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An observant Eye 60 Flatbush Political Landscape Business Directory 61 Unchanged By Election Children's Page 64 Dov Hikind prevailed while in nered just under 8 percent of the Flatbush Focus 50 the state Senate Kevin Parker and vote. Flatbush Freilich 50 Carl Kruger secured new two- Mr. Weiner won by a com- Flatbush Shomrim year terms. U.S. Representatives fortable margin, but the tight- Flatbush Weather 4 Anthony Weiner, Yvette Clarke est of any New York member of Warns Community and Ed Towns, all of whom have the House, 58-41 percent against Flatbush Zmanim 3 THIS SUNDAY Gambling Parlors Avi Hartstein a slice of Flatbush in their dis- well-funded challenger Bob gemach Directory 43 Th e momentous election that tricts, will return to Capitol Hill Turner, a former broadcasting Even before the sinking in the next Congress. executive. Towns won 90 percent Halachically Speaking 29 swept change across the country, economy and high unemploy- shift ing the House of Represen-See our ad onMr. page Hikind won 68 percent of of the vote against Diana Mu- ment rate, there were those Health & Fitness 54 tatives from Democrat to Repub- the vote, warding off his fi rst ma- niz and Clarke won 90 percent who took on gambling as their jor challenge in years from Brian against Hugh Carr. Kashrus Kurrents 24 lican control and posing a huge prime source of income. headache for President Barack Doherty, a former police offi cer Th e only New York City con- Now, with jobs scarce and Letters to the Editor 4 Obama, brought no change to who won 37 percent. Parker won gressman, and the only offi cial in despair rising, even more peo- handily, with 83 percent of the Brooklyn to lose his job Tuesday ple are putting their resources Nachas Notes 10 Flatbush, with all the area’s elect- ed Democrat offi cials surviving vote against Jeff rey Lodge who was Michael McMahon, the con- and future at risk for a chance Pathways of Prophets 26 vigorous Republican challenges. won 13 percent. Jacobs also saw gressman from the 13th District, to turn a quick, illegal buck. In the state Assembly, Steve a landslide, 92 percent, against which includes all of Staten Island Flatbush Shomrim, the vol- Person in Parsha 9 Cymbrowitz, Rhoda Jacobs and Republican Alan Kesler who gar- as well as Bay Ridge. Republican unteer safety and security pa- CoNTINuED oN PAgE 32 Personal Prayer 14 trol that works closely with the NYPD, has received an alarm- Photo gallery 53 ingly high number of anony- Publisher's Message 4 mous calls from frightened wives whose husbands have lost Price Tracker 4 family valuables in illegal gam- Rav Pam on the Parsha 3 bling operations in the neigh- borhood. Refl ections of Maggid 23 Th ese operations are right here and right under our noses, Salomon Says 28 in the midst of our yeshivas, Seforim Review 17 Steven Cymbrowitz Dov Hikind Anthony Weiner Kevin Parker shuls and places of legitimate business. Th e outside of a gam- Shiurim Directory 44 FJJ CoMMuNITY BuLLETIN bling parlor may look like any Shul & Daf Directories 46 other residential house that Shul Safety Tips in Wake of Foiled Bomb Plot fi ts into the neighborhood, or Simchas & Events 50 NYPD Working Closely with Jewish organizations even based out of phony store- Women's World 56 fronts. Single and married men Avi Hartstein from all over our neighborhood Yahrtzeits of the Week 45 planes in England and Dubai, to deliveries from unknown or walk in and out at all hours of The close-call interception there has been no known direct unusual sources, particularly the day and night. Th is must be of two powerful bombs that ini- threat to a Jewish organization. if it comes from overseas. Th at stopped. tially appeared to be addressed But the Secure Community Net- does not only include Yemen or Flatbush Shomrim is alert- to Jewish institutions in Chicago work (SCN), the Anti-Defama- Middle East countries, since ter- ing all homeowners and store- have served as a wake-up call for tion League and the Jewish Com- rorists are believed to have re- owners that they must not rent shuls, community centers and or- munity Relations Council of New routed some packages to other to gamblers, despite the temp- ganizations all over the country, York (JCRC) have put out advi- countries. tation of high rent or kickbacks prompting them to review secu- sories about how to keep safe at If a suspicious package ar- from the criminal proprietors. rity procedures, especially per- a time when it’s clear that Al Qa- rives, don’t hesitate to call the po- Such tenants who may taining to delivery of packages. eda’s terrorist masterminds are lice. “Th e police don’t mind being seem legitimate, may even Since Friday’s news that the determined to strike once again called to help determine whether sublet the apartment or store two devices concealed inside at America. there is a threat,” says David Pol- without moving in. Criminal printer toner cartridges were dis- Th e most important advice, lock, associate executive director proprietors of such establish- Hachnosas Sefer Torah at covered, in response to a tip from says the JCRC, is to be alert and of the JCRC. He recommends ments have also fallen prey to Torah ore Dinner 49 a man in Saudi Arabia, aboard vigilant, especially pertaining CoNTINuED oN PAgE 18 CoNTINuED oN PAgE 30 THIS SUNDAY Fashion&Beauty See our ad on page 15 SUPPLEMENT INSIDE R E G I S T E R N O W F O R N O V E M B E R 1 2 - 1 3
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Parshas Toldos thurs 7:30 10:04 5:48 6:31 zf Sunrise Latest Shekiah Tzeis iuaj Heartfelt Tefillah and Holy Children Shema 4 z ,uhruv Yitzchok prayed to Hashem is achieved by the person com- to his normal daily business. He opposite his wife, because she was pletely removing himself from needs time to come back down barren...(25:21) his earthly trappings and totally to earth and make the transition fri The Talmud Yevamos (64a) devoting himself to spiritual- from the holy to the mundane. 7:31 10:04 5:47 6:30 jf Sunrise Latest Shekiah Tzeis asks, “Why were most of our ity. By doing this he will come This can be compared to astro- Shema iuaj forefathers barren? Rav Yitzchok to the realization that Hashem’s nauts who, after a space flight, 5 5:29 ,urb ,eksv j ,uhruv answers, because Hashem desires presence fills the entire world and must spend time in a decompres- the prayers of tzaddikim.” This that there is no place devoid of sion chamber to help acclimate statement is quite perplexing. His Being. themselves to the atmospheric ,ca ohfrcn ,ca Hashem is the epitome of mercy How can a person attain this conditions on earth. 7:32 10:05 5:46 6:29 yf ,rum and it sounds almost sadistical to level of spirituality? The Talmud An example of this Sunrise Latest Shekiah Tzeis iuaj Berachos (32b) tells us: “The early vkhp,v can be seen from the first Shema say that He made our patriarchs y ,uhruv and matriarchs go through the pious ones would tarry (i.e. pre- meeting of Yitzchok with his fu- 6 6:59 (,"r) a"mun unbearable suffering of sterility pare themselves for) one hour ture wife Rivkah. Yitzchok went just to make them pray with more before tefillah and one hour af- out to pray in the field toward eve- ter tefillah.” They would pre- ning and he raised his eyes and saw sun intensity and devotion? 6:33 9:06 4:45 5:28 k One could explain why it was pare themselves for their thrice- camels approaching. And Rivkah Sunrise Latest Shekiah Tzeis necessary for most of our fore- daily encounter with Hashem raised her eyes and saw Yitzchok Shema iuaj fathers to be barren. It can be by contemplating the loftiness and she fell (i.e. quickly climbed 7 ukxf asuj atr h ,uhruv compared to the digging of a new of Hashem and the puniness of down) from the camel (Beraishis well. At first, only thick black man and erase from their minds 24:63,64). The Talmud Berachos mud comes out from the newly all thoughts of earthly pleasures. (26b) says that Yitzchok instituted mon dug well. With time, the water They took the task of speaking the mincha tefillah at that time, 6:35 9:06 4:44 5:27 t Sunrise Latest Shekiah Tzeis becomes less and less muddy as before the King of Kings, Hashem and she was totally awestruck by Shema ukxf the impurities are filtered out. seriously, and this required a full his other-worldly countenance. 8 ukxf asuj atr th ,uhruv Finally, the water coming forth is hour of preparation. Netziv in Ha’mek Davar crystal clear. Magen Avrohom (93:1) says that (24:65) says that this feeling of So too with the forefathers. the time it takes to walk eight cu- fear stayed with her for the rest tues Hashem decided that Avrohom bits is sufficient to prepare oneself of her life. It explains why the re- 6:36 9:07 4:43 5:27 c would found a righteous na- for tefillah. Yet even this minute lationship between Yitzchok and Sunrise Latest Shekiah Tzeis ukxf tion. But He wanted the wicked, amount is beyond the patience of Rivkah was different than that of Shema ch ,uhruv idolatrous ancestors of Avrohom many people. When the time for Avrohom and Sarah. 9 to have no effect on the purity of tefillah comes, many people just When Sarah saw that Yish- the Jewish people. The only way stop what they are involved in and mael was a threat to the spiritual to assure this was to stop up the the “automatic tape recorder” in development of her young son wed original polluted “well” and “dig” their mouths begins to play, “Ashrei Yitzchok, she spoke out about 6:37 9:07 4:42 5:26 d Sunrise Latest Shekiah Tzeis a new one. Thus, Avrohom and yoishvei vay’secha!” But their minds it to Avrohom in no uncertain Shema ukxf Sarah, Yitzchok and Rivkah, as are far away from the siddur. terms. She insisted that Yishmael 10 dh ,uhruv well as Rochel were naturally bar- This common malady is quite and his mother be banished from ren and could only have children unfortunate. If one had to testify their home. miraculously. The wicked effect in court on even the most insig- Why didn’t Rivkah do the of their antecedents would be ne- nificant matter, he would carefully same when she saw that Yitzchok gated and not sully the growth of prepare every word that he would wanted to bless Esau, thinking Flatbush Jewish journal a holy nation. have to say. Yet for communion that he was righteous and worthy Even this cleansing process with Hashem, there is virtually of these monumental blessings? was not perfect, as Avrohom had no preparation at all. The basic Why didn’t she tell Yitzchok who A Citicom! Publication a son like Yishmael and Yitzchok reason for this disparity is that Esau really was - a murderer, had an Esau. Yaakov, the third since we daven three times a day, idolator and worse, unworthy of www.flatbushjewishjournal.com generation, had a totally righteous it becomes a matter of rote rather the blessings? 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This man was in the Parsha about the Russian Revolu- But they became disil- a disciple of one of the most virulently tion and about a group of lusioned. Their youthful anti-Zionist pre-World War II Jewish early communists who split dreams came to naught, and leaders. He was raised to think that from Lenin and the Bolshe- the utopia they envisioned Zionism was equal to apostasy, and Parshat Toldot viks, and were known as the turned out to be nightmarish. that participating in the creation of a Mensheviks, the Russian One of them never gave Jewish State was a terrible sin. Disillusionment word for minority. up on the dream and told us When World War II broke out, After the Russian Revo- that he was certain that the Rabbi Teichtal was witness to all the lution in 1917, this minority day would soon come when horrors of the Holocaust. He found Disillusionment. I first each other on a park bench found itself in grave danger. he could return to Russia himself questioning and eventually learned about it on a park near where we played and en- Many, including the park and help lead the ultimate re-examining his earlier beliefs, and bench on the Lower East Side gaged in heated conversation bench companions, emi- reform. Another, darkly rejected them. Instead, he developed of Manhattan, where I at- in Yiddish and in another lan- grated from Russia in the depressed, had turned to al- the contrary perspective; namely, that tended high school. I learned guage that we later learned was early 1920s. These three cohol and was only sober in the failure to adopt Zionism and build about it from three old gentle- Russian. settled in the United States, the early morning. And the a Jewish State was the root cause of the men, each affected differently A friend and I decided one in New York City, on the third abandoned his former suffering of the Jewish people. by disillusionment, and each morning to inquire of these Lower East Side. beliefs and became, of all Rabbi Teichtal’s erudite treatise, with a different lesson to teach. gentlemen as to who they were We listened for several things, a Chassidic Jew. Aym HaBanim Semaycha is a fascinat- We frequented that park and as to the topic that so ex- weeks to their magnetic Each experienced disil- ing and rare example of a courageous daily for a round or two of cited them. They told us that story of youthful dreams lusionment, and each dealt retraction of an earlier held world- basketball. Few of us noted the they were Mensheviks and ex- and grand plans for chang- with it in his own unique view, a public confession of disillu- shabby elderly trio, who joined ing the world. They helped way. sionment. In this week’s Torah portion, Toldot, we learn of the disillusion- ment of none other than the Patri- arch Isaac, who labored under the lifelong illusion that his son Esau was righteous and good. He was ready to bestow his blessings upon Esau and not upon Jacob. Jacob, disguised as Esau, ultimate- ly received those blessings. When Esau appears and asks for those blessings, Isaac realizes that the Di- vine Hand has intervened and that he has been wrong all along in consider- ing Esau to be the son who deserved those blessings. He is, quite literally, disillusioned. He is stunned to learn that he has been mistaken all along in his assess- ment of this son, and his shock is ex- pressed in Genesis 27:33 with these powerful words: “And Isaac trembled an exceedingly great trembling.” The great trembling of a disillusioned fa- ther. How apt and poignant is Rashi’s comment here: “He saw the gates of Hell open before him”. It is indeed hellish to have one’s dreams shattered and to have to re- examine the fundamental assump- tions that one has made in life. Yet, in ways significant and trivial, we are all occasionally called upon to do so. Knowing that even Isaac was proven to be in error about the as- sumptions he made, and that he was dramatically confronted with his mistake, can be of some solace to us all. It is difficult and painful to garner the courage to turn our disillusion- ment to advantage and start life again under new assumptions. But it is a choice which we are inevitably called upon to make.
Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, PhD is currently the Executive Vice President, Emeritus of the Orthodox Union.
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The Hardest Part of the Day it. Th ose 12 year olds began to think of in elementary schools and in high schools. friends, family members, and people they’d And it gets worse. Please write down 13 things that you heartfelt concerns to express to Hashem, just heard of somehow, for whom they I usually ask: think we ask for from Hashem when we and they too had a hard time coming up could pray with various of the paragraphs How is dovening diff erent from other doven. with 13 diff erent things to ask for. When of the Shemonah Esrai. And it got even bet- school subjects? Th e fi rst time I gave that assignment they opened their siddurim they discov- ter. A child asked me: I usually hear: was in 1974. Th e 12 year olds in my class ered how closely their concerns matched What if I can’t think of anybody who I imagine that from the children’s point of impressed me with some very thoughtful those of the Men of the Great Assembly needs what a certain paragraph is asking view it’s no diff erent from any other subject. and compassionate requests, although I who composed that prayer so many years for? Could I just ask Hashem to take my tef- Some schools decided to change that, don’t think any of them was able to come ago. ilah and use it to help somebody that Hash- to talk with children about dovening, and up with 13 diff erent things to ask for. Th en Both times, I continued the discussion em knows about? to listen to what it means to them as they we opened our siddurim, and I showed by asking them which of the 13 requests in Children don’t surprise me that way learn more about it. Other schools told me them the 13 requests we make in the week- the Shemonah Esrai they had not included anymore. I’ve learned that they are oft en they just couldn’t fi t that kind of discussion day Shemonah Esrai. We spent a lot of in their list. Th at resulted in some very in- sensitive, compassionate, and generous into their day. time analyzing their lists and discovering teresting conversations about how to make when given the opportunity. As adults, we Maybe that’s how we end up with let- that they had intuited so much of what the a request you hadn’t thought of, relevant to have opportunities to express our sensitiv- ters to the editor about shushing people in anshei kneses ha’gedaloh had put into words you. Most of the time, we were able to fi g- ity, compassion, and generosity by giving shul for whom the hardest part of the day is for us. What a wonderful success for those ure out some way that every request could of our time to those closest to us and our staying focused on the dovening. children! Th ey were able to see how closely be relevant to each of us. When the answer resources to the organizations who reach Th e Malbim (on Psalm 90:17) wrote their wishes and hopes aligned with those was, “it’s not relevant to me,” the next ques- out beyond us. One of the opportunities that we can be a source of pleasure to Hash- of some of the wisest sages of all time. Now tion I asked was, “why do you imagine all of we can give to children is to help them em. I think our prayers, especially when it wasn’t hard for them to express their own these requests are in the plural rather than understand the meaning and the power of we say them carefully and thoughtfully, are thoughts through the words of the prayers, the singular form?” I was not surprised at their prayers. a source of nachas to Hashem. and dovening was a pleasant part of their how quickly the women in my class real- Th at’s why I feel so bad about the title of Sometimes it’s hard to give Hashem day. ized that in addition to the deeply personal this article. So many times when I’ve asked nachas. Th ink about that the next time it Another time I gave that assignment concerns we express in our dovening, we an educator, “what do you wish I could seems hard for your child to give nachas to was in the mid-1980s. My class comprised also pray for the well-being of others. I help you with,” the answer was, “Dovening. you. a group of women, members of my shul, all must admit that I was surprised, and very It’s the hardest part of the day.” I’ve heard Rabbi Yitzchak Shmuel Ackerman, LMHC, created of whom were old enough to have grand- impressed, by how quickly the children in that from hanhala, rebbeim, and morahs, The Nachas Notebook™, and has been working with children. Th ey too suggested poignant and my class grasped this idea and embraced parents for over 30 years. He can be reached at 718-344-6575.
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Rabbi Moshe Tuvia Lieff, shlita Where: Bais Moshe Shmiel Mara D’Asra, Agudas Yisroel Bais Binyamin (Rabbi Rottenberg’s shul) Divrei Chizuk 1782 East 28th, between Q&R 9:00 a.m.
When: Sunday mornings, Seder Limud beginning November 7th 9:25 a.m. 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Moishe Bergman, shlita Breakfast will be served Rav Khal Bnei Avrohom Yaakov, Rosh Chabura Shiur 10:00 a.m. To be discussed: Using a company-supplied phone for personal use Taking home a ream of paper from the office with the intention to replace it Borrowing an umbrella from the coat room for a minute outside in the rain Using a friend’s shtender in shul without asking him For more information, please contact the Business Halacha Institute at [email protected]
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We Daven For Ourselves
Last week we listed five objectives of We struggle with tefilah because it is a Foolish man! said the Chofetz Chaim. blade came within an inch of Napoleon’s tefilah. Let us discuss them seperately, leap of faith to believe that Hashem can an- Was not the wagon driver carrying the head but he was saved! The first objective of davening is: To swer our myriad needs. We are accustomed luggage anyway? What need then to keep After the war and Napoleon was firmly help us understand Hashem. to seek the advice of experts, trust our in- the case on your lap? Certainly the load established in Paris, he summoned the Of course, we appreciate that post stincts and revel in man’s power of self de- wasn’t any lighter for the driver! simple farmer to his palace and informed Temple destruction, tefilah replaces com- termination. After all, are we not expected to If we appreciate how totally reliant the man that in gratitude for saving his munal sacrifices and since korbanos were make an effort towards self reliance? we are on Hashem, who bestows life and life, ask for anything in France and the re- critical to kiyum olam, continuity of the The Chofetz Chaim relates a story to health and is the ultimate provider of sus- quest will be granted! world, tefilah serves a vital ‘public’ role. demonstrate the absurdity how people insist tenance, we will undoubtedly ‘throw our The farmer thought for a minute and The korbon-aspect of tefilah may be one not rely solely on Hashem. They delude lot’ completely on Him. asked, “Tell me your Excellency, when the considered a cosmic function. Our discus- ourselves into thinking their own efforts im- This explains the confirming statement spear came within an inch of your head, sion here is limited to an individuals’ net pact destiny and thereby ‘save’ Hashem the we recite daily after morning prayers: “I what were you thinking at that moment?”’ gain from tefilah. It is our desire to explore effort by providing for themselves. believe with complete faith that the Cre- Enraged, Napoleon jumped from his the dynamics of personal prayer. Once a wagon driver picked up a weary ator, blessed be his name, to Him alone is it chair and exploded in anger. “You stupid Additionally, the Talmud teaches that traveler seeking a ride into town. The trav- proper to pray and it is not proper to pray fool! shouted Napoleon, you could have prayers are more effective if the person in eler carried a large suitcase and gratefully to any other.” (Thirteen Principles of Faith) been the richest man in France, yet you need makes the request. Although a great climbed onto the wagon, seating himself SQUANDERED MOMENTS ask silly questions about my feelings!” mitzvah to pray on behalf of another per- next to the driver. The story is told how Napoleon Much of the siddur is devoted to vers- son, personal prayer is superior to the pe- Oddly, the traveler kept his heavy lug- Bonaparte was in the midst of a disastrous es describing the attributes and character titions of a friend not in crisis. gage on his lap throughout the journey. war and fled the battlefield to save his life. traits of Hashem. TO WHOM ARE WE PRAYING? After a while the driver asked the man He came upon a poor farmers cottage and Why is this so? Should not more space How can we daven to Hashem without why he didn’t just throw the bag in the begged the man to save him from enemies be devoted to personal requests and the understanding who He is and what He is back of the wagon? Why trouble yourself in hot pursuit. specification our needs? capable of? to hold a heavy case? The farmer put Napoleon in his own Answer: It is essential we consider Its one thing to know intellectually the The traveler answered that he was bed and placed ten thick quilts on top the full range of power of Hashem when attributes of Hashem, it is another matter obliged for the free trip but it was enough of him. When the soldiers burst into the davening so as to impress upon us His entirely to process this information and be the wagon driver gave him a ride, was he cottage they searched for Napoleon and qualifications which will deepen our faith, cognizant of them during tefilah. It’s easier obligated to carry his bundle too?! That speared the mound of quilts to determine enhance our tefilos and result in a speedy said then done! would be too much to ask! if someone was there. Miraculously, the and efficacious response!
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18 | Flatbush Jewish Journal Thursday, November 4, 2010 718.692.1144 | www.flatbushjewishjournal.com 718.692.1144 | www.flatbushjewishjournal.com Thursday, November 4, 2010 Flatbush Jewish Journal | 19 Flatbush Jews Urged to Join the Prominent Flatbush Askonim lead Kings Highway Shabbos Parade Agudath Israel of America
By Daniel Keren discussions of Reb Rauch have become Inaugural Legislative Breakfast The Kings Highway Shabbos Parade, Shomer Shabbos are Fruits-A-Plent, Re- an annual event organized to promote liance Cleaners, Computer Software Plus, a greater awareness and appreciation Morris Cleaners, BP Car Wash and Wil- of Shabbos in Flatbush will this year be liam Barthman Jewelry. held on Shabbos Parshas Toldos, Shabbos When asked by one of his congregants morning, November 6th at 11:45 A.M. of his opinion on whether or not it was The march begins at the corner of worthwhile or bitel Torah to take part in Kings Highway and Ocean Parkway and the Kings Highway Parade, Harav Avig- proceeds eastward along Kings High- dor Miller, zt”l, declared: “If you want a way until Ocean Avenue. Marchers turn quick way to guarantee yourself a good around at Ocean Avenue and proceed chelek in Olam Habah, go participate in westward to a halt at the little park at East the Shabbos Parade. 12th Street and Kings Highway. In the Among the prominent Flatbush rab- little park, closing remarks are delivered bonim to endorse the Kings Highway and the crowd, joyously, goes home to Shabbos Parade by speaking at the con- Kiddush and Seudas Shabbos. clusion of the 30-minute event are Rabbi The Kings Highway Shabbos march Eliezer Ginsburg, Rabbi Eli Mansour, was organized more than 15 years ago by Rabbi Avrohom Yaakov Nelkenbaum, M. Lowinger that “we are a coalition of like-mind- the legendary Reb Chaim Rauch. His me- Hacham Yosef Raful, Rabbi Menachem ed people committed to serving and siras nefesh in talking to assimilated Jew- Manis Mandel, zt”l, Rabbi David Ozeiri, Imagine virtually all the askonim, strengthening the Jewish community.” ish merchants about the importance and Rabbi Shmuel Berenbaum, zt”l, Rabbi advocates, and activists of our com- He also disclosed Agudah’s “best kept beauty of keeping Shabbos dates back Avrohom Schorr, Rabbi David Cohen munity all joined together in one secret”, its activism and support of thou- more than a half century ago to the clas- and Rabbi Pinchos Breuer. room. Imagine them gathered for the sands of needy New Yorkers through job sic Shabbos Parades that were conducted One parent who every year takes his singular purpose of serving the people placement, youth services, school bus- by frum Boro Park residents down 13th children and now some of his grandchil- of our community as best as they can. ing programs, and senior services, just Avenue until that major thoroughfare dren to participate in the demonstration Now imagine that dozens of legislative to name a few. “These vital programs became a paragon of Shabbos Menucha. of honoring the Shabbos says that just as and political officials are spending the couldn’t happen without our partners in Following the success of the efforts to important as the Kings Highway Shabbos morning together with them working government,” he said. persuade Boro Park Jewish merchants to Parade is for the as yet not frum mer- towards a common goal. If it sounds Specifically, Mr. Bennett spoke about close their stores on Shabbos, Reb Rauch chants and customers, he thinks that the like a historic and unprecedented event, SBCO’s commitment to easing the com- initiated successful Shabbos Parades on message of the event is more important it was. Thus did Agudath Israel host munity’s housing crisis and especially Avenue J and later on Avenue M. The to his children. In Flatbush, it is baruch its Inaugural Legislative Breakfast at the recent decision by the City Council fruits of those efforts have resulted in Hashem very easy to observe Shabbos. the Broad Street Ballroom in New York to approve the Culver El housing proj- large portions of those business streets Many of our children do not appre- City. ect. Rabbi Aloni Russek, a recent ben- being closed on Shabbos. ciate the true greatness of this holy day, The Breakfast, which was spon- eficiary of SBCO’s assistance, told his The Kings Highway Parade has been taking it all too often for granted. When sored by Maimonides Medical Center, personal story. When he had difficulty endorsed by Roshei Yeshiva, Gedolei Har- children march and sing “Heilige Shab- Health Plus, and Metropolitan Jewish paying his mortgage, he called SBCO. abonim and Chassidic Leaders. It is lead bos,” this makes them appreciate their Health System, and was coordinated With the help of that organization, said by a children’s choir whose sweet Zmiros mitzvah of being Shomer Shabbos with a by The Friedlander Group in conjunc- Rabbi Russik, “We were approved for a under the direction of Rabbi Maimon greater intensity than might otherwise be tion with Yeruchim Silber & Associates, loan modification.” He said, “I thank Elbaz touches even the storekeepers and possible when living in a very frum com- was a watershed event - both from the Hashem for sending SBCO our way.” shoppers who are doing business. It is munity. perspective of the tireless askonim who Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, Execu- hoped that the children’s beautiful songs In the event of heavy rains, the Kings represent the community’s needs as well tive Vice President of Agudath Israel of will ignite the sparks in the hearts of these Highway Shabbos Parade will be sched- as the government representatives who America, thanked the many committed pintele yidden and inspire them to begin uled for the following week. expressed their solidarity with Agudah’s individuals who attended the Breakfast. to observe Shabbos. mission. It was a poignant demonstra- “I’m so grateful,” he said, “to every one Among the Jewish businesses in the tion of commitment, camaraderie, and of you for standing with us.” Kings Highway area that have as a result continuity. The massive representation State Senator Carl Kruger spoke of the Shabbos Parade and heart-to-heart of prominent elected officials who made about both the opportunities and the it their business to attend is testimony challenges that are inherent in public to the extensive role that Agudath Israel service. “The faltering economy,” he plays in public affairs. Despite their said, “is making middle class families varied backgrounds, all were united in struggle to keep children in Yeshiva.” their dedication to serve the commu- He pledged to do everything he can to nity‘s needs. ensure that TAP legislation will pass in The program was chaired by promi- Albany. This legislation would allow nent community askan Chaskel Ben- needy students at rabbinical colleges to nett, a member of the Board of Trustees be eligible to receive state aid for higher
You Bring of Agudath Israel and opening remarks education. The Outfit... Modals for Kids! were made by Jonathan Zalisky of Several members of the New York We’ll Match Cropped Shell the Shell are in! Health Plus, one of the event’s sponsors. City Council addressed the gathered “In this room,” said Mr. Bennett, “one guests. Councilman Brad Lander who can see a broad representation of the represents portions of Boro Park and Orthodox community. We are a diverse Kensington, pointed out that the Culver group, passionate and energetic. We all El project had just been approved after care deeply about our community and a five years struggle and thanked ev- there is power in our unity.” eryone for their wonderful leadership. Mr. Bennett pointed out that the Councilman Lew Fidler spoke about
word ‘agudah’ refers to ‘unity’, and said Continued on Page 22
20 | Flatbush Jewish Journal Thursday, November 4, 2010 718.692.1144 | www.flatbushjewishjournal.com 1st Entry to the FJJ Contest: 2) To prove that this is the reason, think sher restaurants in Flatbush. Whether it be can even use a nail scissor if you want. But for a second and try to count on your hands Milchig, Fleishig, sit-down, take-out, or all seriously, how many of your neighbors in 25 Best Things all the Tzedakah organizations that exist of the above, you definitely have plenty to Flatbush do you know have a lawnmower? in Flatbush. Now try using your toes also. choose from. See? About Flatbush Now you see that there are so many, that 9) That’s just food stuff. There are other 15) Parking is also great in Flatbush. It Contest entries: [email protected] they can’t exist without people helping to things like gardeners, carpenters, plumb- just shows how many people are dying to support them. So people have to rush to go ers, handymen, cleaners, tailors, barbers, come to Flatbush. Plus if there is no park- Eli Hofstatter to work and make money to give Tzedakah. etc. Any of these trades and much more can ing on avenue J chances are you will have to As everyone knows there are pros and Now you know why we may seem a bit har- be found with a frum Jew. Out of town folk rush out the store to avoid getting a ticket, cons to everything under the sun... (Includ- ried all the time. have to go to others for all of these things thereby spending much less than if you ing the sun). Under the sun there is a world 3) Not only Tzedakah organizations but because of a lack of frum people to take up would be taking your time. that we live in which we call Planet Earth. do you know how many yeshivos there are all these occupations. 16-17) Which brings us to another 2 Within Planet Earth there are 7 continents, in Flatbush? New ones, old ones, big ones, 10) Then you have tons of Jewish doc- great things about Flatbush: Meter maids hundreds of countries, and thousands little ones, Bais Medrash, Kollelim, Mesiv- tors, lawyers, real estate agents/brokers, and alternate side parking. For the reason upon thousands of cities, towns, villages, tos, Elementary schools, etc. accountants, bankers etc. In the frum Flat- mentioned above. and provinces. (By the way this isn’t a ge- 4) Now that we’re on this topic how bush world we live in we never have to in- 18-19) Avenue J and Avenue M are an- ography essay.) In one tiny little speck on about Shuls? The Gemara says that when teract with others. other two of the best things in Flatbush. Zip the map, we have a hustling bustling place Moshiach comes all the Shuls will pick 11) In the frum community that we live right down on a Sunday and take care of all which we fondly call Flatbush. Getting themselves up and go to Eretz Yisroel. Just in, there are all types of frum jews. I don’t your shopping for the rest of the week in a back to the first sentence, we now know imagine... Flatbush alone will fill up half of think anywhere in the world, in such a couple of hours. why there are some people who say things Eretz Yisroel. small community as Flatbush, do you have 20) Or you can zip down at 3 in the about Flatbush that can definitely be classi- 5) To mention one in its own right: Lan- so many different backgrounds. We have morning and only then will you make all fied as Loshon Hora. Most people B”H like dau’s. Landau’s makes Flatbush a great place Ashkenazim, Sefardim, Litvish, Chassidish, the lights because another great thing is the to look at the bright side of things in life... to live. How convenient to have a minyan Lubavitch, etc. This makes Flatbush a great synchronized traffic lights. the pros. But unfortunately there are some for Maariv at one in the morning, or a Min- place to live, because anybody can come 21) Once you are up at that time go people who don’t. Rather they choose to cha every 15 minutes. Amazing!! Landau’s here and mingle with their own crowd. around town and see how many stores are look at the cons. Let’s stop there. The easi- is definitely a special landmark in Flatbush. 12) And buying a house is a very simple open then. The nightlife is great in Flatbush. est part about writing this essay is looking 6) Another special landmark is the matter. Again, we are looking at the pros. 22) Either you’ll see people doing the at the pros. The hardest part is that in Flat- world-famous Pomegranate. You walk The reason why houses are so unaffordable nightshift in some stores or if you pass bush there are sooo many good things to in and you don’t want to walk out. Every in Flatbush is because who wants to sell by some yeshivos you’ll see a bunch of write about, but I can only pick twenty-five type of kosher food in every variety can be their house and leave Flatbush? Nobody! guys finished playing basketball Thursday of them. found there. It’s a one stop shop for all your Because Flatbush is awesome. That’s why nights. Which are the next best three things First and foremost, (what makes Flat- fridge and pantry needs. houses cost so much. for a Thursday night: Gyms, Kold Kuts, and bush... Flatbush) are the people. Some out 7) Besides for Pomegranate there are 13) But there is always construction go- 7-11. Guess What? We are now up to #25 of towners say that people in Flatbush (and many other grocery stores in Flatbush, ing on. We all want to show the world how which is the newest addition to the top 25 New Yorkers in general) have attitude. This making your selection even wider and great Flatbush is by making it so beautiful. list, and that is the Flatbush Jewish Jour- is false. It’s just that we are so busy rush- closer to your home. 14) Not just with our houses but with nal. The FJJ is the best thing that ever hap- ing to do Mitzvos and learn Torah that we 8) Speaking about food, I would say the our lawns also. We have beautiful gardens pened to Flatbush since best thing #1. The sometimes forget ourselves and can be a best place to go out to eat would be Flat- by our houses. And the best part is it only FJJ should have much Hatzlocha in all their little brusque. bush. There are dozens and dozens of ko- takes a few minutes to cut the grass. You endeavors... including this one!
718.692.1144AmeriFacesFlatJJ_Ad_Half.indd | www.flatbushjewishjournal.com 1 Thursday, November 4, 2010 Flatbush Jewish10/5/10 Journal 10:32:23 | AM21 Flatbush Askonim lead Agudath Israel of Business Halacha America Inaugural Legislative Breakfast back in Flatbush CoNTINuED FRoM PAgE 20 Manhattan Boro President importance of the ties between The weekly chaburos (study the misconception among many Rabbi Mayer Weinberger, Scott Stringer welcomed the Israel and the United States. groups) which have been hailed that there is no need for gov- Administrator of Yeshiva Ch’san guests to his Borough and in- On the home front, Mr. by participants as “wonderful ernment services in the Jewish Sofer, gave the Yeshiva’s per- vited them to spend the day in Schumer commended Agudah eye-openers” and having “a pro- community and commended spective on social services. He the city. Councilmember Ma- for its “amazing job in helping foundly positive impact on daily Agudath Israel for their ongoing pointed out that “yeshivos con- thieu Eugene commented that the poor in our community,” business dealings” continue to ex- advocacy in supporting Priority tribute about one billion dol- “I know what it’s like to have an and pledged to help Agudah pand throughout North America. 7 Vouchers. lars to New York’s economy”. organization that can guide you with its multi-faceted programs. A growing group of professionals, State Assemblyman Rory He recommended that it’s time to be a successful person.” He “I am now an elected offi cial for lawyers and businessmen in each Lancman of Queens spoke to “become creative in fi nding thanked Agudah and said, “May 36 years,” he said, “and, G-d of ten communities across the US about what the future holds for solutions,” for the thousands of G-d bless its leaders.” Coun- willing, my relationship with and Canada are studying practical social services. “Government is children in New York’s yeshiva cilman Stephen Levin whose Agudah will continue to be applications of business halacha shrinking and will shrink even system and added that, “there is district includes Williamsburg strong and productive.” every week. more in the next few years. In only one phone number to call - said, “It’s a pleasure to work with Mr. Eric Herskovitzis a Th e Business Halacha Insti- times like these, we appreciate Agudath Israel.” so many people to make sure we young member of the commu- tute (BHI) has organized weekly the commitment of Agudah to Leon Goldenberg, member get the fair resources for our nity who is trying to make ends learning groups – free of charge – our community and its effi cient of Agudah’s Board of Trustees, community and our children.” meet. Aft er his business was in Passaic, Monsey, Lawrence/Far use of resources.” introduced Public Advocate Council member Gale Brewer aff ected by the economic down- Rockaway, Montreal, Flatbush, Agudath Israel’s Fresh Start Bill DeBlasio, who said, “All of who represents the Upper West turn, he reached out to PCS, Chicago, and Miami. Los Ange- Program assists women who us in public life care about the Side of Manhattan pledged that Agudah’s Job Development pro- les, Toronto, and Boro Park are need to return to the workplace community.” He pointed out “I will work with any organi- gram, for help. “Th ey were able the three latest additions to the by teaching them skills to enable that “We’re going to have focus zation that works like you do.” to place me,” he said, “in a real program. Business Competition, them to succeed. Mrs. Chaya again on Priority 7 vouchers” Councilmember Jumaane Wil- estate development fi rm as an Fair Pricing, Intellectual Property, Sora Stark spoke about her per- and expressed satisfaction in liams who represents a district Asset Manager.” and Negotiation Tactics are some sonal odyssey. She was referred the eff orts that continue to bear that includes parts of represent- Mrs. Barbara Perlman recently covered topics. to Fresh Start, where she joined fruit including “the great victory ing Flatbush said, “I am not Jew- Levine spoke on behalf of all se- BHI, in conjunction with lo- a computer class. “I was so ner- with the Culver El project.” City ish but I represent a district that niors who are serviced by Agu- cal rabbonim, invites the entire vous,” she said. “But patience, Comptroller John Liu called this is. I will work hard with your dath Israel. “A Senior Center is Flatbush community to join this love and caring helped me be- morning’s event “amazing” and community.” life affi rming,” she said. “Th e year’s launch of its weekly learn- lieve in myself.” pledged to “continue to apply Attorney Joseph Zelmano- social contact and mental stim- ing group on the subject of Using Queens State Senator Toby the same principals as we have vitz, of the noted fi rm Stahl and ulation are so important.” She Others’ Property without Permis- Ann Stavisky. “I chair the com- been to make this organization Zelmanovitz, introduced New cautioned the elected offi cials sion. The innaugural shiur will mittee on Higher Education,” as successful as it continues to York’s Senator Charles Schum- to remember that “We are still take place on Sunday, November she said. “When we return we be.” er, who was the event’s Keynote alive. We are aware. We are tax 7 at the chabura’s new location, will hopefully pass the TAP bill. Rabbi Gedaliah Weinberg- Speaker. He called Mr. Schumer payers who vote and we are very Bais Moshe Shmiel (Rabbi Rot- It’s the right thing to do.” er, Chairman of the Board of “a tireless advocate for our com- aware of how precious that is.” tenberg’s shul), at 1782 East 28th Congressman Jerold Nadler Agudath Israel, introduced munity” and “New York’s most Rabbi Aron Heineman, who is Street between avenues Q & R. emphasized the importance of Congressman Anthony Weiner popular elected offi cial.” In his Director of Senior Services for Th e morning will begin with di- ‘gemilas chasodim’. “In Europe,” who represents New York’s 9th address, Mr. Schumer strolled Agudah, expressed concern that vrei chizuk from Rabbi Moshe Tu- he said, “we had the kehilla. In District. Mr. Weiner off ered his down memory lane, remem- while until now senior services via Lieff at 9:00 a.m., followed by this country, it’s replaced by or- continued support, saying, “We bering that when he was fi rst were sacred, today they are in seder limud at 9:25 a.m. Th e shiur ganizations like Agudah and by go to bat for you,” and ended elected in 1975 he discussed the danger of being decreased, like by Rabbi Moishe Bergman, rosh government.” He said that “the his comments by saying, “Am future of the community with everything else. chabura, is scheduled for 10:00 need for gemilas chasodim is Yisroel Chai.” Rabbi Shmuel Rabbi Moshe Sherer. “If you Thus did over two dozen to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be greater than ever.” Lefkowitz, Vice President of keep the Yeshivos strong,” Rabbi elected offi cials, leaders of Agu- served. Assembly member Alec Community Affairs for Agu- Sherer had told him, “the neigh- dath Israel, activists, and com- Sample questions include: Brook-Krasny said that he can dah, introduced Speaker of the borhood will grow.” munity members address the May one use a company-supplied relate to the concept of an um- Assembly Sheldon Silver who Mr. Schumer first focused assembled guests on Sunday phone for personal use? Is it per- brella organization, and the recognized many individuals in- on the big picture, explaining morning? Each one came with missible to take home paper from need to strike the correct bal- cluding Shiya and Shimon Oest- the government’s response to his or her personal message, and the offi ce with the intention to ance between political activism reicher, for their work on behalf recent attempts by Al Qaida to yet every one of them shared replace it? May one borrow an and social services. “Agudath of the community. Assembly- send explosive in packages to the same hopes and dreams, umbrella from the coat room for Israel,” he remarked, “is doing woman Helene Weinstein re- synagogues in the United States. the same unifi ed goal. Diffi cult a minute outside in the rain? Join the right job in fi nding that bal- membered working together “They were intercepted,” he times may lay ahead, but the us this week for answers. ance.” Councilmember Marga- with Rabbi Lefk owitz on com- said, “because our intelligence power to succeed lies in the pre- For information on how to ret Chin of Lower Manhattan munity development six years is far better today than it was sentation of a united mission. start a program in your com- welcomed the gathered guests ago and now says, “I’m kvelling years ago.” He spoke of the re- Th e needs of our community munity, please email info@busi- to her district. “I have a long a little bit.” Assemblyman Ste- cently implemented drones that are vast and varied. Bussing for nesshalacha.com. history of working with the Jew- ven Cymbrowitz said that “the track terrorists worldwide, but Yeshiva students, housing for ish community,” she said. amount of social services pro- still cautioned that “we have the needy, social programs for Assemblyman Dov Hikind vided by Agudah is amazing.” to be vigilant” against terror- seniors, job training for women, marveled at the “unbelievable Queens Assemblyman David ism in our community. He also and career opportunities for Flatbush generosity and giving” of this Weprin added, “It’s a great hon- discussed economic sanctions the unemployed -- these are community. “Nothing,” he said, or to be here and work with you against Iran and how they are just a few of the vital programs Jewish Journal “compares to it.” He added that on the issues we all care about having a great eff ect against the that our community relies on. hand deliveRed tO Agudah is at the forefront of including getting TAP for Rab- government. Working together with elected that giving. State Senator Marty binical schools.” Speaker Silver Mr. Schumer said that “the offi cials will ensure that those 18,000 Golden warned that “there’s go- also introduced Bronx Demo- reason we don’t have peace in services continue to make a hoMes in flatbush ing to be tough times ahead,” cratic Party Chairman, Assem- the Middle East is because the difference to young and old but felt that “public safety is our blyman Carl Heastie and Brook- majority of Israel’s enemies don’t throughout the New York area. Reaching OveR number one issue, followed by lyn Assemblyman Felix Ortiz. believe there should be a Jew- education.” ish state,” and emphasized the 100,000 Men, woMen, & Children
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Shlomo HaMelech writes, a gentle re- R’ Asher proceeded to tell me the fol- R’ Asher and his wife recited Tehillim for attention there. Your son will be operated ply turns away wrath (Mishlei 15:1). Usu- lowing story that moves him till this very the health of their son. on tomorrow.” ally this directive is understood as advice day. On Tuesday morning R’ Asher came to R’ Asher was beside himself with worry to one who is the target of angry words or Two days aft er his son was born in the hospital early, as the infant was being and concern but it was obvious that the harsh feelings. Do not fi ght fi re with fi re, July 1985, doctors told him that the infant prepped for the operation. While he was doctor was immovable. Th ough distraught Shlomo HaMe/ech counsels. Instead use would have to undergo a serious lifesaving in the pediatric waiting room, the surgeon with worry, there was nothing he could do. soft words and kind expressions, for they operation. Th e child had been born with a came in and announced that he would Th en, he remembered, of all things, that he are apt to assuage the fury vented in your rare illness and doctors feared for his life. not be doing the surgery that day. “A life had to put money in the soon to be expired direction. In this touching story we learn Th e operation was scheduled for a Tues- threatening emergency has come up with parking meter. “Besides all these prob- a new meaning to Shlomo HaMe/ech’s day morning in the Buckingham Medical another patient and I must tend to that lems, I could get a summons,” he thought words. Center north of London. matter fi rst,” the doctor said emphatically. to himself. On a trip to England, I once met R’ On Monday, R’ Asher called the Man- “But what about my child,” R’ Asher When he went downstairs to the lobby Asher Rutman at a minyan in Oxford. Af- chester Rosh Yeshivah, Rabbi Yehudah protested, “He too has a life threatening to exit the hospital he noticed a cluster of ter davening, R’ Asher introduced me to a Zev Segal, for a berachah. Rav Segal gave situation.” Jews huddled together around someone. boy he was holding around the shoulders. his warmest blessings and wished that the “Th e other patient is in greater danger,” He approached the group and was sur- “Th is is my son, Chaim Baruch,” he said infant be well. For a good part of the day snapped the doctor, “and we must turn our prised as he recognized his friend, Yankel proudly. “He is a living miracle!” Zweig. A moment later he was more as- tounded when he saw that the man in the center of the group was none other than the Manchester Rosh Yeshivah himself, Rav Segal. “What is the Rosh Yeshivah doing here?” R’ Asher asked Yankel in amaze- ment. “I just picked him up from the train station,” replied Yankel. “He arrived from Manchester and I was supposed to drive him down to Bournemouth (a vacation area), but when he got in the car he asked if I could bring him here to the hospital so that he could see you. When the Rosh Yeshivah came to the front door of the hospital,” Yankel continued in a voice of awe, “he stopped in the doorway and said to all of us, ‘Let us all say together, Behold I am prepared and ready to perform the positive commandment of doing benefi - cent kindnesses.' Th at was the sole pur- pose of the Rosh Yeshivah’s coming - just to give you encouragement.” R’ Asher hurried to Rav Segal and ex- claimed frantically, “Th e doctors won’t operate today. Th ey had a diff erent emer- gency and so they are making us wait un- til tomorrow.” Rav Segal took R’ Asher’s hand in his hands, smiled understandingly and said soft ly, “Dehr malach Rafael is gevehn haint farnumen. Morgen vett zein a besseren tug.” (“Th e angel Raphael [Hashem’s angel of healing] was busy to- day. Tomorrow will be a better day!”) R’ Asher held onto Rav Segal’s com- forting hands and smiled as he felt his tension and trepidation dissipate. If, in- deed, as the Rosh Yeshivah said, Hashem’s healing angel was occupied on this day, then those being operated on tomorrow surely had a better chance than those be- ing operated tomorrow surely had a bet- ter chance for recovery. Rav Segal’s lr vbgn, his sensitive car- ing sentence, accomplished vnj chah - the elimination of R’ Asher’s anxiety. How grateful we must be to the blessed individuals in our nation who know how to calm, comfort and console fellow Jews. Incidentally, the child had his opera- tion on the following morning, and today he is a fi ne, healthy boy learning, playing and running like all other boys his age.
718.692.1144 | www.fl atbushjewishjournal.com Thursday, November 4, 2010 Flatbush Jewish Journal | 23 Rabbi Boruch Beyer, Kashrus Star-K Kashrus Administrator The Kashrus of Tea - Reprinted with permission from KURRENTS Kashrus Kurrents, a publication of Star-K With No Strings Attached!
Americans, generally, do not drink as an open air shed by natural breezes, or by the flowers to the tea, much tea as the rest of world. This may forced cool air. This stage can take eigh- which also influences have something to do with a certain party teen to twenty-four hours. the taste. The dried out they had in Boston a while back. That be- From the withering racks, the now petals are then mixed ing the case, you might be surprised to softened green leaves move into the roll- in with the tea for visu- learn that tea is second only to water in ing machines. These machines break and al effect. This scenting worldwide beverage consumption. In fact, twist the leaves, breaking up their cell process does not pres- some estimates place tea consumption in walls, allowing the juices to be exposed to ent us with any kashrus the billions of cups daily. That’s a lot of tea. the air, and cutting the leaves into market- problems. Other teas of However, with recent health benefits be- able sizes. This is the beginning of the oxi- this type are Magnolia ing ascribed to tea, its popularity in this dation (or fermenting) of the tea, and the and Orchid. country is definitely on the rise. In this ar- first important chemical change to occur. One of the most fa- ticle we will explore the world of tea and This step leads to the development of the mous scented teas is Earl what questions there are vis-à-vis kashrus essential oils that give the tea its flavor. Grey. The second Earl and halacha. First, a little background is in This chemical change continues and Grey of England picked order. matures in the oxidation room. The tea up the original formula for this tea while on additional flavors, would be acceptable even BACKGROUND leaves are spread out on a flat surface, a diplomatic mission to China back in the without a kosher certification. Tea is a processed leaf. It is grown on usually on a tile or cement floor, in a cool early 19th century. True Earl Grey employs Flavored Teas: Flavored teas, both regu- a tea tree which, if allowed to grow wild, damp room. As a result of increased oxi- bergamot oil sprayed onto the finished tea to lar and herbal, are processed in the same would reach 30 or more feet in height. On dation, after two to three hours, the leaves achieve its unique flavor. Bergamot is a pear- way. After placing the leaves in a rotating the tea plantations the main trunk of the will turn the color of a bright new penny. shaped citrus fruit grown in southern Eu- drum, the liquid flavor is sprayed directly seedlings is cut. This results in the plant In the fourth and final stage the tea rope. Bergamot oil is a member of that group onto the product. The procedure is done at growing more like a bush than a tree, en- progresses to the driers. Here it is dried of fruit oils known as essential oils, which are room temperature so there are usually no abling an easier harvest. by hot air to arrest the oxidation process derived from the fruits through pressing and equipment problems from the perspective of Tea is grown in temperate to tropical and seal in the tea flavor. Almost all the distillation. Based on broad experience and kashrus. The one equipment issue that does areas around the world, the majority com- remaining moisture is removed during the knowledge of industry practices, oils of this come up occasionally is that the company ing from India, China, Sri Lanka, and of drying, which also serves to preserve the type are considered kosher even when not may be using non-kosher flavors for non- course Japan. The early Chinese are cred- tea and keep it from getting moldy. At this certified as such. Other oils in this category, certified teas on the same equipment. As ited with the discovery that pouring hot point, the tea has assumed its characteris- used widely in the food industry, include or- long as the flavors are not compatible with water over these leaves would make tea. tic black-brown color. ange, lemon, and lime oil. Earl Grey tea that the kosher flavors being used, this is not a Legend has it that the emperor Shen Nung The above steps are typical for the pro- lists bergamot oil as an ingredient, with no problem. This is because the company has duction of black tea. This is the type of tea would only drink water after it was boiled Continued on Page 25 first. He was sitting under a tea tree one that most Americans drink. Green tea is day while his servant was boiling up some made from the same leaves used in black water. Some leaves from the tree fell into tea, however, green tea skips the withering his kettle and as they say, the rest is his- step and is, instead, immediately steamed. tory. The name tea comes from the Chi- This keeps the leaves from oxidizing so nese words Tchai, Cha, and Tay that are they remain green. Oolong tea represents used to describe the drink and the plant. a compromise between black and green. The botanical name for tea reflects its ori- In oolong the leaves are allowed to oxidize gins; Camellia Sinensis, roughly translated only partially, turning a brownish green as Chinese camellia. Camellia is the plant color. Another type of tea becoming popu- family to which tea belongs. lar is white tea, which is oxidized even less PROCESSING than green tea. Tea production begins on the planta- After drying, the tea must be graded. tion where leaves are still harvested by Tea grades are based on size, not quality. hand in the traditional way. There are The leaves are passed through sifters of some areas of the world where the harvest- various sizes to determine the grade. If the ing is mechanized, but for various reasons, leaf is too large to fit through any of the one being that most teas are grown on dif- sifters, it is sent back for additional rolling. ficult high altitude terrain, machines are It is interesting to note that the designa- not practical for most plantations. tion “Orange Pekoe” (pronounced peck- Tea bushes are carefully pruned for oh) seen on many packages of tea, is actu- three years. This produces a nice growth ally nothing more than the basic grade for of “flush”. Flush is the term used to de- black tea. Pekoe is a Chinese term used to scribe the tender new leaves that are used describe the tea buds. One explanation for to make tea. The plant will continue to the “orange” in the name is that it refers be pruned throughout its life to ensure a to the House of Orange from the Nether- steady growth of usable flush. Depend- lands, a major player in the tea trade in the ing on the climate, tea is harvested two old days. or three times a year and sometimes year After grading and sorting, the tea is round. packed in crates and shipped worldwide to Once the leaves arrive at the factory, wholesalers and distributors. High end tea most will go through a four stage process. will be sold loose or by the box. The mid The first stage is known as withering. The and lower end tea is made into tea bags or leaves are spread out to wither or dry to instant tea. remove as much moisture as possible from TEA VARIETIES the leaves, making them pliable. In most Scented Teas: Genuine scented teas, factories this is accomplished by spreading such as Jasmine or Rose Congou, are made the leaves out in the sun, or in large trays by forcing hot air over Jasmine or Rose made of netting or fine wire mesh, called blossoms that have been layered on top of withering racks. They are dried either in the finished tea. This imparts the scent of
24 | Flatbush Jewish Journal Thursday, November 4, 2010 718.692.1144 | www.flatbushjewishjournal.com tea production is very similar to that of price. Many people will pay more for a vacuum concentrated and sterilized. Fi- Kashrus other soft drinks. product that is not made with chemical nally, the product is spray dried. The basic ingredient is concentrated preservatives, such as those found in iced Since this process employs high heat at KURRENTS syrup developed by the soft drink compa- tea: citric acid, potassium benzoate, phos- several stages, and it is not uncommon for Continued from Page 24 ny or specialty manufacturers. It is com- phoric acid, and sodium citrate. equipment of this sort to be used for non- posed mainly of the flavor and color used The most prevalent method employed kosher applications, it would normally be no interest in having divergent flavors mixed in the drink.This item must be kosher cer- in avoiding the use of preservatives is to assumed that all instant teas need to be with each other and they are careful to clean tified. The concentrate is sent to the bot- pasteurize the product, similar to what is reliably certified. However, this is not the in between runs. As we mentioned before, tler where the other ingredients, including done to milk. This kills the bacteria that case. This is because the collective experi- because the process is cold, a cleanout is suf- water, sweeteners, and preservatives are the preservatives would normally control. ence of reputable kashrus authorities has ficient to prepare the flavor drum for kosher added, and the drink is made. Based on This is a hot process and is a kashrus is- shown that the companies that manufac- production. The major question we are faced knowledge of the soft drink industry, we sue if the plant produces both certified and ture these products are dedicated to tea. with here is the kashrus of the flavorings. can say that the processing and additional non-certified products. Therefore, when We have no fear of the equipment being Food flavor chemicals represent one ingredients employed at the bottlers do purchasing iced tea without preservatives used for other potentially non-kosher of the most challenging areas in kashrus. not present any kashrus issues. Therefore, make sure it has a reliable certification foods. This holds true only for unflavored Since ingredients for flavors are derived if it is known that the concentrate is kosher symbol on the label. teas, however. Instants that have flavors from a myriad of sources, any product certified by a reputablekashrus source, the Instant Tea: A relative newcomer to and other added ingredients require ko- containing either natural or artificial fla- finished product is also treated as kosher. the tea world, instant tea has only been sher certification. vorings requires certification. Flavored This is true even if the product does not around since 1953. Although the idea be- PESACH teas are no exception. Star-K certification have a kosher symbol on the label. hind instant tea is a simple one, the tech- Regarding Pesach, although one might requires of its mashgichim to make fre- The above is true for most soft drinks. nology employed to produce it is complex. think that plain, unflavored tea would not quent unannounced visits to check on the Iced tea, however, and some fruit juice The basic process begins by boiling strong require a special kosher for Passover certi- kashrus of all flavored teas. drinks have a few wrinkles in their pro- tea which is put through various stages of fication, with technologies and manufac- Dairy Tea: One important issue to keep duction that change the rules. The issue evaporation, which continually concen- turing practices sometimes changing from in mind when purchasing flavored teas is revolves around the producer’s desire to trates the tea flavor. The tea essence is then week to week, we recommend purchasing to make sure you check if the product is sometimes market a more premium prod- extracted and filtered. This step could be only those teas that are kosher certified for certified pareve or dairy. There are several uct - in this case, one which is preserva- repeated several times before the tea is Passover. This is certainly the case with fla- flavored teas on the market now that are tive-free - that can be sold for a higher Continued on Page 51 reliably certified, but they are dairy. Since many people are used to thinking of tea as a pareve beverage, they have become accustomed to drinking it with dairy or meat. Obviously, a dairy tea mistakenly consumed as a pareve tea can present you with several problems: the kosher status of your dishes, drinking it with or after a meat meal, and cholov Yisroel issues. Tea Bags: Traditionally, tea was brewed loose. In the early twentieth century, Mr. Thomas Sullivan of New York began sell- ing coffee and tea in small silk bags that customers would place directly into boil- ing water. Eventually, paper replaced the silk. Today, in the factory, after the tea is flavored (or in the case of non-flavored tea after removal from the packing crates) it is placed in tea bags or smaller boxes for retail sale. There are no kashrus concerns regarding unflavored tea bags. Herbal and Medicinal Teas: Popular herbal teas include Chamomile and Mint Teas. Echinachia tea is a well known me- dicinal. Generally made from dried herbs, leaves, and roots, they are intrinsically kosher and do not need to be certified. Herbs are typically dried on dedicated equipment in dedicated processing facili- ties, by having warm air blown over them. The above is true for herbals and medic- inals that are simply dried herbs. However, if additional ingredients such as flavors have been added, they would need to be reliably certified. One of the most popular brands of teas, “Celestial Seasonings,” has many herb- als and regular teas that have been certified by the Star-K since the mid-1980s. Iced Tea: Most historians credit American tea plantation owner Richard Blechynden for inventing iced tea at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. Trying to get fair goers to sample his hot tea on one of the hottest days of the year was no easy feat for Mr. Blechynden. So, the enterpris- ing businessman dumped a load of ice in the tea, and he became the father of one of the biggest innovations in tea. It is estimated by the tea industry, that 85% of the tea consumed in the U.S. is iced tea. Available today in ready to drink varieties, the standard procedure for iced
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are going to find one. It is feasible that you If a parent feels that his daughter-in- Lessons for the In Laws Part 3 will feel that your in-law child is taking law’s control of the household is making advantage of your son or daughter. The his son’s life one that is not worth living, it Ra’avad hints to us how to handle such is important to examine the exact wording You Are Partial He was once traveling to the moun- feelings. of the Talmud. The Talmud does not say Another issue that plagues in-law re- tains, and as he was speeding down the The Rambam (Hilchos Ishus 21:9) rais- mi she’ishto molech alav — a person whose lationships is that parents sometimes feel highway, he noticed an obviously frum es a halachic question. If a woman breaks wife is king over him, but mi she’ishto that there is an unfair balance of workload woman struggling to change a flat tire. something while doing housework — a mosheles alav. What is the difference be- between their child and the in-law child. His reflexes were not quick enough to dish, or a vacuum cleaner, for instance — tween a melech and a mosheil? Parents complain that their child has been pull over to help, but he felt very guilty can her husband demand that she pay for The Gaon of Vilna writes that a melech saddled with the responsibility of earning for leaving her stranded. He got off the it? is a king who is accepted by his people, and a living, while their in-law child spends all highway at the next exit, drove back The Rambam writes that the husband a mosheil is a dictator who forces his rule his/her time enjoying life. down south, got back onto the highway, cannot demand that his wife pay for items upon his subjects. Regarding Klal Yisrael’s This complaint stems from the fact and pulled over to help her. When he got she damages — but not because he does relationship with Hashem, the verse states, that — whether you realize it or not — out of his car he saw that she still had not not have a rightful claim against her. “Ki laShem hameluchah — the kingdom is you love your child more than you love even managed to get the lug bolts off the Rather, writes Rambam, we do not allow Hashem’s,” because we willingly accepted your in-law child. flat tire. He told her to stand aside, and a husband to claim damages against his his rule upon us. The nations that did not Logic often dictates otherwise. Your then removed the bolts, changed the tire, wife, because this will cause sholom bayis accept the Torah are subject to His rule by in-law child has given you mostly nachas, and replaced the bolts, while the woman problems. TheRambam’s ruling is certainly force, so the verse states, “Umosheil bagoy- and you did not have to go through the expressed her heartfelt appreciation in the understandable. Thechiddush (novel idea) im.” When Mashiach comes, all the nations pain of raising him or her. On an emo- background. lies in the words of the Ra’avad’s comments will accept Hashem’s rule upon them; thus tional level, however, we are partial to our He picked up the flat tire, placed it to this Rambam. the verse states, “Vehayah Hashem l’Melech children. If shochad, bribery, “blinds the into the trunk, and was about to slam the Ra’avad argues with Rambam. He al kol ha’aretz – Hashem will be King over eyes of the wise” (Devarim 16:19) — peo- lid, when the woman suddenly called out, writes that the husband has no legal claim all the world.” ple on Moshe Rabbeinu’s level — then we “Wait!” against his wife for breaks that occur while Chazal said that mi she’ishto moshe- are certainly susceptible to our emotional He turned to to her, and she said, doing housework. les alav has a life that is not worth living. partiality to our children. “Please close the trunk gently. My hus- Why? This is based on a law regarding Your son may be married to a domineer- A speaker at a sheva berachos once band is sleeping on the back seat.” damages of a sochir, a hired hand. Hala- ing woman, but if he accepts her rule upon said that when his son came of age, people “I would tell people,” said the person chically, if someone borrows an object himself and learns to live with it, he will asked him what kind of girl he was seek- speaking at the sheva berachos, “that I was from his friend and hires the owner of the be far better off. If he constantly tells his ing for his son. He would answer with a looking for that type of girl for my son.” object to help him use the object, the own- children that his wife is always right, he is story. Now for a reality check: Everyone is er cannot claim damages against the bor- also right by default. If husband and wife looking for such a devoted girl, and few rower. 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ing mistakes, as long as they are getting credit card in my pants pocket and it went along with each other, they are fine. If you through the washing machine, where it get involved, they will probably get into a became ruined. fight over it, and their marriage will head Eventually, though, I settled the score for dangerous territory. with my rebbi. Many years later, I married When I was in fourth grade, my rebbi his daughter. I am probably the only son- once turned his back to the class to write in-law in the world with a credit card for something on the blackboard — which is two smacks from his father-in-law. something a rebbi should never do — and Every father-in-law and mother-in- the boy sitting behind me made a very law should extend credit to their children. disrespectful noise. The rebbi whirled Allow them to make mistakes! around, instinctively strode toward me, Yehoshafat thought that he would be and gave me three resounding smacks in able to make Ataliyahu mend her ways rapid succession. by marrying her to Yehoram. If there is I guess past experience led him to one lesson that we can learn from his believe that I was the culprit, but he was mistake, it is that we cannot change our wrong. (Honest, it wasn’t me!) I didn’t say in-law children. The nature of the in-law anything, but some other boys cried out, relationship does not allow for it. “Rebbi, it wasn’t him!” At sheva berachos, we ask Hashem My rebbi felt terrible. He had hit me to bring joy to the chasan and kallah three times for no reason. He handled k’sameicha’cha yetzeercha b’Gan Eden the situation in an amazing way. He went mikedem, just as He brought joy to Adam over to his desk, took out a paper, fash- and Chavah in Gan Eden on the first day ioned a credit card, and wrote, “Credit — of Creation. What was so special about 3 Smacks” on it. I was entitled to pull out that time? the credit card the next three times that Pardas Yosef writes — tongue in cheek, I deserved corporal punishment, and use I’m sure — that the joy Adam and Chavah the smacks I had received unjustly to pay experienced then was so great because for future infractions. there were no mechutanim to cause fric- Later the same day, I must have mis- tion between them. behaved, for I remember using the credit Let’s do the same for our married chil- card. My rebbi crossed out the 3 and dren. wrote a 2; leaving me credit for two addi- tional occasions. Unfortunately, I left the
718.692.1144 | www.flatbushjewishjournal.com Thursday, November 4, 2010 Flatbush Jewish Journal | 27 the time-honored tradition our ancestors eternally In fact, we left the scene, thank G-d, without fur- SalomonSays encountered and suff ered from. ther incident. We felt fortunate to have survived the BY Rabbi Yaakov Salomon, L.C.S.W Probably the most frightening moments of our truncated visit. trip took place just a couple of days aft er we es- Th e Anti-Semitism we confronted, stinging and Reprinted with permission from www.aish.com, the world’s most visited Jewish educational website. Excerpts published by Artscroll/Shaar Press. All rights reserved. caped Vilnius. Aft er enduring a fi ve hour plus pass- startling as it was, somehow did not dominate our port check at the Belarus border (just “routine,” of 9 day excursion into the past. Our journeys to the course), we arrived, haggard and worn out, at our holy cities of Mir, Telshe, Vilna, Kelm, Ponovezh, destination – the holy city of Volozhin. Th e time was Slabodka, Kovno, Radin, and Volozhin, as well as …And Everyone Hates 11:30 P.M. It was here that the Mother of all Yeshi- the horrors of Auschwitz and Majdanek, left us with vos – the citadel of Torah that blossomed from the incredible inspiration and resolve to learn more, The Jews vision of the great Reb Chaim Volozhiner z’tl – had teach more, and do more with our unique talents been realized. and our uncommon identity. Th e request hardly seemed un- Menorah or a Shofar. I don’t think Th e holy edifi ce, now standing over 200 years, I returned to the friendly confi nes of Brooklyn reasonable. I’ve ever met a ‘Jewish’ apple, but I perched before us, as we descended from the buses and hugged my kids extra hard. I uttered a silent “Pardon me; I seem to have know a rotten one when I see one. and strode in the darkness en route to the building. prayer that they be spared the anguish and torment run out of tissues. Can I please get Th e disdain and the contempt Th is house of G-d had lain abandoned since 1892, of Anti-Semitism. some more?” in the eyes of these Lithuanian but in its 86 years of operation it had borne Torah But how realistic is that petition? Does our tor- Avi was just one of 160 of us skunks were palpable, but they giants of unprecedented scholarship and a legacy of tured past not demonstrate clearly that the hatred who journeyed to Eastern Europe also served to punctuate the au- impeccable repute. that we always endured is all but inevitable? Can we for 9 days this past August. It was thenticity of the full Eastern Eu- We casted aside our weary ligaments and ten- seriously pretend that history does not necessarily Day 2 and the group was gathered ropean experience that we had dons. Th is was no time for fatigue or repose. A spirit have to repeat itself? Have our Sages not stated and in the Conti Hotel in the city of come to discover and to lament. It of rejuvenation spread through the group, until we taught us that the incessant enmity of the Jewish Vilnius in Lithuania - home of was a reality that I had read about, took notice that we were not alone. Outside the still People, inaugurated by Esau’s malevolence for Jacob, the sainted Vilna Gaon and other heard about, and fought hard to proud structure, a gathering of local hooligans had will always be a part of our existence on this world? prominent Rabbis of yesteryear. deny and dismiss. But now it was assembled. Over 100 neighborhood toughs, many We prefer to deny our invariable destiny. We Avi stood politely at the front staring us in the face. of them inebriated (courtesy of the tavern down the make believe that the exception might actually be- desk awaiting the box. It never Many similarly ugly confron- road), stood and stared as ‘the Jews’ made their way come the rule – that hatred’s temporary lull in be- came. Th is came instead. tations took place in the days fol- to the ancient schoolhouse. Th e Jews were back! nevolent lands might somehow alter the natural “Th ere are no more tissues.” lowing. Some were subtle – shop- Th e rejuvenation quickly transformed into dread order of history’s most storied venom. But the fact Taken aback, Avi made an at- keepers who suddenly “ran out” and fright. One of ‘them’ shouted something largely is that Anti-Semitism does, and always will, haunt tempt at clarifi cation. of Diet Coke, and some were bla- unintelligible that scared the wits out of many in the and oppress our daily lives – wherever we are and “You mean, there are no more tant – swastikas graffi tied on gar- group. Someone else threw a bottle at no one in par- no matter what we do. tissues left in the whole hotel?” bage cans, ‘Judenrein’ etched into ticular, but the crash of shattered glass in the dark I refl ected on the wrenching reality of this fearful “Th ere are no more tissues,” old cardboard placards. was enough to pummel terror into the hearts of even fate, but I took solace in recalling the words of my be- was the robotic reply. I watched as my fellow travel- the bravest among us. We shuffl ed hurriedly into the loved Rebbe, Rabbi Avraham Pam, of blessed memory. “Let me speak to the manager,” ers and I attempted to assimilate building, trying oh so hard to pretend that we were He explained why this phenomenon must be. said Avi. these experiences into our ever so unafraid and unaff ected by the looming threat be- Our people became a true Nation of G-d at the A tall, blond stoic woman, in complacent Western psyches. It fore us. time of the Exodus from Egypt. Th e plagues and af- her 40’s, appeared seconds later. was, I guess, painful. Like a small Many admitted later that they had conjured up fl ictions that Pharaoh and the Egyptians suff ered “Is it possible for me to get innocent child who witnesses vio- the most horrifi c scenarios possible, borrowed from only caused the monarch to harden his heart further some more tissues? We seem to lence, injustice, or bias for the fi rst terrifying Holocaust testimonies and movies. Some and refuse to let the enslaved People go to freedom. have run out of them in my room. time, we saw our comfy American imagined that the locals would wait for all of us to Th is was done intentionally by G-d so that we would “Which fl oor are you on?” she liberal bubbles burst before our get in the building, then barricade the doors and be thankful only to G-d Himself for setting us free. asked. eyes. Th ere was no offi cer to com- set the structure afl ame. Others pictured individu- Pharaoh played no role in the escape and so, the loy- “Why…er…the 5th.” plain to, no form to fi ll out, and als getting selected from the group and summarily alty the Jews felt could be directed only Heavenward. “Th ere are no more tissues for no affi davit to fi le. Th ey hated us beaten mercilessly. One woman was certain that a Th e Exodus from Egypt, explained Rav Pam, is the 5th Floor,” she answered and for reasons they wouldn’t be able full scale riot would ensue and we’d have to run for the prototype of the Final Redemption which will walked away. to explain and we fell victim to our lives. occur with the coming of Moshiach, whose arrival Avi stood there as puzzled as CoNTINuED oN PAgE 30 you are now. Was there some- thing about the 5th Floor that warranted punitive action? Is it possible that the hotel had actu- ally run out of tissues? Was there some magic word that Avi was missing in his request? Th e painful answer to all of these questions is an obvious no. Corroboration came early the next morning when Devora was hovering around a basket of apples at the far end of the lobby. “Those apples are not for you,” bellowed the uniformed staff person. “Pardon me,” said Devora, “I’m a guest here in the hotel. I believe we are entitled to a con- tinental breakfast.” “No. If you want apples you can go into that room over there (pointing to our dining area). Th ere you will fi nd the Jewish apples.” The ‘Jewish’ apples, you know, were not wearing yar- mulkes; nor did we fi nd any that happened to be in the shape of a
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Referring to Parents by Name One who is making a mi shi’be’rach for ever, the child still fulfills a mitzvah by his father or mother should say uvi morei refraining from doing so. It is a mitzvah d’oraisa for one to honor this opinion there would be no difference or ema morasei before saying the name. If Lenient Opinion and fear his parents. One who properly between a parent and a parent in-law. the parent is present one should say uvi There is an opinion in theposkim with respects his parents is rewarded with long A Person with the Same Name morei or ema etc. without mentioning the the following leniency regarding the hala- life, and will have Hashem live amongst The question arises if one is allowed to actual name at all. chos mentioned in this issue. him. Additionally, one who is careful with refer to a friend who has the same name Aliyah L’Torah When one is asked his parent’s name this mitzvah will merit having children who as his parent by the friend’s name. Some When one is asked by a gabbai for his the one asking the question usually has honor him. Some say honoring parents is poskim say that one may only refer to the name in order to receive an aliyah, one no interest in knowing who the parent is a greater mitzvah than honoring Hashem. friend by his name if he changes the name should respond by adding a title before but is asking to know who the son is. In There is no shiur to the amount of kibud, slightly. For example, one whose friend and saying his father’s name. For example, such cases one is permitted to say the par- etc. one is required to show to his parents. father are both named Mordechai may call ploni ben Rav or ploni ben uvi morei even ent’s name without any honorable titles One has to be very careful with this mitz- his friend Mordy or Mutty. Accordingly, if the parent is not present. The gabbai beforehand. The same is true when one is vah, since it is one of the hardest mitzvahs the Sefardim who have the custom to name should call his own father to the Torah by filling out legal papers or forms which ask to keep properly. a child after a living parent should be care- saying yamod uvi morei. One may read a for one’s parent’s name. One may write A person who really wants to honor his ful to change the name slightly when call- posuk from the Torah which contains the the name without any additional titles parents should become a learned person ing a child’s name in front of the parent. name of his father even in his presence. since they are not really interested in the accompanied with yiras shomayim and this However, many poskim say that one is While Davening parent’s name but they want to know who will be a big nachas for his parents, since permitted to refer to a friend using a par- One who wants to daven for a parent the person is. people will say “who are his parents.” ent’s name even in their presence, since we should not say uvi morei etc. since when Based on this one is permitted to sign Reason can assume that the parent does not mind. one is davening to Hashem there should on a kesuba with his name ben his father’s The Chinuch says the reason for the Others hold that one should not use his fa- be no mention of the greatness of other name without any titles before his fa- mitzvah is to show hakaras hatov to one’s ther’s name to refer to someone else while people. Instead, one should say my fa- thers name. Many Rabbonim write a long parents who brought him into this world. in their presence father’s. ther Yaakov and then the name of your nusach before their father’s name only to One who recognizes the good that his par- Uncommon Name father’s mother, as is done for anyone else show kovod, and there is no need to do so ents do for him on a daily basis will come If the parent has an uncommon name one davens for. since he is writing it only to know who to recognize the good that Hashem does for then one may not use the name to refer Based on this some say that one should the son is. him on a daily basis. to a friend who has the same uncommon not say harachamon uvi murei in bentch- The same is true when getting an ali- Laxity name even if he is not in the presence of the ing, and should instead say uvi. Others yah. When the gabbai says yamod the Many people who are very careful with parent, unless the name is changed slightly. say mentioning uvi morei is permitted gabbai is interested in knowing who the the observance of other mitzvahs are very However, after the parent has passed away, because it is a beracha and not a tefilla. son is but not the father, and the only way lax in regard to the mitzvah of kibud and referring to the friend using the same un- Mechilah he can know the son’s name is by knowing yira of his parents. This is something which common name is permitted. A child may refer to his parent by who the father is. should be corrected. Who’s Son are You? name with the parent’s permission. How- TheChazzon Ish said that one should be There is a discussion in theposkim if one very careful with this mitzvah during ben is asked “whose son are you?” is he allowed YARCHEI KALLAH hazemanim when boys are at home more to say “I am the son of so and so.” Some often than during the year. poskim say that one is permitted to say “I PRACTICAL HALACHOS AND HASHKOFOS One common area which needs to be am the son of so and so” but one should PROGRAM: reviewed is the halacha of calling parents say Reb before his father’s name and moras 8:00 AM Shacharis • Refreshments Served by their first name. These halachos will be before his mother’s name. One may also say discussed in detail below. “my father’s name is so and so.” 9:00 AM Referring to a Parent by Name Abbah One is not allowed to refer to his father According to some poskim, one whose or mother by their first name even if the father’s name is Abbah should refer to his HAMAN WAS HANGED! parent is not present. Thisissur also applies father as uvi morei. Rabbi Yisroel Reisman, Shlita after a parent passes away. The source for Mazel Tov Rav, Agudath Israel of Madison Zichron Chaim Zvi this issur is the obligation to have “morah”- One who has a mother whose name is fear for one’s parents. Accordingly, one may Mazel Tov is permitted to say Mazel Tov to not say “I am Moshe’s son.” someone at a simcha eventhough it is the 10:00 AM Added Titles name of his mother. One is permitted to refer to his father Writing a Parents name by name if one adds uvi, abbah, or Rav, etc. There is a discussion in theposkim if the EVERY JEW’S PRIVILEGE... before the name. Some say one should add above halachos apply to writing a parent’s uvi morei. Similarly, one may say “I am the name. Some poskim permit this while other EVERY JEW’S MISSION daughter of Mrs. so and so.” hold that it should not be done. 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CoNTINuED FRoM PAgE 28 we pray for each day. It too will take place without the benevolent assistance of the nations of the world – even our “friends” and “allies.” When that greatest of days comes, we will owe thanks to no one but the One Above. Perhaps this helps explain the inex- plicable and never-ending hatred of the Jewish People. Pogroms, persecutions, tortures and extermination are always either present or looming ahead. When we are pushed against the wall, even our best friends seem nowhere to be found – or arrive too late with too little. Dictators and madmen proclaim, without shame, their full intention to “wipe us off the face of the Earth,” or “drive us into the Mediterranean Sea.” And no one bats an eyelash or dares to care. Th e laughable U.N. seems to exist for the sole purpose, in G-d’s plan, of serving as a permanent, unimpeachable record of the hatred of the nations for the Jews. Israel, as always, stands alone. Perhaps G-d is paving the way for the Final Redemption. When that glorious event is upon us, the world will then rec- ognize the G-d of Israel as One. But no one will be able to lay claim to be deserv- ing of Israel’s gratitude and appreciation. Our exclusive debt of thanks will be to G-d Himself. Until then, we will endure. Maybe with a few less tissues…and apples… and even Diet Coke. But we will endure. Th at is G-d’s promise. Th at is G-d’s plan.
Rabbi Yaakov Salomon, L.C.S.W. is a noted psy- chotherapist, in private practice in Flatbush for over 25 years. He is a Senior Lecturer and the Creative Director of Aish Hatorah’s Discovery Productions. He is also an editor and author for the Artscroll Publishing Series’ and a mem- ber of the Kollel of Yeshiva Torah Vodaath.
30 | Flatbush Jewish Journal Thursday, November 4, 2010 718.692.1144 | www.fl atbushjewishjournal.com Rabbi Lazer Brody to visit Flatbush Community
Rabbi Lazer Brody was born in Wash- ington, D.C. in 1949. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Maryland in 1970, he moved to Israel and joined the Israel Defense Forces regular army, and served in one of the elite special-forces units. He is a decorated com- bat veteran of two wars and dozens of coun- ter-insurgence and anti-terrorist missions on both sides of Israel’s borders. Following a dangerous mission to Bei- rut during the Israel-Lebanon conflict of 1982, Brody could no longer ignore the hand of G-d in his life. He became ob- servant and left his mountaintop farm to study Torah in Jerusalem. Nine years of intensive Talmudic, eth- ics, and legal studies, led to his rabbinical ordination in 1992. He devoted another two years of postgraduate study to personal and family counseling, and subsequently be- came the spiritual rehabilitation director of a major Israeli prison, creating a highly suc- cessful program of rehabilitation for prison- ers based on faith reinforcement. In 1998, Rav Shalom Arush opened a branch of his renowned of the “Chut Shel Chessed” Yeshiva in the port city of Ash- dod, and chose Brody as the “Rosh Kol- lel”, or Dean of the rabbinical program. In 2006, the kollel merged with the main yeshiva in Jerusalem, and Brody became the mashpia ruchni, one of the spiritual guides of the yeshiva and the English voice of Rav Arush. Brody has translated all of Rav Arush’s major works including the international bestseller, “The Garden of Emuna.” His English CDs - translations and adaptations of Rav Arush’s emuna lessons - now circulate worldwide in over 100 titles and more than a million copies. Rabbi Brody is also the founder and direc- tor of Emuna Outreach. He devotes his time to spreading the wisdom of emuna and helping to improve the lives of thou- sands of people around the world. Emuna Outreach was founded by Rabbi Lazer Brody in 2005 with the blessings of this generation’s foremost spiritual lead- The activities of Emuna Outreach in- the Israel Defense Forces, and to British, overcome anger. It offers practical advice ers, including Rabbi Moshe Halberstam of clude Rabbi Lazer’s award-winning daily Canadian, and US troops in combat ar- and is masterfully interwoven with a fan- blessed memory, the Melitzer Rebbe shlit’a, web journal Lazer Beams, publication of eas, such as Iraq and Afghanistan. In ad- tastical journey up the beautiful mountain the Belzer Rebbe shlit’a, Rav Shalom Arush books, pamphlets and CDs on emuna, dition, Rabbi Lazer spends considerable trail. This book is guaranteed to inspire the shlit’a, and many others. Emuna Outreach’s production of video clips on emunah, time strengthening morale within the Is- hearts of all those who read it. goal is to spread emuna, the pure and com- and providing group spiritual guidance in raeli Army. Believing in the need to unite Other Brody books include the Eng- plete faith in G-d, to people all over the world Israel and abroad. Emuna Outreach dis- all of humanity in the service of Hashem, lish-language “Chassidic Pearls” collection from all walks of life. tributes CDs and books free-of-charge to Emuna Outreach strongly supports the of original parables on the weekly Torah border settlements in Israel, to soldiers of Noahide Movement around the world, and portion, and a delightful children’s book, enjoys a unique friendship with the Na- “The Worry Worm,” beautifully illustrated tive Americans of the USA and Canada. by Rebecca Shapiro. 2ND Lev Avraham Foundation Presents Celebrate 16th Yahrzeit Brody’s first book, “Pi Habe’er”, is a He- Rabbi Lazer Brody is also a musician ANNUAL A Spiritual Uplifting Eve of Music & Stories of Reb Shlomo Zt’’l brew-language contemporary commen- and composer. His first music CD, "clming tary of Torah. The book has been widely Waters", is an exquisite collection of relax- acclaimed, and has received the approba- ation and meditative music played on his KUMZITS tions of Rishon Le’Tzion Rabbi Ovadiah native flutes. Yossef, the Bes Din of the Eda Haredis “Lazer Beams,” Rabbi Brody’s award- Famous Assistant Rabbi in Jerusalem, Rabbi Eliezer Berland, and winning daily web journal, has been in- of Reb Shlomo Carlebach others. His second book, “Nafshi Tidom”, strumental in helping tens of thousands also in Hebrew, is a unique guide to cop- of people around the globe find joy and ing with verbal abuse, embarrassment and fulfillment in their lives. Rabbi Brody will Reb Yitzchok Aisenstadt insult. be appearing Sunday evening, Nov. 14 at Shlomo Piamenta / Plus Guest star Singers invites you to Brody’s third book - his first in Eng- 8 pm at the Achiezer Congregation Syna- A Reunion of Friends of Reb Shlomo Tickets $18 @ Door lish - is “The Trail to Tranquility.” This gogue on Ocean Parkway where you can Nov 6, 2010 Motzei Shabbos 9pm till it ends Suggested Donations $36 book is poised to become a bestseller in meet and hear Rabbi Brody in person as Sheves Achim Flatbush Minyan [email protected] the United States, as it deals with a top- he gives a Shiur. 1517 Ave H off E16th st (Q & B Train) BKLYN NY 11230 347-695-1745 ic that all people can relate to- how to
718.692.1144 | www.flatbushjewishjournal.com Thursday, November 4, 2010 Flatbush Jewish Journal | 31 Flatbush Political Landscape Unchanged By Election Real Jewish Music for a Real Jewish Simcha Continued from Page 1 I can’t tell you the amount of times I get the following question. with a sense of k’dusha. We all know how powerful music is and how it “So you play weddings too? You play fast music? I thought you only can affect our neshomas in the most meaningful way. I am well aware of Michael Grimm, a former FBI agent who was endorsed by play slow kumzitz music...” Sometimes it’s fun to play along and this and have it on my mind from beginning to end. No matter what type Dov Hikind, narrowly beat McMahon, a first-term House say something like “Yeah! I welcome the chosson and kallah, have of crowd there is at the wedding, my goal stays the same - to uplift the my band hold candles, and we sing Od Yishoma to the tune of wedding through the power of music. member and former City Councilman, 51 percent to 47 Ana Hashem...”. percent. The following was written from two past customers: The real answer is that there is nothing I enjoy more than playing ( "$ *!+ ! $ " " The trend here was contrary to an outcome across the weddings. Don’t get me wrong. I have tremendous enjoyment and $!$ ! ! ! $! ""# nation that saw large gains for Republicans – an additional fulfillment from the CDs I release and the concerts that I perform. But !!"! # &! !#$!! $$ 60 seats in the House – and an increase in the Republi- a yiddishe wedding... there’s just something different about it. Being " ! '!#! ! " ! can vote in almost all areas of the country. In New York, a part of the beginning of a Jewish home, and being in charge of the & !$ " !$ ! music, which can set the tone of the spiritual level of a wedding, is a " ! # &! ! ! " !!! ! however, Republicans were mostly trounced – losing all great responsibility but even a greater privilege. ) statewide races – and as of early Wednesday their chances I have a general rule when it comes to marketing my wedding band. ( # ! &! " $ "! !! of taking control of the state Senate were weak, hinging on I only tell what I do, not what other bands won’t do. I do my best "!!$ ! " " $ "!"" ! a single race on Long Island. to infuse the people at the wedding with a sense of real, emmesdik, !$ !* $!# "!!!$!!$ " $ !$ ! !& “New York is a very blue state, much more than the simcha. What I mean by that is that you can have people dancing to a beat of a song, or you ! #" ! " % !! $ " rest of the nation,” said Flatbush-based political consultant can have people dancing to the beat of a nigun. The two might ! & "!! "" &!" !" !) Yeruchim Silber, referring to the color on the political map sound the same, but oh are they different. When dancing to real, used to denote Democrat-control. “Almost all of the dis- beautiful Jewish music, the entire wedding changes. Everyone is so If you take a moment and visit my website, www.eitankatz.com/simcha, much happier...you leave feeling like you were part of something so you will be able to listen and view the different audio and video clips I tricts are very heavily Democrat and its very hard to beat beautiful and holy. have uploaded. You’ll hear that the selections of songs I choose, especially a Democrat incumbent.” during the dancing, are not ones which are known to be loud, rocky, and You will never hear any roaring electric guitars, or aggressive rock The state’s Republican contenders, said Mr. Silber, aggressive, but rather ones which are sweet, lively and tasteful. You’ll also beats. In fact, at the weddings I play, I direct the band very clearly be able to read more testimonials from past customers. missed the chance to ride on the coattails of a strong that I don’t candidate for governor. “They were really hurt by Carl play any “rock” or goyish- sounding music. It doesn’t help me Looking forward to speaking with accomplish what I want to accomplish- that is to infuse the people Paladino being such a flawed candidate at the top of the you soon, Eitan ticket,” he said. Paladino lost handily to Democrat Andrew Cuomo in a race that seemed to stumble from the onset. Even though voting is now done by paper ballot (and scanned by machines), which makes it impossible to vote straight down a party’s column, Mr. Silber said “a lot of people will still look at the party and whoever is the stan- dard bearer, and go straight down” to other elected offices. Mr. Silber said Assembly members Mr. Hikind and Mr. Cymbrowitz seem to have suffered to some extent from anti-incumbency. But Mr. Hikind is likely pleased with the outcome because “he did very little campaigning and still Providing the perfect got over 60 percent of the vote.” balance of professionalism In 2008 Mr. Hikind faced no Republican and only a Conservative Party challenger who won 1,139 votes out and class, along with the of 26,971 cast. highest level of sincere, Mr. Cymbrowitz faced no challenger in the 2008 elec- tion, running on the Republican and Working Families leibedig, and REAL lines as well as the Democratic ballot. This year he faced an Orthodox challenger, Joseph Hayon, who appealed Jewish music… ”ess passt” to the community’s rabbis and institutions for support, and the result showed that “the district has changed and has become a lot more charedi and Sephardic, and some 718.770.7973 . 240.687.7348 . [email protected] people identified more with Hayon, although Cymbrowitz still got a decent share of the Orthodox vote.” For more information, including video clips and testimonials, Turnout in Flatbush was reported to be strong and no please visit www.eitankatz.com/simcha major problems were reported, unlike September’s pri- mary election in which reports of broken machines were widespread. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has since fired the executive director of the Board of Elections and urged the public to call 311 with any voting problems. Councilman David Greenfield, who ran unopposed for re-election on Tuesday, complained to the Board of Elec- Continued from Page 3 tions that the paper ballots, which contained names for devotion, in a state of holiness and What difference does it make statewide and local races as well as a ballot proposition, hoped to depict and mock, they purity. The barren Avos knew that if tehillim is recited so that a sick were too small to be read by seniors. Magnifying sheets wanted to visit a rebbe and see his K’lal Yisroel must come forth from person returns to good health? Or that were available were not sufficient, he said. In one case, dress, his movements and conduct. them. They exerted great energies that an unemployed person finds he cited, a frustrated voter tore up the form and walked They came to theshteibel of Reb Lei- to be worthy of holy children and a job? These people will be shown out. bele Eiger as he was wrapped in his thereby reached the very pinnacle of how their prayers could have made Voters in New York City overwhelmingly approved the tallis and tefillin, deeply immersed in tefillah. Yitzchok, Yaakov and later, a difference had they been said with proposal to restore the city’s limit for public offices to two tefillah. They were so overwhelmed the twelve tribes came from such heartfelt concentration. terms, after Mayor Bloomberg and the City Council con- by the godliness of his holy coun- preparations. The sick person could have been troversially extended it last year to three terms. tenance that the desire to make Thus, parents who want to be healed; the childless couple could Mr. Silber said there was one surprise turnout far from fun melted away and they fled the worthy of righteous children should have been answered; the person Flatbush that affected the political fortunes of one of the shteibel... prepare themselves with holiness looking for a spouse could have neighborhood’s most famous natives. The narrow victory The question that still needs to be and intense prayer so that Hashem found one. Tefillah can make a dif- of Senator Harry Reid in Nevada against Republican Sha- resolved is why would Hashem make should send down for them a holy ference and this is why the tefillah ron Angle might have been something of a disappoint- our forefathers barren just because soul from the Heavenly Throne. of a tzaddik is answered. He knows ment to New York’s Charles Schumer. He desires their prayers? The answer Nefesh HaChaim comments their value and what they accom- “That means Schumer won’t be the majority leader,” is that Hashem wanted our forefa- that the pasuk in Amos (4:13), He plish and thus he prays accordingly. said Mr. Silber of Senator Schumer, who won re-election thers to bear exceptional children recounts to a person what were his May Hashem answer all of our against the GOP’s Jay Townsend by a 2 to 1 margin. The who would become the foundation deeds, refers to the power of tefillah. prayers. Democrats have maintained control of the Senate. “[Reid] of a great and righteous nation. This Some people have the mistaken im- was expected to lose and was consistently behind in the could only be achieved if these spe- pression that their tefillos don’t ac- polls, but he pulled it off.” cial souls would be conceived due to heartfelt prayers recited in intense complish anything.
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Is it ethical to sell or buy knock-offs? Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Aish.com First of all, selling counter- inferior quality then this will feits constitutes fraud towards the refl ect unfairly on the name Q. Since name brand items customer known is Jewish law brand manufacturer. are so expensive, many enter- as "geneivat da-at." Th e Talmud Buying these items is also prising individuals market tells us that it is forbidden to sell improper, since it encourages look-alikes. Is it ethical to sell or someone a lower quality item if fraud and is part and par- to buy these knockoff products? the purchaser would assume that cel of the debasement of the A. In order to answer this it is the higher quality type. Th is brand name. Scripture tells us question properly, we have to is forbidden even if for this par- that "One who splits with the make clear that there is a crucial ticular purchaser the diff erence is thief hates his soul" (Proverbs diff erence between two kinds of completely immaterial, and even 29:24), and this practice is in "look-alike" products: if he or she will never fi nd out. some ways similar. 1. Counterfeits. These are For example, it would be forbid- However, there is no ethi- designed to fool the buyer into den to sell synthetic vitamins as if cal obstacle to selling copy- thinking that the product is a they were natural, even if a care- cat items. Th e fact that a ma- Indeed, the "Jewish Ethicist" by the benevolent, grandfatherly genuine name-brand item. ful chemical analysis reveals that jor brand of a cola soft drink uses name and logo were chosen to rabbinical figure smiling from 2. Copy-cats. Everyone knows there is no diff erence. brown food dye and a red label hint at a superfi cial resemblance the logo. that this product is not the origi- Second of all, this kind of shouldn't stop me from making to the New York Times Magazine (Th ere is also an intermediate cate- nal name brand, but the similari- practice constitutes unfair com- a brown-colored cola drink with "Ethicist," to inform new readers gory of "status-seeker" items: the buyer ty in design informs the customer petition towards the original a red label. As long as it is clear that this feature adopts a format knows that the item is a knock-off , but that this copy is designed to func- manufacturer. Th e name brand to all that my soft drink is not similar to that of the NYTM col- he or she wants to make a display of tion or appear like the original. invests large sums in associating the name brand, there's nothing umn. Th is is proper because just using a high-status name brand item.) It is certainly unethical to sell its name or trademark with qual- wrong with using some second- the diff erences are as important SOURCES: Shulchan Arukh or buy counterfeit items. Besides ity and desirability; it is unethical ary characteristics to help the as the similarities: this column Choshen Mishpat 228; Rambam Mish- being illegal, this practice falls for the competitor to take a free customer know what kind of provides answers from a tradi- neh Torah Geneiva 5:1; Rabbi Aaron afoul of several prohibitions in ride on this investment. Fur- product I'm trying to compete tional Jewish approach as hinted Levine, Case Studies in Jewish Business Jewish law. thermore, if the knock-off is of with. by the name Jewish Ethicist and Ethics page 331.
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38 | Flatbush Jewish Journal Thursday, November 4, 2010 718.692.1144 | www.fl atbushjewishjournal.com 718.692.1144 | www.flatbushjewishjournal.com Thursday, November 4, 2010 Flatbush Jewish Journal | 39 Fashion tips: how to wear bold jewelry Do’s and Don’ts of wearing big pieces of jewelry:
The latest trend in jewelry is bold. Rule # 2: Keeping large pieces of jew- Learn how to wear the attention-grabbing elry looking great and not tacky just takes pieces with large stones and what to wear a little know how. Remember; keep it as them with. simple as possible. If you’re wearing an Wearing and pulling off big and bold oversized necklace, say large pearls for in- babbles doesn’t have to be a faux pas if it’s stance, keep the rest of your jewelry more done in the right way. Th ese large pieces delicate. And, for that matter, keep your can be a great fashion statement and a true outfi t more subdued. Wearing all black conversation starter. Learn how to wear would look great, if you add a large coral bold jewelry, what to wear it with and what necklace or an oversized black pearl long not to do. necklace. Th e possibilities are endless with Wearing large stones or big babbles this. takes one thing: confi dence. And, it truly Rule # 3: Be easy on the prints when means you are extremely comfortable with wearing large pieces of jewelry. You are What Not to Do a beaded necklace with a splash of red or drawing attention to yourself. So, confi - already drawing lots of attention to that Don’t wear a bunch of large pieces at green. It doesn’t matter if the stones are dence is key to pulling off this look. Fol- and you don’t want your outfi t to be too once (i.e. a bold necklace, bracelet, ear- real or faux; the larger size will make your lowing the next three rules can be crucial loud, by combining loud prints and mas- ings). It’s too much all at once. piece unique. And, the color will grab the to making this look work for you. sive jewelry (which will attract unwanted Don’t just go for new. Go for vintage. attention of people from far away. If the Rule # 1: Th e bigger a stone looks, the attention to yourself). Bold jewelry looks Some of the best “bold” jewelry pieces piece of jewelry has a little sparkle, even more fake it can look. If you can’t aff ord great when it is displayed as the center- can be found for cheap at vintage or thrift better. Th is will glitz up any outfi t and pre- real, then try to make sure the settings are piece and the attention grabber. White, stores. Aged pieces tend to have lots of pare it for a night out on the town. real, such as white gold, gold or platinum. beige, black or solid colors would create a character and pizzazz and can say a lot Whatever you decide, bold jewelry Th is will make the rest of the jewelry ap- fabulous backdrop for your jewelry. about your personality. Not to mention, must fi t your bold personality. If you’re not pear real and will not break the bank, it’s much easier on your pocketbook. already outgoing, these pieces could make which can be the most important aspect Don’t be afraid of color. Th is can be the you more so. Just be sure to fi nd a piece of of it. most fun, whether you choose a stone or jewelry that you are comfortable with.
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40 | Flatbush Jewish Journal Thursday, November 4, 2010 718.692.1144 | www.fl atbushjewishjournal.com Winter make up should begin It’s typical for people to have paler Winter Winter Make up with an oil based day moisturizer skin in the winter than they do in the - Matching the Season which prevents skin from drying out summer. Winter make up should be Skin Care due to the low humidity and cold. At applied in a way that adds color and – Help Your Dry, Th e key to successful application night, it’s important to use a heavier vitality to your skin tone. In the sum- of winter make up is keeping in mind moisturizer with essential vitamins mer the face is rosier due to sun expo- Itchy Skin the harshness of winter weather and and other skin rejuvenating ingredi- sure with its dose of Vitamin D. In the the wearing of traditionally darker ents immediately aft er the shower in winter, the lack of sun means winter Winter skin care re- clothes. Unlike summer with its light order to seal in moisture. When you make up should include a light tint quires some changes in clothing and sunny humid days, win- choose a foundation for winter, the that matches skin tone without being your normal skin care rou- ter is composed of dry days and warm matte fi nishes are more appropriate obvious. Th e basic foundation should tine and product choices. clothing. Winter make up should ac- than shiny bright fi nishes. Th e eye be one shade lighter in order to make In the winter the humidity commodate the weather and refl ect shadow colors should refl ect the col- the skin look brighter. drops meaning there’s less the heavier clothing and darker col- ors in your winter clothing to create Th ese are just a few tips for the moisture in the air. In addi- ors. Th at means you put away the light a unifi ed and polished look. In addi- application of winter make up that tion, winter weather usually foundations and summery eye colors tion, puffi ness under the eyes which is can make your skin look healthy and means blustery and drying and bring out the oil based moisturiz- common in the winter can be down- glowing despite the darker colder winds which are almost like ers, protective foundations and matte played through skillful use of very weather. direct attacks on the skin. eye shadows in fall and winter colors pale yellow under eye cream. Th e result is dry skin and like grey and brown. the development of a condi- tion commonly called “winter skin itch”. It can be a distressing and uncomfortable condition, but fortunately there are ways to deal with winter that sends the attack- ers into retreat. Too many people buy one moisturizer and insist on using it year round. One of the fi rst rules of winter skin care is to adapt your beauty care to recognize the change in weather conditions and when the winter comes, use winter moisturizer - instead of the one used in summer. In- stead of the light water based condition- ers, you should begin using an occlusive moisturizer. Th e occlusive moisturizer is one that is oil and cream based as op- posed to an oil and water mixture. It’s thicker and able to trap moisture in the skin. To get the most benefi t from your moisturizer it should also include vita- mins and other ingredients which keep skin supple. Th ere are other steps you can take in conjunction with changing moisturizers in order to prevent dry skin in the winter. Winter skin care should include a routine that is religiously followed each day. Th e fi rst rule of thumb is to not over wash your skin with hot drying water. Second, aft er a shower or bath, immediately apply the moisturizer in order to seal in the mois- ture just added to your skin and while the pores are opened. Th ird, it’s important to exfoliate your skin faithfully once a week in order to get rid of the fl aking dry skin cells and uncover the newer skin which is in much better shape for dealing with the winter dry air. How to Take Care of Skin in Winter Recommended winter skin care tips can help you avoid the uncomfortable, ir- ritating and unsightly fl aking skin dry air creates. With the right moisturizer, your skin can look as healthy in the winter months as it does the rest of the year. To conclude, steps to follow in winter skin care routine: Do not over wash your skin with hot water. Aft er shower or bath - apply immedi- ately moisturizer. Exfoliate your skin once a week.
718.692.1144 | www.fl atbushjewishjournal.com Thursday, November 4, 2010 Flatbush Jewish Journal | 41 Drying Hair in Winter Time
Th ere is no way out in winter one’s hair. Hair should be dried in er close to your head. Yet from time. So you start using a hair the direction in which it grows. the very close distance even the dryer. And hair suffers. What Th e appearance of your hair will warm stream of air may be dan- should be done to help? be much better then. While dry- gerous and it may burn your Overheating ing hair this way, you close and hair. Always keep your hair Hair does not like high tem- smooth the shells of each hair drier at the minimum safety peratures. Do not try out any and thus each hair will refl ect the distance of 30 centimetres away super hair driers then. Under the light. from your head. infl uence of hot air the shells of Wet Hair Rollers Drying Hair Without a hair go up and the natural mist If you roll wet hair onto the Combing it First goes out of it. As a result, hair be- rollers or pin it up while it is wet, You should always comb comes dry, loses its gloss and it is this may damage your hair. While your hair while it is wet. Your unpleasant to touch. If you need hair is damp, it is more likely hair style should not necessar- to dry your hair quickly, fi rstly to get it abraded, entangled or ily remind everybody that of a massage a moistening condition- broken. According to many hair good student. Aft er you comb er into it. Very good are so-called stylists, it is far better to use hair your hair, you can ruffl e it again pull it a lot, however, just like of breaking a hair is much higher thermo-conditioning balms: if rollers or pins on almost dry hair as you like. It is just that combing your grandma used to when you when it is wet. Sometimes we you put some onto the wet hair, it which is an ideal time to style hair helps to smooth its surface, were a kid. Have some respect for fi nd out about the disaster only should protect hair from the hot your hair. How do you recognize closes the shells and enables even your hair, please. Th e best thing is when we smell our burned hair. air infl uence. Modern hair driers if the hair is ready to be styled? distribution of hair conditioner to put some conditioner on wet Th e smell is rather unpleasant be- have “friendly” functions which Your hair should look dry, it does or styling foam on your hair. If hair fi rst. Th en wrap your head cause the dead part of our hair is allow their users to dry hair with not have any water colouring but you do not comb your hair before with a towel and let it dry a bit. built with keratin, a kind of pro- warm and even cool stream of air. if you touch it, you can still feel drying them, it may not be pos- Do not rub it, please! tein. And you can never help it if Drying Against the Hair its coolness, its soft ness just like sible to comb them aft erwards. It Baking Hair with a Roller you burn your hair because the Natural Growth Direction aft er the rain. will become too entangled. Hair Dryer change is irreversible. The method of drying hair Keeping a Hair Dryer Pulling Hair with a Towel Never use a roller hair drier with your head bend down which Close to One’s Head Before you start drying your with wet hair. Use it only when it oft en can be seen even in the hair If you want to dry your hair hair with a hair drier, you should is a bit damp. It is much easier to saloons is very destructive for quickly, you oft en keep a hair dri- dry it a bit with a towel. Do not burn the wet hair and the chance
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718.692.1144 | www.flatbushjewishjournal.com Thursday, November 4, 2010 Flatbush Jewish Journal | 43 Shuls and Rabbonim are welcome to submit shiurim for Shiurim Directory this column via email: [email protected] Maggid shiur Topic Time Location
Maran Chacham Ovadia Yosef Weekly Video Shiur Tuesday 8:30 PM Bnai Yosef 1616 Ocean Parkway (Ave. P)
Live Video Hookup Harav Yissochar Frand Halachic Issues Relevant to Thursday 9:00 PM Young Israel Of Midwood 1694 Ocean Ave Parshas Hashavua
Harav Herschel Schachter Mesechtas Brochos Monday 8:15 - 9:45 PM Young Israel Of Midwood
Rabbi Moshe meir weiss Hashkafa Tuesday 9:15 PM Khal Veretzky Avenue L & East 9th Street
ALTERNATING RABBANIM Sugyos in Daf Yomi Motzei Shabbos 10:30 PM Kehilas Bais Avrohom 1124 E. 21St Street (Avenue J)
BOSTONER REBBE Chumash Shiur Thursday Eve. 9:00 PM Boston 2822 Avenue J
Various Sugyos Sunday 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Harav SHLOMO CYNAMON Chumash Shiur Thursday 10:10 PM Khal Bnei Torah 2925 Avenue K
Assorted Topics Harav Binyomin Eisenberger Wednesday 8:15 PM 1164 East 23rd Street B’Inyana D’Yoma
RAV YERACHMIEL FRANKEL Chumash in Depth Thursday 10:00-11:00 AM Knesseth Bais Avigdor 1720 Avenue J
Gemara Shiur Monday - Friday RABBI SHLOMO FURST Agudath Israel Brookdale Senior Center 817 Avenue H Maseches Beitza 9:40 - 10:30 AM
HARAV avrohom garfinkel Mesechta Brachos Every 2nd Wednesday 8:00 PM Congregation Bnei Israel 3190 Bedford Avenue
Gemara in Depth Monday - Thursday HARAV SHMUEL SIMCHA HOROWITZ Knesseth Bais Avigdor 1720 Avenue J Mesechta Brachos 9:10-10:00 AM Gemara Primer Monday - Thursday Mesechta Shabbos 10:10-11:00 AM Mishlei/ Hashkafa Monday & Wednesday HARAV AHARON KAHN Knesseth Bais Avigdor 1720 Avenue J With Pirush Ha’Gra 10:00-11:00 AM
Gemorah B'Iyun Fridays 9:00 AM Knesseth Bais Avigdor 1720 Avenue J
Halacha Shiur Sundays 9:00 AM Knesseth Bais Avigdor 1720 Avenue J
HARAV Avrohom Klein Chovos Halivovos Thursday 8:30 PM Congregation Adath Yeshurun 3418 Ave N
Meseches Taanis Tuesday 8:15 PM
Boys Mishnayos Shabbos 4:45 PM
Meseches Brachos Shabbos 5:15 PM
Rav Shloime Kupetz Chasidus Sunday Eve. 8:15 PM Boston 2822 Avenue J
HARAV Yochanan Marosov Practical Halacha Sunday 11:00 - 12:30 AM Kehilas Bais Menachem Mendel 1703 Ave. J
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27 Cheshvan is comprised of several sefarim, all begin- Rav Naftali Hertz (Hertzel) Krezmer Moshe Yom Tov was one of the 14 original ning with the word Be’er. For example, the (1912). He was born in Bialystok to Rav students of the yeshiva in Slutsk. (Another Rav Yaakov Leizer, the Pshevorsker sefer Be’er Lechai Roi, contains his drushim Avraham, a textile merchant, and a grandson of these students was R’ Aharon Kotler). Rebbe, also known as RebYankele of Ant- on Chumash and the Yomim Tovim. Other of Rav Osher (ben Tzvi) Hakohen, who wrote Rav Nosson himself began his education in werp (1907-1999). Born in Galicia, he be- teachings of his can be found in the sefer the Birkas Rosh on Brachos and Nazir. He got the yeshiva in Kelm. When he was fifteen, came a follower of the Koloshitzer Rebbe, Mevasser Tov His yahrtzeit falls on the married in Ponevezh and remained there, he came to the United States - his father Rav Chuna Halberstam, in 1926. He and thirtieth of Cheshvan, but since Cheshvan serving as the rov of Yanova and other places. had accepted a rabbinic post in Montreal - his family were shipped to Siberia until the more often has only 29 days, it is generally He wrote Noam Hamitzvos. and enrolled in Yeshivat Rabbenu Yitzchak end of WW2. After the war, he traveled to commemorated on the 29th. Elchanan (forerunner of the Talmudic divi- America, Paris, and Antwerp. Rav Yisrael Ungar of Zavna (1936). sion of Yeshiva University). After two years Rav Yaakov Betzalel Zolty, Rav of there, he returned to Lithuania to study at 28 Cheshvan Yerushalayim the Mir Yeshiva. He also studied under R’ 2 Kislev Shimon Shkop, and in Kamenetz, under R’ Rabbeinu Yonah (ben Avraham) of Baruch Ber Lebowitz. Beginning in 1941, R’ Gerondi, France (1200 [1180]-1263). The 1 Kislev Rav Akiva Sofer of Pressburg (1960), Nosson joined with R’ Aharon Kotler to de- Ramban’s mother and Rabbeinu Yonah’s author of Daas Sofer. Son of Rav Simcha velop the Lakewood Yeshiva. He left several father were siblings. Many years later, the Rav Ephraim Alankava, Rav of Telmisan Bunim Sofer (The Shevet Sofer), grandson children, including R’ Elya Ber Wachtfogel, Ramban’s son, Rav Shlomo, married the Algeria (on the border with Morocco) and of the Kesav Sofer (Rav Avraham Shmuel rosh yeshiva of the Yeshiva Zichron Moshe daughter of Rabbeinu Yonah. Thus, the two author of Shaar Kevod Shamayim (1441). Binyamin Sofer) and the great-grandson of in South Fallsburg, New York. (1910-1998) great rishonim were mechutanim as well as the Chasam Sofer (Rav Moshe Sofer). In- first cousins. He was a student of Rav Shlo- Rav Trivash of Mantova, Italy (1551). terestingly, three continuous generations – R’ Dr. Dov Revel, President and Rosh mo ben Avraham Min Ha’Har. When King Rav Shalom Shachna of Lublin (1490-1558), the Chasam Sofer, the Kesav Sofer, and the Yeshiva of Yeshiva Rabbeinu Yitzchak El- Louis XIV of France, “Saint” Louis,” burnt teacher and father-in-law of the Rema. His Shevet Sofer – all served as Rav of Press- chanan in New York. all the copies of the Talmud in Paris in the grandfather and namesake was Rav of burg for 33 years. When Rav Akiva Sofer Square of the Louvre, Rabbeinu Yonah, one Neustadt and the Gadol Hador in Austria, neared his 33rd year as Rav, he asked his Rav Nachum Weidenfeld of Dom- of the Rambam’s main detractors, felt that who along with the Maharil founded the uncle, the Erlauer Rav, what to do. Upon brova, the Chazon Nachum (1875-1939). the events in Paris were a sign that he and minhagei Ashkenaz that are still prevalent his uncle’s advice, the Daas Sofer moved to Born in Hormilov, Galicia, to Rav Yaakov the other opponents of the Rambam were until today. He established the Lublin Ye- Eretz Yisrael in 1940, thus saving himself (the Kochav MiYaakov) and Rebbetzin Ra- seriously wrong. He then composed his shiva in 1515 and was succeeded by Rav from the horrors of World War II. chel, a direct descendant of the Shach. One work Shaarei Teshuvah, in which he out- Shlomo Luria, the Maharshal. of his brothers, Rav Dov Berish, became fa- lined the methods of doing Teshuvah, and Rav Aharon Kotler (1892-1962), rosh mous as the Tchebiner Rav. After the Kochav he traveled from place to place preaching Rav Yosef Shmuel of Cracow (1703), yeshivas Bais Medrash Govoah, Lakewood. MiYaakov passed away in 1894, Rav Nachum about the need to back away from matters author of Mesoras Hashas. The Chidah, in The son of Rabbi Shneur Zalman Pines, and his elder brother, Rav Yitzchak, super- which cause division among the Jewish his biography of Rav Yosef Shmuel, wrote Rav Aharon was known as the “Shislovitzer vised the studies of their younger brother, People. Among his talmidim are the Rash- that he learned all of Shas 42 times, fulfill- iluy.” At 14 he entered the Slobodka yeshi- Rav Dov Berish, who had just celebrated ba and Ra’ah. [Others cite his yahrtzeit as 1, ing the commandment “Vedibarto ‘bom’, vah, where he learnt under the Alter and his bar-mitzvah. After marrying his wife, 8, or 11 Cheshvan] (the numerical value of 'bom' being 42). HaRav Moshe Mordechai Epstein. He also Taibah, he went to live with his in-laws in He also added that for 25 years he learned heard shiurim from Rav Baruch Ber, who Yassi, Romania. A year later, he replaced his Rav Zev Wold, Rav of Salik, author of standing on his feet and all his learning was had his own yeshiva in one of the suburbs maternal grandfather, Rav Shabsi HaKohen Nachlas Binyomin (1686). Torah lishmah. of Slobodka. He married the daughter of Rappaport, as the rav of Dombrowa, Galicia. R. Isser Zalman Meltzer, head of the ye- Although Dombrowa was relatively small, it Rav Eliezer Lieber of Berditchev Rav Moshe Chaifetz, author of Meleches shivah Etz Chaim in Slutsk, and became was intensely Jewish, having a population of (1770) Shabbos and Meleches Machsheves (1711). his assistant (1914). Even before he was 25 about 2,400 Jews and 600 gentiles. Jews had years old, he became one of its roshei ye- lived there since the end of the sixteenth cen- Rav Shalom Eisen. Moreh Tzedek in Rav Avraham Eiger of Posen (1846- shivah. After the yeshivah’s forced transfer tury. Nazi troops seized Dumbrowa on the the Beis Din of the Aida Hachareidis in 1914), son of Rav Yehuda Leib Eiger, the to Kletsk in Poland – due to the Bolchevik 8th of September, 1939, only eight days after Yerushalayim for over 50 years, he was a first Lubliner Rebbe, grandson of Rav Shlo- takeover and religious persecution (1921), the war started. At the last possible moment, talmid of Rav Isser Zalmen Meltzer. mo Eiger and great-grandson of Rav Akiva Rav Isser Zalman emigrated to Erez Ysrael, Rav Nachum fled the town with nothing but Eiger. He succeeded his father as leader of and Rav Kotler directed the Etz Chaim for his stick and a knapsack. He had sent dozens 29 Cheshvan his chasidim from 1882 to 1914. He was the 20 years. With the Soviet occupation of of manuscripts to his son-in-law in Kolbasov author of a work on Chassidus, Shevet mi- Poalnd in 1939, Rav Kotler escapied first but not one member of that family survived Rav Yitzchak Eizik Chover, author of Yehuda. He was also a member of the Vaad to Kobe, Japan, then to the United States and all his writings were lost. Responsa Binyan Olam and Si’ach Yitzchak. Haruchani of the Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin. (April, 1941). Reb Aharon assumed a One of his talmidim, HaRav Yitzchak Kah- leading role in the operations of the Vaad Dayan Eliezer Posen, born in Frank- ane, wrote Toldos Yitzchak (1852) Rav Chaim Nosson Dembitzer (1820- Hatzoloh. Under his leadership, Beth furt to Rav Gershon, who was appointed 1892). Born in Krakow, he did historical re- Medrash Govoha opened in a converted Dayan of the IRG (Jewish Religious Soci- 30 Cheshvan search and critical work in the field of Tal- house in Lakewood, New Jersey in April ety) by Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch. As a mudic and rabbinic literature, and wrote 1943, and the yeshiva and kollel student bachur, he learned in Pupa, Hungary, then Rav Tzvi Hersh Hakohen of Rimanov about its leading personalities. His sefer, body increased from the original 14 to 140 returned to Frankfurt and married Chulda (1778-1846). From the age of fifteen, Tzvi Klilas Yofi, included biographies of rabbis in 1962, the year of Reb Aharon’s petiroh. Falk in 1923. After his marriage, he became Hersh began traveling to the court of Rav of Lvov, Krakow, and other cities in Poland Reb Aharon also headed Chinuch Atzmai, magid shiur in the Breuer Yeshiva; he then Menachem Mendel of Rimanov. He be- and Lithuania. His student, Feivel Hirsch the network of Torah day schools in Israel, succeeded his father as Rav of the kehilla came one of the Rebbe’s closest chassisdim Wettstein, wrote his biography, Toledos founded in 1953, and he took over the lead- in 1932. In 1938, he escaped the growing and his personal attendant; he tus became Maharchan. ership of Torah U’Mesorah, the American Nazi menace to England. He was appointed know as Rav Tzvi Hersh Meshares. After day school movement, after the death of its Dayan of the Adas Yisrael shul in 1945. His the petira of Rav Naftali of Ropshitz (an- Rav Moshe Hager of Radovitz, author founder HaRav Shraga Feivel Mendelowitz. brother was Rav Shimon Yisrael Posen, the other of the closest chassidim of Rav Me- of Vayikach Moshe (1904). He also headed Agudas Yisrael’s Moetzes Shoproner Rav of New York. (1892-1969). nachem Mendel), Rav Tzvi Hersh returned Gedolei Hatorah. to Rimanov to accept the mantle of leader- Rav Yitzchak Levitan from Aram 3 Kislev ship of the chassidim. His divrei Torah were Tzova (Aleppo) (1911). Rav Nosson Meir Wachtfogel, the compiled and published by his son, Rav Yo- Lakewood mashgiach. Rav Nosson was Rav Yaakov Moshe Kulefsky (1921- sef, under then name Be’eiros Hamayim. It born in Kuhl, Lithuania. His father, R’ 2000).
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A Personal Remembrance of Rav Yaakov Moshe Kulefsky, zt"l Yahrzeit is 3 Kislev - Wednesday, November 10
I could not, for the life of me, remem- the merciful facet ber what it was. of Hashem, while The next day, I attended his levaya. Elokim denotes the There were many choshuva speakers strict justice aspect as befit such a great man. The last of G-d. The Shema speaker was his youngest son. He tells us that the spoke about the last Shabbos of his name “Hashem” father’s life, when he was already very and the name “Elo- sick. The son had flown in to spend kim” are Hashem the Shabbos with his father. On Echad: they are, in Shabbos afternoon, his father said, reality, both Hash- “Let’s learn.” He asked his son to get em, the quality of him a certain sefer which he liked strict judgment is very much and together they learned actually merciful, a d’var Torah that they had learned just like the quality many times before and the son pro- of “Hashem,” mercy; they are echad-one- ceeded to say it over at the levaya. I monolithic and indivisible. It’s just in this couldn’t believe it! It was the d’var world of the physical, here on earth that we Torah that I had struggled so hard to perceive that there is good and bad ema- KEREN remember and here it is: nating from Hashem, but some day, in the Why do we cover our eyes when World to Come, the reasons for all that we say the Shema? We do so to teach we wept over and suffered through in this HATZULAS The Secret of the Shema us not to look at what happens in this world will be revealed to us, and we will world, not to pay attention to what we see, acknowledge that it was really not bad. In NEFOSHOS Leah Eisgrau because if we do, we will get very confused the meanwhile, this is the secret that our 5203 12th Avenue and depressed. Things are not at all what sages imparted to us: don’t look; it’s not Brooklyn NY 11219 A number of years ago, we celebrated they seem. What happens on this earth what it seems. Don’t be misled; don’t be the Bar Mitzvah of our son. At the lun- makes no sense, much of the time. We disheartened, Hashem does only good, in cheon seuda, Rav Yaakov Moshe Kulefsky, can all see wonderful people who suffer so, contradiction to what our eyes tell us. Even z”tl spoke. I remember the scene so clear- and horrible people who are miraculously when we see good and wonderful people An Emergency ly. It was a winter afternoon in the Yeshiva spared and saved and prosper in all they who suffer and whose lives are cut short, dining room of Ner Yisroel. The sun was do. This offends our innate sense of jus- while we see ball players and comedians Campaign streaming in through the windows as Rav tice and rattles our spiritual equilibrium. who live to the age of 100, even when we Kulefsky began to speak. That week’s par- Therefore, we are commanded to cover our see people who would make the most lov- In Order To Help sha was Voeira. He gave a beautiful d’var eyes before we say the holiest prayer of our ing parents remain childless, while immor- Torah that spoke of hope in the darkest people, the prayer in which we accept and al women are blessed with children and The Families times such as in Golus Mitzrayim, where acknowledge G-d’s total mastery over the throw their innocent newborns into the Effected By The the Jews suffered so. I remember being so entire universe. garbage, somehow we are expected to shut inspired by his works because at the time The words, Shema Yisroel, Hashem all this out, cover our eyes and hang on to Fire In Flatbush he was suffering from a serious vision Elokeinu, Hashem Echad also allude to this our blind faith. Tzadik b’emunoso yichyeh. problem which made it hard for him to principle that what looks bad in this world We have to strive to believe in pure faith This Yom Tov do that which he loved most in life: learn is, in reality, good. We learn this from the that Hashem does no evil and all his ways Torah. In addition, a member of his fam- names of Hashem, each denoting another are good and true. How can anyone pos- ily was beginning to show signs of a heart- facet of Him. The name, Hashem, denotes sible accomplish this? I know that a person breaking disease. Yet he spoke can, because I knew Rav Kulefsky, zt”l. Checks can be made payable to so vigorously of how we should Keren Hatzulas never feel despair no mat- Nefushos Inc. ter what happens to us in this DO YOU HAVE and sent to: world. I remember thinking that I should always remember PHOTOS, LETTERS, FLATBUSH his words so that I would have Rabby Eliyahu Brudny Shlit"a them in times of trouble. or ANECDOTES Keren 231 Time passed and I forgot 1752 East 18th Street all about the d’var Torah. 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pressed personal hakoras hatov to the layim that he decided, ‘We can build a Rosh Yeshiva, saying, “Over the last Yeshiva here.' " twenty years, my family benefited im- Rabbi Krohn suggested that per- mensely from his advice and brochos. haps the secret to the Rosh Yeshiva’s From the Rosh Yeshiva, I learned the longevity is his outstanding adherence value of life.” to the mitzvah of tzitzis. He quoted Mr. Ezra Shasho, a devoted sup- Sefer Chassidim which says that if porter of the Rosh Yeshiva, was pre- one sees a talmid chochom who lives sented with the Hachzokas Torah a long life it’s because he undertakes Presentation to the Shain Family Award. “I feel very lucky to have a something extra that’s not necessarily connection with the Rosh Yeshiva,” he a halacha in the Torah. He pointed said. “That connection is priceless.” out that “every single day the Rosh He also commented on the tremen- Yeshiva does what nobody else does. dous respect that the Rosh Yeshiva He puts on thirty, forty, perhaps eighty would give the Rebetzin, always re- pairs of tzitzis.” Thus he suggested membering to bring her a gift after his that each of us should undertake our travels. “He teaches us all how to live own midah tova in which to excel. For those who attended the Torah life as a gentleman,” said Mr. Sasho. A premiere video with highlights Ore Tribute Dinner on Sunday, Octo- “We learn from the Rosh Yeshiva not of the Rosh Yeshiva’s life was present- ber 31, 2010, it was a night they won’t just how to learn, but also how to live.” ed. It was filled with pictures and easily forget. So much happened that When the Rosh Yeshiva visits film clips of the Rosh Yeshiva’s youth evening and there was so much inspi- Monsey, his address is invariably the as well as documented videos of the ration to absorb. The presence of the home of R’ Yoel Brand and his fam- development of Torah Ore over the beloved Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav HaGaon ily. R’ Yoel Brand was honored with years. Rav Simcha Scheinberg, the Rav Chaim Pinchos Scheinberg shlita, the Alumni Award at the Dinner. “It Rosh Yeshiva’s devoted son, described Presentation to R' Tzvi Piontnica is in itself a reason to rejoice. Add to is a great zechus,” said R’ Yoel, “to host a typical day in the life of the Rosh Ye- that an incredible video presentation the Rosh Yeshiva on his visits.” He ex- shiva which begins at 4:00 AM as well about the Rosh Yeshiva’s life, the at- plained that the Rosh Yeshiva is always as a typical Shabbos, during which he tendance of Rebetzin Ruchoma Shain, makpid that his talmidim are commit- does not speak any divrei chol. As the who was honored with the premiere ted to coming on time to tefillah and Rosh Yeshiva recently celebrated his Rebetzin Basha Scheinberg O”H sedorim He also noted that the Rosh 100th birthday (ba‘h), the video ended Memorial Award, several outstand- Yeshiva would invariably express ha- with his personal message. “Ani L’dodi ing honorees, the inspiring words of koras hatov to the Rebetzin during his V’dodi Li,” he said. “I give over my guf Rabbi Paysach Krohn, and the volume English mussar shmuessen. and all my possessions to you, Ribo- called “The Grand Rebetzin” that was A recent talmid of Yeshivas Torah no Shel Olam. I am nothing. It’s all distributed. After all that, the Din- Ore, Eli Gross was presented with the yours. And I wish to thank you for it.” ner concluded with the dramatic and Young Alumni Award. Eli’s eagerness The official program may have powerful completion of the sefer To- to help support the Yeshiva motivated ended but in a sense the excitement rah in memory of the Rebetzin and him to accept this honor. “It’s the least was just beginning. A precious se- the joyous music and dancing that I can do,” he said, “for my Rebbeim fer Torah was written in memory of followed. Surely there has never been who were not just great role models, the Rebetzin and those present were Presentation to R' Yoel Brand a Dinner quite like this one. but also great friends.” When he asked zoche to watch its completion before Rabbi Dovid Weinberger, Rab- the Rebbeim what inspires them to their very eyes. According to a dear binic Chairman, opened the program become so dedicated to their talmi- talmid, R’ Yaakov Singer, “The sefer with brief remarks about the tremen- dim, they simply answered him, “It all Torah will eternalize her memory.” dous role which Rebetzin Scheinberg comes from the Rosh Yeshiva.” The Several individuals were called upon played in the development of the Ye- Rosh Yeshiva’s mandate has always to fill in the remaining osios, while the shiva. “Decades of mesiras nefesh,” been: “Teach your talmidim as if they very last one, the ‘lamed’ of 'Yisroel', he said, “brought forth hundreds of are your children.” was saved for the Rosh Yeshiva him- talmidim.” He added that she had the The evening’s Guest Speaker, Rabbi self. tremendous zechus of “eishes chover Paysach Krohn, expressed his person- All eyes were glued to the video k’chover” and offered his blessing that al hakoras hatov to the Rosh Yeshiva screen as we watched the sofer gently “the Rosh Yeshiva should continue to for being the pillar and the backbone guide the Rosh Yeshiva’s aging hand in be a beacon to klal yisroel.” of the Mattesdorf community. He de- performing this meaningful mitzvah Rebetzin Ruchoma Shain is well scribed the amazing scene that takes in honor of his dear Rebetzin. When known as the celebrated author and place on Simchas Torah evening in the os was filled in, cries of Mazel Tov! educator, whose personal story “All that neighborhood. “After hakofos,” Mazel Tov! filled the air and the music For the Boss” continues to set the stan- he said, “the Rosh Yeshiva is accom- began. dard for excellence in Jewish publish- panied by hundreds of talmidim and The hour was getting late, but how Presentation to Ezra Shasho ing. Rebetzin Shain is also the sister of yungaleit as he walks to his home on 2 could we possibly walk away? The Rebetzin Scheinberg a"h, and the two Panim Me’iros. It looks like a king on Rosh Yeshiva held the sefer Torah un- are known to have been extremely the day of his coronation.” der a chupah, while circles of talmi- close. So it was totally appropriate Rabbi Krohn spoke about the Rosh dim danced around him, in a joyous that the Rebetzin Basha Scheinberg Yeshiva’s odyssey, telling us about how and emotional display of kovod haTo- a"h Memorial Award was presented to he and his wife, when both were still rah. There was a look of serenity and Rebetzin Shain for a lifetime of chizuk in their teens, spent five years in the satisfaction on the Rosh Yeshiva’s face. and hisorerus. Her sons accepted the Mir in Europe half a world away from It was the look of someone who had award on her behalf and spoke about their families. Upon their return, the just paid the ultimate tribute to his the piety, humility, and temimus of Rosh Yeshiva was a marbitz Torah in dear and beloved Rebetzin. And she, their very special parents. Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim for 25 years. of course, was no doubt smiling down Rabbi Tzvi Piontnica, a beloved Later, he opened Torah Ore. “In 1965,” from the Heavens upon this special Maggid Shiur in Yeshivas Torah Ore, said Rabbi Krohn, “he came to Eretz simcha. was presented with the Harbotzas To- Yisroel for the first time. He was so rah award. “We are all part of the great enamored by the beauty of Yerusha- Torah Ore family,” he said. He also ex- Presentation to Eli Gross
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Flatbush I had the wonderful opportunity to spend this past Shab- Hi, before we get to part III, I would like to share a com- bos with Rabbi Paysach Krohn. Always a vort and story at ment I received from one of my readers. “I read your column Events hand with a truly magnetic personality. I was there to daven, every week to learn about photography and not to read about and sing Zemiros while he was there to inspire all the guests. the past". Wow, I thought people would enjoy reading about The Shabbos unified all types of Yiddin from different the way photography used to be.” This is part III; we have one November 6, 2010 backgrounds. We take for granted how at times a simple story more article in the Sid Perris series. I, for one, enjoyed read- Kings Highway Shabbos Parade or nice gesture can truly touch hearts & make a difference in ing about the past, I welcome your comments. And now on to Kings Highway & Ocean Parkway people's lives. part III. 11:45 am Rabbi Eli & Zaka Glaser of Baltimore both Certified Nu- The most popular 35mm camera was Leica camera. During trition, Wellness, and Weight Management Consultants are the Korean War the Nikon became the most popular 35mm November 7, 2010 those type of people. A couple who together work & strive camera. Other 35mm cameras companies began to appear. Agudath Israel of America to make the world a better place to be. Several years ago they But the only camera that most of the professional photogra- Asifa started Soveya, a non-profit organization providing educa- phers used at weddings was the 4x5 Crown Graphic. In the Kingsway Jewish Center tional and coaching services to adults, children, communities late fifties, the first portable electronic flash was introduced.
November 9, 2010 and schools regarding the issues of nutrition, wellness and It weighed 15 pounds. At the end of a wedding it felt like it Yeshiva Toras Emes obesity prevention & have changed the lives of so many all weighed 50 pounds. I am not sure if name of the flash was Dinner across the globe ever since. called Ansco. I am sure that there were other companies Ateres Chynka The Shabbos was about being strong & choosing a healthy As the years progressed, newer and smaller cameras began way of living and featured creative lectures & workshops on to appear. Movies went from 16mm to 8mm and in color. Col- Mayan Yisroel eating & sleeping. or film was introduced but we were still using the 4x5 Crown Remembering the Kedoshim of Soveya offers educational workshops, wellness seminars, Graphic. Mumbai Young Israel of Avenue K employee training programs, teleconferences, Shabbatons, Newer catering halls began to open: Terrace on the Park, weight-loss camps, newsletters, CD’s, recorded inspiration- Cotillion Terrace, Armon Terrace, Benson Chateau, Menorah November 10, 2010 al messages, weight-loss coaching and nutrition consulta- Temple, Aperion Manor etc. caterers were branching out into Bikur Cholim of Flatbush tion for adults, children and families. They are Changing many hotels. There was a time when there was a shortage of Tea / Chinese Auction the world-One pound at a time. For more information call Shomer Shabbos photographers. 888-8-SOVEYA (876-8392) or 443-501-3082 and on the web When color film became more plentiful, newer profession- Project Inspire at www.Soveya.com. al cameras appeared. Hasselblad and Bronica was the choice Rebbetzin Tzippora Heller – Women’s of the wedding professional. The size of the color film went Lecture from 35 mm to 2-1/4 by 2-3/4, or 2-1/4x 2-1/4. Movies went Agudah of Avenue L Shloime Dachs is a noted singer & founder of to super 8 film and in color. Movies evolved into super 8 Shloime Dachs Orchestra 718.377.8375 sound movies. Professional color labs began to open, they ca- November 11, 2010 tered only to the professional Photographer. Kodak was the Hakhel Yarchei Kallah Agudath Israel of Madison only film we used; eventually Fuji film came into the market to compete with Kodak. Most of the professional photogra- November 15, 2010 phers stayed with Kodak film. 35mm cameras became very Project Inspire strong. And built in flash became the norm and the prices Flatbush Shabbaton yuc nzk dropped as just about every household had a 35mm camera. Flatbush The cost of developing November 16, 2010 Pictures were anywhere from 15 cents to 2.00 depending The Hebron Fund Simchas on the size of the picture. Computers arrived and the shidduch Annual Dinner between photography and computers created a new world: the arrival of digital photography. November 20, 2010 Engagements The arrival of video movies came on the scene and it revo- Chai Lifeline Meir Silberberg & Zahava Myers lutionized the entire movie industry. This basically marked Annual Chinese Auction Gedalia Wolman & Sarina Tiecher the demise of the 8mm home movie industry. The old Bolex Leiby Tusk & Musha Leah Scher camera became paperweights. Only Chassidim still request- November 21, 2010 ed movies as they did not want TV screens in their homes. Mirrer Yeshiva WEDDING There were two competing systems one was called beta and Annual Dinner the other was called VHS. Eventually VHS was the winner and Rose Castle Naftali Olshwang & Tehila Rabinowitz Yudi Hochheiser & Faigie Brick most of the machines used to view the video were VHS. I still remember the first video machine I bought was an RCA. It November 21, 2010 Chaim Shmaryahu Lieff & Michal Schwartz cost 1250.00. The video movie camera then evolved into the Agudah Women of Flatbush digital recorder which eventually led to smaller video cameras Annual Tehilim Brunch WEDDING and this also led to the arrival of the digital camera. Twin girls to Danny & Reva Kiss November 30, 2010 Aaron Akselrud is the owner of Akselrud Studio 718.338.6536 RCCS Send your Flatbush Simchas to [email protected] Chinese Auction
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Angela Haupt leftovers from a restaurant, you have to do your part to help reduce the risk of coming If a restaurant inspector barged into down with a food-borne illness.” your kitchen tomorrow, would it pass To protect those who dine out, restau- the test--or would he threaten to shut rant inspectors scrutinize every square you down? Clipboard in hand, he’d check inch of a commercial kitchen--from floor the temperature inside the refrigerator. to ceiling and all surfaces in between. Warmer than 40 degrees? Violation. Raw Among other things, they look for work- meat stored above ready-to-eat food? More ers who are sick or don’t wash their hands, points off. Same goes for dirty, cracked perishables that sit out, dirty equipment, eggs, and swollen, leaking, or rusted cans and not cooking, storing, or reheating food of food. And don’t even think about smok- at the proper temperature. ing while you’re cooking. The health department won’t be sending At least one in seven home kitchens an inspector into your kitchen, of course. would flunk a restaurant-type health in- The inspector is you. But by imposing basic spection, a recent study by the Los Angeles standards that commercial kitchens have to tying long hair back will suffice when “If you’re washing a chicken in the sink, County Department of Public Health sug- follow, you’ll lessen your family’s chances you’re cooking at home. Use gloves if you you’re spreading its bacteria all around,” gests, and only three out of five would earn of joining the 325,000 people hospitalized have a cut, sore, or rash. Remove rings and she says. “Then you put the chicken in the an A or B. Since food consumed at home or 5,000 killed each year by salmonella, E. bracelets, and keep your fingernails clean oven and start washing the tomatoes, and is the source of roughly half of the nation’s coli, and other food-borne bugs. and trim, says registered dietitian Sarah if one falls in the sink, it’s just been con- annual 76 million cases of food-borne ill- Preparing food: Krieger, a spokesperson for the American taminated.” nesses, that’s worrisome. All containers and utensils that touch Dietetic Association. Restaurant inspectors pay close atten- “Sometimes we get a little sloppy in our food should be clean--and at least 20 sec- “Jewelry is dirty. Wash your hands and tion to temperature. To meet their stan- own kitchens,” says Joan Salge Blake, a reg- onds of soap and hot water will ensure that remove anything that could hold dirt.” dards, poultry and stuffed meats must be istered dietitian and nutrition professor at your hands will be, too. While restaurants Even slick-looking fingernail polish can cooked to about 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Boston University. “Whether you’re bring- require workers to wear caps or hair nets crack and collect germs, and long, artificial Once cooked, hot foods must be kept at or ing raw food into your home to prepare or to keep stray strands from tainting food, nails--which break easily--sometimes end above 140 degrees until served. A decent up in food. food thermometer makes sure meals are Multiple cutting boards--one for meat, cooked until safe-- “Cook’s Illustrated,” the poultry, and fish, a second for vegetables, foodie’s Consumer Reports, found several and a third for bread--will prevent cross- good ones under $20. contamination. Meat juices can linger in Food that’s been partly cooked, like pre- cracks and crevices, tainting anything else browned meat, should be refrigerated im- chopped on the same board. To further re- mediately, says Jonathan Fielding, director duce cross-contamination, don’t rinse raw of the Los Angeles County Department meat or poultry, says Salge Blake. of Public Health, who oversaw the study. Room temperature encourages the growth
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Use a humidifi er in your baby’s room, as dry air can irritate a sore throat. Treating Your Baby’s Do not use throat lozenges, as babies can choke on them. Do not use anesthetic sprays, as they aren’t meant for babies. Do give your Sore Throat & Cold Sores baby lots of cuddling. Th at always helps.
Claire McCarthy, M.D. Q: What can I put on a cold sore on a Has visible sores in the mouth. 14-month-old baby? Q: What can be used for a 7 month- Is either much crankier or much sleep- A: You don’t need to put anything on it. old who has a sore throat or strep throat? ier than usual. Cold sores are caused by a virus, the her- A: Strep throat is very rare in infants, Has a rash. pes virus, and are spread by contact, such but sore throats from common cold viruses Doesn’t improve within two to three as when saliva or other secretions of the happen all the time. It’s not always so easy days. infected person touch another person. to know when an infant has a sore throat; If none of that is going on, or if your Sometimes children get lots of sores -- not sometimes the only sign is crankiness and doctor has checked your baby and isn’t just on the lips but inside the mouth as well. reluctance to eat or drink. concerned, then there are a few things you Sores inside the mouth can be quite painful, Because it is hard to know exactly what’s can do to help the baby feel better: making it hard for some children to drink, going on with an infant, and because a sore Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen so doctors will occasionally prescribe medi- throat can be part of a more serious illness, (check with your doctor for the correct cations to coat the sores and make drinking it’s important to check in with your doctor dose). more comfortable. But for the few sores that if your baby: Give cool drinks, as they feel best going appear on or near the lips, nothing is gener- Has a high fever (102 degrees Fahren- down. ally recommended, except staying away from a fever, call your doctor. Together you can heit or higher), or any fever that lasts more If there are mouth sores, avoid anything acidic or salty foods, which can burn. With a decide if it truly is a cold sore, and whether than a couple of days. salty or acidic (like orange juice or lemon- little time and patience, cold sores go away by any further tests or treatments make sense. Has any trouble breathing. ade) as they can sting. themselves.
Is refusing all liquids, especially if the baby If your baby is breastfed, breastfeed as much If your child is having a lot of discomfort (c) 2008 PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD is wetting fewer diapers, has a dry mouth or as possible; the milk goes down easily, and the from the sore, if it has a golden yellow scab, COLLEGE. fewer tears. antibodies in the milk help fi ght the infection. if there is pus inside it, or if your child has
CoNTINuED FRoM PAgE 54 of bacteria, so minimizing how long food milk shouldn’t go in the designated spots to date-label left overs to keep track of how surfaces (with a clean cloth, or there’s not sits out--no longer than two hours, ideally- on the fridge door because that’s where long they’ve been around. Restaurants are re- much point). Speaking of cleaning imple- -is important. they’re more likely to spoil. Surprisingly, quired to mark all containers and food items ments: “If your sponge doesn’t look like A casserole, large pot of soup, lasagna, the vegetable bin typically harbors more with a description of what’s inside and when a sponge anymore, buy a new one,” says or other hot dish made for the week should bacteria than areas where meat is stored, it will be discarded. Salge Blake. be promptly divided among smaller con- which tend to be cleaned more oft en; pro- Maintaining the kitchen: “Dish rags should be washed every day, tainers to promote cooling and avoid heat- duce is generally dumped in without being Cockroaches, rodents, fl ies, and other because you don’t want to mop up chicken ing up the other items in the refrigerator. washed, carrying contaminants inside. vermin are unwelcome diners in any kitch- juices on the counter and then use that rag In the refrigerator: “When you clean the fridge, clean all of en, and restaurant inspectors dock points to dry clean dishes.” Use paper towels to Setting the fridge no higher than 40 de- it,” says Salge Blake. “We can’t see bacteria, for droppings and other evidence like holes clean meat juices, and let dishes air dry in grees Fahrenheit will discourage bacterial so even though something looks clean, it chewed in bags--and for actual insects, of the drainer. growth, says Salge Blake. Th is obviously might not be.” course. To prevent infestation, opened box- Th at chipped knife or rusty can opener depends on the accuracy of your refrigera- It’s a good idea to cover and space all es of crackers and cereal should be tightly you’ve been clinging to? Worth replacing. tor’s thermometer, so be sure yours works. refrigerated food at least a quarter inch sealed with clips or twist ties. Sugar and oth- “When you have things that are broken Th ermometers should be positioned to- apart, so air can circulate freely. And er staples should be kept covered. or have bad nicks, it’s harder to get in there ward the front of the fridge, not the back, please, toss out products that have reached “I keep flour, cornmeal, sugar, and and make sure they’re clean,” says Fielding. since the front warms up fi rst when the their expiration date. Left overs generally all those things in the refrigerator,” says “Th ose spots can harbor germs. You don’t door is opened. hit their limit aft er three or four days. Krieger. An inspector wouldn’t want to see have to be fanatical, but you do need to be Location matters in the refrigerator as “You really can’t go by the sniff test alone. Rover or Fluff y in the kitchen, either. careful.” much as it does in real estate. Drip-prone Absolutely, if it smells bad, throw it out. To debug shelves and cabinets, fi ll the products like raw meat, poultry, and fi sh But if it doesn’t, that doesn’t mean it hasn’t sink with hot water and a splash of bleach belong on the lowest shelves. Eggs and spoiled,” Krieger says. It’s also not a bad idea every couple of days and wipe down the (c) 2010 U.S. News and World Report
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Baking Tips For Cookies Recipe File
Rochelle Rothman In preparation of our annual family Chanukah party, I try to pre-test many new kinds of confections. Many of them were homemade. During the winter months nothing makes a home more inviting than the aroma of fresh baked cookies! I usually make sure to stock up on the necessary in- gredients so I can bake different types of recipes when I’m “in the mood”. The following recipe calledSNOWBALLS , is a cook- ie recipe that is quick and easy to bake. When my boys were little, they enjoyed rolling the dough and watching them “grow” into “yummy” snowball cookies. I have a really funny story about this recipe in my cookbook, NOT JUST A COOKBOOK, dealing with this exact adventure. Lots of mishaps can happen especially when baking with “little helpers”. I double and triple the recipe because it freezes very well. I am also sharing another long time favorite called Split Seconds. It really describes how long these cookies stay in my cookie canister! Here are a several tips to keep in mind when plan- ning to bake any cookie recipe: SNOWBALLS SPLIT SECONDS 1. Remember to read through the recipe completely before you attempt to make it. It’s frustrating to dis- ½ cup confectioner’s sugar 2 cups flour cover you’re short on chocolate chips when you’re mix- 1 tsp. vanilla extract ½ teaspoon baking powder ing up a batch of Chocolate Chip cookies! ¼ tsp. salt 1 egg 2. Today we can line our baking pans with silicone 2 ¼ cups flour 2/3 cup sugar baking mats or parchment paper for even baking and an 8 oz. margarine ¾ cup margarine easier cleanup. You save precious time, since you don’t ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans 2 teaspoon vanilla have to wash the pans between batches. In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar un- 3. Beat the eggs into the dough one at a time. Don’t Cream sugar, salt and margarine. Gradually til mixed well. Add egg, flour, baking powder and over-beat them because the sugar-egg mixture should add vanilla, flour and nuts. Roll into 1” balls and vanilla. Make a rope out of the dough on a floured not be fluffy as in a cake. All that air will puff up the bake on ungreased cookie sheet 10-12 minutes at pastry sheet. Divide rope into 3 parts and lay on an cookies which will then sink during baking. 400 degrees. Cool 5 minutes and coat with addi- ungreased cookie sheet. Make center depressions 4. Most cookie recipes tell you to use a light hand tional confectioner’s sugar. Freezes very well in any with finger all down length. Fill depression with when you add dry ingredients. Mix it just until the flour Tupperware freezer container. jam or candy. Bake at 350 degrees for 15- 20 min- disappears into the dough, then stop. utes. Cut into slices while hot. 5. The fastest, easiest, and cleanest way to roll cookie Freezes well, but it will never make it to the dough for cutout cookies is to roll them between two freezer! sheets of wax paper or plastic wrap. A dusted board requires more clean-up time. 6. Line brownie or “cookie bars” with the new non- stick foil available today. Use enough foil to overlap on Ladies Shiurim Directory the edges to create a “handle” for easier removal from Special Community Shiurim submitted by various Kehillos the pan to your storage container. This again saves you more cleanup time. Maggid shiur Topic Time Location 7. Always cool your baking sheets between batches. Your cookies won’t bake well when they melt before it Harav Eliezer Every 2nd Khal Zichron hits the oven. Various Topics Monday Eve. Avrohom Yaakov Dovid Rapaport 8:30 PM 3203 Bedford Avenue 8. Most recipes tell you to remove the cookies right away from the cookie sheet. Use a wide flat spatula to Shabbos rabbi DANIEL EISENBACH Tehillim Avenue N Jewish Center lift the cookies onto cooling racks that are raised. Air 5:00 PM Corner Ave N & East 4th should circulate around the cookies to prevent soggy bottoms. Shabbos Young Israel of Midwood rabbi snow Parsha 9. Never pack crispy cookies and moist, chewy 4:35 PM cookies together in the same Tupperware container. Alternate Rabbi Avrohom Congregation Bnei Israel When packed together, they all become soft quite fast. Wednesdays Tehillim/Tefillah 3190 Bedford Avenue Crisp, crunchy cookies stay amazingly fresh in Tupper- Garfinkel 8:00 pm ware containers. agudah women Shabbos 10. I like to include an index card with a copy of Parsha Congregation Sfard the recipe when giving some as a gift. It makes the re- of flatbush 3:15 PM 1575 Coney Island Ave. ceiver feel special and saves her the inevitable phone call Rabbi Zechariah Wednesdays for that recipe! Better yet, give them a copy of my dvd Weekly Chabura Ohr Naava recipe organizer and they’ll be able to add all their own Wallerstein 8:30 pm 2201 East 23rd Street recipes to make their life easier! Sundays Mrs. Ivy Kalazan Tefilah Ohr Naava Over 550 recipes & tips are featured in Rochelle’s humorous and 8:00 pm 2201 East 23rd Street entertaining cookbook, NOT JUST A COOKBOOK. Check out www. notjustacookbook.com for FREE recipes and to order your copy online, or call 718-258-0415 for store information. The new DVD Shuls and Rabbonim are welcome to submit shiurim for this column via email: [email protected] can be ordered at www.bestrecipeorganizer.com.
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The Clueless Cook
Every once in a while some- My sisters and I, however, thing so bizarre, so extraordinary have invented the perfect lunch happens to me that feel compelled (or snack) solution. We make our to share it. Th is story doesn’t relate own delicious, personalized pizzas to cooking, but I feel compelled to in minutes using wraps, tomato share it with you anyway. Th is past sauce, cheese, vegetables and spices. Monday, I hailed a taxi in Manhat- While staying with my family over tan. It looked like all the other yel- Succos, someone made one for my low taxis I’ve seen driving recklessly husband who immediately became around the city, until I climbed in. a huge fan. He hasn’t stopped mak- I found myself with a female ing them since! taxi driver. I commented how Th ese pizzas are great because refreshing it was to see a female they’re so versatile: you can use taxi driver. She laughed and asked any kind of wraps, sauce, cheese, me where I was from and where vegetables, or spices. One of my I had gone to high school. I told sisters has a rather sophisticated her where I was from and not pallet and makes hers with mari- wanting to confuse her with the nara sauce, goat cheese, tomatoes Hebrew Bais Yaakov name of my and oregano. Another sister tops high school brushed the question her mini pizzas with pineapple (!). off with a vague answer of a reli- You can also use cottage cheese gious day school in Brooklyn. for a low fat, low calorie pizza. She persisted, though, on my Some ideas for vegetable top- telling her the correct name of my pings are: mushrooms, peppers, COOKING DEFINI- high school and responded to my onions, corn, spinach, and olives. TIONS… (now you answer with “Sure, that’s Rabbi X’s You won’t believe how fast and can really know what school!” I was so shocked, I nearly easy it is to make these pizzas for these words mean) fainted. lunch. Add a scoop of tuna on the “I went to there for elementary side (for some extra protein) and Blanch: a cooking method school,” she told me, “and then I you’re set. that preserved the freshness and traveled to Williamsburg for the texture of vegetables by boiling Bais Yaakov high school.” She BECAUSE IT DOESN’T them for a short time, placing proudly told me that she was the GROW ON TREES… them in ice water, and then slow- only female Shomer Shabbos taxi ly reheating them. It is also an ex- driver in the city! She responded (mon ey saving tips) cellent method for removing the to my worries of her safety by a Constantly buying drinks like skin of tomatoes and almonds. saying that, like anything else, one Snapple, iced tea, soda, and sugary needs “bitachon in the abeshter juices are a sure way to waste mon- Ex: Because I detest mushy and common sense”. ey and calories. Most of the drinks vegetables, I oft en blanch them to Not the usual small talk one just mentioned have virtually no use in pasta dishes and stir fries. hears in a New York City taxi. nutritional value, and you and your wallet are better off without them. Ooooops- Thanks to my A FEW OF MY FAVOR- Water, on the other hand, is a sister-in-law I realized that the ITE THINGS… (make healthy and shockingly cheap al- Banana Bread recipe from Issue ternative. Water makes up 60 per- 2 is missing 1 ½ cups of fl our. I them one of yours too) cent of your body’s composition apologize to one and all. Making lunch can be a chal- and is required in all of its sys- lenge and a pain. tems. Since doctors anyway rec- Breakfast foods are usually ommend that you drink 8-9 cups For comments, suggestions, and week- ly email: [email protected]. Wrap Pizzas fast and easy to make. You pretty of water every day, you might as much know your options: eggs, well save yourself some money You’ll need: oatmeal, toast, pancakes. Dinner and cut down on those expensive Large wraps is pretty well covered with tril- and unhealthy drinks. Tomato or marinara sauce lions of recipes fl oating around You can create Cheese (shredded is easiest) out there. Lunch, though, is a tasty water drinks Vegetables (optional) mysterious, odd meal stuck in by squeezing in Spices middle of your busy day and has some lemon, lime (pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano) a habit of being sadly forgotten or or grapefruit. turning into a culinary rut. Making your own Spread the sauce evenly onto the wrap leaving a half You know what I’m talking iced tea is an easy inch crust around the edge. Sprinkle with cheese. Top about. I myself have been through and cheap alterna- with vegetables. 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Life is full of ups and downs, gle for a while inside, and once they break challenges and successes, frustrations and open, it takes about 10-20 minutes for them disappointments. We all strive to have bal- to finally get out. They proceed to hang up- ance and completion in all areas of our lives side down for a few hours so that their wings but in our search for constancy we seem to can dry and become rigid enough to fly. live in a cycle of highs and lows. That’s the na- If any of this process is disrupted it can ture of the human condition. So often we feel have disastrous results. The butterfly can- F e a t u r i n g like life is coasting smoothly, and then we are not be helped when it is inside the cocoon. faced with a challenge and it totally throws If it is helped out of the chrysalis it will not REBBETZIN LEAH KOHN as M.C. us off balance! When that happens, what do develop strength in its’ wings. If the wings MRS. CHANA JURAVEL we do? We attempt to straighten ourselves don’t dry out and harden, it won’t be able to MRS. YAEL KAISMAN out. It isn’t easy to do. There are so many fac- fly correctly. All of these things take time REBBETZIN PESHI NEUBERGER tors that go into achieving life balance for we and patience, and if you try to interfere with F o l l o w e d b y i n t e r a c t i v e q u e s t i o n s f ro m t h e a u d i e n c e are complex beings. The challenges manifest the process, a seeming act of kindness is in themselves in so many different areas of our reality cruel! By interfering in the process To have your questions on decisions lives, too; inside ourselves, in our interper- you will certainly keep the butterfly from addressed at the evening, please email [email protected] sonal relationships, within our families and reaching its true potential. or fax 718-252-3342 even in our communal relationships and be- Similarly, our struggles are there to make yond. So many people are struggling today us strong. 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But it is no less true that the declared mo- manifestation of one of the biases that buzz inces- House for Rent tivation of the vast majority of terrorists who santly in the air of NPR’s studios. E. 20’s 1 fam 50/100 s/h 5 large beds, 5 baths fi n have harmed Americans in recent years, and Part of that bias buzz is evident in the net- of those who seek to harm more of them, has work’s treatment of classical Orthodox Juda- basmt, asking $4,750 been an understanding of Islam. One rightly ism. On the religion program NPR distributes, feels sympathy for the many Muslims of good mention of Jewish Orthodoxy is virtually ab- will who are viewed fearfully by others. But sent. Overwhelmingly, what references to Or- only someone drunk on a misguided notion thodox Jews have been made on public radio of liberalism could fail to recognize that such have focused not on the Orthodox communi- nervousness is rooted, for better or worse, in ty’s vibrancy, growth, charity or study-ethic but unfortunate actuality. rather on the fact that Israel’s chief rabbinate Th e day aft er Mr. Williams’ canning, NPR’s refuses to recognize heterodox movements, on CEO, Vivian Schiller, told an audience at the obstinate Orthodox “settlers” in Israel-occupied Atlanta Press Club that Williams’ feelings about territories or on Jewish religious law’s delinea- NOTICE OF SALE Muslims should have remained between him tion of particular roles for women. and “his psychiatrist or his publicist.” Although In that, as it happens, NPR has considerable SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF KINGS she later apologized, her comment brightly re- company in the Jewish media world, where or- fl ected a mindset that many would argue is gans claiming to be comprehensive and objec- indigenous to NPR, one that, amid much else, tive largely ignore the haredi world or, when NYCTL 2006-A TRuST, AND THE BANK oF NEW YoRK AS considers relating acts of terror to their perpe- they don’t, present it in a harsh light or as trators’ beliefs to be evidence of a mental dis- represented by the misbehaviors of individual CoLLATERAL AgENT AND CuSToDIAN FoR THE NYCTL order. Orthodox Jews. “Progressive” societal or reli- 2006-A TRuST, Plaintiff against ESTATE oF FEDRICKA P. And yet, the very day Mr. Williams was gious developments, by contrast, are routinely shown the NPR door, a Wall Street Journal reported as causes for celebration. EARLE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of web interview of Ms. Schiller was published in Th ere’s nothing inherently wrong, of course, Foreclosure and Sale duly entered SEPTEMBER 9, 2010, which she responded to the assertion that NPR with a medium being parochial or partisan. has a reputation as being very liberal. “No,” she Th e Orthodox periodicals that abound are I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at averred. “We don’t have a particular political precisely that. But those papers are entirely RooM 224 F/K/A 274, KINgS CouNTY SuPREME CouRT, persuasion.” and responsibly up-front about their classical If more ludicrous words have been spoken Judaism-informed perspectives. 360 ADAMS STREET, BRooKLYN, NY 11201 on the 18TH of late, they don’t come easily to mind. What’s dangerous is the perception that a One can certainly choose to approve of NPR’s slanted medium is in fact bias-free. Short of DAY oF NoVEMBER, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. SAID PREMISES take on social, political and international issues. witnessing a blatantly revealing misstep like KNoWN AS 138 PRoSPECT PLACE, BRooKLYN, NEW But not even the world’s best defense lawyer could NPR’s recent one, most consumers of news make the case that the network doesn’t have a might not realize that the great bulk of what YoRK. BLoCK 1157 AND LoT 23. Approximate amount take, doesn’t see the world through a particular they consume is anything but objective. of lien $18,017.85 plus interest & costs. Premises will be lens. Th rough that looking glass, people who kill Th ere will be future unguarded media mo- unarmed innocents are not terrorists but “mili- ments from time to time, when the prejudices sold subject to provisions of fi led judgment and terms of tants”; and their victims (like pregnant Tali Hatuel of “information” purveyors are so fl agrantly and her four young daughters, murdered in cold evident that they can’t be fi nessed. Th e trick, sale. Index Number 25956/07. blood in 2004) “provok[ers of] bloodshed.” (Th e though – and it’s an important one for anyone Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Report- concerned with truth – is remembering that ing in America – CAMERA – has a thick dossier even when the biases aren’t plainly in sight, JON LEFKOWITZ, ESQ., REFEREE on NPR’s point of view regarding the Israeli-Arab they’re still very much there, busily buzzing WINDELS MARX LANE & MITTENDORF, LLP confl ict.) Politically and socially “progressive” po- away in the background. ATToRNEY(S) FoR PLAINTIFF sitions are routinely glorifi ed (and their opposites 156 WEST 56TH STREET subtly disparaged) on NPR; and the network ac- © 2010 AM ECHAD RESOURCES cords “multiculturalism” something akin to the Rabbi Shafran is Director of Public Affairs NEW YoRK, NY 10019 reverence religious people reserve for the Creator. for Agudath Israel of America. Th e Williams debacle was only a particularly clear
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Rabbi Yechiel Spero Reprinted with permission from Kalman ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications the Camel Davening & BY SOLOMON MEHLMAN v"g Diamonds
I’m Kalman, the Camel, In the great beis medrash, the daven- ing had gone on for almost three hours. I can walk on sand! Little Menachem was having a hard time I always obey my sitting through it all. He quietly dav- ened the silent Mussaf Shemoneh Esrei, master’s command. checked to see ifh is father was looking, and slipped out before Kedushah was I carry heavy loads, said. He was just a little boy and fi gured and I travel far that his father would not notice that he was not there. He probably had so much Across hot deserts - else on his mind. Aft er all, his father was and I have no car! the Rebbe. But Menachem was not so lucky. Im- mediately aft er davening, one of the chas- I work very hard, sidim came over to Menachem and told but I don’t complain! him that his father wanted to see him. mitzvah Menachem ran to his father’s offi ce. As It’s a I do, his father entered the room and sat down, and much “schar” I gain! he called for Menachem to come close. “Menachem, I want to describe to you An Excerpt from The Cherry on Top, A Kosher Junior Cookbook what Hashem’s crown looks like.” He held That’s why I want by Chaya Feigy grossman: 718.436.4223 / [email protected] out his hands as if he were actually hold- to talk to you! ing a crown in them, looked at where the There’s an easier crown would be, and began to describe it. Menachem looked at his father’s hands mitzvah that you can do! too, and felt as if he, too, could see the crown. Th e Rebbe described the crown When someone - covered with all of sorts of diamonds and jewels, shiny and beautiful. All of you know is very sick, a sudden the Rebbe stared at his crown There’s a mitzvah to do, and seemed to notice something wrong. and please be quick! “Look, Menachem, do you see what I see?” Menachem looked but obviously there was nothing to see. Go visit that person, His father explained, “Th ere’s a jewel no matter how far! missing from the Aibeshter’s crown! Do you know why? Because whenever a Yid Go by foot, or go by car! answers to Kedushah, he places a jewel in Hashem’s crown. We even say ‘Keser “Bikur Cholim” yitnu lecha Hashem Elokeinu -A Crown mitzvah is given to You, Hashem our G-d.’ is the ’s name Menachem’s eyes fi lled with tears; he The person who’s sick had missed his chance to add a jewel in will be glad you came! the crown of Hashem. He was very disap- pointed and promised never to walk out of davening again. He had surely learned And if someone who’s his lesson. Menachem grew up … and sick is friendless or poor, had the chance to place many jewels in hashem’s crown – because he became a Your visit will cheer him, great Rebbe himself. and help bring a cure!
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