals in a compassionate environment. Ensure safety and well-being while fostering engagement and development.
Starting Pay: $18+/hr (Higher level of pay based on experience)
Lead and support staff across both on-site and off-site Ladies Day Services programs. Ensure program quality, staff performance, and participant success.
Assist the on-site supervisor with daily operations and contribute to program growth.
Starting Pay: $25/hr (Higher level of pay for experienced candidates)
– PART-TIME
Seeking a creative and organized Marketing & Events Assistant to join our Home Care agency at our Spring Valley office to support event coordination, branding initiatives, and administrative tasks. Basic graphic design skills and a valid driver’s license to run events-related errands are required. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate or earlycareer professional. To apply, send your resume to hiring@ hamaspikcare.org.
Looking for someone with experience in kitchen layouts and purchasing. $100K salary. Male or female. Email your resume to yu@ candidrecruits.net or text/ leave a vm 845-828-9210.
Looking for staff for various positions in the summer. Great pay. Please call 8453510300 ex.422
Looking to fill a receptionist/ sales person position in a new beautiful spa in center of Monsey. Looking for someone dynamic, confident, organized, strong in sales. Hours: Sunday: 10:00 -5:00 pm. Mon-Thurs: 3:15-9:00 pm. Very good pay. Email resume: pixbymim@gmail. com. call/text:7326642398
A well- known organization in Eretz Yisroel seeking to hire women to make calls to donors during the nighttime hours EST .Temporary job with potential to continue. Hiring immediately. Please contact us by email - rosansky.kerenhayeled@ gmail.com or call during Israeli hours 929.338.6316
Are you good at helping others and making a difference in their lives? Are you a multitasker? Do you like to feel accomplished and successful? If yes, then we are looking for
you! Looking to hire a care manager to provide outreach and enrollment services to children presumed to meet eligibility requirements of New York State’s Children’s Health Home program. BA or equivalent required. Training and support provided. Flexible part-time/ fulltime hours. Lots of benefits! Email your resume to: jobopening891@gmail.com
Shine 24/7 seeks a detailoriented Lead Coordinator with HCBS and Children’s Waiver experience. Responsibilities include QA, staff training, staying current with regulations via webinars, client intake, insurance denials, and ensuring accurate invoicing. Prior HCBS Coordinator experience preferred. This full-time, on-site position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. For consideration please email your Resume to cjkaplan@chesed247.org
HOMEWORK HELPER
Looking for a girl/woman to do Homework with an adorable 8-year-old boy in my house on Brewer Area Starting right away Monday - Thursday 4:15-5:15 for the school year paying nicely please call 8454262199 ext. 1676
THERAPISTS WANTED
Alley Valley is seeking LCSW’s, LMSWs, LMHCs, and supervisors to join our team. Email your resume to: HR@alleyvalley.com
HELP WANTED
Looking Someone Eexperienced To run a ChesedFund Campaign. Nice pay. 845-577-4234
HELP WANTED
Alley Valley is hiring a coordinator to manage scheduling and assist parents with paperwork. Candidate should have great communication skills, should be organized, and great at multi-tasking. To apply please call 845-600-0801 ext. 422
LOOKING TO HIRE
Property management company looking to hire secretary with property management experience. Located on Union, excellent pay for right candidate. Mgmt@partnersunitedus. com
ELECTRICIAN
TYH ELECTRIC For all your electrical needs. Call 845320-3722
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
MAKEUP
February special get one face makeover and get second makeover half off. Call/text 8455177128
PETTICOATS FOR RENT!
Complete your look! Adult & kids petticoats for rent, Beautiful floral wreath & crown headpieces for rent, Adorable kids jewelry, and more! Call 845-5020153 leave msg or 845746-7248
MASSAGE THERAPY --In The Comfort of Home-*Swedish *Deep Tissue *Lymph *Craniosacral Therapy Call Sarah: 845596-1373
Assembly of all types of furniture & Furniture Repairs -Installation of Blinds,Shades,Shelves,RodsServicing Monsey Area Chaim- 347 416 1027
Socially, with fears and anxieties, or other issues, and you think you tried everything? With Hashem’s help Energy Therapy can be the Yeshuah for your child. 15 minute free consultation. Call 845445-8252, or email chany@ rapidrecoverycoaching.com
EARPIERCING
12 years experience. Wide selection. Call/text: 845-5387986
NEW WEBSITE?
Get your Beautiful, Fast, SEO-Friendly 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
WHOLESALE FISH
Buy by the case & save. Baby & Regular Salmon. Hashgucha Volove Rav. Free delivery to your home. Call Eli: 516-270-6755
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Experienced graphic designer available, offering creative, high-quality designs at competitive pricing. Get in touch for more details! 845.587.4477
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
VACATION ARIZONA
Have you booked your Airbnb? Kosher Add-Ons will instantly get your kitchen transformed into an ‘’’All Kosher Kitchen’’ ! Plus, EZ AZ Tours will conveniently get you to all great sightseeings Arizona has to offer. Book today: 845-248-3362
SWIMMING LESSONS
Individual and group swim lessons, Lifeguard and CPR training. Private pool rentals featuring jacuzzis, saunas, and changing rooms. Separate public swim hours for men and women in an Olympic-sized, heated indoor pool. Call (845)578-1888
INSPIRATION
Daily emails of inspiration for girls in shidduchim. Join our group daily@gritgroup. org
PERSONAL LIFE COACH
Enhance relationships, eliminate barriers in your interactions with others, achieve clarity and confidence when making decisions, and so much more. 16+ years of experience in guiding clients to emotional success. Call Bruchy Greenfeld 845-659-1848.
WINTER SOLUTIONS!
Dry face? Chapped hands and lips? Try Forever Living amazing moisturizers and lip balm! Call R. Tessler 845.596.9933
ARE YOU A COACH, THERAPIST, CONSULTANT OR HEALER?
Are you overwhelmed with all the tech? I can help you automate emails, payments, scheduling etc., so you can focus on the client sessions only. (While saving money on a secretary!) Call 347-5590275
NATURE WALKS
Springtime! Come, breathe fresh air, walk among trees, streams, and birds.Move, journal, and reconnect with HaShem’s glorious world. Call/text Malka Arons, M.Ed, Certified Forest Therapy/ Nature Guide. 917.363.5269
PRO PHOTOGRAPHY
“Capture Life, Frame Happiness” www. Greenbeanphotography.com 347-525-3680
MASSAGE - LIMITED TIME OFFER!
Massage by highly trained Students at a minimal cost ($40). 20 minutes from Monsey. All Female Clinic. Bring your friends! Call/text: 845-537-9587
FOREVER LIVING
Yes it’s this ad again…. But have you tried it yet?? See amazing results with our all natural products! Call R. Tessler 845.596.9933
Join CareSphere as a Care Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate home care services, ensuring top-notch care for our clients.
Collaborate with clients, families, and healthcare providers to create and maintain personalized care plans.
Schedule and manage caregiver assignments, matching the right caregiver with the right client.
Monitor client progress and adjust care plans as needed.
Address client and caregiver concerns with professionalism and efficiency.
Maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance.
Location: Suffern, NY (In-office)
Work hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm I Friday 8am to 1pm
kodell@carespherehc.com
GARTLECH
we fix knitted & crochet
Gartlech & make beautiful professional fringes. We also teach how to knit & crochet. call: 917-414-3281
MATERNITY GOWN RENTAL
Georgeous selection of maternity gowns affordable prices all sizes...New!
Also accepting gowns on consignment. Please call/ text 8458622799
GOWN FOR SALE
Beautiful white gown for married sister of bride, for sale. Size 2-4 845-200-4326
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
MOTHER OF BRIDE
A Unique classic Mother of the bride gown to sell pearl/ pink color size 10/12. $1000. Call/txt. 347-512-3077
PINK GOWN
Pink sister of bride gown for rent, size 8. Call 929-437-7723
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
KLADE WHITE GOWNS
3 Klade white gowns sizes 4, 6 and 10 and one satin gown size 14 for sale. 845-356-3609
Diamond bracelet 845-6718993
Exchanged a Fur coat Feb 13 in Monsey Satmar wedding hall 845-587-1375
Diamond bracelet 845-6718993
Lost something? Found something? The Daily Return: Call/text: 845-538-0193, Email: monseydailyreturn@gmail. com
Zing Mp3 player 845-2635198
size 35 boys shoe on Robert pit, siddur with name Blima from viznitz on route 59 9144200212
Tiny baby blanket with doll at Shoppers Haven 845-6599482
Dryer, in good condition, 845-608-1266
BLACK GOWN Beautiful Black size M/L all year round gown for sale.
Please call 845-290-3566 leave msg
CAVITY HEALING REVOLUTION!
Starting this week! Finally you can avoid the dentist and naturally heal, remineralize, and strengthen your teeth? Join the revolution. Call 929922-5483 for a FREE session and to join
FULL-TIME FEMALE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
An all-women’s office in Spring Valley is looking to hire a full time motivated and confident Sales Representative to join our team. Interested candidates, please send your resume to mtoffice10977@gmail.com
STUDIO APT (1 BEDROOM) W/ Full Kitchen Full Bath. Airy, Bright, Ground Level. Centrally Located. Call 5582387
Tuesday, February 25 – 5:00 PM till Midnight Wednesday, February 26 – 10:00 AM till Midnight
Those traveling to New Square should park at Boulders Stadium, 1 Phil Tisi Way, Pomona, NY 10970.
Shuttles will be running between Boulders Stadium and New Square throughout the events.
DURING THESE TIMES, AVOID THE RT 45 IN THE SURROUNDING AREA, DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC.
No access to the side streets from Harmony Rd to New Hempstead Rd. Ramapo Police will be on scene assisting the flow of traffic. and prioritize buses and shuttles transporting attendees.
1 Phil Tisi Wy, Pomona, NY 10970
Hey! I’m Moishy and I’m 3 years old.
My story: They call me a “hot wire”, you never know whats going to set me off. I get upset at the littlest things, and some big things too, like changes in my routine and schedule. I end up screaming and hitting.
Sometimes I even break things.
My mother took me to OTB and my therapist there used reflex integration techniques so that I can now self soothe much of the time. I rarely get so mad anymore. I stopped chewing on my fingers, collar, and markers. I am so much happier! And so is my mommy of course.
Our therapists are all college educated and NYS licensed. Additional Training can include:
