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8 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] September 11, 2014 16 Elul 5774 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] 9 Stories Of Greatness R’ Dovid Hoffman A Lifesaving Amen group of Israeli policemen The policeman looked at the rabbi ply with the rabbi’s request had no rious to see what was about to hap- stood on the platform in the and did not know what to say. What more idea than they did of what it pen. But what was there to lose? A station, boarding the train a strange request. Say Amen? Why? was all about. But there was some- There was certainly nothing more that would take them from Jerusa- What was the purpose? His buddies thing about the man. This rabbi had interesting than this happening on lem to Haifa for training and drills. would laugh at him. But when he impressed him deeply and he was the train. Loud and boisterous, they good-na- looked into the face of the tzadik, determined to do as he had been re- Rav Elya stood, surrounded by uni- turedly jostled each other and called formed policemen. Silence fell upon out comments back and forth. None the train car as he began reciting the of them noticed the tall, imposing Now, none of the policemen were laughing brachah, saying it slowly, each word fi gure that was boarding at the same clearly enunciated. “Baruch Atah time, and even if they did, they cer- Hashem Elokeinu Melech HaOlam…” tainly had no clue that the great R’ For some of the policemen, it was the Eliyahu Lopian zt”l was a passenger he recognized the serious demeanor quested. fi rst time they had ever heard a bra- on their train. and realized that he could not refuse Slowly, and with great reluctance, chah being uttered. “…Asher yatzar A short time into the ride, one the request. The honor and dignity the policemen gathered around Rav es ha’adam b’chochmah (Who created of the policemen suddenly felt a evident in this great man’s bearing Elya. Some were grinning in deri- man with wisdom…” The profound light tap on his shoulder. He turned left no room for hesitation. He im- sion, while others were winking and intensity with which he said each around to see a man with a white mediately got up and began the un- nudging one another with their el- beard standing next to him. It was easy task of assembling the police- bows. Still others were merely cu- CONTINUED ON P. 13 obvious that he was a distinguished men. Jew. Predictably, they refused. “What Rabbi Dovid Hoffman is the author of the popular “Torah Tavlin” book series, fi lled “I have a request of you,” Rav Elya did you say? A brachah? Asher with stories, wit and hundreds of divrei Torah, including the brand new “Torah Tav- said. “I have to recite the brachah what? What’s that? Why do we lin Yamim Noraim” in stores everywhere. You’ll love this popular series. Also look of Asher Yatzar. Could you please have to say Amen?” The questions for his book, “Heroes of Spirit,” containing one hundred fascinating stories on the gather together all your friends on came pouring forth and the poor Holocaust. They are fantastic gifts, available in all Judaica bookstores and online the train so that they may answer guy who was tapped with the job of at http://israelbookshoppublications.com. To receive Rabbi Hoffman’s weekly “To- Amen?” persuading his colleagues to com- rah Tavlin” sheet on the parsha, e-mail [email protected]

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CONTINUED FROM P. 1 no less fearsome. By failing where ad- herents to other religions excel, talking coming to shul if he doesn’t even believe during prayers profanes the name of in G-d, the atheist explained: “Goldberg Hashem (r”l) (Aruch HaShulchan 124:12; goes to shul to speak with G-d; I go to Sefer Chareidim 9:19; Responsa of Chasam shul to speak with Goldberg.” Sofer, Orach Chayim 31). Such conduct But is our attitude so different than has caused many a shul in Jewish history speak during the time of prayer…shield why Sephardic communities – generally that of Goldberg’s friend? to be converted into a church or even de- them from all trouble and misfortune, more reverent in shul – fared better than Talking during davening is bad. Real stroyed (Magen Avraham 151:1; Mishnah from plague and illness, and extend to their Ashkenazi counterparts (see Tuvcha bad. But don’t take my word for it. Try B’rurah 124:27, quoting Elyah Rabah). them all the blessings that are found in Yabi’u Vol. II Page 321). these: It negates any glory our prayers These are not hollow warnings. Rav the Torah of Moses our teacher and in all The story is told of a native of Antwerp could possibly bestow upon Hashem Yom Tov Lipman Heller (author of, the books of the Prophets and the Sacred who recalled frequenting a large, magnif- (Baal HaTurim, D’varim 26:19), it is compa- among other works, the Tosfos Yom Tov, Writings. May they merit seeing their icent shul – one in which there was no rable to defacating in shul (Yaaros D’vash and Rav of Krakow), maintained that children live, thrive, and grow in Torah, talking. If a guest talked in the shul, the 9), and it is as if the talker is worshipping the massacres of Tach v’Tat (1648-49), in see them to the marriage canopy and to beadle would approach with a card that idols (Drashos Chasam Sofer Vol. II, 7 Av). which hundreds of thousands of Jews the performance of good works, and to read, “In this shul, we do not talk during One who talks during davening has no were murdered by Chmielnicki (y”s) and serve the Lord our God always in truth prayers.” If the talking persisted, the bea- portion in the world to come (SeMaK 11) his Cossacks, was a punishment for the and innocence. dle would gently grab the guest by the and delays the redemption (Yabia Omer lack of decorum exhibited in shuls at that More recently, the Gerrer Rebbe (Imrei scruff of his neck, escort him out of the Vol. I 10:11). Talking during the chazan’s time. He therefore composed a special Emes) attributed the Holocaust to the sin repetition of Sh’moneh Esrei is described Mi SheBeirach prayer for those who re- of talking during prayers, which explains CONTINUED ON P. 13 as a sin “too great to bear” (Shulchan frain from talking in shul: Aruch, Orach Chayim 124:7). May [Hashem] bless all who guard Eytan Kobre is a lecturer, writer, and attorney, residing in Kew Gardens Hills with his The communal consequences are their mouths and tongues and do not wife and children. He can be contacted at [email protected].

12 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] September 11, 2014 CONTINUED FROM P. 12 nah B’rurah 124:27; see also to Him Who holds our fate in Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chay- His hands. Communicating with shul, and lock the doors. The man im 124:7). In earlier times – when Hashem is our only recourse in A Lifesaving Amen later recalled that, while virtually people generally stuck to one shul this era of trials and tribulations. CONTINUED FROM P. 10 every other shul in the city was de- for most of their lives, and when There is too much ugly noise stroyed by the Nazis (y”s), neither people had some semblance of in our world today. Let us fi nd word was tangible. Even the most hardened man his shul nor any of its contents shame and were inclined to accept peace and tranquility while we there was fi lled with admiration and respect for the were disturbed. Coincidence? responsibility for their misdeeds – stand before Hashem in prayer!” rabbi. Here was a Jew who was truly close to G-d. Surely not. this might have worked. But these (Selected Writings: A Collection of They heard how he stressed the words, passing all Of course, there are parts of days, such an approach is unlikely Addresses and Essays on Hashkaf- the world in his prayer. And when he concluded davening when talking is prohib- to have the desired effect (and like- ah, Jewish History, and Contempo- with the words “Blessed are You, G-d, Healer of all ited for specifi c reasons – because ly would be counterproductive). rary Issues, 1988, pg. 230). Those fl esh and acting wondrously” – the mighty “AMEN!” it is considered an interruption Others are of the opinion (and I words ring truer today than ever that burst forth from the mouths of the spellbound that invalidates the prayers (e.g., agree with the general sentiment) before. policemen fi lled the train. Rav Elya Lopian had P’sukei D’Zimrah, Sh’ma, Hallel) or that there ought to be fewer un- In a sense, we are all Goldberg’s succeeded in touching the very core of their souls. because complete concentration is necessary hiccups in davening. R’ friend. We know that prayer is Now, none of the policemen were laughing. They required (e.g., Kaddish, K’dushah). Avraham ben HaRambam reported an opportunity to connect to the realized that it was a truly holy being who stood But ideally, there should be no idle that during his father’s lifetime, Almighty, but we don’t fully be- before them. talk in shul, even when davening is when talking during prayers appar- lieve it. It is for this reason that The policemen returned to their places, quiet and not in session (Shulchan Aruch, Or- ently was problematic, he decided talking while praying is a form of contemplative. What an experience! What they ach Chayim 151:1; Shulchan Aruch, to eliminate the chazan’s repeti- blasphemy (see Chofetz Chaim, hadn’t realized until then was that the train had Orach Chayim 124:7; Rambam, tion of Sh’moneh Esrei (Y’chaveh Introduction, Negative 7; Shul- stopped during the lengthy brachah and they were Hilchos T’fi lah 11:6; Chayei Adam Da’as 5:12). Similarly, the Vilna chan Aruch HaRav 124:10; Zohar, not moving. What was the problem? No one knew 17:6; Mishnah B’rurah 151:2; see also Gaon cautioned his family that Sh’mos 131:2). This is not merely and no information was forthcoming. The men be- Megilah 28a-b).1 In fact, some are their visits to shul should be “very a punishment; it is the natural came apprehensive and a nervous tension settled of the opinion that it is better not short” so as to avoid needless talk consequence of interrupting that over them. to go to shul at all than to go and (Igeres HaGra). Maybe it’s just my conversation so divine. Because And then they heard. Terrorists had laid explo- engage in idle talk (see e.g., Kaf imagination, but I fi nd that when if you go to shul to talk, where do sives on the rail lines in an attempt to blow up the HaChayim 151:8; Igeres HaGra). I daven for the amud or read from you go to pray? train. For some unexplained reason, as the train So how do we get ourselves the Torah – and I’ve been known ______approached, the bomb did not explode, and the (and others) to stop talking in to keep up a rather brisk pace – 1 - Nowadays there is some room passengers were saved from certain death. When shul? This question has been there is less talking. for leniency, since (according to some) the train lurched forward once more, a collective asked many, many times over the In his typical prescient fashion, shuls outside of Eretz Yisrael are gen- sigh of relief could be heard throughout the train. years. Rav Shimon Schwab, summed it erally built on the pre-condition that Chazal teach: “One who answers Amen merits Some have suggested appoint- up best: “For Hashem’s sake – let they may be used other than for daven- having his life lengthened.” Rav Elya had gathered ing an individual to reprimand and us be quiet in the Beis HaK’ne- ing (Aruch HaShulchan 151:5; see Piskei the policemen together in order to demonstrate punish those who talk during dav- ses. Our reverent silence during T’shuvos 151:21 n. 100; Igros Moshe, Orach that all the bombs in the world could be rendered ening (see Pri M’gadim 124:11; Mish- the t’fi lah will speak very loudly Chayim 1:45). powerless by the strength of one Amen.

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“Because you did not serve Hashem, If I Were a Rich Man est opportunity ever given to man. acquisition of it will bring me great your G-d, amid gladness and goodness Sheldon G. Adelson is the owner We will look back at our mitzvos, and joy. If I gain a deeper perspective on of heart when everything was abun- of Las Vegas Sands Corp. In 2003, his they will bring us far more joy than life, then I experience elation, know- dant. ” net worth was ranked at 1.4 billion earning a million dollars an hour. ing that my net worth in the World — D’varim 28:47 to Come is growing at an incredible rate. My investments are paying back The Destiny of the Jews If, for a flashing moment, in spades. That excitement is one of At the end of a long prophecy of the most powerful motivating forces what will befall us if we don’t follow I were to see what the World to Come will be like for me, – equal even to kavod. With it, a per- the ways of Hashem, the Torah seems I would effectively lose free will. son can reach great heights. Without to lay the blame on one issue: be- it, a person’s avodas Hashem can be- cause you did not serve Hashem, your come stale and lose its potency, thus G-d, amid gladness and goodness of dollars. While that is an impressive This seems to be the answer to beginning a downward spiral. heart when everything was abundant. sum, it didn’t put him anywhere Rabbeinu Bachya. One of the great- Ultimately, joy is a great force It seems the pivotal point of these near the richest people in the world. est motivators in the human is en- that both allows a person to enjoy two extremes is based on simchah, However, when he took his company thusiasm. That enthusiasm is based his short stay in this world and pro- implying that serving Hashem with public, a rather interesting thing hap- on a value system. If I value money, pels him to achieve the greatness for happiness is critical to our success as pened. His personal wealth increased I will be driven to pursue it, and the which he was created. a nation. by 750%. By 2004, his personal worth Rabbeinu Bachya explains that this had increased to over 20 billion dol- Born and bred in Kew Gardens Hills, R’ Benzion Shafier joined the Choftez Chaim is because the mitzvos must be done lars, making him the fi fth richest Yeshiva after high school. Shortly thereafter he got married and moved with his new with joy and complete devotion. man in the world. Forbes magazine family to Rochester, where he remained in for 12 years. R’ Shafi er then moved to Mon- When the mitzvos are done without estimates that over those two years, sey, NY, where he was a Rebbe in the new Chofetz Chaim branch there for three years. joyfulness, they are lacking in their Adelson’s fortune had been growing Upon the Rosh Yeshiva’s request, he stopped teaching to devote his time to running effect, and this can be part of the spi- by $1 million every hour. Tiferes Bnei Torah. R” Shafi er, a happily married father of six children, currently re- ral downward. Imagine for a moment what it must sides in Monsey. He then gives an example of a feel like to know that your wealth is mitzvah that wasn’t done with com- increasing at that rate. You sit down plete motivation. The midrash tells to a leisurely lunch and walk away a us that when Reuven attempted million dollars richer. Open a Gema- to save Yosef from his brothers, he ra for the Daf Yomi – there’s another said, “Let us put him in the pit.” His $750,000. Lie down for a Shabbos intention was to buy some time to nap; wake up three million dollars eventually save him. However, had of added wealth. What it’s like to be he realized that he would be record- alive! Every moment I live, I become ed in history as the one who saved richer and richer. I can’t wait. Yosef, he would have put him on his shoulders and carried him home to I Have No Plans of Dying his father. From here we see the The single most diffi cult concept importance of doing a mitzvah with that we human beings deal with is complete dedication and commit- our mortality. While we are cogni- ment. tively aware of it, emotionally we just don’t feel it will happen. With The Power of Simchah that emotional blindness comes This Rabbeinu Bachya is diffi cult blindness to the value of our actions. to understand on two levels. First, Since in our operating reality, I will how can the Torah command me never die, then what I do or don’t do to be happy? Being happy isn’t an really doesn’t matter. emotion that we can turn on and If, for a fl ashing moment, I were to off like a light switch. And second, see what the World to Come will be how can we compare the effect of like for me, I would effectively lose doing a mitzvah joyfully to the case free will. The extraordinary accom- of Reuven? We are well aware that plishment of one mitzvah would so honor is one of the most powerful overwhelm me that I would be com- driving forces in the human con- pletely and radically different – not dition. Granted Reuven was a tza- different physically, not smarter, but dik, but the fact that he would have much more driven to accomplish my been titled the savior of Yosef for purpose in life. When Chazal tell us eternity is something that would over and over again that mitzvos are propel a man to extremes. How can worth far more than the greatest trea- that be compared to something as sures in this world, it is because they minor as joy in the performance of had that clarity. They understood a mitzvah? what it will be like for each of us as The answer to these questions can we regale in our great wealth. In that best be understood through a differ- World, we will look back at every ent perspective. chance we had to grow as the great-

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consumed 43 ½ socks. bought a $20 ticket on July 19th and for- mola sunfi sh is around, “but they’re un- 7-Foot-Wide London DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospi- got about it. common. Probably more likely in warm- tal spokeswoman Shawna Harch said it’s After discovering the ticket in his truck er waters.” Home Up For Auction perhaps the strangest case in the hospi- a month later, Ritieni went online to look Mohler estimated it weighed close to tal’s history. up the numbers. “I was going through 300 pounds. So strange that the hospital entered my numbers one by one, circling each There was no obvious cause of death. last February’s tale, complete with X-rays, number that matched up,” Ritieni said. A few days later, it had washed back into in an annual contest sponsored by the “It took a minute for me to comprehend the ocean, Mohler said. vet magazine, Veterinary Practice News, that I just hit the jackpot. I was like, ‘No and won a prize. Fittingly enough, the way, no way!” he says. contest is called “They Ate WHAT?” Ritieni can either take the money in 26 Captured Cobra Had Even stranger: The $1,500 fi rst place installments or take the lump-sum of $1.9 winner was a Texas animal hospital that million. “My only plan is to secure my Intact Venom Glands treated an exotic frog that ate more than kids’ future,” he said. monocled cobra that roamed a two-bedroom London home 30 small ornamental rocks from its cage. California neighborhood for days measuring just 83 inches wide is The DoveLewis entry summary says Acould have given a potentially Abeing auctioned with an opening the Great Dane was discharged home a Maine Lobstermen deadly bite, a snake expert said. bid of nearly $390,000. day after surgery. Harch says the owners “There’s no indication that it’s had its Property auctioneer McHugh said the aren’t available for comment but she con- Catch Two Incredibly venom glands removed,” said Ian Rec- home was built in a driveway between fi rms the dog is alive. chio, curator of reptiles and amphibians two neighboring homes in 1996 and was Rare Lobsters at the Los Angeles Zoo. a rental property until it was purchased In One Week The snake, about 3 feet long, was cap- by its current owner earlier this year. Rubber Duck Creator tured in a neighborhood where it had The home, measuring about 7 feet been slithering around. wide, boasts a kitchen, a bathroom and a Brings Giant Reports that it had bitten a dog that reception room on the ground fl oor with evening raised concerns, and authorities two bedrooms on the second fl oor and a White Rabbit To Taiwan warned people to watch their children loft above. and keep their pets indoors. “My friends said I was mad to buy it. A veterinarian later said it appeared But I knew I had to. I’m confi dent there the dog was simply injured while trying are quirky people who will want to buy to get away from the snake. it -- as it’s cheaper than many one-bed- t’s no white lie: Two lobstermen in Still, authorities were wary because room homes in this area,” the owner of Maine caught a pair of rare albino the bite of a monocled cobra can kill a the home said. Ilobsters within a week. person within hours if untreated. The home will be auctioned Oct. 1 in Bret Philbrick caught the fi rst lobster London with a suggested opening bid of while Joe Bates caught another one days $386,876. earlier. Albino lobsters are believed to be “You can get £1,300 ($2,140) rent from a he Dutch artist famous for his about one in 100 million. place like this. If I don’t sell it I’ll hang on traveling giant rubber duck is un- One will go to the Maine State Aquar- to it,” the owner said. Tveiling his latest creation, a giant ium and the other one will be kept in The home is among the narrowest in white rabbit, during a festival in Taiwan. Brooks Trap Mill. The lobsters are under London, but falls short of the 65-inch re- Florentijn Hofman, whose giant sculp- legal size and would normally have to be cord set by a miniscule home. ture Rubber Duck has visited 23 cities in returned to the ocean but the Marine Pa- The narrowest house in Britain mea- 12 countries, created an 82-foot-tall white trol made an exception. sures just 47 inches wide. rabbit sculpture inspired in part by the Bates also caught a one-in-30 million Chinese legend of Chang’e and Jade Rab- yellow lobster recently. bit. Surgery On Ailing The sculpture was fi rst glimpsed Tues- Great Dane day and will offi cially meet the public Giant Rare Fish Thursday. Washes Up The snake was taken to the Los Ange- Yields 43 ½ Socks les Zoo recently and was transferred to On Washington Coast the San Diego Zoo, which has a supply of he 3-year-old Great Dane was Man Finds Winning antivenom for Asian cobras. miserable and retching when its Lottery Ticket In Truck A monocled cobra gets its name from Towners rushed him to an emer- the ring-like mark on the back of its hood, gency animal hospital. but the cobra found in California lacked It was something he ate! the mark because it is nearly pure white. X-rays showed a stomach full of “a The blue-eyed snake lacks pigment, a large quantity of foreign material.” Near- condition known as leucism. ly two hours of surgery later, Dr. Ashley The snake probably was raised in cap- Magee had the answer — the dog had tivity because its color would make it an easy dinner for predators in the wild. The snake is an adult and could be 7-foot ocean sunfi sh rarely seen anywhere from 5 years to 20 years old. in Washington waters recently Monocled cobras can grow to 5 or 6 feet Awashed ashore on a beach. and live two decades, he added. It was found dead on the beach at low Recchio said the snake appears to be tide by children after a campfi re program, healthy and probably chowed down on said June Mohler, a biological technician rats and mice while it was loose. from Oregon, working this summer as an “It looks pretty fat,” he said. t’s not every day you’re cleaning out interpretive assistant at the park. “We don’t have the antivenom here so your truck and fi nd a winning lot- “It’s really an odd-looking fi sh,” she putting your hands on it wouldn’t be in Itery ticket worth $2.9 million, but said. It was taller — 82 inches from fi n to the cards,” he explained. that’s what happened to 47-year-old auto fi n — than its 70-inch length. body shop owner Jerry Ritieni. 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CONTINUED FROM P. 23 vice of ketchup,” reads the menu. hot dogs in the Chicago Tribune in 1995. Mad Fresh Bistro’s logic is they sea- “No, I won’t condemn anyone for put- Cobras are illegal in California with- son their food well and it should not ting ketchup on a hot dog. This is the land out a permit to keep one for scientifi c be smothered by the processed, toma- of the free,” he wrote. “Sure, it would be or educational purposes. Authorities are to-based condiment. disgusting and perverted, and they would searching for the owner. “We know, we know. People love their be shaming themselves and their loved There is a thriving black-market trade ketsup. But honestly, be ready. If you’re ones. But under our system of govern- around the world in dangerous and exot- over 10 years old, ketsup will NOT be pro- ment, it is their right to be barbarians.” ic wildlife, but Recchio said he couldn’t vided. Similarly, salt won’t be making an understand the motivation of the owner. a contest to rappel down the JW Marri- “I can’t get into the person’s head who ott Marquis. Before the couple said “I Overkill: would put their neighbors and their fam- do” recently, dozens of others rappelled ily at risk,” he said. down the building, including Emmy Victorian Weapon Is Snakes aren’t aggressive but will bite if Award-winner Joe Morton from the TV they are cornered, so it’s a good thing that show “Scandal.” Gun, Knife, Knuckles the cobra will have a new home at the The event was opened to the gener- popular Victorian weapon that San Diego Zoo, said Recchio. al public for people who raised at least functions as a revolver, a folding “I’m looking at an animal that’s over- $1,500. It was arranged to benefi t Miami Aknife and a set of brass knuckles is the-top, nervous, just wants to get away Children’s Initiative, an organization fo- headed for the auction block in England. from you and settle down,” he said. “So cused on breaking the cycle of poverty Charles Hartley of Hartley Auctioneers I’m happy it’s going to be in a place ... in Miami’s impoverished neighborhoods. in England said the Apache revolver dat- where it’ll be safe.” ing back to about 1870 was discovered recently by a woman in her late father’s Florida Restaurant appearance next to your meal, either. We sock drawer and the item will be auc- Couple Bans Ketchup simply ask that you trust us. We know tioned in the near future. Exchanges Vows, what we’re doing! Part of the MAD expe- Hartley said that the weapon, which For Anyone rience is to trust the chef, and not have was made popular by namesake gang Les Rappel Down Hotel preconceived notions of what your dish Apaches in 19th century Paris, unfolds Over 10 Years Old is going to need,” said Mad Fresh Bistro into a gun, a knife and a knuckle duster. couple exchanged marriage vows in a statement. “It was designed for self-defense and to atop a Florida hotel before rappel- o ketchup for you!” In fairness, this restaurant is not the be used at very close quarters. There is no Aling down the high-rise building Mad Fresh Bistro restau- only entity with a strong stance on ketch- barrel to the gun so the user would have along with hundreds of others for a char- “Nrant has banned ketchup up. had to have had it pressed up against ity fundraiser. for all their patrons over the age of 10. Mike Royko wrote about the place- Melissa Lopez and Chris Cruz won “Chef reserves the right to refuse ser- ment of ketchup on they city’s famous CONTINUED ON P. 26

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CONTINUED FROM P. 25 ey and awareness for research into amy- been struck by a vehicle, but the animals recent attacks on pizza delivery drivers in otrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS -- and were able to clear themselves off the the city’s district three during the past few he decided to incorporate the cement bridge before offi cers arrived. weeks. Each incident involved a driver be- truck he drives into the challenge. ing attacked with baseball bats and pep- “I thought a bucket was too wimpy. per spray by teenagers who made off with I wanted something a little more ex- Kids Asked To Create their money, cell phones and the pizzas. treme,” Rodal said. Rødal fi lled the truck with more than Anti-Dog Poo Posters 1,800 gallons of ice water and had it Bear Chases dumped over his head for about 30 sec- someone’s chest,” the auctioneer said. onds. Bow Hunter Up Tree, “It is quite a sinister item and not “It hurt! I lost feeling all over my something that a member of high society body,” he said. Bites His Leg would have owned at the time.” Rødal said he also donated $100 to the Hartley said the revolvers are popular American ALS association. among collectors and the piece is worth “I don’t have a close relationship to an estimated $3,200. He said the gun the disease, but I think it is great that ALS function is no longer usable because it gets attention,” he said. requires an obsolete variety of bullets. 9-Year-Old Boy Police Pull Over Driver Takes City Bus For Spin With Cardboard 9-year-old Canadian can’t legally License Plate be charged for stealing a bus and Agoing for a joyride, but is probably going to be grounded for quite a while af- ter his little stunt. The boy, whose name wasn’t reported, was spotted by witnesses driving the bus Scottish council is asking local from the bus garage a few blocks before youngsters to help in the fi ght getting the large vehicle hung up on a Aagainst dog poop by designing bow-hunter was attacked by a curb. posters aimed at encouraging owners to bear while looking for deer near a “When [the boy] stopped I kind of pick up Fido’s feces. AWashington city. Massachusetts woman received pulled in front and got so he couldn’t go East Renfrewshire council said the The 61-year-old man, Jerry Hause, says a traffi c citation after trying to nowhere. And then I told him, get out of poster contest, designed to run concur- the he was sitting down to take a rest Afool state police into thinking her the bus,” a witness said. rent with the national Ditch the Dirt an- recently when the bear came at him at a cardboard license plate was real. While driving the bus, the boy struck ti-dog mess campaign, is open to anyone dead run. Springfi eld resident Johanna Baez-Ro- two parked vehicles, another city bus and aged 18 or younger and can feature draw- Hause says he didn’t have time to use driguez drew “Massachusetts” and “The a car. No one was injured. The estimated ings, paintings and slogans designed to his bow so he scrambled up a tree. The Spirit of America” in blue and red letter- damaged caused by the joyride is around help fi ght the problem in various public bear followed him and bit his left leg. It ing on a piece of cardboard and attached $10,000. areas. fi nally let go when Hause kicked it in the it to her 1991 Honda Accord. Trooper The boy, who can’t be charged for a “Dog fouling is a common problem nose with his other foot. Nicole Morrell noticed the fake license crime due to his age, was taken home by and a disgusting health hazard,” Envi- Hause was able to walk out and call plate and that Baez-Rodriguez, 20, drew his family. ronment Councilor Vincent Waters said. for help. He was treated for puncture everything accurately, except she forgot Jeff Jorgenson, general manager of the “Most owners behave responsibly and wounds and claw scratches at a hospital the inspection sticker. Transportation & Utilities Department, pick up and dispose of their pooch’s poo and is recovering at home. Morrell cited her for multiple viola- said the bus had been left running while in the bins provided throughout our Hause says the next time he goes bow tions including operating with a sus- it was being repaired in the garage. parks. But unfortunately there are people hunting, he plans to carry a pistol. pended license and revoked registration. “This is a case, from what I’ve seen, who disregard calls not to let their pet’s “It’s illegal,” said Morrell. “To be on the [where] policy and procedures were very foul in the park and those are the people Mom: School’s ‘Shame Suit’ Violates road you need to have a registered vehi- clearly violated,” Jorgenson said of mea- we are targeting.” Rights cle and a proper registration sticker or sures normally taken to prevent such in- The winning posters will be displayed The mother of a Florida high school you will get a citation.” stances. “Buses are not to be left in that on park notice boards. student forced to change into a “shame condition.” suit” for a dress code violation said the practice is a violation of student rights. Ice Bucket Challenge: Police Nab Members Miranda Larkin, 15, a sophomore, said Deer Back Up she was attending the third day of classes 1,800 Gallons Of Pizza Gang at the school when a teacher approached Traffic On Bridge Swiss police offi cer went under- her in the hallway and told her the skirt couple of deer decided to do a cover to nab members of a gang she was wearing was too short because it little site-seeing and took a stroll Abehind three recent attacks on did not reach her knees. Aon the Golden Gate Bridge during pizza delivery drivers, investigators said. “They told me I was going to have to rush hour. Zurich police said the offi cer went change and put on the dress-code-viola- The animals snarled traffi c around in undercover as a driver in the area and ar- tion outfi t,” the teen said. the northbound lane of the bridge rived at the address on the order to fi nd The school’s “dress-code-violation out- California Highway Patrol initially re- a group of hooded teenagers armed with fi t” is comprised of a neon-yellow T-shirt ceived reports that one of the deer had baseball bats and pepper spray. emblazoned with the words “DRESS Norwegian man accepted the ALS The offi cer was joined by a group of CODE VIOLATION” and a pair of red Ice Bucket Challenge and upped colleagues and the ensuing brawl result- sweatpants with the same words written Athe ante by dumping over 1,800 ed in three offi cers receiving minor inju- down the leg. gallons of ice water over his head. ries and three teenagers, ages 16, 17 and 19, “The school has said this is to embar- Lars Christian Rødal, 29, said a friend being placed under arrest. Several other rass you,” Miranda said. “It’s supposed to from Scotland challenged him to take members of the gang escaped, police said. embarrass you so you don’t do it again.” the Ice Bucket Challenge -- to raise mon- The gang is believed to be behind three A school district spokesman said stu-

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CONTINUED FROM P. 26 slave,” from the movie. The car did not Guns are banned in areas of the phys- have fl ashing blue lights. ical science complex where there is nu- dents found to be violating the dress clear research but are allowed under the code are also given the options of going new law in the chemistry lab where the to in-school-suspension or having some- Some Koreans fi rearm went off. one bring them a change of clothes, but Miranda said she was not presented with Would Give Right Arm To those alternatives. Woman Accused Dianna Larkin, the teen’s mother, said Dodge Holiday Chores she may fi le a complaint under the Fed- Of Shoplifting eral Educational Rights and Privacy Act, sist upon him wearing socks should he which she said requires a school to keep choose to present cases in the future.” $144 In Eye Shadow disciplinary actions private barring per- However, the order said Glickfi eld mission from the student’s family. She responded, “I hate socks,” and told the said the “shame suit” violates that act by judge he would not don socks for court publicizing a student’s alleged infraction. ake casts for pretending you have unless he was issued with “orders or oth- “This is harmful practice and it doesn’t an injured arm to evade having er legal authority,” teach anything,” Larkin said. “It doesn’t Fto help prepare holiday meals The order states Glickfi eld is instruct- have any intrinsic educational value.” have become brisk sellers in South Korea ed “to never again appear for a legal pro- ahead of the Chuseok festival. ceeding in the Blackford Circuit Court “We have been selling this for 10 years unless he is entirely clad in ‘appropriate Off-Duty Officer now, but sales increased drastically start- business attire’ which includes socks n Arkansas woman whose mug Scares Pranksters ing last week,” said a sales manager at an upon his feet. The court also observes shot shows her in heavy aqua and online vendor who declined to be iden- that on occasions Mr. Glickfi eld has ap- Amaroon eye shadow is accused of wo Massachusetts men planning tifi ed. peared in past proceedings without wear- shoplifting $144 in makeup. to prank a stranger by springing Both men and women were buying ing a tie and while wearing an open-col- Police in Arkansas arrested 31-year-old Tfrom a box in a scary mask were the bogus casts, he said. lared shirt.” Brandy Allen, accusing her of stuffi ng thwarted by an alert off-duty police of- During Chuseok, a three-day thanks- Young wrote Glickfi eld could be sub- handfuls of eye shadow into her purse. fi cer and are now facing charges. giving holiday, women traditionally do ject to sanctions including delays in pro- Offi cers said that, after being con- Police in Barnstable say the offi cer most of the work in preparing and cook- ceedings if he violates the court order fronted, Allen went on a profanity-laced spotted the men passing through his ing elaborate ceremonial dishes while and could potentially be found in con- tirade and tried to damage makeup as yard on the way to a neighbor’s house. the men of the family chat, drink and tempt of court. she pulled it out of her purse so the items One man, dressed in black, was wearing watch television. would appear used. a scary clown mask with blood and scars. The holiday gender divide is so en- The Washington County jail said that The other had the box. trenched that it has spawned the term Professor Accidentally Allen was released on $830 bond on The masked man hid in the box while “daughter-in-law holiday syndrome,” charges of shoplifting and disorderly the other man hid in the bushes with a with many young women suffering Shoots Himself In The conduct. camera. post-holiday stress and fatigue. The offi cer intervened. The men told But getting away with the phoney Foot In Chemistry Class him they were going to scare a stranger cast ruse may be diffi cult this year after n Idaho State University assistant Giant Millipedes and post the video on YouTube. They several media outlets reported on brisk professor with a concealed-carry Seized At Airport were charged with disorderly conduct sales of the devices in the run-up to the Agun permit shot himself in the and trespassing. holiday. foot with a semiautomatic handgun that ustoms offi cials at San Francisco Data from the Ministry of Gender, accidentally discharged from inside his International Airport found 20 Equality, and Family in 2010 showed only pocket in a chemistry classroom full of Cgiant millipedes, each measuring Maserati Driver Has 4.9 percent of people surveyed said both students, police said. about a foot long, hidden in a package genders shared holiday chores, while the No other injuries were reported and from Germany. Impersonation Charge rest said women do most of the work. no charges have been fi led in the shoot- U.S. Customs and Border Protection “Although an increasing number of ing in the university’s physical science released a statement saying agriculture Dismissed women are actively engaged in economic department. specialists with the department “were activities, a perception remains that only The instructor, who was treated and quick to notice the deception” when the women are responsible for holiday prepa- released from a local hospital, possessed package labeled “toy car model” arrived ration,” said Na-Young Lee, a sociologist. a so-called enhanced concealed-carry per- at the U.S. Postal Service International “We need to try to understand that mit that allowed him to carry a hidden Service Center at the airport recently. both men and women are equal beings gun on campus under a state law that Offi cials said the millipedes were con- in working and raising children in a fam- went into effect on July 1. cealed within a mesh bag inside the box, ily,” she said. Idaho’s Republican-led legislature among large chunks of soil and paper. Massachusetts man charged with passed the law allowing guns on uni- The package was seized by the Agri- impersonating a police offi cer for versity grounds earlier this year over the culture Department’s smuggling interdic- Adriving a Maserati that resembled Judge Orders Lawyer objection of the presidents of the state’s tion offi ce because the millipedes were a police cruiser is off the hook. leading universities, including Idaho not accompanied by the required import A clerk magistrate in Quincy District To Wear Socks In Court State, which was routinely ranked as permits and appeared to have been in- Court recently dismissed the charge, say- n Ohio judge threatened a law- one of the safest campuses in the United tentionally packaged to deceive federal ing 23-year-old Zhang Zhijun, hadn’t tak- yer with sanctions if he appears States. regulators. en any actions such as pulling over other Aagain in court without socks on In response to the new law, the univer- drivers or pretending to be an offi cer. his feet. sity for the fi rst time dispatched public Zhijun was cited on Aug. 9 when po- Judge Dean Young issued a court or- safety offi cers armed with semiautomat- lice pulled him over. He wasn’t arrested. der revealing he had spoken to Marion ic pistols to patrol the university’s south- He had decorated his luxury Italian car attorney Todd Glickfi eld during a break eastern Idaho campus this summer to to look like the character Barricade from in a hearing and he advised the lawyer safeguard students and staff. the “Transformers” movies. It was paint- that he was not appropriately dressed for Manning said authorities are inves- ed black and white with a police-style court unless he was wearing socks. tigating why the small-caliber weapon shield on the doors, and police-related The judge told the lawyer “that he was discharged, whether it was fi tted with a decals. The shield was accompanied by not appropriately dressed as required by safety device and if the device was en- the phrase “Decepticons punish and en- Local Rule, and that the court would in- gaged at the time of the incident.

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CONTINUED FROM P. 1 the complicated political landscape of ally-syndicated radio show Democracy that is really a profound, profound crisis,” the Middle East: the surprise attack on Now! heard Amy Goodman introduce Rabbi Siegman said. I could not believe was Jewish. Prior to taking on the work the US consulate in Benghazi, the mili- Rabbi Henry Siegman, 84, a child refugee that an Orthodox-educated rabbi could of reporting from the world’s most dan- tary coup that toppled the Islamists in from Nazi Germany, musmach of Yeshiva say such things. Siegman is not Neturei gerous country for journalists, he was the Egypt, and the battle for Aleppo in Syria, Torah Vodaas, former executive director Karta; his resume is very mainstream for grandson of Holocaust survivors, alum- an American Jew. nus of the Hebrew school at Temple Beth There are many ways for an individu- Am in the Miami suburb of Pinecrest, If Sotloff’s captors killed him not knowing he was Jewish, al to express one’s Jewishness; for many and a holder of an Israeli passport. As it involves a commitment to social jus- we refl ect on his death, it is valuable to were his actions consistent? tice and human rights. But when that ask whether his death was al kiddush commitment calls for the destruction of Hashem. Jewish homes and communities, there’s Sotloff’s fellow captives recall, it was where he was captured on August 4, 2013. of the American Jewish Congress. “The nothing Jewish about it. Claiming that reported, how he fasted on Yom Kippur Sotloff was only a year older than me Zionist dream is based on the repeated it comes from one’s status as a survivor, during his captivity and faced in the di- and, like him, I also studied journalism slaughter of innocents on a scale that misinterpretation of Torah or life experi- rection of Jerusalem when praying but in Israel and looked with curiosity at we’re watching these days on television, ence does not make it excusable. also took great effort to hide his Jewish the land on the other side of the border identity for his own security. If his cap- fence. The closest that I came to encoun- Sergey Kadinsky is a former editor of The Jewish Star. His articles have appeared in tors killed him not knowing he was Jew- tering the Arab public was on a visit to The Jewish Press, Daily News, New York Post, and Queens Chronicle. He is a political ish, were his actions consistent with our the village of Arara in northern Israel, advisor and adjunct professor of history at Touro College. values? where my colleagues met with students I think of what it means to “do Jewish” to hear their views on the confl ict. Our as opposed to being Jewish in light of reaction to them was mixed. Do they re- other recent high-profi le Jewish deaths. ally hate Israel that much? If that’s how Actress Lauren Bacall also hid her Jewish the residents of Arara felt about Israel, roots from the public, intermarried, and there was no point in visiting Lebanon raised her sons as Christians. Although or Syria. she had sporadic contact with her Israeli In discerning between being Jewish cousin Shimon Peres, she never publicly and “doing Jewish,” we should also exam- spoke up for Israel or its people. ine the full-page August 23 advertisement In contrast, Joan Rivers left us with that appeared in The New York Times. sharp words of support for Israel earli- Sponsored by IJSN (International Jewish er this summer as the Jewish state was Solidarity Network), it listed 327 individ- tackling Hamas. In her career as a come- uals expressing opposition to Israeli pol- dian and talk show host, she not only icies. broke barriers as a woman, but also as “As Jewish survivors and descendants of a Jewish woman with a thick New York survivors and victims of the Nazi genocide, accent. we unequivocally condemn the massacre Returning to Sotloff, if he was not a of Palestinians in Gaza and the ongoing practicing Jew, was his interest in telling occupation and colonization of historic stories that were not being told an innate Palestine.” part of his latent Jewish character? Was Zeroing in on one of the world’s high- his willingness to study Arabic and live est profi le Shoah survivors, the petition among the Yemenis, Libyans, Egyptians, makes a stinging attack on Elie Wiesel. and Syrians a manifestation of some- “We are disgusted and outraged by thing he learned in his youth? Elie Wiesel’s abuse of our history in “You shall not abhor an Edomite, for these pages to justify the unjustifi able: he is your brother,” and in the same par- Israel’s wholesale effort to destroy Gaza shah we read, “You shall not abhor an and the murder of more than 2,000 Pal- Egyptian, because you were a stranger estinians.” in his land.” Egypt enslaved the B’nei Somehow, these 327 individuals did Yisrael, but the same nation appointed not have the time or advertising budget Yosef as viceroy and leased Goshen as a to speak up for the Kurds and Yazidis temporary home to the displaced sons in Iraq. Steven Sotloff made it his life’s of Avraham. Some degree of gratitude mission to report on those facing actual is due; even though the slavery that genocide. He did not do it as a “descen- followed these good acts seems to out- dant of survivors” but as a self-described weigh them. “stand-up philosopher from Miami.” Per- Sotloff was an idealist who searched haps that made his moral position su- for the human qualities of the lands in perior to those tossing around their Ho- which he worked, the same lands that locaust-related lineage. Jewish identity once hosted prosperous Jewish commu- can be used and misused by those who nities that committed our Oral Law to possess it. writing. In his reports, Sotloff recorded Last week, the listeners of the nation-

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CONTINUED FROM P. 1 ly means making a difference, never even become known. But Become a major leaguer, a your deeds, but one thing is for right here, right now. “How?” fear not. It may take 1,000 small heavyweight. Yes, you. sure: Do nothing and there will of coordinated terrorist attacks, you ask. actions to fi nalize a single act of Sept 11, 2001: the day that be no result. killing almost 3,000 innocent brilliance and make the differ- ripped into our universe – the To my dear fellow fi rst re- Americans in cold blood. Shock. - Command and Stand. ence between defeat and victory day that demanded boldness, sponders who were with me Horror. Fear. Sadness. What Stand Up. Do not be the – sometimes 10,000. bravery, and valor of the high- on that fateful day at Ground became of our beautiful World 1eyewitness or onlooker. Be Oh, and one more thing: Do est order. But make no mistake Zero – Police, EMT, and (most Trade Center: the lives…their the doer, the go getter. You allow others to be a hero for my friends: Every single day is a especially) my fearless friends, stories. know in your heart what is right you, too. Remember that time day that demands courageous- FDNY fi refi ghters and emergen- In short order, feelings of and just. Perhaps you will be someone went out of his/her ness. It was Mark Twain who cy personnel: Your selfl ess works pride and unity arose from the will surely bring us all merit in burning fl ames and ashes, and Heaven. Please cover with your ordinary citizens became in- If nothing else, be the hero of your own life story. prayers all who answered the call stant heroes. of service, protecting and cher- Hero. What a gripping con- ishing life while putting their cept. If you would describe a own lives on the line for us. hero, what would it be? Does he the exemplar for others. Speak way for you? See? You have said: “It is curious that physical And may God bless all the have to be a super hero? Does up – louder if you must. You never forgotten this nor what courage should be so common souls who were taken from us she need super powers? truly don’t need a red cape to he/she did. in the world and moral courage and who died saving others. Heroes are simply (but oh, not “change the world.” Sometimes, he/she rose to so rare.” Wish to honor them? Emerson so simply) those who transform the occasion for us, and then If nothing else, be the hero of observed: A hero is no braver compassion into action. - Find your Tract and Act. unknowingly slipped away. your own life story. After all, you than an ordinary man, but he is Who needs them? Well, for You do have what it Trust me sweet friends: There only get one. You may never braver fi ve minutes longer. starters, we all do. 2takes. Perhaps you tried are more than enough bystand- fi nd out the results of some of Start counting… Is your child being bullied to take a heroic action once and ers and spectators. So, ask your- or left out at school? Are there it didn’t turn out exactly as you self: Caroline is a licensed psychotherapist, crisis counselor, writer, and people in the world being planned. Take the lead again. How can I be a hero? (And dance instructor. She has worked extensively with Jewish outreach abused, tortured, or hurt physi- Be the champion, the conquer- to whom?) Get caught up in a and is as an individual psychotherapist. She can be reached at cally, emotionally, or otherwise? or, the man of the hour. Your cause – any cause that moves 917-717-1775, at [email protected], or at facebook.com/ Sometimes it uncomplicated- seemingly “small” deeds may you. Partake and participate. pages/Safe-Haven-Healing.

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n October 2013 the market ad- lower prices they bring sometimes vanced a very impressive 4.5%, create rare buying opportunities. In Ipushing it ahead 23.2% for the fact, some analysts describe Black year to date. Will stocks do as well Monday 1987 as one of the greatest this October? buying opportunities in the last 50 That remains to be seen, but don’t years. bet your house on it. Numerous Peter Lynch, the money manager studies show that September is the who headed Fidelity Magellan Fund month that the market performs the for many years, used the occasion to worst; they also show that October load up on the stocks of high quality has its own perils. In fact, many of companies that fell to a fraction of the worst declines in market history their prices just a few weeks before. have occurred during this month. It’s When the market subsequently re- not for nothing that the Stock Trad- covered, many of those stocks went ers Almanac refers to October as “the back to their former highs and some jinx month.” went far beyond them. Lynch earned Just consider the following: a reputation as a guru and many of • On October 28, 1929, a day that be- the investors in the Magellan Fund came known as “Black Monday” and who held on to their positions earned heralded the start of the Great De- very hefty profi ts. pression, the market lost 40 points. “If the market can foresee better This number is small by today’s stan- economic times coming, investors dards, but the drop was terrible in can turn a disaster into a bargain those days. The twenty worst single day declines in stock market history shopping spree,” explains observer • On October 19, 1987, some 58 years have occurred during October Ken Little. later, the market suffered its biggest Yet no matter how one tries to put one day percentage loss ever, plung- a positive spin on market selloffs in ing 23% on a second “Black Monday.” were multiple bank runs and heavy the following Monday. October, it’s a matter of record that • Ten years after that, on October panic selling at the stock exchange.” In 1929, too, the market crashed in nine of the twenty worst single day 27, 1997, the market had another huge A major crash was starting to unfold the week when Parshas Noach was declines in stock market history have October selloff, shedding 13% in a sin- and was avoided only by the efforts read. And this too doesn’t seem to be occurred during this month as well as gle session. of a group led by J. P. Morgan, which a fl uke, as the market selloffs in 1978 numerous smaller declines. While these October declines recognized the looming crisis and pre- and 1979 also occurred at that time, as How will the market perform in should be enough to give investors vented it from fully developing. did other sharp October declines. It’s October this year? We’ll learn the an- reason for pause, there were many All of this leads us to nearly the ex- also interesting to point out that the swer to this question in the very near other smaller but still very painful act same question that is asked about time interval between the crash in future. You can be sure that cautious declines that occurred, such as those September: Why do so many of the 1929 and 1987 was 58 years – which is investors will be especially alert as in both 1978 and 1979. very sharp declines in stock prices oc- also the g’matria (number equivalent) soon as the page in the calendar is cur during this month? of Noach. turned to October. Month Of Meltdowns? One possible explanation is that On October 26, 1987, the market statistically September is the worst A Silver Lining? Sources: aboutmoney.com; suffered its eighth worst percentage month for stocks. It could be that the Others look at October meltdowns businessweek.com; investopedia.com; decline, dropping just over 8%. On declines in September weaken the from another perspective. The much stock traders almanac; Wikipedia October 15, 2008, the market had its technical support levels for stocks, ninth worst percentage decline, drop- paving the way for more substan- Gerald Harris is a fi nancial and feature writer. Gerald can be reached at geraldhrs@ ping nearly 8%. October 2008 was tial declines in October. However, yahoo.com such a diffi cult month for the market as with the explanations for the fre- that at one point stocks were down quent market weakness in Septem- by a whopping 27%. ber, this one, too, doesn’t completely In October in the years 1937, 2008, answer the question. 1997, and 1932, the market suffered one day losses of more than 7%. Bear A Noach Connection? in mind that the market also de- In 1987, when the market was clined by smaller percentages in the crashing, the media described the days leading to and following these unfolding events with expressions selloffs, making these declines all the such as “sell orders were pouring in,” more painful. And there also were “there was a fl ood of sell orders,” and signifi cant selloffs in 1990, 2001, and “stock prices kept sinking.” 2002. These descriptions are intriguing Although it’s largely forgotten to- because all of them used water anal- day, The Panic of 1907 also occurred ogies. The market began dropping in in October. According to Investope- the days right before Noach, the To- dia, “A fi nancial panic threatened to rah portion for that week, was read. engulf Wall Street, mostly owing to This parshah relates the events lead- threats of legislative action against ing to and following the Great Flood trusts and shrinking credit. There (the Deluge). The market crashed on

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hat is the question that Israelis A thousand Hamas terrorists were killed, must know that there is no voice louder are reached.” Yuval Steinitz, a senior Is- and those caring about the Jew- many of them commanders. Thousands than the voice of resistance.” raeli minister, expressed in a television Tish state’s security are asking. of rockets, arsenal launch sites, and Many people have criticized the Prime interview that “we accepted the ceasefi re Each side agreed to an ambiguous inter- weapons caches were destroyed, along Minister for agreeing to the ceasefi re be- with a sour taste of missed opportunity. im agreement in exchange for a period with hundreds of command centers.” fore Hamas was completely vanquished. We did not want this violence and we did of calm. This ceasefi re is unlimited in But Ismail Haniyah, the Hamas leader, Much of the criticism is coming from the not want this war. It is a reasonable ar- time and, according to Netanyahu, “Ha- had a different version of the situation. residents of Southern Israel who have felt rangement.” mas was not promised anything in the I think that that is the general con- deal except those things agreed to at the sensus to this development; but I do start of the 50-day military campaign.” Of Many people have criticized the Prime Minister understand Netanyahu’s motives to have course, one would never know this from some sense of quiet and order at this the jubilant victory demonstrations held for agreeing to the ceasefire particular time. The school year has just in the Gazan streets. It’s incredulous to before Hamas was completely vanquished commenced and the children need to be see, considering that they really do not safe. Hamas has had the diabolical incli- have anything to be so exuberant about. nation of aiming rockets at schools and Most of Hamas’ demands and precondi- He praised the 1.8 million residents of the brunt of the rocket bombardments. playgrounds in order to create as much tions were rejected. Gaza is a mess and Gaza as “true heroes.” They were obvi- Mayor Itamar Shimoni of Ashkelon, a collateral damage as possible. Heck, they has been set back for the foreseeable fu- ously not as cowardly as he was, who hid city that suffered a great deal from the put their own children in harm’s way for ture – possibly for decades. More than for the entire duration of the confl ict. He barrages, said, “At this point, a ceasefi re the same purpose. 5,000 houses were destroyed. Thousands went on to promise that “the victory will to me only means that I need to prepare Tourism and the Israeli economy, in of others are damaged, inhabitable, and lead the way to Jerusalem.” In a televised the city for the next round. I will only general, have taken a tremendous beat- on the verge of collapse. Fifteen percent press conference, Hamas spokesman believe in an agreement with Hamas if ing and need to be resuscitated, especial- of the population is now homeless. Sami Abu Zuhri called the ceasefi re a we have an international guarantee that As expected, each side bloviated that “victory.” “We have achieved most of our all of the planned goals of this operation CONTINUED ON P. 35 it had won. Prime Minister Netanyahu goals and targets.” Abu Obeida, a spokes- said that Hamas received “the greatest man from the Hamas military wing, said, Cynthia Zalisky is the Executive Director of the Queens Jewish Community. She can blow since the organization’s founding. “We forced the enemy to retreat. We be contacted at [email protected]

34 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] September 11, 2014 Jerusalem. Violent protests have been the World Trade Center – very strange The Ceasefi re – What’s In It For Us? raging nightly, leading to a crackdown bedfellows for a former president of the by Israeli police in which hundreds of United States. CONTINUED FROM P. 34 that he was planning a “diplomatic and Palestinians have been detained. The Carter’s participation may be a vio- political surprise that would make the seething tensions have underscored lation of the law that makes it a crime ly by people coming from all over the US unhappy.” He said that he would deepening resentments in the areas for any US citizen to provide material world for the upcoming High Holy Days. present his initiative to Secretary Kerry where the Arabs reside, refuting Isra- support to “any group designated a for- We should all do our part to help Israel and he hopes that the other Arab coun- el’s rightful claims that Yerushalayim is eign terrorist organization.” According by purchasing Israeli products for the tries will support him. Forever two- Eretz Yisrael’s undivided capital. to famed attorney Alan Dershowitz, Car- holidays. faced, Abbas last Friday accused Hamas As if we didn’t have enough to deal ter’s involvement in raising funds for In actuality, Israel still insists that of needlessly extending fi ghting in the with, former president Jimmy Carter ISNA places him “very close if not across Hamas be disarmed. Netanyahu secretly Gaza Strip, causing a high death toll. He came out from under his rock to head- the line” of criminal behavior. Carter is wants Abbas and the PLO to take charge told Palestinian TV that “It was possible line a fundraising convention of the notoriously anti-Israel. He wrote an arti- of Gaza. The Prime Minister has assert- for us to avoid all of that: 2,000 martyrs, Islamic Society of North America in cle in Foreign Policy that stated: “Israel ed that as long as Hamas is in power, 10,000 injured, 50,000 damaged or de- Detroit this past weekend. ISNA is a is guilty of war crimes and that in order reaching a long-term peace agreement stroyed.” Abu Mazen went on to ques- Muslim organization that federal prose- to end the Israel/Hamas confl ict, Hamas is impossible. But can Abbas and Fatah tion the future of the unity government cutors and a federal judge say is a front must be recognized as a legitimate polit- be trusted? A senior PLO offi cial an- agreement Fatah has with Hamas. group for the terrorist group Hamas. In ical actor in the Middle East.” nounced the day after the ceasefi re went Putting all the rhetoric aside, there 2007, the Justice Department implicated There is no doubt in my mind that into effect that his organization would are troubling aspects to the current ISNA in a plot to funnel more that $12 Carter is a traitor and a disgrace to our submit an application to the United Na- cessation in fi ghting. Hamas is still in million to Hamas. The organization is country. I think that all the perks that tion Security Council on September 15, control of Gaza with part of its military an unindicted co-conspirator in the suc- he still receives from the US government demanding a “timetable” for Israel to arsenal intact. Israeli sources speculat- cessful trial of the Holy Land Founda- should be revoked and immunity lifted withdraw to pre-1967 lines and make way ed that Hamas still has one-third of its tion, which acted as Hamas’ fundraising so he can be indicted. It is time to show for a Palestinian state with East Jerusa- rockets left. On the positive side, Israel arm in America. Many are faulting Car- the world that we take apologists of Is- lem as its capital. Nabil Sha’ath warned and Egypt will have control of access ter for once again “undercutting US for- lamic terror seriously and use every arm that if the request is turned down, the to the border crossings, which will pre- eign policy, in this case opposition to Is- of our justice system to make them ac- PLO would approach the International vent arms and illicit cement from being lamic terrorism.” Also expected to speak countable for their actions. Criminal Court with a request to hold Is- smuggled into the territory. are unindicted co-conspirators Jamal Ceasefi re or not, we live in dangerous raeli leaders accountable for war crimes With the Gaza situation calm at least Badawi in the Holy Land Foundation times. It has never been easy being a during Operation Protective Edge. for the present, the new hotspot that Trial in 2007 and Siraj Wahhaj, listed for Jew in this world; it just seems, in some Last weekend, Abu Mazen announced Israel has to be concerned with is East his involvement in the 1993 bombing of wasys, to be a lot more diffi cult now.

16 Elul 5774 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] 35 For What It’s Worth Warren S. Hecht Too Big To Fail few years ago during the fi - to fail.” In other words, the companies be saved. in order to have a good year in health nancial crisis, the government are so big and important that their fi - Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur are and in making a living. For those who Abailed out certain corporations nancial collapse would be devastating coming. It is essential that we make were able to do t’shuvah (repent) or under the theory that they are “too big to many people. Therefore, they must the strongest arguments that we have have little to atone for, their own con- duct is a strong enough reason why they should be inscribed for a good year. However, for many of us, we have not improved as much as we should have, or we have a lot to atone for. Our merits are not enough to warrant be- ing inscribed in the Book of Life. We

Our merits are not enough to warrant being inscribed in the Book of Life

have to make an additional argument. The argument is: Although we do not deserve a good year on our own merits, since so many people rely upon us it is important that we be given a good year. In other words, we are “too big to fail.” Do not think that this only applies to people who are heads of organi- zations, CEOs of companies, or shul rabbanim. Think about what you do for your family, your community, and your job. If we spent the time thinking about what would happen if, G-d for- bid, something bad would happen to us and how it would affect others, we would realize how important we are in many other people’s lives. By the same token, we should not let this realization (that what we do has an impact on many people) go to our head and make us haughty. On one hand, we have to make the argument that we are so important and people rely upon on. On the other hand, we have to think that no one is irreplace- able. It is not an easy balancing act but it is necessary. S’lichos is supposed to be led by a person who is married and has chil- dren. The usual reason given is that the more responsibilities one has, the more he worries. The more he wor- ries, the more likely he will say the S’lichos with the right kavanah and do t’shuvah. I would suggest a second reason: A person with more responsi- bilities has a better chance of having his prayers accepted, since he or she is “too big to fail.” May we all be inscribed in the Book of Life for a year of health and fi nan- cial success.

Warren S. Hecht is President of the Queens Jewish Community Council and a local attorney. He can be reached at [email protected].

36 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] September 11, 2014 Blue And White Shmuel Sackett We Agree With Egypt! his past summer was a diffi cult was the only realistic one that would mans” and “Wolf Blitzers” so don’t get So, as we enter the fi nal game in the one for the Jews in Israel. It start- both defeat the enemy while preserving worked up and suffer from high blood 5774 season, we need to stand up for Ted with a kidnapping/murder the lives of women and children. I was in pressure from them. Leave them alone ourselves. We need to speak the truth, and ended with rockets and missiles on New York when Moshe released his plan and do your job. explain our vision for a strong and homes, businesses, camps, and day-care and found myself being interviewed on When a Jew speaks the truth, it may proud Jewish state, and keep working centers. Many of our brothers and sisters both television and radio on this point. not be pleasant at fi rst, but if he sticks until the entire world acknowledges spent their days and nights in hot, stuffy Again and again, both Moshe and I stood to it – the world will respect him for it. that Hashem is King. Until then, get bomb-shelters, and the fun summer of strong in the face of adversity as we ex- This is what we need from the world: ready for battle – both physical and spir- trips and vacations was postponed in- plained the advantages of this plan and RESPECT, and as my rabbi, HaRav Meir itual – and don’t be shocked at people defi nitely. During the heat of this bat- how many lives it would save. Kahane, used to say, “The world will only who may start endorsing you along the tle (literally!) my dear friend and Deputy Fast forward now about a month. The respect the Jew when the Jew respects way. I wish a Shanah Tovah – a Happy Speaker of the Knesset came out with a war is over (well, at least for now…) and himself.” New Year – to one and all. statement that all Arab civilians of Gaza the President of Egypt, General Abdel Fat- should be moved to the Sinai. Moshe’s tah al-Sisi announces a new and surpris- point was that since Hamas was fi ghting ing solution to resolving the Israeli-Arab

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ILILES See E QJLPL PROF THET pagepag THETHHE FOOUR 62 S the Sinai Peninsula near the Gaza Strip, CANC NDIDATE whether these people are really as “inno- TWO cent” as they claim – having democrati- making the Strip fi ve times its size, where f ative Candidates Night held in cally elected Hamas to lead them – and a state would be established under full simply dealt with the matter at hand: control of the PA. Don’t get me wrong; GROW YOUR destroying the enemy while not harming we are not endorsing this plan, since it civilians. The problem, however, is that contains other suggestions as well, such in the jam-packed, densely populated as giving the Arabs major parts of Yehu- city of Gaza, this is just not possible… and dah and Shomron. I am merely writing Hamas knows it! Hamas, which stands this part about the Sinai to show you BUSINESS WITH US! for “Hides Among Mosques And Schools” how President of Egypt Sisi – who fought (well, not really, but it does spell out “HA- the Muslim Brotherhood and is certainly MAS”) purposely conducts its terror of- no sissy – is agreeing with Moshe Feiglin fensive from within the city, using even in calling for the Arabs of Gaza to move hospitals as their rocket launching pads. to the Sinai. Have a business/service/ MK Moshe Feiglin therefore came out Who would have thought that the with a detailed plan to move the civilians Feiglin-Gaza-Sinai plan would receive an product/event you’d like to the Sinai so that the IDF could then endorsement of sorts from President Sisi fi ght Hamas “man-to-man.” of Egypt? How come our phones aren’t people to know about? When Feiglin’s plan became public, ringing off the hook from CNN and Wolf he was bitterly attacked by the liberal Blitzer asking for a reaction? Why isn’t media. They accused him of wanting to The New York Times banging on Feiglin’s Promote it in the Queens Jewish Link! set up concentration camps for the Ar- Knesset offi ce door begging for forgive- When placed in Queens’ fastest growing and widely abs of Gaza, even though he never said ness, after attacking him so vehemently, read Jewish newspaper, you can be sure your ad will anything of the sort. The media “went to especially since this is Elul and people town” on the Feiglin-Gaza-Sinai plan and usually do things like that during this reach thousands in the areas you want to reach. The CNN’s Wolf Blitzer interviewed him and time! Actually, the last two sentences I QJL distributes 7,500 copies in yeshivas, supermar- attacked him for making this suggestion. wrote are jokes. The last thing we expect kets, shuls and stores throughout Kew Gardens, For- As usual, Deputy Speaker of the Knesset are apologies from The New York Times Moshe Feiglin did not back down from and CNN. We have always told people to est Hills, Rego Park, Hillcrest, Jamaica Estates, Briar- these attacks. Rather, he explained his leave them alone – they do their job and wood, Great Neck, and West Hempstead, is delivered position, clarifi ed his point, and defend- we have to do ours. We are never both- door-to-door in Kew Gardens Hills, and has thousands ed it as the only humane solution to the ered by their attacks, lies, or condemna- innocent people caught in the cross-fi re. tions, and we never demand or expect of views on our online edition. He said that many Arabs would needless- apologies from these clowns. Every gen- ly die if they stayed in Gaza and this plan eration has its share of “Thomas Fried- For more information and rea- Shmuel Sackett is a 100% product of Queens. He was born in Middle Village and sonable rates, contact Yaakov moved to KGH shortly before his bar-mitzvah. He graduated from YCQ (1975) and YHSQ (1979). He was Havurat Yisrael’s fi rst Youth Director (4 years) and started the at 917-549-6145 or email us at fi rst 2 NCSY chapters in Queens. Shmuel made aliyah in 1990 and co-founded Manhi- gut Yehudit, together with Moshe Feiglin. His website is www.JewishIsrael.org Sack- [email protected] ett is married with 6 children and 4 grandchildren. He lives in Herziliya Pituach.

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44 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] September 11, 2014 Op-Ed Mundane Miracles

By Fraidy Siegler clouds were beginning to form. The sun peeked I turned to my newly religious friend and said, through, as if Hashem winked at us that all would be “We must stop right here and thank Hashem for ecently, I went to Manhattan with a newly good. We paid the bill and sprang into our delightful such an incredible evening. As a merit to our be- shomer Shabbos friend to see a 7:00 p.m. show. walk to the performance! Miracle Five. loved soldiers, who are fi ghting our battles right REvery step of the evening was nothing short of now, let us say a chapter of T’hilim. Please, repeat a miracle. Allow me to share my story. Approximately 45 minutes later we reached the hall. after me, as I slowly read aloud.” Together, we recit- On the day of our excursion, several severe thunder- And there they were: dark, menacing clouds, hovering ed psalm 121. storms were forecast in the Tri-State area, beginning just above the building. A fl ash of lightening, a roll of Every day, we do mundane things. Sometimes with the late afternoon and going well into the night. thunder, and we ran into the lobby. What chasdei Hash- they are commonplace and sometimes they are stir- We decided to leave early, around 2:00 p.m., to elude the em! Miracle Six. ring. This experience taught us an eternal lesson: fi rst storm. the value of recognizing HaKadosh Baruch Hu in ev- Driving to Manhattan on the Long Island Express- We hadn’t been to a performance in over 20 years. ery facet of life, as well as remembering to say “thank way, everything was fi ne until traffi c came to a sudden Our box seats were unbelievable, the production – you.” Without G-d, we have nothing. Nothing! standstill. Up ahead, thick black smoke rose in the air. dreamlike. The numerous encores and standing ova- This whole evening was unquestionably a mira- tions were mesmerizing. It was truly an evening to re- cle. We could not have had such a profound experi- member. ence had we not acknowledged the power of Hash- We could not have had The show came to an end. We gathered our things to em’s kindnesses. As my friend so eloquently said, such a profound experience head out, worried that we would be faced with a fright- “We took this evening, doing a mundane activity, ening thunderstorm at nighttime. Umbrella in hand, and elevated it to a holy level. What better way to had we not acknowledged we ventured out into the quad of the performance hall thank Hashem!” the power of Hashem’s kindnesses buildings. Our eyes were met with the miraculous: A May klal Yisrael acknowledge G-d as the Creator starry sky, a warm summer breeze, an awe-inspiring of all miracles, mundane or extraordinary. And moment. Oh, G-d, Your kindness is boundless! Miracle with that being said, may He let us hear the shofar Oh, my gosh! What happened? Crawling forward, we Seven. sounding of the ultimate miracle! came to a devastating sight of a massive accident with a burning truck. Thank you, Hashem, for sparing us and helping us travel this leg of our trip safely! Miracle One.

It was now 3:15 p.m. and the sky was still clear in Manhattan. Prior to our trip, we called a kosher restau- rant and they recommended we make reservations for 4:00 p.m. so we could beat the crowd. I suggested we park closer to our destination, the per- formance hall on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. By doing so, it would make it safer after the show for us to return to the car, late at night. “Don’t worry,” I said. “It’s summertime and most peo- ple are away, so it should be easy to fi nd a spot.” The joke was on me. We circled around endlessly. Now, my friend was getting anxious. At this point I called out, “Please, Hashem, help us fi nd a parking spot. Please!” On the very next block, there was a spot. Miracle Two.

We parked the car and began walking in the direction of the restaurant. Now, we had another problem: The restaurant was about 30 blocks away. My new, wonder- ful friend (who is more NYC-savvy than me) advised that we catch a taxi. Now, I know zilch about taxis. But apparently, when they are in service, there is a light on the top of the taxi to indicate this. Taxi after taxi whizzed by, but no taxi seemed available. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a taxi driver pulled up without his service light on and asked, “Where are you going?” “Fifth Avenue and 48th Street,” answered my friend. “Hop in,” he said. “Even though I ended my shift, it’s on my way home. I’ll take you.” Miracle Three.

A comfortable cab ride with pleasant conversation, Hashem once again proved his kindness. We arrived at the restaurant at exactly 3:59 p.m. Miracle Four. The dinner was delectable. We talked, laughed, and spoke words of Torah. But, the looming, possible thunderstorm irked us. We wanted so much to stroll to the performance hall, drinking in the Manhattan atmosphere, enjoying the freedom from our weekday stresses. By now, it was 5:45 p.m. Specks of grayish-white

16 Elul 5774 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] 45 Socially Savvy Esti Berkowitz First Annual Southern New England Kosher BBQ Championship Brings Food and Fun to Fairfi eld, CT

Having Fun in the Kids’ Play ZOne Hugh from Crystal Creations Demonstrates the Art of Glass Blowing our tummies rumbled. It was time (www.wanderingque.com). I had Ari White wins for best team name to eat. the opportunity to meet Ari White, There were regular grilled items the talented culinary genius be- fter a full week of everything the traffi c was nonexistent and the like hamburgers and hot dogs avail- hind this company. As I write this back-to-school-centered, I weather just perfect for our journey. able for purchase, as well as more story, my stomach is growling all Adecided to go with my fam- After exactly an hour in the car, we seasoned (literally) barbecue spe- over again. The menu choices (for ily to Fairfi eld, CT, and check out arrived at the host location, Con- cialties. All of these items were purchase) were impressive not in the First Annual Southern New gregation Beth El Synagogue. Since prepared by the Wandering Que, a only in description but in presen- England Kosher BBQ Champion- the event was also a fundraiser, our Texas Smokehouse BBQ Pop-Up. If tation as well. True barbecue fans ship. Not only was this a day for admission required two canned you should ever need an exception- fi lled their trays with BBQ Brisket barbecue enthusiasts, there was a goods. The donations would then al barbecue caterer at an event, defi - Sandwiches, Jumbo Smoked Tur- full schedule of events for families be brought to Operation Hope, a lo- nitely look into Gemstone Catering, as well. I immediately plugged in cal food pantry and shelter, to help under the supervision of the Star-K CONTINUED ON P. 48 the address into my GPS, and the fi ll its shelves. We were immediate- ride to Fairfi eld was within an hour ly greeted by the sights and smells Esti Berkowitz blogs about how she found kosher food, a husband, and had kids of Kew Gardens Hills. Thankfully, of the biggest kosher barbecue and after 35 at www.primetimeparenting.com.

46 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] September 11, 2014 Home Health Care Corner Tania Hammer at Caring Professionals The Health Benefi ts of Friends or some people, like me, making Take a class or join a club to meet friends is easy. I smile at every- people with common interests, such as Fone, I start up conversations with a book group or exercise class. the cashier and the postman, I go over to Walk a dog. It’s good exercise for you, new neighbors with a cake, I invite eve- great fun for the animal, and an excel- ryone for Shabbos, fi gure out where they lent way to meet people. fi t on the Jewish spectrum, and couple Invite a neighbor or a colleague for a them up with like-minded people. I must coffee. Lots of other people feel just as say, however, that I have very few close uncomfortable about reaching out and friends. I have kept up with two favorite making new friends as you do. Be the people from high school that I rarely see one to break the ice. Your neighbor or because they live in other countries, but I colleague will thank you later. have managed over these many years to Track down old friends via social me- keep up with them through the Internet dia sites. Make the effort to reconnect and by phone. My block friends are very and then turn your “online” friends into dear to me and I have a few other people “real-world” friends by meeting up for here and there. But from all the people coffee instead of chatting online. This I call acquaintances, there are very few I is great for the elderly who have old would call friends. isolation, a major contributing factor for to realize that there are plenty of other friends in other locations. According to the Merriam-Webster depression. people who feel just as awkward about Connect with your alumni associa- Dictionary, the defi nition of “friend” is “A Support you through tough times. meeting new people as you do. And re- tion. Many high schools and colleges person whom you like and enjoy being Even if it’s just having someone to share member: Close friendships aren’t formed have alumni associations that meet with,” or “A person who helps or supports your problems with, friends can help you overnight; they take time to build for regularly. You already have the school someone or something (such as a cause or cope with serious illness, the loss of a job anyone. By simply being willing to put experience in common; talking about charity).” or loved one, the breakup of a relation- yourself in a new environment, howev- old times can be an easy conversa- Both are interesting defi nitions, but ship, or any other challenge in life. er, you can meet interesting new peo- tion starter. Some associations also my defi nition of a friend is someone Support you as you age. As we get ple and take the fi rst step to building a sponsor community service events or whom you feel comfortable calling at older, retirement, illness, and the death friendship. workshops where you can meet more 3:00 a.m. if you need to chat, or you have of loved ones can often leave us isolated. Here are some additional steps you people. a problem. I have not yet done that, but Having people one can turn to for com- can take to help you connect with oth- Carpool to work. Many companies I do have a few that I could do that with. pany and support can provide purpose as ers and make friends. When looking offer carpool programs. If your employ- Or someone to whom you could pop in – we age and be a buffer against depression, for places to meet new people, try to be er doesn’t, simply ask your colleagues if without announcement – and then help they would like to share rides. It’s a good yourself to orange juice from the fridge. conversation starter and will help you Or someone you could bare your heart to It’s important to realize that there are plenty of other people connect to people who live near you, as without fear of breaking a confi dence. A well as save on transport costs. friendship doesn’t have to be complicat- who feel just as awkward about meeting new people as you do Attend book clubs, lectures, music ed, but it does have to be created with recitals, art shows, or other community confi dence. It could be relegated to a cer- events where you can meet people with tain location such as home, offi ce, gym, disability, hardship, and loss. Staying so- open to new ideas and cultivate an inter- similar interests. Check with your li- or shul. Very often we have our “shul” cially engaged as we age keeps us feeling est in other people, their lives, and their brary or local paper for events near you. friends and our “gym” friends and they positive and boosts our happiness. stories. Not everything you try will be Speak to a professional if you are fi nd- don’t collide, because the friends live in successful but you will often have fun ing yourself unable to take the fi rst steps different locations, unless of course we This is a good time to consider a home and learn from the experience. to a friendship. Your stumbling block make it happen! health aide for your loved one if activi- Volunteering can be a great way to could be easy to fi x; you just have to be Good friends make our lives more ties can’t be accomplished by him/her help others while also meeting new confi dent enough to make the fi rst ap- meaningful. They add spice and passion alone. Additionally, a home health aide people. Volunteering also gives you the pointment. to our regular humdrum routine, should can bring an elderly patient to a commu- opportunity to regularly practice and de- Few things are more rewarding than leave you with a smile at the end of a con- nity center to facilitate friendships. velop your social skills. a friendship! versation, and hold your hand through Of course, friendship is a two-way the diffi cult moments. street. Being a good friend to someone Good friends can: brings him/her all of the above benefi ts, Improve your mood. Happiness can and boosts your own happiness and be infectious. Spending time with hap- sense of self-worth in the process. It also py and positive friends can elevate your makes you feel needed and adds purpose mood and boost your outlook. to your life. While developing and main- Help you to reach your goals. Wheth- taining a friendship takes time and ef- er you’re trying to get fi t or otherwise fort, the many benefi ts of having a close improve your life, encouragement from friend make it a valuable investment. a friend can really boost your willpower Feelings of shyness should not hold us and increase your chances of success. back from forming friendships. No mat- Reduce your stress and depression. ter your age or situation, you don’t have Having an active social life can bolster to be an extravert or the life of the par- your immune system and help reduce ty to make new friends. It’s important

Tania Hammer is a community activist and a social networker for Caring Profession- als, a home care agency in Brooklyn and Queens. For more information on any home- care-related topic, please call Shabsi at 718-897-2273 (ext. 171). Tania can be reached at [email protected].

16 Elul 5774 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] 47 First Annual Southern New England Kosher BBQ Championship Brings Food and Fun to Fairfi eld, CT CONTINUED FROM P. 46 py, the hot dogs and hamburgers band to the hot dog eating con- teams and even try some of their for $3 a piece were on our menu test. My kids especially enjoyed creations. There was a group of key Legs, 18-Hour Smoked Brisket, that day. We did, however, try the Pete and Chris Amusements, com- celebrity judges, including some Smokehouse BBQ Rib platter, BBQ Smoked Polish Sausage and the plimentary face painting, and the of my kosher foodie friends Nao- Smokehouse Chicken, and a Tex- Lamb Belly Bacon Baked Beans. I gathering of artists. We spent a lot mi Nachman, The Aussie Gourmet, as Combo Platter. They also had am glad that I brought baby wipes; of time at the glass blowing booth and Elan Kornblum, The Restau- Tacos with pulled beef or chicken you should have seen their faces from Crystal Creations. Hugh, the rant Guy. Attendees also had the served on a warm corn tortilla with afterwards! master behind this talent, took chance to submit their votes as freshly made Pico De Gallo or Pick- After the kids had some food, the time to show the kids how he well. Once all of the votes were les. The portions were huge, and they were immediately drawn to made a vase from a stick of glass. collected and counted, trophies my kids had their eyes on the ½-lb. kids’ play zone and other activities. Since this was a barbecue com- were awarded to the top teams for BBQ Brisket Platter for $22. While In fact, the entire day was full of petition, we had the chance to Best Brisket, Best Beef Ribs, Best I am all about making my kids hap- entertainment, from a Silver Steel walk around and visit the different Chicken, and Best Chili. We had to leave before the fi nal winners were announced, but I will be sharing all of that in my next post. I do know that Ari White won for best name, Wondering Que! I have to include some of the names of the teams in this post; they were so creative: Blazing Briskets, Breaking BBQ, BuBBie-Q, Burnt Offerings, Holy Smoke, Honorable Menschen, The MOB – Mavens of BBQ, and Uncle Morty & the MEATzva Girls. I was so impressed with the amount of support from the Fair- fi eld community, and that they came out to celebrate Fairfi eld’s 375th anniversary celebration. Event co-chair Don Sharbin was present and shared his appreciation and support of the community for making this event run smoothly. He added, “We’re thrilled that town offi cials have joined forces with us, both to promote the event through their media as well as to help coor- dinate police and emergency staff. They have generously arranged for free shuttles to and from the fes- tival to be offered by town public transportation services from area schools’ parking lots, as well as the Metro North train stations in Fair- fi eld.” We defi nitely had an incredible day and plan to go back next year. Do you have an enterprising BBQ team in the works? Maybe you will be representing BBQ Gardens Hills next year.

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48 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] September 11, 2014 House & Home Rabbi Gedaliah and Sarah Newcomb Deceptive Practices In The Wonderful World Of Real Estate And Beyond any businesses, especially kinds of trickery, including bribes. What Recently, when returning from travel- cause the entire transaction was handled service-related businesses, are any of these people are thinking, I will ing and enjoying a beautiful time away, with mentchlichkeit. Everybody was con- Mprime targets for dishonesty, never understand. We have learned to be out of state, I returned in time to join in cerned about everybody else. The result and unfortunately the real estate industry thankful that we choose to do things dif- a real estate closing. Generally the tran- was a successful, stress-free, seemingly is not only not immune to this, but seem- ferently and pray for guidance in our en- sition from vacation to home is diffi cult, simple and quick transaction, which was ingly overrun with issues. The culprits deavors and for the ability to forgive those simply because vacation mode in new clearly a reward from Hashem. range from real estate agents/brokers, who use poor judgment. Hashem is the and beautifully peaceful surroundings is I noticed an ad in The Jewish Press this mortgage brokers, homeowners, prospec- boss – that’s the bottom line. There is no not easy to let go of. This time, though, week for a new book written by Rabbi tive purchasers, home inspectors, home escaping that simple truth. it was made easier by coming back and Finkelman and Rabbi Wallerstein, titled appraisers, and regrettably even attorneys. Other types of service professionals joining in a closing where every one of “Let There Be Rain: Lessons in Gratitude.” Aside from the sellers and buyers, all outside the realm of real estate have the the parties involved was a mentch, honest It caught my attention because the ad the other people mentioned above are opportunity to behave dishonestly as and reliable. Those cases are rare. This said: “This book will change your life.” I supposed to be licensed. Holding a li- well. These may include but are not lim- was one of them. Those involved includ- purchased it. It has already changed my cense carries with it a burden. We licens- ited to: electricians, plumbers, auto me- ed: sellers who were honest, loyal, and life. Gratitude is one of those things that ees are supposed to be educated in and chanics, handymen, and appliance repair- gracious. Even when I had forgotten the is vital to our spiritual health and growth comply with license law and all that it en- men. We have been blessed to know and amount of the compensation fee due to and yet sometimes not made a priority. tails. We are supposed to take it seriously. work with people who are trustworthy traveling, they were honest, and it turned To some it comes naturally. To others, it is For those of us who portray ourselves as and loyal. I wish I could name those hon- out to be more than I even thought I re- a work in progress. I would dare suggest adhering to Jewish law, we should take est mentchen here, but I know they are membered. The buyers were mentchlich, that many of the problems I observe out that even more seriously. humble and would rather I did not. Let’s a pleasure to deal with, and people whom in the wide world, in our worlds, and even I was told this evening again that a just say, “You know who you are” and we anybody would wish to have as new those I mention in the beginning of this newer real estate agent has been contact- know who you are. Most importantly, neighbors. The buyer’s attorney and the article, may be due to a lack of gratitude. ing people in our area mostly in response Hashem knows who you are. Thank you seller’s attorney are trustworthy, well-re- Fortunately this can be improved and to some ad or posting they submit with all for your role model behavior, not only spected, and do what is right, even when each person can strengthen himself in the regard to a property for rent or sale. The in the service profession of your choice nobody is looking. The mortgage broker, important midah of having and showing agent does not identify himself as a real but more importantly in life and as part of who also has a sterling reputation, can gratitude to Hashem, to others, and even estate agent, which is required by law at the community. be counted on and inspires many in our to ourselves. As mentioned above about the fi rst contact and immediately; instead, Special thanks go to Eran Varnai, bro- community. In fact, the whole crew was the positive closing experience, achdus he feigns interest in the property as if for ker/owner of Sentinel LLC, for being from Kew Gardens Hills and we created and gratitude can do wonders. Let’s make himself and then later on, when unassum- a role model for our family, and many a “team” from the get-go. It paid off be- it happen. ing people fi gure out that he is an agent, others – for your strength, wisdom, guid- he tries to justify his actions and make ance, and patience. We mention you by Rabbi Gedaliah and Sarah Newcomb are NY State licensed realtors for over 13 years. light of his illegal oversight. I was fi rst name because you are being honored by While specializing in Kew Gardens Hills, where they are long-time community mem- told of this individual’s behavior a few the Chazaq organization at their annual bers, they serve all areas in the fi ve boroughs and Long Island. They hold several spe- days ago. Another party told me last week dinner and, as humble as we know you cialty certifi cations and are members of the Long Island Board of Realtors and the of a different agent who is not new to the would like to be, Chazaq has already sin- Multiple Listing Service of Queens and Long Island. Rabbi Newcomb is a beloved rebbe business who did the same thing very re- gled you and your family out for honor, at Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe. Sarah Newcomb has won multiple awards from RE/MAX NY cently. Some people are never surprised as we always knew you deserved. May and RE/MAX International. They make their home in and are proud members of the by the actions of others, even when they you go from strength to strength, and may Kew Gardens Hills community, along with their family. Contact information: Direct are inappropriate. I am always surprised Hashem continue to bless you and your cell: 917-459-7549 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: QueensReal- and pray I will remain always surprised – beautiful family with success. torTeam.com in other words, never accept and tolerate others’ disregard for honesty and mentch- lichkeit. To continue to resort to trickery is abhorrent, and the public must be made aware of this and other kinds of manipu- lation. To be sure, there is a lot of opportuni- ty for dishonesty in real estate: from little white lies to outright g’neivah and every- thing in between. It is never worth it to be dishonest in any way. If anyone has any doubts as to what constitutes dis- honesty, he or she should always have a trusted and respected rav from whom to seek advice. Justifi cations come too easily in the face of money. We must all be on guard. Buyers and sellers, although unlicensed, still have a moral and ethical (and halach- ic) obligation to conduct themselves hon- estly. People should say what they mean and do what they say. I have seen instanc- es where sellers have cheated their own realtors. I have seen buyers resort to all

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Fresh New Start” by Rabbi Ben Tzion Yom Rishon and Millie Arbesfeld SEPTEMBER Shafier. At YCQ, 147-37 70th Road, Kew Midreshet Yom Rishon will present a OCTOBER Gardens Hills. For more information, program for men and women. Rabbi Dr. At 9:30 p.m., the please contact Rabbi Marc Merrill, Di- Jacob J. Schacter will speak on “Can Hu- Friday- Young Israel of Kew Shabbos 3-4 rector of Alumni Relations, at 718-793- man Beings Change? Moshe Rabbeinu Gardens Hills (70th and the Capacity for Teshuvah” and Rab- th 8500 (X-304) or at [email protected]. Road and 150 bi Moshe Weinberger will speak on The Jewish Her- Friday Friday Shabbos 13 Street) will hold a 3 “Selichot: Standing at Jerusalem’s Gate.” itage Center of melaveh malkah in At 7:30 p.m., the At the Schottenstein Center, 560 West Queens and Long support of the community of Eli in the Young Israel of 185th Street, New York, NY 10033. Island will hold its Yom Kippur Hotel Queens Valley Shomron. Featuring Miriam Peretz, an Program. Details to follow. inspirational speaker, and Mr. Kobi Eli- Women’s League Monday Monday 15 Wednesday- will hold its annu- raz, Mayor of Eli. Free of charge. (Dona- Shabbos 24-27 tions to the YIKGH Charity Fund will be al dinner. $60 membership fee includes dairy buffet NOVEMBER accepted.) For reservations, please con- The Jewish Her- tact [email protected]. and entertainment featuring Bullet 24 itage Center of There will be an Proof Stockings. For more information Wednesday event for Bayit and for reservations, please contact Queens and Long Following the 7:15 L’Pleitot / Girls Muriel Klein at 917-319-0155. Island will hold its Rosh HaShanah a.m. Shacharis Hotel Program. Details to follow. Town, in memory minyan and until 12 of Shiffy Glikman, 4:00 p.m., the Chazaq will hold its Second Annual Wednesday Sunday Sunday 14 featuring an inspir- Queens Jewish Dinner at Leonard’s of Great Neck (555 At 4:10 p.m., Con- ing talk by renowned educator Mrs. Est- th Center (66-05 108 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck). $180 gregation Ahavas ee Hebel. Details will follow. Please Street, Forest Hills) will have Sofer per person. For more information, Yisroel (73rd Avenue save the date. Rabbi Moshe Sandowski on hand to please contact 718-285-9132, 917-617-3636, & 147th Street, Kew Shabbos 27 inspect t’filin and mezuzos and deter- or 646-541-6833. For ads, please contact Gardens Hills) will mine if they are “kosher.” Cost: $7 per Shevach High [email protected]. hold a Shabbas mezuzah or $60 for t’filin. For more in- Shuvah drashah for women by Rabbi School will hold an formation, please call 718-459-8432 or Bentzion Chait of Yeshiva Chofetz open house. De- At noon, the Harri- tails to follow. contact Offi[email protected]. Chaim. In the downstairs Simcha Room. Sunday 16 et and Kenneth From 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., Yeshiva Uni- Kupferberg Holo- caust Resource versity’s Center for the Jewish Future 17 From 9:30 to 11:30 Center and Ar- a.m., Yeshiva Uni- and the Abraham Arbesfeld Kollel Yom Wednesday chives at Queens- versity’s Center for DECEMBER Rishon and Millie Arbesfeld Midresh- borough Community College (222-05 56th the Jewish Future et Yom Rishon will present a program Sunday 28 The Jewish Heritage Avenue, Bayside) will present lectures by and the Abraham for men and women. Rabbi Lord Jona- Dr. Lisa Peschel and Dr. Barbara Milewski Arbesfeld Kollel Center of Queens than Sacks will speak on “Prayer: The on the topic, “Culture as Survival: Music Yom Rishon and Millie Arbesfeld and Long Island Genius of the Sages.” To be followed and Theater in the Nazi Concentration Midreshet Yom Rishon will present a will hold its annual Shabbos 13 by a book signing. At the Schottenstein Camps and Ghettos.” program for men and women. Rabbi Chinese Auction. Details to follow. Center, 560 West 185th Street, New York, Menachem Penner will speak on “Tes- From 9:30 to11:30 NY 10033. huvah: Changing Who We Are – Not Just a.m., Yeshiva Uni- What We Do” and Professor Smadar versity’s Center for Rosensweig will speak on “Sefer Yonah: At 6:30 p.m., the Alumni Association the Jewish Future The Boat, The Water, and The Sinful of the Yeshiva of Central Queens will Sunday 21 and the Abraham City.” At the Schottenstein Center, 560 present the Shmuz Live: “T’shuvah – A Arbesfeld Kollel West 185th Street, New York, NY 10033.

54 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] September 11, 2014 Community Snapshots Photo Credits: Aharon Katz Rabbi Shaul Arieli gives a lecture on teshuva at Cong. Ahavas Yisroel - Kew Gardens Hills, Motza’ei Shabbos, August 6 Co-Sponsored by CHAZAQ, Chickens for Shabbos and QJCC

Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim Alumni Shmuz - Kew Gardens Hills, Sunday, August 7

Aharon Katz is a Queens-based photographer who currently works for the Queens Jewish Link and is a photographer at Yaakov Katz Studios.

16 Elul 5774 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] 55 Community Corner • Recent Happenings Bikur Cholim Of Queens Annual Breakfast Celebrates 40 Years Of Community Service

Photos by Mark Mittel By Susie Garber She noted that Bikur Cholim of briefl y. He thanked the organization rah ideas that are applicable to our Queens’ volunteers include people from and praised the volunteers that include lives. He drew a comparison of Noach hen someone is in the hos- a wide span of ages and backgrounds. seniors and young people working to- to Moshe who, according to the Zohar, pital, a visit from a friendly They are always looking for volunteers gether. was brought here to fi x what Noach did Wperson can really lift his or to drive people to appointments and The breakfast was dedicated in mem- wrong in his generation. He explained her spirits. The Talmud says that it even new ways to help the community. Mrs. ory of Mrs. Shiffy Glikman, who was a that though Noach was a great tzadik, he takes away part of the illness. Bikur Yaeli Rosenberg, chairperson, spoke beloved Bikur Cholim volunteer. Her lacked faith in that he didn’t see a piece Cholim of Queens held a breakfast at next. She announced a new program to husband, Mr. Josh Glikmam, spoke of Hashem in every person. He detailed the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills be launched after Sukkos that will en- about how the driving force in her life the ways that Moshe stood up for jus- on Sunday morning, September 7, to able expectant mothers to use a vouch- was doing chesed. This brought her tice, and he shared the midrash of how celebrate 40 years of service to the com- er on Shabbos and Yom Tov so Skyway great joy. She always made time to vis- he ran after one little sheep and when munity. Local rabbanim, community Car Service can drive them to the hos- it people on the bikur cholim list and he saw the sheep just ran away to get members, and Assemblyman Michael pital without worrying about paying at even when she was ill herself, she drove a drink, he said, “Oh, I didn’t know you Simanowitz gathered to show their sup- that time. She expressed that the goal people to appointments. Her son spoke were thirsty.” Then he carried the sheep port for this organization. Mrs. Helen of a bikur cholim committee is to always about her as well, and noted her mot- back. This demonstrated his ability to Prager, President of the Bikur Cholim look for new ways to help the commu- to, “Just say yes, and fi gure out the rest see what someone else needs. This was of Queens, greeted everyone and shared nity. later.” She was someone who always the criterion for becoming the leader of divrei Torah. She thanked the dedi- Next, Rabbi Zev Goldberg, who was strived to give to others. Mrs. Eudice klal Yisrael. Mr. Harary exclaimed that cated volunteers, the sponsors, and president for over thirty years, stated Nathan presented a plaque to the Glik- if we don’t see a piece of Hashem glis- Chairperson Mrs. Yaeli Rosenberg. She that the Bikur Cholim of Queens is do- man family on behalf of Bikur Cholim tening inside others, then we are miss- also thanked Seasons Supermarket for ing Hashem’s work with emunah. He of Queens. ing what Hashem wants us to do in this their assistance in the breakfast and for presented a plaque to Mr. Irwin Nathan, Next, Mr. Charlie Harary delivered world. Moshe saw “us.” When Moshe stocking the Bikur Cholim Room at New founder of Bikur Cholim of Queens. a stirring speech in his inimitable way York Hospital-Queens. Following this, Mr. Nathan spoke of blending humor with powerful To- CONTINUED ON P. 57

Benji Kolangi, Avrohom Kolanji, Rivka Kolanji, Orit Newman, Marlene Kolangi Charlie Harary addressing the crowd

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Eli Glaser, Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz Ellen Cohen, Henni Kenigsberg, Tova Well Joshua Glikman, Shimmy Pelman Nechemiah Hoch, Charlie Harary

Rabbi Daniel Glatstein, Rabbi Hershel Welcher, Tova Begun, Sushie Halberstam, Chana Mirsky L-R Leora Hecht, Yali Rosenberg, Reb. Rochelle Hirtz Rabbi Peretz Steinberg

CONTINUED FROM P. 56 The Bikur Cholim organization of Bikur Cholim of Queens sends volun- hospital. More volunteers would enable Queens began forty years ago when teers to visit Jewish patients at NYHQ. every Jewish patient to benefi t from was faced with the same situation as three Kew Gardens Hills residents, Avi Rabbi David Keehn, the Chaplain at the a visitor. Helen Prager hopes to enlist Noach, namely Hashem planned to kill Berger, Nat Rodner a”h, and Irwin Na- hospital, visits all Jewish patients regu- more volunteers for this worthy organi- the rest of the world and spare his fam- than, saw the need to create it. Rabbi I. larly. His support and help has greatly zation. What a z’chus to help someone ily, Moshe’s response differed from No- Usher Kirshblum a”h was instrumental contributed to the work of Bikur Cho- to recover and to cheer him up! ach’s response. Moshe said, “There’s no in smoothing the way for Bikur Cholim lim of Queens. He is the contact for All volunteers maintain confi dential- “me”; all I am is “we.” to visit patients at New York Hospital housing accommodations in the bikur ity and do not share information with Our goal in Elul, Mr. Harary taught, is Queens (NYHQ). Rabbi Fabian Schon- cholim apartment at the hospital. other volunteers or anyone else. All to ask ourselves one question every day: feld of the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Volunteers visit shut-ins and mothers- calls for assistance come into the Bikur “Me or We?” Hills, along with other Queens rab- to-be on bed rest. In addition volunteers Cholim Hotline: 718-380-7433. Hashem is waiting for us to see the banim, played an active role and also drive patients to medical appointments. To become a volunteer, contact the “we” so he can bring us out of galus ac- provided halachic rulings when neces- They also provide short-term cooking Bikur Cholim of Queens Hotline. All cording to the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Ev- sary. for patients recuperating at home or aspects of this organization are strictly ery choice brings out our soul. Bikur Cholim of Queens provides mothers of young children who are volunteer. Mr. Harary pointed out that bikur electric Shabbos candles every Friday. hospitalized. More volunteers for driv- Mrs. Prager noted that Bikur Cholim cholim is all about bestowing dignity Mrs. Esther Rosoff a”h donated a sefer ing patients to appointments would be of Queens creates a beautiful kiddush and a smile on someone who is ill. It’s Torah that is in the hospital chapel. greatly appreciated. The organization Hashem, providing services to all Jews about saying that when I see you, I see a Mrs. Nechama Biderman helped facili- hopes to be able to provide two-way no matter what their affi liation. Volun- piece of Hashem. Illness can be degrad- tate this donation, and she was an early transportation to patients both locally teers often comment that they receive ing. Bikur cholim sets the tone of what member and still is an active volunteer. and to Manhattan. Volunteers willing much more in return in the z’chus of is important. He ended with a brachah The organization grew under the lead- to drive to Manhattan are greatly need- helping others than the amount of ef- to the audience that we should be zoche ership of Rabbi Dr. Zev Goldberg, who ed. There is also a need for Russian and fort they invest. The reward of the mitz- not to have to worry about illnesses. was president for over thirty years. Bukharian-speaking volunteers at the vah is the mitzvah they perform.

Dr. Zev Goldberg former BCQ president presenting Founder’s Award Dr. Zev Goldberg, former BCQ president, Irwin & Eudice Nathan, founders of the BCQ, Ne- to Irwin & Eudice Nathan chama Biderman, Helen Prager current BCQ president

16 Elul 5774 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] 57 58 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] September 11, 2014 Community Corner • Recent Happenings Mrs. Chani Juravel Speaks To Bais Yaakov Of Queens Teachers

By Susie Garber fi cial and uplifting for students. She In fact, it is very often our students porate open-ended questions in our taught that the Emotional Quotient who test our tolerance who make us teaching. We need to communicate n keeping with its mission to pro- is more important than the Intellec- become the best teachers we can be. “I want to know your world. You’re vide an outstanding education in tual Quotient for students in today’s In discussing trust, she taught the the expert of it.” The more we view Iall areas (midos, limudei kodesh, world. idea that we celebrate the giving of our students as spiritual beings, the and secular studies), the entire staff She then detailed four compo- the Torah on Shavuos and not on more we will see them. We need to of Bais Yaakov of Queens was treated nents of a healthy relationship: Yom Kippur, even though the Luchos get to know each student’s n’shamah, to an inspiring and uplifting speech Respect received on Shavuos were destroyed not just her externals. We should be by Mrs. Chani Juravel, well-known Trust due to our misdeed. This teaches the curious and not make assumptions. speaker, author, educator and thera- Communication deep idea that Hashem chooses to Toward that end, exams should ideal- pist. Sense of vitality see us as our best selves. As teachers, ly include questions geared to know- Mrs. Juravel began by applauding She explained each area in depth we need to emulate Hashem and to ing a student’s thoughts and refl ec- everyone who has chosen the profes- with Torah examples and sprinkled always see children’s inner determi- tions. sion of teaching and chinuch, which with anecdotes. She shared the nation to do right and to please. We Today’s students face the challenge provides such an amazing opportu- teaching of Rav Shimon Schwab zt”l, need to see them as they are on their of accessibility and availability. Ev- nity to develop students and build that the Hebrew word “kavod” has the best days. She explained that self-es- erything is available to children. To a stronger sense of self. Rav Hutner same root as “kaveid,” which means teem derives from how others respect counter this, we need to be accessible once said that teachers should think heavy. Respect is heavy – it is so im- us. Children develop their sense of and available to them. of themselves as stepping into their portant. To develop a sense of sha- self from how they are viewed by oth- The fi nal topic was on asking our- roles of loving mothers and fathers lom with others, we need to see each ers. selves what vitality we can bring to to their students, since before a for- person as a whole. Shalom has the Hashem let us know when we left the classroom. Do I understand my mal school system was established same root as “shaleim,” which means Egypt that we are His favorite. The students’ issues and interests? Am parents were the educators of their whole or complete. If we look at Nesivos Sholom teaches that when I bringing lessons that are relevant children. This means approaching people piecemeal, then it is diffi cult you let someone know that you see to them? Hashem creates the world each child with extreme sensitivity to respect them. Our students are a him or her as worthy, this builds anew every day. He is always redo- and caring. composite of many pieces. They are self-esteem. Mrs. Juravel added that ing and allowing more life. We have Her speech focused on specif- the recess-self, the home-self, the tal- we should trust our relationship with to model this in our classroom. We ic goals for the year that foster and ented-self, etc. our students and not rely on a past must always be open to what our stu- model healthy relationships for the Additionally, our students are teacher’s view of them. Of course, at dents need at different times. This is girls. If teachers model a healthy re- “complete” in the sense of their be- some point we can elicit advise on what Hashem does for us. She shared lationship, it can help students create ing totally shaped by Hashem. No what worked well with a particular a teaching of Rebbetzin Esther Jun- other healthy relationships. Relation- part of His creation is bad. It is our student, but fi rst we must view her greis, well-known author and speak- ships, she pointed out, are the sticki- perception that makes things (includ- as a clean slate and not approach her er, that the letters in the Hebrew est, busiest, and most fulfi lling parts ing traits) seem negative. No child with preconceived notions. If we word “simchah” also spell out the of our lives. All human relationships should ever be defi ned. Every quali- trust that a child wants to do right, Hebrew word “she’machah,” which help us to relate to Hashem. All that ty is fashioned by Hashem and every it will foster a different relationship means “that he erased.” The only way we know about Hashem can help us challenge given to each child is given for us, as well as a sense of self for to have simchah is to erase and give actualize our potential in our human to help her grow. There is no trait or the student. someone a fresh start. relationships. Mrs. Juravel stressed circumstance that is not potentially The next area focused on was com- When a student feels that she is that teachers need to remember that part of our tikun; seeing children in munication. The goal of communi- seen in a new light, this gives her the children often relate to Hashem in that way will help them feel worthy cation is to establish a relationship. tools to create healthy relationships the way that they relate to authority and empowered. The Hebrew word for knowing, “y’di- with others, with herself, and with fi gures. Another idea shared by Mrs. Jurav- ah,” is the ability to discern. “I know Hashem. She noted that although we can’t el is that “bashert” refers to all of the you” means I can differentiate you Mrs. Juravel ended with a beauti- fi x all the problems that our students people who are in your life; they are from others. Our questions to our ful blessing to all teachers that they are dealing with, just noticing them there for a reason. A diffi cult or chal- students should communicate that should be able to incorporate these and listening to them as Hashem no- lenging student is there to help us to we are curious, that we want to know qualities and be able to experience tices us and listens to us, is so bene- grow as an educator – as a person. what they think. We should incor- fulfi llment in their teaching. Inspiration With Explanation: A Rosh HaShanah And Yom Kippur Beginners’ Service That Illuminates By Susie Garber connect to Hashem and understand Rabbi Garber, with the help of day, Sept. 25-26), 9:30-11:30 a.m. (in- what the Rosh HaShanah prayers Rabbi Moshe Turk and Rabbi Naf- cludes traditional Shofar blowing on n both days of Rosh mean. The service is abridged, yet tali Portnoy, Co-Directors of JHC, both days). HaShanah, the annual is packed with meaning and inspi- encourage follow-up by inviting at- • Yom Kippur (Shabbos, Oct. 4), Ounique beginners’ service ration. Rabbi Garber shares stories tendees to Torah classes and Shab- 9:30-11:30 a.m. (includes Yizkor Me- will be held at the Jewish Herit- and encourages questions. bos meals, as well as the monthly morial Prayers). age Center (JHC) of Queens. Rabbi Each year, a large turnout includes beginners’ service that is held the All are welcome, no reservations Bob Garber leads this service every people of all ages hungry to pray on fi rst week of every month at the JHC necessary. Please be in touch if you, year, which affords beginners the Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. at 10:00 a.m. or someone you know, would be in- opportunity to learn how to navi- Past participants have commented: Once again we will be having Be- terested in attending. gate the Rosh HaShanah and Yom “It was enlightening,” “I come every ginners’ Services for the High Holy For further information or to tell Kippur prayers. The goal is to help year and fi nd it so helpful and inter- Days in Queens. us you are attending, please e-mail every Jew feel that he or she can esting.” • Rosh HaShanah (Thursday-Fri- [email protected].

16 Elul 5774 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] 59 Community Corner • Whats New In School Yeshiva Of Central Queens Off To A Great Start

It is the supreme art of the teacher to and faculty meetings took place this will also offer a hands-on, experi- General Studies curricula that will en- awaken joy in creative expression and past week, gearing up all YCQ staff for ment-focused science lab for the low- courage more participation and a con- knowledge. the exciting year ahead. er elementary students, as well as a tinuous assessment program in order – Albert Einstein An innovative tablet program is un- brand new computer lab donated by to best serve each individual student derway for all grades, which will as- The Gruss Foundation. to achieve academically. new era is beginning at Yeshiva sure that our students are kept up to The junior high school students In addition, the YCQ administra- of Central Queens. YCQ wel- date with technological advances. In will be participating in an entirely tion has met multiple times with a Acomed new Elementary General addition, our staff was trained in some new computer curriculum that will security company and began training Studies Assistant Principal Mrs. Melissa new teaching techniques to help en- work briefl y on basic skills, advancing staff for emergency protocol that will Cohen, who has worked over the sum- gage the students in their academic to a more intricate program of infor- benefi t the entire faculty and student mer to enhance all areas of learning for endeavors. mational technology. There have also body while ensuring their safety on a this upcoming year. Intensive training In the elementary school, this year been major changes in the Judaic and daily basis. Bnos Malka Academy President Delivers To The Gush nos Malka Academy (BMA) president, Mr. BDavid Berger, spent part of his time in Eretz Yis- rael delivering a check for $2,000 to Mrs. Shani Abrams Simkovitz, Executive Di- rector of the Gush Etzion Foundation. The mothers and daughters of the school held the Bnos Malka Feels the Knead Bake Sale. In one week, the project raised $2,000 through the sale of challos and chocolate chip cookies. The proceeds will help continue to fund the Pina Chama. The Pina Cha- ma (a cozy corner), is a place Gush Etzion Junction. broiling hot day, they come station for a cup of hot cof- so many of the mothers and where soldiers can stop for a The resident volunteers of in for a cold drink. When the fee, a freshly baked chunk of girls of our school took time bit of rest, for a drink, some- Efrat and Gush Etzion main- rain is pouring, they come in chocolate cake, and a smile. from their summer plans to thing to eat, or just a kind tain the station. On a busy for hot soup. On an average Mr. Berger felt privileged come to the school and bake word on the way to their morning shift, more than day, 250 soldiers of every rank to deliver the check person- challos and cookies to help bases. It is located at the 100 soldiers are served. On a and every unit stop off at the ally. “I am very proud that the IDF soldiers.” Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe Gears Up For A Great Year n preparation for the new school who shared with the rebbeim the and implement goal setting. Rabbi and Learning Center of Lakewood, year, Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe con- privilege of being a m’chaneich, and Elimelech Gottlieb, Director of Gott presented the workshop. Iducted a Professional Develop- provided insight into tapping the Learning and a Master Educator, All the workshops were well re- ment Day for the Limudei Kodesh abilities of each child. made the presentation. ceived, and the skills presented will and General Studies staff. After the divrei p’sichah, the reb- The rebbeim of Grades 4-8 were enable the rebbeim and teachers On Tuesday, September 2, the Ye- beim of Grades 1-3 were presented presented with a workshop on to share these tools with their stu- shiva was graced with the presence with a workshop on “Developing Ex- “Reaching the Whole Class: Practi- dents. and Torah of Rav Sholom Spitz, Rosh ecutive Skills in our Students.” The cal Tools for Teaching Mishnah and The Yeshiva’s faculty and talmi- Yeshiva of Yeshiva Shaar HaTorah workshop included ideas to prepare Gemara.” Rabbi Menachem Schiff, dim thank our Parents Association, – Grodno. The rebbeim’s day began our children to manage time, assist developer of the Keys to Gemara Pro- which sponsored these workshops with divrei p’sichah from Rav Spitz, them with organizational skills, gram and the director of the Speech that will impact all of our students.

60 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] September 11, 2014 Community Corner • Whats New In School MTA Class Of 2018 Has Blockbuster First Day Rav Schachter Makes An Appearance

n Tuesday, September 2, the tem of shiurim, providing each student massive, school-wide siyum held in June, sible student use through best-in-class MTA Class of 2018 entered Zys- with highly individualized attention and where more than one hundred students monitoring and compliance software. Oman Hall on Amsterdam Av- allowing rebbeim to cultivate genuine completed Masechtos Taanis, Shabbos, The boys were also excited by the abil- enue, as they began their fi rst year at connections with their new talmidim. and Sotah. ity to play basketball in Yeshiva Universi- Yeshiva University High School for Boys. “The school just feels like home, said Avi The Class of 2018 also received iPads, as ty’s NCAA court, and to take slap-shots in Hailing from the greater tri-state area – Kariyev, of Forest Hills.” “Everyone here well as a technology briefi ng. The incom- MTA’s newly upgraded “Lion’s Den” hock- as well as a number of other states and is so nice and welcoming,” volunteered ing class is the second grade to receive iP- ey court. And the availability of wres- Canada – the boys were thrilled to join another student. ads, part of the school’s comprehensive tling, fencing, and even marathon train- a century-long legacy of excellence in The boys received a surprise visit from technological upgrades, which include ing are just a few of the athletic offerings limudei kodesh and general studies. Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshivah of a new iMac lab and Apple TVs in class- that Yeshiva University’s high school is The day kicked off with davening and RIETS, who spoke to each shiur about his rooms. “It’s critical to responsibly em- proudly able to offer. breakfast, followed by introductions by own time at MTA, and encouraged the power our students,” said a member of In all, the Class of 2018 is eager to take administration and faculty. “I’m excited new students to work hard, and to fully the MTA Technology Team, “and we feel on their high school years. The boys are to be here,” said Sam Schick, a freshman utilize the high school’s proximity to the that iPads are an effective means of giv- excited by the possibilities that lie ahead, from Edison, “and I’m looking forward University Beis Midrash and on-campus ing our boys the best access to a wealth proud to be a part of the Yeshiva Univer- to meeting guys from all over the re- resources. Shlomo Meisels, of Teaneck, of knowledge.” The MTA tech staff has sity environment, and are enthusiastic to gion.” The boys then headed off to shi- mused that, “It was really inspiring to developed a sophisticated e-mail and join a century-long legacy of excellence ur, where they spent time establishing hear from one of the greatest rebbeim of documents system for students, thanks in all endeavors. As Mikey Yuabov of For- the fundamentals of Maseches K’subos. our generation.” Rav Schachter’s words to robust integration with the Google est Hills put it, “It’s such a warm environ- The school continues its four-track sys- of encouragement come on the heels of a Apps ecosystem, which ensures respon- ment – it’s really just a great place to be.” All Smiles At Bnos Malka nos Malka Academy stu- dents returned to school Bthis week, brimming with excitement. The girls were all smiles as their Menahel, Rab- bi Michael Weichselbaum, wel- comed them, each by name, as he does throughout the school year. “Greeting each girl by name reinforces to them, and more im- portantly to me, that each girl is an individual with unique tal- ents and needs. The fi rst day, they are excited to be back with their friends, ea- ger to learn and fi lled with radi- ant smiles. It is our job to make sure that those smiles remain as we challenge them to grown and excel.”

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16 Elul 5774 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] 61 62 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] September 11, 2014 Op-Ed Joan Rivers: Trailblazer & Israel Supporter We’ll forever miss the chat.

By Marnie Winston-Macauley as a way of managing the horror that no vilians, she came back with: “Then don’t Reprinted from Aish.com doubt plagued her for the rest of her life. put your things in private homes! Don’t She was also an active philanthropist, you dare put weapon stashes in private ou don’t normally think of a working with the Cystic Fibrosis Founda- homes!” He followed up, asking where woman whose heart stopped at tion, Guide Dogs for the Blind, and G-d’s the civilians were supposed to go. “I Yage 81 as being “cut down” in her Love We Deliver, giving her $250,000 don’t care,” said Joan vehemently. “They prime. Yet, when the unthinkable hap- prize she won on The Apprentice (2009) started it. You’re all insane! They started pened to Joan Rivers during recent rou- to the last charity, which provides meals it! How do I know? ‘Cause I have been tine throat surgery that led to her death to shut-ins. over there. That’s how I know. And I on September 4, many of us did. wish the world would know!” Whether you’ve been fan or foe of JOAN ON ISRAEL The most impressive emotional out- the controversial, sharp-tongued Jewish Joan was the quintessential stereotyp- burst was bashing “her own” – some of comedienne, Joan, perhaps the most fa- ical Jewish New Yawka. More than her the media – for their anti-Israeli bias, mous female comic in the world, gave shtick it was in the telling, the attitude. saying: “The BBC should be ashamed of us a precious gift. She lived life full-out, When it came to Israel, she used that themselves, and CNN should be ashamed unbounded by age. She believed in her- attitude to come to the Jewish state’s de- of themselves! self. She believed in life and endurance fense. Joan Rivers: comic, writer, creator, that runs not only on talent, but on sheer Just two months ago, when asked by tycoon, pioneer – and Jewish mom and chutzpah! a reporter about the Israeli-Palestinian grandma – made “Can we talk?” a signa- Yes, these are the traits of a Jewish confl ict, she let her opinions fl ing and fl y, ture. meidel and the Jewish people. That’s why razor-sharp. Here is an excerpt: We’ll forever miss the chat. her death feels, well, personal and almost “Let me just tell you, if New Jersey was I enjoy life when things are happen- premature. To many of us, she seemed fi ring rockets into New York, we would ing. indomitable, hip, relentless. wipe them out… And Palestinians, you I don’t care if it’s good things or bad Known for her “take no prisoners” group therapy.” cannot throw rockets and expect people things. wit, she also directed her barbs at her- To pay the bills, Joan, as a recent grad, not to defend themselves!” That means you’re alive. self, whether the topic was age, wealth, was a tour guide, fashion consultant, When the reporter asked about the ci- – Joan Rivers her well-publicized plastic surgeries (“I and aspiring thespian, working with the wish I had a twin, so I could know what young Barbara Streisand. Discovered I’d look like without plastic surgery”) or while doing stand-up, she started appear- pretention. ing on TV cracking up audiences on The I succeeded by saying what everyone Tonight Show, Candid Camera, and The Ed else is thinking. – Joan Rivers Sullivan Show, among others. But more, The Brooklyn-born Rivers, a daugh- taking a leaf from Lenny Bruce, “she told ter of Russian Jewish immigrants, it like it was” – or how she saw it – out started life as Joan Alexandra Molin- loud, unabashed, and often shocking. sky on June 8, 1933. Not so ironically, Throughout her career she also wrote despite the fact that her father was a books (her latest was Diary of a Mad doctor, money, or lack of it, was a huge Diva) and fi lms (The Muppets Take Man- theme in her home as she was growing hattan), created and starred in TV shows, up. Squabbles over money shadowed and was a Queen at QVC, selling her own her, adding fuel to her determination brand of everything from jewelry to cos- to smash comedic glass ceilings. She metics. She also became a fashion queen shattered them. Joan, virtually the lone where her celebrity interviews on red female doing stand-up at the time, was carpets often started with “Who are you an original and a pioneer – leading the wearing?” On one of her hit shows, Fash- way for female stand-ups to roar onto ion Police, Joan would reign free with stages in the Borscht Belt, clubs, on TV, sartorial judgments. But not everyone and in fi lm. was thrilled being in her hot seat. Noth- People say that money is not the key ing and no one was off limits. She’d nev-  to happiness, but I always fi gured if you er apologize for telling the truth – except have enough money, you can have a key to the loves of her life: daughter Melissa, made. – Joan Rivers with whom she worked both behind and Joan, a superior scholar, graduating in front of the cameras, and her beloved Phi Beta Kappa with degrees in English grandson Cooper, who appeared regular- literature and anthropology from Bar- ly on their show Joan and Melissa. nard College in 1954, might have followed Her endurance was tested many times. the 1950s’ nice Sadie-Married-Lady route, There was the highly publicized fi ght Production facilities available Very competitive rates but when she said, “Can we talk?” her with Johnny Carson that began when he life changed. After an ill-fated short fi rst heard she was hosting a rival talk show marriage, Joan told an audience that her on Fox. 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16 Elul 5774 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] 63 64 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] September 11, 2014 Fascinating 5 Heroic Police Officers 1. Officer Who Gave Their Lives on 9/11 James Leahy 2. Officer ames was a member of the New York Police Department on the John W. Perry Jday the towers were hit. Leahy had a tough upbringing; his father ffi cer Perry was not your was murdered when he was just 13 typical police offi cer. He years old, leaving him the head of the Owas fl uent in four different family. James married and had chil- languages and was learning a fi fth. dren, coaching their football team He also ran in marathons and was and never missing a little league an extra in Woody Allen fi lms. On game. At 9:35 that morning, Leahy’s the morning of September 11, Offi cer wife received a voicemail from him Perry was fi ling his retirement pa- saying that he was okay and in the pers at the precinct so that he could building. Even though Leahy did not have to be there that day, he was seen carry- become a medical malpractice law- ing oxygen tanks into the building. Tapes that recorded his voice were later found, yer. After hearing about the attacks, revealing that Leahy’s last words to his partner were that there were more people Perry ran several blocks to the World upstairs and he was going to help them. Trade Center. Before running into the building, Offi cer Perry helped a woman who fainted. The last anyone saw of Perry was as he ran into the South Tower. Then it collapsed. 3. Officer Moira Smith

4. Officer Kenneth Tietjen

s a boy, Offi cer Tietjen was scared of two things: police cars and fi re trucks. ffi cer Smith was the fi rst woman to die in the attacks on September 11. When he got a job that required him to ride in both of those, his family Moira was trying to rescue people inside the second tower when it col- Anever stopped teasing him. On September 11, Offi cer Tietjen heard the calls Olapsed. Offi cer Smith rescued several people that day and is credited with for help, commandeered a taxi, and drove to Ground Zero. Offi cer Tietjen rushed saving numerous lives. Offi cer Smith had been involved in the 1991 subway crash into the North Tower and rescued several people. When he emerged from the in Union Square and was honored with the distinguished duty medal for the doz- building, he and his partner realized that there was only one respirator left. Offi - ens of lives she saved on that occasion as well. cer Tietjen smiled at his partner and said, “Seniority rules.” He then grabbed the respirator and rushed back into the tower – just before it collapsed. 5. Officer + Officer Dominick Pezzulo Christopher ffi cer Pezzulo was stationed at the Amoroso doors of a New York bus terminal Owhen he heard the call for help at ffi cer Amoroso, 29, was a Port Au- the World Trade Center. He and four oth- thority offi cer who was trained er offi cers commandeered a bus and drove Oin special tactics and fi re control, to the scene. Once inside, one of his fel- and played an active role in the rescue ef- low offi cers became trapped under a large fort at the World Trade Center. After lead- slab of concrete. Working under extremely cramped conditions, Offi cer Pezzulo ing a number of people to safety from the attempted to free the offi cer. The collapse of the second tower triggered the set- lower levels, he collected oxygen packs tling of debris, and Offi cer Pezzulo became trapped under a concrete wall. Mortally and hard hats and was last seen entering wounded, Offi cer Pezzulo fi red a shot from his service revolver to try to summon the North Tower. Despite being burned, rescue workers. Offi cer Pezzulo’s last words were: “Willie, don’t forget. I died trying Chris Amoroso, after helping this woman, to save you guys,” referring to Will Jimeno, the offi cer he fought to free from the re-entered the WTC, put on a Scott pak concrete slab. Pezzulo was honored in the Oliver Stone fi lm “World Trade Center.” and helped many more people to safety.

16 Elul 5774 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] 65 66 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] September 11, 2014 Estee Kafra, author of three best-selling cookbooks, Dishes runs KosherScoop.com, an interactive website Delectable with all the latest and greatest in kosher cooking, featuring over 1,000 recipes. Estee Kafra, kosherscoop.com

Standing Rib Roast With Fig And Wine Sauce Apple Cranberry Cake Ingredients: Ingredients: 1 beef standing rib roast (about 6 lbs.) 4 eggs red baking apples 2 cups sugar 1⁄3 cup sugar 2 tbsp. olive oil 3 cups fl our 2 tsp. lemon juice ¼ cup grainy Dijon mustard 3 tsp. baking powder Ground cinnamon for 2 tbsp. horseradish 1 tsp. salt sprinkling 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. vanilla sugar 1-1½ cups frozen whole 1 cup oil cranberries (no need to 2 tsp. dried thyme ½ cup orange juice defrost them) 1 tbsp. cracked black pepper 5-6 Macintosh apples or 3/4 tsp. salt Sauce: Instructions: Preheat oven to 375° F. 3 cloves garlic, minced In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the eggs 2 tbsp. potato starch 1 and the 2 cups of sugar on high speed. ½ cup red wine 2 In a mixing bowl, combine the fl our, baking powder, salt, and vanilla sugar. Mix gently 1¼ cups beef stock 3until evenly dispersed. 3/4 cup chopped dried fi gs Alternate adding the fl our mixture, the oil, and the or- ange juice to the eggs and sugar. Beat well for 2 to 3 min- Instructions: 4utes more. Meanwhile, peel and slice the apples very thinly. Place Place roast, bone side down, on greased rack in roast- in a bowl and mix with 1⁄3 cup sugar and lemon juice ing pan. Mix together oil, mustard, horseradish, gar- 5(orange juice works as well). 1lic, thyme, pepper, and salt; spread over top and sides Using a greased or sprayed 10-inch Bundt pan or a tube of roast. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. pan, pour approximately ¼ of the batter into the bottom Preheat oven to 325° F. 6of the pan. Add a generous layer of the apples and then Roast meat in oven for 2 to 2½ hours or until sprinkle with cinnamon. Add another layer of batter and then meat thermometer registers 140° F for rare, or again the remaining apples, sprinkled with cinnamon. After 2 pouring another thin layer of batter, sprinkle with a layer of 150° F for medium rare. Transfer meat to cut- 3 cranberries. (Sprinkle with sugar if you don’t want it to be too ting board; tent with foil. Let stand for 15 minutes. tart.) Finish off with the remaining batter. Place roasting pan over medium-high heat. Stir in gar- Bake at 375° F for 75 minutes. Let cool 15 to 20 minutes lic for 30 seconds. Sprinkle potato starch over fat in before inverting cake to remove it from the pan. 4pan. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Pour in wine; bring 7 to boil, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of Meanwhile, slice the tomatoes in half and grate over a bowl pan. Pour in stock and fi gs. Reduce heat and simmer with a box grater on the largest hole. Grate the cut side of the for 3 to 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened and fi gs tomato down until the skin. Add the minced garlic to the to- mato. Uncover the eggs and place the grated tomatoes in a line are softened. down the center; top with basil leaves. Fold egg in half over 5Slice meat; serve with red wine gravy. the tomato-basil fi lling. Serve immediately. 16 Elul 5774 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] 67 68 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] September 11, 2014 The Informed Woman • Beauty Briefs Risselle Naimark Blush Hour

ouldn’t it be nice if you could Then apply your normal blush on the ap- transform your appearance ples of your cheeks. Wwith a simple stroke of a Objective: To look naturally fl ushed brush? Blush, applied to the cheekbones, – When you exercise, your whole face is the secret cosmetic that instantly takes on color – that’s the look to opt makes you look prettier, fresher, and less for if you want a natural fl ush. Begin by tired. Of course, fi nding the right shade smiling, so you can see the rounded part and knowing how to artfully apply it of your cheeks. Use a soft brush to con- isn’t always easy. In fact, it is probably centrate blush on cheek apples, fading the most misused cosmetic. Blush is outward toward ears. Tap excess blush supposed to act as an accent, yet many from brush then sweep the brush down women tend to apply too much. So read your nose and over your cheekbones. Objective: To impart glow – Shimmer a synthetic brush to apply a dot of shim- on to get your perfect fl ush. Objective: To look more youthful – catches the light, and wherever you place mer cream to the inner corners of your Placing blush high on the apples of your it, it will be highlighted. Begin by blending eyelids, and use your fi nger to smooth the Correct Color cheeks draws the eye upwards, giving the cream blush with a subtle sheen onto the same cream onto the tops of cheekbones. To fi nd the most fl attering shade, pay face a visual lift. Sweep color from just apples of cheeks with fi ngers, blending it Watch as your cheeks are instantly lifted. attention to the color your cheeks turn under the outer corner of your eyebrows up and out onto the cheekbone. Then use To be continued next week. while exercising or blushing. Another and down the apples of your cheeks in suggestion is to try to match your lip col- a curve. Then layer a slightly brighter Risselle Naimark is a Professional Freelance Makeup Artist and Skincare Consult- or. Most people have a rosy tone that’s shade of blush over the apple area only. ant. She carries an extensive line of personalized skincare, cosmetics, and anti-aging easy to match. If your lips are pale, use This will accentuate the fullness of the products. Risselle is also available for weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, makeup lessons, and the inside of your lip as a guideline. Also, cheeks creating a younger look. all of your beauty needs. She can be reached at 718 263-5517. many people are paler during the winter and look best in cool pink shades, while warm, peachy hues will be more fl atter- ing in the summer when the skin is natu- rally a bit darker. Fair Skin – Opt for pink toned pastels if you have fair skin. The lighter your complexion, the lighter the blush should be in order to look natural. If you have light yellow undertones, warm up cheeks with a peachy-pink-based blush, whereas those with cool skin tones will look bet- ter in a blue-based pink. Medium Skin – If your medium-toned skin has olive (a mix of yellow and green) undertones, you can opt for a bronzer to be used as blush, and then apply a bright- er watermelon color on the apple of your cheeks to brighten and enhance the look. If your complexion has more of a pink undertone, a pale or soft pink blush will look best. Darker Skin – With darker skin, keep in mind that lighter less pigmented col- ors like peach or pastel pink may look ashy. Instead, go for heavily pigmented shades that will register as rosy. If you have yellow (warm) undertones, prod- ucts with a gold or bronze base will be most fl attering. If your undertones are blue (cool), pick a deep berry or wine col- or to complement your look.

Blush 101 Most women apply too much blush, especially in all the wrong places. To get the look right, fi rst fi gure out your objec- tive. The following tips will help achieve the right goals. Objective: To bring out bone structure – Subtle shading under the cheekbone can make your face appear thinner. Sweep a beigy/taupy shade under your cheek- bone, starting near the ear and stopping an inch and a half before the mouth. Dust the same color under the jaw line.

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Myth 1: Women over 30/40/50 have to wear their hair short. Myth 2: Women with curly hair have to wear their hair short. Myth 3: Women who cover their hair have to wear their hair short. Truth: The only good reason to wear your hair short is if it fl atters your face.

hen I was growing up, I heard tra length adds weight to the hair, which all of the above myths. Back makes the hair hang more vertically. But Wthen, they weren’t exactly again, the hair has to be cut and shaped myths. All of the women I knew who to work well with the curls and to fl atter you’re plus-size, short hair will only make requires the least amount of day-to-day were “older” wore their hair pixie short. the face. you appear heavier. Again, I don’t agree. maintenance simply because there’s less Somehow, it just wasn’t considered age- The third myth isn’t entirely a myth. Again, softness and volume will balance of it. You need less product and less dry- appropriate to have long hair. And be- To some extent, the less hair you have, your fi gure. ing time. However, if you wear your hair cause my hair was curly, it had to look the easier it is to cover. That defi nitely Notice that I emphasized softness and naturally, then that is low-maintenance “nice,” so cutting it short meant that it applies to hats, berets, and sheitels. But volume. That’s because there is such a also, even if you wear it long. My hair is would be easier to smooth. And as re- I’ve found that with mitpachot, it’s actu- thing as hair that is too short. If the hair curly and past my shoulders and it takes cently as my own newlywed years, it ally easier to cover if your hair is long is so short that there is no softness and a total of maybe ten minutes. There’s was assumed that cutting your hair short enough for at least a ponytail, because volume, it’s not good because it won’t nothing wrong with enjoying the low would make it easier to cover, so hair- then you have an anchor. come off feminine and it won’t balance maintenance of short hair, but that’s a coverers usually cut their hair short. The question is whether or not you any fi gures. You need a minimum of 2 perk of short hair, not a reason to get it. From me, you get the truth. should wear your hair short. And the an- inches on top. Your hair does have to fl atter you even Nowadays, it doesn’t matter how old swer is that the only good reason to wear There are women who prefer short if you cover it, so make sure that you you are. If your hair is healthy and fl at- your hair short is if it fl atters you. But hair because it requires less maintenance. wear it at a length that makes you look tering, you can wear it long and it won’t does it fl atter you? To some extent, that is true. Short hair your best. Period. look inappropriate. Even better, if you If you don’t have a turtleneck neck, dress and groom well, you’ll look ageless, then shorter hair will fl atter you by ex- and then it doesn’t matter what length posing your neck, which visually elon- you choose. However, too-long hair (past gates the neck. If you have a great face the empire line when dry) or long shape- shape and/or prominent features that less hair is not appropriate on any adult. you like to emphasize, then short hair As for curly hair, it has become more will expose all of those things and make accepted to wear your hair naturally you look great. curly. It is important to care for it prop- There are books that say that if you’re erly to keep it moist and healthy (I al- tall, short hair will emphasize that and ready covered this in an earlier column make you look intimidating, but I don’t and I stand by it), but it isn’t necessary to agree. If it’s cut right, it’ll be soft and have wear it short. In fact, curly hair actually some volume to balance your height. looks amazing when worn long. The ex- There are also books that say that if

Meira E. Schneider-Atik is a wardrobe organizer and personal shopper. She helps women weed out their wardrobes, shop smartly, put together outfi ts, and save time, ef- fort, and money, all within tz’nius. Her writing on fashion and style within tz’nius has been published both in print and online. She is also a jewelry designer and co-founder of RenaMei Jewelry – Designed Just for You. Her pieces can be seen on www.etsy.com (just look up RenaMei). She can be reached at 718-644-6135 or at [email protected].

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arry Silverstein, the wealthy property 2. Mark Wahlberg Lowner and developer ctor and former rapper who held the lease on the Mark Wahlberg was born World Trade Center proper- Aand raised near Boston, ties, was due to work that Massachusetts. He went on to star morning of September 11, in such fi lms as “The Perfect Storm” 2001, in the temporary of- and “Boogie Nights.” On September fi ces of his company, Silver- 11, 2001, he and some friends were stein Properties, on the 88th scheduled to fl y on American Air- fl oor of the North Tower. But lines Flight 11, from Boston to Los he had a problem: He had a Angeles. At the last minute they dermatologist appointment changed their plans and decided to that morning, too. Accord- charter a plane to Toronto, Canada, ing to Silverstein, his wife for a fi lm festival. From Toronto, “laid down the law” and told they fl ew on to Los Angeles. This him he could not miss the near brush with death still haunts appointment. Therefore, his dreams. Wahlberg recalled Silverstein was not at the what might have been, had he and World Trade Center when the planes hit. Two of Silverstein’s children, his son his buddies been on that fl ight: Roger and his daughter Lisa, would regularly attend meetings with important cli- “We certainly would have tried to ents at Windows on the World. That morning, they too were running late and do something to fi ght. I’ve had were not at Windows when the planes hit. All three Silversteins survived, leading probably over 50 dreams about it.” conspiracy theorists to assume that they had advance knowledge of the attacks and deliberately stayed away from the WTC buildings that day. Silverstein did lose four employees in the attack; two of them had just been hired. 4. Sarah Ferguson

he Duchess of York, Sarah 3. Seth MacFarlane Ferguson, was in New York TCity on September 11, 2001. She was in NBC studios being inter- eth MacFarlane viewed by Matt Lauer when the fi rst has made millions plane hit. Lauer later recalled he was Slaugh as an ani- told by his director that a plane had mator, writer, producer, just hit the WTC, and they would be director, and voice of cutting away from the interview with cartoons such as “Fam- Ferguson. Ferguson’s charity, “Chanc- ily Guy” and “American es for Children,” was located on the Dad!” However, if it had 101st fl oor of 1 World Trade Center. not been for a mix-up She was scheduled to be in the build- in his travel itinerary on ing with the charity but was running 9/11, MacFarlane would late. None of the charity’s employ- never have had the ees were trapped in the building, chance to create “Ameri- but nearly 700 employees of Cantor can Dad!” On September Fitzgerald, the fi nancial fi rm provid- 11, 2001, he was scheduled ing free offi ce space to the duchess’ to return to Los Ange- charity, were killed in the aftermath les on American Airlines of the attack. Flight 11, after being a key- note speaker at his alma mater, the Rhode Island im Pierce was the managing director of School of Design, in Rho- 5. Jim Pierce New York City-based AON Corporation, de Island. Fortunately Jin September 2001. He also happened for MacFarlane, his travel to be the cousin of President George W. Bush. agent told him his fl ight On September 11, 2001, Pierce was scheduled to would leave Logan Air- attend a business conference on the 105th fl oor port at 8:15 a.m., when it of the South Tower. However, due to the size was actually scheduled to depart at 7:45 a.m. MacFarlane arrived at Boston Logan of the crowd wishing to attend the conference, Airport a few minutes after boarding was stopped on his fl ight and he was told he the location was switched to the Millennium would have to wait for the next fl ight. An hour later, Flight 11 was fl own into the Hotel (across the street from the World Trade North Tower of the World Trade Center, killing everyone on the plane. MacFarlane Center) and a bigger room. In her book, Refl ec- quickly contacted his parents after the plane hit the WTC to tell them he was not tions: Life after the White House, Barbara Bush on it and was alive. In an interview, MacFarlane recalled what happened with his recalled what happened: “I also learned later that usual sense of humor: “I was booked on that fl ight and I was drinking the night my nephew Jim Pierce narrowly escaped injury before and hung over and I missed the plane by about ten minutes. It was a very or possible death. He was scheduled to attend a meeting on the 102nd fl oor of the close call for me.” He also jokingly stated, “Alcohol is our friend. I think that’s the South Tower, which was the second building hit. However, the night before, the moral of that story.” He also said that he thanked G-d that his travel agent had meeting was moved to an adjacent building because the group had outgrown the messed up the departure time or he would have been on board and he wouldn’t conference room. Jim later learned that twelve people were in the room where he have known what to do when the terrorists took over the plane. was supposed to be; eleven died.”

72 QueensJewishLink.com • 917.549.6145 • [email protected] September 11, 2014 The View From Across The River Remembering 9/11 with NYS Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz, 13 Years Later

The Twin Towers burning on 9/11, as seen from Queens NYS Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz

By Daniel Perez not know about Assemblyman Si- and in my capacity as Chief of Staff to are safer or better prepared now than manowitz, however, is his longstand- Assemblywoman Nettie Mayersohn, I before the September 11 attack. he shockwaves from the col- ing involvement with the NYPD Aux- witnessed some of the most amazing “In the years since 9/11, the Unit- lapse of the Twin Towers iliary. One of the youngest people to expressions of support from all across ed States has done much to combat Treverberated all around the ever attain the rank of Deputy Inspec- the United States,” says Simanowitz. terror and protect the home front. globe. But nowhere were they more tor, he has served as commanding of- “Blood drives were packed, trailers Unfortunately, even with the capture acutely felt than in the fi ve boroughs fi cer of the 107th precinct’s auxiliary full of donations fi lled the parking and death of Osama Bin Laden, the of New York City, Queens being no ex- unit for the last decade. Always one lots at Shea Stadium, and people rise of global terror has not slowed. ception. Among the thousands of vic- to lead by example, even before his from every community came out and If anything, we have seen a frighten- tims of the terrorist massacre, some election to public offi ce, Simanow- volunteered.” ing escalation worldwide. Groups 244 were residents of Queens. Some itz rolled up his sleeves and went to In the face of such overwhelming like ISIS, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, the worked at businesses located in the work alongside police and other fi rst tragedy, we asked Assemblyman Si- Muslim Brotherhood, and the like are World Trade Center, while others responders when disaster struck. manowitz if he would argue that any- spreading a new form of terror. were among the heroic emergency re- “On the morning of September 11, thing positive came of it. “The only “The beheadings of James Foley sponders who gave their lives while 2001, I was working on a New York glimmer of light,” he says, “was the and Steven Sotloff, the persecution rescuing others. One thing that they City Council campaign,” Simanowitz incredible outpouring of communal of the Coptic Christians in Egypt, and all share in common is that these tells us. September 11 was the day pride and resilience. Men, women, the murder of thousands in Iraq and people were part of the fabric of our of primaries, and he was sitting in and children – young and old – all Syria may not be occurring on US city, the diverse tapestry that makes campaign headquarters when news came out and pitched in. soil, but they should affect each and Queens such a vibrant part of the broke of the fi rst plane hitting the “While the terrorists succeeded in every one of us.” greater New York area. One needn’t World Trade Center. “I and the oth- killing thousands of Americans, they “We must demand,” declares Si- look far to fi nd someone whose life er volunteers in the offi ce watched failed to kill the American spirit,” he manowitz, “that our leaders send a was directly impacted by the attacks, as the tragic events unfolded. Once added. strong message to these terrorists or who has a close friend or relative the Mayor canceled the primary, I Lastly, we asked the Assemblyman that we will deliver a reckoning on who was so affected. went home and put on my Auxiliary if, as a political leader, he felt that we them and their ilk.” According to experts, one of the uniform. Simanowitz was not imme- key reasons New York City in partic- diately dispatched to the site of the Daniel Perez is a freelance writer and media consultant, and currently an MPA candi- ular was targeted by al-Qaeda on that attack, however. Rather, he was given date at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He can be reached at Daniel@Perez- infamous day was its longstanding the task of helping pick up the slack Consulting.org. association with the Jewish com- for the many fi rst responders who munity. As such, offi cial sources es- had been reassigned following the timate that some 10-15% of fatalities destruction of the Twin Towers: “The resulting from the attack on the Twin rest of the day and much of the night Towers were Jewish (Jews comprising was spent with my fellow 107th Pre- some 12% of the local population). cinct Auxiliary Offi cers assisting the As we prepare to pay tribute to the skeleton crew of cops not sent down lives of those so cruelly taken away to Ground Zero.” from us 13 years ago, Queens Jewish In the following days, the Assem- Link spoke with a leader of both blyman tells us, his unit was dis- Queens citizens in general, and the patched to Ground Zero “to assist Jewish community in particular, State with perimeter security. Although it Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz. has been thirteen years,” he says, “the Since 2011, Mr. Simanowitz has rep- site of ‘the pile’ is as vivid today as it resented the 27th Assembly District, was then. comprising the communities of Kew “The sheer number of volunteers Gardens, Kew Gardens Hills, White- trekking to Ground Zero,” Simanow- stone, College Point, Forest Hills, itz recalls, “was inspiring.” Electchester, Pomonok, Briarwood, “In the days and weeks to come, and Richmond Hill. What you might working with the Auxiliary Police

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“A glitch in the John Madden “While the diplomacy museum NFL game has accidentally created is just a pile of dirt now, pretty a player who is 1 foot tall. Another soon it’ll be even LESS interesting.” “Los Angeles is considering glitch accidentally created an NFL – Jimmy Fallon a new plan to boost the city’s minimum wage player with no criminal record.” “Apple is sprucing up the iPhone. – Conan O’Brien to $13.25 an hour. It’s getting huge support Tomorrow you can get the new iP- “There’s another hacking scandal. hone 6. The iPhone 6 is a lot like across the entire country - of Mexico.” Home Depot is now investigating President Obama’s hair. Every year the hack of its customers’ credit card it’s lighter and thinner.” - Jimmy Fallon information. They would have tar- - David Letterman geted Home Depot employees too, but the hackers couldn’t fi nd any.” – Jimmy Fallon “It’s Labor Day. It’s the day we say ‘Thank you’ “President Obama will attend a “Five geckos sent into space as NATO summit in Wales this week part of an experiment have all died. to the typical American worker. with 67 other world leaders. He’s On the bright side, they were able trying to project strength, so the to save 15 percent on their car in- So, ‘Gracias.’” White House says he’ll be wearing surance.” – Conan O’Brien - Craig Ferguson his toughest shade of tan suit.” – Jimmy Fallon

“Amazon has announced “A survey showed that 71 percent that its chief financial officer will retire wearing something she can insult.” of Americans do not believe Wash- – Craig Ferguson ington should drop the name of after 12 years on the job. But the moment their team — the Redskins. Also, “Surprisingly, only two teams most Americans believe that New Amazon’s chief retires he’ll recommend another played tonight, but the Oakland York should just drop the Jets alto- Raiders have already been eliminat- CFO that Amazon might also like.” gether.” ed from the playoffs.” - Conan O’Brien – Craig Ferguson - David Letterman

“Happy birthday to Los Angeles. “Reports say that several of the The city was founded on this day world’s leading kale farms are run- in 1781. The land was fi rst discov- ning out of seeds after the recent ered by an old prospector who said, increase in demand for the vegeta- ‘There’s Botox in them thar hills. ble. I guess they can’t grow it as fast “It’s a big holiday today. Presi- “Rosie O’Donnell is going to be And kale.’” dent Obama spent the day golfi ng. on “The View” and today they an- as we can throw it in the garbage.” – Craig Ferguson Then he remembered it was a holi- nounced they hired Rosie Perez. – Seth Myers day.” So the show has two Rosies. That’s – Craig Ferguson unprecedented in television. I was hoping for another Whoopi.” Solutions to last issue’s puzzles “ABC announced that Rosie – David Letterman Perez will join Rosie O’Donnell and Whoopi Goldberg as the new “Football’s back. Everyone was ex- co-hosts of “The View.” Which ex- cited for the big NFL kickoff. John plains the show’s new sponsor: Madden ate an entire side of beef Bose noise-canceling headphones.” and ran through a brick wall. Then - Jimmy Fallon he found out about the kickoff.” – Craig Ferguson “Yesterday John Kerry joined fi ve previous secretaries of state at a “It is a sad day for us in the com- groundbreaking ceremony for a edy community. We lost Joan Riv- new diplomacy museum. Sorry, I ers, one of the all-time greats. It is just fell asleep saying that.” terribly sad. I just hope that when – Jimmy Fallon Joan meets the man upstairs, he’s

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