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he passing of Harvey Kaylie two weeks ago was a diffi cult loss Tfor his wife, Gloria, his fami- June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, ly, and of course for the overall Jewish community, on so many levels. Outside of his family, though, it may be that few people knew Harvey Kaylie better than Rabbi Marc Schneier of the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York. “He was a very dear Harvey and Gloria Kaylie and close friend, he was a partner to us with Rabbi Marc Schneier in 2014 here at the Hampton Synagogue, and I am particularly proud that the shul from the shul, where years and years of was the platform from which many of lectures, dinners, and social programs Harvey’s philanthropic endeavors were have been held, serving to enlighten launched.” shul members, visiting guests, and, in- Harvey Kaylie was a successful en- deed, the overall Jewish community. trepreneur and a generous benefactor, One of the most outstanding projects in his own understated way, of numer- and institutions created by Harvey and ous institutions here in the U.S. and Gloria is a summer camp that is known in Israel. “Harvey would refer to the simply by their name—Camp Kaylie in Hampton Synagogue as ‘the pebble’ Wurtsboro, New York, in the Catskills. that for him created a ripple eff ect that How the association between the Kay- was seen and felt by thousands over lies and Ohel came about is a beauti- many years,” the rabbi said. ful, classic story about how the ideas Harvey and Gloria Kaylie endowed of people like Harvey and Gloria, who and produced the funding for what have a burning desire to do good and would become known as the Kaylie Center, located across the promenade Continued on Page 12 5 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 6 June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, 7 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 8 950 Broadway CALL FEATURES Woodmere, NY Bagel Store US Larry Gordon 4 516-295-3000 Book Review www.pugatch.com NOW!!! R’ Yair Hoff man 23 Classifi ed Ads 98 SUSAN PUGATCH A Clever Title Goes Here  Mordechai Schmutter 48  Community News Around The Five Towns 86 Around The World 78

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help the less fortunate, actual- ly evolve and come to fruition. And all of these philan- ARE YOU FINDING thropic endeavors can be traced back to the inimitable Hampton Synagogue and the DATING CHALLENGING? dynamic engine that makes Let’s talk. it all happen out there, Rabbi Marc Schneier. The Camp Kaylie story tru- Zvi Klein LCSW ly starts out in Westhampton 917.626.6625 · [email protected] some years ago, when Harvey

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, Cedarhurst · Brooklyn and Gloria expressed inter- est in funding the purchase of toys for Chanukah for chil- dren in special circumstances, said David Mandel, the chief executive offi cer of Ohel. “At that point, Elaine and Bernie Schickman were Ohel foster parents for a number of years,” explained David. “They sug- gested that the Kaylies look into undertaking this kind of project with children of Ohel.” Mr. Mandel said that he traveled to Westhampton with Ohel president Moishe Hellman, and that is where the illustrious friendship was forged between Harvey and Gloria Kaylie and Ohel. Rabbi Schneier, who is the rabbi to more than just a few of the leading philanthropists in New York and around the world, said that Harvey Kay- lie’s sense of communal re- sponsibility was unmatched in that world. “For Harvey and Gloria,” the rabbi noted, “giv- ing was a rewarding experi- ence and something that they just could not get enough of.” So who was this man, this unsung hero of sorts? Harvey Kaylie founded Mini-Circuits, Inc. in 1969 and served as its president. Before that, he was an electronics manager of Al- born Industrial Laboratories, located in Deer Park, NY, from 1964 to 1968. He also served as an engineer of Dumont Labo- ratories in Clifton, NJ. From 1961 to 1964, he was employed by Amperex Electronics Cor- poration, and by ITT in Nut- ley, NJ, from 1960 to 1961. He received a master’s degree in electronic engineering from New York University in 1964. He held a BEE degree from City College of New York. Harvey was erudite and deeply committed to the things he believed in—main- ly, reaching out and assisting those in need. The idea behind a summer camp the likes of Camp Kaylie was devised and developed over time in a series of meetings within the group as well as with Harvey and Gloria. “We did not just want a camp with facilities for children with disabilities,” explained David Mandel on the phone earlier this week. The board of Ohel and the Kaylies want- ed to take the eff ort to the next level. tions in the Catskills but each time, af- FROM THE EDITOR sentatives serve on a volunteer basis, is 13 The idea evolved into setting up a camp ter reviewing each site, Harvey would Continued from Front Cover that the incumbent mayor is extended where everyday children would enjoy say that the potential facilities they had the courtesy of running unopposed. Call 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 the summer-camp experience together seen were just not on the level of the strategist and consultant as well as 10- it undemocratic or unfair—that matters with kids with challenges, Mandel ex- original Camp Kaylie in Wurtsboro. year veteran of the Lawrence Board of very little and that is just the way it is plained. “The children would play and “He could not deal with the possibili- Trustees, Michael Fragin. and has always been. swim together, they would live in the ty that one of the camps—either the one That said, there is a complicated dy- To that end, Mr. Edelman, like all the same bunks, and it would be one very for the boys or the girls—would not be namic at play here. No one I’ve spoken to mayors who have served before him dat- happy and productive place,” he said. on the same level,” Gloria said. “That about the matter is completely at peace ing back to the creation of the village in On his annual visit to the camp, Har- was not acceptable to him.” or pleased with the facts and details of 1897, and as an expression of apprecia- vey would always address the campers And to refl ect now in retrospect the forthcoming election. tion for his service and the fact that he with an inspiring and deeply emotion- on the life of a quiet and understated al message. Over the last many years, philanthropist, so much good had its Harvey dealt with a series of health genesis inside the walls of the Hampton challenges that resulted in his becom- Synagogue, and always in consultation ing a double amputee two years ago. with Rabbi Schneier. Whether it was But not only did that not hold him back; Ohel or his commitment to UJA or AI- these things that looked like obstacles PAC, everything was run by the rabbi, from the outside are what spurred him seeking his endorsement. and his family to do even more. While I have personally known Glo- David Mandel explained that pri- ria Kaylie for almost four decades, I did or to addressing the 600+ people in not have the opportunity to sit and talk Camp Kaylie, Harvey would elevate his with Harvey until last summer when wheelchair to the point that he was at he was at a table with us at seudah she- eye level with just about everyone else lishis at the Hampton shul. He was sit- in attendance and then he would say: ting next to Gloria and across from my “I may have a disability right now, but wife and me. I wasn’t expecting him, in reality I’m no diff erent than anyone but there we were, as darkness set in on else here.” a Shabbos evening, dining in a typical Today, in addition to being a state- late-Shabbos-afternoon fashion while of-the-art camping facility, Camp Kay- waiting for Ma’ariv and then Havdal- lie also features a respite center; over lah. I thought that this was a unique the summer, as many as seven couples opportunity, so I asked Harvey directly, who have children with disabilities can “How do you decide what your philan- come up and enjoy the beautiful sur- thropic priorities are?” That launched roundings while absorbing the extraor- a half-hour discourse about how he dinary atmosphere that is Camp Kaylie. analyzes a cause and how he wants his I heard it from both Gloria Kaylie at donor dollars to be a catalyst and a mo- the shivah house last week and again tivation for others to get involved and from David Mandel this week that give as well. Camp Kaylie was Harvey’s pride and I thought about that special experi- joy. Of all the various charitable en- ence the other day when I was talking deavors that he was involved in, they with David Mandel and he said that he Mayor Alex Edelman with Rabbi Mordechai Kamenetzky, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, both said, it was clear that Ohel and the had learned so much from being in the LCFD Chief Dave Campbell, Assemblywoman Melissa Miller, Councilman Bruce Blakeman, camp were indeed his favorite. presence of Harvey Kaylie. “Mostly,” he and Rabbi Kenneth Hain In fact, Gloria Kaylie retold the story said, “I learned to listen.” „ of the idea to purchase a second camp And herein is one of the intractable has performed his duties in an exempla- facility so that instead of the boys and Read more of Larry Gordon’s articles at 5TJT. problems that, plainly and simply, the ry fashion, deserves our vote on June 19. com. Follow 5 Towns Jewish Times on Facebook, girls attending for half a summer each, Instagram, and Twitter for updates and live voters and residents of the village will While Mr. Fragin has served the village they could each enjoy a full summer videos. Comments, questions, and suggestions have to decide on during Election Day, well and is looking forward to doing even at Camp Kaylie. Gloria explained that are welcome at 5TJT.com and on Facebook, June 19. The historical tradition here they toured a number of possible loca- Instagram, and Twitter. in Lawrence, where our elected repre- Continued on Page 14 14 FROM THE EDITOR bent mayor to seek reelection two years. Michael Fragin may Continued from Page 13 without it being contested. That have a legitimate gripe and even is a quasi-right that Mr. Edel- a valid complaint about it being more to benefi t the community man is rightfully seeking to exer- his turn to assume the offi ce of in the future, he feels that his cise. The other matter is the idea mayor of Lawrence, but that is time to serve as mayor of Law- that there was at least a verbal the nature of political realities rence has arrived. The reality, he agreement that the way would as they have just about always feels, is that as the longest-serv- be cleared for Mr. Fragin to take existed. ing trustee on the village board, his turn to serve as mayor. Part of the sense of political he should have been allowed to For his part, Mayor Edelman continuity is the ability to al- step up and be elected as mayor says that he is in the midst of low an elected offi cial to see the without opposition in the 2016 overseeing several important projects he or she has overseen election. projects that will benefi t the be implemented and come to A backroom deal, however, village and its residents. The fruition. Changing personnel at brokered back then elicited an details of the projects might the top every two years would

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, arrangement for Mr. Fragin to bore the voters, but needless to not properly serve any commu- defer to Mr. Edelman, who was say they are revenue-generat- nity, and that is certainly true then also serving as a trustee, ing ventures that will enhance Deputy Mayor of Lawrence Michael Fragin at the embassy opening here in the Village of Lawrence. with Mayor of Efrat Oded Revivi, OJCC Chair Duvi Honig, with the understanding that Mr. the attractiveness of the village, It is nice when there is a cordial and YESHA Director of External Aff airs Elie Pieprz Edelman would serve just one amongst other things. process that gives each person term as mayor and then make While those are the main dates themselves have said that a wonderful thing, a symbol who wants to serve his or her way electorally for Mr. Fragin. diff erences—that is, how to in- in terms of policy and vision of of our civilized society. But it community an opportunity So amongst the issues at play terpret or implement whatever the future, they probably agree seems that sometimes people to do so, but that is not always here and the things that the vot- understandings may have been on 95% of all issues that can are placed in a position where possible, as is the case this time ers have to consider on Election agreed to by the parties—it is present themselves in a relative- they have to go to the polls and around. Day are two interconnected the idea that there has to be an ly small geographical area like vote even though they would For those who do not mind matters. The fi rst is the unwrit- electoral faceoff that seems to be Lawrence. To learn more about prefer not to. As we go to press getting involved in the techni- ten rule that allows an incum- troubling many. Even the candi- the candidates, you are encour- this week, there are more than cal details, the two main issues aged to attend the Lawrence As- just a few who have stated that where there are diff erences be- sociation “Meet the Candidates they wish that some kind of deal tween the candidates are on the Night” on June 14, 8:00 p.m., at or arrangement can be struck matter of the former sewage the Lawrence Country Club. where the community would not plan at the bottom of Rock Hall From another perspective, have to be split in this fashion. Road near Route 878 and the the fundamental diff erence be- But let’s make it clear—Alex matter of building an aquatic tween the two candidates is style Edelman has the closest thing center on part of the Lawrence more than substance. Alex Edel- to a right to run unopposed for golf course. Over the last year, man is a businessman and Mi- mayor and to serve another the debate has been what to do chael Fragin has spent most of term—or even two terms—as with the 4.6-acre property that his career in politics and work- mayor if he so desires and if he used to house the sewage plant. ing inside political systems. continues to do the excellent job Trustee Uri Kaufman, who Democratic elections are that he has been doing these last is also up for reelection in next week’s vote, had advocated for the building 15 of a hotel on the site but has more recently KNOW THE TRUTH BEFORE YOU VOTE revised that plan and has been calling for an 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 assisted-living center at the location. For were an art form, or, more precisely, Nothing could be further from the his part, Alex Edelman says that the resi- BY STANLEY KOPILOW warfare as a form of art. But, having truth. A quick review shows the follow- dents in the adjacent area that he has met been elected to the school board, I took ing: A six-year deal was made with the with are adamantly opposed to any kind of s a Republican executive leader, seriously the fact that you run to per- Lawrence teachers. It off ered no raise commercial entity on the site. In response I’ve been involved in elections form the people’s work. You must be in the fi rst year. Each succeeding year in to an e-mail from the 5TJT, Mr. Kaufman Afor decades. Ordinarily, my in- guided by the law, whether you are in the fi ve remaining years of the contract said, “Houses are defi nitely a possibility— volvement was in support of other peo- the majority or the minority. The law provided for raises of 2% or less. How though how many houses is something ple, and I’ve been pretty successful in requires nothing less. You may be in the this could be considered “budget bust- we’d need to study. A park is also possible, making certain that our area, including majority, but you don’t get to do what ing” is beyond me. But the contract had but we would need to fi gure out how to pay our Village of Lawrence, has been rep- you want to do just because you believe some enormously signifi cant visionary for it.” Kaufman added that he is at this resented by good people who have done you are right. provisions—revolutionary provisions. point opposed to the building of a hotel on the right thing. In all those elections I’ll be the fi rst to admit that I didn’t al- First, it required that class size be lim- the former site of the sewage plant. combined, there was less mud slung ways vote the way Uri thought I should. ited so that teachers could eff ectively Also running for a seat as a village board than the mud that has been thrown my But that’s what elections are about. I teach what was increasingly becoming a trustee is former school board member way in our local race for Lawrence Vil- didn’t get elected as part of Uri’s team. I population that spoke English as a sec- and local attorney Stanley Kopilow. Mr. lage trustee, which will be decided on got elected on my own. I certainly didn’t ond language. Second, by the end of the Kopilow would add an interesting mix to June 19. get elected to do any group’s bidding. So contract, Lawrence teachers (and there- the dynamic of the trustee board, but for I’ve been a resident of Lawrence since before every vote, I asked legal coun- after every other bargaining unit) were those who follow these things it is diffi cult 1977. I grew up in Cedarhurst. I got in- sel what the law allowed me as a board required to pay 22% of their health-in- to forget how critical Mr. Kopilow was of volved in this race because I thought member to do. I followed that direc- surance premiums. This had never been the Orthodox Jewish community and our that there were people such as Uri tion—without heed to the consequenc- done before in New York State—certain- educational institutions when he was a Kaufman who wanted to take our village es. It is my understanding that when ly not to the extent that the Lawrence sitting member of the school board. in the wrong direction. you do the right thing, some people may teachers agreed to share the burden of But that was then and this is now. Mr. My former colleague on the Lawrence not like it, but at least they will respect healthcare costs. Third, at the urging of Edelman is urging voters not only to vote school board, Uri Kaufman, recently it. Now understand, I’m running to be the private-school parents, the yeshivas for him as mayor but also for Mr. Kopilow wrote an article in which he praised my a trustee in the Village of Lawrence. were no longer required to be staff ed by to replace Mr. Kaufman on the trustee “intellect” and characterized me as a If I’m lucky enough to win, I expect to Lawrence public-school teachers and board and to reelect Syma Diamond who man of “integrity.” He also said that we represent all of the people of Lawrence. were free to employ special-education seems to get along with all board mem- were friends. True enough. There are no frum or non-frum issues teachers of their choice. As a result, 16 bers. I say that because Mr. Fragin, while Unfortunately, that article, exceeding that divide us. But there are issues that or 17 Lawrence school teachers lost promoting his own candidacy, is touting a 1,500 words, was devoted to diverting have to be addressed, the fi rst of which their jobs, but the yeshivas were allowed ticket that includes Mr. Kaufman and Ms. the public’s attention from Uri’s failure is Uri Kaufman’s lack of performance as to run their own operation and provide Diamond. to accomplish anything of signifi cance a Lawrence Village trustee. state-mandated special-education ser- Life here in Lawrence is good and in his two years as Lawrence Village In the article he wrote in last week’s vices at a cost they could aff ord. This peaceful and will in all likelihood remain trustee. Five Towns Jewish Times, Uri could provision was also revolutionary. that way regardless of who is the mayor. To divert that attention, Uri claimed not point to a single accomplishment of Uri Kaufman wants me to run away For now, however, we should honor the to have reviewed my record on the Law- his that required his reelection. He was from this contract. I can’t and I won’t. tradition of the incumbent having the rence School Board (an offi ce that I am critical of my actions of over a decade I believe that it was a contract that had prerogative of running unopposed. That not seeking) in an attempt to divide the ago, most of which I will not dignify by something in it for everyone in the com- is why it is important that you vote this community into those he terms as frum addressing. However, sometimes the lie munity—not just one faction. It had fi s- year for Alex Edelman for mayor. Michael and non-frum. In the process, he appar- gets so big that one has to confront it. cal austerity. It protected the students Fragin is a diligent public servant, and his ently believed it was necessary to mis- Uri’s lie has to do with the last contract in the public-school system while allow- day will come as well.„ state, mischaracterize, twist, and dis- the Lawrence Public School teachers ing the private-school system to fl ourish tort my record of public service in order ever got in 2006 when I was a member without being strangled by increasingly Read more of Larry Gordon’s articles at 5TJT. to deceive the electorate. of the Lawrence School Board. Uri de- high teacher costs. com. Follow 5 Towns Jewish Times on Facebook, I ran for the Lawrence school board, scribed it as a “budget-busting teacher’s None of this was mentioned in Uri’s Instagram, and Twitter for updates and live videos. Comments, questions, and suggestions won, and served three years (July 2005 contract that cost taxpayers millions article. It is appalling that Uri has open- are welcome at 5TJT.com and on Facebook, through June 2008). School board elec- of dollars” that we “will be paying for… Instagram, and Twitter. tions then were not just elections; they many years to come.” Continued on Page 16 16 BEFORE YOU VOTE pertise. I’m a real-estate developer. The a company which would pay the village editor of the Five Towns Jewish Times, Continued from Page 15 village can make millions.” a guarantee of $120,000 a year, not- who, in his lead editorial in the June 8 Now, when you get elected as a trust- withstanding the fact that last year, the edition, decried public displays “of criti- ly and unjustifi ably used this contract ee, as the title clearly states, the peo- recreational facility contributed over cism by Jews of other Jews.” to seek the votes of the “frum” com- ple have the right to trust what you tell $200,000 to the village coff ers. Mr. Gordon and members of the pub- munity, claiming that I have an agenda them. You don’t get to fl y by the seat of On top of this, Uri, the real-estate de- lic: I am a Jew and I know of no law or other than that of serving the entire your pants and champion ideas that veloper and the trustee, just found out rule or regulation that says that because public. This is “religious baiting” at its you haven’t completely and thoroughly that there were a million dollars lying I am not “frum,” I am any less capable of extreme. It is something that long since thought out. Unfortunately, my friend around somewhere in the recreational serving the entire Lawrence community. should have been put to bed. There are Uri Kaufman did just that. After cham- facility that has now been paid over to We’ve come a long way in the last 15 no “frum” issues—or any other divisive pioning the idea of bringing a hotel to the village. He said he was informed of years. People who use scare tactics and issues—in Lawrence that require a vote the village of Lawrence, a commercial this by “the village administration.” Uri, who practice the politics of division as along religious lines. I just received a enterprise in a residential village, he aren’t you a part of the village adminis- Uri Kaufman has should be removed telephone call from my friend, Cindy suddenly decided that was not a good tration? Again, this is a lack of attention from offi ce. We must all enter a new age Grosz, who, after being informed of the idea. As he said in his article, “…fortu- by a man who was elected to protect us in which those who show accomplish-

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, content of Uri’s article, had this to say: nately after much careful study, I con- and to protect our investment. ment should be reelected, and those “As one of the Five Towns' leading cluded the project made no sense. If the Finally, Lawrence has a stake in how who can’t should be voted out of offi ce. Jewish activists, and an Orthodox Jew, idea came before us, I’d vote against it.” the property formerly owned by the Vote your conscience. But before you I can share fi rsthand knowledge and Uri, if you had thoroughly thought Woodmere Club should be used—or not vote, know the truth. „ experience that Stanley Kopilow is a this idea out in the beginning, you would used. I am fi rmly against building hous- friend to the entire Orthodox Jewish never have campaigned for it. That’s es on that land. Anybody who lives in community. The tactics of his oppo- your current position. But either you the area knows that the former Wood- nent, as published in a recent article, is didn’t think out your initial position be- mere Club is serviced by a two-lane road tasteless, classless, and smells of lashon fore you asked the public to accept it and (Broadway). You can’t get in and out of Catch up ha’ra, or lying gossip. Stanley and I work to trust you, or now you don’t have the Lawrence on a good day now. to bring all Jewish and non-Jewish is- good grace to admit that you changed Additional houses on that tract of sues together in a productive way. your position when the public said, “We land will make it impossible. There are on the “Stanley has worked with me on one don’t want a hotel.” I’m not sure what those who say that we must compro- important issue his opponents have ig- careful study you have now made, Uri, mise; there are those who say that we nored—bringing all Jewish people to- but it certainly was not made when you can’t win. To those people, I say, “Look gether in our community, regardless of were pushing that the Village Board at what happened on the Cerro Wire latest shul or religious affi liation.” vote in favor of it. Second, Lawrence facility. Twelve years ago they wanted Here are the issues that we do face. In is the only village in the Five Towns to to build a shopping center. The public the fi rst instance, Uri Kaufman is a self- have its own recreational facility. Uri fought it. They have not put down one breaking styled expert real-estate developer. He admitted he doesn’t use the facility. He foot of concrete as of this date.” said that he has been a real-estate de- doesn’t play golf, he doesn’t play tennis, I can only say this. If I am lucky veloper for 24 years, and yet, for months and he doesn’t have a boat. That doesn’t enough to be elected as a Lawrence he demanded that the village consider make our recreational facility any less Village trustee, I intend to serve all the news at building a hotel on the old sewer plant of a jewel that has to be protected and people—without consideration as to property where Rock Hall Road meets nurtured. Uri said that we should give whether or not they are frum. I take my 878. He said at the time, “Rely on my ex- over the management of the facility to lead from Larry Gordon, the publisher/ www.5TJT.com THE REBBE’S PERSPECTIVE The Rebbe’s intense—I daresay in- 17 Continued from Page 1 fi nite—love for every Jew is legendary.

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block his vision. 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 Many learned Jews are familiar with this Did that judge become a complete ba’al POLITICAL ROUNDUP halachah, but the Rebbe truly saw this teshuvah that night? Not exactly, but the when he looked at a Jew, and he related Rebbe caused major turmoil in his inner to the Jew accordingly. struggles, and at the end of his life he left a will requesting to be brought to kever Senate Passes Bill any regulations necessary to ensure Yisrael (Jewish burial). For a person of To Ensure All school districts are providing such his standing that was an unbelievable NY Children Are Taught instruction so that future genera- Every Jew public step of teshuvah. About The Holocaust tions of New Yorkers will never for- More important, however, than the The New York State Senate passed get the millions of innocent Jews and is a pure outcome of that anecdote is what the a measure that requires the State other persecuted groups that were Rebbe’s perspective means for us. Education Department to review murdered in the genocide. soul. The obvious lesson is how we ought to specific school districts’ teaching Senator Phillips said, “Society has look at another Jew, no matter how far guidelines and compliance with ex- an obligation to remember and con- removed from Torah and mitzvos he may isting state law to offer age-appro- tinue to condemn one of the worst The Rebbe was not naïve. He was very seem from our obscured perspective. priate instruction on the Holocaust. atrocities in human history. Pro- aware of all the shortcomings, perver- However, there is also a lesson here about The bill (S5530), sponsored by Sen- viding our children with a compre- sions, and evil deeds committed by a per- how we ought to view ourselves. We have ator Elaine Phillips (R-C, Manhas- hensive history of the world, which son. The Rebbe was faced with these re- to view ourselves, and every other Jew, as set), would also authorize the state alities all the time, and helped thousands the Rebbe did. Every Jew is a pure soul education commissioner to develop Continued on Page 22 deal with myriad life situations resulting regardless of all surrounding “stuff ,” and from these problems. Yet at no time did we must never lose sight of this truth. the Rebbe lose sight of the core person. All To truly appreciate this perspective, these issues, in the Rebbe’s eyes, are not imagine what an impact this can have if what defi nes a Jew. A Jew is truly one with we instill this pure truth in our youth. No Hashem at all times. A Jew truly wants to matter the twists and turns, even turbu- keep Torah and mitzvos. The other “stuff ” lence and downfalls, children or adoles- is not what defi nes him; they somehow got cents may experience, they will never attached to him, but they are not him. lose sight of their true essence, identify- The Rebbe had the holy eyes to see ing that this core is what defi nes them. „ Remember that article? Visit our archive section and find any issue of the 5 Towns Jewish Times online @ www.5TJT.com 22 POLITICAL ROUNDUP A recent study found that there are his students requiring some of them Based on our experience as your Continued from Page 21 significant illiteracies in America to make an argument in favor of the elected officials, we endorse Michael regarding awareness of established Holocaust. Many students were re- Fragin’s election as village mayor includes teaching the Holocaust in a facts and detailed knowledge of the portedly disturbed by the assignment without reservation. Michael brings responsible manner, is crucial in pre- Holocaust. One finding shows that that wanted students to see things significant expertise, at multiple lev- venting history from repeating itself. nearly half of all surveyed people from the point of view of Adolf Hit- els of government, to a small village. With hate-driven crimes in the head- ages 18 to 34 could not name a sin- ler and Nazi Germany. State Educa- Michael comes to every meeting pre- lines almost every day, this lesson is gle concentration camp or ghetto out tion Commissioner MaryEllen Elia pared, and examines and studies all more important than ever. I applaud of nearly 40,000 in Europe during responded a few days later promis- issues that come before the board. He my colleagues in the Senate for pass- the Holocaust. Despite this, one en- ing the assignment would not be giv- is responsive to resident inquiries. ing this bill and call on the Assembly couraging note in the survey is that en again at the particular school in Additionally, Michael has been cre- and Governor Cuomo to take action 93 percent agree that all students question. ative and anticipatory of issues af- on the measure immediately.” should learn about the Holocaust in The bill will be sent to the Assembly. „ fecting our community and has been Senator Todd Kaminsky, who co- school. proactive in trying to solve them. Mi- sponsored the bill, voted in favor of This legislation would help keep Endorsement chael is honest and a consensus build-

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, it Tuesday, and spoke on the floor the Holocaust at the forefront of ed- For Michael Fragin er who will recognize and respect op- about its merits. “We as a nation have ucation—something more important By Ed Klar, Trustee, Village of posing points of view. Michael, as a an obligation to remember and hon- than ever as the number of living Lawrence 2004-2012, and Joel Mael, longtime member of Hatzalah and as or the lives of those murdered and to Holocaust survivors decrease. The Deputy Mayor and Trustee, Village of a volunteer in other various commu- prevent one of the worst calamities state education commissioner would Lawrence 2003-2013 nity programs, has spent a significant in the history of mankind from hap- also be required to deliver a report As recent trustees of the Village of amount of time helping others in the pening again,” said Senator Kamin- on findings to the legislature and the Lawrence, we feel well qualified to greater community. sky. “I’m pleased the Senate passed governor so that all stakeholders can comment on the upcoming elections It is critical for the well-being of this crucial measure today to ensure better understand statewide school in our village. We have spent hun- our village to have Michael elected that every child in New York State is districts’ aptitude for teaching this dreds if not thousands of hours over as mayor. His perspective is a needed taught about the horrendous atroci- type of curriculum. 8–10 years working on village mat- one, and his experience and energy, ties of the Holocaust, while ensuring In March 2017, a New York school ters and have had the opportunity to with a strong financial focus, are real that the six million Jews who were gained media attention when a high- work with many of the elected offi- assets to the board and the village as murdered are never forgotten.” school teacher gave an assignment to cials and village employees. a whole. Michael can always be counted on to ask the tough questions on expen- ditures and the myriad of propos- als that come before the mayor and board. With his extensive govern- ment knowledge, he will continue to make sure that the village is comply- ing with laws and requirements. For the long-term health of our vil- lage, please vote for Michael Fragin, village mayor, on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.„

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And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up (Bamidbar 16:32) Rabbah bar Bar Chana said: I was proceeding on my travels, when an Arab said to me: “Come, and I will show you where the men of Korach were swallowed up.” I went and saw two cracks in the earth from which issued smoke. Thereupon he took a piece of clipped wool, soaked it in water, attached it to the point of his spear, and passed it over there, and it was singed. Said I to him: “Listen to what you are about to hear.” And I heard them saying thus: “Moshe and his Torah are true, and they [Korach’s company] are liars.” (Talmud, Sanhedrin 110a)

And all their goods (Bamidbar 16:32) Rabbi Levi said: The keys to Korach’s treasure houses were a load for three hundred white mules, though all the keys and locks were of leather. Rabbi Chama son of Rabbi Chanina said: Three treasures did Yosef hide in Egypt: one was discovered by Korach; one by Antoninus the son of Severus, and the third is stored away for the righteous in the World to Come. (Midrash) were nissim and nifl aos that the entire to Torah-true Judaism and came from 23 ‘THE EMPTY WAGON’: nation, religious and irreligious, experi- the Sitra Achra. This category was the enced and were completely recognized position espoused mostly by rabbis in 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 A REVIEW OF R’ YAAKOV by all—from the soldiers who liberated the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is the Kosel to the Jewish families within associated with both the Neturei Kar- the bunkers. ta and Satmar, although many in this SHAPIRO’S ATTACK Thus, the author’s abnegation of the movement have tempered this position. opinions of gedolei olam, the bomb in The second category was also an an- ON ZIONISM the Mir miraculously not exploding, the ti-Zionist position, but not to the extent experiences of soldiers and run-of-the- of category one. This position rather mill citizens, and my parents’ personal refl ects a “hold our nose and deal with BY RABBI YAIR HOFFMAN experience, leaves me with an unpleas- them” attitude. Primarily, the espousers ant aftertaste. of this category belonged to the Agudath R’ Yaakov Shapiro’s The Empty Wag- planes were bombing those of the Egyp- Throughout the book, the author at- Israel camp in its earlier stages. After on is one of the most controversial books tians. They sent a message to Egypt. tempts to demonstrate a premise which, the Holocaust and the rise of the state of to hit the Orthodox world in decades. Its Hashem made it that they changed in this reviewer’s opinion, is funda- Israel, many in this group modifi ed their 1,373 pages of text deal with the reaction the codes the previous day and did not mentally fl awed. His premise is that prewar, pre-state stance. to the Zionist movement within the Or- inform the Jordanians. This was Yad the strongly anti-Zionistic view of the A third category comprises people thodox Jewish world, as well as attempt Hashem. The complete destruction of Satmar Rebbe, zt’l, was the exact same who identify with categories #1 and to debunk much of what the Torah com- the Egyptian Air Force in hours. This view of the gedolim of the past and of the #2 socially, but look at Zionism and the munity believes about Israel’s modern was Yad Hashem.” yeshiva world. State of Israel much as Orthodox reli- history. On a personal note, my entire family To say that this premise is grossly in- gious Jews look at a hospital or a volun- For example, Rabbi Shapiro claims and I were in Yerushalayim at the time, accurate is a serious understatement. teer ambulance company. Many obser- throughout the book that the Six Day and my parents, aleihem ha’shalom, There were, historically, fi ve major vant Jews in the United States identify War was not “miraculous” at all and never stopped talking about what hap- reactions to Zionism, which we can la- with this third category. They bear no ill involved no nissim whatsoever. Rab- pened in Yerushalayim that week. My bel as categories, in the observant Jew- will toward the State of Israel and often bi Shapiro attempts to back this up mother and uncle had both been hit by ish world. There was the reaction of the show a desire to help it. They also have through Internet searches, citations of shrapnel on their way to the bunker that Satmar Rebbe, zt’l, that Zionism was es- a few U.S intelligence reports, and some we stayed in while being shelled. There sentially a movement that ran counter Continued on Page 25 quotes of the Satmar Rebbe, zt’l. My personal preference, however, is to believe in the view of Rav Chaim Shmulevitz, zt’l, the Mirrer rosh yeshiva. In Az Yashir we read the reaction of the nations in the aftermath of the exo- dus from Egypt: “Then the chieftains of Edom were startled; as for the powerful men of Moab, trembling seized them.” Rav Chaim Shmulevitz, zt’l, notes that this pasuk seems to be revealing some great chiddush or insight. Yet is it not obvious that when faced with open mir- acles people are startled and tremble (Hagaddah of the Roshei Yeshiva of Mir, p. 226)? Rav Chaim Shmulevitz answers that it is not. It is the nature of people not to change themselves even after seeing open miracles. “This explains why peo- ple around us now are not changing af- ter seeing the open miracles of the Six Day War,” adds Rav Shmulevitz. This shmuess was delivered in June 1967 in the Mirrer Yeshiva in Yerushalayim. The Mir experienced an open miracle when a bomb that crashed through the ceiling did not explode. So there we have it. Rav Chaim Shmu- levitz, zt’l, says straight out that there were open miracles. He also explains to us exactly why Rabbi Shapiro refuses to recognize the open miracles of the Six Day War. So who do we go with—Rav Chaim Shmulevitz, zt’l, or the author of this book? Reb Dan Waldman, who fought in 1967, recollects the following: “We had 200 planes. They had three entire air forces. Rabim b’yad me’atim— we had 2.5 million Jews; they had four entire nations. There were numerous miracles. “There was no feeling like it in the world. I remember soldiers saying that they will not liberate Yerushalayim from Shaar HaAshpa; they went in through the Lions’ Gate. Everyone realized that these were open miracles—chareidim in Bnei Brak and even the most secular people. “Hashem won us this war not in six days but in six hours. There were such nissim. The Jordanians knew that our 24 June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, THE EMPTY WAGON Rav Yaakov, zt’l, recited the Shehechey- 25 Continued from Page 23 anu blessing when the UN adopted

Resolution 181 on November 29, 1947. 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 a sense of appreciation toward it. Many Rav Aharon Kotler, zt’l, when told of the gedolim and roshei yeshiva hold this view passing of Resolution 181, said, “Baruch but only voice it to their close talmidim. Hashem.” Category four is composed of people Let us also not forget that Agudath who are chareidi in their halachic ob- Israel signed Israel’s Declaration of In- servance and Torah study, but identify dependence. It is disingenuous and de- with something called religious Zion- ceptive to lump these divergent views ism. They look at the development of together in one category. Yet this is what the State of Israel as part of G-d’s Di- the author does throughout the book. vine plan of redemption. The year 1948 Let us also recall that both Rav El- played a key role in G-d’s master plan of yashiv, zt’l, and Rav Shlomo Zalman redemption. Auerbach, zt’l—among numerous oth- Category fi ve’s subscribers are people er gedolim—signed a Kol Koreh that who are religious but markedly more stated: “Nodeh L’Hashem al she’zachi- secular and modern in their observance. nu b’rov rachamav v’chasadav lir’os es They are more likely to have television ha’nitzagim ha’rishonim shel kibbutz sets and partake in cultural activities galiyos im hakamasah shel medinas Yis- of secular society. Their outlook on the rael … k’dei she’artzeinu u’medinasainu State of Israel is also that it is part of a tivneh v’tischonen al taharas ha’kodesh.” Divine plan of redemption. It is inconceivable that our gedolei Rabbi Shapiro runs roughshod Torah would write such things if they through the subtle and nuanced views of shared the Satmar Rebbe’s position on gedolei Torah and misrepresents those Zionism. Rather, it is clear that these views as being in full agreement with gedolim were in the second or third cate- that of the Satmar Rebbe. They are de- gory, or perhaps somewhere in between. cidedly not. The book is fi lled with fascinating in- Rav Yosef Kahaneman, the Poneve- formation and vignettes of leading gedo- zher Rav, told Rabbi Berel Wein that lim. Much of the material is accurately he fl ew the Israeli fl ag from the roof of researched. The material, however, is the Ponevezh Yeshivah building in Bnei combined with conjecture as to the mo- Brak on Yom HaAtzmaut. When faced tivations of people in an entire move- with complaints, Rav Kahaneman re- ment. Yes, many Zionists were atheists sponded, “I fl ew the Lithuanian fl ag and tried to replace Torah-true Judaism on the roof of my yeshiva in Ponevezh with nationalism. But it is inaccurate on Lithuanian Independence Day. My and deceptive to claim that all Zionists friends, it is no worse here.” shared this agenda. Rav Binyamin Kamenetzky, zt’l, at- tested to his talmidim that his father, Kol Koreh Continued on Page 27 26 June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, THE EMPTY WAGON English. The author should have spent 27 Continued from Page 25 the four years he took to write this book to spread the brilliance of the Satmar Reb- PHOTO PROSE 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 Shockingly, the author deals with great be’s other Torah instead. gedolim in a disrespectful manner. Rav One’s time and eff ort should be placed By Gary Rabenko Kook, zt’l, was one of the leading gedolim upon building Torah and Klal Yisrael of Klal Yisrael. Rav Yosef Chaim Sonnen- through chesed, more Torah, and genuine feld, zt’l, took a trip around Eretz Yisrael ahavas Yisrael, rather than sowing fur- with him to spread Torah. ther discord in Klal Yisrael. It is disheart- ORIGINAL THINKING

he “Original Rabenko.” I am of- Your photographer’s mind should ten asked about this, which ap- be vibrant, energetic, curious, and It is disingenuous Tpears in my ads, cards, and pro- creative. It must wander to consider motional materials. Are you the father? the multitude of possibilities, still all to lump these divergent No. Are there two Rabenko photogra- the while retaining focus on you and phers? No. It’s more important than your priorities. That mind must be views together in one that! adroit at imagining what might be. In Successful photo shoots are rarely ac- other words, how things would look category. cidents. A single photo or two can easily from various perspectives and al- be an accident. But usually you won’t be ternate treatments with eager play- happy with relying on a lucky accident fulness that should never wane nor for even a single shot like a headshot. waver, even towards the end. And it There are also errors of attribution ening that this book is being sold in yeshi- Your satisfaction with any photo shoot should grow and evolve with every in the book (p. 539). The Chofetz Chaim vos; even putting aside the sinas chinam for the most part will involve or be di- shoot. never said the words “Kook Shmook”—no that the book will engender, what about rectly related to how both the photogra- Each subject would be considered matter what Rabbi Shapiro says. (Some- all the bitul Torah that it is causing? „ pher and you have approached the shoot. by that mind as a pallet of emotions one else said this and the author’s source And this really is a case of it being all in in the lexicon of expressions. Your confused the two.) Rav Hutner, zt’l, was The reviewer can be reached at the mind—in fact two minds—yours and also a talmid of Rav Kook, and for a for- yairhoff [email protected]. the photographer’s. Continued on Page 30 mer student of Chaim Berlin to deal with Rav Kook in such a disparaging manner is unnerving. The author’s attack on Rav Teichtal, zt’l, the author of Eim HaBanim Se- mei'chah, and his disparagement of him, is also most unbecoming. Rav Teichtal’s sefer has a haskamah from Rav Zalman Nechemya Goldberg, shlita, that states: “I was happy to hear from my dear friend, R’ Chaim Menachem Teichtal, shl- ita, that the wonderful book written by his brilliant, righteous, and saintly father, R’ Yissachar Shlomo Teichtal, ztvk’l … author of Responsa Mishneh Sachir, [was being published in English]. This book, which is completely holy, arouses the hearts of Isra- el to their Father in Heaven and inspires them to cherish the great mitzvah of set- tling the Land of Israel. “For some time now, this book, Eim HaBanim Semeichah, has been renowned throughout the Jewish world. Recently, R’ Moshe Lichtman, shlita, took the initiative to translate this book into English, so that the Jewish masses who do not understand the Holy Tongue (Hebrew) can benefi t [from it]. The translator has expertise in this fi eld and, undoubtedly, will produce a proper work for the benefi t of Klal Yisrael.” Rav Teichtal, zt’l, was murdered in the Holocaust. He had an extraordinary rep- utation—even greater than that of the Satmar Rebbe, zt’l, when they were both in Europe. His responsa are world-class teshuvos. This book has haskamos, but two of those who wrote it do not read English and it is almost certain that the third did not read the work in its entirety. There is no question that there were and still are numerous secular Zionists who can be characterized as anti-Torah, but is it not better to adopt the attitude of those who hope to bring them around to a Torah life- style rather than to harp on the negative issues of long ago? The author felt close to the Satmar Rebbe and felt the need to bring out his thoughts to the world. There is no ques- tion that the Satmar Rebbe was a tzaddik who built a broken nation after the war. But let’s not forget that the Satmar Reb- be himself did not want his views on the matter espoused to the gentile world in 28 June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, 29 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 30 PHOTO PROSE wants, then suddenly the photogra- can, for example, appear on one site ing and seeing to calculate what you Continued from Page 27 pher’s mind has little choice but to under “dramatic style,” but on an- really will value, appreciate, or love go reeling while trying to navigate other site as “illustrative style,” and when it is of you. They will make a photographer’s mind should delight the many misleading miles between yet as an “artistic style” by a third. quick assessment, and often will be in what could be. Its goal must never what the bride really will want and If those writing about styles cannot wrong. be just to create something different the superficiality she shares in the agree, then surely it is confusing and Consider that for the photogra- nor would it ever be satisfied just to photos she has found of others that a poor way to communicate to your pher, who is adept at working by feel, do what is expected at each event. For she knows and cares little about. Her photographer, who then would have you are probably best answering a each is different and each moment search cannot consider the condi- to wade through what you are show- question I often ask: “What would can be so much more. Of course you tions and all the unknown circum- ing and try to glean what you really you like the photos to say?” Anoth- cannot read a photographer’s mind stances involved in the making of are wanting. er question that can be helpful is: nor can that mind read your mind. those photos, which rarely are at all Many photographers have lim- “Would you like a photo session that So the more layers of confusion that obvious to the bride doing the search. itations. Others have limited skill. is fast and spontaneous, or would each mind must wade through, the Do an online search of photograph- Still others are out of practice or ill- you rather have one that is more more likelihood that much of the po- ic styles and you will quickly see that equipped to implement a photo un- controlled, measured, and precise?”

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, tential to do magic will melt down to multiple listings enumerate differ- der certain circumstances. However, If a person considers the photogra- mediocrity. ent styles while omitting others. You any of them might be very dramatic, pher to be just a button- pusher, that My aim is always to let myself be- will also find that many photos fail very artistic, or very photojournalis- person won’t believe there would be come inspired along the path of doing at making obvious examples of the tic under other circumstances. I have anything occurring in the photogra- what is right for each client. That is a very style they are meant to illus- learned from 43 years as a pro that pher’s mind. When people think this whole lot easier said than done. And trate. Multiple brides will find the very few photographers can work by way, it leads them to think for the in many ways that now can needless- same photo listed under different feel in the moment. photographer. This will make it diffi- ly be made more difficult than ever. styles and share that photo—often If you put a label on what you want cult for even a good photographer to Since I started doing photography, from totally unrelated subject types, or if you show examples of photos, get them to stop thinking about the the goal seemed to be to do what is situations, and circumstances to that then please understand that it can photos and enjoy what’s happening right for the client and for the sub- which would exist at their own wed- create many layers of isolation and all around them. ject. Yet if the bride is going to Goo- dings. confusion to someone just doing a I often start doing photography in gle photo styles and distill from the Some sites list a dozen styles and job. That photographer’s mind must some way that people don’t expect results the kind of photos that she others list five or six. The same photo find a way to process what it’s hear- until they realize, “Hey, we’re being photographed!” Sometimes I do have to start by getting people’s attention and by somehow controlling the situation, even in a loose way; otherwise, it could be total chaos rather than the controlled creative chaos that can be so productive. From my first start as a photogra- pher I was drawn to people’s emo- tions and felt my job in creating any portrait was to bring out some emo- tion. That was my original goal then and it is always first in my mind now. So many things have changed since then in lifestyle and technolo- gy to ease life. Yet in many ways my original goal of emotion can be more difficult than ever to understand and achieve now. Not difficult to achieve technically; the difficulty lies in get- ting the subject to feel rather than to think. How does a bride, caught up in the measuring, evaluating, and shop- ping of styles and packaging, totally free herself of those considerations when in front of the camera to be able to interact naturally? Similarly, the photographer must forget about all the technological options and all the expected styles, that in the mo- ment are neither natural nor appro- priate or flattering, in order to work most effectively and be inspired by what is happening in the moment, and which ultimately can have both photographer and subject looking best later. So many things can be done, but first the photographer’s mind should exclude those approaches which ei- ther technically or artistically have little likelihood of success in pro- ducing imagery that will mean most later to you. I can speak from years of experience that rarely are the most prized results anything like the ex- pectations or attempts at copying others. This was my original goal—to bring out emotion in all persons— and it still should be. „

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BY ZVI GLUCK

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, s I sit down to write this arti- yourself wondering if bingeing on al- cle, I am just days away from cohol, smoking some weed, or experi- A attending my first signifi- menting with pills is really such a big cant graduation as a father. True, it is deal. an elementary-school graduation and I am telling you right now that it is. not a high-school one, but those mile- Going down any of those roads could stone moments at any age prompt potentially set you on an extremely parents to think about the words of dangerous path, one that could have wisdom they want to offer their kids devastating consequences. Addiction at this crucial juncture in their lives. can have lifelong consequences. So I come to you today, not wearing Fatal ones, too. my Amudim hat, but as a dad, albeit Finding yourself as you are now, one who knows more than most about on the cusp of adulthood, it’s time to the challenges teens face today. realize that life is full of unexpect- As you get ready to don your cap ed surprises, and not all of them are and gown (or maybe just a suit and pleasant. There are times when the tie) you are no doubt excitedly look- going is going to be way more than ing towards the opportunities that lie tough and you just don’t know how ahead. For many of you, that means you are going to get through the day. leaving home for the first time as you Turning to drugs or alcohol to numb write the next chapter of your educa- the pain might seem like a good idea, tional career and, quite possibly for but nothing could be further from the first time ever, being responsible the truth. Whether you are 18 or 81, for yourselves. Some of the decisions numbing the pain doesn’t solve any- that lie ahead may be as simple as thing. It is a temporary escape, and where to spend Shabbos or whether once your poison of choice wears to go out for dinner with your friends, off, the pain is still going to be there. while others may involve far more Worse yet, you will have created an serious matters that can have devas- even larger problem for yourself, be- tating consequences. And with your cause when future difficulties crop parents many, many miles away, this up, drugs or alcohol will seem like the time you will be the one determining easy answer, and before you know it, what your next move will be. you can get caught up in the vicious As with so many other challeng- cycle of addiction, one that has tak- es in life, it helps to be prepared so en all too many young lives in recent when you hit one of those inevitable years. bumps in the road—and I promise And while we are discussing sensi- you, you will—you know how to deal tive subjects, there is one more issue with it. Whether you are heading off I need to address. Individuals who to yeshiva, seminary, or some oth- were abused as children are often er institute of higher learning, there afraid to speak up while they are liv- will be moments when you will wish ing at home for a variety of reasons, you were back home, surrounded by and over the past few years we have your family. There will be times when seen many young adults who go away you will be stressed out because you for a year finally seeking the help they had a tough day, you are missing a need now that they are in a safe envi- simcha back home, you are dealing ronment. If you have an incident in with unresolved issues that have your past that needs to be addressed, been tucked away in the back corners or there is something going on in your of your mind for years, or you are try- school or in your life right now that ing to find your place in an unfamil- sets off alarm bells, seek out someone iar social scene and wondering why you trust and tell them that you need on earth you ever thought spending a their help or call Amudim’s Israel of- year away from home would be a good fice which was created to deal with idea. At moments like that, when you exactly these situations. Know that are feeling lost and vulnerable, escap- far from feeling embarrassment or ing reality by getting drunk or high shame for things that may have taken might seem like an excellent idea. place that were beyond your control, Or consider this scenario. You dealing with them head on is an act of are away in school and have really incredible bravery. I cannot empha- clicked with your new friends. They size enough just how important it is to are fun, they really get you, and now deal with unresolved issues like these that they are far away from their par- now, before you choose a spouse and ents’ watchful eyes, they know how to start a family of your own, because, as party like nobody’s business. While with so many other situations in life, you are undoubtedly mature enough burying serious problems is a recipe to realize that they are clearly overin- for disaster as they only come back to dulging, you really want to fit in and be one of the gang and you may find Continued on Page 86 33 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 34 5 TOWNS FOODIES PEREG PUSHES THE (RESEALABLE) ENVELOPE AGAIN WITH 3 NEW VARIETIES OF CRISPY ALL-NATURAL

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And On the son of Peles (Bamidbar 16:1) Said Rav: On the son of Peles was saved by his wife. She said to him: “What matters it to you? Whether the one remains leader or the other becomes leader, you will be but a follower.” Said he: “But what can I do? I have taken part in their counsel, and they have sworn me to be with them.” She said: “Sit here, and I will save you.” She gave him wine to drink, intoxicated him, and laid him down within [the tent]. Then she sat down at the entrance and loosened her hair. Whoever came [to summon him] saw her and retreated. Meanwhile, Korach’s wife joined in and said to him: “See what Moshe has done! He himself has become king; his brother he appointed High Priest; his brother’s sons he has made the vice High Priests. If terumah is brought, he decrees: Let it be for the priest. If the tithe is brought, which belongs to you [i.e., to the Levite], he orders: Give a tenth part thereof to the priest. Moreover, he has had your hair cut off (cf. Bamidbar 8:7) and makes sport of you as though you were dirt . . . ; for he was jealous of your hair.” Said he to her: “But he has done likewise!” She replied: “Since all the greatness was his, he said also: ‘Let me die with the Philistines’ . . .” Thus it is written: “A wise woman builds her house” (Mishlei, 14:1)— this refers to the wife of On the son of Peles; “but the foolish woman destroys it with her hands”—this refers to Korach’s wife. (Talmud, Sanhedrin 109b) 5 grapes kling water and garnish with lime 37 1 slice serrano pepper wedge.

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NIGHT FLOWER 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 By Esther Rapaport

Chapter 10 the problem?” A depressing silence descended on Part III the kitchen. Yoel silently finished his “Wow.” coffee and put the empty cup back “It must have been seriously trau- on the counter. “In any case, Chaiky, matic for you.” Shifra’s arms were let’s move on,” he said, passing his folded. hand over his forehead. “The fact “Yes. I was very confused.” that a non-Jew lived in Abba and Yoel was still standing near the Ima’s house for seven years, and that counter, his cup of coffee resting it was very painful, doesn’t mean that near him. “Not to mention for Abba anyone who comes to live in another and Ima…” person’s house for whatever reason “Yes. Abba was broken by the fact will suddenly be revealed as a non- that for years, they had allowed a Jew.” gentile to live in their house without “Of course,” Chaiky agreed. knowing. The wine, the bishul akum, “So as far as you are concerned, you you know… And besides that, Ima was can think about the idea of someone also broken by the betrayal.” coming to live here with you and the “True, but she wouldn’t have want- children?” ed Anna to stay with them once the “In theory, yes. We just need to truth had come out, right?” check out who it is.” “Right.” Chaiky didn’t like Shifra’s At night, Chaiky dreamed of herself cold analysis. “But this bombshell hanging a huge notice on the door of was still really painful for her. She her office: “Seeking someone to live wanted that Anna would not have with me.” A moment later, Elka en- given up so fast on all the beautiful tered, dragging Noa and laughing things she had learned from them gleefully. “Here!” she announced. over the years. That she should have “We found your person, Chaiky! Noa argued with her aunt and uncle, and will be very happy to live with you!” tried to find proof that they were Elka cackling in her dreams woke lying, to insist that she really was a Chaiky up, and she needed a few min- Jew… That she shouldn’t have just utes to shake off the strange dream. gotten up and walked out like that.” Where did Noa live, come to think of “Why should they lie about this?” it? Since she’d become more obser- Shifra was asking such annoying vant, she’d left her parents’ home, questions. she’d related. This girl’s entire back- “Because if they suddenly took an ground was very murky, including interest in her and wanted her to get details of her family and her current a higher education and whatever else address. Apparently only Elka knew she said, the simplest way to bring everything about her. her back to them without any war But as for the dream, she could with Abba and Ima would be to say relax. It was not going to come true. that she was a gentile, and that would Noa wouldn’t want to come live with be it.” her, and she didn’t want Noa. “So why did they give her to them Having Noa at the community cen- in the first place?” Now it was Yoel ter was by far enough for her. „ asking. “Because when she was a little girl, Esther Rapaport is a prolifi c author whose it was very convenient for them that novels include Diamond in the Rough, Divided Attention, Behind the Scenes, Without a Trace, someone else should be busy with the Dance of the Puppet, Blood Brothers, and The exhausting job of raising her, right? Kenya Conspiracy. She resides in Israel. Stay And when she was big and could be tuned for the next installment in next week’s Five more independent, then what was Towns Jewish Times or visit 5tjt.com for more.

“The entire community is holy and G-d is amongst them; why do you raise yourselves above the congregation of G-d?” (Bamidbar 16:3) Korach said to them: All heard at Sinai the commandment, “I am the L-rd your G-d”! If you alone had heard it while they had not, you could have claimed superiority. But now that they have all heard it, “Why do you raise yourselves above the congregation of G-d?” (Rashi; Midrash Rabbah) Korach took 250 magistrates, most of them from the tribe of Reuven his neighbors, and dressed them in garments that were wholly of blue wool. They came and stood before Moshe and asked him: “If a garment is made entirely of blue wool, what is the law as regards it being exempted from the obligation of tzitzis?” Moshe answered them: “It is subject to the obligation of tzitzis.” They began to laugh at him, saying: “If a garment of another sort is absolved by a single thread of blue wool, this garment, composed wholly of blue wool, cannot absolve itself?” Korach further challenged Moshe: “If a house is full of Torah scrolls, what is the law? Does it need a mezuzah on its doorpost or not?’’ Replied Moshe, “It is obligated.” Said Korach: “The entire Torah, consisting of 275 chapters, does not absolve this house, and the [two] chapters in the mezuzah absolve it? G-d did not command you these laws—you have invented them yourself.” (Rashi; Midrash Rabbah) 40 but two chapters of Torah, the Shema It’s when we hit the “Outside” that we Yisrael. A whole houseful of books with encounter temptation and turmoil. The the entire Torah won’t do the trick and a challenge every Jew must face is to re- INSIGHTS ON THE TORAH little mezuzah will? It doesn’t make any main proudly Jewish even in the face of sense, argued Korach. confl icting cultures, curious looks, and Why was Moshe’s answer correct? often hostile attitudes. What indeed is the signifi cance of In the German-Jewish community a small parchment on the doorpost of old, there was a slogan that has long KORACH: INSIDE/OUTSIDE in relation to a library inside? The been discredited. “Yehudi b’veitecha v’ish Lubavitcher Rebbe explained that it b’tzeitecha,” “Be a Jew in your home and From Where I Stand all depends on location. The books are a man outside.” The Nazis did not distin- inside; the mezuzah is outside. When guish between Jews who looked Jewish there are Jewish texts inside our study and those who had removed any visible BY RABBI YOSSY GOLDMAN and living rooms, this indicates that the identifying marks. Today, traditional ome arguments are petty aff airs the end, Korach and his henchmen were home is a Jewish home. This is good and dress refl ecting a national character is

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, between small people who aren’t swallowed by the earth in a Divine dis- as it should be. But what happens when common, accepted, and respected—from Sbig enough, so they need to stand play of rather unearthly justice. we leave the comfortable confi nes of our Scottish kilts to Arab kaffi yehs. The out- up for their perceived honor or imagi- The Midrash reveals some of the be- home? Do we cease to be Jewish? landish hairstyles of sportsmen and ce- nary status. Other arguments are classic hind-the-scenes dialogue and debate The mezuzah is at the threshold of our lebrities are not only accepted, but mim- diff erences of opinion between people between these men. Remember, Kor- homes, at the juncture and crossover icked by millions of mindless wannabes. of stature, where each has an opinion ach was no pushover. Besides being of between our inner lives and outer lives. Is it too much to expect a Jew to assert worthy of consideration. We need to be noble lineage, he was clever, wealthy, As we make the transition from private his Jewishness in unfamiliar corporate able to discern the subtleties beneath and charismatic. One of the questions person to public citizen, we desperately territory or to keep the yarmulke on his the surface of any debate before formu- Korach put to Moshe was this: Does a need to be reminded of who we are and head even when he walks out of shul? lating our own view. house full of holy books still require a that we take our identity with us wher- Moshe rejected Korach’s argument with This week’s parashah tells the story of mezuzah? Moshe answered that it did. ever we may go. There is only One G-d, good reason. The mezuzah does not re- the mutiny of Korach, a cousin of Moshe, Korach scoff ed at the idea, ridiculing says the little scroll, whether in our pri- place the need for Jewish libraries, but who challenged Moshe’s authority. In Moshe. The little mezuzah contains vate domain or in the big, wide world it serves as a perennial reminder on our outside. doorways. As we step out of our home to One of the many works by well- enter the outside world, it beckons us to known author Herman Wouk is an take our G-d and our Torah, our values, autobiographical novel called Inside, and our traditions along with us. „ Outside, in which he portrays his own Rabbi Yossy Goldman was born in Brooklyn inner struggles straddling two confl ict- and was sent in 1976 by the Lubavitcher Rebbe ing worlds. His pious Talmudist zayde as an emissary to serve the Jewish community (grandfather) had a profound infl uence of Johannesburg, South Africa. He is Senior on him, but so did Hollywood and Broad- Rabbi of the Sydenham Shul and president of the way. It took him a long time to fi nd his South African Rabbinical Association. His sefer “From Where I Stand: Life Messages from the way and settle into an observant Jewish Weekly Torah Reading” was published by Ktav lifestyle while still writing bestsellers. and is available at Jewish book shops or online Being Jewish “Inside” is relatively easy. at www.ktav.com. But wait—I thought we’re not allowed mation regarding these sprinkling 41 to use a double-hekish for sacrifi cial law! procedures—even information that

Now R’ Akiva can answer that there’s is only known through an addition- 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 REAL CLEAR DAF no problem here since the teaching in al hekish—is to be applied outside as question only partially relies on a dou- well. By Rabbi Shmuel Wise ble-hekish (for the basic sprinkling pro- By contrast, regarding the double-hek- cedure is described explicitly by each ish from Bechor to Todah to Shelamim, animal; we only needed the fi rst hekish without hekish #1 (that established that to nail down the exact number of sprin- there is even such a thing as a kohanic A review of some of this week’s daf pur. The Torah tells us that when inside klings). But according to R’ Yishmael breast/thigh portion by Todah) there is yomi key concepts (Parashas Kor- the Holy of Holies with the blood of the this double-hekish should not be al- zero basis for hekish #2. So since this is ach – Zevachim) bull, the kohen gadol performs an un- lowed! a clear-cut chain that begins from one Q . Are there times when we can use a specifi ed number of upward sprinklings In its second approach, the Gemara hekish and then continues to another, it double-hekish in the laws of sacrifi ces? and seven downward sprinklings. When suggests the following distinction in is proscribed by the rule on 49b. Thus, A. We explored this question on teaching the sprinklings of the goat, the defense of R’ Yishmael. By these Yom the Gemara concludes that no refuta- 57a–57b in the daf this week. The Gema- Torah indicates that one upward sprin- Kippur sacrifices, the second hekish tion of R’ Yishmael can be drawn from ra there is discussing the timeframe for kling is performed but does not specify is clearly intended by the Torah, ir- the derashah concerning the Yom Kip- eating the meat of a Korban Bechor. R’ the number of downward sprinklings. respective of whether or not we make pur sacrifi ces.„ Akiva there explains that this halachah The matter is clarifi ed once the verse the first hekish. That is because the is derived from the fact that the Torah compares these two sacrifi ces (hekish Torah does explicitly require upward Rabbi Wise is maggid shiur of Real Clear compares Bechor to “the breast and #1). We are thereby taught that one up- and downward sprinklings by these Daf (realcleardaf.com), a website and mobile app that off ers free audio shiurim and other thigh portions.” Which breast/thigh ward sprinkling and seven downward animals, and thus the comparison be- resources to assist your journey through Shas. portions? That of Korban Shelamim sprinklings are performed by each an- tween the outside procedure with the He is also the director of Tehillim Together (which are waved and given to the ko- imal. The Torah then compares the inside procedure does at least teach (tehillimtogether.com), a mobile app (for iOS hen), and thus the Torah indicates that sprinklings performed outside the Holy us to perform those procedures out- and Android) that off ers a translated sefer just as a Shelamim has an eating time- of Holies to the ones performed inside side of the Holy of Holies, too. Once Tehillim and facilitates Tehillim groups. To be a sponsor or to reach Rabbi Wise, please write to frame of two days, so does a Korban Be- (hekish #2), which tells us that the same it is clear that the Torah wants us to [email protected] or call 855-ASK- chor. number of sprinklings for each animal is make this second hekish, it’s reason- RCD-1 (275-7231). Read more of Rabbi Wise’s However, the fi ery scholar R’ Yose performed outside, too. able to assume that all known infor- articles at 5TJT.com. HaGalili (who really got off to a great start here on his fi rst offi cial day of joining the High Court) points out that we could just as easily understand the above comparison to be referring to the breast/thigh of Korban Todah. Since Todah has a timeframe of only one day, this would teach us that a Bechor, too, only gets one day (and it’s more reason- able to understand it this way given the rule of “Don’t grab too much,” which states that when faced with a choice in Scriptural interpretation, we go with the reading that yields the smaller num- ber). R’ Akiva responds by making an additional derashah from the verse that indicates that the longer timeframe is intended. R’ Yishmael objects that R’ Akiva didn’t need this last derashah since the suggested alternative—that the Torah wants us to compare Bechor to Todah— violates the derashah rule that was es- tablished on 49b that we may not use a double-hekish (Scriptural comparison) to derive sacrifi cial laws. For the very law that the breast/thigh of Todah is given to the kohen is itself only known based on a hekish to Shelamim. So going from Shelamim to Todah (hekish #1), and then from Todah to Bechor (hekish #2) would be an illegal double-hekish! The Gemara then explains that R’ Akiva would respond by pointing out that we are not dealing with a classic double-hekish since each individu- al hekish isn’t dealing with the same halachah. For hekish #1 is dealing with the basic obligation to give the breast/ thigh to the kohen. Hekish #2, on the other hand, is dealing with the one-day timeframe for eating the sacrifi ce. That the breast/thigh of Todah has a one- day timeframe is known not based on any hekish but simply based on the fact that the Torah assigns this timeframe to Todah itself. Being that a critical part of the teaching is being derived from only a single hekish, R’ Akiva argues that this does not fall under the scope of the dou- ble-hekish rule. The Gemara attempts to refute the opinion of R’ Yishmael from an appar- ent double-hekish that is made regard- ing the inner bull and goat of Yom Kip- 42 sation” with Hashem went, and he told gan urging young couples to move out me his visit was much more powerful of town to go on shlichus to far corners than anything he expected. In this stage of the globe. He accomplished what he BACKALIYAH TO CHRONICLE BASICS of his life, he has no ties to Chabad, but did with no shortage of opposition from he felt such a connection and deep re- within and without. By RabbiShmuel Tuvia Katz Teldon spect for the Rebbe. He told me he real- Many people take for granted the ized that if not for the Rebbe, “I would work of Chabad and the accomplish- be a regular non-observant Jew living in ments of the Rebbe. Some people like some suburb like Dix Hills and probably to stay focused on a bad Chabad experi- be even further from Torah than the way ence they once had, or they dislike black AGAINST ALL ODDS I grew up.” He wondered what motivated hats, or they’ve had a theological dis- the Rebbe to go out on the limb to trans- agreement with Chabad. n preparation for the 24th yahrzeit well-respected chassidishe therapist form Chabad and reach out to every Jew Most of them are not aware of the of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, zt’l, this in Jerusalem. in the world. He was fi lled with a level of thousands of growing Chabad institu- IShabbos, Gimmel Tammuz, I have Two years ago, I received a call from gratitude that he rarely felt before in his tions, the thriving communities, and June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, dedicated three essays to his teachings him, and he mentioned that on his up- life. Being in the presence of the Rebbe, the high level of observance that the and the worldwide organization he in- coming trip to the States he wanted to even now, gave him a sense of awe and shluchim have introduced. They have spired. This is the third in the series. visit the ohel of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. humility, which was very emotional. not visited the former USSR, South Af- Many years ago, one of our Long I was happy to hear from him and we I was touched by his explanation and rica, the Far East, and Australia to see Island Chabad rabbis became friend- made a date. While preparing for our wished that I, too, could feel, on a regu- how vibrant Torah Judaism is there. ly with a Jewish secular high-school visit, I asked him why he wanted to do lar basis, the same intense sense of grat- They don’t know about the hundreds of student. This student was involved this, and his answer was sincere. “I just itude to the Rebbe for all he has done for day schools and thousands of buildings with sports, had good grades, and did want to give hakaras ha’tov to the Reb- me and for my family. It is hard to imag- Chabad has built, and have not met the all the things teens normally do. Like be.” Once we arrived, I gave him basic ine how one person can accomplish so hundreds of thousands of Jews who every Jew, he had a Jewish soul on instructions about what to write and much and aff ect so many lives all over are now shomer Shabbos because of the fire, but he didn’t know it until he met what to do, and told him to take his time. the world. This is especially true when Rebbe. They probably have not heard the rabbi. Then, slowly but surely, he Twenty minutes after going in, he re- we consider that the Rebbe met with about the young couples—who never became more and more involved with turned to the tent, and I could see he was strong opposition from many well-re- even saw the Rebbe—who are now mov- Torah to the point that today he is a red-eyed. I asked him how his “conver- spected Chabad families when he be- ing to small Jewish enclaves in Reykja- vik, Iceland, and Whitefi sh, Montana, in order to reach out to their fellow Jews. Hopefully, the rest of us will stop to look at the big picture and ask ourselves this question: “Where would world Jew- ry be today if not for the Rebbe?” While most Brooklyn rabbis in the 1950s and 60s were trying to build their congrega- tions, the Rebbe was trying to send peo- ple away to build Judaism around the world. He insisted that the farther away you move, the better it is. The whole world was his playing fi eld. As Rabbi Jonathan Sacks commented, “The Reb- be did not look to create followers; he wanted to create leaders.” We, who live in Queens and on Long Island, and especially in the Five Towns area, have a special merit and opportu- nity since we are so close to the Rebbe’s ohel in Cambria Heights. The resting place of a tzaddik has always been con- sidered holy ground and a fi tting place to deliver our prayers to HaKadosh Ba- ruch Hu. If you have never been to the Rebbe’s ohel, you may be surprised by what you will experience there, as was my Yerushalmi ba’al teshuvah. If you have been there before, Gimmel Tam- muz is still as good a time as any to go and thank the Rebbe for all he has done for you, and to thank Hashem for send- ing such a soul to the world. I look forward to seeing you there! „

Rabbi Tuvia Teldon is the regional director of Chabad Lubavitch of Long Island. He can be reached at [email protected]. For more information and inspiration, visit www. chabadli.org or Facebook.com/RabbiTeldon to view his weekly broadcasts. Read more of Rabbi Teldon’s articles and view his videos at 5TJT.com. Remember that article? Visit our archive section and find any issue of the 5 Towns Jewish Times online @ www.5TJT.com derblank writes that these topics and 43 the underlying texts demand rigorous

ROCHELLE'S 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 study. He suggests that, ideally, one should read the texts and analyze them REVIEWS attentively and not trust his interpreta- tion. By Rochelle Miller As Rabbi Wiederblank has so astute- ly written, the challenge of real faith comes with its challenges of making ILLUMINATING JEWISH THOUGHT: sense of the many seemingly contra- dictory ideas we see daily. Through the EXPLORATIONS OF FREE WILL, pages of his work, the author brings the reader along on his journey, off ering THE AFTERLIFE, AND THE MESSIANIC ERA no answers but in their stead, an abun- dance of thought-provoking sources. uthored by Rabbi Netanel Wie- said Rabbi Mordechai Willig, Rabbi Dr. Illuminating Jewish Thought is an ex- derblank, a maggid shiur at Ye- Sol Roth Chair in Talmud and Contem- ceptional sourcebook dealing with some Ashiva University, Illuminating porary Halacha at RIETS. “It is a mas- of the most fundamental and essential Jewish Thought: Explorations of Free terful presentation of the fundamentals topics in Jewish philosophy. For those Will, the Afterlife, and the Messianic of faith, written clearly and annotated seeking answers to these questions, it Era is the fi rst volume in a trilogy that thoroughly. His comprehensive contri- will serve as an indispensable guide. „ explores the theological foundations of bution is invaluable for sincere students Jewish faith. Launched by Yeshiva Uni- of ikarei emunah.” derstood to prevent anyone from falling Rochelle Maruch Miller is a contributing versity and Koren Publishers Jerusa- Erudite and meticulously researched, into the intellectual pit of blind faith. editor for the Five Towns Jewish Times. She is a journalist, creative media consultant, lem, the volume was released by Maggid Illuminating Jewish Thought is an ex- Detailed in the book are topics and lecturer, and educator, and writes for Books, an imprint of Koren Publishers traordinary guide to understanding questions that form the bedrock of Ju- magazines, newspapers, websites, and private Jerusalem, last April. some of the most fundamental and pro- daism. There are no easy answers to the clients. She welcomes your comments at With the approach and scope of a found concepts in Judaism. The philo- many diffi cult and challenging matters [email protected]. Read more of master educator, Rabbi Wiederblank sophical concepts detailed must be un- that this book deals with. Rabbi Wie- Rochelle Miller’s articles at 5TJT.com. brings together a wide array of Jew- ish texts ranging from philosophical to Kabbalistic, ancient to modern, in a clear and accessible source book. In this fi rst off ering, the latest in the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) hashkafah series, he illustrates the richness of the Jewish scholastic tradition while examining free will, the afterlife, the Messianic era, and oth- er fundamental religious discussions through the prism of Jewish thought. “I began teaching machshavah while serving as scholar-in-residence at Beth Israel Synagogue in Edmonton, Alber- ta,” said Rabbi Wiederblank. “Because the congregants were most interested in learning about topics like the after- life, free will, and the Messianic era, I sought a source book that presented and elucidated the primary sources on these topics, but I was unable to fi nd one. So, I began collecting and organizing sources myself. Many of these ‘source-sheets’ form the root of the Illuminating Jewish Thought series, in addition to modifi ed lecture notes on these topics, which I have taught at YU.” Throughout the three-volume series, primary sources are presented in their original language, with modern English translation, enabling readers to analyze the texts independently, while Rabbi Wiederblank illuminates the complex concepts. Illuminating Jewish Thought reveals the bedrock upon which the nexus of Jewish belief and thought is built. “Rabbi Netanel Wiederblank has au- thored an outstanding hashkafi c work,” 44 that he was davening Ma’ariv while Tam, one may do melachah at least everyone else was davening Minchah! until 40 minutes after sunset. This DAF YOMI The debate regarding the proper created an untenable situation in the time to daven Minchah and Ma’ariv New York metro area, where many By Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow is at least 1,000 years old; this unre- Litvishe Jews assumed it was already solved debate still garners discus- Shabbos after sunset on Friday, and sion. On one extreme is the Chazon they witnessed chassidim still per- Ish. He rules that one should not even forming melachah. Rav Aharon Kot- CALL IT A NIGHT begin Minchah unless he can finish ler, zt’l, forged an agreement with his Shemoneh Esrei by sunset. On the the chassidic community such that ears ago, a Litvishe individ- pulled into a Satmar bungalow colo- opposite extreme are the chassidishe everyone would agree to refrain from ual was on his way to Camp ny to catch a minyan for Ma’ariv. To poskim who say you can daven Min- melachah beginning at sunset on Fri- Y Sternberg, a girls’ camp in his dismay, they were already up to chah l’chatchilah even 50 minutes af- day. Narrowsburg, New York. Although Shemoneh Esreh. He began davening ter sunset. In terms of ending Shabbos in New there were married men on campus, Shemoneh Esrei with them, intending The general opinions are some- York, virtually no one ends Shabbos

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, it was always difficult to find ten to say Kriyas Shema and the berachos times referred to as the Gra and Rab- using the Vilna Gaon’s earlier time. men for the minyanim. If they had a afterward. Lo and behold, in the mid- beinu Tam. The Gra, or the Vilna A common custom in New York is to minyan for Minchah and Ma’ariv, it dle of his silent recitation of Shem- Gaon, says that only until sunset can end Shabbos at 50 minutes past sun- would only be close to shkiah time. oneh Esrei, he hears the chazan begin one say it is definitely daytime. Rab- set. Still, scrupulous individuals end Since it was already dark, he knew chazaras ha’Shatz! Everyone knows beinu Tam in Tosfos (Zevachim 56a) Shabbos 72 minutes past sunset to that even if there were a Ma’ariv min- there is no chazaras ha’Shatz at says that definite daytime extends comply with Rabbeinu Tam’s original yan, he had already missed it. So he Ma’ariv! It suddenly dawned on him longer. While there is some uncer- opinion. tainty in this regard also, it seems If you are wondering what the cor- that as originally promulgated, defi- rect time is to end Shabbos, don’t feel œÁªš nite daytime according to Rabbeinu bad if you cannot figure it out. Hon- Tam extends up until 58 and a half orable Johnny Lee Baynes, a judge in minutes after sunset; 72 minutes af- the Kings County Supreme Court in ter sunset it is definitely nighttime. the 2nd Judicial District of New York, Rav Moshe Feinstein, zt’l, is of the couldn’t really figure it out either. Litigation? Monetary Dispute? Divorce? opinion that if Rabbeinu Tam had A lawsuit is generally initiated by Resolve the matter according to Halacha. For over 50 years, this quiet jewel of the Torah community has settled our differences. lived in New York, he would have said serving the opposing party a copy of that 50 minutes after sunset is defi- the court papers. New York’s General ™°¢±§™¾œ¦¢©š±œž›¢™¨¢œ³¢šÅRabbinical Alliance of America nitely nighttime. Business Law §13 requires that de- Locations in Brooklyn, the Five Towns, Monsey, Passaic, NJ and Norwalk CT. This debate exists regarding any fendants not be served during their For information, please contact us at: issue that is dependent on when the Sabbath. If a Jewish person is served 1-800-265-9820 halachic day ends and when the hala- on Shabbos, that may be grounds for Fax 1-888-371-7480 chic night begins. The most common dismissal. Rabbi Chaim Komendant [email protected] Rabbi Herschel Kurzrock issue is regarding Shabbos. Accord- A frum Jewish couple was being Menahel/Chaver Bais Din Av Bais Din www.bdigud.org ing to the Vilna Gaon, after sunset sued by a corporation. There is no FAIR HONEST COST EFFECTIVE on Friday it may already be Shab- * * bos. Whereas, according to Rabbeinu Continued on Page 68 45 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 46 WHEN HARAV CHAIM KANIEVSKY, SHLITA, WAS MOVED TO TEARS Dorshei HaDaf Program Launched At Home of Rav Chaim Kanievsky

BY CHAIM GOLD t was an emotional moment at the home of Rav Chaim Kanievsky, Ishlita. No one was expecting it, but suddenly Rav Chaim was moved to tears. He was visibly emotional and could not contain himself. What caused Rav Chaim to cry? It was a story about remarkable ahavas haTorah told by his

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, chavrusa and close confi dant, Rav Elya Mann, shlita. The event was a pesicha event, the day after Shavuos, marking the inauguration of Dorshei HaDaf, a new Dirshu project that will feature a hotline whereby any- one who has a question on that day’s daf can call a number and receive answers from a rotating team of talmidei cha- chamim who will be charged with an- swering the phones. The Question That So Deeply Moved Rav Chaim At that event, Rav Elya Mann related, “Today is 7 Sivan, the yahrzeit of the fa- mous ger tzedek of Vilna, Rav Avrohom ben Avrohom. When Rav Avrohom was taken to be burned al kiddush Hashem Rav Chaim Kanievsky meeting with Hanhalas Dirshu regarding the Dorshei HaDaf program for converting to Judaism, he request- ed from those who came to kill him that they honor his one fi nal request. They agreed. “He asked to be taken to the Vilna Gaon. They brought him, and he asked the Gaon the following question: ‘We know the rule of ‘zerizim makdimim l’mitzvos—one should perform mitzvos with alacrity.’ According to that dictum I should be running to fulfi ll this mitz- vah of dying al kiddush Hashem. On the other hand, the quicker I run, the quick- er I will hasten my death, and one must not hasten one’s death. What should I do? Run quickly or not?’” Upon hearing Rav Elya tell over the question, Rav Chaim became extremely emotional and let out a sob. Clearly, the ger tzedek’s love of Torah and mesiras nefesh touched him deeply. Rav Mann continued, “Before the Gaon had a chance to answer his ques- tion, the soldiers hustled Rav Avrohom away. The Gaon rushed to the window and shouted after him, ‘Reb Avrohom, quicker!’ Rav Avrohom began to walk quickly…” Rav Mann remarked to Rav Chaim, “How much time did Rav Avrohom mer- Rav Dovid Hofstedter greeting Rav Chaim Kanievsky it to learn Torah before he was killed? Still, we see what an exalted level of At the home of Rav Gershon Edelstein, those who have been tested cumulative- Rav Gershon also commented that the Torah he was able to reach. That is the shlita, senior rosh yeshiva of Ponove- ly on the entire Shas with Gemara Rashi, main thing is to increase Torah learning, power of immersion in Torah.” zh, Rav Boruch Dov Diskin, shlita, rosh and Tosafos over the past two or three both in quality and quantity, and if test- yeshiva at Yeshiva Orchos Torah and machzorim of the daf ha’yomi, and ap- ing succeeds in doing this, then it is a vi- Dorshei HaDaf, Another primary composer of the Dirshu tests, point them to be available on the Dorshei tal, positive tool. Aid To Torah Learning as well as Dirshu’s nasi, Rav Dovid Hof- HaDaf hotline to off er learners answers The rosh yeshiva commented that Dirshu has made it its mission to facil- stedter, and Rabbi Avigdor Bernstein, to any questions that they have.” when large gatherings celebrating the itate and encourage limud haTorah with a senior member of Dirshu’s hanhalah, accomplishments of lomdei Torah bring accountability among all segments of explained to the rosh yeshiva how the HaRav Gershon chizuk in learning and result in more Klal Yisrael and has invested a tremen- new program came about. “Today, those Edelstein, Shlita: people learning Torah, it is a great chizuk. dous amount of resources to empower learning the daf ha’yomi often come up The Main Thing Yidden the world over to maximize both with questions that they cannot answer. Is To Increase Kinyan HaShas the quality and the quantity of the Torah The nature of daf ha’yomi learning and Torah Learning Graduates Explain that they learn. the amount that must be covered dai- Rav Gershon gave his heartfelt bera- How Tests Transformed The latest program, Dorshei HaDaf, ly often doesn’t allow for a protracted chah, saying that anything that will help Their Learning is another aid to Torah learning that amount of time to research questions. improve people’s learning and deepen One of the unique aspects of the Dir- Dirshu is providing as a service to Klal What Dirshu has done is take some of their understanding of learning is a good shu Dorshei HaDaf program is the fact Yisrael. their most capable talmidei chachamim, and important thing. that the hotline is manned by those who kinyan. For every acquisition of ma- 47 terial possessions there are Mishnay-

os that explain how that kinyan takes 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 place. With regard to Torah as well, there is a Mishnah that delineates how to acquire Torah. That Mishnah is the one that enumerates the 48 ways to acquire Torah. The fi rst way to acquire Torah, the Mishnah says, is ‘talmud,’ to learn.’” What is ‘Talmud’? What does talmud mean and how is it acquired? The simple answer is that talmud means to sit and learn Torah. It makes no diff erence what a person’s “job” is— whether he learns all day or engages in parnassah for part of the time. It all depends on what your primary focus is. If your primary focus is Torah, it means that you are a “talmid,” a learner. It makes no diff erence whether you are engaged in other activities for part of the day. You are a ‘learner;’ that is what defi nes you! A person must use every free minute to learn and must make sure that he has free minutes to learn. Meeting at the home of Rav Gershon Edelstein to discuss the new Dorshei HaDaf Program This is especially important when it how eff ective Dirshu’s tests were in comes to daf ha’yomi. There are times enhancing his own learning. “Firstly, when a person is busy. He does not have of course, taking a test creates a tre- the time to learn, it is diffi cult for him to mendous feeling of obligation to know learn. Still, if he knows that he is learn- the material. It is, however, much deep- ing the same daf all of Klal Yisrael is er than that. I think the most power- learning, he will somehow fi nd the time ful eff ect that Dirshu has had on me is to keep up; he will engage in ‘talmud’ the sipuk, the spiritual satisfaction in even when it is diffi cult. That is the fi rst learning, that it brings. There is noth- kinyan of the 48—learning. ing that can describe the rush that one [Rav Chaim told me another interest- feels when, after the test, you get the ing thing, relates Rav Mann.] answer sheet and determine if what When a child who is becoming bar you wrote was correct. When you see mitzvah comes to ask [Rav Chaim] that you were matzliach, the pleasure is what spiritual undertaking he should incomparable! accept upon himself in honor of his “One reason is because when a per- bar mitzvah, Rav Chaim says, “To learn son does well on a Dirshu test he knows Shas.” that he succeeded in really knowing [I ask Rav Chaim, “Shas?!”] the Gemara. Dirshu doesn’t ask riddles [He replies, “Why not?”] or “Gotcha!” questions but rather asks That is “learning.” Rav Dovid Hofstedter greeting Rav Gershon Edelstein solid and comprehensive questions Learning means Shas, but it doesn’t have succeeded in taking and excelling Hofstedter. He wanted to hear about that encompass the essence of the sug- have to be done in one night. When a on Dirshu tests on multiple machzorim our experiences taking the tests, so that ya. It is mindboggling to contemplate person learns daf ha’yomi, he learns of Shas. Rav Yaakov Hain, shlita, rosh he could hear feedback on how to make the amount of Torah that Dirshu has one daf today and another daf tomor- kollel of Kollel Yissocher B’Ohalecha the program even more eff ective. I an- caused to be learned. I often say that row, as the Gemara teaches, “The wise and a shoel u’meishiv in Yeshiva Orchos swered that I had already been tested the night before a Dirshu test, there person says, ‘Today I will learn one Torah, the yeshiva founded and headed in programs run by several diff erent or- is a massive infusion of Torah being page and tomorrow another.’ The wise by HaRav Aharon Leib Shteinman, zt’l, ganizations and now I am with Dirshu. learned in the world; a z’chus that can- person does not say, ‘How am I going explained what it was that enabled him He asked me, ‘If other organizations are not be properly quantifi ed!” to learn so much? How can I fi nish the to become one of the individuals who doing this, why is Dirshu necessary?’ I entire Shas?’ The way to acquire Shas is will be answering the phones for the replied that Dirshu is the only organi- The ‘Kinyan’ Imperative by learning one daf after another with Dorshei HaDaf program. zation that has diff erent tracks for Ge- At the home of Rav Chaim, Rav Eli- consistency.” He said, “I have a tremendous mara and Rashi and a separate track yahu Mann, sitting next to Rav Chaim, Throughout the generations it was amount of hakoras ha’tov for Dirshu for Gemara, Rashi, and Tosafos. ‘Why,’ ,was asked to convey Rav Chaim’s mes- known that one must learn from others. because it was only through the Dirshu he probed further, ‘is it signifi cant that sage. His remarks were reminiscent of A rebbe must give over to a talmid and a Kinyan HaShas program that I was able there is a separate track just for Gema- the Gemara’s account of a meturgaman, talmid must learn from a rebbe. to make my way through Shas in a com- ra with Rashi?’ a translator, who would amplify the Today, the new concept of [the Dor- prehensive manner. “I answered, ‘When one takes a test words of the rebbe. shei HaDaf] hotline is akin to a rebbe– “I have two diff erent positions—one with Tosafos, human nature is that he He said, “How fi tting it is that this talmid relationship. Whenever a per- as a rosh kollel and the other as a shoel focuses only on Tosafos without in- event of kiddush Hashem [of the son has a question he has whom to ask. u’meishiv. If I didn’t have the obliga- vesting suffi cient time and eff ort into launching of Dorshei HaDaf] is trans- Today, with the establishment of the tion to take the Dirshu tests I would be understand the Gemara and Rashi. If, piring today. new [Dorshei HaDaf] Hotline for she'ei- so busy with just learning the material however, you fi rst go through Shas be- “Today is the day after Kabbalas Ha- los, it will be possible for people all over for my two other responsibilities that I ing tested only on Gemara with Rashi Torah—the receiving of the Torah. Ac- the world to tap into this rebbi–talmid would have neglected learning the rest and only then, for the next machzor, do cording to the Magen Avrohom, it isn’t relationship—even when the rebbe is of Shas. It is only because of the rigor- you progress to including Tosafos, the the day after Kabbalas HaTorah but ac- geographically far away. ous testing schedule that I was able to benefi ts are indescribable!’” tually the day the Torah was given—51 Rav Mann concluded by quoting Rav complete Shas and retain the material days after the beginning of Sefi ras Chaim’s opinion with regard to Dirshu. in a verifi able way.” Success Breeds Success Ha’Omer. He said, “Tell Dirshu that I am jealous Rav Hain then reminisced about Rav Yaakov Menachem Krauss, a “In order to understand Torah, one of their z’chusim. In many ways Dirshu an incident that transpired approxi- distinguished talmid chacham who has must acquire Torah. The Chazon Ish has ensured that Torah should not be mately 13 years ago. “At that time,” he been tested on the entire Shas and is would say, ‘A person cannot acquire forgotten among Yisrael. Ashreichem explained, “they asked for a number of now one of the individuals tasked with anything without the act of a ‘kinyan’, v’ashrei chelkechem—fortunate are you test takers to come and meet Rav Dovid marking Dirshu’s tests, spoke about an acquisition. Torah also requires a and fortunate is your lot!” „ 48 worth it to get a motorcycle instead Which is one of the downsides of A CLEVER TITLE of a second car. It costs less, uses less cellphones—that when you are home, gas, and traffic is apparently never an you have to charge it, and it’s only issue. We all assume that bikers are in one place in the house, and if you GOES HERE scary people, but maybe they’re just want to use it, you’re tied to a wall. financially sensible individuals who Like an old-timey phone. By Mordechai Schmutter happen not to have to wear business Whereas when I’m home, which is suits on their commute. My point is, almost always, I don’t have to have though, why have one group car that my phone on me, because I have the whole family has to share? Why cordless phones scattered all over HOLD THE PHONE! not get everyone motorcycles? the house in strategic locations, such Sure, cellphones are more conve- as under the couch. That way, if I’m don’t think most of my younger that you are wondering, “Should I nient. For example, one downside to ever cleaning under the couch and siblings have home phones. get rid of my landline?” Or, for half of home phones is that you can’t bring the phone rings, I’m right there. I Sure, most of them are still you, “Should I have gotten rid of my them with you wherever you go. Well, Also, speaking of convenience, if June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, in the apartment phase. But for in- landline?” technically you can, but it’s not go- your cellphone doesn’t work, you stance, I have a brother who just My wife and I still have a landline. ing to help you as much, except as a have to take it to the store. Where- bought a home, but he doesn’t have a We use it to find our cellphones. How weapon. as with a home phone, they actually home phone. If we want to talk, he has do you even find your cellphone if On the other hand, cellphones come to your house, which is awe- a cellphone that’s always on him, his that’s all you have? have worse sound quality, though some. They will come between the wife has a phone that’s always on her, Well, I guess that’s why you get that doesn’t seem to bother the peo- hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., on and their one-year-old . . . is usually married. ple who exclusively use cellphones. Tuesday. unreachable, actually. But we don’t This question is a lot like saying, They’re happy t**********ou while “This Tuesday?” generally need him in emergencies. “Everyone in the family has a car, so you’re ************ther word, and you “We don’t know. We just know it’ll And they’re not alone. Approxi- why do we need a house?” have no idea what ******** are saying, be a Tuesday.” mately 50% of families in the U.S. Though it’s not. You’re not having but they don’t seem to notice, except I know this because every single don’t have home phones at this point, a family get-together in your car. So oops, they have to go because their time we call the phone company, the nebach. maybe it’s more like the time I was wife is ************, and their battery representative sends someone over So there’s a pretty good chance wondering if it would be financially is about to--. to fix our phone line. We did it four times this month! You can’t put a price on convenience like that. Whenever we have problems with our line, we just call the phone com- pany, and someone picks up and says, in a heavy Indian accent, “Hello, my name is Bob.” (There are a lot of peo- ple in India named Bob.) There are people from India in this country, too, but they all have Indian names. But Bob is helpful, for someone who’s not going to come over and fix the line himself. For example, the other week he told my wife, “We’ll send someone to fix it, and then you won’t have no problems with your phone line.” And my wife was like, “Listen Bob, we already don’t have no problems with our phone line. That’s why we’re calling.” And he’s like, “What?” So the guy came and worked on our line, and sure enough, as soon as he left, our phone wasn’t giving us no problems. In that it was giving us problems. So apparently, this is a thing their lawyers make them say in case they can’t fix the issue. The issue, which my wife figured out but couldn’t prove because we can’t legally climb the telephone pole, was that even though the guys kept coming over and playing with the utility box on the street corner, the real problem was that some birds had built a nest on a little covered section of the telephone wire. We’re not phone experts, but we’re pret- ty sure that’s not great. Especial- ly since, when it rained, the birds all huddled inside the nest, and the phones got worse. But every time we called, they sent out a new guy, who started by doing exactly what the previous guy had done—checking the box. The guys also climbed up the pole, because that’s one of the main perks of the job, but every time they did that, ev- erything looked fine, because the birds weren’t just going to hang out up there with him.

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Also, just because we have a public but hear what each other is saying in So even though most of the people When you go to the store to get it fi xed, phone number doesn’t mean we have stereo. I know who don’t have home phones you can make sure to always deal with to answer the phone if we don’t feel And anyway, sometimes people keep insisting that it’s a generational the same guy. That way, you can say like it. Are you really safer because don’t want to call a specific person thing, I think it’s a stage-of-life thing. something like, “What we did last time stalkers can’t look up your phone in your house; they want to call your And they’ll get there. When they get didn’t work. Do you want to maybe number? They can still look up your house in general. to a point where they’re both out and check if there are birds living in there?” address. Shouldn’t you worry about “Hey, is anyone home right now? they want to call the kids and they But home phones have other ben- that? I don’t care who. I need to borrow a realize the kids don’t have a phone, efits, such as that you have a phone Maybe living in a car is the best cup of sugar.” then they’ll say, “You know what? We number that you’re actually willing idea. “Why are you eating that much sug- should get a separate cellphone just to give out. Sure, I could give out my And speaking of kids, my kids’ ar?” to keep at home!” cellphone number, but I don’t want school forms specifically ask for a “OK, is your mommy home?” That’s definitely how they’ll phrase

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, everyone in the world to be able to it. „ reach me when I’m out. When I’m out is not a good time. I’m out. Mordechai Schmutter is a weekly humor I rarely give my cellphone number columnist for Hamodia and is the author We still have a landline; of fi ve books, published by Israel Book Shop. to anyone. Especially my students. He also does freelance writing for hire. You My students sometimes ask me what we use it to fi nd our can send any questions, comments, or ideas their grades are, because if they’re to [email protected]. Read more of not paying attention in writing class, cellphones. Mordechai Schmutter’s articles at 5TJT.com. chances are they’re not paying at- tention in math either, and I say, “I have them on my computer.” I keep the grades at home, because I don’t home phone number. They want to Because if all we have are cell- Remember want to spend the entire class time know that when they call you to pick phones, there’s no such thing as hav- haggling. Then I give them my home up your kid in the middle of the day ing your kids screen calls for you. phone number. Then they ask, “What because he ran into a wall during re- When I was growing up, that’s how that article? if you’re not home? What’s your cell?” cess, or during class time, that you we learned to take messages: And I say, “If I’m not home, I can’t can’t say, “Sorry, I’m at work. Can’t CALLER: “Hello, can I speak to Visit our archive section look up your grades. You think that I just pick him up at dismissal in 15 your father?” even though I don’t bring your grades minutes?” CHILD: “He’s having stomach and find any issue of the to school with me, I bring them to the They want to be able to say, “No, problems.” supermarket?” you’re home. We called your home FATHER (in the background): 5 Towns Jewish Times I should, because that’s where I run phone.” “Don’t say that! Tell them I’m not into the parents. “Oh, I brought it with me. I have a available!” online @ But people who only have cell- mobile home.” And taking messages is an essen- phones say that this is why they like And anyway, it’s nice to be able to tial skill to teach your kids for when www.5TJT.com it—because they’re unlisted. get on the phone with someone and they enter the workforce.

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AVI FERTIG Executive Leader Lawrence Republican Club 55 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 56 DATING FORUM By Baila Sebrow

Question more time into deliberating over a mi- It’s getting to that point in my life nor purchase than choosing their life where I’ll need to do something soon. partner. I’m a 37-year-old guy, and I date a lot. However, to play devil’s advocate, And when I say a lot, I mean I’ve dated a it is possible that these men have few hundred females of all kinds—nev- straightened up their lives, so what- er-married, divorced, widowed, Sep- ever they may have done wrong in the

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, hardim, Ashkenazim, you name it. And past has little bearing on their future all ages, too—younger, older, and in all with respect to marriage. And some- shapes and sizes. I usually break things times, specific personalities bring out off after a while. I’m afraid of getting the better side of someone, too. That’s divorced; everyone I know is getting why you can often find that a person divorced. And also, I was married for who has been a bad spouse to one turns a short time. Every person I know who out to be a good spouse to another. got divorced was happy when he or she Your focus with regard to marriage first got married. Then they hate each should be only on yourself—not on other and get divorced. how other people choose their dates, Women love me. When I go on a spouses, or when they decide to get date, I am always overdoing it, and married. You need to do what’s good then I regret it. I take everyone to ex- for you. And that starts with self-anal- pensive restaurants, because I know ysis. That said, my questions to you are that’s what most women like. So when the following: Are you afraid to allow I break it off, they get angry. yourself to get seriously involved with Some people put more time into deliberating over a minor purchase than choosing their life partner.

I’m starting to worry, because I a woman just in case you will end up see that the good women don’t hang getting divorced? Are your overindulg- around too long on the dating scene. ing tendencies on your dates (which I’ve noticed that when a good woman you later regret) a result of the fear of becomes single again, some lucky guy not being liked? Do you feel the need to always grabs her up! And they are usu- over-treat your date so that she loves ally not even the good guys. I see how you (as you claim women do) and won’t men with terrible reputations get good be the one to reject you? women to marry them at high speed. To a certain degree, being afraid of something can actually be a good thing Response if it means one needs to evaluate the To help put your anxiety at ease situation thoroughly. Those who think about good women getting married deeply before they act on an important “at high speed,” you need to know that decision are usually less likely to expe- there are no hard-and-fast rules when rience failure. And where it relates to it comes to who “grabs” who first. In marriage, one cannot be too careful, fact, there is no grabbing involved! If especially when dealing with people you want to say that there are persua- who have a history of previous mar- sive men who will go after a good wom- riage, divorce, and relationships. an as soon as she is on the shidduch There are times when all appears to circuit, then, yes, he will usually get a be great within the person’s character date or two with her, or perhaps a few that one is dating, but other factors can more. However, when the relationship come into play that will make some- appears to take a more serious turn, an one run from a relationship. It can be intelligent woman will do her due dili- a fear that you may one day disappoint gence to find out all she can about the the person. Meaning, you represent in man before she allows him to put a ring a manner that makes you attractive to on her finger. your date. However, that may not be You point out that men with “terri- who you really are. You might be able ble reputations” get the good women to put on a show for the few hours you when they become newly single, which spend with her, but you know that probably happens because these wom- there is a different side to you. And if en may not have done their homework it should ever be exposed, that might and were trusting of the men by buy- frighten or turn her off. Think about ing into whatever was verbally fed to that. them. Even in this day and age, there No one will disagree that the divorce is much naiveté and gullibility where rate is alarmingly high. Most people dating is concerned. Some people put initially assume that their marriage will work out. When they agree to mar- gift, you will find yourself with a wrap- is a work in progress for its entire du- one else and leave her bewildered. Af- 57 ry, most couples believe that they are a ping that will eventually become insig- ration. And until one is ready for it, he ter that’s been accomplished, you need match made in heaven. Sometimes it is nificant to you. or she is best off remaining single. to determine what is important to you 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 not until they live with each other on For some men, regardless of age or You mention that you were married in a spouse that could hold you stable a day-to-day basis with no pretenses life status, dating just a few women for a short time, and you left it at that. in a marriage. You can make a mental that they realize they cannot make it might be all they need to fi nd the person Whatever happened to you in the past list or write it down. The point is that work, no matter how hard they try. It with whom they feel comfortable shar- might be finding its way into every re- you cannot aimlessly go around dating could be habits that are intolerable to ing their lives. For others, it may mean lationship you are starting. Is it possi- any female just because she is breath- a spouse, or perhaps one of them may dating countless women from all walks ble that the reason you date so many ing and walking. Not only is that unfair refuse to put up with something. There of life, almost as you describe doing. different types is because you are try- to her, but you need to place yourself are times that stressors outside the And even then it might take a long time ing to find someone who is just like in a position to successfully move for- home can make their way into the mar- to fi nally reach marriage. One should your ex-wife—or perhaps someone the ward towards a new, productive chap- riage, which may also contribute to the not place a time perimeter on an im- complete opposite of her? And when ter in life. „ fracture of the union—children from a portant life decision such as marriage. you find resemblances or dissimilari- previous marriage, in-laws, other rela- I usually recommend that people be ties, does it cause you to break up? Baila Sebrow is president of Neshoma tives or friends, unforeseen financial open-minded and look outside their Here is what I recommend. If you Advocates, communications and recruitment liaison for Sovri-Beth Israel, executive director obligations, etc. own dalet amos to find a spouse. But have not yet made peace with whatever of Teach Our Children, and a shadchanis and But a great percentage of the cause it sounds like you are going way over- happened to you in the past, it is high shidduch consultant. She can be reached at for divorce early on in a marriage is board with such a way of thinking. time that you do. Whether you seek the [email protected]. Questions and comments because people don’t look at the big Please reread all that you describe assistance of a therapist or someone for the Dating Forum can be submitted to picture before they head to the chup- with reference to the types of women who understands your psyche, it needs [email protected]. Read more of Baila Sebrow’s articles at 5TJT.com. pah. When it comes to matters of the you dated. To me that comes across to be taken care of before you date any- heart, the most introspective and con- more like curiosity about various types templative person has the capacity of women, rather than an intention to to develop tunnel vision. They go for date for marriage. Not only that, but what they see, what they will person- you do not offer any tangible reason for ally gain from the marriage, and soci- why you ended relationships. It sounds ety’s view of the person they are mar- more like you develop nagging doubts, rying. Oftentimes, the essence of the or perhaps mixed feelings, about wom- person’s being and history tends to be en after you date them for a bit. And overlooked. It’s like the wrapping on a instead of figuring it out, you run. That present. If you are so fascinated with may not have necessarily been the the wrapping and do not even care to worst thing for you if you are not emo- look inside to see if there is a valuable tionally ready for marriage. Marriage 58 which I resented. But that was Though I understand now might be able to show her the all part of our family dynamic. that there’s a name for my sis- light. I’m sure many families have ter’s behavior, I don’t under- Concerned Sister MINDBIZ similar situations. stand why she has this issue. But now that we’re adults, She has so much going for her. Dear Concerned Sister, By Esther Mann living in the same neighbor- She’s got a good personality, First off , though this is not hood, I watch her in action and she’s pretty, and she could be your question, I think it’s im- I feel so embarrassed for her— fun. Interestingly, though she portant that you realize you and embarrassed for myself. knows everyone and is su- don’t have to take responsibili- Dear Esther, way. Growing up, if she heard She behaves badly and I’ve perfi cially friendly with the ty for your sister’s behaviors. It I recently read an article I was doing something with even heard comments made world, she doesn’t have any su- sounds like you are two diff er- about FOMO (fear of missing a friend, she’d want to come about her. per-close friends with whom ent individuals, with diff erent out), and I fi nally understand along. Who wants a younger For instance, let’s say some- she is honest and shares her styles and relationships, and you what’s wrong with my younger sibling dragging along wher- one’s child got engaged, and personal feelings. I, on the will each be known, and (sadly) sister. For so much of my life, ever you’re going with your it’s someone who would never other hand, don’t have a lot of judged, on your own merits and

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, she has been so annoying, and friends? Sometimes, my moth- think to invite my sister to the superfi cial friends, don’t get lifestyles. So try to disengage it bothered me that I felt that er would force me to take her, vort, let alone the wedding. My invited to lots of events (which emotionally from that burden sister will immediately run is perfect for me), but I have a you’ve been carrying around. It’s over with an expensive gift handful of dear friends, with not yours to hold. so that they feel compelled to whom I’ve been friendly for But I understand your con- include her, even though they years. So we’re diff erent social- cern that your sister is acting aren’t friends in the least. ly, and it’s hard for me to un- in ways that are not becoming, If there’s a shalom zachor at derstand what motivates her. and that you’d like to protect someone’s home, whether or I realize I don’t have to un- her to some degree. Let’s fi rst not she’s been invited, she’ll derstand her. She probably drill down a little to under- drop off a cake. On the surface, doesn’t understand me. But I stand what exactly is going on these generous acts seem nice, get embarrassed when I hear with her. but most people see through stories about how she’s acting, Most people who suff er it and realize it’s a ploy to be which comes across as inap- from FOMO exhibit two per- invited. It makes her look des- propriate and even desperate. sonality traits that motivate perate and also not in touch I want to somehow explain to their behavior. One is insecu- with her standing with others. her that it’s not necessary to rity, a nagging feeling that they I’ve learned long ago never be everywhere, and that hav- are not enough—they are not to tell her when I’ve been invit- ing a few close but meaning- loved enough, good enough, ed anywhere—whether it’s for ful friendships is all a person thought about enough, desired a Shabbos lunch or just out for needs in that regard. enough. Being seen at all the coff ee with a friend—because I haven’t fi gured out how to right places is a temporary as- I know she’ll fi gure out a way broach this subject with her. I surance that they matter, and to get invited and be part of it. wonder if you might have some also an opportunity to show And then it gets uncomfortable insight about this situation others that they are included for me and I become resentful. and whether there is a way I and therefore worthy. The other typical trait is a lack of sister and whether it is as meaningful 59 self-awareness. There’s an inability to as it could be. You sound different, gauge what a satisfying life can look like but you share DNA and history. I won- 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 and, therefore, the need to look toward der whether that might be enough to YID PARENTING others, assuming they are probably bring the two of you closer together. having more fun, in order to defi ne for Is it worth investing time and effort By Rabbi Yitzie Ross themselves what a satisfying life should to get to know her better and to let look like. her get to know you in a fuller way, so Social media hasn’t helped people that she can observe firsthand a dif- with FOMO in the least. If anything, it ferent approach toward friendships GUILTY PLEADING fans the fl ames. Minute by minute, sec- and what it means to live a meaningful

Q. My husband tells me that I’m them with food and clothing. There is overdoing it with guilt-tripping the also the responsibility aspect. This in- Social media has fanned kids. It sounds funny, but it’s fami- cludes ensuring that your child is safe ly tradition. I guilt our children into and well-behaved and treats others the fl ames of FOMO. doing what needs to be done. People with respect. might think I’m a horrible parent, but Another aspect is what I call the my parents did it to my siblings and emotional aspect, which includes me, and we turned out OK. What’s nurturing your child’s emotions. One ond by second, we’re able to see what life? Though you would not be “fixing” wrong with a little guilt? difficult challenge for parents is rais- we are missing out on, as we note the her, you could certainly model for her Esther ing kids without instilling guilt in big smiles on everyone’s faces and all a more secure attitude and provide an Brooklyn their psyches. What is guilt? Guilt is a the fun everyone else seems to be hav- opportunity for her to observe what it A. Before I respond to this e-mail, I common feeling of emotional distress ing. For an insecure person like your means to be self-aware and comfort- would like to clarify something. Using that signals us when our actions (or sister, this will only cause additional able with oneself. the excuse “My parents did it to me” inactions) have caused or might cause anxiety, stress, and, in the worst possi- Your acceptance of your sister and just doesn’t cut it. Can you demon- harm to another person in any way. ble situations, depression. your ability to embrace her are the strate that, because of the way your While there can be situations where So you want to know what you can tools you’ve got in this regard. If you parents made you feel, you are a better guilt is useful, when it comes to chil- do to fi x her. As with so many questions choose to use them without resentment person for it? Perhaps if your parents dren, that’s not usually the case. that come my way relating to how we or judgment, you may stir things up hadn’t made you feel guilty you would How do parents make their children can fi x others, the answer remains the enough to give her reason to pause and have been even happier or more suc- feel guilty? Here are some common same. We can only, with much vigor- examine her own behaviors. And that cessful! scenarios. ous work and fortitude, fi x ourselves. would be a wonderful thing. In any case, your question was, “You know what? I’ll do it myself!” We can help others if and when they Esther “What’s wrong with a little guilt?” Be- “I work so hard taking care of you, want to be helped and ask for our help. ing a successful and nurturing parent and this is the thanks I get?” But we’re rarely successful at foisting Esther Mann, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in obviously includes several elements. “I’m like a slave to my own children. our opinions onto others if they are not Hewlett. Esther works with individuals and There is what I like to call the phys- You’re making me so sad!” couples. Together with Jennifer Mann, she also welcome. runs the “Navidaters.” She can be reached at ical and spiritual aspects, which in- Comments like these give the par- The only thing you might consid- [email protected] or 516-314-2295. Read cludes sending your children to yeshi- er is your own relationship with your more of Esther Mann’s articles at 5TJT.com. va, helping them daven, and providing Continued on Page 62 60 June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, 61 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 62 YID PARENTING can. I’m pretty sure that if you guilt- 3. Children who develop feelings of In other words, it’s not worth it. In Continued from Page 59 trip them occasionally, they’ll be fine. guilt can have a difficult time creating Pirkei Avos there is a phrase, “The However, if you continuously load healthy relationships. gain goes out with the loss.” You ents some control. One mother told me them with guilty feelings, here’s what 4. When a child is continuously might feel a bit better, but it’s just not that the purpose of her guilt trips was can happen: made to feel guilty, he’ll eventually worth it. not to motivate her children; rather, it 1. Children with guilty feelings can begin to ignore the person who’s pil- Let’s take a hypothetical scenario. made her feel better. I’m not saying I have issues concentrating. They keep ing on the guilt. Therefore, instead of You are doing homework with your agree with that, but I do understand. reliving these guilty feelings and it pulling him closer, you’re pushing him third-grader and need help watching It gives her power in the situation. can affect their davening, their grades away. the baby for a few minutes. You turn Here are the issues that may arise in school, and much more. if you continuously give your kids a 2. Children who are made to feel guilty conscience. I’m not saying any guilty end up more depressed. Not of these will happen, only that they only as adults, but even as children. One diffi cult challenge for parents is raising June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, kids without instilling guilt in their psyches.

5. The reward is only short-term. If to your eighth-grade daughter who is you say, “I’ll clean it myself,” it might frantically texting her classmates, and work now, but it’s less likely to help in ask, “Can you please watch the baby the future. for a few minutes?” She replies, “I’m 6. Guilty feelings can cause health really taking care of something now, problems—not only weight gain or and I watch her all the time.” Should loss, but even medical issues. you… (A) In a sarcastic voice, reply, “Sure. Because your texting is more import- ant than what I need done. It’s not like I’m your mother or something.” (B) Reply angrily, “Fine. I’ll watch her while doing homework with your brother. Why don’t you just take it easy while I take care of everything, including paying for your camp, clothes, and food. I can’t believe you are saying this to me!” (C) Grab her phone away and yell, “Now can you help?” (D) In a stern voice say, “Let me re- phrase my request. Please watch the baby for a few minutes. This isn’t a discussion. Thank you.” Let’s analyze the choices. Option “A” uses sarcasm, which is never a good method of communication. Op- tion “B” is the guilt trip we’ve been talking about. She probably won’t of- fer to help, and both of you will feel miserable and upset. Option “C” is a risky move, because you’re acting out of anger. Option “D” seems to be the best option. As always, if you feel that you keep reverting to the guilt trip, you might want to consider speaking with some- one (a mentor, a therapist, a good friend) for advice. It doesn’t mean you’re a failure or a “horrible parent,” as you wrote. Rather, it’s just making an effort to grow as a parent and de- velop a new skillset while raising your children.„

Rabbi Yitzie Ross is a well-known rebbe and parenting adviser. To sign up for the weekly e-mails and read the comments, visit YidParenting.com. Read more of Rabbi Ross’ articles at 5TJT.com. Remember that article? Visit our archive section and find any issue of the 5 Towns Jewish Times online @ www.5TJT.com the country. To be sure, the winds of In May of 1939, the second an- 63 Hitler’s Nazism were sweeping across ti-Jewish law was announced and en-

the continent. But actually, the rise of acted. This law broadened the defini- 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 THE RIGHT VIEW Hitler only widened the opening for the tion of who was a Jew by declaring Hungarian anti-Semites to emerge and that anyone who converted but who By Alex Sternberg assume a decisive leadership position. had one parent or two grandparents In May of 1938, the Hungarian Par- who were Jewish would henceforth liament adopted a regulation aimed at be considered a Jew and subject to “rebalancing the cultural and economic the new rules. According to the 1941 THE LIFE OF OLGA ELEK, inequality” among Jews and gentiles in census, in Dombovar, 613 Jews and Hungary. Naturally, this law aimed to an additional 56 Christians were curtail Jewish prosperity by reducing now considered Jewish under the PART 5 to 20% Jewish ownership of any busi- new regulations. This new regulation ness employing over 10 workers. also readjusted the 20% allowance to ast week’s installment concluded The Anti-Jewish Laws The law, however, had some exemp- 6% for Jewish ownership of certain with the Elek family’s arrival in But toward the latter part of 1930s, tions. Exempt from this regulation businesses. Voting rights were now LDombovar in 1924, as the tides of everything was changing. Hungarian was any wounded war veteran from also curtailed, as well as participa- discrimination were waning. society began to manifest a new and the First World War, or the widow of tion in local government. Jews were For the most part, the Hungari- much more dangerous strain of dis- one who died in battle and his orphans. now forbidden to work as doctors or an-Jewish relationship was an on- crimination, a changing of the guard. Additional exemptions were made for pharmacists. The ownership of farm- again, off -again, love-hate relationship. This new strain was more deep-seated those who had converted to Christian- land was now also forbidden. Jews found a fertile soil for commer- and demanded a complete divesting of ity before 1919 and who were faithfully The second anti-Jewish law guar- cial and social opportunities, and in- all property, possessions, and wealth following their new religion, as well as anteed a sweeping reduction of the teraction with their Hungarian gentile of the Jews, transferring it to gentile their descendants, but only if they did civil rights of the Jew. neighbors was pleasant, for the most hands. The new guard demanded an end not return to the faith of their ances- The appearance of these laws was part. Small towns all over the world to any Jewish participation in political, tors. This law was the fi rst salvo in the met with great alarm by the Jews tended to share similar experiences in cultural, and economic life in Hungary. campaign to curtail Jewish ownership of Dombovar. Jews were integrat- their relationship with the newcomers In short, they demanded the complete of business, manufacturing, or trade in who never really did assimilate com- annihilation of all Jewish existence in Hungary. Continued on Page 65 pletely into the native society and cus- toms. There were fl are-ups of anti-Sem- itism, fueled by some event that was exploited by virulent anti-Semitic forc- es, often among the Christian clergy. But soon it was over and life returned to the previous harmonious coexis- tence. Jews, discussing such fl are-ups of anti-Jewish agitation, would assure themselves of the transient nature of their neighbors’ hatred and were sure it would soon pass. And for the most part, it always did. There really was nothing unique in the treatment of the Jews liv- ing in Hungary. Although perhaps the clinging of the Jews to Hungarian cul- ture, and the large percentage of assim- ilationists, may have made the circum- stances somewhat unique. Assimilation was a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it allowed Jews to blend into Hungarian society by turning their backs on the customs of their forefathers and adopting the Hungarian culture, lock, stock, and bar- rel. On the other hand, as the anti-Jew- ish laws were enacted, many of the as- similated Jews were stuck in a society that didn’t really want them. What to do now? Where to go? While some of their coreligionists were free to explore an exit from Hungary by packing their bags, calling it quits, and moving to greener pastures (the age-old response of Jews to discrimination), what could these newly minted “Hungarians” do? Where could they go? So they were caught in a trap of their own doing. By all accounts, the Elek family and their friends in Dombovar never entertained the idea of emigra- tion. Hungary was their country, their culture. They read Hungarian litera- ture, identifi ed with the fate of the coun- try, and in their heart of hearts thought of themselves as Hungarians. The ex- ception to the rule was someone like Hannah Szenes, who was thoroughly assimilated and yet chose to immigrate to Israel. But people like Hannah were few. The Elek family and their friends thought that the increase in anti-Jew- ish attitudes would blow over. After all, it always had in the past. 64 June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, RIGHT VIEW encouraging the townsfolk to sup- 65 Continued from Page 63 port Christian-owned enterprises to

“show these strangers that they are 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 ed into the town’s life in all areas. not the only ones who can become Town government had numerous successful in the commercial trades.” Jews in various positions, both elect- Strangers? ed and appointed. These regulations Searching through the newspapers cast doubt on their very “Hungari- from the late 1930s, one sees the dis- an-ness.” Most Jews met these regu- appearance of the customary adver- lations with disbelief and embarrass- tisements of Jewish businesses and ment. any mention of upcoming Jewish so- International events in 1939 also cial events. had a profound effect within the The once integrated community country. was slowly but surely becoming seg- Germany occupied Poland in Sep- regated, as being Jewish was now tember, and the Second World War a stain that could not be scrubbed had broken out. Although Hungary off. Those who converted years ago did not participate in the invasion of found themselves back amongst the Poland, she was nevertheless great- same group they sought to escape. ly influenced by these events. Ever Step by step, and much to their be- since the hated Trianon Treaty, Hun- wilderment, the Jews were met with gary had been hoping that, somehow, ever-increasing humiliation as they there would be some redress of this were publicly excluded from all pre- grievous wrong. And Nazi Germa- viously held positions. Memberships ny was sympathetic to the desire of in clubs and professional organiza- Hungary to reclaim her lost posses- tions were suddenly terminated. The sions. In 1940, Hungary officially Jews were alone. With the anti-Jewish laws, assimilated Jews were stuck in a society that didn’t want them.

joined the Axis forces (Germany, Ita- The new realities brought with ly, Japan), and her entry into the war them not only economic hardship but was now inevitable. By the spring of humiliation. For centuries, Jews had 1941, Hungarian troops began the re- fought to prove to their gentile neigh- capture of much of the lost territories bors that they were loyal Hungarians, from Yugoslavia and Transylvania. that they could be trusted to put the The people of Hungary enthusias- welfare of the nation first. They grad- tically applauded and embraced the ually achieved respect from many of growing German influence spread- their neighbors for their good deeds ing across the nation. In this climate, and accomplishments and their ex- the popularity of extreme right-wing emplary lifestyles. forces were gaining ground, fanning But the anti-Jewish laws showed the flames of extreme Jew hatred. the Jews that their neighbors, who The third of anti-Jewish laws was now openly turned their backs on ushered in, prohibiting intermar- them, had never really accepted riage between gentiles and those them. Suddenly, they were faced with defined as Jewish according to the derision and contempt where only a second anti-Jewish law. Intermar- short while before they had been held riage was, until now, a convenient es- in esteem. cape from anti-Semitism. Jews were No Jew escaped this fate. The now also forbidden from service in synagogue-goer along with the any unit carrying firearms, but were long-ago-converted Christian were mandated to enroll in the Hungarian treated the same. They were all con- auxiliary units for forced labor. temptible Jews. „ These anti-Semitic regulations had a profound effect on every Jew Dr. Alex Sternberg authored the forthcoming book “Recipes from Auschwitz–My Parents’ living in Dombovar. Dr. Josef Riesz Story of the Murder of Hungarian Jewry.” He had long ago adopted the Chris- is a lifelong student of Jewish history, focusing tian faith and lived as a practicing on development of Zionism and the Holocaust. church-going Christian. But, sudden- He is presently teaching graduate studies and ly, his valuable services as the town is active in several pro-Israel organizations. He is a retired research doctor in children’s physician were no longer needed. pulmonary health and a master karate Newspaper articles touted the open- instructor. Read more of Dr. Sternberg’s articles ing of “Christian-owned” businesses, at 5TJT.com. Remember that article? Visit our archive section and find any issue of the 5 Towns Jewish Times online @ www.5TJT.com 66 tobiography, My Life in Court, was a ered, this doesn’t always work out to bestseller. my satisfaction. THAT'S THE I don’t know if Louis is pronounced I was engaged in conversation with as “Louie,” or if my mom was just be- two of my adult grandchildren who WAY IT IS ing cute about it by referring to him as were trying to explain why a friend of Louie. But I think of her expression theirs had done something that had By Hannah Berman often and I’m occasionally tempted gotten him into major trouble with to use it. However, I make sure to say his parents. My grandkids were giv- those words only to people of my vin- ing me a lot of information that just ANTI-AGING DEFENSE tage. My children didn’t know who he didn’t move me. I was quite obvious-

y mother used many amus- through a stop sign and got a ticket, ing expressions. Some of my somewhat lame explanation was My updated information Mthem I understood and oth- that a tree branch, laden with leaves, June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, ers I did not. One of her favorites was: extended too far into the street and “Louie Nizer for the defense.” She totally blocked any view of the sign. wasn’t nearly updated would mumble those words when I, or It was at those times that my moth- anyone else, would attempt to defend er would go into her Louie Nizer rou- enough. the indefensible. tine. When I was younger I had no If I got a poor mark on a test, I idea who the man was—nor did I care. would often make the claim that I was But I was clever enough to understand was, and chances are that they still ly disapproving, so they continued absent from school on the day that that this Nizer fellow must have been don’t. And fast-forward many years trying to convince me by saying that the test material had been taught. a defense lawyer. It was a reasonable later—whenever I have a conversation I didn’t know the whole story and by When I lost a beautiful new pen I had assumption on my part. Later on, I with any of my grandchildren, I make assuring me that there was a reason- received as a bat mitzvah gift, I said learned that Louis Nizer was a shrewd every attempt to use expressions able explanation for why their friend that I didn’t lose it but that one of my and voluble trial lawyer who made a that I feel they will understand. I try had done what he did. I listened, but classmates must have stolen it. And long career of representing famous to mention names I believe they will I didn’t buy any of it. My first im- later, when, as a new driver, I drove people in notable cases and whose au- recognize. But as I recently discov- pulse was to use the expression I had so often heard my mother use. 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can no longer count the times the to know or be responsible for anything phone rings and a customer on the that does not work, is not fi nished, is Iline asks me if I have any foreclo- broken, etc., on that property. Lenders sures to show him. Some perceive a will not give representation on whether foreclosure to mean the opportunity to work done on a property by a previous purchase a house that they would not be owner was done to code or even prop- able to aff ord under ordinary circum- erly, nor will they represent if there stances. In reality, foreclosure does not are any open permits or certifi cates of equal bargain. completion on any construction. They Many years ago, a foreclosure on the will not even represent if a certifi cate of market would mean that buyers were occupancy exists on the property. The hovering, like vultures fl ying over their foreclosure sale is basically a “buyer be- prey, just waiting for the opportunity ware” situation. to swoop in and grab that “free meal.” I have even been involved in deals A lender now stuck with an unwanted with new-construction foreclosures house was happy to sell it at a bargain whereby the builder did not follow the price to a ready and able buyer, just to architectural plans approved by the be able to get the house off the red in its building department, and built homes books. There were always real “fi nds” that exceeded the size of the approved available for someone with ready cash plans. The lenders obviously gave no and the ability to close quickly. For the representation, and the buyers who pur- lenders involved, the key to this way of chased these homes in foreclosure sales doing business was that their priority either had to apply for variances and was always to protect their investors by fi le new architectural drawings, or hire recouping the full mortgage amounts builders to demolish the parts of the due on those properties. Beyond that, house that did not comply and rebuild they were disinterested in how much those areas of the houses to conform to the houses sold for. code—all very expensive additions to Today’s foreclosure market has tak- what they paid for those foreclosures. In en a diff erent turn. The lenders holding the end, those became overpaid night- these properties are not of the same mare foreclosure sales (my own termi- mind and spirit they were in prior years nology). regarding getting these properties off What is the moral to these foreclosure their books as well as selling them for tales? Unless you are a sophisticated less than their appraised market values. buyer with deep pockets, foreclosure is Due to the drop in real-estate values, not for you in this economic environ- many lenders today are fi nding that they ment. It can end up costing you much have properties on their hands whose more in money and aggravation than values may have dropped below the buying an available home for sale on the mortgage amounts currently owed to regular market. Does this mean that you the lenders, leaving the lenders with a should avoid foreclosure sales? Not nec- quandary. What are they prepared to ac- essarily, but it does mean that you must cept as off ers from buyers interested in go in with your eyes wide open and be those foreclosed properties, as opposed meticulous about checking everything to holding on to those properties until out before you move ahead.„ such time as they can recoup the mort- gage monies due on them? This new Anessa Cohen lives in Cedarhurst and is a lender dilemma (called a “short sale”) licensed real-estate broker (Anessa V Cohen Realty) and a licensed N.Y.S. loan offi cer (FM creates a situation whereby lenders Home Loans) with over 20 years of experience have to get the most they can, but, based off ering full-service residential, commercial, on current market value, may have to and management real-estate services as well as settle for less than the full amount of mortgage services. She can be reached at 516- the mortgage still owed to them from a 569-5007 or via her website, www.AVCrealty. com. Readers are encouraged to send questions property. or comments to [email protected]. Read By its very nature, a short-sale sit- more of Anessa Cohen’s articles at 5TJT.com. uation does not necessarily create the atmosphere for getting a bargain, al- though a buyer might get a slight reduc- tion in price (at least in the Five Towns WHAT’S area), due to the common conditions that go together with a typical foreclo- sure process. What do those conditions YOUR consist of? A foreclosed property for sale by the bank is usually off ered with OPINION? no representations made on the prop- erty. This can mean a host of things. No representation means that you get what E-MAIL US AT you see—if it works, fi ne; if it doesn’t, it’s your problem. The bank does not want [email protected] 68 DAF YOMI INSIGHTS Chasidic communities such as defen- Continued from Page 44 dants’, it is actually common practice to wait for 72 minutes past sundown question that the business entity to resume post-Sabbath activities. POLITICAL ROUNDUP was aware that the defendants were (See Jewish Calendar Nov. 2016, religious Jews. The couple moved to http://www.hebcal.com/hebcal/?- dismiss the lawsuit by claiming that year=2016.) they were served the papers on Shab- “The court understands that there Teach NYS Applauds bill—the safety and well-being of stu- bos. The affidavit of service submit- is disagreement as to the time at Release Of New dents in all schools.” ted by the plaintiff stated that the which Sabbath ends among different York State Securing Teach NYS has always fought for se- summons and complaint were served groups of observant Jews. This court Communities Against curity in all schools. Beginning in 2013, at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, November does not believe it would be appro- Hate Crimes Grant Teach NYS helped create the fi rst state- 26, 2016. However, the plaintiff coun- priate for it to determine the manner Teach NYS, a nonpartisan organiza- wide security program in New York, as tered by stating that Shabbos was al- in which religious custom should be tion advocating for government funding part of the SAFE ACT. In 2016, Teach ready over at that time—5:21 p.m. was observed by any individual group or in nonpublic schools, is proud to an- NYS led a coalition in New York City

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, 50 minutes past sunset. By 5:30 p.m., require that one particular group’s nounce the release of New York’s Secur- to pass the fi rst nonpublic-school se- Shabbos was certainly over. (Perhaps traditions be adhered to uniformly. ing Communities Against Hate Crimes curity-guard program. In 2017, Teach the plaintiff should have brought a The time asserted by defendants is grant funds. Teach NYS helped to create NYS and its coalition partners worked copy of Igros Moshe to court to prove not unreasonable given the conflict- this $25 million competitive grant as with Governor Cuomo and the legisla- that 50 minutes after sunset is the ing opinions contained in different part of the 2017 adopted state budget. ture to include this crucial grant pro- correct time to end Shabbos.) religious sources. Thus, the court The Government Maximization De- gram amidst an unsettling uptick in an- Now if you were the defendant, finds that plaintiff was in violation partment of Teach NYS, which helps ti-Semitism and threats across the state what would you say? The defendants of General Business Law §13 when it nonpublic schools access a wide range and country. said, “We keep Rabbeinu Tam!” (They served defendants during their Sab- of government programs, worked “Our commitment to schools’ securi- might have had to explain that “Tam” bath observance. tirelessly to fi eld questions and visit ty did not stop with the passage of this here means complete and perfect, as “Wherefore, it is hereby ordered schools; prequalify member schools on legislation. It continued after the budget Rabbeinu Tam was a perfect tzaddik, and adjudged that defendants’ mo- NYS Grants Gateway; write and review was fi nalized and throughout the appli- as opposed to the Tom who manufac- tion for an order pursuant to CPLR the proposals; and fi le them on the com- cation process and continues today for tures organic toothpaste.) 5015 vacating the default judgment plex E-grants system, resulting in more schools that are looking for ways to seek Honorable Johnny Lee Baynes had herein entered on the 8th day of Feb- than $1.5 million awarded 30 Teach out government funding,” said Yosef to decide if the lawsuit should be ruary, 2017, and dismissing the sum- NYS member schools alone. Funds Kanofsky, the director of government dismissed because the papers were mons and complaint herein is grant- may be used for exterior “hardening” of programs at Teach NYS. “We stand served when it was still Shabbos ac- ed in all respects.” the facility against the threat of attack, ready to assist schools with these im- cording to Rabbeinu Tam. What fol- This couple ended Shabbos accord- physical security enhancement, and/or portant programs.” lows is an exact quote from his deci- ing to Rabbeinu Tam’s later z’man training. “We thank Governor Cuomo, Speak- sion: and they were blessed!„ “We are beyond thrilled that this er Heastie, Leader Flanagan, and our “Defendants’ sworn statement is grants program is being released to the champions in the state legislature for that Sabbath ended for them at 5:43 Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow leads a daf yomi institutions that need it most,” said recognizing the need to secure our p.m. on November 26, 2016. In sup- chaburah at Eitz Chayim of Dogwood Park Teach Advocacy Executive Director schools,” said Jake Adler, policy direc- in West Hempstead. He can be contacted at port of this position, defendants sub- [email protected]. Read more of Rabbi Maury Litwack. “All New Yorkers can tor for Teach NYS. “It is a sad reality of mit information to show that among Sebrow’s articles at 5TJT.com. appreciate the intention behind this the current world that this funding is so crucial. We applaud the governor and secured huge funding increases for local fl ammatory and biased political agenda 69 legislative leaders as well as the Depart- schools, helped Hurricane Sandy vic- designed to undermine the legitimacy of ment of Homeland Security and Emer- tims, won major infrastructure improve- the State of Israel and its citizens. 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 gency Services for helping ensure all ments, and fought for LIRR riders. „ On June 5, 2016, Governor Cuomo kids are safe at school.” signed a fi rst-in-the-nation executive Teach NYS is part of Teach Advoca- Senate Passes Bill order (“EO”) directing the divestment cy Network, a nonpartisan organization Cosponsored of public funds supporting a BDS cam- advocating for equitable funding in non- By Kaminsky paign against Israel. This legislation, if public schools. Since launching in 2013, To Combat BDS passed by the state assembly and signed Teach NYS has successfully advocated The New York State Senate passed by the governor, would codify his EO for signifi cant policy breakthroughs to legislation cosponsored by Senator and protect it for the future. Specifi cally, benefi t nonpublic schools. Teach Ad- Todd Kaminsky in an eff ort to fi ght the this measure would prohibit New York vocacy Network operates in New York, BDS movement—which seeks to cause State from entering into contracts with New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, harm and isolation to Israel—while companies, individuals, and organiza- Maryland, and California. Teach Advo- protecting America’s closest ally in the tions that actively engage in boycotts cacy Network is a project of the Ortho- Middle East. The bill (S.2492) bans New against Israel and other American allies dox Union. For more information, visit York State from doing business with and by amending state fi nance law with re- TeachAdvocacy.org. „ investing in companies that promote or gards to purchasing restrictions. This Todd Kaminsky kicks off 2018 campaign engage in activities to boycott Israel. legislation would also prevent the state State Senator Todd lessly for taxpayers and led the charge “Israel is one of our nation’s closest al- from investing public funds in compa- Kaminsky Kicks Off against corruption as both a state sena- lies and we must do all we can to support nies that boycott Israel. Reelection Campaign tor and assemblyman. Kaminsky won a and defend the Jewish homeland,” said Kaminsky is a staunch supporter of With Supporters historic election in 2016 to the Senate, Senator Todd Kaminsky. “New Yorkers Israel and sponsored similar legislation Senator Todd Kaminsky recently and has delivered for the South Shore work too hard to see their tax dollars go last session. In December 2015, he led kicked off his campaign for reelection since—including a $1 million state to delegitimize our allies. The hateful a group of state lawmakers on a trip to to the New York State Senate in Long grant to revitalize downtown Baldwin, BDS movement and its anti-Semitic un- Israel, where they saw fi rsthand the ex- Beach, surrounded by supporters. millions of dollars for fl ood prevention, derpinnings will not be tolerated in New treme threat facing the Jewish home- “South Shore residents are sick and more than $100 million for road repairs, York, and these two critical bills say that land. Kaminsky also sponsored a mea- tired of paying high taxes and getting and more than $16 million for local loudly and clearly.” sure barring anti-Israel campus groups, corruption, a broken Long Island Rail schools. The BDS movement is an orchestrat- such as Students for Justice in Palestine Road, and failing infrastructure in re- As a federal prosecutor representing ed attempt to delegitimize the Jewish (“SJP”), from receiving tax dollars, as turn,” Sen. Kaminsky said to a crowd Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens, and state by causing social, political, and well as another piece of legislation to of volunteers rallying for his reelection as acting deputy chief of the public in- economic isolation and harm to Isra- strengthen New York State’s sanctions at Bridgeworks in Long Beach. “I have tegrity section, Todd took down corrupt el and its citizens. The movement has on the Iranian regime. spent my career cleaning up corruption elected offi cials who used taxpayer dol- grown on college campuses throughout “These bills designed to combat the and fi ghting for Long Island as a feder- lars to fund lavish lifestyles, as well as America and New York State in recent BDS movement send a strong and clear al prosecutor and legislator. Now more drug kingpins and other major felons. years, as Jewish students and individu- message that New York State and Israel than ever we need energetic, eff ective As a legislator, Todd has also led on als who support Israel face harassment, share an unbreakable alliance,” Sena- leadership to deliver for taxpayers—and issues important to Long Islanders, in- intimidation, and violence on a daily ba- tor Kaminsky concluded. “I am proud together we will continue the fi ght.” cluding property-tax relief and cleaning sis from BDS activists. Collectively, the Senator Kaminsky has fought tire- up government corruption. Todd also movement propagates an extremely in- Continued on Page 70 70 POLITICAL ROUNDUP study math, science, and engineering. exodus is that money is “going in the for whom Kirsten Gillibrand served as Continued from Page 69 She majored in industrial engineering wrong direction.” She thinks the new tax an intern, reversed his usual course of at Stanford University before serving in bill is good but could have been better. support for Gillibrand to endorse Farley to sponsor these key measures and will the fi nancial services industry. She and Farley cites this as one of many instanc- instead. In his endorsement, D’Amato continue to lead the fi ght to stand up for her husband, Richard, are raising three es in which Gillibrand has not been a states, “The Kirsten Gillibrand of today Israel against those who seek to harm sons in New York. strong voice for New York. Capping the is unrecognizable to the person who in- the Jewish homeland.” „ Serving as the New York State Re- property-tax deduction will hurt many terned for me or even the person who publican party’s New York City fi nance New Yorkers who pay the highest prop- served in Congress—she has abandoned Paving A New Way chair, Farley’s fi nancial service experi- erty taxes in the country. Meanwhile, New Yorkers in her pursuit of her presi- For New York: Senate ence from UBS Capital, Goldman Sachs, local governments often have to pay dential ambitions.” Candidate Chele Farley and as partner and managing director of for infrastructure improvements that Perhaps most evident to our commu- By Michele Justic Mistral Capital International, a private should have been paid for by the feder- nity is Farley’s stance on U.S.–Israel Who hasn’t looked at their paystub equity investment fi rm specializing in al government. Bridges, waterways, and relations as opposed to Senator Kirsten on their way home, riding on the crowd- the real estate and energy industries the LIRR continue to fall into disrepair. Gillibrand’s. While Gillibrand repeat- ed and often-delayed LIRR or driving where she executes and oversees prin- Congressman Peter King shares this edly courted the Jewish vote, she has

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, on the pothole-fi lled streets, and won- cipal investments, reinforces her com- idea and recently endorsed Farley, stat- most notably voted in favor of the Iran dered: “Where does the money go?” Sen- mitment to fi nancial responsibility and ing, “I am proud to endorse Chele Far- nuclear deal—even separating from ate candidate Chele Farley would not limiting spending. ley for the United States Senate. Chele Chuck Schumer on this issue. Consid- only like to answer that question for you Her fi rst goal, as expressed on her Farley is smart and strong and will fi ght ering that the money that went to Iran but would like to propose a solution of campaign website, is “recapturing the hard for middle-income New Yorkers potentially led to missile development a more equitable tax structure for New $48 billion more that New Yorkers pay who are the backbone of our state. Vote aimed at both the East Coast and Israel, Yorkers. in federal taxes each year than the state for New York. Vote for Chele Farley.” this is a concern to all Americans. Gil- Can a Republican win the race? Since receives. By addressing the unfair treat- In response, Chele stated, “Whether librand voted against the Taylor Force Chuck Schumer was elected to Al D’Am- ment of New York taxpayers, Chele in- it’s fi ghting for infrastructure projects Act, aimed at preventing funding of ter- ato’s seat in 1998, New York has had two tends to invest in the state’s crumbling like the Gateway Project or his tireless rorists. And Gillibrand took her name Democratic senators. The other Sen- roads and bridges and to fi x the nation’s eff orts on behalf of improving homeland off the anti-BDS bill, citing free- speech ate seat has for a long time belonged to largest mass-transportation system. security, Peter King always stands up concerns. Farley confi rms, “She let the Democrats—most recently, to Hillary Chele recognizes that these infrastruc- for New York. I’m honored to accept his entire pro-Israel community down.” Clinton, and since 2010, to Kirsten Gil- ture improvements will create jobs, endorsement.” Farley visited Israel in May to cele- librand. It has been a long time since a promote the state’s long-term econom- Farley prefers not to think of this as brate the country’s 70th anniversary new voice was heard from New York ic health, and ease the crushing burden a race of Democrat against Republican. with a comprehensive tour, including and an even longer time since that voice placed on property taxpayers.” When citing Gillibrand’s congressional Hamas terror tunnels, an IDF training was representative of Republican ideas. During our phone interview, Farley record, it becomes clear that she spon- base in the Negev, and Mearat HaMach- But as learned with the Trump election seemed eloquent, committed, and well- sored 300 bills—not a single bill was peilah. She called Mearat HaMachpei- surprise, when voters can express them- versed on the issues while she also relat- passed into law. Farley views herself as lah “incredibly impressive; I cannot selves in the booths, anything can hap- ed to real New Yorkers. She commented, “someone who is actually going to ac- believe that King Herod built this 2,000 pen. “Over one million people left New York complish something for the people of years ago. It’s absolutely spectacular; In a similar fashion, Chele Chiavac- in the last 10 years. People are upset that New York.” it’s a feat of engineering. And as an en- ci Farley represents the commonsense their kids no longer live in New York. She admits she was surprised when gineer, that meant quite a bit to me. business person mindset. Her father They need to move out to get jobs.” former Senator Al D’Amato, a longtime was a scientist who encouraged her to She believes the main reason for the friend of Kirsten Gillibrand’s father and Continued on Page 72 71 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 72 POLITICAL ROUNDUP and keeping our mutual security inter- I am writing today in support of Mi- including issuing harassing summonses Continued from Page 70 ests will be my personal priority. This chael Fragin, who has been at the fore- to Hatzalah. commitment starts with unwavering front of many worthy community en- But what troubles me most regarding But it’s very inspiring to go in there and support for the United States’ recog- deavors in our village and neighborhood Mayor Edelman is his backing of Stanley actually be able to pray at the Tomb of nition of Jerusalem as Israel’s eternal during his 20-year residency in the Kopilow for village trustee in the upcoming Abraham.” capital . . . And as a member of the Unit- village of Lawrence. The list of service village election. It’s not that Kopilow is not Just before the embassy was moved, ed States Senate, I will lead the eff ort to our community includes 20 years Orthodox, as I do not believe in religious Farley was honored to have an extended against anyone who suggests otherwise.” as a member of Hatzalah, a fi refi ghter tests as a criterion for holding elected of- meeting with Ambassador David Fried- While New York’s voting history with the LCFD, a founding member of fi ce. man. They spoke about the practicality of would seem to give Farley slim odds of Achiezer, and his decade of service as a Let me be perfectly candid. Stanley Ko- moving the embassy as seen by a career success, Farley is a realist and said she Village of Lawrence trustee. pilow has long distinguished himself as politician versus a businessperson. She “only [undertook this campaign] when He was particularly instrumental in an adversary of the frum community. He reports he said, “They need more busi- I was convinced there is a path to vic- coordinating the restoration of vital ser- has made his political career by crusading ness people there to get something done.” tory.” With Real Clear Politics calling vices after Superstorm Sandy. Fragin’s against the rights of the Orthodox com- The original plan would have cost over $1 Gillibrand a “safe Democrat,” it is clear political savvy is well-known and he munity. He has fought against almost ev-

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, billion and taken over ten years. Ambas- Farley needs our community to give her has consistently used his relationships erything that has been accomplished com- sador Friedman advised to call the preex- our full support. Visit CheleFarleyForS- with both Republicans and Democrats munally over the years, including lower isting consulate the embassy and open it enate.com to sign up for the newsletter, for the benefi t of our village and local in- property taxes, legally mandated transpor- right away. And the rest is history. to stay informed of endorsements and stitutions. Fragin is a consensus builder tation services for private-school students, At the recent Celebrate Israel con- statements, and to learn about upcom- who brings together many viewpoints to legally mandated services to Orthodox cert, Farley told the enthusiastic crowds, ing campaign events. „ achieve results. special-needs students, and usage of pub- “With a history as old as time, I believe On the other hand, incumbent Mayor lic-school facilities by the community at just as strongly in Israel’s future. From Endorsement Alex Edelman has pursued a confron- large. extended families to shared values and of Michael Fragin tational approach with many inside Stanley Kopilow made it abundant- interconnected economies, there is no for Mayor and outside the village of Lawrence. I ly clear during his tenure as a District 15 state with a greater connection to the Is- As a locally elected offi cial, it is im- believe that his style has not served the school board member that he would only raeli people than New York. As a member portant to look beyond the boundaries village and its residents well. He has represent the needs of one segment of the of the United States Senate, I can assure of one’s specifi c job and try to see what is routinely employed a strategy of send- district’s children. He cared not about the you that strengthening this relationship important for the broader community. ing summonses as a tool of governing, needs nor the legally mandated services owed to children who did not attend the public schools. “Let them go to the public school,” he routinely thundered as he vot- ed against every initiative that included services to children who did not attend the public schools. Stanley Kopilow will only foment divi- siveness in our village and the community at large. Alex Edelman’s embrace of Stanley Ko- pilow as well as his divisive style of gover- nance can only be ascribed to poor judg- ment, a fatal fl aw for an elected offi cial. I urge all well-meaning residents of the village of Lawrence to vote on Tuesday, June 19 for the best candidates to lead our village: Michael Fragin for mayor; Syma Di- amond for trustee; Uri Kaufman for trustee. Sincerely, Murray Forman President Lawrence (District15) School Board Alex Edelman Responds: Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the baseless and erroneous assault on my character and my years of eff ective service to the Village of Lawrence by School Board President Murray Forman. I can recall only two times over the last several years when I have had contact with Mr. Forman and both times were at fund- raising dinners or similar social occasions. I suspect that this letter in all likelihood was not written by Mr. Forman but rather by Michael Fragin and Uri Kaufman. I have been committed throughout this campaign to keep it clean, honest, and transparent. So for the purpose of accuracy and openness, let me address several asser- tions in the letter. Over the years of my tenure as a trustee and the last two years as mayor, we have fostered special and extremely productive relationships with agencies and institu- tions with whom we work for the benefi t of the village. The suggestion that I have pursued “a confrontational approach with many inside and outside the Village of Lawrence” is incorrect, mistaken, and un- becoming of Mr. Forman. As a person who, like myself, is interested in the good of the community, he should know better.

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Regarding candidate Stanley Kopilow, Mr. Kaufman should know that this race and this fo- rum is not the place, nor is it the time, for him to settle scores with Mr. Kopilow with whom he has had numerous hostile confl icts and skirmishes when they were both members of the Lawrence School Board. The residents of the Village of Lawrence do not have to be collateral damage to

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, long held grudges between two people arguing over old school issues that are no longer relevant. Let me also make it clear that I am seeking reelection as mayor of Lawrence independently. If Mr. Kopilow wins a seat on the board and replaces Mr. Kaufman as a trustee, I believe that will be a big win for all the residents of Lawrence. True, as the Forman letter points out, Stanley Kopilow is not an Orthodox Jew but the issues that the trustee board will be dealing with in the near future have nothing to do with yeshivos, yeshiva education, school bus- sing, or special education. Mr. Kopilow is a successful de- fense attorney and a resident of this area for more than 40 years. Not only did I not agree with many of the positions he assumed as an education board member; I also found them quite objectionable and unpleasant. That said, the residents of the village would be better served by electing Mr. Ko- pilow over Mr. Kaufman. Frankly I wish I did not have to say those words but they are very true. The suggestion that as mayor I issued “harassing summonses” to Hatzalah is just not factual. There was one incident on which Hatzalah erected a banner on Central Avenue without autho- rization or a permit. Village res- idents complained and a $100 summons was issued which was eventually vacated and no fi ne had to be paid. Just another ex- treme exaggeration by my oppo- nents who are forced to resort to lies and general mistruths to pro- mote their candidacy for offi ce. And fi nally let it be clear that our local Hatzalah organization has benefi ted from the tens of thousands of dollars I was pleased to donate to them over the last 20 years to allow our emergency medical responders to function on the high level they do. Finally, I have to apologize to residents of Lawrence who are subjected to low blows and dis- tasteful nonsensical accusations that have no basis on reality. This sets the record straight. I reiterate that for the purpose of continuity and eff ective govern- ing, please vote for me as mayor on June 19 and let’s not allow per- sonal political ambitiousness by Mr. Fragin and Mr. Kaufman to distract us. Thank You Alex 75 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 76 June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, 77 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 78 COMMUNITY NEWS FROM

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Central Salutatorian: Hila Karol Salutatorian: Hila Kar- ol. Hila will always be re- membered at Central for her wit, humor, involvement, and commitment to the school community. Hila has been an active member of the Torah Bowl team, captain of the Col- lege Bowl team, and one of the editors of this year’s yearbook. Hila was involved in so many diff erent activities in school while simultaneously being dedicated to her studies, all while commuting from River- dale. Hila often stayed over at classmates’ homes to be closer to school to participate in late- night events and practices. Hila will join the S. Daniel Abraham Stern Honors Program after a year studying in Israel. Keter Shem Tov: Marnie Weingarten. Marnie was chosen by her classmates to Ohel’s Fourth 79 Annual OXC Classic An 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 Athletic Mud- Filled Adventure This year’s OXC Classic, which took place on Sunday, May 27, was a unique, inclusive mud-run obstacle-course race at the summer camp site of Camp Kaylie in Wurtsboro, NY. The race this year set new records for participants, with 585 runners completing the challenging and exhilarating course. The OXC fi nish line Inspirational speaker and award- Central Keter Shem Tov - winning climber Mor Sapir Marnie Weingarten Despite periodic light rain pushed to their limits working Shabbaton featuring Mor Sapir, on Memorial Day weekend, together to beat the course. an internationally renowned Said Rachelle Rosenberg, an represent them based on her hundreds of people, ran, swam, Said Mendy Schreiber, who rock-climber and inspiration- event co-chair and top fundrais- strength of character and mid- crawled, and climbed their ran in the Family Wave, “The al speaker. Over 150 people, er, “The OXC Classic is a day of dot tovot. Marnie has been an way through 36 obstacles, in- OXC Classic was an amazing high-school students, and indi- giving, to Ohel’s children and to integral member of the school cluding a brand-new America family day, as we all worked viduals from Ohel Bais Ezra at- ourselves, as we challenge our community, playing on the soc- Ninja Warrior-style warp wall, together to complete obstacles tended this year, participating bodies to overcome obstacles, cer and basketball teams, and across a fi ve or one-and-a-half and conquer the course, and in seminars and shiurim, and mud, and walls and raise money as a member and eventually mile course, all to raise money then enjoyed the well-earned learning about ways to fi ght so Ohel’s individuals can con- captain of the Debate Team for Ohel’s children and fami- barbecue at the end of the day.” stigma in our communities. quer their daily obstacles.” and Israel Advocacy club. Her lies. Ohel helps thousands of in- Together with hundreds In addition to the dozens of dedication to chesed is what The OXC Classic is a one- dividuals overcome diff erent of runners and thousands runners from Bais Ezra and makes Marnie stand out and of-a-kind mud-run in Camp personal struggles they may of donors, Ohel raised over Camp Kaylie throughout the the reason she was nominat- Kaylie, designed specifi cal- face—from abuse to depres- $525,000 from more than day, the highlight of the day ed by her classmates; Marnie ly to challenge runners of sion, disability to divorce. The 3,000 diff erent donors! Ohel was the Inclusion Wave where spends time as a respite volun- all abilities in line with Ohel Ohel OXC Classic provides the specifi cally thanks its top in- runners from three of Ohel’s teer through Chai Lifeline, of- Children’s Home and Family unique opportunity for partic- dividual fundraisers, Rabbi residence homes led the way fering parents of sick children Services's mission of inclu- ipants to challenge their own Lewis Wienerkur, Rachelle through the OXC course, cul- a break. She also volunteers on sion. This includes two course bodies and test their limits, all Rosenberg, and Sarah Segall, minating in a fi nal celebration a regular basis for the Searide lengths to appeal to families, while helping others—support- and top team fundraisers, at the fi nish line. In total, al- Therapeutic Riding Academy. children, and people with dis- ing children and adults with Team #Avidstrong, Team Gar- most 100 runners with dis- Marnie will continue her jour- abilities, as well as competitive disabilities who face greater den State Warriors, and Team abilities completed the OXC ney at the S. Daniel Abraham athletes, and obstacle spotters challenges every day. Rosco Mud Runners, who all Classic. Stern Honors Program after a to help everyone conquer the This year was also the inau- led the way on the course and year learning in Israel. „ obstacles, all while everyone is gural OXC Classic Leadership in fundraising for Ohel! Continued on Page 80 80 COMMUNITY NEWS Jeff rey Schwartz, and OXC Community 92-Year-Old Holocaust Continued from Page 79 coordinator Rabbi Avi Weber for their Survivor Makes It Home hard work and vision in making the OXC Ohel is grateful to its many spon- Classic a success. sors without whom there would be no Ready to join next year? 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24 CT Fitness, ABC Communications, org. B’Nefesh B’Nefesh Nefesh ABF Mud Run, The Addison Group, Individuals interested in the many Ambulnz, Atlantic PC, Avid Fitness, programs and services that Ohel pro- Devorah ‘Doris’ Levitz and Norman Levitz Brooklyn Family Pages, Clif Bar, De- vides should contact Ohel at 800-603- Israel their permanent home. pendable Abstract., Event Medic Ser- OHEL (6435), or visit OhelFamily.org. „ “On each visit to Israel over the last

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June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, Kosher Restaurants Foodies, Infl ated not quite ready to make aliyah,” said Chicago Couple Jack Nasielski Creations, Izzy’s Brooklyn Smokehouse, Celebrates Their 71st Devorah Levitz. “However, now was Jack Jaff a & Associates, Jakes Play- Wedding Anniversary the right time and we fi nally decided to Jack Nasielski, 92, from Edison, New house, in memory Susan Jacobson, z’l, By Making Aliyah make Israel our permanent home. We’re Jersey, landed in Ben Gurion Airport re- The Jewish Home, Jewish Link of New Chicago natives Devorah ‘Doris’ Levitz fi nally ready to say yes. It’s such a beau- cently on a Nefesh B’Nefesh group aliyah Jersey, Modell’s Sporting Goods, Reli- (91) and Norman Levitz (93) made aliyah tiful country and our aliyah process has fl ight, in cooperation with Israel’s Ministry aTech Network Solutions, Rosenberg & recently at the Nefesh B’Nefesh offi ce been extremely smooth so far.” of Aliyah & Integration, the Jewish Agency, Steinmetz PC, Stein Farkas & Schwartz in Jerusalem. The couple has one son, The Levitz aliyah was made possible Keren Kayemeth Le’Israel, and JNF-USA, LLP, Ted Supply, Toby Schwartz Graph- Ephraim, living in Israel, as well as many by Nefesh B’Nefesh’s Guided Aliyah together with another 27 new Israeli citi- ic Design, Top Notch Staffi ng, TriState, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Program, which works together with the zens. For Jack, this is yet another chapter and Capital Bank. From the time their son made aliyah 40 Population and Immigration Authority, in his eventful life. Born in Dessau, Germa- Ohel also thanks its OXC co-chairs years ago, Devorah and Norman have the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, ny, Nasielski, a Holocaust survivor, fl ed the Ben Englander, Aryeh Jacobson, Ye- come to visit Israel at least once a year. the Jewish Agency, Keren Kayemeth Nazis as a child through Poland, and even- huda Konig, Rachelle Rosenberg, and Now, they have offi cially decided to call LeIsrael and JNF-USA. „ tually was captured and shipped to four diff erent camps including Auschwitz and Blachhamer where he was fi nally liberated in 1945. Jack is fulfi lling his aliyah dream almost 71 years to the day since he arrived in New York on a boat as a post-war Euro- pean immigrant. For almost 20 years now, Jack has lived in Edison, New Jersey, following his daugh- ter Lilly and her husband Bruce. Now he is following his children again as they all make aliyah to Rehovot this summer to join Lilly and Bruce’s four children and Jack’s many grandchildren and great-grandchil- dren who already live in Israel. “Israel is the Jewish homeland. No one can persecute you for being a Jew in your own country,” explained 92-year-old Sho- ah and Auschwitz survivor Jack Nasielski upon joining his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in Israel. “Today I am proud to be an Israeli and a real Jew. Is- rael is my new home and I love it.” „ Laniado Hospital’s 42nd Annual Dinner, Celebrating Israel’s 70th Anniversary

Rabbi Yitzchok Waldman, executive vice president, American Friends of Laniado Hospital On Sunday evening, April 29, hun- dreds of guests enjoyed the 42nd an- nual dinner of the American Friends of Laniado Hospital in the Grand Ballroom of the Manhattan Center in New York City. The elegance of 81 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018

Mrs. Osnass Shein and family Dov and Suzi Klein the ballroom was breathtaking, and The beautiful dinner journal was the buffet dinner was exceptional- published for the evening under the di- ly delicious. “Master of his craft,” rection of Avi and Mindy Nisanov and Michael Schick, served the tastiest Michael Weissbrot, dear and devoted dishes. friends of Laniado Hospital. The trib- The extraordinary dinner was ute committee was headed by Phyllis chaired by Neil Goldstein, Esq., who set Zyskind, who continues in her par- the tone for the evening with his inspi- ents’ trademark of chesed and support rational remarks, thus leading into the for this special hospital. The keynote singing of the American and Israeli na- speaker, Rabbi Yitzchok Waldman, tional anthems by Cantors Levi Cohen the indefatigable executive VP of the and Yoel Hecht, who captivated the au- American Friends of Laniado Hospital, dience with their majestic voices. A vid- captivated the audience with his pre- eo presentation followed, showing the sentation. heroic work performed daily at Laniado Special recognition was bestowed Hospital in Netanya, Israel. The theme upon six of Laniado’s veteran loyal sup- of the presentation was: “We are here porters who each dedicated a sefer in because you are there,” meaning that the new sefer Torah housed in the shul Laniado Hospital can only continue its at Laniado Hospital. lifesaving work through the support of Donny and Ariella Freundlich its friends. Continued on Page 83 82 June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, COMMUNITY NEWS survivor, a talmid of the Sanz-Klauzen- Island. The Elmhurst offi ce provides ing musculoskeletal imaging, neurolog- 83 Continued from Page 81 burger Rebbe, zt’l, dear friend, Mr. Vida 3T MRI, open-sided MRI, PET/CT, ic imaging, oncologic imaging, vascular

Moshe Rubin. nuclear medicine, low-dose CT, ultra- imaging, and more. 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 Toras Chaim V’ahavas Chesed As Rabbi Waldman is quoted as say- sound, X-ray, 3-D mammography, and With over 65 board-certifi ed radiolo- Dedications: ing: “You heard the history; you see the bone density (DEXA) scans. The Vida gists that have multiple subspecialties Torah dedication: Shlomo and Ga- present; please join us for the future 3T MRI unit was FDA approved in the and off ering 28 3T MRI units, 10 1.5T briella Goldner, in memory of their son, challenge.” summer of 2017 and is the newest MRI MRI units, four 1.2T open-sided MRI Pinchas Elimelech, a’h The funds raised at the dinner will machine on the market. machines, 31 3-D mammography units, Sefer Bereishis: Dov and Suzi Klein, in benefi t the new birthing and neonatal Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology prides it- eight PET/CT scanners, and the fi rst memory of her father, R’ Baruch Mappa, facility being built in Laniado Hospi- self on being a patient-centric practice. clinical outpatient MRI/PET system in a’h tal. There are still a few dedication op- Offi ces are open evenings and weekends the country, Zwanger-Pesiri continues Sefer Sh’mos: Moshe and Elaine Ru- portunities available. Please contact to accommodate working patients. They to provide the highest quality of care bin, in memory of parents and siblings the American Friends of Laniado Hos- employ over 65 subspecialty-trained ra- and excellence to all of its patients. who perished in the Holocaust, H’yd pital offi ce at 212-944-2690 or e-mail diologists who only read studies within Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology strives to Sefer Vayikra: Howard and Suzy Fre- [email protected] for more infor- their fi eld of expertise. “This leads to provide the most advanced technology undlich, in memory of his father, R’ Sim- mation. „ more accurate results,” said Dr. Steven available today, with a strong focus on cha Zimel Freundlich, a’h L. Mendelsohn, CEO. The reports and delivering a quality of care unmatched Sefer Bamidbar: Osnass Shein, in Zwanger-Pesiri images from exams performed at any in the industry. Visit ZPRad.com for fur- memory of her grandson, Joshua Isaac Radiology Opens New Zwanger-Pesiri facility are posted on ther information. „ Shein, a’h Offi ce In Elmhurst the patient portal for the patient to ac- Sefer Devarim: Jack and Carole For- On Monday, June 11, Zwanger-Pesiri cess at his or her convenience. Patients Puah’s Annual gash, in honor of their children and Radiology, the largest private radiology can then securely fax or e-mail their in- Jerusalem Conference grandchildren, ad meah vesrim shana practice on Long Island, opened its third formation to additional physicians with For Women Draws The eminent author, Fox News Se- facility in Queens. The offi ce is located just a few clicks. Overfl ow Crowd For curity analyst, and former assistant to at 88-12 Queens Boulevard, directly “In the past 12 months, we have been Day Of Information, President Donald Trump, Dr. Sebastian across the street from the Queens Place able to open three state-of-the-art offi c- Innovation, And Gorka, delivered a moving address that shopping center. It is conveniently lo- es in Queens. The residents here deserve Inspiration held the audience spellbound. cated on the Q59 bus line between the high-quality care and we are dedicated By Gila Arnold Norman Davidowicz, who always Queens Boulevard/55th Avenue and the to providing them with that care,” said Before Prof. Sheli Mazaki, director of attends Laniado Hospital dinners, Queens Boulevard/56th Avenue stops. Dr. Mendelsohn. “We are constantly perinatal unit and high-risk pregnan- as well as many other organizations’ The E, M, and R subway lines also stop striving to make the best imaging easily cy department at Sheba Medical Cen- dinners, remarked that as much as La- at Woodhaven Boulevard, which is just accessible, and our Elmhurst offi ce will ter, began his presentation at Puah’s niado is known for its beautiful and .2 miles from the new facility. enable us to serve another new commu- recent annual Jerusalem Conference, elegant dinners, this one topped all the The Elmhurst offi ce joins nity.” he paused to survey the crowd of over others. Batya Kahane chimed in that Zwanger-Pesiri’s two other locations Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, the largest 1,400 women fi lling the large Binyanei this was the warmest dinner she had in Laurelton and Ozone Park to off er and most respected radiology practice HaUma hall and commented, “I’ve been ever attended. The electricity was pal- Queens residents the best radiologi- on Long Island, has been serving the to many diff erent conferences over the pable. cal care available. In addition to these community for over 65 years. To date, years, and I don’t remember any with At the conclusion, guests were pre- three Queens locations, Zwanger-Pesi- there are 27 locations in Nassau, Suf- such a huge attendance!” sented with a special memoir, Plucked ri Radiology has one facility in Cobble folk, Queens, and Brooklyn providing a from the Fire, written by a Holocaust Hill, Brooklyn, and 23 offi ces on Long range of radiological specialties, includ- Continued on Page 84 84 COMMUNITY NEWS Continued from Page 83

Professionals working in the field of fertility—doctors, nurses, mid- wives, doulas, ultrasound techni- cians, kallah teachers, and more— came from across the country to attend the daylong conference on Sunday, June 3, which featured world experts in the reproductive-medicine field as well as Puah’s own renowned rabbinic experts. Dozens of informa- tional booths and product displays dotted the wide lobby, where women

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, milled about, learning, listening, and talking with each other. But the real show was happening inside the hall, where participants eagerly listened to the world-class lineup of present- Rav Menachem Burstein Interview with Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked and Dr. Chana Katan ers. The cutting-edge topics included: riage; hormonal therapy for relief of ma Mizrachi spoke on the topic of ing to bring babies into the world!” Fetal intrauterine corrective surgery; menopausal symptoms; and more. women’s power to build their homes, she said. identifying signs of abnormal devel- There were two fascinating panel and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked Dr. Yuval Gialchinsky’s presen- opment in adolescents; post-trauma discussions on the topics of “Mother- addressed the crowd, describing how tation on developments in the field (PTSD) after childbirth; how to stop hood at an Older Age” and “Non-Inva- inspired she was by the strength of of fetal intrauterine corrective sur- irregular bleeding; identifying genet- sive Prenatal Screenings.” women to accomplish whatever they gery—the newest frontier in medical ic abnormalities during pregnancy; Aside from the medical and hala- set their minds to do. “And there is technology—really brought the house coordinating expectations in mar- chic presentations, Rabbanit Yemi- no work more important than help- down. He showed pictures of feto- scopic surgeries performed in utero, in which potentially life-threatening conditions were neutralized and cor- rected before the baby was born. For example, in one such case, a 30-week ultrasound revealed a growth on one of the fetus’s lungs, which was push- ing the heart aside. If left alone, the heart would soon stop working. In the past, the only option would be to induce birth prematurely and quick- ly operate on the lung, which might ¤œ¤’Ž¡Š‹‹Šš“˜ထ¤ŽŠŒ’Ž¡£Šš£ŽŠ–Ž¡£ save the baby’s life but would leave ª’œŽš¡“Œ’Žœ¦¡œ£¤ဖ£Ž˜“šŠ¡®ªœ˜Žšဠ£ him without a lung. With this new —ŽŠ¡›“š‘¡œ‘¢Š˜¤’“£­ŽŠ¡‹­£’Š¡“š‘ technology, Dr. Gialchinksky’s team Thank operated on the fetus in utero, remov- ªœ¡£œœ¡Š’Šš“š£“¡Š¤“œš ing the growth. After a few weeks, the heart returned to its normal position you and the lung also began developing ¡£န ŠŒ–“Ž“Ŵœš ¡£န˜“¤Š‘’œ¦‹“ normally. The baby was born healthy. ¡£နœŒ’Ž—’ŠŽ¤¯ ¡£န“¨–Š¦“š As presenter after presenter ex- ¡£နŒ’Š—“’¡Ž“š Š¨œ¡ŽŒ’Š“¦¡‘ pressed—not just the Puah rabbis, but the doctors as well—the human body £န’Ž¨“ Š¡Ŋš–Ž— Š¨¯¨“¡œ–Ž¡ is a miracle, and our medical technol- ¡£န’Š“š­ —“Œ–˜Šš Š¨¡®Ž’œ’Žš ogies are miracles as well, with ev- ¡£န—ŠšŠ ŠŒœ‹£ Š¨œŠ˜ “¬ ery discovery and success a gift from Hashem. ¡£န’œ£’ŠššŠ ŠŽ‘Ž¡ Š¨ Š¨ ¡“Ž˜Šš Rav Menachem Burstein, founder ¡£နŠš“Ž——Š—Ž“š Š¨Ž“š“£’ “š£‹¦¡‘ of Puah, expressed his gratitude for ¡£န£¤’Ž¡ှ¡—œ£–­ဿŽ“‹Ž¡™Šš ¡န’Š¡—“Ž Š¡Š¡® the large turnout and the overwhelm- ingly positive feedback from partic- ¡£န“šŠŠ¤’Šš Š¨Šš“Ž—Š—“£’ ipants. “It’s our privilege to provide ¡£န¡“¤£¤’Ž¡“¤Ž¡ Š¨Žš¯“œš—Š¤¯–œ this opportunity and to serve as the ¡£န“šŠŒ’œœš˜Š–Ž¡ Š¨ ¦Š’“£Œ’Ž— bridge between all of these women eager to learn and all of the new med- ¡£န’ŠšŠ“—¨Ž¡ Š¨ŽšŠŒ’Ž˜“££Ž— ical information out there.” „ ¡£န’Šš“œ£’¤Š“š Š¨œ£’ŽŽ“š‹Ž¡‘Ž¡ MTA’s Inaugural Ž‹‹Ž¤¯“š­¢›ŠŽ“š‹Ž¡‘Ž¡ Š¨Žš‘—“š Scholarship Campaign ¡£န¦¡“Ž“š‘œ¤ Š¨¦££“Ž Š–¦¤“š£–­ Culminates At Yeshiva- Wide Seudas Preidah And Siyum Thank you ¤œ¤’Ž‘ŽšŽ¡œ¦£œšœ¡£Šš£œš£œ¡£œ¡˜Š–“š‘’ဠŽŽŠœ££“‹—Žန œ£œš£œ¡Šš¦Œœ˜“š‘Ž¨Žš¤ထ—ŽŠ£ŽŒœš¤ŠŒ¤“šœၟ£’ŽŽŠနœ¡‘ More than 400 talmidim, rebbeim, parents, and friends joined MTA on Wednesday, June 6, for its yeshi- Wishing everyone a healthy and relaxing summer! va-wide seudas preidah and siyum, celebrating the Torah-learning ac- complishments of all talmidim and the culmination of its inaugural scholar- ship campaign, honoring Rabbi Hy- man Arbesfeld (‘49). The program was sponsored by MTA alumni Eytan (‘06), Located in Aish Kodesh: 894 Woodmere Place, Woodmere Noam (‘08), and Ezra (‘12) Mishkoff , in Ćāćċćċ
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educational experience, as more than 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 50% of MTA families participated in its first-ever scholarship campaign, highlighting the importance of sup- porting Jewish education. “We need to ensure that all of our children are entitled to a Jewish education,” said campaign co-chair Mordy Rothberg. “I’m passionate about the need to support our scholarship campaign because every child should have ac- cess to the exceptional educational experience provided by MTA.” The campaign began with a $1 mil- lion gift from Rabbi Arbesfeld, given last year, in appreciation of the schol- arships he received as a student. “I L–R: Yeshiva University President Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, Rabbi Hyman Arbesfeld, was fortunate to have my entire Ye- MTA Head of School Rabbi Joshua Kahn shiva University education, from high school at MTA to college, and to semichah at RIETS, supported by scholarships,” said Rabbi Arbesfeld. “I gave this gift in memory of my fa- ther. It was his inspiration and love that motivated me to pursue a life of Torah and Maddah. I hope this gift will inspire many others to support this exceptional high school, and that parents will send their sons here, knowing that tuition assistance is available.” The yeshiva-wide seudas preidah and siyum was a fitting way to cele- brate the success of the scholarship campaign, as the event itself demon- strated the tremendous impact a Jewish education has on students. More than 125 talmidim made a si- MTA parent Allen Pfeiff er of Teaneck, NJ (left) celebrates with his son, Eitan (‘19) yum, celebrating the completion of a masechta they learned this year. “The energy felt throughout the evening, as talmidim danced with their rebbeim, parents, and friends, was amazing and a true tribute to the relationships that have grown throughout the year,” said Head of School Rabbi Joshua Kahn. “The ex- citement and pure joy on the faces of our talmidim and rebbeim as they celebrated a year of incredible Torah learning accomplishments together was inspiring and a strong indication of the influence our educational ex- perience has on their lives.” The program also included opening remarks from Rabbi Kahn, divrei be- rachah from Yeshiva University pres- ident and MTA alumnus Rabbi Dr. L–R: Yaron Kahan (‘19), Rabbi Shalom Richter, and Ephraim Greenberg (‘19) Ari Berman, a special presentation to Rabbi Arbesfeld, who shared his per- sonal story as the recipient of a full scholarship to MTA and the impor- tance of paying it forward to ensure that every child has access to the ye- shiva’s educational experience, and divrei Torah from Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Michael Taubes and RIETS Rosh Ye- shiva Rav Mordechai Willig. „ Remember that article? Visit our archive section and find any issue of the 5 Towns Jewish Times online @

L–R: The Recht family, Gavi (‘20), Shani, Simcha, and Donny (‘21), celebrates together www.5TJT.com 86 HIGH-SCHOOL SENIOR Continued from Page 32

haunt you somewhere down the road. AROUND THE 5 TOWNS So as you finish up your last finals and get ready to close the book on high school, I ask you to take these fatherly thoughts to heart. SKA Graduation 2018 and noting the many incredible accom- Choose wisely when it comes to Graduation day fi nally arrived! On plishments the school has achieved. making new friends. Be prepared Sunday, June 10, the class of 2018 of After the ceremony, the guests and for the fact that some days are go- the Stella K. Abraham High School graduates headed outside to the tent for ing to be hard, and have solutions for Girls had their commencement light refreshments and the opportunity prepared to deal with them. Listen exercises at DRS where family mem- to celebrate. Mazal tov to the entire SKA to those voices in your head that tell bers joined the graduates, SKA ad- Class of 2018! „ you that indulging in certain behav-

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, iors is not a good idea. Know who the trusted adults are in your school and speak to them if you need someone to pick you up when you’re feeling Mrs. Perrin and Akiva Brill low or have unresolved issues that loved butterfl ies, and often she would you need to discuss. And if you find wear a butterfl y necklace or a butterfl y yourself in need of more serious help, pin. Akiva also found out that Mrs. Per- know that Amudim is there for you rin’s favorite fl ower was a sunfl ower. on both sides of the Atlantic and our Outside of school, Akiva enjoys many caseworkers are ready to help 24/7 things; one of them is painting. He de- in Israel at 02-374-0175, 516-636- cided to paint a beautiful picture that 0175, or [email protected], and in would include a butterfl y and a sunfl ow- the United States at 646-517-0122 or er. He gave Mrs. Perrin this painting [email protected]. Photographers Art with a card that included the following: Mazal tov on this wonderful ac- “Butterfl ies give life to fl owers. You give complishment and hatzlachah rab- SKA graduating class of 2018 life to me. Thank you for being a won- bah in your future plans. I can’t wait ministration, and faculty to celebrate Painting For derful teacher.” Mrs. Perrin is a much- to hear great things from you in the this milestone. Valedictorian Ayelet Mrs. Perrin loved teacher at Yeshiva of South Shore future. „ Aharon, salutatorian Shoshana Rock- Yeshiva of South Shore fourth-grad- and will be deeply missed. „ off , and Keter Shem Tov awardee Aliza er Akiva Brill looks forward every day Zvi Gluck is the director of Amudim, an Rothman, each addressed the audience to English class with his teacher, Mrs. Creating Robots organization dedicated to helping abuse victims beautifully. Perrin. When he recently became aware and those suff ering with addiction within the With Cubelets Jewish community. He has been involved in Mrs. Helen Spirn, SKA head of that after decades of teaching English, HALB students have been using ro- crisis intervention and management for the school, delivered a stirring message to Mrs. Perrin would be retiring, Akiva botics, which is the science of design- past 18 years. For more information, visit the graduates, reminiscing about the wanted to give her a gift that she would ing, building, controlling, and operating amudim.org. 25 years since SKA’s establishment never forget. He knew that Mrs. Perrin robots. The excitement was palpable 87

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OU Women’s Initiative torship Program: Congregation United Orthodox Synagogues in Underwrites 16 Darchei Noam in Fair Lawn, NJ Houston, TX Synagogue Programs • Women’s Institute of Learning • Transmitting Torah: By Women… That Support Spiritual, and Leadership: Congregation For Women: Congregation Agu- Religious, and Shomrei Torah in Fair Lawn, NJ dath Sholom in Stamford, CT Communal Involvement • Women’s Center for Inspired • YIH Eishet Chayil Initiative: For Women Judaism: Suburban Torah in Liv- Young Israel of Hollywood-Ft. The Orthodox Union (OU), the na- ingston, NJ Lauderdale in Ft. Lauderdale, FL tion’s oldest and largest umbrella orga- • Women’s Seder Avodat Yamim • Women’s Torah and Leader- nization for the North American Ortho- Noraim: Young Israel Toco Hills ship Training Program: Lincoln dox Jewish community, will underwrite in Atlanta, GA Square Synagogue, New York, NY the cost of 16 innovative programs in • Tools for Life: Keneseth Beth Is- • M’Dor L’Dor: Cultivating Jewish 11 states that will support the spiritual, rael in Richmond, VA Female Leadership Across Gen- religious, and communal growth of Or- • Rebbetzin-in-Residence erations: Young Israel of Oceans- thodox women. The programs were se- (“R-in-R”): Westwood Kehilla in ide in Oceanside, NY lected from a fi eld of 93 applications for Los Angeles, CA • Saturday Night In(side Torah): its Women’s Initiative Challenge Grant. • Learn to Lead: Beth Jacob Con- Learning and Entertainment for The Challenge Grant recipients are: gregation of Oakland in Oakland, the Women of our Community: • Summer Women’s Beit Midrash: CA Young Israel of Greater Cleve- Congregation Keter Torah in Te- • More than Challah and Candle- land in Cleveland, OH aneck, NJ sticks: Women’s Relationship to • Women’s Professional Men- Judaism in an Orthodox Context: Continued on Page 88

HALB Cubelets in Mrs. Rubel’s technology class as the fi fth-grade students created their own robots with the Cubelets to gain an un- derstanding of how they operate. They learned that a robot is a machine that can sense, think, and act on its own. In order for students to form theories about the sense component of their ro- bot, they investigate presenting varying input/stimuli to the Sense Cubelet. In this lesson, students practiced observ- ing behavior and building understand- ing of stimuli/input and the correlation to reaction/output. Each group of stu- dents was eager to name and present their robot to the class. „ Five Towns Premier Hosts Social-Work Seminar

Dr. Sara Gluck at Five Towns Premier

The Five Towns Premier at Wood- mere recently hosted an informative educational seminar for close to 100 social workers from local hospitals. The dynamic Dr. Sara Gluck delivered a lecture on post-traumatic stress dis- order (PTSD) and spoke about diff erent methods for helping patients cope with PTSD. „ 88 AROUND THE 5 TOWNS

Continued from Page 87 Dr. Adina Shmidman, founding director of len Fagin, executive vice president of the “We therefore feel particularly privileged the OU’s Department of Women’s Initia- Orthodox Union. “We have no doubt that to be partnering with women of extraordi- • Your Voice - Our Community: tives. “The Women’s Initiative is proudly the proposals will prove to be crucial ad- nary vision and commitment from across Young Israel of Southfi eld in empowering our communities to develop ditions to their shul programming and we the community to pursue exciting and Southfi eld, MI creative approaches to addressing spir- look forward to sharing them broadly to innovative initiatives seeking to enhance • Women’s Education Depart- itual and communal needs. Once these benefi t women in communities through- the religious and spiritual growth of the ment: Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion programs are piloted, they can be off ered out North America.” contemporary Jewish woman.” „ Congregation in Baltimore, MD widely in other communities so that they, The Challenge Grant is one of many

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, Applications were evaluated based on too, can benefi t from the wisdom and ex- programs the OU Women’s Initiative is Holocaust Survivors the creativity of the proposed program, perience of these successful initiatives.” launching in its inaugural year. The Wom- Visit YOSS target audience, and whether the project “Coming on the heels of its extremely en’s Initiative ran a well-received Shavuot Students in Yeshiva South Shore’s could be replicated in other communities. successful national Shavuot program- speaker series, which created and pro- Mechina division were fortunate to be “The Challenge Grant is an exciting ini- ming by female scholars, the Women’s moted high-level learning opportunities visited by two Holocaust survivors, Jack tiative that captures the positive energy Initiative received an impressive re- presented by women on Shavuot in shuls Nayberg and Dora Siegelman. Rabbi Yoni of so many communities,” said Rebbetzin sponse to its Challenge Grant,” said Al- across the country, many of which had Escovitz, a 7th-grade rebbi at YOSS and not previously hosted women educators the rav of this brother and sister, led an in this capacity. Upcoming initiatives interactive question-and-answer session include a multi-city mikveh-attendant for the 6th–8th graders. The siblings gave training program addressing mikveh cli- a glimpse of prewar European Jewry and ent medical and mental-health needs; the incredible void that remained after a Leil Hitorerut, an evening of spiritu- the war. The talmidim heard about their al inspiration between Rosh Hashanah harrowing experiences in the ghettos, and Yom Kippur; and the creation of the the concentration camps, and the death Women’s Impact Institute, a leadership march, and were inspired by their mirac- training program. ulous survival. “For more than a century the Orthodox After the presentation, the students Union has addressed the religious and personally greeted and thanked them for spiritual needs of the American Jewish sharing their stories. It was then that they community. Ever-changing circumstanc- were shown the numbers on Mrs. Siegel- es and challenges, however, compel the man’s arm, to be etched forever into their ongoing exploration of new approaches minds. “It is so important for the new gen- to advance our connection to G-d, both eration to have fi rsthand testimony of the as individuals and collectively as a com- munity,” said OU President Moishe Bane. Continued on Page 90 89 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 90 AROUND THE 5 TOWNS

Continued from Page 88 Holocaust,” said Rabbi Zev Davidowitz, menahel ha’mechina. “Our talmidim need to be able to tell their children, grandchil- dren, and great-grandchildren what they heard with their own ears and saw with their own eyes.” „ An Exhibition Of Talent

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, The annual fourth grade Night of the Arts is a fi nale event showcasing all that the girls have learned in art, music, and dance. The festivities opened with a mu- sic-and-dance performance. Morah Tali

Shulamith artists Miriam Bahn and Ariella Casden

Students at Yeshiva South Shore were visited by two Holocaust survivors Shulamith musician Naava Schuckman playing the cello with her sister Bailey and mother 91

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Spector taught each class a dif- Weintraub, inspired by artists YFR Annual Siyum ferent dance to Hebrew music, Frank Stella and Roy Lichten- Yeshiva of Far Rockaway’s and Morah Rena Greenberg stein. They also learned about annual siyum was held on worked with the girls on four imprinting and made “leaves Sunday, June 10 (27 Sivan) songs with an overall theme of of clay” in addition to mono- at the yeshiva campus. Six- hakarat ha’tov to Hashem. chromatic tress. The girls did ty-fi ve bachurim completed Guests were surprised to an excellent job recreating fa- the masechta Bava Metzia, 15 fi nd the gym and lunchroom mous pieces of art while infus- boys completed the masechta transformed into art galler- ing their own original creativi- Kiddushin, and six boys com- ies! Each girl had four pieces ty and imagination. pleted the masechta Megillah. of artwork on display that she It was a beautiful evening, The guest speaker was Rabbi had created over the course an elegant venue for the girls to Naftali Jaeger, rosh yeshiva of of the year with Mrs. Naomi show their creative talents. „ Yeshiva Sh’or Yoshuv. „

BYAM second-graders host publishing party BYAM Second- ing steadily on their writing Graders Are skills and most recently wrote Published Authors their personal narratives. The Congratulations to the sec- girls revised and edited them ond-graders at Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam! Throughout Continued on Page 92 the year, they have been work- to perfection. Their narratives

Yeshiva of Far Rockaway’s annual siyum

Minyanim in the 5 Towns/Far Rockaway Area Mincha Maariv 1:30 Agudas Achim, Monday- Thursday 7:30 The Shteebel (Main Bais Medrash) 333 Pearsall Avenue, Cedarhurst 7:45 Chabad of the 5 Towns Second floor conference room 8:00 Shaaray Tefila Also 10 minutes before shkiah 1:35 Yeshiva Shor Yashov The White Shul Kollel Avreichem Congregation Tifereth Zvi Rabbi Katz’s Shul (Congregation Shomer Shabbos) Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid (S-Th) Maariv is 15 min. after shkiah 8:05 Young Israel of North Woodmere 1:45 Agudath Israel of Long Island 8:15 Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst (Sundays & legal holidays) The Shteebel (Downstairs in Simcha Hall) Yeshiva Gedolah of the 5 Towns 8:30 Bais Medrash of Harborview 1:50 Yismach Moshe @ The Premier Yismach Moshe @ The Premier 2:00 5 Towns Judaica 8:45 Yeshiva of Far Rockaway 2:15 Yeshiva of Far Rockaway Agudas Israel of Long Island 2:45 Agudath Israel of Long Island 9:00 Young Israel of Woodmere Also 15 minutes before shkiah Yeshiva Shor Yoshov Yeshiva Gedolah of the 5 Towns 9:15 Beis Medrash of Woodmere Young Israel Woodmere Shaaray Tefila (Halacha shiur 15 min. before) Agudas Israel of Long Island 3:00 Judaica Plus Yeshiva Shor Yoshov 4:15 Adas Yisroel of NY United Hebrew Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst Community of NY The Shteebel (Downstairs in Simcha Hall) Bais Ephraim Yitzchok (M-Th) Bais Medrash Ateres Yisroel (Rabbi Blumenkrantz) 9:30 Young Israel of Woodmere Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid (S-Th) 9:45 Yeshiva Shor Yashov Yeshiva Gedolah of the 5 Towns Kehillas Bais Yehuda Tzvi (S-Th) The White Shul 10:00 Young Israel of Woodmere Agudas Israel of Long Island Yeshiva of Far Rockaway The Shteebel (Main Bais Medrash) 10:15 Kollel Avreichem 10:30 Young Israel of Woodmere Agudas Israel of Long Island Yeshiva Gedolah of the 5 Towns 10:40 Boston Beis Midrash of Lawrence 11:00 Young Israel of Woodmere Boston Beis Midrash of Lawrence 11:15 Kehillas Bais Yehuda (Thursdays) During the winter months Young Israel of Woodmere has a marriv minyan every half hour after 6:30, ending with the 11:00 maariv. 10:40, 11: 00, 11:20 11:40 12:00 Boston Beis Midrash of Lawrence has maariv every 20 minutes from 10:40-12 Boston Beis Midrash of Lawrence To add or modify a listing, please email: [email protected] 92 AROUND THE 5 TOWNS

Continued from Page 91 publication, Hamasmid, and was a De- bate captain. He was a stalwart mem- have great leads, dialogue, and other im- ber of Rambam’s basketball team and portant features needed for good writ- Yachad Club. He is a member of the ing. The girls’ stories were profession- Arista Honor Society and even won ally published, and the proud authors Rambam’s CBS Survivor Tzedakah hosted their parents at a memorable Challenge. Michael is kind, humble, publishing party! „ and epitomizes the idea of a ben Torah.

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, He plans on studying at Sha’alvim next Rambam Graduation year and continuing his Torah learning Valedictorian: Michael Akhavan. in the U.S. while attending the Queens Michael Akhavan is a true represen- College Scholars program. tative of the grade. Michael distin- Valedictorian: Akiva Schuck. Con- guished himself early on at Rambam scientiousness, creativity, and a stellar and quickly became known as some- character are the trademarks of Akiva one with exemplary middos as well Schuck. Akiva’s academic prowess was as someone eager to contribute to the recognized from the time he applied to school culture and to Am Yisrael. As school four years ago and was named gabbai of the Sephardic Minyan, Mi- a Rambam scholar. Over the course of chael strove to create an atmosphere high school, his achievements earned of ahavas Hashem and achdus. He him membership to the Arista/Nation- shepherded the school’s weekly Torah Rambam valedictorian Michael Akhavanal Honor Society. Excelling in all of his Rambam valedictorian Akiva Schuck academic studies and a budding talmid chacham, Akiva is respected by Ram- bam’s administration, faculty, and stu- dent body. His wonderful middos endear him to everyone who meets him. He is a well-rounded individual who partic- ipates in various sports teams, extra- curricular activities, was involved in the school’s weekly Torah publication, Hamasmid, and is frequently found in the beis midrash “just to learn.” Akiva plans to attend Yeshiva University after spending time in Israel in Yeshivas Ne- tiv Aryeh.

Rambam salutatorian Doniel Fodiman Salutatorian: Doniel Fodiman. Doniel Fodiman is always seen walking around with a sefer and a book. His com- mitment to halachah, intellectual curi- osity, and drive for truth set him apart as the quintessential Torah U’Madda man. Doniel was integral to the success of the school’s Torah Bowl, poetry, and tennis teams. He founded the Rambam Medi- eval Jewish Poetry Club while writing for AIPAC and serving in Lev Leytzan, the Compassionate Clown Society. Do- niel plans on learning in Yeshivat Har Etzion (Gush) and then staying in Isra- el to continue both his kodesh and col- lege studies. Wherever he goes, there is confi dence he will have a meaningful thought, a kind word, and a warm smile for everyone he meets. „ 93

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HAFTR third-graders on stage at M’Dor L’Dor event

HAFTR’s early childhood students learn about safrus

Early Childhood at the M’Dor L’Dor: Generation Students Learn to Generation evening. What About Mezuzot a proud moment it was when Rabbi Akiva from Oppen family members viewed their Scrolls came to HAFTR’s ear- family artifacts and the stories ly childhood center to demon- they told. strate what a sofer does and Students learned that by Front to back: Jared Pollack, Philip how mezuzot are made. „ studying artifacts, you can learn Balsam, Micah Newman, Ethan Front to back: Samantha Haller, Renee Sasson, and Rubye Auerbach about your history. Artifacts Muller, Jacob Aron, Zack Maron, HAFTR Third included objects, photographs, Jacob Eisenberg, and Jack Ymar and English. The artists also de- backgrounds. Students learned Grade M’Dor L’Dor and documents. Students signed and created a family coat the art of metal embossing and HAFTR third-grade muse- learned about the rich histo- tage page that featured a photo- of arms on a metal shield that used black paint to make their um curators opened up their ry of classmates’ families who graph of their artifact, a photo represented ideas that were work appear antique. They in- galleries to parents, grandpar- came from across the globe. In of a special family member, and important to their families and ents, and great-grandparents art, students designed a heri- a description in both Hebrew refl ected their varied cultural Continued on Page 94 94 AROUND THE 5 TOWNS

Continued from Page 93 HANC HS Closing Ceremony 2018: A Year- corporated their English or Hebrew ini- In-Review tials. Graphics included a Magen David, a On Friday, June 8, erev Shabbat, chanukiah, and a mezuzah. HANC HS students and faculty fi lled Students presented a cantata in both the school’s auditorium for the closing Hebrew and English. “Dreams Ful- ceremony of 2018. The program opened fi lled” was the theme of the evening. with remarks from Rabbi Shlomo Adel-

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, The songs students sang and their nar- man, principal, followed by award pre- ration depicted the wishes of genera- sentations. tions past for the continuation of Torah The fi rst set of recognitions was a se- study and mitzvot. The event was spon- ries of honors that were given to students sored by Miriam and Stephen Wallach who stand out in areas that are valued at in honor of Ruthie and in memory of HANC. Rabbi Adelman introduced the her great-grandfather, Mr. Sol Gelb, awards with a special emphasis on the a’h. Thanks to all the families who also process of choosing recipients. Facul- sponsored the event. „ ty members nominated candidates for consideration and collectively selected the recipients. Each award went to one male and one female recipient and was presented by administrators. The name of each recipient of the ten awards will be added to the plaques adorning the second-fl oor hallway. The students who went above and beyond in their participation in chesed activ- ities were Shirley Ebrani and Rafael Akilov, who received the Rabbi Moshe & Rebbetzin Sandra Gottesman Chesed Award. The Golda Meir Community & School Spirit Award went to Kayla Stern, and the Natan Sharansky Com- munity & School Spirit Award went to Aeton Rabanipour, as students who 95

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laer Polytech Institute Medal Award, Jonah Rocheeld; Xerox Award for In- novation and Information Technology, Josh Vilkas; The Brandeis Book Award, Gabrielle Schoenberg; Nassau County District Attorney Shield Award, Joseph Haar; and the Yeshiva University Torah U’Madah Book Award, Courtney Isler and Jonah Rocheeld. The ceremony was an incredible success and created a sense of achdut among the students as they cheered for their peers who received awards. The nipour, and a nostalgic year-in-review Director of College Guidance Ms. program concluded with a musical per- video presentation expertly prepared by Karen Sheff presented a series of formance by juniors Bernie Maslin and the Student Life team. Students watched awards recognizing students’ accom- Racheli Abginesaz. the presentation while enjoying ice- plishments. These awards were: Baus- Mazal tov and thank you for a fantas- cream bars. In addition, a special rec- ch and Lomb Honorary Science Award, tic year! Wishing everyone much hat- ognition was given to the hard-working David Reitano; The Frederick Douglass zlachah on their Regents exams. Have a custodial faculty and security. A heart- and Susan B. Anthony Award, Aeton fantastic summer! „ felt farewell was extended to those fac- Rabanipour; George Eastman Young ulty members who will not be returning. Leaders Award, Adena Cohen; Rensse- Continued on Page 96

HANC High School’s closing ceremony exemplify “a strong commitment to the HANC community and [work] self- lessly in order to foster inclusiveness and strengthen school spirit.” Students were also recognized for their “academ- ic achievement, true intellectual curios- ity, and a demonstrated commitment to increasing knowledge in various disci- plines.” Jonah Rocheeld received the Rav Avraham Yitzchak Kook Passion for Ed- ucation Award, and Courtney Isler re- ceived the Nechame Leibowitz Passion for Education Award. Students with out- standing “determination and diligence and an unwavering commitment to ad- vance academically” received the Rabbi Meyer & Rebbetzin Goldie Fendel De- termination and Perseverance Award; Daniella Rothman and Jesse Rothafel were the recipients. The Ateret Shem and Keter Shem Tov recognizes two stu- dents who demonstrate distinguished character and a strong commitment to leading a life of high ethical and moral standards consistent with Torah ideals and values. The recipients were Racheli Abginesaz and Matthew Zimmerman. HANC helps build character by en- suring that students perform acts of chesed. Students participate in chesed activities such as community service throughout the school year and into the summer months. Although 15 hours per year are required by HANC, many stu- dents choose to continue their partici- pation past their obligation. Chesed Awards were presented to such students by Rabbi Etan Ehrenfeld and Rabbi Daniel Mezei. Silver awards went to students who completed more than 25 chesed hours, gold awards to students who completed over 50 hours, and platinum awards were reserved for students who completed over 100 chesed hours. Congratulations to Susan Deutsch and Yosef Hekmati who went above and beyond and completed over 100 hours of community service. This was followed by an address given by newly elected president Aeton Raba- 96 AROUND THE 5 TOWNS

Continued from Page 95 ed their graduation from Ye- brought them to this point and shiva of South Shore’s Early who will help guide them to- YOSS Grads Show Childhood Center. The theme wards their next milestones. Hakaras HaTov of the graduation was hakaras They expressed that they are Smiles were in abundance ha’tov, and the boys wanted thankful to Hashem, their par- as the pre-1A boys celebrat- to thank the people who have ents, grandparents, rebbeim, June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15,

YOSS ECC Graduation and moros. They also showed ies, and science. Her dream is their gratitude to their yeshi- to become an engineer, using va, and the graduation was her love of construction and dedicated to Rav Binyamin technology. This year, Aviv Kamenetzky, zt’l, and the great won the Shulamith Award for place he founded for them to her science fair project, partic- learn Torah. The talmidim ipated in Math Olympiad, was were proud and are excited for a head of Pi Day, and worked fi rst grade! „ diligently as a layout editor for the yearbook. Shulamith Honors Aviv will always cherish the friendships she has made in Shulamith and is honored to be part of the graduating class of 2018.

Shulamith Valedictorian: Aviv Amar Aviv Amar: Valedictori- an. Aviv Amar lives in Wood- mere with her parents and four Shulamith Salutatorian: siblings. In the four years that Gabriella Herman Aviv has been a student at Shu- Gabriella Herman: Salu- lamith, she has received a great tatorian. Gabriella loves to deal of support and encourage- participate in school activities! ment from her teachers, princi- This year, she invested count- pals, and peers, which she will less hours of creative eff ort always be thankful for. Aviv en- as a co-editor-in-chief of the joys art, music, reading, spend- yearbook. In both seventh and ing time with her friends, and eighth grades, Gabriella was participating in as many chesed on the Torah Bowl and Math opportunities as possible. Olympiad teams, and this year Aviv has a strong passion for she was also on the Shulamith all of her academic subjects, particularly Navi, social stud- Continued on Page 105 97 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018

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Seeking full time Occupational Therapist for Northwestern Mutual Cedarhurst: New Location Teachers needed for the coming school year. Bais Help Wanted: Special Education school located in Brooklyn. Experienced hiring fi nancial advisors who are self-motivated, Yaakov Ateres Miriam is seeking experienced, Teaching Positions for 2018-19 School preferred. Competitive salary. Room for growth. personable, value teamwork and collaboration. A Fortune professional teachers interested in working in a Year [email protected] 100 company. Email [email protected] growth oriented and warm atmosphere. Jewish Day School in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn HANC Middle School, a Modern Orthodox Co-ed Yeshiva 5Towns Boys Yeshiva seeking Elem Gen Ed Please email resume to is interviewing candidates for Judaic Studies [email protected] on Long Island, is seeking an energetic and creative Teachers and Middle School Science Morahs. Classrooms are Ivrit B’Ivrit. Teaching experience Judaic Studies Teacher. Please email resume to: Teacher. Excellent working environment and is a must. BA in education preferred. Competitive salary. Licensed early childhood teacher position [email protected] pay. Only lic/exp need apply. Email resume to Warm and collaborative working environment. available in Far Rockaway, small classes, great pay. [email protected] Tile and Stone company, looking for Business Applicants should email resume and references to Looking for a warm, loving Morah with experience. development/operations manager to Shevach High School, Flushing, New York, seeks [email protected] Call 718-327-3287 oversee ongoing projects, establish new projects, public AP Psychology, AP Biology, English, relations. Sales experience required. Salary: $100,000. Computers, Earth Science, Trig, Spanish PGLI insurance brokers is looking for Teacher, JH Math &/or ELA. Far Rockaway boys’ Plus commissions. and French Teachers for the 2018-2019 School motivated business people to join our growing school. M-Th, pm. Email [email protected] Year. Master’s Degree & Experience required. team. Interested in becoming an insurance producer? Warm, supportive environment. Excellent salary. Please send resume to offi [email protected] Looking for a new home for your existing book of business? [email protected] Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam is seeking assistant PGLI can help. Now accepting candidates in our P&C and Life Mazel Day School in Brooklyn is seeking certifi ed teachers interested in working in a growth oriented and Hebrew speaking business health departments. This is an excellent opportunity with warm atmosphere for the coming school year. intelligence associate. Must speak Hebrew Middle School Math Teacher (Grades 5-8) for generous commission splits available. Please email resume to and English, on the job training. Please send resumes to the 2018-19 school year. Salary is competitive. [email protected] [email protected] Please contact Donna McKenna at 516-791-1800, Please email resume to [email protected] Email [email protected] The Shulamith School for Girls, Long Island, is seeking Special Ed English Teacher 2018-19 Continued on Page 100 an Early Childhood assistant teacher. CAHAL is seeking a male experienced and certifi ed warm and organized. Hebrew Language speaker special education teacher, preferred. excellent opportunity for individual working afternoons 2:30—4:45 for a middle school boys class towards a degree in education.Please email resume to in a Far Rockaway yeshiva. [email protected] Email resume to [email protected] or call 516-295-3666 Mazel Day School in Brooklyn is seeking certifi ed General Studies Teachers, Grades Kindergarten Special Ed Hebrew Teacher 2018-19 — 4th, for the 2018-19 school year. Salary is competitive. CAHAL is seeking an experienced special education Please email resume to [email protected] Limudei Kodesh teacher, mornings, for a Bais Yaakov intermediate grade class. Email resume to The Shulamith School for girls, LI is seeking an innovated [email protected] or call 516-295-3666 Pre -K Teacher. Enthusiastic and warm with excellent subject knowledge and sound understanding Assistant Teachers 2018-19 in early childhood. BA/ Masters Degree in Education. CAHAL is seeking Assistant Teachers for classroom experience preferred. Please email resume to Special Ed classes for all elementary [email protected] school grades. F/T or P/T, AM or PM. Email resume to [email protected] or call 516-295-3666 Offi ce Manager (P/T) Forest Hills shul. Duties include bookkeeping, monitoring building status: supervision of Looking to hire an AP Director for back offi ce nursing custodians, arranging for repairs. Excellent computer skills; home management company in the fi v e towns. LTC/SNF familiarity with ShulCloud a plus. 24 hrs/wk. Send resume experience a must! Outstanding rewarding opportunity! to [email protected] Email resume to [email protected]

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WOODMERE WOODMERE

Under Contract! Brand new listing. Col 4br, 3 full bath, 2300sqft of living space, Updated 4br, 3 full bath in the heart of Woodmere, 2700 sqft of Low taxes, huge property. Could be mother/daughter $695K living space. District 15, taxes under 8k.

HEWLETT CEDARHURST

new! Rental

Near Acad Area, granite EIK, 5br+office w/sep entrance, app 3,000 Excl. 3br colonial w/ detached garage, full finished bsmnt w/ play- sqft of living space, 1/4 acre, parklike prop, walk to all, $799K room and private backyard in heart of Cedarhurst $3700/month

WOODMERE CEDARHURST

Under Contract!

Huge lot w/ tons of potential! 5br, 3bth, 2 car garage on one of the nicest blocks in Woodmere, needs updating, great deal $649K 4 bedroom 3 bath in the heart of Cedar Bay Park 100 CLASSIFIED ADS REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Continued from Page 99 FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE

HELP WANTED Lawrence — New Exclusive — First Show Far Rockaway — 5BR, 3Fbth, Fin Bsmt, CAC, Lg Pvt Lawrence — 8BR, 5 Full Bathrooms, Very Large Split — Beautiful Co-op. Freshly painted, Spacious, 2BR, Kosher Yard, All 5 Bedrooms On The Same Level ...... $899K Level Home , Prime Location, Lot Size 103x 118, Features Kitchen, Sunk-in LR/DR in beautiful elevator bldg. Parking, Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 Central Air Conditioning, Formal Living Room, Formal prime location, walk all ...... $225K Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen, Large Family Room, Den Special Ed school in Flatbush seeks: Call Joan 516-319-4482 with Fireplace, 2 Car Garage, Freshly Painted, New Doors, School Psychologist, team player, set Five Town Homes Realty 516-569-5710 Hewlett Bay Park — Spectacular Waterfront Windows & Bathrooms, Approximately 3,800 Sq. Ft up behavioral management programs, work Colonial On 2+Acres, Bulkhead & Dock Are New, Granite ...... $POR with individual and groups of students. Email: Lawrence — Open House By Appt — Entryway, Open Layout Including Formal DR, Grand LR, Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 [email protected] Beautiful Brick, C/H Colonial, Lg LR With Fireplace, Formal Den W/Fplc, Family Rm W/Wet Bar, Eat-In-Kitchen W/ Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] DR, Kosher gourmet EIK, 2 Dens, 5+BR (on 1 level), 3.5Bths, Gas BBQ, Large Windows Boasts Views Of Grand Lawns W/ Lawrence — 2BR, 1Bth, Freshly Painted, New Top Special Ed Director Full fi nished bsmt, in-ground pool, brick patio on beautiful Potting Shed, In-Ground Heated Pool, Wood & Marble Floors property, great location Priced to Sell . $1.725M Of The Line, Stainless Steel Appliances, Bright & Sunny, Responsibility: Curriculum Designer both Throughout, Separate Carriage House W/4 Car Garage Call Joan for details and appointment 516-319-4482 HW Floors, EIK W/Granite Countertops, Loads Of Cabinets, Judaic and secular studies, ...... $POR Five Town Homes 516-569-5710 Updated Full Bathroom, High Hats, 2 A/C Units, Washer/ Individual curriculum as needs, Staff training, Innovative, Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, Dryer In The Apt, Close To All ...... $239K visionary. Lawrence — Open House by Appt — Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 Requirement: Masters Special Ed and Education Spacious totally renovated 6+BR, 4Bths. Gourmet granite Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Administration or SLP Backgroup Kosher EIK, formal Dr, Large Lr, Den, on oversized beautiful Woodmere — 2 Family Home Each Unit has its own Email Resume: property , in Prime location (Lawrence Bay Park) Boiler, HW Heater, Gas & Electric Meter, 2 Car Garage, Woodmere — 5BR, 4Bth Split Level Home, Bright & [email protected] ...... $1.7M Basement, Close To All ...... $629K Sunny, Den W/Fplc & Vaulted Ceilings, Skylights, HW Floors, For Details and appointment Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 IG-Pool & Cedar Deck, In Ground Sprinklers, Anderson Offi ce located in Cedarhurst looking for temp for Call Joan 516-319-4482 Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Windows, Radiant Heat, New Bathrooms, Lot Size 111 x 107, Bookkeeping position starting in November (30 Five Town Homes 516-569-5710 Eat-In-Kitchen W/Sub Zero, Refrigerator & Double Oven hours/week for 8 weeks). Computer skills a must. Familiarity Hewlett — 3BR, 2Bth Totally Renovated Co-op, ...... $825K with Quickbooks a plus. Hewlett — New Construction in SD #14. 4BR’s, 2.5Bths, Gleaming Oak Floors, Kitchen Has Stainless Steel Appliances, Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 E-mail resume to [email protected] CAC, Lakeview Home ...... $899,000 Granite Countertops, 2 Skylights, Terrace With Ceramic Tile, Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Broker 516-887-0677 ext 325, or 330 CAC, New Washer/Dryer, A Must See ...... $289K Secretary — Yeshiva in Queens Computer ,bkkpg, Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 Woodmere — Spacious 2BR, 1Bth, Co-op In Desirable multi task Call 718 644-4048 Kew Garden Hills — Open House, 6/17, Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Elevator Bldg, Open Floor Plan, High Hats, HW Floors, Sunday 3-5pm, 140-03—68th Drive. Close To All ...... $199K Boys’ Yeshiva high school in Brooklyn with a Call Judit 516-445-2256, Lawrence — Spacious Studio Apt W/Sunken Living Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 legacy of excellence, looking for Teachers in all subjects [email protected] Room, Bright & Sunny, Shabbos Elevator ...... $109K Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] for upcoming 2017-2018 school year. Please email Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 Lawrence — New Listing — Magnifi c ent Studio W/ Woodsburgh — 5BR 6Bth,Renovated CH Colonial resume to [email protected] Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Sept BR Area In Elevator Bldg, Near All ...... $109K Features Formal Dining Room, Butlers’ Pantry, Eat in Kitchen Large, Nassau County Orthodox Shul seeks part time www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Lawrence — 2BR, 2 Full Bath Co-op W/Terrace, Many with Granite Countertops, Top of the Line Appliances, Mahogany Library with Separate Entrance Equipped with bookkeeper Shul experience, familiarity with Shul Closets, Bright & Sunny, Close To RR, Shopping & Library Cedarhurst — 5BR, 4Bth Colonial On Quiet Cul-De-Sac Telephone and Video Conferencing, Luxurious Master Cloud and knowledge of Sage/Peachtree a plus. Please reply Backing The Golf Course, IG-Pool, Fin Bsmt, Large Eat-In- ...... $279K Bedroom Suite and Bathroom, Central Air Conditioning and to: [email protected] Kitchen, Close To All ...... $1.3M Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 So Much More ...... $POR Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Pugatch Realty Corp., in Woodmere, is looking to Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 hire and train a select group of motivated Realtors. If Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Hewlett — 1BR, 1Bth First Floor Apt, Beautifully Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] you are looking to build a career in real estate, or looking to Cedarhurst — Legal 3 Family Home with Great Upside Maintained With A Terrace, New Tiles & Kitchen + Far Rockaway — Spacious & Bright 2BR, 2 Full Bath take your existing career to the next level, there is no better Potential, Close To All, 2 One Bedroom Apartments, and One Bathroom, Track Lighting, New Electric Panel, Close To All Co-op, Elevator Bldg, Doorman, Beautiful Wood Floors place to start than the #1 Real Estate Brokerage in the Five 3 Bedroom Duplex With Basement ...... $679K ...... $139K Throughout, Updated Kitchen & Bathroo ...... $359K Towns. Call Today 516-295-3000 x 128. All calls Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 kept confi dential. Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE 101

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Lawrence — 5BR, 5Bth, CH Colonial, Totally Updated, Valley Stream — Expanded Cape With Professional Woodmere — 4BR, 2 Full Bath Ranch On 100 x 100 Hewlett — 3BR Colonial, Spacious Rooms, Full features EIK W/4 Sinks, 2 Dishwashers, 3 Ovens + Warming Offi ce Including 4 Room & A 3BR Apartment, A Lot Of Lot, Prime Location In The Heart Of Woodmere, Eat-In- Basement, Quiet Residential Street, Close To All . $699K Draw, Subzero Refrigerator, Granite Countertops, FLR W/ Possibilities ...... $529K Kitchen, LR, Formal DR, Enclosed Terrace, Gas Heat Open House, Sunday, June 17 11:30-1pm 56 Raymond Pl, Hewlett Fplc, FDR, Den, Offi ce, Master BR Suite W/Jacuzzi tub & Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 Sale ...... $775K Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Shower, Deck off K itchen , Front Porch, Attic, Detached Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 Pugatch Realty Corp. 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E-mail [email protected] Close To All, Freshly Painted ...... $219K Home, Elegant 2 Story Entry, 5BR, 4Bth, House, Formal LR No Brokers. Call 516-569-5027 Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 North Woodmere —4BR, 3Bth Colonial, Top Of The Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] W/Fireplace & Bar, Formal DR, Den W/Beautiful Woodwork, Valley Stream — All Redone Condo/Townhouse, Line, EIK W/Cherry Wood Cabinets & Granite Countertops, Updated EIK, & Full Summer Kitchen, Upstairs O/S Master 3BR, New Kitchen Appliances, Fully Finished Basement, Large Formal LR & DR, Lg Den W/Custom Marble Fireplace, Woodmere — 1BR, 1Bth Co-op, Bright & Sunny, LG Bedroom Suite W/Dramatic Vaulted Ceiling, Backyard Full Finished Basement ...... $POR Living Rm/Dining Rm, Close To All ...... $109K Lush Ppty W/IG-Pool, Patio & Waterfall ...... $POR ...... $479K Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Continued on Page 102 102 CLASSIFIED ADS REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Continued from Page 101 FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE

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Hewlett — 2BR, 1 Bth Totally Renovated, Washer/ Cedarhurst — House Rental — Open Valley Stream — Investor’s Delight!! Cedarhurst — 4,600+/-SF Plus Basement, Most High Dryer In Apt, HW Floors, High Hats, SS Appliances, Quartz House by Appt — Spacious, Colonial, with granite 6500+/-SF Two-Story Building with Elevator & 18 Car Profi l e Corner in the Market, Triple Mint Condition, Many Countertops, Close To All, Recessed Lighting, 2 New A/C EIK, Lr with fi replace, Formal Dr, 2 Dens, 4+ BR’s, basement, On-Site Private Parking, Beautiful Building with Storage & Built-in’s, Very Reasonable Rent, For Lease Units, New Windows ...... $2,500/mo. in prime location, walking distance to all .$4,200/mo Loads of Windows, Great Location Near LIRR Station, Major Call Ian for More Details Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 Call Joan for details and appointment Highways & the City Line. For Sale, Call Ian for More Details [email protected], 516-295-3000 Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] [email protected], 516-295-3000 516-319-4482 Cedarhurst —Coming Soon — Don’t Miss Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Atlantic Beach — Summer Rental, Memorial Day To Woodmere — 1,300+/-SF Over 1,300SF + Basement, This Opportunity!!! High Tech Executive Suites W/Parking & Free Standing Building, Medical/Offi ce Space, Near LIRR Labor Day Or Month To Month, Move Right In, All Renovated Far Rockaway — Apartment in Bldg, — Storage, Various Sizes Available, All New!!! 24 Hour Access, Station, For Sale, Call Ian for More Details. All Utilities Included Plus Many Amenities, For Lease, Call IG-Pool, Mini Basketball Court, Outdoor Patio With Wet Bar, New to market — Totally renovated, Spacious 1BR, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Bay Ocean Views, Finished Basement. [email protected], 516-295-3000 Ian for More Details LR, DR, Granite Kosher EIK, W/D, Prime location, walk all [email protected], 516-295-3000 Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 ...... $1,750/mo Woodmere — Follow the Leader to Woodmere, Now Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Includes heat and water. is the Time to Act!!! No Meters - Free Parking, Various Spaces East Rockaway — 1,500+/- SF Professional Suite Available, For Sale/Lease…Call For More Details. Cedarhurst — 1BR, 1Bth Elevator Bldg, Totally Call Joan for details and appointment in Free Standing Bldg W/Full Basement & Parking, Three [email protected], 516-295-3000 Private Offi ces, Conference Room, Bullpen, Reception Area, Renovated, Large LR/DR, Eat-In-Kitchen, 516-319-4482 Close to LIRR, For Lease Call For More Details Close To All ...... $1,850/mo. Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Freeport — Investment Opportunity!! 12,000+/-SF Broker 516-792-6698 Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 Cedarhurst — New Listing, Sunny & Spacious Multi Tenanted Professional Building with 21 Car On-Site Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Parking, Good Upside Potential, Lot Size 24,570SF, For Sale. 1BR Apt, Elevator Bldg, Washer/Dryer In Bldg, Heat & Water East Rockaway — Various Sized Retail Stores on Call Alan for More Details Corner by Stop Light, High Traffi c Location, On-Site Parking, Included, Close To All ...... $1,800/mo Atlantic Beach — House Rental – Charming [email protected], 516-295-3000 For Lease, Call for More Details. 2BR, Near Beach, EIK, LR/DR, On Lovely Quiet Street, www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 [email protected], 516-295-3000 Close To All ...... $2,595/mo. Lynbrook — Perfect for Commercial Use, but Can be www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Far Rockaway — Newly Renovated 3BR, 2Bth, Converted Back to a Residential Home. 1,800SF Two Story Far Rockaway — 8,600+/-SF School in Great Apartment in a beautifully enclosed complex on Neilson Building with Basement & 2,000SF Offi ce Building in Rear, Condition. Various Classrooms, Offi ces, Multi-Purpose Cedarhurst — 3BR, 1Bth, apartment near Monroe/ Street. —Move in condition, First Floor—one off Street Bldg has Kitchenette on 2nd Floor, Full Bath & 2 Half Baths Room, Kitchenette, Storage, & Bathrooms, Close to Public Oceanpoint, fi rst fl oor of private house. Recently renovated, parking spot—Close to all Shuls—option to add additional on 1st Floor, 12 Car Parking, Gas Heat, HVAC. For Sale Call Transportation For Lease, Call Ian for More Details. updated everything. Negotiable with lease...... $2500 rooms with a separate Pesach Kitchen and additional Arthur for More Details. [email protected], 516-295-3000 Call/txt 917-733-3869 bathroom. [email protected], 516-295-3000 Call Yaakov 516-903-0646, Dovid Hewlett — 850+/-SF Offi ce Space on 2nd Floor, Great Inwood — New to market, Ours Alone, North Miami Beach — House for Rent — 516-924-1970, Aaron 347-866-6363 Location, Close to Public Transportation, For Lease, Fully furnished, Upgraded 4/2. Marble fl oors. Stainless 21,000+SF Property with offi ces, warehouse/garage and Call for More Details appliances, granite tops, Pool Jacuzzi. Available July 4th-- Far Rockaway — Newly Renovated offi ce/storage loads of parking, in prime location [email protected], 516-295-3000 Call Joan for details 516-319-4482 October 4th ...... $1000/week space available in a beautifully enclosed complex Or ...... $3750/month Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Hewlett — 600+/- SF Retail Store on Broadway, Great on Neilson Street. Call Yaakov 516-903-0646, High Traffi c Location, Municipal Lot in Rear, Close to Public Benny 305-761-5234 Dovid 516-924-1970, Aaron 347-866-6363 Transportation & Major Highways, For Lease, Call Ian for More Details Cedarhurst — New Listing — Large 1BR In Far Rockaway — 2 Partially Finished basement COMMERCIAL REAL [email protected], 516-295-3000 Elevator Bldg, Totally Renovated Lg Lr/Dr, EIK, storage spaces available, Individually or together. Bathroom ESTATE FOR RENT Close To All ...... $1,895/Mo in each; each approximately 850 square feet. Inwood — Various Sized Spaces Available, Industrial www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Call Yaakov 516-903-0646, Dovid Buildings W/Ample Parking, Near LIRR Station, Overhead Far Rockaway — near TAG, Newly renovated 4BR, 516-924-1970, Aaron 347-866-6363 Cedarhurst — New to market — Door, 14-20’ Ceilings, Offi ce Space, Bathroom, For Lease, 2Bth, new kitchen, walk in master closet, Commercial Co-op for rent in prime location, Call Randy for More Details Far Rockaway — Brand new fully equipped Shul on good for part time professional, close to all. Call for details. [email protected], 516-295-3000 washer dryer in apt ...... $2750 Neilson Street, Available Immediately. Seats 75-100 People, Helene 516-410-5525 Associate broker Milky Call Joan 516-319-4482 Heating/Air conditioning—Sidduirm, Sforim, Gemorrahs. Island Park — 1400+/-SF Storefront with Offi ce Space Forst Realty Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Bima, Aron Kodesh, Tables, chairs, and Shabbos Oven, and Kitchen in Rear, 3 Parking Spots + Municipal Lot, Great Location, For Lease, Call for More Details. Woodmere — House Rental — Magnifi c ent Refrigerator, and Coff ee Station. Separate Men and Womens’ Far Rockaway — Retail For Lease 700 Sq Ft with Full Basement. Steps to A Train and LIRR. Great For Any [email protected], 516-295-3000 6BR Home W/Formal DR, Eik, Large LR & Den, IG-Pool, 3 Car entrances—Mechitza in place—Main Entrance, Weather Business/Medical/Offi ce. Owner 917-359-9776 Attached Garage, Lot Size 189 x 291, 5 Bedrooms On One protected, 2 Bathrooms, Storage Cubbies. Lawrence — 985+/-SF Professional Offi ce Suite Level, Hardwood Floors, SD#14 ...... $7,500/mo Call Yaakov 516-903-0646, Dovid Hewlett — Various Sized Offi ce Space In Beautiful Suites in Co-Op Building, Good Parking, HVAC, Close to Public www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 516-924-1970, Aaron 347-866-6363 With Plenty Of On-Site Parking In The Rear Of Building. Transportation & Major Highways, For Lease, Available Immediately. Tenant Pays Own Utilities Directly. Call for More Details. Lawrence — House Rental – Charming 4BR Far Rockaway — New 2BR, Apartment for Rent, Can Be Combined For Up To A [email protected], 516-295-3000 House In Meadowmere Park, Close To All central location ...... $2,200 Total Of 6050Sf, For Lease , Call Ian for More Details...... $3,300/mo. includes utilities & parking space. [email protected], 516-295-3000 Lynbrook — 750SF or 1500SF Retail/Offi ce Spaces, www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Call 718-337-2345 and please leave message Street Parking in Great Location, For Lease, Inwood — Reasonable prices, Multiple Call Alan for More Details Woodmere — No Fee — Totally Renovated 1BR Hewlett — Totally Renovated 1BR Apt In Bldg, Kitchen options available: [email protected], 516-295-3000 Apt, Quartz Countertops, SS Appliances, New Cabinetry, W/Ss Appliances, Hw Floors, EIK, Close To All 250 sq ft offi ce space Oceanside — Various Sized Warehouses with Ample HW Floors, New Windows, Close To Railroad, Heat & Water ...... $2,100/Mo. 800 sq ft offi ce space Parking, Overhead Door, 14’ Ceilings, At Intersection with Included, 1 Or 2Yr Lease ...... $1,895/mo. www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 3650 sq ft beautiful fi nished offi ce space, parking www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 included in all spaces and Micha Minyan. Traffi c Light, For Lease, Call Randy for More Details Kew Gardens Hills — 2 Family House 5BR 2.5Bth, Call or Text Sam 516-567-0100 [email protected], 516-295-3000 Bayswater — New to Market — Upper two For Rent. For Info, Cedarhurst — Multiple options available: Oceanside —8,000+/-SF Warehouse with Loading family house, modern 3BR, 1.5Bths, LR, FDR, EIK, terrace, in Call Eduard @ 917-403-5720 Dock & Overhead Door, 15’ Ceilings, Abundant On-Site prime location. Heat and water included . . $2,250/mo 3050 sq ft newly renovated, beautiful space with Kitchenette and Conference room and private bathrooms. Parking, For Lease, Call Randy for More Details Call Joan 516-319-4482Five Towns Woodmere — House Rental — Move Right In, [email protected], 516-295-3000 Homes 516-569-5710 4BR, 2 Full Baths, Washer/Dryer, Garage, Fenced In Property, Call or Text Sam 516-567-0100 SD#14 ...... $3,000/mo Cedarhurst — Executive Offi ce Suites furnished Oceanside — Up to 4,600SF Retail Space Available Brooklyn — Marine Park area — Ours Broker 516-792-6698 with Rear Door & Parking, Former Restaurant. For Lease, Call alone — House rental — Renovated, Beautiful and non-furnished starting at ...... $895 a month and up. Alan for More Details 3BR, 1.5Bths, LR, DR, Kosher Kitchen, parking, prime Cedarhurst — Totally renovated split level. 3 Large stizes available. Includes all utilities, internet, [email protected], 516-295-3000 location on quiet tree lined street, back yard and W/D Bedroom, 3.5 New Bath. Euro EIK w/ granite countertops. conference room, Mincha Minyan and amenities in hookup. Walk to all. Absolutely mint, Must See! For rent Rosedale — 750+/-SF Retail Store W/4 Parking Spots beautiful buiding. in Rear, 10’ Ceilings, Great High-Traffi c Location, For Lease, Call Joan for details, 516-319-4482 ...... $3,500/Mo Call or Text Sam 516-567-0100 Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Call for details. Available Immediately. South Call Randy for More Details [email protected], 516-295-3000 Shore Estates, call Susan: 516-569-4980 Hewlett — Various Sized Suites in the Finest Bldg in the Woodmere — House rental — New to 5 Towns, Medical or Non-Medical Use, 16 Parking Spots, market — First Show — Ours Alone — Valley Stream — 900+/-SF Retail Space, Busy For Lease ,Call Ian for More Details Shopping Strip with Plenty of Parking. Can be Divided. Great Spacious Colonial in Prime prime location, 5BR, 3Bths, LR, [email protected], 516-295-3000 formal dr, huge den, Granite Kosher EIK. Main level has 1BR, COMMERCIAL REAL for Any Retail or Professional Offi ce Use. For Lease, suite with bath, full fi nished basement, freshly painted, Rockville Centre — Beautiful Professional Spaces Call Ian for More Details. [email protected], 516-295-3000 great for large family, walking distance to all shuls ESTATE FOR SALE in Historic Building Available, Great Location, Municipal Lot in Rear & Steps from the LIRR Station, For Lease. Call Ian for Call Joan For details 516-319-4482 Woodmere —All New!! High Tech Executive Offi ce More Details. Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Suites, Owner Suite Available!!! State of the Art, Conference Lynbrook — Commercial Co-op 750 +/- SF, [email protected], 516-295-3000 Professional Use, 5 Chair Waiting Room, 2 Exam Rooms, Room, Kitchenette, & Much More, Utilities Included, Great Cedarhurst — New to market — 1 and 2 Location, Near LIRR & Public Transportation, For Lease, Bedroom apartments for Rent, Prime location,Walk all. Ample On-Site Parking ...... $75,000 Valley Stream — 750+/-SF Offi ce Space in Elevator Call Mark Lipner Direct 516-298-8457 Building with 2 Bathrooms, On-Site Parking & Handicap Call Ian for More Details Call Joan for details 516-319-4482 [email protected], 516-295-3000 Pugatch Realty Corp. E-mail [email protected] Accessible, For Lease, Call Randy for More Details Five towns Homes 516-569-5710 [email protected], 516-295-3000 Baldwin — 6,311+-SF Medical Offi ce Bldg. Ground Far Rockaway — New to market. Renovated Cedarhurst — Investment Property or Owner/User Lease for Sale. Good Condition. 100% occupied. Excellent Legal 3 Family House, Upside Potential, For Sale, Call Randy Valley Stream — Various Sized Offi ce Space in Studio, 1, 2, 3 and 4BR rentals, great location. Professional Building, Elevator, Beautiful Lobby, Ample On- Parking. Call 516-334-2146 ext. 305 or for More Details Call Joan for details, 516-319-4482 Site Parking Lot, For Lease. Call Arthur for More Details. [email protected] FiveTowns Homes Realty 516-569-5710 www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 [email protected], 516-295-3000 Rockville Centre — Newly Renovated Two Story Far Rockaway — New to Market — Open East Rockaway — Multiple Use Retail Hewlett — 450+/-SF Offi ce Space in Professional Retail/Professional Bldg with Elevator, Granite Lobby, & House By Appt — Totally renovated, spacious, Building; Two 1800SF Retail Stores & 1200SF Apartment Building, On-Site & Municipal Parking, Heat Included, Handicap Ramp, 5000+/- SF Retail W/Full Usable Basement beautiful 4BR’s, 2.5Bths, Duplex in Prime location. Attached, High Traffi c Corner Location, On-Site Parking, Electric & A/C Metered Separately, Close to All, For Lease... Over 5000+/- SF Offi ce Space. For Sale/Lease…Call for Call Joan for details, 516-319-4482 Convenient to All , For Sale, Call Ian for More Details Call for More Details. More Details. Broker 516-792-6698 Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 [email protected], 516-295-3000 www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Continued on Page 104 104 CLASSIFIED ADS Continued from Page 103 MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

COMMERCIAL REAL Yeshiva of South Shore has some membership NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT KINGS COUNTY SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF KINGS openings in its burial society. By purchasing QUEEN’S PARK OVAL ASSET HOLDING TRUST, Plaintiff against CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff - against- RENEE JONES, et an individual, couple or family membership, you will ESTATE FOR RENT THERESA HAWKINS A/K/A THERESA A. HAWKINS, et al al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure be ensured of select plots in one of several New York Defendants and Sale entered herein and dated February 5, 2018, I, the area cemeteries. For more information on burial society Attorney for Plaintiff ( s) Schiller, Knapp, Lefkowitz & Hertzel, Woodmere — 4,600+/- SF Brand New Offi ce Building membership, please call 516-374-7363 or e-mail: undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Kings LLP 200 John James With 24 Car Parking For Lease or For Sale. Call for More [email protected] County Courthouse 360 Adams Street, Room 224, Brooklyn, details. Audubon Parkway, Suite 202, Amherst, NY 14228 Broker 516-792-6698 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff ( s). NY on June 28, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City Woodmere — Price Reduced!! — 750+/-SF LEGAL NOTICES April 9, 2018 I will sell at and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: Retail Store W/4 Parking Spots in Rear, 10’ Ceilings, Great Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Kings County BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly side of Powell Street, High-Traffi c Location, For Lease Call Randy for More Details, Supreme Court, 360 Adams [email protected], 516-295-3000 distant 238.71 feet Southerly from the corner formed by the Street, Room 224, Brooklyn, NY 11201 on June 28, 2018 at intersection of the Westerly side of Powell Street with the

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS Bayview 2:30 PM. Premises known Cedarhurst — 4,000+/-Sf Retail Store with 2,000SF Southerly side of Newport Street; being a plot 18.00 feet by Mezzanine, Street & Municipal Parking, Great Location, Loan Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Althea Clement; et as 1246 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203. Block 4960 Lot 38. All 100.09 feet by 18.00 feet by 100.09 feet. Near LIRR Station, For Lease Call for More Details, al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and that certain plot, piece or Sale duly dated March 23, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee [email protected], 516-295-3000 parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements Section 12 Block 3847 Lot 137. will sell at public auction at the Kings County Supreme Said premises known as 586 POWELL STREET, Court, 360 Adams Street, Room 224, Brooklyn, NY 11201 thereon erected, situate, lying and Hewlett — 1,500+/-SF Retail Store with Parking, BROOKLYN, NY Renovated Space with 2 Bathrooms – 1 Handicap, For on July 19, 2018 at 2:30PM, premises known as 316 East being in the Borough of Brooklyn, and County of Kings, City Lease Call for More Details, [email protected], 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203. All that certain plot piece and State of New York. Approximate amount of lien $388,110.10 plus interest & 516-295-3000 or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements Approximate Amount of Judgment is $537,270.01 plus costs. erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, interest and costs. Premises will Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fi l ed Judgment Woodmere — 1,000+/-SF Retail Store in Great County of Kings, City and State of NY, Block 4727 Lot 127 be sold subject to provisions of fi l ed Judgment Index No and Terms of Sale. Location, Close to LIRR Station, For Lease FKA 27. Approximate amount of 504042/2012. For sale If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the Call Arthur for More Details, judgment $1,041,225.49 plus interest and costs. information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) [email protected], 516-295-3000 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fi l ed Judgment 280-2832. sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. Index# 500288/2016. Jack Segal, Esq., Referee Shapiro, The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Hewlett — 2,000+/-SF Retail Space in Great Location, Dana L Jenkins, Esq., Referee 16-12301 DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Municipal Parking Lot in Rear, Close to All, For Lease... Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759- NOTICE OF SALE Index Number 5031/2014. Call for More Details. [email protected], 1835 Dated: April 26, 2018 53932 516-295-3000 SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU STEVEN Z. NAIMAN, ESQ., Referee U.S. Bank, National Association as Trustee for NRZ Pass- Notice of formation of Lighthouse International David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Lynbrook — 500+/- SF Retail Store with Rear Door, Through Trust VII NPL, Plaintiff Development LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with NY Secy. of Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Street Parking, Close to All, For Lease Call Alan for More State (SSNY) 5/24/2018. Location: Nassau County. SSNY AGAINST Details. [email protected], 516-295-3000 designated for service of process and shall mail copy of Charles Baron a/k/a Charles B. Baron; Naomi Baron a/k/a 99 Powerhouse Road, First Floor, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 File# 4722.1587 Woodmere — 3600+/-SF Retail Space in Woodmere process served against the LLC to Registered Agent: c/o Naomi Baron a/k/a Naomi R. Baron; et al., Defendant(s) Shopping Center, Join Gourmet Glatt & Chase Bank, Great Lighthouse International Devlopment LLC., 145 Finucane Pl. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated On-Site Parking, Rear Loading, Opposite NY Sports Club & Woodmere, NY 11598. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. November 29, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at Woodmere LIRR, Available Fall 2016. For Lease NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS U.S. public auction at the Nassau County Call Ian for More Details. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 [email protected], 516-295-3000 SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on June Hewlett — 1,100+/-SF Space Available, Modern ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO 26, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 544 Arlington Your Real Estate, Professional Bldg, Great parking, Ideal for Medical LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR Road, Cedarhurst, NY 11516. All that certain plot piece Professional/General Offi ce Use, Close to All, MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-8AR, or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements For Lease Call for More Details Plaintiff AGAINST ITOHAN HOLMES, et al., Defendant(s) erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, [email protected], 516-295-3000 Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 39 Block 309 Lot Service, or February 07, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at 304. Approximate amount of judgment $334,276.45 plus Long Beach — Various Offi ce Spaces Available on public auction at the Room 224 of Kings County Supreme interest and costs. Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, on July 2nd Floor, 525-900+/- SF, Separate Bathrooms, Newly Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fi l ed Judgment Renovated, For Lease Call for More Details. 12, 2018 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1181 EAST 92ND [email protected], 516-295-3000 STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11236. All that certain plot piece Index# 16-005085. Help Wanted or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements Michael A. Montesano, Esq., Referee Long Beach — 1428+/- SF Professional Space With 5 erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Offi ces, 2 W/Water, Waiting Room, Bathrooms, Reception Area. County of Kings, City and State of New York, BLOCK 8200, Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff Hvac. 5 Parking Spots. For Lease…Call for More Details LOT 35. Approximate amount of judgment $972,998.59 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Ad Here Every [email protected], 516-295-3000 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to Rochester, New York 14624 provisions of fi l ed Judgment for Index# 4538/13. Woodmere — Several offi ce spaces from 500sf to 1000sf. (877) 759-1835 Jeff rey R. Miller, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Dated: April 27, 2018 Elevator Building. Central Avenue — Prime Location! Ample Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Parking. Ideal for Medical/Professional Offi ces. Call Kate for Thursday Williamsville, NY 14221 54343 Details 516-334-2146 NOTICE OF SALE Lynbrook — 1251+/- SF Offi ce Space In Free Standing Supreme Court County Of Kings 100,000 readers look Bldg, Ground Floor, Heat Included, Garage Or Outdoor Parking Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff Spaces (Subject To Availability), Ideal For Professional Or AGAINST forward to what’s Medical, Great Location, For Lease Alena Mikhalskaya, et al, Defendant Deadline for Call Lenny for More Details. [email protected] Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated happening in the 5 Towns 516-295-3000 2/10/2017 and entered on 3/24/2017, I, the undersigned Lynbrook — 700 +/-Sf Professional Suite, 1 Bth, 1 Parking Referee, will sell at public auction at the Kings County by reading The Five Towns Spot In The Garage. For Lease... Call for More Details Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY on June 21, Classified [email protected] 516-295-3000 2018 at 02:30 PM premises known as 4755 Bedford Avenue, Jewish Times. Brooklyn, NY 11235-2607. All that certain plot piece or Oceanside — 2800 +/- SF Space on Long Beach Rd with parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements On-site Parking, Hi Visibility, Good for Professional Use or Retail, erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Kings, City For Lease or For Sale…Call for More Details. and State of New York, BLOCK: 8785, LOT: 98. Approximate Advertising 1 Week ...... $35 [email protected], 516-295-3000 amount of judgment is $523,805.10 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fi l ed Judgment Rockville Centre — 3,500 sq. ft., fully wired for Web, Index # 501849/2014. partitioned, will divide. Call 516-322-3555 Sol Needle, Referee in the next issue FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 2 Weeks ...... $60 53 Gibson Street VACATION Bay Shore, NY 11706 RENTALS NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS WELLS is Monday 4 Weeks ...... $100 FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST ROBERTO MAYERS, ALBERTO LUIS SMITH and BOVOM STORAGE & PROPERTY Vacation Rental in Israel — Ramat Eshkol — MANAGEMENT LLC, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Weekly Ads of up available from Yom Kippur-Succos. Completely renovated, Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated January 18, June 18, to 25 words 4BR’s, 3Bths, Central a/c, sleeps13 people, + Huge Sukkah, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction 718-554-7918 dsl at the Room 224 of Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, on June 28, 2018 at 2:30PM, premises known as 364 BARBEY STREET, at 5 p.m. Call: 516-569-0502 BUSINESS BROOKLYN, NY 11207. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and OPPORTUNITY improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Fax: 516-977-0608 Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of Call New York, BLOCK 3996, LOT 22. Approximate amount of Lynbrook — For Sale, Convenience Store in judgment $636,377.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will Or E-mail ads to: great location available. Currently active business, with 8 be sold subject to provisions of fi l ed Judgment for Index# years lease remaining. Five parking spaces included. 501693/2015. Steven Naiman, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, Call Joan for details 516-319-4482 LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 516-569-0502 Classifi[email protected] Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Williamsville, NY 14221 54065 105

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Continued from Page 96 Governor Cuomo Presents Security basketball team. For the past two years, Funding To HAFTR Gabriella represented Shulamith in the On Wednesday morning, June 13, annual schoolwide Middle School Sci- Governor Andrew Cuomo came to the ence Fair. She also enjoyed participating Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns in all of the chesed activities Shulamith & Rockaway to announce over $2 mil- off ered. lion of security funding for Long Island Outside of school, Gabriella loves to schools. The governor has been an ad- rollerblade, swim, bike, read, and spend vocate for the enhancement of security time with her family and friends. Gabri- at private schools and other nonpublic ella has been fortunate to be taught by institutions on Long Island. Cal Na- excellent teachers, who have fostered than, HAFTR vice president, intro- her love of learning in all subjects, es- duced Cuomo and also highlighted NYS pecially Ivrit and math. Gabriella will support for STEM programming and miss her amazing friends and support- innovation in nonpublic schools across ive principals and teachers who have the state. HAFTR students receive funding for security been with her for the past ten years in Nathan presented Cuomo with a me- front door of the governor’s home in when at school. Cuomo then announced Shulamith. zuzah created by HAFTR students on Albany. security funding grants to 45 organiza- a 3D printer, with the help of director Cuomo ensured guests that security tions across Long Island. of STEM Benny Gross. Cuomo stated is of utmost importance, for students that the mezuzah will be placed on the and faculty alike to feel a sense of safety Continued on Page 106

Shulamith Keter Shem Tov Award: Shayna Wasser

Shayna Wasser: Keter Shem Tov Award. Shayna Wasser resides in Ce- darhurst and has been a student at Shulamith School for Girls since pre- 1A. She has worked hard to achieve her goals and has excelled academically in her studies. Shayna is a positive person who loves learning new things. Shayna feels fortunate to have been given many opportunities at Shulamith. She served as vice president of G.O in seventh grade and planned many great programs and activities. She was a member of the Torah Bowl team in sev- enth grade and served as co-captain in eighth grade, leading her team to vic- tory in the divisional championships. She also served as coordinator of Yom HaAtzmaut festivities and is participat- ing in the school play. Shayna enjoys singing, acting, art, and baking. She loves spending time with her friends, both in and out of school. She has a solid focus on her family and enjoys spending time with them as well. Shayna brings a strong sense of enthusi- asm, loyalty, and sincerity to everything she does. Shayna has much hakarat ha’tov to her teachers and principals for provid- ing her with a superb education and for instilling within her the right values. She cherishes the wonderful friend- ships that she has built with her class- mates. Shayna is proud to be part of the graduating Class of 2018. „ 106 Mazal Tov! AROUND THE 5 TOWNS

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Presenting Governor Cuomo with a 3D mezuzah

Mazal tov to Larry and Esta Gordon as they shep nachas from the grandchildren. Pictured: Yochanan and Chanie Gordon celebrate with

Governor Cuomo presents check to HAFTR administrators Eli and family at Yeshiva Darchei Torah Siddur Party; Nison Hirsch Guests of the event includ- faculty, HAFTR lay leaders, celebrates his Chumash Bereishis Siyum at Yeshiva of South Shore ed HAFTR Lower School and HAFTR parents, and local gov- Middle School students and ernment offi cials. „ with Moshe Hirsch and Larry Gordon. 107

NEWS FROM 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 THE HILLS By Chanita Teitz A BUSY AND EXCITING WEEK AT YCQ

t has been an exciting week at Yeshiva of Central Queens. With I the focus on STEM subjects growing in all areas of academia, YCQ’s STEM Club SET3 visited Luna Park in Coney Island to experience their lessons on how roller coasters work firsthand. The students learned that other than motorized chains that YCQ STEM club members experienced their lessons fi rsthand at Luna Park in Coney Island. pull a rollercoaster up the first hill, it is nothing more than the build-up of Finally as the week came to a close, and championship game for a second straight potential energy, the conversion to everyone began to settle down to prepare year with a 4–3 victory over HALB. kinetic energy, the pull of gravity, and YCQ band members for fi nals and graduations, the YCQ Wild- finally the law of inertia (keeping the at their annual spring concert cats boys’ varsity soccer team won the Continued on Page 108 coaster in motion) that make the roll- ercoaster work, offering the rider the thrill of the ride.

YCQ Wildcats boys’ varsity soccer champions

The eighth grade students then embarked on their yearly trip to Washington, D.C. During their tour of the Capitol, Congresswoman Grace Meng and Donna Iken, a se- nior legislative assistant, took time out of their busy schedules to meet with the students for a talk and pho- to opportunity. The students then visited the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memo- rial, bringing to life the U.S. history and government they have learned about in the classroom. Back in Queens, the orchestra and band performed their annual spring concert. The performance includ- ed Hatikvah, Shalom Aleichem, and other songs played on violin, drums, and trumpet. Research has shown that learning an instrument increas- es memory skills, improves coordi- nation, increases comprehension in math and reading, creates responsi- bility, improves listening and social skills, and creates a sense of achieve- ment. The afterschool music program offers students a choice of instru- ments and weekly group lessons to enforce the skills needed to work to- wards their goals. 108 NEWS FROM THE HILLS In addition to the daily tending of Continued from Page 107 their garden, the children are busy with RAV ADIN STEINSALTZ other activities in their outdoor class- BYQ Early Childhood room. They enjoy spending time in their HONORED FOR LIFE’S Outdoor Classroom “nest,” a tree house-like structure that The children at the Bais Yaakov of was built just for them. The nest is well Queens Early Childhood Center are stocked with natural materials like pine WORK IN JERUSALEM enjoying the beautiful weather in their cones, bark circles, and rocks. The girls outdoor classroom. It is a wonderful enjoy arranging the materials in all sorts spot to exercise both mind and body, and of beautiful patterns, mimicking the BY TOBY KLEIN GREENWALD a whole lot of fun! “land art” of Andy Goldsworthy. nce in a generation—if we’re lection of hundreds of guests from dif- lucky—do we witness the cre- ferent countries, of various ages, and Oation of a project so expansive, clearly from diff erent landmarks in his so extraordinary, that it revolutioniz- journey—spoke to the theme of the eve- es Jewish scholarship for hundreds of ning that kept repeating itself: That the

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, thousands—perhaps millions—of peo- greatest achievement of Rav Adin Stein- ple, and for future generations. Rabbi saltz has been his ability to be a giant Toby Klein Greenwald Toby Klein Greenwald Toby

Tomas and Aviva Gourney Yehudit Shabta Israel Bardugo Bardugo Israel

Early childhood students enjoying their garden

The spring season kicked off with The evaporation stations are also quite the planting of a beautiful children’s popular. Young artists enjoy painting garden. Under the direction of Morah with water on fancy framed easels and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Rav Steinsaltz, and Rav Mendel Azimov, head shaliach Gitle, esteemed nature teacher, the creating all kinds of beautiful designs. of Chabad in France (and Rabbi Steinsaltz's nephew) children planted gorgeous multicol- Science comes into play as the children Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz is perhaps whose intellect could reach the stars, ored begonias, dahlias, geraniums, observe what happens when the warm best known for his trailblazing Babylo- yet who could communicate and inter- and marigolds. The kitchen garden is sun hits their watery creations. As the nian Talmud, and as the Haggadah song, pret the treasures of the Torah to those thriving with a variety of herbs and water begins to evaporate and the easels Dayenu, goes, “That would have been below who are as numerous as the sands delicious radishes. As the children dry up, the youngest students start to un- enough for us.” What is equally extraor- of the earth. worked, they learned new vocabulary derstand a complex concept. dinary is what was created concurrently I must add a disclosure. Yaakov, my and scientifi c concepts in the best way Hollow blocks are a fabulous tool for with the Steinsaltz Talmud, what fol- husband (who has contributed to this possible—through hands-on experienc- children to build life size creations as lowed it, and what new projects are in article) and I both worked for Rav Stein- es. To further expand on the language well as mazes that snake across the en- the works, for he has produced commen- saltz; Yaakov also studied under him. arts learning, a favorite poem “Seeds” is tire yard. There is a good deal of math- taries also on Tanach (Torah, Prophets, The benefi t of this close contact has giv- displayed near the garden. The children ematical learning as well as physics and Writings), the Mishna, the Mishneh en us a rare opportunity to write about love reading the familiar words and involved as children calculate weight, Torah, and Tanya. All of these are now the man and his life’s work as observ- chanting the poem. distance, and force. The children learn within the reach of both scholars and ers who knew him when he was much Children can also be found sitting the fundamentals of engineering as they lay people, and going forward, they will younger, and even then, a visionary and near the garden with pencils and paper, build sturdy foundations and functional become even more accessible through dreamer. More on that later. sketching the beautiful fl owers. They structures. an ambitious online initiative, a digiti- The dinner included a keynote speech carefully examine each delicate leaf Of course, gross motor activities are zation project that will provide global by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and a and petal and try to replicate them on also available in the outdoor classroom. access to all Steinsaltz commentaries tribute concert by Rabbi Avraham Fried paper. Sketching helps children notice Bikes, jump ropes, and Chinese jump and translations. that morphed into a spontaneous far- details and learn to pay close atten- ropes complement the large climbing On Sunday evening, June 10, the brengen during the formal part of the tion. It also develops eye-hand coordi- toy in the yard and help children exer- Steinsaltz Center hosted a gala din- concert, and continued again at the nation and fi ne motor skills. The more cise their ever-developing muscles. ner at the Orient Hotel in Jerusalem to evening’s end, with guests and yeshiva children sketch, the better their focus Visitors to the BYQ Early Childhood mark the Rav’s 80th birthday and his students surrounding the Rav’s table in and attention to detail. These skills are Center outdoor classroom can prac- pedagogical achievements. The entire heartfelt song. foundational for reading, writing, and tically see the children growing and evening—the display of his numerous arithmetic. blooming before their eyes. „ books, the speakers, the eclectic col- Continued on Page 110 109 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 110 RAV ADIN STEINSALTZ Continued from Page 108

Rabbi Sacks said of the Rav, “He was trained as a scientist but has the soul of a poet. He was brought up by very secular parents. Adin told me that his parents insisted that he learn Gema- Matanel website Courtesy ra because they wanted him to be an Joelle Afl alu with Rav Israel Bardugo Bardugo Israel apicorus (heretic), not an am ha'aretz (ignoramus)…With his creative ge- understand. He was only 28 at the nius he has taken the most complex time. This is not as surprising as one texts and turned them into the most might expect, because at 24 he had simple messages.” He quoted the pa- been appointed the youngest school suk in Isaiah, “Vekol banei'ich limu- principal in Israel, at a school in the

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, di Hashem”—“And all your children Negev. shall learn of G-d” and noted how Though the small yeshiva could not there have been attempts in the world sustain itself beyond the first year, it to create egalitarianism in wealth and was a microcosm of things to come. in power, and they have failed, but My husband, Yaakov, who was one of that Rav Steinsaltz has “dedicated his the six students, recalls, “The high- life to creating something egalitarian light was the seudat shlishith (the by opening the doors of study to ev- third Sabbath meal) that we had at eryone.” the home of the Rav every week. The According to Rabbi Meni Even-Is- singing, his inspirational stories, the rael, executive director of the Stein- atmosphere…this was what made the saltz Center, the Rav became Torah yeshiva special.” Since then the Rav observant when he was 16. He studied went on to found a plethora of educa- chemistry and physics at the Hebrew tional institutions, and that special University of Jerusalem. But he spent atmosphere permeates them all. most of his time on Jewish studies and spent many hours with Rabbi Sh- The Work maryahu Sasonkin and the late Rabbi Of A Lifetime Shlomo Zavin. He also studied for a The Rav expected to complete his brief time at the Chabad Yeshiva in Talmud project within 13 years. It Lod, and began to publish essays, lec- took 45. The first volume was pub- ture, and conduct educational activi- lished less than a year after opening Israel Bardugo Bardugo Israel ties for teens. the center. It was followed by 40 ad-

numerous essays, recorded video Jewish texts. He hired me to help pro- classes, and also taught and lectured duce Shefa’s adult educational activi- throughout the world. Dr. David Roz- ties. I remember vividly meeting with enson, CEO and executive director the Rav in the Van Leer Jerusalem of Beit AviChai, spoke passionately Institute, where he also had one of its about the Rav’s work in Russia, where rare private offices. It is written in the Rav established a network of ed- Talmud Sukkah 21:2 “Even the prosa- ucational institutions for the Jew- ic conversations [sihat hulin] of wise ish community in the former USSR, men are equal to the entire Torah.” including the first yeshiva formally And indeed, even the Rav’s comments acknowledged by the authorities (in on prosaic matters were filled with 1989, prior to the fall of the Soviet rich philosophical insights and col- Union), a Jewish university, and a orful anecdotes, and it was a privilege training school for preschool and el- to just sit quietly and listen while he ementary school teachers. In a video expounded on educational issues and clip at the dinner, he said the Rav was Israeli society, as way of introduction “magical” and “like Peter Pan.” to the next project. Rav Even-Israel also established Since 1965, the Rav has been labor- other schools that are inspired by his ing on his life’s work with the help worldview, such as an army yeshiva of a select team, making the “trea- (Yeshivat Hesder) in Tekoa, Israel, sure-troves of the Talmud” accessi- and the Makor Chaim elementary, ble to all, with unprecedented clar- middle, and high schools in and near ity. The Steinsaltz Hebrew Talmud Jerusalem. Sadly, the Makor Chaim received endorsements from several high school yeshiva in Kfar Etzion great rabbis in our times, including became well known when two of the Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, Rabbi Ovadia three teenaged boys who were kid- Yosef, the Admor of Erlau, and many napped and murdered by terrorists, more. in 2014, were from that yeshiva. (One Yehudit Shabta, editor and trans- of them, Naftali Fraenkel, was my lator, has worked for the Rav since Rav Meni Even-Israel speaking student.) But the yeshiva has mor- 1989. She tells the following story, by phed the tragedy into days of unity, way of illustrating the worldview of In 1965 the Rav married his wife ditional volumes, and the project was in which it sends students to secular the Rav. “When our daughter was one Sara, opened a small hesder yeshiva completed in the month of Kislev of schools in Israel to interact and cre- year old we brought her to the Rav (in which students divided their time the Hebrew year 5771 (December ate dialogue. During the years I taught for a berachah. He said to the child, between study and army service), and 2010). The English version is called in Makor Chaim, I discovered it was a ‘I bless you that your parents will not he founded the Israel Institute of Tal- The Essential Talmud. In 1991 he high school yeshiva with out-of-the- get in the way of your growth.’” mudic Publications in Jerusalem in changed his last name to Even-Israel box thinking and an atmosphere of Rav Yehoshua Schreier, the execu- cooperation with the Israeli prime under the guidance of the Lubavitch- curiosity, creativity, and joy. tive editor of the Koren Talmud Bav- minister’s office and the ministry er Rebbe, with whom he became very By 1976, the Rav had also created li in English, and a translator at the of education and culture. With that close. He was awarded the Israel the Shefa Institute, consisting of an Steinsaltz Center, says, “The breadth he began his life’s work: translating prize in 1988 and many other presti- elite group of students who would of his knowledge and the breadth of the Talmud from its original Arama- gious prizes. study, write pedagogical materials, the works he has produced is prolific. ic into modern Hebrew and adding a In the course of those 45 years, the and teach in educational programs for In virtually all of his works, he intro- commentary that a layperson could Rav published more than 60 books, adults, creating a new dialogue with duces a perspective that wasn’t there before. It is truly remarkable.” friend wanted to give me a gift, so the us with an opportunity to honor my Jewish life after the devastations of 111 Anyone who teaches, studies, or gift she gave me was a meeting with father, showcase his seminal works the Holocaust in Europe; to reverse works in a Torah-related profession Rav Adin. In was in 2004. We spoke and revel in our past successes, as the Communist eradication of Juda- 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 can find books by the Rav that will en- for five hours. When Rav Steinsaltz well as allow us to lay the groundwork ism in Russia; and to combat wide- rich his endeavors. We too have in our talks to me, he makes me laugh.” for the future of Jewish learning…we spread assimilation in the West.” home many books by Rav Steinsaltz Both Tomas Gourney and Joelle hope to illuminate laptops, tablets, And bringing Torah to every Jew that have informed our teaching—on Aflalu, on behalf of the Matanel Foun- and smartphones with new pedagog- is the mission to which Rav Adin Talmud, Hassidut, Tanach, Jewish dation, received award presentations, ical possibilities…For a nominal fee, Even-Israel and the Steinsaltz Center mysticism, and more. One of my fa- as did other longtime Steinsaltz Cen- the Steinsaltz Center’s entire expan- continue to dedicate their existence. „ vorites is a little book that I consult ter supporters Leo Noe, Israel Klabin, sive library will be accessible from when authoring a new biblical musi- and Yitzchak Miralashvili. Special anywhere in the world, and it will be The author is an award-winning cal—Biblical Images: Men and Women mention was made of the late Thomas searchable, printable, and shareable, educational theater director and the editor of WholeFamily.com. of the Book, which always enchants Nisell. Matthew Miller, head of Koren allowing for profound and creative with refreshing and deep insights on Publishers, spoke about what a won- engagement with the texts. This plat- biblical figures central to our nation- derful shidduch it is between Koren form is already in development, and ally shared consciousness. and the Steinsaltz Center. the beta version will be launched by One of the speakers recalled the the end of 2019. These are exciting Remember Tributes From Rav saying, “If I know myself, it times for knowledge seekers every- Around The World doesn’t matter what others think,” where.” The dinner reception featured a and that among his goals was that he In 2014, Professor Susan Handel- that article? display of all 360 titles (including wanted people to feel proud they are man (who was also close to the Reb- Visit our archive section various editions and translations) Jewish. be) wrote about the Rav’s connection produced by the Steinsaltz Center, to the Lubavitcher Rebbe in a review and find any issue of the an on-premises book sale by Koren What’s Next? of Rav Steinsaltz’s book My Rebbe: Publishers, that today is the publish- “As innovators,” said Rabbi Meni “I could see that his [Rav Stein- 5 Towns Jewish Times er of the Rav’s works, and a multime- Even-Israel, executive director of the saltz’s] life projects were a response online @ dia presentation detailing all of the Steinsaltz Center, “our strength lies to the urgent mandate of the Rebbe: educational institutions, programs, in our ability to figure out what’s next. to bring Torah to every Jew, no mat- www.5TJT.com and projects that will directly bene- This event [the dinner]…will provide ter who, no matter where, to rebuild fit from the CauseMatch campaign, that continues until mid-July. Those interested in contributing to the cam- paign can donate via cmatch.me/Let- MyPeopleKnow. The evening included greetings from member of Knesset Ze’ev El- kin, and video greetings from Presi- dent Reuven Rivlin, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, who described some of the learning he had done with the Rav, and Minister of Education Naftali Bennet. There were award presentations to longtime Steinsaltz Center supporters Leo Noe, Israel Klabin, Tomas Gourney, Yitzchak Mi- ralashvili, and the Matanel Founda- tion, via Joelle Aflalu. The wide geographical span of the Rav’s supporters was represented at the dinner. Tomas Gourney came to America 30 years ago from Poland. His wife, Aviva, came with her family from Iran before the revolution of 1979. They live in Scottsdale, Arizona, and got to know the work of Rav Steinsaltz through their rabbi, Rav Alush. They say that today they have gone from not being observant to being modern Orthodox. Gourney, one of the donors to the Steinsaltz Center, says, “What I love about Rabbi Steinsaltz’s work is that it is timeless and is something that will have an impact on genera- tions to come. He is one of the greatest scholars of all time, similar to Rashi, and has brought the understanding of Judaism to the people's level, so the sources would not just be available to a higher, closed society, but under- standable. He is very straightforward, not a typical rabbi, and is knowledge- able about every topic.” Joelle Aflalu was born in Fez, Mo- rocco. She had a child and a husband who died in Morocco, and then she left with her surviving child and to- day lives in Luxemburg. She became a founding member of the Matanel Foundation (Matanel.org) that she describes as “an educational and so- cial incubator” that also supports the Rav’s work. How did she get involved? Joelle says, “The Rav’s book The Thir- teen Petalled Rose spoke to my soul. A 112 an amazing job in goal. HAFTR looks to first- through eighth-grade boys forward to raising its first-ever soc- in the Five Towns and surrounding 5TJT SPORTS CENTER cer championship banner in its new areas, had five divisions with over 30 Scott Satran Arena. Congratulations teams. By Judah Rhine to the whole team and Coach Harold The ability to play competitive flag Hernandez for such an incredible football in a structured environment championship season! makes this league such a great suc- cess. Every participant each season SOCCER AND FLAG FOOTBALL 5 Towns Flag also receives a flag football giveaway. CHAMPIONS CROWNED Football League Plans are already underway for next HAFTR Middle School cer championship! The hard-fought Soccer Champions game ended in a 5–2 HAFTR vic- On June 5, the HAFTR Middle tory, with Annaruth Boxer scoring

June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15, School girls’ soccer team defeated two goals; Abbi Kammerman, Gabby North Shore Hebrew Academy to Fuchs, and Emma Pine each scoring capture the girls’ middle school soc- one goal; and Shirly Gottlieb doing

HAFTR Middle School girls’ soccer champions

Champions in two divisions of the 5 Towns Flag Football League

Under the leadership of Rabbi season, which will hopefully begin Eli Brazil and Mr. Larry Gross, the in the beginning of September. The 5 Towns Flag Football League has organizers would like to thank the just finished the spring 2018 season. league sponsors Gourmet Glatt and S. Congratulations to the champions in Adelsberg & Co. Certified Public Ac- each division. The season and play- countants. offs were beyond amazing, as many For registration information and of the games were decided in the final to view more pictures, please visit seconds. The league, which is open 5townsflagfootball.com. „

Korach the son of Yitzhar, the son of Kehas, the son of Levi (Bamidbar 16:1) What moved him to start a quarrel? He was moved to it by the fact that Elitzafan, the son of his father’s brother, was appointed prince over his family; as it says (Bamidbar 3:30), “And the prince of the fathers house of the families of the Kehasites was Elitzafan the son of Uzziel.” Korach argued: My father was one of four brothers; as it says (Sh’mos 4:18), “And the sons of Kehas: Amram, and Yitzhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.” As for Amram the firstborn, his son Aharon attained to greatness and Moshe to royalty. Who then should rightly take the next office? Is it not the next in line? Now I, being the son of Yitzhar, should by right be the leader of the Kehasites. Yet Moshe appointed the son of Uzziel! Shall the [son of the] youngest of my father’s brothers be superior to me? Behold, I shall dispute his decision and put to naught all that has been arranged by him . . . (Midrash Rabbah; Rashi) 113 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018 114 Madraigos Annual Breakfast June 15, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 15,

The annual breakfast to benefi t Madraigos was held at the home of Menash and Mimi Oratz in Cedarhurst on June 10. Together, the community is supporting the or- ganization that “helps our youth step by step.” 115 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 15, 2018