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FROM THE EDITOR Building A Political Wall A Better Place Around The Torah BY LARRY GORDON BY JAKE NOVAK t is not yet three months, though it seems like the tragedy that o be truly wise, a person ﬁ rst needs to know what he doesn’t abbreviated the lives of Elisheva Kaplan and Yisroel Levin, a’h, is know. Isomething that we have been living with for a very long time. T But that would probably make Facebook really boring! The event that ended their lives took place on the morning of April 4, Sorry, Mark Zuckerberg, but we could all use a break from that chol ha’moed Pesach, and as the news became known, it rapidly devel- kind of behavior on social media. When every debate becomes an oped into one of those things that was seared into your psyche, and in excuse to shame people who may disagree with you, Jews and ev- all likelihood, you will always remember where you were and what you eryone else could really use a strong dose of rabbinic wisdom and were doing when you heard about it. patience instead. Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to sit for an hour or so with But this week, we saw too many of those rabbis wade right into Elisheva’s parents, Leah and Joel Kaplan, and Continued on Page 14 the debate over our government’s policy of Continued on Page 18

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June 22 - 8:11 PM June 29 - 8:11 PM See Luach, Page 19 Features Index, See Page 8 See Pages 27 & 33 See Page 26 See Page 24 See Page 21 See Page 5 2 June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, 3 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 4 it will end in a positive way, and I do So this past Shabbos afternoon, at HEARD IN THE hope at some point over the summer about 5:00 p.m., this couple produced to report on the experience, but only, a baby girl who, on Monday, as I stat- of course, with the consent of the par- ed above, was named for my mother. BAGEL STORE ticipants. If they do not agree, then And no, it wasn’t a surprise, because dancing around the subject like I am as it turns out, of the four of us—my By Larry Gordon doing now will have to satisfy the in- daughter-in-law’s parents, my wife, formation seekers out there. and me—I’m the only one without a Then there is the matter of my son mom. Tradition being what it is, it was ALL IN A NAME and daughter-in-law who, as you may pretty clear that this child was going

n Monday, I had the privi- like that—after all, what is not to like lege in shul to name a second about summer? It is arguably the best They are a combination Ograndchild for my mom, Sora and greatest season of all. And it has June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, Rosa. This is the second grandchild been an especially long winter with of the past and future. born since her passing 15 months ago. the outdoor temperature seemingly Until just the other day, I thought this stuck somewhere between the 40- and was mostly a private event, and while 50-degree range until fairly recently. it was deeply meaningful, there real- In addition to that, I am currently recall, got married during the week to carry my mother’s name, though it ly wasn’t a compelling importance to in the midst of redding a shidduch that that I was sitting shivah for my mother is our personal practice not to insert share it in this space. I’m not free to expound on here—and just about 15 months ago. I will always ourselves into these things and to al- But as you can see, I’ve since I don’t know if I will ever be able to reflect upon those days with bemuse- low the young people to figure it out changed my mind and there are now say any more about it—but it will have ment, still unable to fully grasp the and do as they please. a few reasons why. But first, as long to be sufficient for now to say that it uniqueness and specialness of those Now, even though it was somewhat as I am free-associating, let me say is very fascinating in the twists and conflicting emotions playing them- obvious how this was going to turn that there are a number of things on turns it is presenting to a shidduch selves out almost simultaneously on out, for me it was still an event laden my mind. Firstly, once again, baruch novice like myself. I’m not exactly a dance floor and a low-to-the-ground with intense emotion that I cannot Hashem, summer is approaching. I sure where it is going, though I think leather shivah chair on the same day. say I was expecting. I was just explaining what was taking place the other day to a friend and how the matter rushed me as I was standing at the bimah on Monday morning, having been given the opportunity to formally name the child. The rabbi in the shul pointed to the rather simple paragraph I would re- cite that officially assigns a name to the newborn. My son, who was born in 1992, was named after my father, Nison, a’h. And now his child, his first, would carry my mother’s name, Sora Rosa. The idea that struck most profoundly was the recitation in that paragraph of the two names side by side; in this instance, it was Sora Rosa bas Nison. And all this was taking place a day after what would have been their 74th wedding anniversary. It was a beautiful sunny and already warm Monday morning here in New York. About an hour after we named the child in shul I received an unex- pected call from two of my cousins, Moshe and Kraindy, who were in Is- rael. They said that they were heading back to Jerusalem from up north, saw the sign to Bet Shemesh, and thought about stopping by to visit the kevarim of my parents high up on that moun- tain overlooking the impressive ter- rain of the Judean Hills. Moshe said to me over the phone that he was going to tell my mother that there was a new child carrying her name. I said to him that I appreciated that, but I had a feeling that she already knew in whatever realm that information is communicated from here to there. His response was that it is our obligation to transfer the information in the conventional fashion, the way we do those types of things here in this world. I heard what he had to say and I was intrigued by the idea. I felt particularly fortunate that they took it upon themselves to turn off the road and head for the cemetery in Bet Shemesh. On the matter of the new baby’s name, let me explain one more thing. About a half-year ago, my daughter,

Continued on Page 7 5 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 6 June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, BAGEL STORE 7 Continued from Page 4 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 Malkie, gave birth to a baby girl who is named for my mom. At the time though, my son-in-law, Moshe, had ARE YOU FINDING a grandmother who had half of my mom’s name—Sora. So they named the baby Rosa (or DATING CHALLENGING? Roza, depending on the pro- Let’s talk. nunciation you prefer). The fact is that this was the name that my mom was known by Zvi Klein LCSW through all her years—Rozy 917.626.6625 · [email protected] or, more formally, Rosalind. Cedarhurst · Brooklyn That was a great and satisfying day as it came just a few months after my mother’s passing at the age of 95. For a father and grandfather, the arrival of a new child, a representative of what will no doubt be a great and glorious future, the naming of the child for a person who preceded us by perhaps as much as a century, is the connection or the creation of a circuit that links our personal as well as national history with the present and the future. Our sages say that the naming of a child contains within it elements of Divine inspiration as the assignation of a name is not just for the purposes of identity but something that speaks volumes about the nature and character of the person. Knowing my Mom the way I did—all my life—I can attest that these kids have a lot to live up to and aspire to. They are a combination of the past and future, of what was and what will be, and for the now five- day-old baby, Sora Rosa bas Nison, a full-circle route that only a grandparent can fully understand or appreciate. We wish mazal tov and overflow- ing nachas to all.

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Rav Nachman: The people in the desert 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 for everyone to borrow white clothing stopped dying on this day. from others so that the poorer girls who Ullah: It was the day that Hoshea Ben lacked the fi nancial means to clothe Ellah undid the orchards that Yeravam themselves properly would not be em- placed to block passage of those who barrassed that they did not have some- wished to visit the Beis HaMikdash. Yer- thing to wear. Indeed, even the king’s avam had blocked them because he was daughter and the Kohein Gadol’s daugh- concerned that seeing the real kings of ter exchanged clothing. Israel would undermine his legitimacy. Undoing the blockage contributed to The Six Reasons Jewish unity. For Tu B'Av Rav Masna: It was the day that the So now we know what occurred on Romans allowed the victims of Beitar to this day. But why was Tu B’Av estab- be buried, and it was revealed that their lished initially? The Gemara provides a bodies had miraculously shown no de- number of diff erent reasons: composure. It is upon this answer that Rav Yehuda in the name of Shmuel: we will focus. Rav Masna explain the reason for its es- A law existed while we were in the des- It was the day that the cutting of the tablishment after it was observed? ert on account of the Bnos Tzlafchad. wood for the main altar in the Beis Ha- borne out from the Braisah having men- One possible answer may be that each This law banned the tribes from mar- Mikdash was fi nished because sunset tioned above that the king’s daughter of these opinions listed subscribes to a rying one another where it would cause was now earlier and the woods could no and the Kohein Gadol’s daughter also multiplicity of reasons why Tu B’Av was changes in an inheritance. This law was longer dry, so we celebrated the fact that partook in the exchange of clothing. actually observed. Perhaps they actual- rescinded in the 40th year on the 15th of this day now allowed them to learn. Beitar, however, was later! Beitar only ly do not argue with each other, and all Av. The joy inherent in rescinding this fell after the Roman Emperor Hadrian these reasons existed. Indeed, this is law caused the day to become very spe- Serious Historical came to power! This was many years af- what the Rashbam on 121a (“Yom She- cial and joyous. Problem ter the Beis HaMikdash was destroyed. hutar”) seems to imply. Rabba Bar Bar Chana in the name of There is a serious historical question, Hadrian was emperor from 117 CE to 138 Another possible response to this Rav Yochanan: The Tribe of Binyomin however, with reason number fi ve, pro- CE. The Beis HaMikdash was destroyed problem is found in the Gvuras Ari (Ta- was allowed to remarry into K'lal posed by Rav Masna. in 70 CE. There was no Kohein Gadol anis 31a). He seems to disagree with the Yisrael after the incident of Pilegesh The sources quoted in the Gemara in- during the time of Beitar! The Braisah aforementioned Rashbam and writes B’Givah (see Shoftim 19-21). This oc- dicate that Tu B’Av was observed during tells us that the daughter of the Kohein curred on the 15th and signified once the time of the Beis HaMikdash. This is Gadol also observed Tu B’Av. How could Continued on Page 14 14 HALACHIC MUSINGS chessed. But its primary purpose was not FROM THE EDITOR daughter have launched “Simchas El- Continued from Page 13 to commemorate any of the other inci- Continued from Front Cover isheva” in her memory. The idea, Joel dents. says, is to assist young brides by helping that the Braisah in Taanis only actually Much later, it also happened to be that talk about what happened and how they to defray some of the expenses that are refers to Yom Kippur and not to Tu B'Av. on this day the fallen of Beitar were al- are dealing with this life-altering matter associated with getting engaged, being [See statement of Rabbi Shimon Ben lowed to be buried. at this point in time. Over the past few a kallah, and getting married. Gamliel in the Mishnah in Taanis (26b): Coincidence? No, not at all. There is weeks, I have also been in touch with “We believe two things,” says Joel Ka- Israel never had grander days than Yom no coincidence from the Torah’s per- Shaya Levin to discuss the aftermath plan. “Elisheva and Yisroel are in a bet- Kippur and Tu B’Av.] spective. According to Rav Masna, the in his life and how he and his family are ter place, and they are together.” Sitting There are diffi culties, however, with rabbis reevaluated the days mentioned managing to pick up the pieces and deal opposite the Kaplans, I see that Leah both answers. Rav Masna seems to say in Megilas Taanis and knew that some- with the reality of what has occurred. manages to maintain her composure that the reason it was established was thing extraordinary happened here. First, it needs to be stated that re- while Joel, when he speaks about what because of his reason. While he may The special chesed of that day allowed gardless of the passage of time, and, as they have endured, is more prone to agree that the other things happened on for and enabled another chesed—that the many commented in the immediate af- tears, stopping himself halfway through that day, that was not the reason it was fallen of Beitar could be buried, and, to termath of the tragedy, there are really talking about an idea that would be too

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, established, in his view. The Rashbam’s the delight of their brethren, their bod- no words that can be strung together in much for any parent to handle. answer would thus require some further ies did not decompose. A recognition of any fashion that can capture the enor- “It has strengthened our emunah and understanding. this chessed caused a renewal in the 15th mity of what occurred and the impact it bitachon,” says Leah Kaplan. “We feel The Gvuras Ari’s response is diffi cult of Av. It would be fi lled with renewed will always have on these families and that we are sending Elisheva and Yis- to say, as well, because the intent of the purpose. This was stage two of Tu B’Av. so many others as well. roel packages to a diff erent realm by the Braisah in Taanis seems to be applying The point is that, in our analysis, ac- As many of the readers know, the good that we are able to do for others the idea to Tu B’Av as well. While one cording to Rav Masna there was a spe- story of Elisheva and Yisroel, a’h, is down here in our everyday, mundane could say that it is lav davka, that it does cial day of shidduchim where young a modern-day yeshivish love story. world.” not mean what the words imply, this is women and men were to meet for the Let me digress and say for a moment For Shaya Levin and his family, the diffi cult to propose. There is no symme- sole purpose of making shidduchim. It here that those are my words, not any project in memory of their son and his try that is generally associated with an happened in an en masse manner, just as of the family members’, though I feel kallah is through a program called “10K answer of lav davka. at our Rye Town Hilton wedding. that after speaking with Leah and Batay Yisroel.” The object here is the Joel there is no need to circumvent facilitation of 10,000 shidduchim at a Diff erent Answer Conclusion that reality. time when there is a mounting crisis That Supports Our The idea of having a special room Leah said it, and I heard it before, that of sorts in our community with a back- Rye Town Wedding Idea for singles, with a mechitzah and shad- Yisroel told Rabbi Yaakov Bender of Ye- log of young men and women in some- Perhaps a diff erent answer might be chanim working the room, is an excel- shiva Darchei Torah that he was going what of a struggle to fi nd their intended that the joy of Tu B’Av was initiated in lent idea. Aside from the possible shid- to marry Elisheva; he said that almost match. two separate stages. Stage one was prior duchim that could come out of it, the three years ago. At the time that they The interesting part of the Elisheva to the destruction of Beitar. Tu B’Av was parents have fulfi lled over 100 mitzvos passed away in a horrifi c motor-vehicle and Yisroel story is that their relation- instituted during the time of the Beis assei d’oraisah. accident, Elisheva and Yisroel, though ship transcended the shidduch crisis, as HaMikdash as a special day of chesed Kudos to the kallah’s mother for mak- they knew each other for years (but did the fact that they seemed intended for for shidduchim. It did not have a partic- ing it happen. not date), were engaged for 10 days. one another was clear when they were ularly joyous signifi cance; rather, it was Now in memory of Elisheva, the Ka- still teenagers. a propitious time to get people married. The author can be reached at plan family along with their friends and Leah and Joel say that despite the This “Shidduch Day” was replete with Yairhoff [email protected]. neighbors and the many friends of their tragedy that has occurred in their lives, they feel that the way it all unfolded on of West Lawrence, his wife, and their “The DA wants to prosecute them; it is there are aspects of the liturgy that he 15 the fateful morning of chol ha’moed Pe- son, Zev, who is a psychologist, were certainly the right thing to do and it re- still fi nds challenging. He refers spe- sach was wrought with care and chesed there waiting for them. That’s when quires our involvement,” he says. cifi cally to the part of the prayer on the 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 from above. “Listen, we could have it hit them and they realized what had What that means, he says, is that blessing of the new month that refers easily received a call from the police occurred. if and when they choose to go to tri- to “chaim aruchim,” the blessing for saying that our daughter had died in an Both Joel and Leah cannot heap al, they and perhaps other members long life. accident and asking us to come down enough praise on the role Achiezer of their family will have to attend the The Kaplan and Levin families are to identify the body,” Joel says. He ex- played throughout this most trying trial. They are willing to do so as it is a dealing with the loss of children un- plains how those around him, and es- time for the families involved. “During matter of making certain that the two der extremely unique circumstances. pecially Baruch Ber Bender of Achiezer, the shivah, we were visited by a num- perpetrators do not infl ict this kind of Their neighbors and friends and even made a painstaking eff ort to shield the ber of elected offi cials and all of them damage or pain on anyone else in the strangers they may encounter are sup- Kaplans from some of the more sensi- asked the same question—is there any- future. portive, and that means a great deal to tive and diffi cult aspects of what had them. occurred. At a gathering at Beth Sholom to As that fateful morning unfolded, mark the shloshim for Elisheva and neither Joel nor Leah suspected any- “They are in a better Yisroel, Joel spoke with deep emotion, thing untoward. Joel was in shul earli- from the heart. At that time he said er in the morning and heard about a car place, and they are that each day when he awakens he feels accident on Route 878 but did not think like there is a heavy weight lying on his much of it. When he arrived home he chest and he just desperately wants checked Elisheva’s room and saw that together.” that feeling to go away. her bed was not slept in, or perhaps it Now almost three months down the had been and she made it up neatly be- line, I ask Joel if that feeling that he de- fore going to work. But then Joel could thing we can do for you?” Joel says. He As many here in the Five Towns scribed as a stone or weight, a crushing not reach her on her cellphone and he adds that his response was always the know, Joel is the chazzan at Congrega- feeling that is bearing down on him, also received a call asking if he knew same—that is, to make sure Achiezer is tion Beth Sholom in Lawrence. As he has dissipated or been lifted. “No, it where Yisroel was. properly funded so that Achiezer can was dealing with this crisis over yom hasn’t, not yet,” he says. Joel and Leah decided that it might help others the way they helped his tov, and considering that the shivah for be best to take a ride along the route family during those stressful times. his daughter would not begin until af- Read more of Larry Gordon’s articles at 5TJT. that the couple was supposed to be And then there is the matter of deal- ter the holiday, he did not lead the ser- com. Follow 5 Towns Jewish Times on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates and live traveling the night before—the trip ing with the prosecution of the two peo- vices in the shul over the second days videos. Comments, questions, and suggestions from Monsey back to Far Rockaway ple who were drag-racing on Route 878 of the chag. Eventually, he did resume are welcome at 5TJT.com and on Facebook, where Yisroel would have dropped El- that night under the infl uence of drugs leading the services in the shul, but Instagram, and Twitter. isheva off before going home to Flat- and alcohol. The perpetrator’s car was bush. “We thought that maybe they got traveling in the opposite direction of stuck in a ditch on the side or some- the car in which Miss Kaplan and Mr. thing like that,” Joel explains. Levin were riding. The car that made By that time the young Rabbi Bend- direct impact on the Levin auto was a er of Achiezer was working with offi - BMW traveling at a speed of close to cials to identify the occupants of the 100 MPH when it made impact. car that was hit head on by one of two The two, Zakiyyah Steward, 25, and cars drag-racing in the opposite direc- Rahmel Watkins, 21, have been indict- tion. “When Baruch Ber told me over ed with charges of manslaughter. Con- the phone that a police offi cial needed sidering their prior criminal records, a about an hour to get him information conviction could result in sentences of that could identify the vehicle,” Joel as much as 25 years behind bars. says, “I knew that something was ter- I asked Leah and Joel whether this ribly wrong because that kind of in- pursuit of justice by the authorities is formation can be retrieved almost in- a source of comfort or assuages their stantly these days.” emotional pain in any way. They are When they arrived back in Far Rock- both silent for a moment and then Joel away at about 2:30 p.m., their rav, Rab- says that this level of involvement is bi Moshe Brown of the Agudas Yisroel just something that needs to be done. 16 STEWARD AND WATKINS INDICTED FOR APRIL CRASH THAT KILLED ENGAGED COUPLE

assau County District At- first degree (a C felony) torney Madeline Singas an- • Two counts of Vehicular man- N nounced that two people slaughter in the second degree (a D have been arraigned on grand jury felony)

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, indictment charges for the fatal In- • Reckless Endangerment in the wood crash that killed a 21-year-old Second Degree (an A misdemeanor) man and his 20-year-old fiancé in • Reckless Driving (an unclassified Rahmel Watkins Zakiyyah Steward April. misdemeanor) Rahmel Watkins, 35, of Brooklyn Bail was set at $1 million bond Zakiyyah Steward, 25, Brooklyn • Operating a motor vehicle while was arraigned today before Judge or $500,000 cash for Watkins and was arraigned today before Judge under the influence of alcohol (an Francis Ricigliano on charges of: $500,000 bond or $250,000 cash for Francis Ricigliano on charges of: unclassified misdemeanor) • Two counts of Manslaughter in Steward. The defendants are due back • Three counts of Aggravated ve- • Operating a motor vehicle while the Second Degree (a C felony) in court on July 18. If convicted of the hicular homicide (a B felony) under the influence of drugs (an un- • Four counts of Assault in the Sec- top counts, Steward faces eight and a • Two counts of Manslaughter in classified misdemeanor) ond Degree (a D felony) third to 25 years in prison and Wat- the Second Degree (a C felony) • Driving while ability impaired by • Reckless Endangerment in the kins faces five to 15 years in prison. • Four counts of Assault in the Sec- the combined influence of drugs or of Second Degree (an A misdemeanor) “This indictment alleges that Yis- ond Degree (a D felony) alcohol and any drug or drugs (an un- • Reckless Driving (an unclassified roel and Elisheva’s lives were stolen, • Vehicular Manslaughter in the classified misdemeanor) misdemeanor) just as their lives were about to begin as a married couple, by the defendants who recklessly drove too fast in bad weather and while one of them was intoxicated,” DA Singas said. “Nassau County will not tolerate this kind of unconscionable disregard for life. My heart goes out to the Levin and Kaplan families.” DA Singas said that on April 4, To the residents of the Village of Lawrence: 2018, at approximately 1:40 a.m., defendants Rahmel Watkins and Zaki- I am moved and deeply grateful yyah Steward were allegedly part of a group of cars traveling in the north- by the confidence that you bound lanes of the Nassau Express- way in Inwood from Far Rockaway to have expressed in my leadership a Queens casino. Defendant Watkins was allegedly operating a 2010 BMW 550 GT recklessly and at a high rate of with the resounding victory speed when his vehicle crossed over the double yellow lines and struck a we scored on Tuesday. 2017 Nissan Altima head-on being driven by 21-year-old, Yisroel Levin, with his 20-year-old fiancé, Elisheva I congratulate trustees Michael Fragin, Kaplan, in the passenger seat. They were returning home from a Passover gathering and were to be married this Uri Kaufman, and Syma Diamond month. The Altima burst into flames, was on hard-fought campaigns. pushed backward and continued to burn, killing Mr. Levin and Ms. Ka- plan. Watkins then struck a silver In- I look forward to continue serving with them finiti being driven by James Hamil- ton, fracturing his spine and causing injuries to his ankle and knee. for the betterment of life in our pristine village. At the same time, Defendant Stew- ard was allegedly driving a 2016 Hyundai Genesis next to Watkins while allegedly driving at a high rate of speed, while intoxicated and impaired by marijuana. Steward’s vehicle also struck Mr. Levin’s Altima. The defendants suffered minor injuries in the crash. Deputy Chief Michael Bushwack and Senior Assistant District Attor- ney Diana Hedayati of DA Singas’ Ve- hicular Crimes Bureau are prosecut- ing this case. Watkins is represented by Dennis O’Brien, Esq. and Steward is represented by the Legal Aid Soci- ety. The charges are merely accusa- tions and the defendants are pre- sumed innocent until and unless found guilty. 17 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018

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WHAT’S YOUR OPINION? E-MAIL US AT [email protected] 18 POLITICAL WALL know many people who are experts Do you know anyone who has been grees who offer learned decisions on Continued from Front Cover about immigration and the situation adversely affected by illegal immi- questions of life and death. But these at our southern border. The problem gration? rabbis and other Jewish scholars separating illegal immigrant chil- is, not one of those rabbis was also Have you studied the effects of with great secular knowledge don’t dren from the adults who bring them one of those immigration experts illegal immigration for years and tend to go on Facebook or CNN to to the U.S. border illegally. In so do- and not one of those immigration ex- stayed on top of the news on this top- take cheap shots. ing, they became outspoken about perts was also a rabbi. ic for at least 10 years? Those who ignore this need for an issue probably none of them truly It’s time for those rabbis speaking If you answered “no” to more than true expertise and a separation of understands. out so loudly to consider a few things two of the above questions, you re- Jewish teaching from partisanship For rabbis from the less tradition- before they choose to browbeat this ally should leave the moralizing and make a terrible mistake that damag- al Jewish movements, who long ago government. They can do that by an- shaming to someone else. es them personally and the commu- became much more about liberal pol- swering the following questions: Also, our Torah, Talmud, and oth- nity as a whole. Rabbis and Jewish itics than Torah, this is nothing new. Have you ever visited a border er sacred texts are not to be brought scholars appear to be joining a par- But now we’re seeing more Orthodox town in Texas, Arizona, or Califor- down to the base level of the political tisan side when taking a public posi- rabbis suddenly jumping into the po- nia? issues of the day. Yes, Jewish texts tion on any current issue. From that

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, litical and culture wars. Many saw Did you know a large amount of the should often inform our political point on, those rabbis and scholars fit to denounce President Donald adults who bring children to the bor- theory. But that is an overall belief risk losing their status as “above- Trump and this immigration policy, der aren’t their parents, but are hu- system, not a cheat sheet for decid- the-fray” religious leaders, and and quoted the Torah and Talmud to man traffickers? ing whom to vote for in presidential every decision and comment they make their cases. Are your children attending a pub- races or what side to join. make going forward is eyed with po- I’m not a rabbi and I don’t play one lic school that is now mostly attend- Thankfully, we do have many rab- litical suspicion. on TV or in editorial columns. So it’s ed by the children of illegal immi- bis who dedicate their lives to show- Does that mean we can’t speak out not ever going to be my intention to grants? ing how relevant our teachings are about political issues? Of course not. name any of the offenders or impugn Has crime increased in your neigh- when it comes to any issue at any It’s even fine to do so while public- any rabbi’s Judaic knowledge. borhood because of sanctuary city time. But they do so by carefully ly identifying yourself as a Jew. But Here’s the problem: I am lucky policies? studying the texts and those issues the key is to avoid using the Torah enough to know many rabbinic Is your job endangered by cheaper for years. That includes the precious and Talmud and other key texts as scholars. I’m also lucky enough to illegal immigrant labor? handful of rabbis with medical de- a weapon or “proofs” in that public debate. Still confused? Here are some other rudimentary “dos and don’ts” to follow: 1) Candidate endorsements both from the pulpit and anywhere in public are an obvious no-no. 2) Feel free to weigh in on any issue, but go easy on the Talmudic and Torah quotes to back your argument. If you find yourself parroting the rhetoric of a political party platform or the dominant news media tropes, tear everything up and start over. 3) When it comes to advocating for Israel or Jewish communities throughout the world, engagement with political leaders is essential. But when praising or attacking a politician or party, keep it to their records on those Jewish and Israeli issues. American history is riddled with examples of rabbis who got too close to a politician or political party, only to see that relationship back- fire. Reform Jewish leader Rabbi Stephen Wise was famously misled into believing President Franklin D. Roosevelt was a stalwart friend of the Jews during the Holocaust. Several rabbis were similarly taken in by Presidents Nixon, Carter, and Obama, all of whom either turned out to have a personal animus for the Jewish community or betrayed America’s relationship with Israel at one time or another. The list goes on. It’s time for us to say a special kind of Havdallah. We need to separate the chol of our base political pas- sions from the kodesh of our higher calling as Jews. When more of our rabbis make this commitment, it will become easier for the rest of us.

Jake Novak has been a TV news producer and editorial columnist for more than 25 years, with expertise in political, economic, religious, and cultural issues. He has produced shows at CNBC, CNN, FOX, and several local stations across the country. Novak is a graduate of the Yeshivah of Flatbush, has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Columbia University, and a master’s degree from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism. Follow him on Twitter @ jakejakeny and watch out for future columns on 5TJT.com. CALENDAR 19 LUACH 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 June 23 – July 1 ZIP Code: 11516

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There is a custom practiced by some to fast on erev Shabbos Parashas Chukas. In the year 1242, on erev Parashas Chukas, 20 wagonloads fi lled with Gemaros and Talmudic literature were burned in Paris by agents of the Church and King Louis IX. The impact and signifi cance of this loss was tremendous. Keep in mind that this occurred over 200 years before the printing press was invented, and each of these volumes was a priceless, handwritten manuscript. The great rabbis at the time, at a loss to fathom the extent of the tragedy, inquired of Heaven by means of a dream (known as a she’eilas chalom) to discover whether this terrible event had been so decreed by Hashem. The Heavenly reply was a succinct three words: “Da Gezeiras Oraysa.” This is the Aramaic translation (see Targum Onkelus) of the opening verses of Parashas Chukas, “Zos Chukas HaTorah—These are the decrees of the Torah” (Bamidbar 19:2). As opposed to every other fast on the Jewish calendar, instead of having a specifi c calendar date established as a fast day, this one was set annually on the erev Shabbos preceding Parashas Chukas.

Look for the next issue of the 5TJT on newsstands Thursday, June 28 20 Eretz Yisrael. As Pirkei Avos states, But the Satmars and like-minded people “Chachamim hizaharu b’divreichem.” don’t care what anybody else thinks, only Unfortunately, these seeds blossomed what the leader says to do. That is very sad. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR into an uncontrollable, wild, spreading Reb Yoel probably would not support this weed. Everything that occurs to Klal in today’s time. Yisrael and Eretz Yisrael is orchestrat- All you have to do is visit a Holocaust ed and manipulated by the Ribbono shel museum and see what Jews went through I Won’t Stand For This were not quite as righteous as Yoshiya- Olam. Demonstrating against Eretz in order to appreciate that we have Israel. Dear Editor, hu believed—but we really don’t need a Yisrael and stating that its current exis- Can you imagine if you told your grand- With all due respect for my good navi to tell us that today, do we? tence is contrary to the Torah is in eff ect father in the concentration camps to just friend Avi Goldstein, and I totally re- In short, it’s very beautiful to trust denying Hashem. In addition to causing hold on a few years because soon there will spect Avi, his uncompromising view in Hashem, but history has shown the a chillul Hashem, the greatest desecra- be an Israeli army to protect you? They of Israel’s most staunch supporters’ Jewish people that, to slightly change tion in Yahadus, these individuals may could not imagine something like that. Yet actions at the U.S. Embassy’s opening Mayor Koch’s standard rejoinder, one also be giving up their respective por- today, when we have a strong Israeli Jewish ceremonies in Jerusalem are misguided must be frum with seichel. tions in Olam Ha’ba. state, misguided individuals, including lib-

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, (“Letters To The Editor,” June 1). Justin Cohen I do have a question: Where are all the eral U.S. Jews, want to take it down. Do they Israel has far too few friends in the leaders who should be denouncing their think they would really be better off if they world—and even fewer without the Chillul Hashem actions and possibly doing more? were ruled by Arabs? clout of American Evangelicals. Getting Dear Editor, Charles Meisels Let’s all work towards better mental in the face of Pastor Jeff ress or refusing This letter is in reference to your edi- health for the misguided among us. to stand when requested to by Pastor torial regarding the chillul Hashem that Satmar Gathering Mendi Scharf Hagee at the ceremony would be a di- the Satmar chassidim caused a couple Dear Editor, (originally from Satmar, saster. Any student of Navi remembers weeks ago (“Heard In The Bagel Store: Your editorial (“Heard In The Bagel Romania) now Flatbush the consequences when Yoshiyahu er- Not A Smart Move,” June 8). This group Store: Not A Smart Move,” June 8) was roneously believed the people of Israel is known to have caused a chillul Hash- an excellent news article that was not Perpetuating to be suffi ciently righteous as to prevent em on several occasions. widely disseminated in the community. Anti-Semitism Pharaoh Necho from marching through Many years ago, the views of the Sat- What Satmar chassidim and the anti-Is- Dear Editor, the land. True, Yoshiyahu did not heed mar Rebbe, zt’l, and the Munkatcher rael protesters at the parade did is truly I was extremely disturbed about your Yirmiyahu, who told him the people Rebbe, zt’l, planted seeds regarding damaging to Jews. publication of a rather detailed article in the June 8 edition (“Heard In The Bagel Store: Not A Smart Move”) regarding the Satmar gathering at the Nassau Coliseum. The Satmar views against the Israeli government have been well-known for years. While we may disagree with their views, they have every right to express them in whatever means and forum they wish. Your major focus for your being against their gathering is that it provides more support for all the anti-Semites who already hate Israel. Thus, they can claim that even Jews hate Israel. I could argue whether making such a deduction is credible. However, even if this were true, your publicizing the gathering certainly adds to the problem. I’m willing to bet that many Jews did not know about this gathering. Among gentiles, they more certainly were unaware of this gathering. Your publishing the matter now makes this known to some of the very people who hate us. Your publication added more fuel to the hatred! What was your point? A related problem is that people generally fail to be able to separate a person’s general behavior from a single or a few actions. As a child, I was told that Satmars are anti-Zionists. Therefore, I “hated” all Satmar chassidim. What made me change my mind was when I saw how their bikur cholim division lovingly stocks hospital refrigerators with fresh food delivered daily. This is a tremendous act of chesed that provides a vital, kind service that beneﬁ ts thousands of people daily. I know a number of wonderful friendly Satmar chassidim personally. I can appreciate them as people even if we have drastically diff erent opinions on Israel as well as numerous other matters. Your article encourages anti-Semites as well as many of your Jewish readers to think of Satmar people as despised or, perhaps, evil people just because they are anti-Zionists. I fail to see the purpose of publishing your story at all. To me it seems to be another example of lashon ha’ra that, perhaps, is evaluated as permissible because you feel that your readers need to know and react to a possible “danger.” In fact, not every story needs to be told. This was one of them. I hope that in the future, you will use better discretion at withholding publishing a story that derides any Jewish individual or group. Daniel Feldman 21 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 22 5 TOWNS FOODIES ZERO WASTE AND HEALTHY PICNIC RECIPES AND IDEAS

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Under the auspices of Rabbi Simcha Lefkowitz THE ELECTION 27 NO ONE WANTED 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018

BY LARRY GORDON

hat is what it was, the election sentee ballots, which only totaled 125 that most hoped would not and which might have tightened the Thave to take place. As we’ve race but would not have impacted the written here in the past, the tradition outcome. in the 121-year-old Village of Law- In a sense, an otherwise harmonious rence has always been that the may- and similar type thinking community or runs unopposed as a courtesy and was having a wedge inserted between consideration to the volunteer service different parts of the village and many to the community. people just found that unnecessary But that was not the case this year as and disturbing. long-time trustee, Michael Fragin, be- The good thing, however, is that it lieved that there was a deal that would is over. Alex Edelman will continue clear the way for him to run unopposed to serve as mayor for at least the next and be elected mayor of Lawrence. two years and Mr. Fragin will continue Whether it was a misunderstand- to serve as a trustee along with trust- ing or a change in the conditions at- ees Syma Diamond and Uri Kaufman tached to the proposed arrangement, who were reelected and trustee Dan- Mayor Edelman decided that it was ny Goldstein who is up for reelection important for him to seek reelection next year. and a significant number of village Now all involved want to put this residents apparently agreed by giving behind us and continue to work to- the mayor a margin of victory of 158 gether in the spirit of unity for which votes prior to the counting of the ab- this part of Long Island is known. WHAT’S YOUR OPINION? E-MAIL US AT [email protected]

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A headshot can be their best face forward. considered like the packaging of a By Gary Rabenko It is important to understand that product. Manufacturers and market- a headshot and a passport photo are ers spend much time and attention two very different things. carefully crafting the face of their Passport photos are meant to show product. The photographers who are HEADSHOTS: the physical only, and involve a re- then tasked with photographing both laxed, rather blank expression that is fancy and plain packaging can vary MEANINGFUL OR MINDLESS not intended to show any personality widely. or create any emotional impression. It Catalog photographers will just n this article, I want to talk about exception, it seems, is when they are is also devoid of any lighting pattern drop a product onto their already set headshots. How much of the pho- shopping for a photographer to do the Itographer’s time do headshots shoot! How they will look is often not June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, take? How much should they cost? their prime concern or, as I might say, Headshots can be a funny topic. uppermost on their minds right then. I feel good helping a Often, results look funny, too. And Right then, what the headshots will all kinds of humorous titles come to cost is often the paramount concern. client feel good about mind, such as heads-up, putting on So, what should they cost? a good face, facing the future, facing I’ve always liked doing headshots, herself. your fears, not losing face, using your because I have always appreciated the head to find your best face—the op- opportunity of meeting new faces, and tions seem endless, including some- their unique universe of potential that thing I once wrote called “mindless they bring to the artist’s canvas. So I to enhance, augment, or minimize any tabletop and with a simple push of a headshots.” keep headshot prices very reasonable feature. button make the photo, utilizing the But I know that most people do and have a sliding scale of investment On the other hand, headshots are exact same light configuration and care how they look and take the im- for those who want more than the ba- portraits which, in a practical sense, complete setup that made countless portance of a headshot seriously. The sic. Often, people who come to me for introduce you to the viewer. They previous photos of similarly sized and packaged products. Companies that understand how much more effective better photography can be in making their product more desirable will in- vest in more skilled, customized photography to make the item so much more desirable and interesting. Head- shots vary in the same way. There is a huge difference in price between an approach that involves dropping your product into a scene that’s already all set and an approach that from scratch introduces one lighting component at a time to custom-build a set intended to present this special product most appropri- ately to the potential customer by paying close attention to all the details that will make the product appear as special as it can be. If you value your face as being an important part of how you present yourself to others, you might value what a real photographer can do. I often see very terrible headshots online and on business cards that certainly are not doing the subject any favor. They no doubt seemed like a bargain but turned out to be really costly. Rarely do people feel like doing a second shoot with a different photographer. They don’t have the time or the emotional courage! Sometimes they may just be unaware of their headshot’s shortcomings. The photographer who replaces one product with another on a tabletop setup and then pushes the button may not have any photographic skill, training, or awareness. And if you are OK having such a person package your best face for presentation to the public, you might be happy with what is a mass-produced approach to a personalized result. So how much should you pay for a headshot? What investment do you think compensates the photographer for the time involved? In an age when you can make your own headshots, it is easy to imagine that a photographer might make your headshot in a few minutes and figure it should cost only

Continued on Page 32 31 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 32 PHOTO PROSE shoot. The images are then upload- Continued from Page 30 ed, selected, adjusted, and tweaked, backed up, and processed for the cli- TEEN SCENE a few dollars. But not so. Here is how ent’s pending in-person review, or up- I do it. I don’t see how or where I can loaded for viewing. Depending on the reduce the time it takes. number of shots, that can take an hour People come to me for the tech- or two. Next, the client will generally niques that make my work special. spend close to an hour reviewing all Rochel Imeinu I am not doing a repetitive task, not the images with me, selecting her fa- dropping your face into a preexisting vorites and discussing what can be lighting and lens setup, and not doing adjusted for maximum effect. BY SHOSHANA RENA FRIDMAN, AGE 14 the same shot I just did. The follow- After the client leaves, her selection ing breakdown of time begins with is then pulled from the source files, an introductory call and calls to an- further customized and retouched, swer questions and schedule a visit, and then output in a useable file for

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, which is usually an initial in-person her purposes and either e-mailed or consultation to observe the subject’s uploaded. Even a single image can mannerisms, hear her concerns, and easily take 30 minutes. Sure it can learn from any possible past experi- be rushed, but rushing often leads to ence with other photographers, and overlooking some stray hair, facial discuss the goals of the headshot. line, or other detail, which then would It takes about 20 minutes for sub- leave the client disappointed and re- jects to forget they are being pho- quire more time to reload the source tographed, so my photo session is file and rework the needed change, so generally an hour. I have no preset ap- it is not a good idea to rush. We do a proach, and I tailor gear and technique customized product. It takes time and I painted the picture in honor of my mother, whose name is towards each individual client. Often, I figure the above can easily take more Rachel, and who feels a special connection with Rochel Imeinu. people are either late or they need than three hours! For this I charge some time to groom/dress before the $250. Occasionally for a student or a shadchan I will lower the price. But the fact is that no studio is going to make money on headshots at these numbers. Headshots are an in- terruption of the photographer’s other projects. I care that the client is thrilled, and I will redo a shoot if she is not. This is not a mass-produced or automated approach. Sometimes we are able to schedule several back- to-back sessions, but as most clients only need a few photos, it is very hard to evaluate if they are even worth the effort to do. I feel good helping a client feel good about herself—that is a wonderful feeling. It does sadden me when callers find the price off-putting. Those callers do not realize why a good headshot cannot be an automated cookie-cutter task. It is a personalized and customized product, and the process is time-consuming, so finding experienced and concerned photographers is becoming more and more difficult. Those who think that a good headshot is pricey cannot know how much work is involved, what a good deal it is, or how costly alterna- tives can be.

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A CLEVER TITLE 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 GOES HERE By Mordechai Schmutter SLOW CONES

t’s fi nally summer. Time to get out make it back to the original road? We and hit the open road—and fi nd out want them off it anyway.” Ithat the open road is closed. At most, we see that guy who drives Because unfortunately, road crews super-slow, with a blinking arrow on also hit the road in the summer. That’s the back of his truck, pointing left, like a the easiest time to get those potholes senior citizen with a large-print blinker fi xed. Also, I guess the heat helps them that he forgot to turn off since he left the work. They don’t have to turn on the house. And maybe two guys using bull- steam roller as high. dozers to play tic-tac-toe in the dirt. And We all want them to get rid of the of course the guy with the signs telling potholes, but we don’t want to see them us to go around. working. I recently passed some road con- Though actually, we don’t see them struction, by which I mean one person working. Mostly we see them taking standing next to a bunch of construc- breaks. We just come across a huge sign tion equipment, and he was holding a that says something like, “Lane closed huge sign that said “SLOW.” And my son for no reason,” and we see machines ev- asked me, “Is that his whole job?” And I erywhere and guys in hard hats drinking was like, “Yeah, maybe.” coff ee. (I don’t know. But as a parent, I get to And cones. And if there are cones, we’ll make things up.) use other lanes. We always believe the So my son asked, “How come he has to cones, even if we don’t see the workers. do the boring job?” We never call them on it. Sometimes, we And I said, “Because he didn’t pay at- will also trust detour signs that take us tention in school.” In construction class. onto various side streets that we don’t Because I don’t actually know if the sign recognize and hope that whoever put means that we should drive slow or that them up didn’t get sidetracked before the guy is slow and that we should be bringing them back to the original road. Or didn’t just decide, “Who cares if they Continued on Page 34 34 SLOW CONES ty. But, baruch Hashem, they’ve been So I said, “What about the traffi c cone! Halfway in the hole. And lest you Continued from Page 33 fi xing some of the roads lately, which cone?” say that a second orange cone would leads to a lot of detours, but it’s a nice And she said, “What traffi c cone?” be just as invisible as the fi rst, to this aware of that and not make any sudden change from how they’d been fi xing The cone had mysteriously disap- one someone had tied a bouquet of bal- moves to confuse him. Maybe he’s one the potholes before. Case in point: One peared. Well, not mysteriously. It was loons. Like “Surprise! It’s a pothole!” of those slow children the schools are Sunday, a few months back, I noticed down the road, in pieces. They were just regular balloons, I always advertising about. Why are they on the way to taking my kids to yeshi- So my wife called the police, who think. They didn’t say like, “It’s a boy!” so proud of this? I bet in Japan there are va that there was a pothole about a were like, “But it’s a Sunday!” or “Mazal Tov!” or “Get well soon!” no signs that say “Slow children.” They block from the school. Now, in general, OK, they didn’t say that. But they I don’t remember what the balloons just teach them how to cross streets. It’s it happens to be that having potholes didn’t immediately turn on their sirens said. I think they were stolen off some- a school. near a school is great, because people either. one’s “Open House” sign. Anyway, to be honest, I spend more will drive slowly on their own, and you time nervously monitoring my speed- don’t have to advertise your lousy edu- ometer in school zones than I do cational system. But this was under a watching for children. train bridge, in the dark, so it was hard Instead of doing

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, And it’s not like they have to fi x the to see in the fi rst place. I only noticed it roads. There’s a cheaper option. In- myself when the car in front of me sud- construction, stead of doing construction, they could denly swerved, and I saw, at the very just label all the potholed roads “his- last second, the top half of a traffi c cone they could just label all toric routes.” sticking out of a pothole. There were “Why are you late?” also a few hubcaps lying around that “We took the historic route. Then we should have given it away. the potholed roads got ambushed by Native Americans, It wasn’t very visible. I know this somebody claimed us in the name of because my wife mentioned that she “historic routes.” Spain, and our horse died of chicken barely saw it later when she was taking pox.” our younger son to school, and that the We have lots of historic roads in car behind her actually hit it and got a So my wife said, “Yeah, but it’s a pot- My thought was that someone from Passaic; it’s a very historic communi- fl at tire. hole. People are getting fl ats. At least the school probably did it. My wife put up some kind of warning that peo- thought it was defi nitely some police ple can see.” Like maybe at least a traf- offi cer who came by and said, “These fi c cone big enough to sit on top of the should hold until tomorrow!” pothole. Or a sign hanging overhead Actually, my fi rst reaction was, that pointed down and said “Pothole.” “Those balloons are going to end up in So the dispatch offi cer said, “OK, someone’s fender.” maybe we’ll send someone out there to When we came by again after confer- see if he can do some kind of temporary ences, this cone was gone as well, and fi x.” the balloons were 50 feet up the block. And when my wife and I came by Point is, tying up roads and pre- later, on the way to parent–teacher tending to work is 100% better than conferences, we saw that someone balloons, because if we’re not using had indeed been by. There was a new that road for the six or seven weeks it’s blocked off , that’s six or seven weeks later and it happened as I was walking 35 we’re not hitting that pothole. on the sidewalk of Peninsula Boule-

And the truth is that most of the time, THAT'S THE vard, the main street in my Woodmere 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 we’re not really upset at the road crews; neighborhood. I tripped over a side- we’re upset at the other drivers. The WAY IT IS walk crack and, once again, down I road crews are working. This is their went. My fi rst move was to look around job. No one is ever upset to see people By Hannah Berman to be sure that nobody had seen me. At showing up to do their job, except for fi rst, I was thrilled when I determined students. And we can’t really be up- that nobody had witnessed my fall. But set when the crews aren’t working ei- sanity quickly returned and I realized ther. You know how it is when you’re PUSHING MY BUTTONS that this was not a good thing; if nobody working and you stop for a second to had seen me, nobody was going to help do something, and just then someone here are certain expressions have had the unpleasant and humiliat- me! important happens to walk by? Well, that most of us would probably ing experience of having done just that. I was blocked from the view of cars road crews are the same way—just as Tnot use. It is unlikely that many The fi rst time I fell I was in my house, whizzing by because of the many people drive by, they’re not working. It folks would say, “Help, I’ve fallen and I but, as embarrassed as I was, I was parked cars, and it was nearly 20 min- just happens to be that people are driv- can’t get up.” It may be perfect English, lucky to have friends who were in the utes before help fi nally arrived. As soon ing by all day. It’s not their fault; it’s just but people just don’t talk like that. So room when it happened. We were play- as I fell, I reached for my cellphone— Murphy’s law—“A body at rest remains those ads for call buttons, the ones that ing mah-jongg at the time and when it only to discover that it had fl own clear at rest whenever someone drives by.” are meant to be used to summon help, was my turn to get up from the table, I out of my hand and landed several feet (Murphy’s second law is, “I can’t write are somewhat off the mark. Despite the stood up, but I turned too quickly and— away. Initially, I thought I would crawl my second law with you guys standing fact that the words “Help, I’ve fallen boom—down I went. Serious mah- to get to it, but as soon as I got on my over me.”) and I can’t get up” are now so familiar jongg players are never thrilled with knees, I realized the futility of that In fact, the workers are annoyed by to me, I don’t speak that way. The ex- interruptions, but the girls did leave plan. The pain of my knees pressing on us. Their whole life is about trying to pression is grammatically correct, but, the table—albeit reluctantly—and put tiny pebbles on an already rough ce- work where people want to drive. And in times of trouble, grammar would not the game on hold in order to help me ment sidewalk prevented me from go- imagine you were at your desk, trying be my main concern. up. ing too far. I managed only three small to pretend to work, and people kept Unfortunately, I cannot say that I The second time I fell it didn’t go coming by to slow down and look over have never fallen. On two occasions, I quite so smoothly. It was a few years Continued on Page 36 your shoulder to make comments, like, “You can put the 6 on the 7.” I’m thinking of putting up traffi c cones in my living room. Because everyone slows down. Ev- eryone in front of you, at least. They’re fully stopped, they have their lunch out … like they got front-row seats and everyone behind them should have gotten there earlier if they wanted to see so badly. You can go when they’re done looking. It’s like they’re at the zoo, where they want to see the animals, but the animals are not that easy to see. “Where are the construction workers? Oh, they’re in the back, sleeping in a large concrete pipe.” “Where?” “Follow my fi nger.” I personally think they should never bring a highway down to one lane. It should be two lanes—the “I want to see” lane and the “I just want to go, because I’ve seen construction workers before” lane. And if you stop to look in the “I just want to go” lane, you should be forced to get out of the car and help. Perhaps by holding up the sign that says “SLOW.” We judge the workers, but it’s a hard job. They have to lift heavy things all day. Ever lift heavy things at a gym? You need a spotter to just stand there and pretend to be about to grab it. And one other guy behind him, in case he has to grab that guy by the back of his belt. For every guy working, you need at least 2–3 other guys just standing there. We can’t really complain about how long roadwork takes. I doubt any of us can do it faster. I can’t even be one of those guys. Two days in, I’d be driving one of those arrow trucks in the left lane and sending people into traffi c. You know what might make their jobs easier, maybe cheer them up? Bal- loons!

Mordechai Schmutter is a weekly humor columnist for Hamodia and is the author of fi ve books, published by Israel Book Shop. He also does freelance writing for hire. You can send any questions, comments, or ideas to [email protected]. Read more of Mordechai Schmutter’s articles at 5TJT.com. 36 THAT’S THE WAY IT IS! hangs from a string that I wear around pressing the button and getting a re- Continued from Page 35 my neck. It isn’t the most glorious sponse, my fi rst inclination would be to NIGHT FLOWER necklace I own, but it does the trick. I shout the following: “Help me, quick; I crawling movements before realizing keep it on while I shower and when I go fell down and there’s no way I can get By Esther Rapaport that I had to stop. So I decided to wait to sleep. Nobody ever sees it because up!” I tend to be verbose on most occa- and hope to be spotted somehow. I take it off when I leave the house. sions but never more so than when I’m Chapter 11 That did eventually happen when The plan that I devised is as follows: in trouble. Or I might say something somebody decided to park in the one just before I go out, I hang it from the like, “Help, I’m alone in my house and Part I open spot that was available. A man got doorknob of my front hall closet so that I’m on the fl oor. Please send somebody, ey, there’s someone out of his car and discovered me lying I will see it as soon as I return home fast!” new!” Rachel said in on the sidewalk. But the bright sun had and immediately put it on. As I see it, The ads for call buttons annoy me “Hsurprise and hurried been blinding me, so I had shut my eyes there is no need to wear it when I am because I like things to be “real,” so my over to the baby’s crib. She put down for a moment, and the fellow stopped in out of the house because it is my phi- personal preference would be to hear her large bag on the floor, skirted the his tracks. He hesitated because, as he losophy that if I fall in a store, someone speech as most people would be like- intravenous pole, and leaned over the later explained, he wasn’t sure if I was will surely see me and come to my as- ly to use it. It makes little diff erence high railing, peering into the crib.

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, unconscious—or worse. I knew his ex- sistance, and if I fall while crossing the how one phrases the request for help “He’s cute…” she said thoughtfully. planation was sincere because when I street, chances are that, as I am not a because anyone who wears a button “What does he have, Elsie?” sensed someone nearby, I opened my small person, some motorist will spot and presses it to call for help will get “A serious heart problem,” Elsie eyes and asked for his help, and the poor me and come to my aid before an inat- the same prompt attention regardless the nurse said from behind a tower fellow got so frightened at the sound tentive driver (and there are plenty of of how he or she phrases it. Hopefully, of folded sheets. “It’s affecting his of my voice that he looked like he had those) runs over me. And as previously I will never have to use the button, but entire development. Please open this seen a ghost. It was the only humorous mentioned, if I fall while walking on a life is uncertain, so, when at home, I cabinet, Rachel.” moment in the entire experience, and sidewalk, it might take time but I will have it on my person at all times. That’s The fourteen-year-old raised her I couldn’t help but laugh out loud. He eventually be spotted. just the way it is! eyes. “Is his life in danger?” eventually recovered from his shock When I am alone in my house, the “Not at this moment—otherwise and managed to help me to my feet. call button gives me a sense of security. Hannah Berman lives in Woodmere and he’d be in intensive care, not here. gives private small-group lessons in mah- Things are diff erent when I am at Fortunately, as of this writing, I have jongg and canasta. She can be reached at He’s recovering from his second sur- home. At a minimal yearly cost, I al- never had to use it, but I know exactly [email protected] or 516-295-4435. Read gery, and we are praying that he grow ways wear a call button. The button what I would likely say if I did. After more of Hannah Berman’s articles on 5TJT.com. up to be healthy.” “A second surgery! Poor thing… How old is he?” “Eight months.” “And when he gets healthy, where will he go?” “We’ll see,” Elsie said. “But Rachel, if you’ve already come for Shabbos, I prefer you help me with Sarit. She’s bigger and needs your attention. She actually just ran out into the hall- way, and I can’t run after her all day. This little one, on the other hand, rests quietly, and I’m not sure that he even realizes what is going on around him—who is with him and who isn’t.” Rachel gazed into the crib at the baby who lay there with closed eyes, unresponsive to her stroking. “He’s not so little,” she said quietly. “And I’m worried. When you send me from one baby to another, it’s usually because you don’t want me to get too connected to that baby, because then my heart will break if something happens to him, chalilah.” “If you understand so many things,” Elsie replied sharply, “then I expect you to understand the simple instruction that I gave you nearly 50 seconds ago and open this cabinet for me. My hands hurt.” “Oh, I’m really sorry.” The girl hastened to the cabinet. A moment after she opened it, a two-and-a- half-year-old girl entered the room. She hurried over to Rachel, babbling incoherently, and Rachel picked her up and hugged her tightly. “Right we love each other, Sarit?” The little girl gurgled. “I saw another baby with Down’s syndrome in the ward as I came here,” Rachel remarked as she sat down. “But she had parents. They are really chareidi. Is it true that charei- dim will never leave their babies in the hospital?” “Usually.” “Too bad I’m not your daughter,” Rachel said from her chair. “Then I would be able to say that my name is Rachel after my real grandmother, and not for the ‘mother of the nurse in the pediatric ward who raised me from when I was born.’ Right?” “You know that I love you anyway,” singles in their lives, as they know 37 Elsie said, glancing into the girl’s BUILDING MORE BATAY them better than any shadchan can. eyes. Often, people are hesitant to suggest a 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 “And if you were my mother, you NE’EMAN B’YISRAEL! shidduch as they are not “profession- for sure wouldn’t have left me in the al” shadchanim and therefore think hospital, right? First of all, because en thousand shidduchim, the request for 10,000 shidduchim that they shouldn’t get involved. Iron- you’re also very religious.” 10,000 refuos, and 10,000 brought to mind a mashal. It is told ically, many singles feel that the best “Okay, I think that’s enough talking “Tbursts of siyatta d’Shma- of a man who davened all his life to shidduch ideas, more often than not, for now, Rachel.” Elsie loved the girl ya in emunah for Klal Yisrael!” This win the lottery. When the man passed are presented to them by friends and she had raised, but she liked her di- was R’ Shaya Levin’s plea to Hashem away, Hashem told him that had he relatives rather than “professional” rect topics of conversation less. that reverberated through the over- only bought a lottery ticket, he would shadchanim. If we overcome the bar- “Now come to the kitchen so we can flowing crowd at the levayah of his son have won. While only Hashem can riers preventing the average Jew from get some supper together.” and daughter-in-law-to-be. send 10,000 shidduchim, it is incum- redding shidduchim, and go beyond “How did you know that I was on Mere hours earlier, an unfathom- bent upon us to do our part in trying to our “comfort zone,” if each person supper duty in the dorm this month?” able tragedy not only befell two fami- facilitate the yeshuah and then daven takes just a few minutes to think of the Rachel cried excitedly. “You have no lies, but impacted the entire Klal Yis- to see the Yad Hashem. other, together we can change lives, idea what yummy things I made! The rael and the world at large. A young, Thus, 10K Batay Yisroel was formed, improve the shidduch system at large, girls celebrated every evening. And happy, newly engaged couple, Yisroel an initiative to make, and confiden- and ultimately make the world a better don’t think I had any special ingredi- Levin and Elisheva Kaplan, z’l, were tially record, 10,000 shidduch sugges- place! ents to work with. The housemother tragically taken in a car accident on tions. The name 10K Batay Yisroel R’ Shaya Levin recently wrote: said that the school is really in debt chol ha’moed Pesach. Yet, at such a literally translates as “10,000 Jewish “When you think about it, the 10K and can’t afford anything too major. devastating and trying time, R’ Levin homes,” as the goal is to build thou- project is changing history in Klal So we only had hummus and toma- chose to do and say what was beyond sands of Jewish homes. It can also be Yisrael. Until now, everybody relied toes and eggs and all the other sim- the average person’s level of emunah written as ¦²³£ '£´, in memory of primarily on professional shadchanim plest things to use, but still, I helped and selflessness. He begged Hashem the home we lost, the home of ¬³£¦ to come up with all of the suggestions the cook make the most delicious to help Klal Yisrael. ¸£´ and ¦²³£. to take care of all the shidduchim in meals. She said that now she can re- The afikoman presents that R’ Sha- The goal of this project is to encour- Klal Yisrael. With this project, we are lax, because even if she doesn’t feel ya pleaded for were all requested as a age and empower every single Jew to well one day or something, I’ll be able gift from Heaven. However, hearing make shidduch suggestions for the Continued on Page 38 to take her place. But I told her I hope she feels well every day, because I didn’t always manage with the peel- ing and all that.” Her voice grew a bit sad. “My paralyzed hand can get pretty annoying sometimes.” “One thing is for sure, and that is that your mouth is not paralyzed, thank G-d,” Elsie said. “Let’s go, Ra- chel. Now that you’ve come, help me and we’ll see what you can do. You’ve really grown up, my girl.”

Esther Rapaport is a proliﬁ c author whose novels include Diamond in the Rough, Divided Attention, Behind the Scenes, Without a Trace, Dance of the Puppet, Blood Brothers, and The Kenya Conspiracy. She resides in Israel. Stay tuned for the next installment in next week’s Five Towns Jewish Times or visit 5tjt.com for more. Catch up on the latest breaking news at www.5TJT.com 38 NE’EMAN B’YISRAEL because He desires so much to see do something l’ilui nishmas Yisroel of singles in their mid-twenties and Continued from Page 37 us acting ‘k'ish echad b’lev echad.’ Kol and Elisheva, and this project very above, which is what R’ Shaya con- ha’kavod!” much resonated with the hearts of tinuously highlights to be his greatest changing the mindset of everyone—it Within the first 24 hours after the klal. Perhaps it’s the painful loss wish. is up to us to think of shidduchim for launching the project, 250 sugges- we feel of not seeing the chassan and The project is currently holding our fellow Yidden. There are simply tions were made. However, beyond the kallah walk down the aisle that moti- at over 1,650 shidduch suggestions not enough professional and non- numbers, the feedback was incredibly vated so many to try and help others logged on the website! Together, we professional shadchanim to alleviate inspiring. Some comments included: down to the chuppah and build homes can keep the momentum going and not the backlog of older singles that has “Beautiful! After seeing this, we sat in their z’chus. Or perhaps most peo- only make this project a success, but accumulated or even to deal with the as a family and brainstormed. We just ple already had suggestions in mind create an entire movement. current crop of new younger singles redd a shidduch and it’s looking good!”; that they were uncomfortable actually The newest feature to be added entering the parashah. We know from “I had this idea a while ago but this making a push for, but this initiative to the project is the 10K–BY Group. the midrash in Bereishis that Hashem made me pick up the phone and call to- encouraged them to leave their com- This is focusing primarily on those is sitting and making shidduchim up- day.”; “Even though it’s uncomfortable fort zone for the next person. who plan to spend their summer at a stairs. But now, thanks to this project, to suggest someone, I’m doing it for The initiative began on a simple bungalow colony. As so many agree,

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, we have incentivized, k’v’yachol, to Yisroel and Eli—and for Klal Yisrael.” Google form. Individuals would check there is no better time or place to make even more shidduchim because These comments are but a few of the a box indicating that they made a sug- collaborate on shidduch suggestions He sees all of Klal Yisrael voluntari- encouraging and beautiful responses gestion, leave a comment if they de- than during the summer upstate. We ly getting involved (sometimes out of of everyday Jews going out of their sired, and submit the form. When the are looking for individuals to host a their comfort zone) just to help out a way for the next person. initiative reached 700 suggestions in 10K–BY group at their bungalow colo- fellow Yid. In essence, you are tap- There clearly is a major motivator less than two weeks, it became clear ny, and of course all will be invited to ping into Hashem’s rachmanus on us and burning desire in Klal Yisrael to that there was potential to take this attend! Please sign up on the website project to the next level. While lacking to host, or e-mail 10KBatayYisroel@ outside funding, a lot of motivation by gmail.com. To receive a listing of the an incredible team facilitated a beau- locations and times, please sign up tiful website: 10KBatayYisroel.org. for updates on the 10K project via the The website is now not only count- website homepage. ing how many suggestions are made, Through this project, it is our fer- but also how many first dates are facil- vent hope that Yisroel and Elisheva itated. (B’ezras Hashem, engagements will, b’ezras Hashem, be in the foun- and weddings are to follow!) There is dation of thousands of homes in Klal now also a form asking for some ba- Yisrael. sic (confidential) information about You can make a difference by go- the suggestions, which most people ing beyond your comfort zone to par- are happy to fill out. The information take in the 10K initiative and redd a on this form is displayed on the web- shidduch today! Remember, just one site on the “Impact” page. One can suggestion can help build a beautiful see there how the project has impact- home and homes for generations to ed singles of various ages and back- come. grounds. In particular, a great many .-£¬³£ © ¦²³£ ´¨³ª £¦£¬¦ suggestions have been made on behalf §£²® ¦-£¡£ ´ ¸£´ ¬³£¦£¦ Dear Lonely, 39 As I read your question and

empathize over how hard it 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 MINDBIZ must be for you to feel like the odd man out, I am struck by your By Esther Mann gentle tone, your understanding of Etty’s needs, and your uncer- tainty over whether you even have a right to expect more from Dear Esther, enough, I’m not really “one of Etty. I get the impression that When I began to date, I was them.” you haven’t confronted her or looking for a woman who, aside Where do I go from here? I discussed your feelings with from having the obvious import- know that I could never try to get Etty, not wanting to rock the ant qualities, came from a large in the way of her very close fami- boat or compromise any of her family with lots of siblings. As ly ties, and even if I tried, I doubt close family time. an only child, I felt lonely grow- that I would ever be successful. Very often, we fail to just ask ing up. I missed all the fun I as- And I don’t think I even have a for what we want. Whether it's sumed my friends were having right to try and break up some- because we feel it might seem with their brothers and sisters. thing so meaningful to all of them. too aggressive or self-involved, But more importantly, I wanted But I am feeling lonely much of whether it’s not our nature to my children, one day, to have the time and would like things to assume we are deserving, or plenty of cousins to be close to. I change. Any ideas for me? knew I would never be the one to Lonely Continued on Page 40 provide them with cousins, so it was up to my future wife to provide that opportunity. When I met Etty, I was happy to see that in addition to her many amazing qualities, she had four sisters and one brother. Perfect, I thought—nice big family and the potential for plenty of cousins. We’ve now been married for almost two years. The problem that I didn’t anticipate is that Etty is so close to her sisters and even to her brother that I often fi nd myself feeling lonely and left out. For instance, when I come home from work, more often than not, Etty is on the phone with one of her sisters. She greets me nicely, but then she goes right back to her conversation, even though I haven’t seen her all day. We don’t get to have a decent conversation until she fi nally hangs up, which can be fi ve minutes later or, if they’re in the middle of some important conversation, half an hour later. When her entire family gets together to celebrate something, whether it’s a yom tov or a simcha, ultimately Etty will fi nd some cozy corner to hang out in with one or several of her siblings. I’m usually left to fi nd someone to talk to and keep myself busy, because I know that Etty will fi nd it hard to pull herself away from these people with whom she is so very connected. They can’t seem to get enough of one another. When Etty and I are alone with each other, we do have a very good relationship. We get along well and have fun together and it’s all good. But I do think that her immediate family is probably more important to her than I am. Of course, I’ve never asked her if that’s true. Maybe because I’m afraid to hear the answer! But I can’t help thinking about the old saying: “Be careful what you wish for.” For years, I wished to be part of a large, close family. So now I’m part of it, and while I happen to get along with everyone and they are all nice 40 MINDBIZ have, I’m guessing that Etty will appreci- Continued from Page 39 ate knowing how you feel. The same thing goes for your discom- whether it’s a matter of fear, people of- fort at celebrations and in all the other nu- YID PARENTING ten settle for so much less than what merous scenarios you can probably point they want and deserve—for all the wrong to. As she’s busy talking to her sisters, By Rabbi Yitzie Ross reasons. And sometimes, we just assume it’s possible she’s never even considered that others can read our minds and know how you’re spending your time and who innately what we crave. That is usually you are talking to. Not everyone takes not the case. the time to consider others in such a way. STRIKING OUT First and foremost, you need to have That doesn’t make Etty a bad person, just a respectful conversation with Etty and someone caught up in her own good times. explain to her what your experience is It’s your job to clue her in and enable her uthor’s Note: For the past three who are extremely weak players still like as it pertains to her involvement with to show more consideration toward you. years, I have been sending my give them strong ratings. This hurts her family. You can describe, example by I do wonder what stops you from taking Aarticles to my father-in-law, Sol our rating system since those teams June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, example, what it feels like to be the recip- the initiative and just walking over to Etty Genuth, for proofreading. He is current- end up mismatched, and then these ient of her actions. This shouldn’t sound and her sisters and joining the conver- ly in need of our tefi llos. Please have him same parents complain that the teams like an attack, but rather a sharing of feel- sation. Surely, they don’t hang a “Do Not in mind: Shlomo Notto ben Chaya Sara. aren’t fair. Some of the ratings were ings and information. For instance, I hap- Disturb” sign in front of them. You don’t Thank you! actually quite funny. We had a moth- pen to agree with you that when a man need an invitation to walk over and join Q. I know that you are involved with er rate her child (who is an extremely (or woman) comes home from a day at in. As an only child, perhaps you’re feel- a local baseball league, and we have a weak player) a 10 out of 10. She ex- work, the loving, respectful thing for the ing uncertain about the rules that exist question about that. Our fi fth-grade son plained later, “He has such wonderful spouse to do is to get off the phone ASAP between siblings, and you worry about in- is currently in a similar league and is a middos—I couldn’t give him a lower and show one’s spouse the courtesy and fringing on their own little world. Let me horrible player. He can’t make any plays number!” dignity that a loving marriage should re- assure you that there are no rules. Yes, it in the fi eld, and he strikes out pretty You make a few valid points. First of fl ect. Additionally, it shows good manners sounds like they are super-close, which is much every time he comes to the plate. all, baseball requires the least amount and loyalty. Because at the end of the day, a nice thing, but I encourage you to fear- He begs us not to sign him up, but we of talent to play at a basic skill lev- though enjoying close ties with siblings lessly join the club. For all you know, Etty have no other options. Baseball requires el. Almost any child can be taught to and friends is a necessary and wonderful and her sisters will be thrilled to have you the least talent of all the sports, and we catch a ball, stop a grounder, and hit thing, one’s spouse should always come on board and welcome your contribu- want him to have at least one sport he a baseball. When parents tell me, “My fi rst. tions to their discussions. can play. In case you think his team- son is just clueless and can’t really It is possible that Etty doesn’t even re- So remember—when we just ask for mates pick on him, they really don’t. play,” I always disagree. Almost every alize that this is an issue for you. Maybe what we want, we’re sometimes amazed They always tell him “Nice try,” and they child can be taught baseball at an ele- she comes from a home where this type of at how easily we get it. Start asking! encourage him. We think he should stick mentary level. behavior has never been modeled, and so Esther this out, but he wants to quit. What’s the There are two ways to foster these she naturally assumes that it’s no big deal best play? basic skills. The obvious way is to and she’s not aware that you are actually Esther Mann, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in Lauren spend time playing with him. This in- hoping for attention when you get home. Hewlett. Esther works with individuals and Kew Gardens cludes having friends come over and couples. Together with Jennifer Mann, she also You need to share this information with runs the “Navidaters.” She can be reached at A. I am impressed that you under- play, having a catch, or even watching her in a kind manner. Based on the won- [email protected] or 516-314-2295. Read stand your son is a weak player. In our derful relationship that you claim you more of Esther Mann’s articles at 5TJT.com. local league, many parents with sons Continued on Page 42 41 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 42 YID PARENTING cannot play. Here’s an example. I was petitive sports? I dislike when games Continued from Page 40 watching a fourth-grade game where end in a tie. Kids need to learn how to DATING FORUM there was a pop fly to right field. The lose and even how to win. We’re not By Baila Sebrow a game together. Alternatively, you fielder got completely confused, didn’t preparing our children very well for can hire someone to work with him come close to catching it, and then the future if we’re always “protecting” on these skills. If he’s not athletic, he threw to first when the runner was al- them. Question probably won’t become an all-star, but ready on the way to third. I’m sure that many people will dis- I’ve been divorced for about five he will develop basic fundamentals Even though his teammates were agree with this, and I’m OK with that. years, and I feel like I may be missing and enjoy playing the game. tolerant and sweet (they lost the My personal feelings are that if your something when it comes to dating the Most important is his attitude. If he game), the coach told me that they son shows no interest in playing base- second time around. refuses to play and just stands in the were frustrated with this boy. Therein ball, perhaps it isn’t the right sport. I’ve been on singles websites for a field doing nothing, you have a prob- lies the problem. While you’re correct Leagues in baseball are inherently majority of this time but rarely get any lem. You can’t force a child to play ball that the boys are being nice to your somewhat competitive. If your son has suggestions. I’ve also switched match- if you know he won’t actively partici- son, they are probably a bit frustrated. no interest in playing, I would agree makers a few times. Then there are the pate. If your son wants to play, spends It’s somewhat understandable if your that he should not have to play. singles events where the age and type

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, time practicing, and isn’t a good play- son is a weak player but is trying hard What he should be doing to get exer- don’t match the criteria advertised, er, kids will understand. If, however, to win. It’s not so simple if your son cise is something to discuss in a differ- and I ended up leaving those events he doesn’t care about the game, the just wants to be on a winning team and ent article. You shouldn’t call it quit- saddened, mostly because the crowd other kids will be a lot less tolerant. doesn’t take the game seriously. ting, though. Rather, tell him that if was much older than I was or on a dif- This brings us to a question that A few people have e-mailed our he really feels strongly that he doesn’t ferent level religiously. has been debated for many years in league asking why we have playoffs want to play, he should come up with Then there are the dating apps. Not Little Leagues across the U.S. At what and why we keep scores. “Let the kids a different activity. Alternatively, he so great. The men I match with are ei- age should children who aren’t able just play friendly matchups!” is a com- should at least agree to play baseball ther too young or do not want a serious to make even basic plays be exclud- mon request. As sweet as that sounds, with your husband in the backyard. relationship. ed from the team? Certainly in first it’s not baseball. We’ve had other peo- I have my profile circulating in through third grades all kids should ple ask us why there are strikeouts. Rabbi Yitzie Ross is a well-known rebbe the Jewish world with several shad- and parenting adviser. To sign up for the play. I’ve noticed that once the boys hit When does it end? Are we at the point weekly e-mails and read the comments, visit chanim, but I rarely hear from them. fourth grade, there is a large discrep- that we’re so worried about children’s YidParenting.com. Read more of Rabbi Ross’s I don’t get set up by friends or family. ancy between the boys who can and feelings that we need to stop all com- articles at 5TJT.com. And I’ve been getting comments from friends and even my parents that maybe I should loosen up a bit, relax my standards. For example, friends have told me to dress less conservatively (a bit more revealing), or not to be so strict on my kashrus. I don’t believe in this, and I won’t feel comfortable doing this. It’s against my nature. I recently broke up with a man I was seeing on and off since Septem- ber. He was younger than I am, but mature. I love him, but it didn’t work out. My family was really against our relationship, and this put obstacles in my path and caused anxiety. He is a ger, and recently finalized his process right around the time we met. He was perfect for me in so many ways but it didn’t work out, as he needed time to sort things out in his personal life. I believe if we are meant to be, Hashem will make that happen. In the meantime, I need to continue with my hishtadlus. I frequently get comments about how great I am as a person and how I shouldn’t be single and it shouldn’t be so difficult. But it is! It makes me sad. Am I missing something? Is there anything you can suggest, or have I “covered all bases” and the rest is up to Hashem? I may sound desperate but I truly believe that Hashem does not want me or anyone to live a life alone. It just doesn’t make sense. I know you don’t have all the answers, but if you have any advice or words of encouragement I would really appreciate it. Response You are an intelligent adult woman. If 43 Your letter articulates the unspoken the man you have dated was megayer by words of those who are suff ering silent- an Orthodox rabbi, then your family has 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 ly. I will fi rst address the issues that di- zero case for preventing your relation- rectly aff ect you. You say that you were ship from running its natural course. dating a man you loved, and you contin- You also mention that there are things ue to love him even though you broke he needs to sort out. However, if all can up with him. You write, “He was perfect work out with the exception of your for me in so many ways.” While you do family’s approval, my unswerving ad- not elaborate on that, the fact that you vice is for you to follow your heart. view him in such a way is the answer to The other issue I want to address your dilemma. You may have found the is the advice you’re receiving about man of your dreams. Hashem may have “loosening up,” specifi cally as it relates already helped you. So what is the prob- to wearing revealing clothing. I prom- lem? Why aren’t the two of you riding off ise you that in most cases, no good can into the sunset together to live happily possibly result from that change. Pre- ever after? tending to be someone you are not is not According to what you say, your fami- only fooling others, but yourself. For if ly disapproved of your relationship with you can’t feel true to yourself, you will this man. That obstacle, and the anxiety lose all respect for your own identity. it caused you, prompted you to break up And bad as that is, there is even worse with him. So, in essence, it was your de- that can result from such radical mod- cision to end a relationship with a man ifi cations. Although kashrus is import- who was otherwise perfect for you. The ant from a halachic perspective, dress- issue may not be the websites, apps, sin- ing less conservatively will convey the gles events, or shadchanim who don’t opposite message of who you really are, have any suggestions for you. Your prob- particularly to men. If you can’t feel true to yourself, you will lose all respect for your own identity.

lem might be the choice that you have There are countless women who did made—the choice to renounce personal as you are being advised to do, and they joy to make your family happy. suffered serious, non-reversible set- Let’s talk about family, especially backs in their dating life. And here’s closely related members, such as par- why. When an emotionally sound and ents and siblings. They love you and sincere marriage-minded man is ready care about your welfare, and that’s nor- to get married, he is seeking a woman mal and healthy. However, if they use he can be proud to bring home to intro- their love to manipulate you for the sake duce to his family. A woman dressed of their honor, that is abnormal and un- in a manner that leaves little to the healthy. And that is what I believe may imagination is not someone a man will have happened to you. be proud to show off to “mama.” More- There are parents who are ecstati- over, the woman that a man chooses to cally happy when their child fi nds love, marry is meant to be his partner in life. regardless of who the person is and When one chooses a partner in any where the person comes from. Singles transaction, he seeks someone who is who are brought up in such homes typ- serious-minded and able to success- ically make wise choices when choosing fully carry the role. Men might date their spouses, because their focus is on “loosened-up-looking” women and the chief elements that make the person have fun with them, but they rarely who he or she is. Such people also deal marry them. Worse still is that there with fewer obstacles when placed in the are men who may promise marriage to position of making the choice to marry such a woman, but they will leave her someone or not. Conversely, those who when they are done. Please do not ever are raised in homes where there is much entertain any thought of changing who rating and ranking of people, specifi cal- you are. ly about individuals who may be from And finally, I will give you my candid diverse backgrounds, will typically fi nd response regarding the websites, sin- choosing a marriage partner almost im- gles events, apps, or any other method possible. you have utilized where the first re- It’s hard enough to fi nd love, some- quirement involves a fee. You have to thing almost everyone yearns for. And understand that the singles dilemma having it reciprocated is nothing short has created a major industry—the sin- of a miracle. But to also have that love gles business. And just like any other blessed and celebrated by narrow-mind- industry, marketing strategies are em- ed family members is impossible. Peo- ployed to gain customers. Why? Be- ple in situations similar to yours will cause it’s about simple mathematics. either go against their family’s wishes Customers equal profits gained. And or end the relationship. The latter is not since this industry has strengthened only a guarantee for unhappiness, but is due to the sheer desperation and vul- not what Torah law expects. On the con- nerability of clients, there is always a trary, one is permitted to marry the per- new entrepreneur joining the ranks. son of one's choice as long as the person follows halachah. Continued on Page 44 44 DATING FORUM for you, the consumer. The oth- on what you are looking for and Continued from Page 43 er issue with why you may be whether or not that type of per- dissatisfi ed with singles events son is looking for a woman like ALIYAH CHRONICLE The frum world is not that is that in the best of circum- you (regardless of all your won- BACK TO BASICS big. Therefore, competitors are stances, where the promoter is derful attributes). That creates By RabbiShmuel Tuvia Katz Teldon competing in a small market. honorable, unfortunately not much frustration for the single So what does a smart business- all the attendees are. There are person who feels that he or she person in any market typically singles who are dishonest about has thrown away hard-earned do in the face of competition? their age or hashkafah just to money. Additionally, there is He adjusts the prices accord- get into a particular event. no way you could know if the KEEPING THE FOCUS ingly while promising more This does not mean that sin- shadchan even made attempts bang for the buck by pretend- gles should give up their search on your behalf. So here, too, one ing that his product is better using all resources available, in must be an educated consumer ON UNITY than his competitors’. And it is the same way you wouldn’t give and do his utmost to fi nd out if no diff erent in the singles mar- up shopping in stores for some- the person he is dealing with is hen Henry Look at the world. It’s so

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, ket with regard to the sites and thing you need. But you need to reputable. Or you can opt to deal Kissinger became easy to feel overwhelmed by apps. Anyone who has access carefully research before your with shadchanim who practice Wsecretary of state, the diversity of values people to social media will see ongo- purchase and speak to others shadchanus as a chesed. Golda Meir, then prime minis- espouse to the point of it ap- ing competitive wars between who have made previous pur- You are right that Hashem ter of Israel, wrote him a con- pearing that they are totally event promotors right before chases in the same area. does not want you to be alone. gratulatory letter, expressing incompatible. We wonder how major weekends. Sadly, some of Regarding shadchanim who Yet, there is no one-size-fi ts-all hope for a solid relationship we can create oneness and those online fi ghts are nothing have not proven to demon- remedy for fi nding one’s bash- between the two countries. unity out of such chaos and short of chillul Hashem. If you strate results for you, you need ert. For some it comes easily, Suspecting she might think separation. We easily assume have signed up for an opportu- to bear the following in mind. and others endure long, painful he would let his Jewish back- that aspects of the world we nity to meet compatible singles, If they charge money upfront, challenges throughout their ground increase his sympathy live in are irreconcilable and but the event is also someone’s that does not guarantee they journey. However, armed with for the Jewish State, he quick- that people of diff erent view- business venture, then it be- can fi nd you a date, no matter information and courage, iy’H, ly wrote to remind her that he points are inherently apart. comes a hit-or-miss outcome how hard they try. It depends you will soon stand under the was “fi rst American, then Sec- Our sages teach, “Just like chuppah with your soulmate. retary of State, and last of all a their faces are not the same, Jew.” Golda Meir shot back an so their opinions are not the Baila Sebrow is president of Neshoma answer, reminding him that in same.” Just as every human Advocates, communications Israel they always read from being has the right to a unique and recruitment liaison for Sovri-Beth Israel, executive right to left. face, and nobody complains director of Teach Our Children, Cute story, but isn’t it in- about that right, so it is that and a shadchanis and shidduch credible that in so many as- we all have a right to diff erent consultant. She can be reached pects of our lives just a little opinions. at [email protected]. Questions adjustment of perspective can This is the “beis” view of life, and comments for the Dating Forum can be submitted to go a long way to make a major after the fi rst letter of the word [email protected]. Read change in how we see our- Bereishis. This second letter more of Baila Sebrow’s articles at selves and the world around of the Hebrew alphabet (with 5TJT.com. us? a numerical value of two) is the fi rst in the Torah, but represents overwhelmed at times with the great Creator in the process of uniting the Hashem will be One and His Name will 45 the creation of a world of duality. lack of oneness amongst human be- spiritual realm, a place of unity, with be One.”

Then there is the “alef” view, that the ings. How do we bring unity into a the physical realm, a place of apparent 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 universe, with all its complexities, is realm that appears so disparate? The diversity, in order to show the inher- Rabbi Tuvia Teldon is the regional director really part of a total unity, created by a obvious question that jumps out at us ent Oneness of both. Our challenge is of Chabad Lubavitch of Long Island. He can be reached at [email protected]. For more Power of One. The alef is the fi rst letter is: “Why?” Why is there so much diver- simply to see how we can bring that in- information and inspiration, visit www. of the alphabet (with a numerical value sity amongst people? Why did Hashem herent oneness that is part and parcel chabadli.org or Facebook.com/RabbiTeldon of one, representing G-d and Oneness). create the world so that left and right, of the universe’s makeup closer to the to view his weekly broadcasts. Read more of surface. Rabbi Teldon’s articles and view his videos at In other words, we are meant to 5TJT.com. bring the alef into the beis. Every time Why is it so diffi cult we do a mitzvah, or a good deed, every opportunity we use to choose light over Remember to see this unity? darkness or create peace between op- posing forces, we are creating a greater that article? level of Oneness. Visit our archive section The goal is to work towards a world and find any issue of the It is also the fi rst letter of “Anochi,” the good and evil, light and darkness, can in which oneness and unity will be a 5 Towns Jewish Times fi rst word of the Ten Commandments. sometimes be so extreme? Why is it reality, when the alef and the beis will An easy example of the alef view at sometimes easier to hate than to love, be united, and we will not have even online @ work would be a quick look at the hu- to destroy than to build, to not believe a thought that diversity could in any www.5TJT.com man body beneath the surface level. than to believe? Why is it so diffi cult to way be a cause of confl ict. “On that day The body is a complicated composite see this unity? of millions of cells, electrical conduits, The Chassidic Masters explain that organs, bones, water, minerals, and the word for “world” (olam) has the Áª miles of veins, arteries, and capillaries. same root in Hebrew as the word for However, as much as we learn about “hiddenness” (helem). G-d created the the body and its incredible complexi- world deliberately in such a way that ties, we still look at a person and refer the truth of this inherent unity would to him as one body, not the parts that be well-hidden in order that we should Litigation? Monetary Dispute? Divorce? Resolve the matter according to Halacha. make up the whole. choose to look beneath the surface and For over 50 years, this quiet jewel of the Torah community has settled our differences. The Torah states that man was cre- fi nd the unity on our own. This unity is ated in the image of G-d, and the sag- found in the spark of G-d in each per- °¢±§¾¦¢©±¢¨¢³¢ÅRabbinical Alliance of America es comment that our total makeup is son, the soul of their being. If this uni- Locations in Brooklyn, the Five Towns, Monsey, Passaic, NJ and Norwalk CT. really a “small world” that is refl ective ty were easily apparent, we would not For information, please contact us at: of the “big world”—the universe we live have free choice and our accomplish- 1-800-265-9820 in. With both “worlds,” the more we ments would be minimized. Fax 1-888-371-7480 look beneath the surface, the more we G-d gave human beings the chal- Rabbi Chaim Komendant [email protected] Rabbi Herschel Kurzrock see both complexity and unity. lenge—and the basic tools—to bring Menahel/Chaver Bais Din www.bdigud.org Av Bais Din But even as we understand the in- this unity closer to the surface. This FAIR HONEST COST EFFECTIVE herent oneness of nature, we are still role makes us “partners” with the * * 46 Agudath Israel Of Bayswater Annual Dinner Ivan H Norman Ivan H Norman Ivan H Norman June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22,

Meyer Simcha and Sora Schwartz, Mrs. Shira Harbater and Nissan Harbater Rabbi Menachem Feifer, mara d’Asra of Agudath Israel of Bayswater, and Rabbi Yaakov Bender The annual dinner of the Agudath Israel of Bayswater was held at Congregation Kneseth Israel (the White Shul) in Far Rockaway on Wednesday, June 13. The dinner was held in memory of Rabbi Yehuda Harbater, zt’l, and the Otzar Seforim dedication was in memory of Rabbi Shimon Ludmir, zt’l. The guest speaker was Rabbi Yaakov Bender, rosh ha’yeshiva of Yeshiva Darchei Torah in Far Rockaway. Pictured: Meyer Simcha and Sora Schwartz, Mrs. Shira Harbater and Nissan Harbater;

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Bender. Agudah of Bayswater gathering 47 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 48 this Olah bird and brings it as a Chatas demonstrating that some of the rulings that has the eff ect of actually transform- there don’t make sense if R’ Yehosh- ing the Olah into a Chatas! Since the ua’s bird-morphing idea is really true; REAL CLEAR DAF meilah status of a Chatas is lifted once though, until the last proof, the Gemara it has been off ered, the meilah status of manages to defl ect these attempted dis- By Rabbi Shmuel Wise this bird dissipates. To be sure, this kind proofs. With its fi nal proof, the Gemara of transformation cannot occur by an does succeed in proving that it’s neces- animal sacrifi ce. As Tosfos explains, it sary to water down the idea that R’ Ye- is only by the more fl uid consecration hoshua is actually suggesting. That is, A review of some of this week’s daf that has not been rendered permitted of a bird sacrifi ce (the fl uidity of bird the Gemara concludes that R’ Yehoshua yomi key concepts (Parashas Chu- for human consumption. sacrifi ces is demonstrated by the fact isn’t saying that an Olah bird brought as kas – Zevachim) R’ Yehoshua asserts, however, that that a person may decline consecrating a Chatas morphs into a Chatas that can Q . Is it possible to transform a bird this sacrifi ce is no longer prohibited as the bird at all, leaving it to the sacrifi cial actually be credited to the owner as a Olah into a Chatas? meilah. But why should that be? Sure- procedures actually carried out by the valid Chatas (if, for instance, the owner A. We explored this intriguing ques- ly this bird didn’t become permitted kohen to determine the designation of happens to owe a Chatas as well). Rath-

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, tion on 67b–68a in the daf this week. for anyone. R’ Yehoshua’s opinion is the sacrifi ce) that we have this possibili- er, R’ Yehoshua is only saying that the The possibility for such a unique sacri- all the more diffi cult to fathom when ty of reassigning the bird to a completely Olah changes into a Chatas regarding fi cial transformation is raised according we consider the fact that even when diff erent sacrifi ce. the laws of meilah. to the view of R’ Yehoshua of the Mish- the Olah bird is brought properly, it re- In an attempt to refute this newfan- Tosfos fi nds this to be an even more nah there (bottom of 66b). The Mishnah mains meilah (since none of the Olah gled korban-morphing idea, the Gemara perplexing notion. Did it become a Cha- discusses a case where the kohen took becomes permitted for consumption; takes us through some exceedingly com- tas, or did it not become a Chatas?! I an Olah bird off ering and brought it fol- rather, the whole thing is burned on the plex Mishnayos in the masechta Kinnim think, in order to fully appreciate the lowing the exact procedures of a Chatas Mizbeiach). So certainly an improperly (the masechta about mix-ups of bird diffi culty here, it must be noted that the bird off ering. R’ Eliezer there rules that brought Olah should remain prohibited sacrifi ces and the often complicated consequence of this halfway transfor- the slaughtered bird (which of course as meilah! ordeal of determining the correct pro- mation is to issue a leniency on the mei- is deemed an invalid sacrifi ce) fully re- In the Gemara on 67a, R’ Adda bar cedure of making up the possibly failed lah issue (it would be easier to explain a tains the special prohibited status called Ahava reveals the concept behind R’ Ye- sacrifi cial obligations in a way that ac- rabbinically decreed halfway transfor- meilah, which applies to any sacrifi ce hoshua’s ruling. When the kohen takes curately accounts for all possibilities), mation if it was for the purpose of being more stringent, but not less). But maybe the understanding is this: Conceptually, this bird transforms 100% into a Chatas. Nonetheless, a person can’t actually count this bird to fulfi ll a Chatas obligation because this bird still cannot be considered a valid Chatas sacrifi ce. For just as a person completely disqualifi es a Chatas by merely thinking while it’s being off ered for the sake of a diff erent type of sacrifi ce, all the more so if the bird in question actually possessed a status of Olah—this factor surely distorts the proper designation of the korban! My assumption here is that the prior Olah status isn’t erased like it never was upon the transformation into a Chatas; rather, a vestige of that original Olah status continues to factor into the designation of this sacrifi ce. If you have your own thoughts on this, I’d love to hear them.

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If any of these interest you, life sentence for jay- please email learntorahandshas@gmail. walking? Twenty com. Limited slots available. Ayears for chewing gum in public?! Singapore notwith- standing, surely that’s over the top. Well, was it so diff erent for Moses, who, in this week’s reading, is punished and de- nied entrance to the Promised Land for the seemingly minor infraction of hitting the rock instead of speaking to it? The people are clamoring for water in the wilderness. Hash- em tells Moshe to speak to a certain rock (he was meant to ask nicely) and promises that, miraculously, water will fl ow from the rock. Commentary enlightens us as to the behind- the-scenes reasons for Moshe actually striking the rock, but in the end the miracle happens anyway, and the people’s thirst is quenched. So if your average rabbi today would make a rock produce water, even if the rock needed more than mere gentle persuasion, surely it would be hailed as the greatest miracle of the century, and the rabbi would win the Nobel Prize for chemistry! But for Moses it is a problem? Even if it would have been a greater sanctifi cation of the Divine had he only spo- ken to the rock, still, for such a minor infraction such a severe penalty? The answer, we are told, is that responsibility is commen- surate with the individual. If a child messes up, it is entirely forgivable. For an adult who should know better, we are less likely to be as forgiving. Like- wise, among adults, from a person of stature we expect more than from an ordinary fellow. A blemish on a coarse garment is not nearly as bad as it is on a piece of fi ne material. A stain on a pair of denims is not only acceptable, it is absolutely desirable. In fact, some people pay a premium for pre-stained jeans. Put the same stain on a silk tie, and it’s simply unwear- able. Moshe was like the fi nest silk, and therefore even the smallest, subtle hint of sin was considered a serious breach of conduct, and the repercussions were severe. I recall reading in one of Rabbi Dr. A. J. 55 Twerski's early books an exposition on BRINGING THEM HOME: REIGNITING THE SPARK the well-known Yiddish expression es 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 past nisht—it is unbecoming. When he OF YIDDISHKEIT ACROSS THE ATLANTIC was a child and his father would admon- ish him for doing the wrong thing, he ing as waves of anti-Semitism had many Jewish day schools, a move that will ulti- would say es past nisht, that is, for you, BY YAAKOV MILSTEIN relocating to Israel, leaving countless edu- mately stem the tide of intermarriage and this sort of behavior is unbecoming. Not cational institutions in danger of having to rekindle the spark of Judaism in thousands only did such a rebuke not shatter the hile there are many of us who forever close their doors due to declining of children and their families throughout child’s self-image; it reinforced it. A wise take the joys of a Torah life- enrollments. By bolstering schools’ infra- France. father was telling his child, “You are spe- Wstyle for granted, thousands of structures, running a national Jewish pride Similar eff orts in the former Soviet cial; you are important; for someone like Jewish families overseas have been living outreach program, and providing fi nancial Union have been similarly encouraging. you, this sort of conduct is unbecoming.” in a spiritual wasteland, their lack of reli- support, scholarships, and transportation, Vaad L’Hatzalas Nidchei Yisroel is current- There are behavior patterns that are not gious education further exacerbated by a Project ReJEWvenate has been able to ly running two Jewish day schools, one lo- necessarily criminal or sinful. Yet for climate of anti-Semitism, threatening their successfully attract Jewish public-school cated in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku and someone from an esteemed family back- very existence as vital links in the chain of students to French Jewish day schools of- another in the Georgian capital of Tblisi, ground, es past nisht, it is unbecoming. the Jewish nation. fering an academically superior program, with a current enrollment of 200 students. This was the kind of criticism that could Understanding the crucial nature of a safe environment, and a religious educa- Both schools hope to double the size of actually build a child’s self-esteem. How Jewish survival, Project ReJEWvenate tion. their student body during this coming year. beautiful, that even in chastisement one was born last year, taking up the de- The results have been extremely encour- Tremendous strides have been taken can fi nd validation and praise. cades-old mandate of Isaac Shalom, Rabbi aging. Under the Choose Jewish marketing over the past year to further the cause of As I write these lines, I think of the Solomon D. Sassoon, Joseph Shamah, Zev campaign, nearly 700 children made the Jewish education, but with nearly 90,000 chuppah ceremony when I offi ciate at a Wolfson, Edmond Safra, and Paul Reich- switch to Jewish day schools for the 2017– Jewish children in France and the former marriage. After reading the ketubah in man to reinvigorate France’s Sephardic 2018 academic year, with many more ex- Soviet Union currently attending public the original Aramaic, I usually read an Jewish community with a strong com- pected to follow suit for the upcoming year. and Catholic schools, it is clear that even abstract in English. There in the text one mitment to Jewish education. Under the Project ReJEWvenate hopes to expand greater eff orts are needed to further recruit fi nds the antiquated expression, “even auspices of Ozar Hatorah International, its reach, targeting thousands of Jewish Jewish children into Jewish day schools as it beseemeth a Jewish husband to Project ReJEWvenate has breathed new children in public and Catholic schools by and thereby protect the future of the Jew- do.” The groom’s obligations to his bride life into Jewish schools that were fl ounder- aggressively marketing the advantages of ish nation. are refl ected in that old, quaint turn of phrase reminding him that he will be expected to conduct himself appropri- ately—as it beseems a Jewish husband to do. Yes, we Jews do expect more from our husbands. There is a historical eth- ic and a sacred tradition we are all held to. No matter what the rest of the world may get up to, for a Jewish husband, es past nisht, it may be unbecoming. Moshe was the greatest prophet that ever lived. For him, the standard could be no higher. Luckily for us mere mor- tals, we will not be held to that exalted benchmark. But we will be held to our own standard. The standard of Jews who were called upon by G-d to be “a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.”

Rabbi Yossy Goldman was born in Brooklyn and was sent in 1976 by the Lubavitcher Rebbe as an emissary to serve the Jewish community of Johannesburg, South Africa. He is Senior Rabbi of the Sydenham Shul and president of the South African Rabbinical Association. His sefer “From Where I Stand: Life Messages from the Weekly Torah Reading” was published by Ktav and is available at Jewish book shops or online at www.ktav.com. Catch up on the latest breaking news at www.5TJT.com 56 7:10 am @ Agudah of Bayswater A BRIDGE @ Mesivta Ateres Yaakov, 131 Washington Avenue 7:15 am @ Aish Kodesh – Sunday ONLY @ Kehillas Bais Yehudah Tzvi (the Red Shul) 4:30 am @ Chabad – Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst BETWEEN @ Yeshiva Sh’or Yoshuv – Mishnah Berurah: Rabbi Shmuel Grossman 5:00 am @ Yeshiva Sh’or Yoshuv – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Shmuel Grossman 7:30 am @ Agudah of L.I. (Rabbi Reisman) In Library – Magidei Shiur: Rabbis S. Kohn, N. Schweid, R. 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Beis Avraham – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Henoch Grumet and Woodmere at 8:22 am @ Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere Magid Shiur: Rabbi Menachem Adler Fishman, zt’l 6:30 am 8:15 am @ Beth Sholom – Shabbos ONLY – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Yale Fishman June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, @ Agudah of West Lawrence – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Moshe Brown @ Young Israel of Law./Cedar. Maggid Shiur: Yale Fishman/Yaakov Shalev 8:45 am @ Agudah of L.I. – Sunday ONLY in library @ Y.I. of Oceanside @ Sunday mornings at Beis Tefilah – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Shaya Richmond BY YOSSI FISHMAN @ Rabbi Katz’s Shul in Far Rockaway – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Pinchas Birnhack 10:15 am @ The White Shul – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Matt Cohen Collaborators: Rebbetzin Eileen and Yechiel, 6:40 am @ Y.I. of Woodmere – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Aron Glatt 12:50 pm @ Cedarhurst Center – Ground Floor Conf. Room – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Lichtenstein Akiva, and Rebecca Fishman @ Congregation Beth Shalom – Maggid Shiur: Rabbi Yechiel Weberman 8:00 pm @ Agudah of L.I. – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Nochum Katz 6:45 am @ Aish Kodesh – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Simcha Weingott @ Shaaray Tefila – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Kalish n Sunday, June 3, at the 47th an- @ The White Shul – Magidei Shiur: Rabbi Kanner @ Y.I. of Far Rockaway – Magid Shiur: R’ Daniel Martin and R’ Avraham Bachrach @ Agudah of the Five Towns – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Ephraim Edelstein 8:15 pm @ Cong. Beis Medrash of Cedarhurst – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Dovid Spiegel nual reception, the Talmudical @ Agudas Yisroel of Long Island – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Tzvi Flaum 8:30 pm @ Y.I. of Oceanside Academy of Adelphia, NJ, dedi- 6:50 am @ Kehillas Bnei HaYeshivas (KBH), 575 Hungry Harbor Road @ Congregation Heichal Dovid O cated a plaque in the beit midrash of the 7:00 am @ Agudah of L.I. – Sunday ONLY – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Dr. Mermelstein 8:45 pm @ Yeshiva Sh’or Yoshuv – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Dovid Metz @ Congregation Beth Avraham – Sunday ONLY @ Rabbi Blumenkrantz – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Yosef Friedler yeshiva, posthumously honoring Rabbi @ Yeshiva Gedolah of 5 Towns – Magid Shiur: Rav Yitzchok Knobel 9:00 pm @ Agudah of L.I. – Magid Shiurim: Rabbi Lichtenstein/Rotating Chaburah Eli Fishman, zt’l, as its founder. @ Young Israel of Law./Ced. – Sunday ONLY – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Yale Fishman @ Agudah of West Lawrence – Rabbi Brown’s Shul Rabbi Fishman was one of the ev- 7:09 am @ Far Rockaway LIRR 3rd car from the end – Direct to Penn Station @ Agudah of Bayswater Magid Shiur: Rabbi Kodesh @ Beis Tefilah – (Tues.– Thurs.) Maggid Shiur: Rabbi Ephraim Edelstein er-smaller groups of Jewish leaders from the prewar period. He was sum- moned to his eternal reward on the 26th of Tevet 5777 (24 Jan 2017). Eulogies were delivered in New York the next day (https://youtu.be/AjfNmLFVMvs), and at Eretz HaChaim cemetery in Beit 24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER Shemesh, Israel, where he was laid to 718.854.4548 rest on January 26, 2017. Visit Misaskim.org for more information

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Name of Niftar/Nifteres Family Members Address of Shiva Area Minyanim Getting Up Mrs. Sarah Mrs. Mancie Seidenfeld Sister 344 Argyle Ave Cedarhurst Sunday Friedman z”l R’ Eli Friedman Son Rockaway Turnpike & (6/24/18) Oxford Rd Morning R’ Meir Ms. Zoya Pinkhasova Sister 79-25 150th St #E28 Flushing Friday Pinkasova z”l R’ Roman Pinkahsova Son 79th Ave & Union Tpke (6/22/18) R’ Refael Pinakshova Son Afternoon R’ Albert Pinkasova Son Ms. Alla Pinkhasova Daughter R’ Otari Mrs. Tina Dzhanashvili Wife 6260 99th St #1606 Flushing Friday Dzhanashvili R’ Bentzion Dzhanashvili Son 62nd Dr & 63rd Rd (6/22/18) z”l R’ Levi Dzhanashvili Son Afternoon R’ Bachor Mrs. Basanda Babalov Wife 8245 Beverly Rd Kew Gardens Thursday Babalov z”l R’ David Babalov Brother Onslow Pl. & Audley St. (6/21/18) R’ Sason Babalov Brother Morning R’ Reuven Babalov Son Rabbi Eli Fishman R’ Raphael Babalov Son R’ Moshe Chai Babalov Son Rabbi Fishman was the author of On R’ Nissan Babalov Son the Wings of Faith (Gefen Publishing, R’ Benny Babalov Son Mrs. Rachel Ariyeva Daughter Jerusalem, Israel, 2016), an amazing Mrs. Miriam Fazilov Daughter chronicle of his experiences in the pre- Mrs. Geula Itzakkov Daughter war Torah world, his miraculous sur- Mrs. Sarah R’ Favish Mendlovic Son 1516 56th St Boro Park Monday vival in the Nazi death camps, and his Francos z”l R’ Avraham Mendlovic Son 15th Ave & 16th Ave (6/25/18) illustrious rabbinic career after the war, R’ Shulam Chananel Mendlovic Son Morning available currently from Amazon.com or Mrs. Leah Mrs. Chaya Hartstein Daughter 1218 Ave L Flatbush Friday the publisher. Kessler z”l E 12th St & E 13th St (6/22/18) Afternoon In 1938–39, Rabbi Fishman was a young talmid at the famed Yeshivas Mrs. Eva Goldberger Wife 1506 56th St Boro Park Shacharis: 7:30 Friday R’ Yosef Mincha: 8:15 Chachmei Lublin in Poland. He was R’ Akiva Goldberger Son 15th Ave & 16th Ave Maariv: (6/22/18) Shmuel Dovid Following torn from his studies by the outbreak of Goldberger z”l R’ Zvi Goldberger Son Afternoon R’ Efraim Goldberger Son WWII and the German invasion of Po- Mrs. Judy/Yitty Arem Daughter land in September 1939. R’ Meir Ms. Zoya Pinkhasova Sister 79-25 150th St #E28 Flushing Friday Rabbi Fishman survived the Nazi Pinkasova z”l R’ Roman Pinkahsova Son 79th Ave & Union Tpke (6/22/18) R’ Refael Pinakshova Son Afternoon death camps, including Budzyn-Ma- R’ Albert Pinkasova Son jdanek and Auschwitz, as well as the Ms. Alla Pinkhasova Daughter death march from Auschwitz in Janu- R’ Otari Mrs. Tina Dzhanashvili Wife 6260 99th St #1606 Flushing Friday ary 1945 and the Dachau concentration Dzhanashvili R’ Bentzion Dzhanashvili Son 62nd Dr & 63rd Rd (6/22/18) camp. He was the lone survivor of an en- z”l R’ Levi Dzhanashvili Son Afternoon tire family of nearly 70 souls under Nazi occupation, who perished al kiddush Hashem during the Shoah. Misaskim - Community Preparedness At All Times A recently uncovered amazing photo 4IJWBMJTUJOHTt4IJWBGVSOJUVSFt.FJTFJ.JU[WBIt"VUPQTZBOE$SFNBUJPO*OUFSWFOUJPOt%JTUBTUFS"TTJTUBODF has preserved an incredible moment of :FTPNJNQSPHSBNTt$IJMESFOTUFIJMJNGPSUIFTJDLtPrepared for any eventuality pure emunah and kiddush Hashem that speaks to the kind of man Rabbi Eli Fish- Jews emerged from the inferno of the wife, Rebbetzin Eileen, he revamped 57 Shoah, like angelic Seraphim, their faith the Hebrew school elementary system,

still burning strongly within them. And and created a unique high-school level 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 it was men such as these who sat down to “Midrasha” program taught by Rebbetz- learn Torah immediately upon liberation. in Eileen, and supplemented by varied In 1950, Rabbi Fishman immigrated youth programming, including NCSY. to the United States, under the auspic- He believed it was important to pro- es of Yeshiva University, at the behest vide the children with proper examples, of Dean Samuel Sar, zt’l. In the United and sought out Hebrew school teachers States, Rabbi Fishman served in various who were only shomrei mitzvot. Many pulpits in the tri-state area. of the teachers Rabbi Fishman hired Rabbi Fishman’s illustrious rabbinic for his Hebrew school were the wives career spanned over 50 years in the rab- of scholars studying in the Lakewood binate, and he brought many closer to yeshiva’s kollel. As a result, Rabbi Fish- Torah and Yiddishkeit. As a Holocaust man’s eff orts quickly became known survivor, Rabbi Fishman felt impelled to the Lakewood rosh yeshiva, Rabbi to dedicate himself especially to Torah Shneur Kotler, zt’l. outreach and saving young neshamos. Rabbi Kotler inspired Rabbi Fish- Rabbi Fishman knew that innova- man to build on the proven success of Talmudical Academy of Adelphia dedicating a plaque for Rav Fishman tive Torah education was the key to this his synagogue day school and endeav- man was. Immediately following his lib- the Agudas HaRabbanim in Germany, in outreach. As rabbi in his new congre- eration from Dachau, while recovering the American Zone, after the war. gation in New Jersey, together with his Continued on Page 58 and emaciated from starvation, with The men in this photo are all penni- only the tattered striped concentration less orphans. All those they loved and camp garb to his name, a young Eli Fish- all who loved them had been murdered. man had only one desire—to study To- But despite all their suff ering, and de- rah with the great gaon and sage, Rabbi spite all their nisyonos, these broken Shmuel Abba Snieg, zt’l, a leading rabbi physical bodies only desired to be closer from Kovno, who had also miraculous- to Hashem. ly survived. Rav Fishman was later or- While many emerged from the death dained by Rav Snieg, and became the camps with their faith shattered, there assistant to the chief rabbi, serving in were some, like Eli Fishman, who clung to that capacity for fi ve years after the war. their faith with a miraculous love that can Rabbi Snieg became the chief rabbi of only be described as above-human. These 58 BETWEEN TWO WORLDS Yosef, Yechiel, Akiva, and bringing people closer to To- Continued from Page 57 Rivka, his cherished grand- rah, and to love of Hashem and children Talia, Ariel, Daniel, the Jewish People.” or to build a full time yeshi- Lauren, Josh, Amanda, Jo- “My father’s image is always va high school in the area, as nah, Jesse, and Joelle, and with me,” said his son Yechiel well. great-grandchildren Bracha, (Yale). “I recall vividly as a The idea resonated with Aliza, Aharon, and Eli, the last child that when the unfortu- Rabbi Fishman because his a great-grandson born after nate poor would come to our own parents, R’ Yosef and Ruda his passing, and the fi rst to be home for assistance, not only Fishman, zt’l, had been instru- named after him. would my father help them fi - mental in founding a yeshiva in Rabbi Fishman was loved by nancially, but he would typical- their own shtetl of Rachov-An- all who knew him for his con- ly invite them in to eat, saying nopol, near Lublin. The school stant optimism, gentle charm, they must be hungry. Our home became known as the “Mechina huge smile, generous and was typically fi lled with guests of Yachal.” It served as a prepa- sweet personality, sharp Torah for Shabbos and holidays. Of

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, ratory school for boys of high- mind, and irrepressible sense the many guests who came, school age who dreamed to one of humor. they usually left with increased day enter the parent yeshiva, He embodied a deep sense faith and a deeper connection the renowned rabbinical semi- of morality, amazing inner to Yiddishkeit, and some even nary of Yeshivas Chachmei Lu- spiritual strength, and yirat were inspired to study and be- blin (“Yachal”), the brainchild Shamayim. He was a revered come leaders and rabbis them- of its rosh yeshiva, Rabbi Meir rabbinic leader and an adored selves. For example, Rabbi Yo- Shapiro, zt’l. father. His inspiration and sef Brown was just one such a Soon, in a rural area of New bottomless reservoir of love guest as a boy, who went on to Jersey, which was once home moved many closer to Hashem, become a great Torah teacher to chicken farms, the Talmu- Torah, and mitzvot. educating thousands of young dical Academy of Adelphia, “I shall always see in my people in Israel.” NJ, was born and has educated mind’s eye the image of my fa- “The legacy of my father,” many hundreds of bnei Torah ther donning his tefi llin, and said his youngest son, Akiva, in the 46 years since its incep- winding its straps over the “in addition to infl uencing so tion in 1971. numbers tattooed into the many people over his amazing There is no doubt that fl esh of his left forearm at Aus- career in the rabbinate, is how founding the Adelphia yeshiva “Founder” by the Talmudical shivas Chachmei Lublin that chwitz,” said his son, Yosef, at he taught all of us to always ap- was one of Rabbi Fishman’s Academy of Adelphia, NJ at he attended, to the present-day the levayah. “This says it all. proach life with a positive out- crowning achievements in the the 45th annual yeshiva dinner Talmudical Academy of Adel- He was a Jew of unshakeable look and always have faith and fi eld of Jewish education, and a on March 6, 2016. The success phia, NJ—and that bridge is faith, despite the unspeakable trust that Hashem will guide us lasting memorial to the legacy of the Adelphia Yeshiva is a Rabbi Eli Fishman. horrors he endured during the to our own destiny. He demon- of his martyred parents, z’l. legacy that has bridged the pre- Rabbi Fishman left behind Shoah. He had the strongest strated that no matter what In the last year before his war Torah world of Rabbi Fish- his beloved wife of over 60 love for every Jew; they were test Hashem places before you, passing, at the age of 90, Rab- man’s youth like the Mechina years, Rebbetzin Eileen Fish- all precious to him. He devot- with emunah, we can carve our bi Fishman was honored as founded by his parents, and Ye- man, his adoring children, ed all the strivings of his life to own destiny.” analysis on Tractate Nedarim that is ran out to his mother and wanted to go 59 currently being studied in the yeshi- with his family to help them in what

vos, which has won widespread praise they might face. His mother’s last words 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 amongst the roshei yeshiva and was ded- to him were: “Dearest Elinke. You must icated by the author to be l’ilui nishmat remain here, and the Master of the Uni- his grandfather, Rabbi Eliyahu Fish- verse will help, that in the merit of our man. ancestors, you will remain alive to be a Beit Eliyahu, a beit midrash in Mekor remembrance of the entire family. Elin- Chaim in Jerusalem, where Torah is ke, dearest, this you must remember al- learned daily, was built and dedicated ways.” l’ilui nishmato by Yechiel and Chagit He honored his mother’s last wish. Fishman, Rabbi Fishman’s son. Not only did Rabbi Fishman always re- Rabbi Fishman and his wife, Eileen, member, but he raised children, grand- merited to live in Netanya, Israel, a life- children and great-grandchildren, who long dream. Eileen Fishman, together continue his path in Torah, and will nev- with her children, Joseph, Akiva, Re- er forget. becca, and Yechiel, are dedicating a library in Rabbi Fishman’s memory at the House of Hope orphanage for girls, a worthy Orthodox institution which provides for every need of young girls who have no home. The Fishmans are Catch up also dedicating a sponsorship for the housing needs of the girls after graduating high school, as they have no family to return to after graduation. Rebbetzin on the Fishman said in respect to their support of this orphanage, “What better way to honor my husband than to help young orphans who are alone, just as my hus- latest band Rabbi Fishman was alone and or- phaned in the Holocaust.” During the terrible war, in October 1942, young Eli Fishman had just been breaking imprisoned in a labor camp near his town, when he saw his mother and siblings through the fence as they were Rav Fishman sitting with Chief Rabbi Snieg being marched on the road to the train news at Rabbi Fishman’s legacy of Torah from Beth Medrash Govoha in Lake- station for “resettlement.” (He later teaching continues with his progeny. wood, recently published Birkas Eli- learned they were taken to Belzec for www.5TJT.com Of note, his grandson, Daniel Fishman, yahu, a treatise of in-depth Talmudic extermination.) Defying the guards, he 60 June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, 61 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 62 Kollel Of Flatbush WHAT RABBI WEINBERGER Kesivas Osiyos Event REALLY WANTS

BY BEN YISSACHAR DOV talking and transacting both candidly and he chareidi intelligentsia’s atten- lovingly, with ourselves, our family, our tion has been riveted, in recent friends, and ultimately, with Hashem. He Tweeks, to an ongoing debate be- recognizes that while some accomplish tween Woodmere’s Rabbi Moshe Wein- this through brutal self-examination, berger and his chevrah of “neo-Chassi- others through selﬂ ess Torah learning, dim” versus “old-guard” roshei yeshiva and even more of us from sifrei mussar regarding the appropriate Torah curric- or chassidus, any path is worthwhile if it

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, ulum for teenage boys and beyond. Rabbi reminds us Who our true Friend really is, Weinberger allegedly proposes to dra- and directly assaults the things that ob- matically alter the yeshivas’ time-hon- scure us from Him: excessive physicality; ored learning schedule to include gener- narcissism; and yes, superfi cial Torah, te- ous helpings of sifrei chassidus, as well fi llah, and mitzvah observance. as obligatory trips to visit Uman and Superfi ciality is what Rav Weinberger Lishzensk, while his detractors say we’re has been attacking for decades, in all its okay with our old-time religion. Having forms, with love, humor, and fury. And been ignited by a laudatory article about the obligation to be real—honestly ac- his colleagues and followers in Mishpa- knowledging one’s self-deceptions, ask- cha magazine, the debate has spread to all ing the diffi cult questions, rejecting con- corners of cyberspace, with both attack- venient but false answers, ripping off the ers and defenders kicking up tons of dust band aids when necessary—this has been that reportedly may soon reach as high as the prime directive behind everything he the Kisei HaKavod. has taught us (witness, for example, his As both a former talmid of the kind ongoing, searing campaign to raise con- of yeshiva supposedly subject to his at- sciousness about the massively uncom- tack, as well as a long-time follower of fortable subject of shmiras habris). Rav Weinberger, I believe that many are Unsurprisingly, his personal inspira- A diverse group of Flatbush residents turned out en completely missing Rabbi Weinberger’s tion has come from sifrei chassidus. Was essential point. His message has consis- this not the basic imperative of the origi- masse to show support at a kesivas osiyos event for a tently been that we must frontally and nal derech haBaal Shem, and all his subse- unique makom Torah, Kollel of Flatbush, located at tightly embrace our neshamos, and by ex- quent chassidim? But I am confi dent that tension, G-d, with complete honesty. Put if we all found a way to serve G-d with 2504 Ave K. diff erently, he has constantly stressed how our greatest joy occurs only when Continued on Page 66

Minyanim in the 5 Towns/Far Rockaway Area Mincha Maariv 1:30 Agudas Achim, Monday- Thursday 7:30 The Shteebel (Main Bais Medrash) 333 Pearsall Avenue, Cedarhurst 7:45 Chabad of the 5 Towns Second floor conference room 8:00 Shaaray Tefila Also 10 minutes before shkiah 1:35 Yeshiva Shor Yashov The White Shul Kollel Avreichem Congregation Tifereth Zvi Rabbi Katz’s Shul (Congregation Shomer Shabbos) Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid (S-Th) Maariv is 15 min. after shkiah 8:05 Young Israel of North Woodmere 1:45 Agudath Israel of Long Island 8:15 Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst (Sundays & legal holidays) The Shteebel (Downstairs in Simcha Hall) Yeshiva Gedolah of the 5 Towns 8:30 Bais Medrash of Harborview 1:50 Yismach Moshe @ The Premier Yismach Moshe @ The Premier 2:00 5 Towns Judaica 8:45 Yeshiva of Far Rockaway 2:15 Yeshiva of Far Rockaway Agudas Israel of Long Island 2:45 Agudath Israel of Long Island 9:00 Young Israel of Woodmere Also 15 minutes before shkiah Yeshiva Shor Yoshov Yeshiva Gedolah of the 5 Towns 9:15 Beis Medrash of Woodmere Young Israel Woodmere Shaaray Tefila (Halacha shiur 15 min. before) Agudas Israel of Long Island 3:00 Judaica Plus Yeshiva Shor Yoshov 4:15 Adas Yisroel of NY United Hebrew Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst Community of NY The Shteebel (Downstairs in Simcha Hall) Bais Ephraim Yitzchok (M-Th) Bais Medrash Ateres Yisroel (Rabbi Blumenkrantz) 9:30 Young Israel of Woodmere Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid (S-Th) 9:45 Yeshiva Shor Yashov Yeshiva Gedolah of the 5 Towns Kehillas Bais Yehuda Tzvi (S-Th) The White Shul 10:00 Young Israel of Woodmere Agudas Israel of Long Island Yeshiva of Far Rockaway The Shteebel (Main Bais Medrash) 10:15 Kollel Avreichem 10:30 Young Israel of Woodmere Agudas Israel of Long Island Yeshiva Gedolah of the 5 Towns 10:40 Boston Beis Midrash of Lawrence 11:00 Young Israel of Woodmere Boston Beis Midrash of Lawrence 11:15 Kehillas Bais Yehuda (Thursdays) During the winter months Young Israel of Woodmere has a marriv minyan every half hour after 6:30, ending with the 11:00 maariv. 10:40, 11: 00, 11:20 11:40 12:00 Boston Beis Midrash of Lawrence has maariv every 20 minutes from 10:40-12 Boston Beis Midrash of Lawrence To add or modify a listing, please email: [email protected] 63

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rom the moment with the Ramaz Rams beat- the doors opened at ing the HANC Hurricanes in F 8:30 a.m. for play- the championship game and Men’s 35+ Champs MTA Legends, led by Tournament MVP Dani Zoldan (center) er check in, until the end of the SKA Sonics winning the the second evening gourmet Tier II consolation bracket. banquet more than 14 hours Referees named five ath- later, it was a day of intense letes to the All-Tournament competition and family fun Team including MVP Morris at Our Place’s second annu- Dweck of Magen David Yeshi- al Yeshiva League Legends va (2013), Dennis Dweck of basketball tournament. Yeshiva of Flatbush (2014), Held on Sunday, June 10, Gabriel Leifer of DRS (2016), at Basketball City on the Ariel Sokol of YULA (2014), Lower East Side’s Pier 36, and Shaje Weiss of JEC the day featured 34 teams (2012). Also recognized for competing for high seed- his performance was Dani ing in opening round-robin Zoldan (1999), captain of the games and ultimately, cul- MTA Lions who won the MVP minating in three separate award in the 35 and up divi- play-off brackets and cham- sion. In the women’s division, pionship games. The event the All-Tournament Team included separate full court included MVP Tova Laufer men’s and women’s tourna- of Ramaz (2005), Celia Co- ments and, all new this year, hen of Hillel (2017), Victoria Men’s Tier II Champion Frisch Legends, with Lior Hod a half court tournament for Gindi of Yeshiva of Flatbush men ages 35 and up. (2016), Stephanie Greenberg Schools from the tri-state of HAFTR (2011), and Rachel area and beyond hit the Stahler of HANC (2006). hardwood in competitions Billed as an opportunity that were fast and furious. to “relive old rivalries” and In the full court men’s divi- “create new memories,” the sion, the Magen David Ye- tournament also featured shiva Warriors triumphed Yeshiva League Legends over the JEC Thunder in giveaways and a massive a nail-biter championship carnival. Several hundred game, winning 40-39. The fans came to cheer on the Frisch Cougars won the Tier more than 230 athletes in II tournament champion- their custom made Legends ship, with teams from DRS, jerseys throughout the day Fasman Skokie Yeshiva, and the plentiful edibles Yeshiva of Flatbush, HAF- included an afternoon piz- TR, HANC, Mesivta Ateres za lunch from Bravo’s and a Yaakov, MTA, North Shore pair of gourmet post-cham- Hebrew Academy, Ramaz, pionship banquets featuring Rambam, SAR, TABC, Val- an extensive barbecue with Men’s Tier I Champion MDY Warriors, with team coaches and OurPlace Executive Director Rabbi Aryeh Young ley Torah High School, and smoked meats, tantalizing (left) and Tournament Chairman Elliot Steinmetz (right) YULA also participating in beef jerky from Graze, and a Gourmet Glatt, Eden Wok, struggle with issues of ad- heated match-ups through- never ending sushi bar from Avid Fitness, Hercman Prop- diction and abuse. out the day. Eden Wok. erties, Klipped, Alan and “In addition to providing hot In a series of afternoon The event was co-chaired Judy Eisenman, Theryon, meals, placing troubled young Catch up games, the 35 and up group by Rachelle Rosenberg and Hilltop Equities, MJ Prop- adults in therapy and rehab, took to the courts, with the Elliot Steinmetz of Rosen- erty Group, the Five Towns and helping many go back to MTA Lions taking home berg and Steinmetz PC, the Jewish Times, and The Jew- school or fi nd meaningful em- the trophy in a field that in- event’s Main Event Sponsor, ish Link of New Jersey. ployment, Our Place provides on the cluded teams from Seattle’s with warmup gear, pants, More than just a highly 24/7 around the clock care, Northwest Yeshiva High and sweatshirts provided by anticipated event that drew providing a lifeline to those School, Rambam, JEC, and Maurice Levy (Magen David participants from all over who feel lost or hopeless,” ex- latest HAFTR. The women’s di- player) of High Life LLC. the greater New York City plained Our Place director vision had teams from Bru- The main banquet, as well area and far beyond for a Rabbi Aryeh Young. “Our staff riah, Central, Yeshiva of as the duffle bags and wa- day of excitement and off is on the frontlines every day Flatbush, Frisch, HAFTR, ter bottles were sponsored the charts energy, the Leg- of the year and have played a breaking HANC, Hillel, Magen David by Josh Sasouness (Frisch ends tournament raised crucial role in helping so many Yeshiva, Ramaz, SAR, SKA, player) of Dwight Capital. much needed funds for Our fi nd their way back onto the and Shalhevet all engaging Other sponsors included Place which will be used to path to a healthy, productive news at in an intense competition The Orlo Fund, Arbor, GFI continue operating its judg- and meaningful life.” that started at 5:30 p.m. and Realty Services, Inc., Ellkay ment-free drop in centers lasted late into the night, Healthcare Data Plumbers, for at risk Jewish youth who Continued on Page 68 www.5TJT.com 64 June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, 65 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 66 RABBI WEINBERGER that we base ourselves in all of Shas Continued from Page 62 and revealed Torah. A cursory look at Aish Kodesh’s weekly schedule will the simchah and ahavah that comes from also confirm this. THE RIGHT VIEW complete honesty, without once opening In all, I believe that, sadly, this debate Likutei Moharan or Rav Kook, he would about “neo-Chassidus” has, for many, By Alex Sternberg dance with joy. obscured the Rav’s most important mes- Rav Weinberger is certainly not sage. While some may have honestly mis- promoting any radical change; anyone understood the ideas expressed in the who listens carefully to his shiurim, Mishpacha article, I suspect that others, THE LIFE OF OLGA ELEK, PART 6 whether online or in person (and es- in a diversionary, self-defensive tactic, pecially in person), understands how have shifted the discussion from the dif- lga fi nished high school with the less than an A in any subject was not conservative and mesorah-oriented fi cult avodah he has always advocated, to fi rst graduating class of 1929– acceptable and would result in a severe he is. He is unwilling to accept any a superfi cial debate about whether or not O30, as one of the brightest stu- rebuke from Karola. “What have you to sort of radical change to our Yiddish- we should dramatically revise our Gema- dents in the class. Her test scores were say about this poor eff ort?” she would

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, keit, whether in thought or in practice, ra curriculum. Not taking Rav Weinberg- always exemplary, scoring near perfect. ask when the grade was anything less versus what we have received from er’s message to heart would be a missed Her friends often approached her for than an A. Olga was very sensitive and our parents and rebbeim. Nor does he opportunity, resulting in business as usu- help explaining the lessons. She began she took her mother’s disapproval and have any issue with classic yeshiva al and leaving some of our children with- to tutor them to help them improve their scolding to heart. learning—he has made clear countless out what they really need: Honesty with scores. But as one of the few Jewish stu- As graduation approached, it was time times that it is essential to our avodah, themselves and G-d. dents, especially a girl, she tried to be to think about the future and to make discreet and low-key. Her mother, Karo- concrete plans. From her early child- la, would not have it any other way. Their hood she had focused on a career in med- Remember that article? lifestyle was a cultured and refi ned one; icine, encouraged by her father, a frus- showing off or calling attention to one- trated doctor wannabe. Olga was content Visit our archive section and find any issue of the self was not done. But excelling in her to pursue a medical career even if her 5 Towns Jewish Times online @ studies was another matter. Olga was heart was not really set on it. While it www.5TJT.com raised strictly and with an emphasis on was not her fi rst choice, she was a dutiful striving for excellence. To bring home daughter who would do as she was told. She knew what was expected of her and she complied. She took the entrance examination to the Faculty of Medicine for admission to medical school and passed. But fate intervened in the guise of the anti-Semitic numerus clausus regulation, limiting Jews to six percent of any university class in medicine, law, or en- gineering. A friend of her father’s agreed to sponsor her application to university, without which she would not have been admitted. But his sponsorship was only on condition that she would not pursue medicine. It was agreed that she would study education. She recalled that this turn of events was not only disappointing but that it hurt. After all, she had passed the entrance exam. However, while disappointed that she could not become a doctor as her father so desired, she quickly rec- onciled herself to a career in education. While in high school, she had gained some experience tutoring her friends. As she got a taste of it, she realized she enjoyed teaching and was even good at it. So off she went to Pécs, a nearby town that boasted one of the fi nest universi- ties in Hungary. It was 1931, and Olga was living in the university in Pécs, on her own for the fi rst time. She was 21. In the past, she was never allowed to walk with a boy alone; she was always in large groups of several boys and girls. Her new freedom was strange. Growing up, she always chose her friends based on their character and not based on their religion, so fi nding herself among strangers was not terribly frightening. Still, adjusting to life as a university student in the big city of Pécs took some getting used to. She traveled home as often as her schedule and fi nances allowed, visiting her parents and friends. On such occasions, a visit to the synagogue to share her experiences with the rebbetzin, Rab Erzsebet, was a must. They would discuss the latest books and plays, and Olga would describe the lectures she attended, presented by the famous intellectual fi gures of Pécs. She also visited her friends from gimnazi- um, most of whom did not go on to study in university. Among her close friends Ten million Hungarian citizens sudden- pus were a frequent occurrence. An- so that they could not be recognized as 67 ly found themselves becoming citizens ti-Jewish actions and incidents were aggressors. A most serious aspect of

of Ukraine, Romania, and parts of Yugo- staged in the same way in every univer- these attacks was that Jewish women 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 slavia as the treaty stripped Hungary of sity town (Budapest, Debrecen, Pécs, were assaulted as well as the men. two-thirds of her territory as a punish- and Szeged). At the beginning of the ac- Now, perhaps for the ﬁ rst time in her ment for starting the war. It was a bitter ademic year, the “Christian” students life, Olga came face to face with the ugly pill for the uber-nationalist Hungarians prevented the Jews from entering uni- face of Hungarian anti-Semitism. As an to swallow, something that stuck in their versity buildings or the classrooms. educated and sophisticated young wom- throats for years to come. The mood in They organized demonstrations in an facing such primitive attitudes, Olga the country became bitter and melan- the streets and held great assemblies understood that such manifestation of choly. As par for the course, anti-Semi- where they accepted memorandums to hatred was something to be aware of— tism rose, especially among the youth. demand the restoration of the original and perhaps even to fear. Many turned toward the Church and numerus clausus scheme or the aggra- found solace for their frustration by vation of anti-Jewish restrictions, go- Dr. Alex Sternberg authored the forthcoming focusing on their Christian heritage. ing as far as the numerus nullus (total book “Recipes from Auschwitz–My Parents’ Story of the Murder of Hungarian Jewry.” He Christian advocacy groups were on the admission ban for Jews), and at the is a lifelong student of Jewish history, focusing rise, urging the nation to support Chris- end of 1930s, even the stigmatization on development of Zionism and the Holocaust. tian institutions and vote for Christian of their Jewish classmates with yellow He is presently teaching graduate studies and Olga Elek during her college days candidates. It was in this political cli- stars. During the incidents, the Jewish is active in several pro-Israel organizations. in the early 1930s mate that the anti-Semitic regulation students were systematically harassed He is a retired research doctor in children’s pulmonary health and a master karate was a neighbor, Katalin Gelencser, the limiting Jewish acceptance in univer- in a well-organized way. For example, instructor. Read more of Dr. Sternberg’s articles daughter of a simple but respectable sities, the numerus clausus, came into the Turulist law students “visited” the at 5TJT.com. peasant (farmer). Katalin, or Kato, as existence. One of the most nationalistic, Faculty of Arts and attacked Jews there Olga called her, was a devout Catholic right-wing Christian fraternal student girl who worked on her father’s farm. movements that came into existence Olga and her family became good friends was the Turul Society. The turul was a with the Gelencser family, a friendship mythological bird (falcon or vulture) in that would last a lifetime. Olga natural- the Hungarian legends that led the peo- ly visited the Gelencser farm to spend ple in the Carpathian basin. The Turul some time with Kato as well. Then it was Society established chapters through- time to board the train and return to her out the country and advocated a strict studies in the university. interpretation of the numerus clausus Called the interwar years, the early law. Turul was especially active on the 1930s were a turbulent time in Hun- Pécs University campus where Olga was garian society. Hungary and her youth a student. The activities of the Turul so- experienced a devastating loss in the ciety included checking the ethnic and First World War and with it the humil- religious status of the students to make iation of being on the losing side again. sure that the numerus clausus laws were The Trianon Treaty signed in 1920 that strictly enforced. offi cially signaled the end of the war also By the late 1920s and early '30s, the devastated the morale of the country. anti-Semitic demonstrations on cam- 68 NCYI BASKETBALL LEAGUE CROWNS TWO CHAMPIONS

he 2018 National Council of In the intermediate division, the Young Israel Basketball League heavily favored Heichal Hatorah Hor- Tseason came to a close with 2 nets from Teaneck, NJ faced off against exciting and competitive championship the underdog Darchei Torah Peli- games. cans at the Hebrew Academy of Long June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22,

Intermediate division championship game

Beach’s beautiful new gym. Heichal place. In the fi rst round of the playoff s, fi nished the regular season at 9–1. By they soundly defeated the Pruzdor Ye- coming in second place in the division, shiva from Woodmere. In the semifi - they had a fi rst round bye. In the next nals, Darchei upset the top seed and round they defeated the Young Israel previously undefeated Young Israel of of Lawrence-Cedarhurst. Darchei To- Woodmere and advanced to the cham- rah had a longer trip to the fi nals. They pionship game. fi nished the regular season in fourth There was an overfl ow crowd for both teams as the game began. In the fi rst quarter, Darchei raced out to an early 5–0 lead, but Heichal stormed right back with a 7–0 run of their own to take a 7–5 lead. The Hornets followed up with two 3 pointers and held a 13–7 lead after one quarter. At the start of the second quarter, Heichal opened with another 3-pointer and built a 16–7 advantage. Led by Halbertol, Darchei Torah cut the lead to 16–12. Again, Heichal pushed the lead ¤¤¡ထ¤¡££¡£ to 19–12 only to see the Pelicans climb ª¡¦¡£¤ဖ£¡®ªဠ£ back to within 19–17. The teams then ¡¡¢¤£¡£¡ traded baskets back and forth and the Thank half ended with Heichal holding a 25–24 ª¡£¡£¡¤ lead. At halftime there was a huge minyan you for Ma’ariv that took place in the brand ¡£န Ŵ ¡£န¤¦ new HALB beit midrash. ¡£န¤¯ ¡£န¨¦ Each team came out in the second ¡£န¡ ¨¡¦¡ half determined to claim victory and the league championship. The third quarter £န¨ ¡Ŋ ¨¯¨¡¡ started as the fi rst half ended with the ¡£န ¨¡® game moving at a frantic pace. At the ¡£န £ ¨ ¬ end of the third quarter, the Pelicans held a 31–29 lead. ¡£န£ ¡ ¨ ¨ ¡ The fourth quarter was a classic. Ev- ¡£န ¨£ £¦¡ eryone in the gym was anticipating a ¡£န£¤¡ှ¡£ဿ¡ ¡န¡ ¡¡® dramatic conclusion and the teams did not disappoint. With fi ve minutes left ¡£န¤ ¨£ in regulation time, Darchei Torah held ¡£န¡¤£¤¡¤¡ ¨¯¤¯ a 39–37 lead. Levinger for Heichal hit ¡£န¡ ¨ ¦£ a 3-pointer to tie the game at 40. With 2:34 left, another 3-pointer by Heichal’s ¡£န¨¡ ¨££ Levinger gave the Hornets a 43–40 lead. ¡£န£¤ ¨£¡¡ The Hornets’ Beren tied the game at 43 ¤¯¢¡¡ ¨ with a rainbow 3. Heichal scored and held a 45–43 lead with 52 seconds left. ¡£န¦¡¤ ¨¦££ ¦¤£ Both teams committed costly turnovers on the ensuing possessions. Finally, Heichal put the game away with two Thank you ¤¤¡¦£¡£££¡£¡ဠ££န ££¡¦¨¤ထ£¤¤ၟ£န¡ clutch free throws and secured the victory and the 2018 National Council of Young Israel intermediate champion- Wishing everyone a healthy and relaxing summer! ship. Both teams played their hearts out and left everything they had on the court. They shook hands after the game to congratulate each other for a true classic championship game. Members of the Heichal Hatorah Hornets team Located in Aish Kodesh: 894 Woodmere Place, Woodmere were presented with individual player Ćāćċćċƫ!40ċĂƫđƫ333ċ/$!!"ċ+.# championship trophies as well as a team championship trophy. 69 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018

Heichal Hatorah Hornets, 2018 intermediate division champions

The senior division featured a ter- to Hajibai to make it 16–14. MAY then rific matchup between MAY, Mesivta went on a 12–4 run which included a Ateres Yaakov, of Lawrence, and the couple of more threes by Rudansky. Mashadi Magic of Great Neck. The MAY held a 28–18 advantage at half- game was played in JMF Sports Arena time. in Westbury in front of a full-capacity After a stirring halftime speech crowd. The game started out in a back by Mac Aziz, coach of Mashadi, Ma- and forth contest with teams trading shadi was determined to get back in baskets and concluded with Mashadi the game, and they did. Their defense holding an 8–7 lead after one quarter. clamped down and closed the gap to The second quarter was more of a 32–29 with four minutes left in the wide open game. After Mashadi took third quarter. A three-pointer by Le- Senior division championship game a 10–9 lead, Rudansky for MAY hit the vian tied the game at 32. Mashadi first three-point shot of the game that finished off the quarter by holding a ing to 42–40 with five minutes left. vian layup. With two minutes left to go gave MAY a 12–10 lead, which they 39–34 lead. Hajibai and Haj both hit baskets to ex- Mashadi led 51–44. Another three by extended to a 16–10 lead. Mashadi The first few possessions of the tend their lead to 48–42, with less than Rudansky closed the gap to 51–47. The climbed back with two quick baskets fourth quarter, both teams traded four minutes to go. Mashadi started to including a perfect feed from Levian three-point field goals, with MAY clos- slow the game down, which led to a Le- Continued on Page 71 70 June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, SPORTS CENTER In addition, NCYI is excited 71 Continued from Page 69 to announce that there will

be a separate girls’ basketball 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 last minute and a half fea- league with three divisions— tured turnovers and missed middle division (6th–8th shots by both teams. Rudan- grades), intermediate divi- sky hit another three to close sion (9th and 10th grades), the gap to 51–50. With 16 and senior division (11th and seconds left, MAY fouled Haj, 12th grades). who made both free throws, For more information and Mashadi led 53–50 with please e-mail Judah Rhine 14 seconds left. MAY came [email protected] or call down court looking for a good 516-707-2638. shot and they found Singer in • • • the corner who nailed a three- Attention all camp direc- point field goal that tied the tors: Please send in all your score and sent the game into sports happenings through- overtime. out the summer so they can The overtime period start- be included in the 5TJT ed off with both teams making Sportscenter. their foul shots. Mashadi finally scored a basket to take a Judah Rhine, who has been 59–57 lead, only to see MAY’s coaching youth basketball for MAY, 2018 senior division champions more than 35 years, is co-director Peretz sink another two foul of MVP Boys Basketball Camp shots to even the score. Ma- Intermediates (9th and rah, Harborview, and Young the NY-NJ metropolitan area. and MVP Girls Basketball Camp shadi hit another basket for 10th grades): Young Israel of Israel of Manhattan The season runs from the end and co-commissioner of the a 61–59 lead. On the ensuing Woodmere, Heichal Hatorah, Many thanks to all the play- of January until June, culmi- National Council of Young Israel possession, MAY knocked Harborview, Darchei Torah, ers, coaches, athletic direc- nating in playoffs and league basketball league. He can be reached at [email protected] or down another three-point Pruzdor Yeshiva, Young Israel tors, refs, parents, and fans championship games. [email protected]. Read more of shot to take a 62–61 lead. of Lawrence Cedarhurst, Me- who participated in the 2018 NCYI is excited to announce Judah Rhine’s articles at 5TJT.com. Rudansky made another foul sivta Ateres Yaakov, Young Is- NCYI Basketball League. that for the 2019 season, the shot to extend the lead to 63– rael of Jamaica Estates, Be’er For the past ten years, the league will be expanding to 61. A last attempt by Mashadi Hagolah, Ivdu, Lev Torah, National Council of Young Is- include middle school-aged Remember was off the mark and MAY Yam Hatorah, Mesivta Tiferes rael Basketball League, under boys in 6th–8th grades from that article? secured the senior division Torah, and Jewish Institute the direction of Irv Bader and shuls and schools throughout 2018 championship. of Queens Judah Rhine, has given hun- the NY-NJ metropolitan area. Visit our archive section Congratulations and mazal Seniors (11th and 12th dreds of boys an opportunity The league is looking to in- and ﬁnd any issue of the tov to all the teams for an ex- grades): Mesivta Ateres Yaa- to play basketball in a com- crease the amount of teams in 5 Towns Jewish Times citing season. The 2018 sea- kov, Mashadi, Tribeca, Aha- petitive setting. The league is the current boys’ high school online @ son featured teams from the vat Shalom, Tiferes Shmuel, open to high school boys from intermediate and senior divi- www.5TJT.com following shuls/schools: Heichal Hatorah, Darchei To- different schools and shuls in sions. 72 TOURO GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK HONORS CLASS OF 2018

ouro College Graduate School ble for current recipients to continue of Social Work honored the receiving aid and for new applicants to T120 members of the Class of apply. 2018 with an awards celebration at the “These students have deﬁ ed every 92nd Street Y, bringing together the odd. It’s a myth that if you come from graduates, their families, and friends diffi cult circumstances you cannot with faculty and staff to recognize the succeed,” he said while proudly reveal-

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, students’ achievements. Emotions ran ing that the Class of 2018 scholarship high as class members were congratu- recipients are graduating with an aver- lated individually and collectively for age GPA of 3.7. their leadership, tireless commitment and service to those in need, and aca- ‘Change Agents demic accomplishments. To The Nth Degree’ “Welcome to the profession!” said Darla Spence Coff ey, Ph.D., MSW, Founding Dean Steven Huberman, president and CEO of the Council Ph.D. “Touro will always remain your on Social Work Education (CSWE), academic home. We appreciate your the national association of accredit- Tzipora Langner receiving the Ohel Leadership Award from David Mandel, CEO of Ohel Children’s Home & Family Services hard work and achievements.” ed social work programs and the sole The afternoon’s festivities began accrediting agency for social work in cently joined the GSSW’s Profession- Center. While earning his MSW, he with a luncheon in honor of a cohort of the United States, addressed the small al Advisory Board. In brief remarks, was part of the school’s Military Social 58 MSW students who have been able cohort: “The HRSA grant is not a gift. Rothman, a former mayor, judge, and a Work Education Fellowship program, to pursue their MSWs because of a $2.5 You have earned it. The world greatly lawyer, congratulated the students and which provided enrichment seminars million federal grant that is providing needs you now more than ever. You are urged them to always remain involved that developed his clinical skills in scholarships to economically disad- change agents to the nth degree.” in their communities. helping veterans as well as a presti- vantaged students. The grant is funded Two recipients, Christian Rodriguez, Said Rodriguez: “The HRSA grant gious ﬁ eld placement at the Steven A. by the federal Health Resources and class of 2018, and Keren Blum, class of appeared at just the right time and Cohen Military Family Clinic at NYU Services Administration (HRSA) of the 2019, spoke movingly, expressing their provided me with the hope I needed to Langone Health. United States Department of Health gratitude for the support of Touro and keep moving forward.” Class valedic- and Human Services. its senior administration, the dean, and torian with a 4.0 GPA, Rodriguez was ‘A Leader’s Leader’ Dean Huberman announced that the Dr. Coff ey and CSWE for help in obtain- chosen by his classmates and the fac- Dr. Coff ey was the keynote speaker government would continue to fund ing and sustaining the funding. They ulty to be the school’s student speak- at the annual Academic Recognition the “Scholarships for Disadvantaged also thanked eight-term former U.S. er at the Division of Graduate Studies Program that followed, which attract- Students” next year, making it possi- congressman Steven Rothman, who re- commencement on June 14 at Lincoln ed approximately 400 students, faculty, staff , family members, and other David Greene and Benjamin Heisler rector of Student Advancement Allison min Heisler, Ludean Maitland, Chris- 73 well-wishers. Dean Huberman called received the Student Award from the Bobick, MSW, LMSW. “Raquel models tian Rodriguez, and Lea Wersan in the

Dr. Coff ey a “leader’s leader” as he pre- National Association of Social Work- the key features of an individual with Military Social Work Education Fel- 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 sented her with the school’s National ers-New York City Chapter for serv- resilience…particularly the ability to lowship; and Christina Arnao, Ashley Distinguished Social Work Leader- ing as liaisons to the organization, ar- go beyond one’s own ordeal and direct Cohen, and Jhavon Kornegay in the ship Award and a shofar as a symbol of ranging workshops and providing the one’s energy to the wellbeing of others.” Evidence-Based Practice in Mental self-awareness and social justice. students’ perspective to NASW-NYC. Tzipora Langner received the Ohel Health Fellowship. Fifteen students David Raab, executive vice president Heisler also served as student-body Leadership Award from David Man- received recognition for Excellence of the Touro College and University president for two years, during which del, CEO of Ohel Children’s Home & in Field Education, and nine students System, greeted the soon-to-be gradu- he organized events such as a blood Family Services. Jhavon Kornegay re- were honored for Excellence in Field ates on behalf of Touro President Alan drive and a career-development semi- ceived the Research Award for her ex- Education with Distinction. Kadish, M.D., and Touro leadership. nar. amination of how working conditions Raab quoted an adage from Ethics of Twenty-one students received and job stress impact the health of the the Fathers that is meaningful to so- Dean’s Academic Honors with Distinc- child welfare workforce. She presented cial workers. “In a place where there tion for cumulative GPAs of 3.9–4.0. her research at the New York Academy is no person, you try to be a person…” “You’re works in progress,” said Asso- of Medicine’s 12th annual Social Work He provided examples: an elderly par- ciate Professor of Clinical Social Work Night. Leidy DeLeon received the Lati- ent without children available to help; Steven Krantz, D.S.W., LC.S.W, who no Leadership Scholar Award. Catch up a child unable to cope whose parents himself was recently honored with the Director of Social Work Alumni En- are at a loss what to do; or a communi- 2018 Presidential Award for Excel- gagement and Financial Resource De- ty lacking in services and no one is do- lence in the teaching category. “Go out velopment Eric Levine, DSW, LCSW, ing anything about it. “This is the role there open to the learning. It will never presented Deborah Marchuk, LCSW, in life you have selected … to step into end for you—embrace it.” Class of 2012, with the Distinguished on the situations where there is no one else Alumni of the Year Award for her com- capable or willing to step up,” he said. Tikun Olam Award mitment to professional excellence, “In a place where there is no person, Raquel Samet received the Dr. Ber- devotion to community service, and you have chosen to be the person. We at nard and Sarah Lander Distinguished commitment to nurturing colleagues latest Touro salute you for your choice.” Social Work Tikun Olam Award, which and future social-work practitioners. Numerous awards were given out. memorializes the legacies of Touro’s Marchuck currently provides psycho- Outstanding Community Service and founder and his wife, and pays tribute therapy to children, teens, and adults as Leadership Awards were given to Ve- to a graduate student who has over- a social worker at Long Island Counsel- ronique Green, who is running for a come tremendous personal obstacles ing and Anxiety Center in Cedarhurst, breaking seat on her local community board in and is making a diff erence in the com- NY. Also receiving the Distinguished Brooklyn, and Anita Szalontai, a native munity. Despite multiple challenges, Alumni of the Year award but not pres- of Hungary, who was a leader in the stu- Samet “turned pain into purpose,” ent was president of the Alumni Asso- dents’ partnering with their peers from maintaining perfect attendance, com- ciation Bobby Staley, Class of 2008. the University of Michigan Flint cam- pleting her studies with a “near per- Numerous students in the school’s news at pus on a virtual Town Hall meeting on fect” GPA, and earning the respect of fellowship programs were recognized: water as a human right. A third award her peers and professors alike, who Farrah Denis, Veronique Green, Lind- winner, Sheryl Frishman, was not able view her as a strong and infl uential say Ingenito, and Edwin Taveras in the www.5TJT.com to attend. leader in the MSW program, said Di- Aging Education Fellowship; Benja- 74 ate, drank, and even slept. On special oc- Obviously, there were no tubs and show- casions, magnifi cent banquets were held ers with running hot and cold water. Baths here. The nobleman, his family, and im- were taken in transportable wooden tubs, REAL ESTATE portant guests sat at the high table, which so that the summer sun could warm the was raised above the other diners and cov- water and the bather, but the tub could be By Anessa V. Cohen ered with a tablecloth of fi ne linen. (I won- moved inside when the weather worsened. der if it’s from here that we get our dais set- For fresh-water purposes, almost all cas- up for formal aff airs?) The great hall was tles had a well within their walls. This was the heart of castle life. essential as a source of water if someone Inside the castle walls, besides a mag- were to lay siege to the castle and everyone BUILDING CASTLES IN THE SKY nifi cent hall, there would also be com- had to stay within the castle walls (what a fortable chambers and a chapel. These life). s I brainstormed for this week’s pation saw a frenzy of castle building. chapels were extravagantly customized Early castle life was far from comfort- article, my mind went back in The original stone castles consisted of with stained-glass windows and gold ev- able. The wind blew through the wooden A time and I wondered about real rectangular towers surrounded by high erywhere. A chapel seems to have been on shutters on the windows and most people June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, estate and construction in medieval times. stone walls. These towers, also called the must-have list of castle-builders back slept on benches or on rough mattresses in It occurred to me to do some research “keeps,” were built with a number of levels then, much as a beautiful kosher kitchen is the great hall on top of hay or straw on the about what life was like for the elite 1,000 within the keep, depending on its size and on the must-have list for houses built today. fl oors, which would be replaced on a daily years ago, living in a castle. Did those huge the wealth of its owner, but the ground fl oor Castles did not have bathrooms; in- basis (just like in a barn); insulation as we edifi ces have anything in common with the would make up the castle’s main hall (also stead, they had a garderobe, a large room have today was unknown. By the 1200s, large houses being built today? known as the Great Hall). This Great Hall (or chamber) containing wood or stone castle amenities got better and people slept The great age of castles began almost was the equivalent of a combination of our benches with built-in holes above a very in well-furnished bed chambers and living 1,000 years ago and lasted for nearly 500 modern-day living room, dining room, and long chute. Waste fell down the chute into rooms that were built within the castle, years. The fi rst proper castles built in En- den—with a little kitchen tossed in—with the moat. (That moat was defi nitely not the usually above the main hall and in sur- gland were introduced by William the 40- or 50-foot vaulted ceilings. Burning kind of place any of us would want to picnic rounding wing additions, heated by large Conqueror when he invaded England from in the center of the room would have been next to on a nice day.) The garderobes (to open fi res and lit by candles. his homeland in France. William needed a large fi re, its smoke turning the air ac- “guard” the “robes”) were so called because Ironically, many people today, when to show his authority and protect his new rid. The only natural light fi ltered through people also stored their clothes in them. building large homes, fantasize about living kingdom. The early years of Norman occu- narrow lancet windows. Here the nobility The foul smell kept the moths away. in a castle. We dream about the ultimate life of luxury, never having to fend for ourselves, having our every whim taken care of, adorned with jewels or swathed in silk. But despite all the glamour we see in mov- ies and conjure up in our imaginations, medieval castle life was not easy. Hardships were plenty, and even the wealthiest individuals often found themselves living in less-than-adequate quar- ters. There was no central heating, except for the central hearth or fi replace, which had to be tended to in order to be effi cient. Of course, that heat was usually saved for the nobleman and his family. Servants, soldiers, and others made due with tiny lamps and shivered a lot during the cold medieval nights. The nobleman, his family, and guests would also have had the added comfort of heavy blankets, feather mattresses, fur covers, and tapestries hanging on the walls—at least in later years when castle life became more developed after the 1200s—to block the damp and breezes; residents of lesser status usually slept in the towers, made due with lighter bedclothes, and just got used to being cold most of the time. Even during the warmest months of the year, the castle retained a cool damp- ness and was very dark because in order to keep out the wind and cold in the harsher months, very few windows were included in the structuring of a castle. Most residents spent as much time as possible out- doors. All in all, the only thing I found appealing after having researched actual castle construction and the accompanying lifestyle were the large rooms with the high ceilings, and the use of stone. Everything else, although beautiful when in a picture or as part of a museum castle tour, is just that—a beautiful picture totally removed from life. So remind me again why we dream about owning our own castles?

Anessa Cohen lives in Cedarhurst and is a licensed real-estate broker (Anessa V Cohen Realty) and a licensed N.Y.S. loan offi cer (FM Home Loans) with over 20 years of experience off ering full-service residential, commercial, and management real-estate services as well as mortgage services. She can be reached at 516- 569-5007 or via her website, www.AVCrealty. com. Readers are encouraged to send questions or comments to [email protected]. Read more of Anessa Cohen’s articles at 5TJT.com. 75

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Shimon Lichtman, a'h HALB State Fair By Mayer Lichtman It is hard to believe that two years have passed since our brother Shimon, z’l, has been niftar. Whenever he is thought of, his beautiful character traits, together with his wit and humor, come to mind. A number of months ago I stopped into my brother’s home for a short visit. The same warmth and care that one felt entering the Lichtman home on Mador Court came ﬂ ooding back. This doesn’t come as a surprise, because Shimon, z’l, together with his eishes chayil, Rochel, shetichye, built and designed this Mik- HALB State Fair dash m’at. Everyone and anyone was made to feel welcome and part of their through the room throughout the able to taste some cuisine, and they family. As siblings we looked up to our day to visit booths and learn about learned interesting facts about the eldest brother in building a home true to the different states. The children did United States in an interesting way. chesed and emes. an amazing job “selling their state”! Great job! Even though Shimon was not one to The fifth-grade state fair was They presented trifold boards and heap accolades of praise on others, one a huge success! Students walked travel brochures. Students were Continued on Page 76 was able to sense his feeling of joy for another’s achievements and accomplishments. We always hoped we impressed him when we spoke at simchas. This was because every drasha that Shimon said at family events was full of chochma and relevance. He knew how to weave through the parashah in his own unique penetrating way and in turn re- late the message over to the individual event. His divrei Torah were carefully worded so as to give over his unique thought. It was truly a treat to have the zechus of reaching the same conclusion on a diffi cult sugya. Shimon inherited this penchant for chiddush and clarity from Daddy, zt'l. In turn Shimon showed and demonstrated for us, his siblings and children, the chashivus for limud HaTorah with geshmak. Shimon forged strong ties with his rebbeim and rabbonim. In turn, his roshei yeshiva and chavrusos developed a strong bond and love for Shimon. All his friends and chavrusos from Lake- wood recall his hasmada, depth, and lomdus that he displayed in yeshiva. These qualities never left him and he maintained a strong desire to relive those years of shteiging. He was zocheh to give shiurim in shul that everyone remembers fondly. From those experiences he realized the importance of maintaining strong ties and an alle- giance to rabbonim. He taught this in- valuable middah of mokir rabbonim to his children and siblings. I’m sure that from Shomayim Shi- mon is having nachas from his family— children and grandchildren—who are following his ways of chochma, Torah, teﬁ llah, and chesed. Shimon never allowed us to openly thank him or praise him, but on his yahrtzeit we can openly be thankful for all he has taught us. We are proud to have had the zechus of having Shimon as our role model. Shimon still remains with us in our lives through emulating him. Tzadikim b’misasam k’ruyim chay- im. May the entire mishpacha—Mom- my, and Rochel, shetichyu, and all his offspring—see only simcha in good health ad bias hagoel. Yehi zichro boruch. 76 AROUND THE 5 TOWNS

Continued from Page 75 Shalhevet Student Receives YU Book Award MSH junior Eliana Hirsch was awarded the Yeshiva Uni- versity Book Award for rising

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership qualities, community service, and a commitment to the values and ideals of Yeshiva Univer- sity. She was presented the award by Menahelet Mrs. Es- Shalhevet student Eliana Hirsch receives Yeshiva University Book Award

ther Eisenman and Director of College Guidance Mrs. Rena Hirsch. PSEG Gets Bird's- Eye View Of Power Lines From June 18 through June 22, PSEG Long Island used a blue-and-yellow Bell Jet Ranger helicopter to conduct aerial equipment inspections. The inspection helicopter hovered above structures on Long Island and the Rockaways for a Thank you short duration. Area residents and motorists saw the helicopter hovering to all our near power lines and right of ways (ROWs) and following a flight path along elec- loyal clients tric transmission ROWs. From the helicopter, a utility worker surveyed wires and vegetation around ROWs for continuing and power lines. PSEG Long Island is committed to providing safe and reliable ser- to put your vice for customers. Survey- ing by helicopter enables better visibility of equip- trust in us. ment that poses a challenge to survey from the ground. Gan Chamesh Garden Graduation Parade Gan Chamesh ended off the year with a magnificent garden-themed graduation parade down Maple Avenue. The young graduates excitedly marched out, wearing their brightly colored school shirts and holding banners with their own self-portraits up high. The theme revolved around a garden and drew a comparison between the process a seed and a child undergoes. The child is similar to the seed, which has a tremendous amount of potential within and blooms, flourishes, and bears fruit when tended to with warm, loving care. 77

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Gan Chamesh Garden Graduation Parade

Gan Chamesh staff members work Riskovich from Action Studios for daily to plant a love of Yiddishkeit in the beautiful photographs. Thank you their students, and believe that the to the incredible teachers and staff at flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds Gan Chamesh for a wonderful year of of today. growth. Wishing the parents contin- Thank you to the Village of Ce- ued nachas from their seedlings. darhurst and the auxiliary police for For information on Gan Chamesh, their assistance in closing off Maple Chabad’s Early Childhood Center, Avenue. Thank you to Mr. Gary Wal- please contact Susy Adler or Su- lin for the amazing musical accompa- zanne Wallin, the program directors, niment. Thank you to Jerusalem Flo- at 516-295-2479. rist for supplying materials for the garden display. Thank you to Ronen Continued on Page 78 78 AROUND THE 5 TOWNS

Continued from Page 77 Yeshiva of South Shore’s Bachurei Chemed–Yedidei Hashem program YOSS Celebrates culminated a year of middos tovos and Middos Tovos derech eretz. Established by Rav Binyam- June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22,

YOSS Bachurei Chemed–Yedidei Hashem program participants

in Kamenetzky, zt’l, the society inspires talmidim in fi rst through eighth grades to fulfi ll mitzvos, act like bnei Torah, and grow in their love for Yiddishkeit. The yeshiva honored the special talmidim to mark their achievements. All the boys in fi rst through third grades received certifi cates that recognized their completion of 12 cycles of basic middos corresponding to the 12 Sheva- tim. In fourth through eighth grades, the rebbeim selected 34 talmidim who exhibited exemplary middos and derech eretz throughout the year. The older boys visited Yeshiva of Far Rockaway, where they had the z’chus to meet with and hear divrei chizuk from the rosh yeshiva, Rav Yechiel Perr, shlita. Rav Perr inspired them with stories about the Alter of Kelm, Rav Shalom Schwadron, and other tzaddikim. The stories carried the over- riding theme of treating people properly. “I am so proud of all of our talmidim,” said Rabbi Mordechai Kamenetzky, rosh yeshiva. “It is a great honor to my father’s memory that our students are continuing his love of mitzvos and following his example of middos tovos and treating everyone with respect.” Shulamith Memoir Night Dressed in their Shabbat best, the bud- ding young authors of Shulamith School for Girls gathered with their parents, grandparents, and some great-grandparents on Wednesday evening, June 6, at the Hewlett East Rockaway Jewish Center for the 11th annual fi fth-grade Meet the Author Night and Publishing Party. This was a culminating event for the young ladies who began writing their memoirs in December. The students published beautiful scrapbooks that included eight entries they had written about their lives. The girls learned a lot about writing and will surely treasure this keepsake for many years to come. When the authors were asked to write about their experience of writing, one noted that she liked being able to share her feelings in her scrapbook. Another author wrote that it was fun to write because “it is all about you and no one else.” She concluded, “Memoirs 79

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Naomi Nachman hosts Chopped at HALB

everyone laughing and full! The staff was presented with a mystery bowl which consisted of chicken, marsh- mallow fl uff , spicy chili, and popcorn and had 30 minutes on the clock to create a masterpiece. The judges had a Mrs. Sambursky at HALB great time eating the delicious (and the The HALB staff along with parent not-so-delicious!) dishes. Naomi Nachman ended the year with a Shulamith Memoir Night Chopped cooking competition that left Continued on Page 80 can show people who you are.” Many authors commented that the best thing about memoirs is that they will “have their scrapbooks for a really long time” and they will be able “to look back and see what they thought in fi fth grade.” As one enthusiastic author concluded, “Memoir writing is overall the most fun thing in the world!” The evening was enjoyed by all those who attended as we shared nachat while celebrating the writing accomplishments of these fi ne students. HALB End-Of-Year Chopped Honoring Mrs. Sambursky 80 AROUND THE 5 TOWNS

Continued from Page 79 On Monday, June 11, NY Yachad held their fi rst gala dinner at Congregation As the competition concluded, the Beth Sholom in Lawrence. An overfl ow HALB family watched a tribute video crowd of community leaders, rabbis, to Mrs. Sambursky, a dedicated and de- donors, and Yachad families joined in voted fi rst-grade teacher who has been support of Yachad’s work and raised teaching at HALB for over 30 years. Mrs. critical funds to help promote the goal Sambursky has been a staple at HALB, of inclusion of individuals with dis-

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, and the students, parents, teachers, and abilities within the Jewish community. administration wish her all the best on Tribute was paid to three unique people her retirement. who have been a guiding force for many Sophia Photography Sophia Photography Abbi years in Yachad’s mission. Rabbi Abie NY Yachad Gala Dinner Wahrhaftig, z’l, who was a pioneer in

Dr. Jeff rey Lichtman speaks at Yachad dinner Abbi Sophia Photography Abbi Abbi Sophia Photography Abbi

Yachad presents Wahrhaftig family award Adira Katlowitz receives award at NY Yachad dinner 81

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Together b’Yachad job sites and establishments at which where Yachad’s vocational program has

Abbi Sophia Photography Abbi Yachad members have been trained to been able to provide meaningful em- work in. UPS, Judaica stores, Carlos and ployment to its members. Gabby’s, supermarkets, and many oth- Dr. Lester and Chaya Pollak and family accepting Yachad's recognition in Caryn's memory er job sites were highlighted as places Continued on Page 82 Abbi Sophia Photography Abbi

Rabbi Rosenthal and Baruch Ber Bender at Yachad dinner the camping world, brought inclusion to Camp Morasha at a time when that concept did not yet exist. Today, Yachad has 27 diff erent inclusive summer programs. Adira Katlowitz was presented with the Young Leadership Award for her longstanding eff orts and involvement with Yachad, which began more than 15 years ago when she was in high school. She continues to remain involved with Yachad through her partic- ipation in many Miami and Jerusalem marathons and her leadership of the Friends of Yachad Alumni association. A moving video tribute was shown extolling the impact of Caryn Pollak, a’h, a dynamic and beloved young lady from West Hempstead and founding member of Yachad programs who was both a member of Yachad’s nascent programming over 30 years ago and later a Yachad employee, working in the OU offi ces in downtown Manhattan. Rabbis Yehuda Kelemer and Josh Goller of the Young Israel of West Hempstead joined the many families from the West Hemp- stead community who were present in support of the Pollak family as they accepted Caryn’s award and naming of the West Hempstead Yachad chapter in her memory. Rabbi Ahron Rosenthal, director of NY Yachad, reﬂ ected on the great growth of Yachad across New York, speciﬁ cally the expansion of Yachad’s many services in Brooklyn, Riverdale, and the Five Towns, with a community center having been opened there a year ago. Yachad’s vocational program was showcased in a short video touring the 82 AROUND THE 5 TOWNS

Continued from Page 81 thanks to the dinner chairs: Blima and Yossel Druker, Leora and Yaakov Dr. Jeff rey Lichtman, Yachad’s inter- Hauptman, Chani and Daniel Herr- national director, closed the evening mann, Tobey Karpel, Hannah Kelsen, with a moving charge to the attendees, and Joy Glicker Lieber for helping to urging participants to view this evening make the evening the success that it as just the tip of the iceberg of what NY was. Yachad can accomplish with their in- For more information and to ﬁ nd out

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, volvement and support. how you can get involved and support The gala dinner was a beautiful eve- the eff orts of NY Yachad, please con- ning that aff orded all those present a tact Rabbi Ahron Rosenthal, director, glimpse into the impactful work that Yachad NY, at [email protected] or Yachad does across the broad Jewish 212-613-8266. On Sunday, June 17, the White Shul community, promoting the inclusion Youth Department celebrated the of all individuals, no matter the abili- White Shul End-Of-Year close of another successful season ties, into all areas of Jewish life. Many Carnival with a family barbecue, Rita’s ices, carnival rides, raffles, and embroidered sweatshirts. The White Shul crew already can’t wait to see what’s in store for next year! KAY Shul Dinner By The Bay By Yehuda Raskin On June 5, the members and friends of Kehillas Ahavas Yisrael (otherwise known as the KAY shul) celebrated their dinner on the waterfront, the shul’s eighth annual dinner. For the second consecutive year, the Jacobs family hosted the event at their picturesque Lawrence home on the bay, creating a casual and inviting atmosphere for all to enjoy. 83

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a different setting than usual,” said ing us to use their beautiful home to Yehuda Joff Yehuda dinner ambassador Mr. Daniel Re- host the event.” faelovitz. “We owe a lot of hakaras KAY shul dinner by the bay ha’tov to the Jacobs family for allow- Continued on Page 84

The feeling of enthusiasm was palpable as the shul prepares for the next stage of their growth—moving into their new home, currently under construction, on the corner of Penin- sula Boulevard and Arbuckle Avenue. The dinner was organized by dinner Chairmen Kuti Roberg, Mordechai Jacobs, and Shui Mintz. The committee worked hard and organized a fun and exciting evening for all. Dinner was catered by Meisner’s Gourmet Catering along with Stop Chop & Roll, and featured a colossal barbecue and sushi station as well as a smoothie stand and a semi-open bar. The delicious steaks and other high-quality meats were graciously provided by the friends of the shul at Gourmet Glatt. Casual musical entertainment was provided by Mordechai Levovitz, Aryeh Kunstler, and Adir Farbman who set a wonderful mood that was fun and relaxed. KAY’s dynamic rav, Rabbi Daniel Glatstein, shared some inspiring words about the importance of a strong and supportive community. The evening ended off with the shul’s charity raffle, which offered some amazing prizes including $1,000 towards Gourmet Glatt, and the final prize of the night was a brand new shaitel courtesy of Erin Friedman. “This year was another very successful shul dinner, with a substantial amount of money raised towards the shul’s operations and, more importantly, an uplifting and fun-filled evening with members of our shul able to connect with each other in WHAT’S YOUR OPINION? E-MAIL US AT [email protected] 84 AROUND THE 5 TOWNS

Continued from Page 83 Priority-1 31st Anniversary Dinner Priority-1 would like to thank the community for the incredible outpour- ing of support this past Tuesday at the Priority-1 31st anniversary dinner.

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, With 300+ attendees, the event was an astounding success and highlighted the incredible role that Priority-1 and Ye- shiva Zichron Aryeh have in the community. “In all my years of giving time, money, Meir Nitekman receives award at Priority-1 and energy to the yeshiva, I have always felt that I have gained exponentially more than I gave,” Avraham Burger, Guest of Honor, said. Bud Shawel, recipient of the Young Leadership Award, related his 14-year journey of growth with the yeshiva, starting as a young man in Dallas, Texas, Yehuda Green plays for Priority-1

Avraham Burger receives award at Priority-1

Bud Shawel receives award at Priority-1

getting into his car and driving to New York to join Yeshivas Zichron Aryeh, to now smoking brisket as a community leader in preparation for the shiur he hosts every week. He gave a passion- ate plea to all attendees to reach out to someone with whom they’ve had a positive learning experience in the past to begin a daily seder for 10–20 minutes. Speaking from personal experience, he guaranteed that the infusion of Torah learning would enhance their lives sig- niﬁ cantly. Meir Nitekman, the recipient of the Alumnus of the Year award, shared his perspective on accepting the role of fundraiser for Priority-1. “Hakaras ha’tov is something one should share publicly,” Meir said. “I view being honored and helping to fundraise as a small way of giving back for the incredible amount that the yeshiva has done for me over the previous 20+ years. The Chofetz Chaim says that the purpose of life is not to become the greatest person; it is to become the greatest you can become. That is the mission of Priority-1, to bring out the individual greatness of each person.” Set in a massive tent on the yeshiva campus and catered by Sharmel Cater- ers, the dinner featured a short program 85

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Continued from Page 84 followed by an inspiring kumzits led by Yehuda Green. Additionally, all attendees received an advance copy of Rabbi Shaya Co- hen’s new book, Raising Amazing Chil- dren: A Torah Approach to Parenting.” To receive your own copy, please e-mail [email protected] or call 516-295- 5700, ext. 108. HALB Class of 2018 Mazal tov to the 34 girls and 49 boys who graduated the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach on Tuesday, June 12. The Middle School principal, Rabbi Uriel eo featured administrators and teach- Lubetski, commented, “We will miss ers reﬂ ecting on their most meaningful this talented, creative, and outspoken memories with the graduates. Follow- group of young men and women and ing the processional and the anthems, wish them much hatzlachah in high Rabbi Shlomo Adelman, principal of school!” the high school, welcomed guests and graduates and introduced salutatorian HANC Graduation Zackary Plutzer who delivered the in- On Monday evening, June 11, the 28th vocation. Mrs. Marie Palaia, associate of Sivan, HANC high-school seniors principal, greeted the graduates with a graduated before an audience of several heartfelt congratulatory message. hundred proud family members, guests, In his outstanding valedictory ad- administration, and faculty members. dress, Josh Weinstein encouraged his The ceremony took place at The Space classmates to continue making positive in Westbury, New York. choices based on the foundations each The program opened with a poignant student received while at HANC. Ad- video presentation ﬁ lmed by faculty HALB graduates honoring the graduating class. The vid- Continued on Page 86 86 AROUND THE 5 TOWNS

Continued from Page 85 formance of “Al Kol Eleh”—a Michali Betesh, who reﬂ ect- Tribute to Israel at 70. ed on her four years of high ditionally, Josh expressed his Ms. Tziporah Zucker, assis- school. hakarat ha’tov to his beloved tant principal, addressed the A special Keter Shem Tov school, family, and friends. graduates, reminding them of award was presented to Moshe Alumnus Dylan Hamapour the unique qualities of HANC Khalili in memory of Rabbi (‘15) and chazzan Yosef Kar- and how it has impacted each Jack V. Zucker, father of assis- avani, a father of HANC stu- individual throughout their tant principal Ms. Tziporah

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, dents, riveted the audience high-school career. She then Zucker. This award is in rec- with their heartwarming per- introduced the class speaker, ognition of the recipient’s outstanding distinguished character and a strong commitment to leading a life of high ethical and moral standards consis- tent with Torah ideals and values. Prior to the distribution of the diplomas, the graduates performed their alma mater, “A Million Memories,” written together by HANC’s music teacher, Mr. Dovid Klaver, and members of the graduating class. Rabbi Adelman, Mrs. Palaia, and Ms. Zucker distributed the diplomas to the graduates who were also greeted by dean of students Rabbi Etan Ehren- feld and director of student life Rabbi Daniel Mezei. Gifts to the graduates were distributed by the chairman of the board of education, Mrs. Loren Daitch, HANC graduation 87

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and the chairman of the board by Chazan Karavani. After the of directors, Mr. Duvy Maryles. proceedings, graduates and HANC’s menahel, Rabbi guests enjoyed an elaborate Shlomo Adelman, in his charge collation sponsored by the to the graduates, recognized Bender and Kreinik families. his special bond with the grad- Mazal tov to all the graduates uates and encouraged students and their families! to always stay close to Hashem. Salutatorian Batsheva A New Home Moskowitz administered the For Bais Teﬁ la benediction, reminded fel- Of Inwood low graduates to “keep their uniqueness,” and thanked Hashem for bringing the students to this milestone. Closing out the ceremony was a moving rendition of “Birkat Kohanim” performed

A large crowd turned out for the Bais Teﬁ la of Inwood building launch event. The gathering took place at the spacious

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Continued from Page 87 by scores of children and their cedures as a means by which families. Children got to enjoy to remove themselves from the VFW building on Doughty inﬂ atable rides and other fun simulated danger. Blvd, which will soon be con- carnival-like activities. How- The families at the event verted into a magniﬁ cent new ever, the theme of public safety were also treated to self-de- shul for the community. was evident through the many fense training courtesy of War- ren Levi Mixed Martial Arts. Participants got to learn im-

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, portant self-defense strategies, and many also had the opportunity to win free sessions at Warren Levi. Hatzalah of the Rockaways and Nassau County generously made an ambulance available for educational purposes. Fam- ilies got an inside peek at the lifesaving tools and practices that Hatzalah volunteers put to use each and every day. As always, the NYPD came through in full force! The fam- Stay tuned for more infor- engaging, hands-on, safety-re- ilies at the RNSP Public Safety mation about the exciting cam- lated activities. Event had a lot of fun engaging paign! Families were treated to with the NYPD offi cers. The a fi re-safety demonstration. NYPD’s highway division had a The 2018 Annual They had the opportunity to motorcycle on hand. Children RNSP Public put that knowledge to the test got to sit on the motorcycle and Safety Event in the FDNY’s smokehouse. hang out in police cars. As if On Sunday, June 3, the Rock- The smokehouse is a simula- that wasn’t enough, they even away Nassau Safety Patrol pre- tion of a real house fi re. Those got to see and handle the tools sented the community with a inside needed to employ their used by the NYPD’s elite ESU world-class public safety event knowledge of fi re safety and force. They learned that the that was thoroughly enjoyed practically apply taught pro- work of the NYPD is way more 89

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ularly meets with the leadership and Chaverim In The members of the RNSP to off er support Community and recognition. On Sunday, June 10, Chaverim of the Much thanks is also due to Carlos and Five Towns and Rockaways held its sec- Gabby’s, who for the last few years has ond annual carseat safety inspection. provided food for all of the RNSP mem- This was done in conjunction with the bers and staff while they work this im- Kulanu Fair, held in Andrew J. Parise portant community-wide event. Park, and the NY State Police. Over Last but not least, we are so blessed 1,000 people were in attendance at the and thankful to have so many devoted fair. members, most of whom were on hand Chaverim checked many carseats and at this public-safety event and for all was pleased to have the following cer- that they do to make the Far Rockaway tifi ed inspectors from the NYS Police: and Five Towns community a better SGT James Walters, TPR Upton Walk- place to live and do business. In partic- er, and TPR Ron Gallo. ular, much gratitude is due to Shmuel While in general, over 75% of caregiv- Russell, Nussen Bornfreund, Dov Klein, ers feel confi dent that they know how and Channa Leah Siegel for all of the to use their seats correctly, Chaverim work that they put into planning and ar- found a 91.6% misuse rate among the ranging what turned out to be a spectac- seats checked—seats that were either ular public safety event that benefi ted RNSP Safety Event thousands in a most meaningful way. Continued on Page 90 intensive than what appears on the surface. RNSP patrol units were on hand to meet and greet the community members they serve and to etch hundreds of bikes, scooters, and electronic devices. For as long as the RNSP has been collaborating with the 101st Precinct etching and reg- istering bikes, scooters, and electronic devices, this free service has proven to reunite rightful owners with their lost and stolen property dozens of times over. RNSP graciously thanks its sister organization, Flatbush Shomrim Safety Patrol, for their generosity in providing their command center. Their command center was the primary source of power and also served as the event headquar- ters. Much thanks to FSSP’s coordina- tor, Bob Moskovitz, and to FSSP’s and Flatbush Hatzalah’s Akiva Klein. The active engagement with all of these public-safety personnel and their lifesaving vehicles and tools left the families of our community with a pro- found appreciation for what they do each and every day. The RNSP thanks the commanding offi cer of the NYPD’s 101st Precinct, Captain Vincent Tavalaro, for his devotion to the Far Rockaway community. Much thanks also go out to crime-pre- vention offi cer Michael Depace for educating the families in attendance of the various ways to avoid falling victim to crime. An untold amount of planning, coordination, and work made this event possible. Without devoted community-aff airs offi cers Kevin Campell and Lynn Blanchette, the event would not have happened. They spent many hours diligently working to make sure this event was a success. We thank NYPD all for all the work they do for our community every single day. Most of the work they do goes unno- ticed by the general public, but they play a huge and important role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the citizens of our community and beyond. Councilman Donovan Richards Jr. of the 31st New York City Council Dis- trict was also in attendance. His steady support and interest in the work of the RNSP is always appreciated. He reg- 90 AROUND THE 5 TOWNS

Continued from Page 89 education to all those who participated! Chaverim would like to thank Bubble for sponsoring the carseat for the raf- Over 20 people came by without cars Bum for sponsoring three travel inﬂat- ﬂ e. Congratulations to the raffl e win- installed improperly or being used in- and took information to sign up for the able car booster seats and for Tech613 ners—grand prize carseat: Dovid Pinter; correctly. Chaverim was so proud to next carseat event (stay tuned by follow- have been able to give over lifesaving ing Chaverim on social media). June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, 91

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Hatzalah Meets With Private meetings were held with Sen- NYS Government ator Marisol Alcantara of Manhattan Offi cials In Albany (who represents the neighborhoods of By The Friedlander Group Chelsea, Clinton, Upper West Side, In- Chevra Hatzalah (https://hatzalah. wood, Harlem, Washington Heights), org/) is the largest all-volunteer am- Susan Grelick, counsel and legislative bulance service in the United States, director to NYS Senate Minority Leader providing premium-quality pre-hospi- Andrea Stewart-Cousins and NYS Sen- tal emergency medical treatment and ate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan, transportation at no cost to all who need Senators Simcha Felder, Martin Gold- it, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic- en, Andrew Lanza, Elaine Phillips, and ity. Avi Fertig, special assistant to the Ma- On June 13, Hatzalah representatives jority Leader. met offi cials in Albany to develop a close A productive meet-and-greet was chaverim5t, or by contacting info@ working relationship with members of hosted by Assemblymember Helene chaverim5t.org or at info line 516-331- the state legislature. State senators and Weinstein who chairs the powerful 1460. assembly members were briefed regard- Ways and Means Committee that Chaverim of the Five Towns and ing the scope of Hatzalah’s reach into was attended by Assemblymembers Rockaways is ready to assist for any car the communities that they represent Bobby Carroll, Steven Cymbrowitz, trouble! Call the helpline at 718-337- and acquired a deeper understanding 1800. for any future issues that may arise. Continued on Page 92 BubbleBum travel inﬂatable car booster seats: Mr. and Mrs. Shmaryahu Ryback, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gettinger, and the Handler family; and two Chaverim power banks: Dovid Pinter and Menashe Friedman. Chaverim would like to thank Deputy Inspector Daniel Gluck, commanding offi cer, and the rest of the Nassau Coun- ty Auxiliary Police Fourth Unit for their tireless eff orts in helping with anything and everything that our community needs. Thanks go to Mayor Ben Wein- stock of Cedarhurst, Mayor Alex Edel- man of Lawrence, and Village Adminis- trator of Lawrence Ronald Goldman for stopping by and giving their support. Chaverim of the Five Towns and Rockaways would like to thank dedicated members Avi Bulka, Avrohom Yaakov Ely, Naftoli Feitman, Shlomo Feldman, Aaron Kagan, Efrat Kagan, Shlomo Ka- plan, Samuel Kopolovitz, and Binyamin Lipsky for stopping by and helping on a hot day. Special thanks go to sponsors Cross River Bank, Tech613, Gourmet Glatt, Luxury Connections, Hotel Rooms.com, Westwood Realty, Miller Realty, FTAds, the Jewish Home, and the Five Towns Jewish Times. Chaverim invites the community to come to the parlor event breakfast this Sunday, June 24 at 9:30 a.m at the home of David and Adena Muchnik, 517 Cedar Hill Road in Far Rockaway. Please feel free to sign up for Chaver- im’s next offi cial defensive-driving class, scheduled for Monday, July 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC located at 207 Grove Avenue in Ce- darhurst. Pre-registration is required as there are space constraints. Course is approved by the NYS-DMV, and recognized by all NYS auto insurance companies. Get a 10% discount off your lia- bility, PIP, and collision insurance on all your vehicles for up to three full years. Get up to four violation points off your record. Easy class with no tests! For more information or to sign up, please visit chaverim5t.org/defensive- driving-class-sign-up-2018/, facebook. com/chaverim.ﬁ vetowns.3, https://twitter.com/chaverim5T, instagram.com/ 92 COMMUNITY NEWS took place up in Albany. Everyone Continued from Page 91 understands the vital and humanitarian role of every Hatzalah volunteer; Harvey Epstein, Dov Hikind, Charles we therefore look forward to close D. Lavine, Stacey Pheffer Amato, collaborative relationships with our Daniel Rosenthal, Nily Rozic, Latrice government officials so that we can June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, Chevrah Hatzalah Chevrah

Simcha Felder, NYS Senator Martin Golden, Zelig Gitelis, Isaac Stern, NYS Senator Andrew J Lanza, NYS Senate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan Chevrah Hatzalah Chevrah

Yomtov Malik, Zelig Gitelis, Isaac Stern, NYS Senator Marisol Alcantara, Abe Wurzberger, Issac Unger Chevrah Hatzalah Chevrah

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Walker, Helene E. Weinstein, Da- enhance the effectiveness of our ser- vid Weprin, and NYS Senator Leroy vice to every New Yorker who avails Comrie. themselves of Hatzalah’s emergency “On behalf of my colleagues Zelig services should the need arise,” said Gitelis, Issac Unger, Yomtov Malik, Isaac Stern, an executive board mem- and Abe Wurzberger, I want to ex- ber of Chevrah Hatzalah. press our sincere appreciation for the productive conversations that Continued on Page 94 93 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 94 COMMUNITY NEWS Continued from Page 92 Aleh Opens Israel’s First Hydrotherapy Pool With Communication System For Nonverbal Children In March, the Jerusalem facility of Aleh, Israel’s network of care for children with severe complex disabilities, inaugu- A therapist works with an Aleh resident at Aleh’s June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, rated a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool, providing its The new hydrotherapy pool at Aleh’s Jerusalem residential facility new hydrotherapy pool in Jerusalem residents with easy access to “With a fully-equipped pool At Aleh’s new hydrothera- areas, enabling nonverbal res- Care and Rehabilitation, re- the water-based therapies that on premises, Aleh residents py pool, residents work on the idents to accurately express ceived the 2018 Humanitar- allow them to build muscle can now receive all of the ben- development of their emotion- their feelings, desires, and ian Award at the New York mass, improve mobility, and eﬁ ts of hydrotherapy without al, sensory, motor, and media experiences by simply point- Board of Rabbis (NYBR) An- move freely and without pain. the hassle of having to travel skills. The warm water causes ing at cards that match their nual Humanitarian Awards The new hydrotherapy cen- elsewhere,” said Shlomit Gra- their muscles to relax, creat- moods or requests. During reception on Monday, June ter is the ﬁ rst of its kind in Isra- yevsky, director of Aleh Je- ing the optimal environment active hours, Aleh personnel 11, at The Hotel Edison, New el to use an augmentative alter- rusalem. “And thanks to the for listening, cooperating, and wear lanyards that include a York City. Since 1882, the native communication (AAC) AAC system, every child can learning. Because the resi- full deck of AAC cards to help NYBR has worked to bring system, enhancing the experi- communicate their fears and dents enter the water without them communicate with the together and honor diverse ence for Aleh’s nonverbal res- feelings, as well as their pref- their supportive aids, they also residents during workshops, Jewish and other religious idents by allowing them to ex- erences for the temperature experience the therapeutic meals, and outdoor activities. leaders from the metropoli- press their feelings, wishes and of the water. This simple but sensation of moving with max- By building the AAC system tan New York City area and emotions to caregivers, support brilliant system is sure to set imum freedom. into the hydrotherapy experi- beyond, building solidarity, staff , attending therapists, and the standard for all other hy- Over the last several years, ence, Aleh has added another promoting interfaith dia- the lifeguard via special com- drotherapy pools serving the Aleh staff and volunteers have layer to its rehabilitative care. logue, and supporting rabbis munication boards placed stra- disability community across been utilizing the AAC system “Hydrotherapy off ers chil- tegically around the pool. the country.” in classrooms and treatment dren with severe complex disabilities freedom from their everyday constraints, and strengthens and enhances their physical abilities, respi- ratory and pulmonary systems, coordination, and sensory awareness. Equally important is the fact that their pool experiences enhance their quality of life and help them build self-esteem,” added Grayevsky. “Adding the AAC system into Michael N. Rosenblut, M.B.A., the hydrotherapy program not LNHA, CASP, president and CEO, only improves communica- Parker Jewish Institute tion in the pool’s relaxed and freeing environment, but also in all their pastoral duties. helps the residents become This year’s honorees were more comfortable with using Michael N. Rosenblut, presi- the system outside the pool, dent and CEO of Parker Jew- improving communication in ish Institute; Larry Fishelson, every other instance. These co-founder of Dynalink Com- kinds of innovative practices munications; and Alan Phil- are what set Aleh apart and lips, CEO of Phillips Holdings. help us continue to raise the “The outstanding leadership, bar for the care of the Israel’s community service, and hu- most vulnerable children.” manitarian achievements of Aleh’s new hydrotherapy our three honorees are tru- center in Jerusalem was made ly worthy of recognition,” possible thanks to the gener- according to Rabbi Joseph ous support of the Aleh Jeru- Potasnik, NYBR executive salem Women’s Committee, vice president. Natan Hetz from Israel, the Michael N. Rosenblut is Doris Pacey Charitable Foun- president and CEO of Park- dation in the United Kingdom, er Jewish Institute, one of the Irving Moskowitz Founda- the nation’s leading health tion in the United States, and care and rehabilitation cen- Israel’s national lottery (Toto) ters for adults; founder and and national social security chairman of AgeWell New agency (Bituach Leumi). York, a managed long-term- care plan and Medicare Ad- Parker Jewish vantage Plan; president and President Michael CEO of Queens-Long Island N. Rosenblut Renal Institute; president Honored By New and CEO of Lakeville Am- York Board Of bulette Transportation, a Rabbis seven-county-wide medical Michael N. Rosenblut, transportation service. He president and CEO of Parker Jewish Institute for Health Continued on Page 102 95 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018

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Parking, Storage, Heated, All Year Round In Sept BR Area In Elevator Bldg, Near All ...... $109K Ground Pool, Party Room, Gym & Wine Cellar All Included www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Lawrence — Price Reduced — Magnifi c ent 6BR, ...... $4,300/mo 5.5Bth Home On Approx 1 Acre In The Back Of Lawrence, FOR RENT Irene Steiner Direct—516-652-7099 Pugatch Valley Stream — All Redone Condo/Townhouse, 3BR, Over 6700 Sq Ft Of Living Space, Basement & Attic, Vaulted Realty Corp Email—[email protected] New Kitchen Appliances, Fully Finished Basement, Backyard Ceilings, Gourmet Kitchen, Master BR Suite W/Steam ...... $479K Shower & Custom Closets, Breathtaking Property Plus So Lawrence — For Rent — New Listing — www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Much More ...... $1.875M Cedarhurst — Furnished Studio apt. separate Updated 1BR, 1Bth, First Floor Apartment In Private Home. www.pugatch.com. 516-295-3000 entrance, near all. All new appliances, A/C, cable included, EIK, LR/DR, Washer & Dryer Included. 2 Car Driveway and Lawrence — Magnifi c ent 1br Apt In Luxurious Bldg perfect for one mature adult. No smoking, no pets Use Of Backyard Included ...... $1,850/mo W/24hr Doorman, Elevator, Ig-Pool, Indoor Parking, Balcony, Lawrence — Price Reduced — Beautifully ...... $1,050/mo. EIK, Renovated Bathroom, Central A/C, Close To All Irene Steiner Direct—516-652-7099 Pugatch Updated CH Colonial, 6BR, 5 Full Baths, Formal LR & Formal DR, Call 516-792-5652 Realty Corp Email—[email protected] ...... $429K X-LG EIK W/Island & Open Den, Finished Bsmt W/ Playroom, www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Kitchen & Full Bathroom, Close To All ...... $1.795M North Woodmere — Large 5BR, 4 Full Bath Atlantic Beach — House Rental – Charming LPM the only name you need to know in property www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Colonial, Formal LR/DR, EIK, Den, patio, washer/dryer, 2BR, Near Beach, EIK, LR/DR, On Lovely Quiet Street, management services off ering premier amenities SD#15. Beautiful block. Serious inquiries only. Close To All ...... $2,595/mo. like online billing, collection, fi nancial maintenance and Woodmere — Price Reduced — Move Right Asking ...... $4,650 www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 more, with particular focus in the Tri-state and surrounding In, Lovely 3BR Split In SD#15, EIK, HW Floors, CAC, Vaulted email: [email protected] areas of NJ, PA, DE, DC, MD and OH. We are the only Frum Ceilings, Close To All, SD#15 ...... $759K Cedarhurst — 3BR, 1Bth, apartment near Monroe/ property management company covering the entire www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 East Rockaway —House Rental — Great Oceanpoint, fi rst fl oor of private house. Recently renovated, USA. We look forward to providing you with the modern, House, 3BR, Large Front Porch, Huge Backyard, updated everything. Negotiable with lease...... $2500 North Woodmere — Colonial, by Owner 4BR’s, 2.5 convenient and professional standard of care you and your Near All ...... $3,195/mo. Call/txt 917-733-3869 tenants require. Feel free to call us at: 856-964-4809 Updated, Bths. New wood/granite kit, hardwood fl rs, alarm, www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 or email us: [email protected] I/G pool w/cabana & full bth, I/G sprinkler. SD#14. Fin bsmt. North Miami Beach — House for Rent — Must have preapproved mortgage to schedule showing . Atlantic Beach — Summer Rental — Move Fully furnished, Upgraded 4/2. Marble fl oors. Stainless Cedarhurst — New Listing — Completely Won’t last ...... $975K Right In, All Renovated, 4BR, 4Bth, IG-Pool, Mini Basketball appliances, granite tops, Pool Jacuzzi. Available July 4th-- Renovated Beautiful 1BR, 1Bth Apt W/SS Appliances In New 786-530-6440 Ct, Outdoor Patio W/Wet Bar, Hot Tub, Bay & Ocean Views, October 4th ...... $1000/week EIK, Terrace, Close To All ...... $185K Fin Bsmt, Private Beach. Memorial-Labor Day Or ...... $3750/month www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 North Woodmere — New Listing — Fabulous Benny 305-761-5234 4BR, 3Bth Colonial, Large Formal DR & Formal LR, Lg Den W/ ...... $59,500/mo. www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Woodsburgh — New Listing — “One Of A Custom Marble Fireplace, Top Of The Line Eat-In-Kitchen, Full Cedarhurst — New Listing — Large 1BR In Kind” Historic Stone Manor Home, 5BR’s, Updated EIK & Full Fin Basement, Lot Size 65 x 131, Must See . . . $1.199M Elevator Bldg, Totally Renovated Lg Lr/Dr, EIK, Summer Kitchen, Lush Property W/IG-Pool, Patio & Atlantic Beach — Summer Rental – Charming www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 2BR, Near Beach, EIK, LR/DR, On Lovely Quiet Street, Close Close To All ...... $1,895/Mo Waterfall + Cabana ...... $POR www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Far Rockaway — Price Reduced — Spacious To All, August–Labor Day ...... $6,500/mo. www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 & Updated 2BR, 2Bth Apt On 1st Floor W/Terrace In Elevator Continued on Page 100 Hewlett — New Listing — 3BR Colonial In Sd#14, Bldg, Parking, Doorman & Laundry Room On Premise Spacious Rooms, Full Finished Basement, Hw Floors, ...... $325K Close To All ...... $699K www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 East Rockaway — Price Reduced — Lovely Lawrence — New Listing — Updated 5+BR 4BR, 2.5Bth Colonial, EIK, Formal DR, Lg Master BR W/Lots Colonial, 5Bths, EIK W/4 Sinks, Lr W/Fplc, Formal DR, Den, Of Closets, 2 Car Garage W/Attic & Storage Rm Plus Large Offi ce & Attic, Full Fin Basement, Master BR Suite W/Jacuzzi Shed, Close To Train & Schools ...... $499K Tub & Shower, Detached Garage, Deck Off Kitchen, Front www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Porch, Circular Driveway, Over 1/2 Acre . . . . . $2.450M www.pugatch.com North Woodmere — New Exclusive Listing — 4BR Split Level Home In SD#15 On A 64x109 Cedarhurst — 3 Family Home, 5BR, 3.5Bth, 2 Lot Size, Approx 2500SF Of Living Space, New Heating & Car Garage, Great Investment, Close To All ...... $699K CAC, 2 Car Garage ...... $699K www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Lawrence — New Listing - 2BR, 2 Full Baths, Apt W/ Lawrence — New Listing — 2BR, 2Bth, Hardwood Terrace, 6 Closets, Bright & Sunny, Close To RR, Shopping & Floors, Screened-In Terrace ...... $279K Library ...... $279K www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 www.Pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Woodmere — New Listing — Renovated 6BR, 4 Woodsburgh — Beautifully Renovated 5BR, 5.5Bths, Full Bath Colonial On Cul-De-Sac, EIK W/Custom Cabinetry, CH Colonial In Esteemed Village Of Woodsburgh W/Beautiful Formal DR, Woods Flrs, CAC, SD#14. Many Upgrades Formal DR & Butler’s Pantry, EIK W/Granite Counters, Lg ...... $1.399M Mahogany Library W/Pvt Sept Entrance, Finished Bsmt, www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 SD#14 ...... $2.350M Hewlett — New Listing — Lovely Sunlit Split W/3 Call Avigaiel Bernstein For More Details Bedrooms, 2.5Bths On Large Property, Gracious LR, Formal 631-578-7527 DR, Over Sized Den W/Fplc & Sliding Doors To Deck, EIK, Close To All ...... $595K Woodmere — Unique 1st Floor Co-op In Pet Friendly www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Bldg, 2BR, Lr, Formal DR, Near LIRR ...... $199K Broker 516-792-6698 North Woodmere — New Listing — Lovely, Spacious & Immaculate 4BR Splanch Located On Quiet Hewlett Bay Park — New Price — Spectacular Street In SD#14, Beautiful New Wood/Granite Eat-In- Waterfront Colonial On 2+Acres, Bulkhead & Dock, 6BR, Kitchen W/SS Appliances, Formal DR W/Bay Windows, Great 6.5Bth, Grand LR, Den W/Fplc, EIK W/Gas BBQ, Formal DR, Yard, Finished Basement, Near All ...... $949K IG-Heat Pool, Wood & Marble Floors Throughout, Separate www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Carriage House, 4 Car Garage & Much More . $1.995M www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Lawrence — New Listing — Large & Spacious First Floor 3BR, 2Bth Apt W/Dining Area, Lg LR, Enclosed Quality new construction between Peninsula Blvd and Terrace Facing Central Ave, Washer & Dryer, Storage & West Bway, Classic 5+ BR Colonial with full basement, Huge Parking Available ...... $399K Kosher Kitchen. South Shore Estates, www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Call Susan: 516-569-4980 Woodmere — New Price — Updated Ranch Multi –family 2 Family house on large lot, 3BR + 3BR, Home In SD#15, 4BR, 2 Full Baths, EIK, LR, Formal DR, apartments. Enclosed Terrace, Washer/Dryer, Gas Heat, Move Right In South Shore Estates Call Susan: ...... $775K 516-569-4980 www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Woodmere Waterfront — Absolutely mint 5 Woodmere — 1BR, 1Bth Co-op, Bright & Sunny, LG level split. 5BR, 3Bth, FLR, oversized FDR, top-of-the- Living Rm/Dining Rm, Close To All ...... $109K line Euro EIK, 2 family rooms, fi nished basement, lots www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 of storage space. Magnifi c ent waterfront views w/ two Far Rockaway — Price Reduced — Lovely decks. Price Reduced, Call for details.Must see! Too much Junior 4 Apartment W/24HR Doorman, Shabbos Elevator to mention. Call for private viewing, Open House by Bldg, Laundry In Bldg, Large LR/DR, Close To All . .$219K Appointment. South Shore Estates, www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Call Susan 516-569-4980 100 CLASSIFIED ADS COMMERCIAL REAL Continued from Page 99 FOR RENT FOR RENT ESTATE FOR RENT

FOR RENT Cedarhurst — House Rental — Open Cedarhurst — Totally renovated split level. 3 Far Rockaway — Retail For Lease 700 Sq Ft with House by Appt — Spacious, Colonial, with granite Bedroom, 3.5 New Bath. Euro EIK w/ granite countertops. Full Basement. Steps to A Train and LIRR. Great For Any EIK, Lr with fi replace, Formal Dr, 2 Dens, 4+ BR’s, basement, Walk to all. Absolutely mint, Must See! For rent Business/Medical/Offi ce. Owner 917-359-9776 ...... $3,500/Mo in prime location, walking distance to all .$4,200/mo Hewlett — Various Sized Offi ce Space In Beautiful Suites Far Rockaway — near TAG, Newly renovated 4BR, Call Joan for details and appointment Call for details. Available Immediately. South Shore Estates, call Susan: 516-569-4980 With Plenty Of On-Site Parking In The Rear Of Building. 2Bth, new kitchen, walk in master closet, 516-319-4482 washer dryer in apt ...... $2750 Available Immediately. Tenant Pays Own Utilities Directly. Helene 516-410-5525 Associate broker Milky Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Can Be Combined For Up To A Forst Realty Total Of 6050Sf, For Lease , Call Ian for More Details. Far Rockaway — Apartment in Bldg, — COMMERCIAL REAL [email protected], 516-295-3000 Woodmere — House Rental — Magnifi c ent New to market — Totally renovated, Spacious 1BR, ESTATE FOR SALE 6BR Home W/Formal DR, Eik, Large LR & Den, IG-Pool, 3 Car LR, DR, Granite Kosher EIK, W/D, Prime location, walk all Inwood — Reasonable prices, Multiple Attached Garage, Lot Size 189 x 291, 5 Bedrooms On One ...... $1,750/mo options available: 250 sq ft offi ce space Level, Hardwood Floors, SD#14 ...... $7,500/mo Includes heat and water. Cedarhurst — Investment Property or Owner/User www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Call Joan for details and appointment 800 sq ft offi ce space June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, Legal 3 Family House, Upside Potential, For Sale, Call Randy 3650 sq ft beautiful fi nished offi ce space, parking 516-319-4482 for More Details Lawrence — House Rental – Charming 4BR included in all spaces and Micha Minyan. House In Meadowmere Park, Close To All Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Call or Text Sam 516-567-0100 ...... $3,300/mo. East Rockaway — Multiple Use Retail www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Far Rockaway — Newly Renovated 3BR, 2Bth, Cedarhurst — Multiple options available: Apartment in a beautifully enclosed complex on Neilson Building; Two 1800SF Retail Stores & 1200SF Apartment 3050 sq ft newly renovated, beautiful space with Woodmere — No Fee & One Month Free Street. —Move in condition, First Floor—one off Street Attached, High Traffi c Corner Location, On-Site Parking, Kitchenette and Conference room and private bathrooms. — Totally Renovated 1BR Apt, Quartz Countertops, SS parking spot—Close to all Shuls—option to add additional Convenient to All , For Sale, Call Ian for More Details Call or Text Sam 516-567-0100 [email protected], 516-295-3000 Appliances, New Cabinetry, HW Floors, New Windows, rooms with a separate Pesach Kitchen and additional Cedarhurst — Executive Offi ce Suites furnished Close To Railroad, Heat & Water Included. bathroom. From ...... $1,895/mo. Valley Stream — Investor’s Delight!! and non-furnished www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Call Yaakov 516-903-0646, Dovid 6500+/-SF Two-Story Building with Elevator & 18 Car starting at ...... $895 a month and up. 516-924-1970, Aaron 347-866-6363 On-Site Private Parking, Beautiful Building with Storage & Large stizes available. Includes all utilities, internet, Bayswater — New to Market — Upper two Loads of Windows, Great Location Near LIRR Station, Major conference room, Mincha Minyan and amenities in Far Rockaway — Newly Renovated offi ce/storage family house, modern 3BR, 1.5Bths, LR, FDR, EIK, terrace, in Highways & the City Line. For Sale, Call Ian for More Details beautiful buiding. prime location. Heat and water included . . $2,250/mo space available in a beautifully enclosed complex [email protected], 516-295-3000 Call or Text Sam 516-567-0100 Call Joan 516-319-4482Five Towns on Neilson Street. Call Yaakov 516-903-0646, Homes 516-569-5710 Dovid 516-924-1970, Aaron 347-866-6363 Woodmere — 1,300+/-SF Over 1,300SF + Basement, Hewlett — Various Sized Suites in the Finest Bldg in the Free Standing Building, Medical/Offi ce Space, Near LIRR 5 Towns, Medical or Non-Medical Use, 16 Parking Spots, Brooklyn — Marine Park area — Ours Far Rockaway — 2 Partially Finished basement Station, For Sale, Call Ian for More Details. For Lease ,Call Ian for More Details alone — House rental — East 35th St — storage spaces available, Individually or together. Bathroom [email protected], 516-295-3000 [email protected], 516-295-3000 Renovated, Beautiful 3BR, 1.5Bths, LR, DR, Kosher Kitchen, in each; each approximately 850 square feet. parking, prime location on quiet tree lined street, back yard Woodmere — Follow the Leader to Woodmere, Now Call Yaakov 516-903-0646, Dovid Rockville Centre — Beautiful Professional Spaces and W/D hookup...... $2700/mo is the Time to Act!!! No Meters - Free Parking, Various Spaces in Historic Building Available, Great Location, Municipal Lot Call Joan for details, 516-319-4482 516-924-1970, Aaron 347-866-6363 Available, For Sale/Lease…Call For More Details. in Rear & Steps from the LIRR Station, For Lease. Call Ian for Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 [email protected], 516-295-3000 Far Rockaway — Brand new fully equipped Shul on More Details. [email protected], 516-295-3000 Woodmere — House rental — New to Neilson Street, Available Immediately. Seats 75-100 People, Freeport — Investment Opportunity!! 12,000+/-SF market — First Show — Ours Alone — Heating/Air conditioning—Sidduirm, Sforim, Gemorrahs. Multi Tenanted Professional Building with 21 Car On-Site Valley Stream — 750+/-SF Offi ce Space in Elevator Spacious Colonial in Prime prime location, 5BR, 3Bths, LR, Bima, Aron Kodesh, Tables, chairs, and Shabbos Oven, Parking, Good Upside Potential, Lot Size 24,570SF, For Sale. Building with 2 Bathrooms, On-Site Parking & Handicap formal dr, huge den, Granite Kosher EIK. Main level has 1BR, Refrigerator, and Coff ee Station. Separate Men and Womens’ Call Alan for More Details Accessible, For Lease, Call Randy for More Details suite with bath, full fi nished basement, freshly painted, entrances—Mechitza in place—Main Entrance, Weather [email protected], 516-295-3000 [email protected], 516-295-3000 great for large family, walking distance to all shuls protected, 2 Bathrooms, Storage Cubbies. Call Joan For details 516-319-4482 Lynbrook — Perfect for Commercial Use, but Can be Valley Stream — Various Sized Offi ce Space in Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Call Yaakov 516-903-0646, Dovid Converted Back to a Residential Home. 1,800SF Two Story Professional Building, Elevator, Beautiful Lobby, Ample On- 516-924-1970, Aaron 347-866-6363 Building with Basement & 2,000SF Offi ce Building in Rear, Site Parking Lot, For Lease. Call Arthur for More Details. Cedarhurst — New to market — 1 and 2 Bldg has Kitchenette on 2nd Floor, Full Bath & 2 Half Baths [email protected], 516-295-3000 Bedroom apartments for Rent, Prime location,Walk all. Far Rockaway — New 2BR, Apartment for Rent, on 1st Floor, 12 Car Parking, Gas Heat, HVAC. For Sale Call Call Joan for details 516-319-4482 central location ...... $2,200 Arthur for More Details. Hewlett — 450+/-SF Offi ce Space in Professional Five towns Homes 516-569-5710 includes utilities & parking space. [email protected], 516-295-3000 Building, On-Site & Municipal Parking, Heat Included, Call 718-337-2345 and please leave message Electric & A/C Metered Separately, Close to All, For Lease... Far Rockaway — New to market. Renovated Inwood — New to market, Ours Alone, Call for More Details. Studio, 1, 2, 3 and 4BR rentals, great location. Hewlett — Totally Renovated 1BR Apt In Bldg, Kitchen 21,000+SF Property with offi ces, warehouse/garage and www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Call Joan for details, 516-319-4482 W/Ss Appliances, Hw Floors, EIK, Close To All loads of parking, in prime location FiveTowns Homes Realty 516-569-5710 ...... $2,100/Mo. Call Joan for details 516-319-4482 Cedarhurst — 4,600+/-SF Plus Basement, Most High Profi l e Corner in the Market, Triple Mint Condition, Many www.pugatch.com, 516-295-3000 Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Far Rockaway — New to Market — Open Built-in’s, Very Reasonable Rent, For Lease House By Appt — Totally renovated, spacious, Kew Gardens Hills — 2 Family House 5BR 2.5Bth, Call Ian for More Details beautiful 4BR’s, 2.5Bths, Duplex in Prime location. [email protected], 516-295-3000 Call Joan for details, 516-319-4482 For Rent. For Info, COMMERCIAL REAL Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Call Eduard @ 917-403-5720 Cedarhurst —Coming Soon — Don’t Miss ESTATE FOR RENT This Opportunity!!! High Tech Executive Suites W/Parking & Storage, Various Sizes Available, All New!!! 24 Hour Access, All Utilities Included Plus Many Amenities, For Lease, Call Turn Key, School/Daycare Property Ian for More Details Rental — Share This Building With B’Above. New [email protected], 516-295-3000 Exclusive, Far Rockaway, Renovated 8,600 sq ft Lower Level For Rent. School/Daycare With Classrooms, Offi ces, Handicap East Rockaway — 1,500+/- SF Professional Suite Access, Elevator, Roof Top Playground. Call Irene For Details! in Free Standing Bldg W/Full Basement & Parking, Three Chana Gordon www.pugatch.com Avigaiel Bernstein Irene Steiner Direct—516-652-7099 Pugatch Private Offi ces, Conference Room, Bullpen, Reception Area, Licensed Salesperson 950 Broadway Licensed Salesperson Realty Corp Email—[email protected] Close to LIRR, For Lease Call For More Details 845.709.5266 Woodmere NY 11598 631-578-7527 Broker 516-792-6698 [email protected] [email protected] Cedarhurst — New to market — Commercial Co-op for rent in prime location, East Rockaway — Various Sized Retail Stores on good for part time professional, close to all. Call for details. Corner by Stop Light, High Traffi c Location, On-Site Parking, LAWRENCE CEDARHURST WOODSBURGH Call Joan 516-319-4482 For Lease, Call for More Details. Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 [email protected], 516-295-3000 New Price Listing! Reduced!

FOR RENT Beautiful Co-op 75 S Woodmere Blvd Charming 4 Bedroom House, Spacious Studio In The Heart of Beautifully Renovated 5BR, Formal Dining Room, Garage. Cedarhurst With Terrace. Close 5.5 Bathroom Center-Hall Close To All, School District #15. To All. Colonial, Formal Dining Room, $2,995/month $109,500 Finished Basement, SD #14, Lot Size 150x150... $P.O.R.

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Far Rockaway — 8,600+/-SF School in Great Hewlett — 2,000+/-SF Retail Space in Great Location, NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS Bayview Condition. Various Classrooms, Offi ces, Multi-Purpose Municipal Parking Lot in Rear, Close to All, For Lease... US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CMSI Loan Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Althea Clement; et Room, Kitchenette, Storage, & Bathrooms, Close to Public Call for More Details. [email protected], REMIC SERIES 2005-07-REMIC PASS-THROUGH al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Transportation For Lease, Call Ian for More Details. 516-295-3000 CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-07, Plaintiff against Sale duly dated March 23, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee [email protected], 516-295-3000 MONTGOMERY DOUGLAS A/K/A MONTGOMERY DOUGLAS will sell at public auction at the Kings County Supreme Lynbrook — 500+/- SF Retail Store with Rear Door, M.D., et al Defendants Court, 360 Adams Street, Room 224, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Hewlett — 850+/-SF Offi ce Space on 2nd Floor, Great Street Parking, Close to All, For Lease Call Alan for More on July 19, 2018 at 2:30PM, premises known as 316 East Details. [email protected], 516-295-3000 Attorney for Plaintiff ( s) Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP Location, Close to Public Transportation, For Lease, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523 Attorney (s) 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203. All that certain plot piece Call for More Details Woodmere — 3600+/-SF Retail Space in Woodmere for Plaintiff ( s). or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements [email protected], 516-295-3000 Shopping Center, Join Gourmet Glatt & Chase Bank, Great Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, On-Site Parking, Rear Loading, Opposite NY Sports Club & May 9, 2018 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest County of Kings, City and State of NY, Block 4727 Lot 127 Hewlett — 600+/- SF Retail Store on Broadway, Great FKA 27. Approximate amount of Woodmere LIRR, Available Fall 2016. For Lease bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme High Traffi c Location, Municipal Lot in Rear, Close to Public judgment $1,041,225.49 plus interest and costs. Transportation & Major Highways, For Lease, Call Ian for More Details. Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on July 24, 2018 at [email protected], 516-295-3000 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fi l ed Judgment Call Ian for More Details 11:30 AM. Premises known as 1351 Auerbach Ave., Hewlett Index# 500288/2016. Jack Segal, Esq., Referee Shapiro, [email protected], 516-295-3000 Hewlett — 1,100+/-SF Space Available, Modern Harbor, NY 11557. Sec 42 Block 196 Lot 63. ALL that certain DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Professional Bldg, Great parking, Ideal for Medical plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759- Inwood — Various Sized Spaces Available, Industrial Professional/General Offi ce Use, Close to All, Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor, Town of Hempstead, 1835 Dated: April 26, 2018 53932 Buildings W/Ample Parking, Near LIRR Station, Overhead For Lease Call for More Details County of Nassau and State of New York. Door, 14-20’ Ceilings, Offi ce Space, Bathroom, For Lease, [email protected], 516-295-3000 Approximate Amount of Judgment is $989,154.18 Notice of formation of Lighthouse International Call Randy for More Details plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to Development LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with NY Secy. of [email protected], 516-295-3000 Long Beach — Various Offi ce Spaces Available on provisions of fi l ed Judgment Index No 9331/2014. Cash will State (SSNY) 5/24/2018. Location: Nassau County. SSNY 2nd Floor, 525-900+/- SF, Separate Bathrooms, Newly designated for service of process and shall mail copy of Island Park — 1400+/-SF Storefront with Offi ce Space not be accepted at the sale. Renovated, For Lease Call for More Details. George Esernio, Esq., Referee 2154-000789 process served against the LLC to Registered Agent: c/o and Kitchen in Rear, 3 Parking Spots + Municipal Lot, Great [email protected], 516-295-3000 Lighthouse International Devlopment LLC., 145 Finucane Pl. Location, For Lease, Call for More Details. Notice of formation of Samzil Holdings LLC. Arts. of Org. Woodmere, NY 11598. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. [email protected], 516-295-3000 Long Beach — 1428+/- SF Professional Space With 5 fi l ed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) 12/27/2017. Location: Offi ces, 2 W/Water, Waiting Room, Bathrooms, Reception Area. NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS U.S. Lawrence — 985+/-SF Professional Offi ce Suite Hvac. 5 Parking Spots. For Lease…Call for More Details Nassau County. SSNY desig.agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 92, BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, in Co-Op Building, Good Parking, HVAC, Close to Public [email protected], 516-295-3000 SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL Transportation & Major Highways, For Lease, Cedarhurst, NY 11516. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Woodmere — Several offi ce spaces from 500sf to 1000sf. ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO Call for More Details. LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR [email protected], 516-295-3000 Elevator Building. Central Avenue — Prime Location! Ample NOTICE OF SALE Parking. Ideal for Medical/Professional Offi ces. 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An exercise New York (chair-elect), Association Bikur Cholim Chesed Organization group is led by physical therapist Alex- of Jewish Aging Services, Continu- and Club Nissim at the Boro Park Y would ander Mandel, an engaging derashah is ing Care Leadership Coalition, and like to invite female community members given by well-known maggid shiur Rab- League of Voluntary Hospitals and who are Holocaust survivors to partici- bi Asher Israel, and current-events dis- Homes of New York. Mr. Rosenblut pate in a great mitzvah! Once a month, on cussions and live musical performances resides with his family in Rye Brook, a Wednesday afternoon, a small group of are held. Hot potato kugel, fresh fruit, Westchester County, New York. women gather to create 120 craft pack- and coff ee are served before davening NYBR has close relations with ages for children in local hospitals. Each Minchah together. Talia Reese leaders of New York’s various faith arts-and-crafts kit includes crayons, The enjoyable program gives the “Af- ish stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker’s traditions. When prejudice harms coloring paper, stickers, and an activity ternoon Chevra” true Yiddishe ta’am— Off -Broadway show Strictly Unortho- any member of a community, all are guaranteed to bring a smile to a kid’s face. come every Thursday at 2:00 p.m.! For dox (the fi rst-ever stand-up show about

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, harmed. Such common concerns re- Cake and coff ee are served at the end, as more information, please contact Mr. life as a chareidi/strictly Orthodox Jew). quire collaborative efforts in seeking the ladies relax together over a job well Yossi Wiener at 917-744-1794. Door- The show is playing until June 28 in the solutions to challenges confronting done. For more information, please con- to-door transportation is available at Jerry Orbach Theater at the Theater society, including prejudice, mental tact Shlomis at 718-438-2020, ext. 7432. no charge. This program is sponsored Center, 1627 Broadway. health, affordable housing, adequate Transportation is available. by “Project for Holocaust Survivors” at Talia Reese is an accomplished co- health insurance, poverty, and home- Bikur Cholim Chesed Organization and median who has been featured as a ‘Hot lessness. NYBR’s work in this area “Afternoon Chevra” For the Boro Park Y. Ticket’ in the New York Post. In addition allows different faith traditions to be Retired Men Who Are to opening for Caroline Rhea and Nick there for each other in times of crisis, Holocaust Survivors Great Neck Comedian DiPaolo on the road, Talia is a regular as well as times of celebration. Retirees: Looking to make good use Talia Reese Performing “comedic” legal contributor to the An- Parker Jewish Institute for Health of your Thursday afternoons? How Off -Broadway thony Cumia Network. Her aff able stage Care and Rehabilitation is located at about a geshmake vort, lively Torah Great Neck comedian Talia Reese has presence and sharp wit have also gar- 271-11 76th Avenue in New Hyde Park. discussions, and getting together with been engaged to open for the remainder nered her appearances on The Wendy For information, call 718-289-2212. other heimishe men for the “Afternoon of the UK’s only strictly Orthodox Jew- Williams Show, Spike TV, and Lifetime Network. Newsday Long Island has also taken notice, calling her a “rising star,” and she has recently completed a six- day residency at The Borgata in Atlan- tic City and continues to be a constant presence in New York’s top clubs, as well as being sought after for Jewish and corporate events. She is also a modern Orthodox Jew who avoids working on the Sabbath and spends Friday nights and Saturdays with her husband and two daughters instead of performing. Ashley Blaker’s Strictly Unorthodox has already been a smash-hit in New York with the New York Times calling it “A slickly funny stand-up show” and calling Ashley “a skilled joke-teller. He is proof that even the most reverent enjoy a little irreverence.” The New York Post recently described him by saying, “Imagine John Oliver in a yarmulke.” He has previously performed two sell- out tours of the UK to great acclaim and toured his comedy across Israel and South Africa. He started performing in USA with a sold-out show at New York’s Gramercy Theatre. Ashley Blaker said: “I am such a big fan of Talia Reese so I was delighted when she agreed to open for me in New York. I have worked with a who’s who of comedy from John Oliver to James Corden and Russell Brand to Graham Norton, and I know Talia can be up there with all of them. She has a huge future ahead of her.” Performances of Strictly Unorthodox are on Sundays through Thursdays, with matinees on Sundays and Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. The ﬁ nal show is Thursday, June 28. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased either online at https://www.ticketmas- ter.com/artist/2414965?tm_link=tm_ homeA_header_search or by calling the Jerry Orbach Theater box offi ce at 212- 921-7862. 36 Orphans Treated To Bat Mitzvah Celebration In Jerusalem On behalf of 36 orphan girls and their families, Colel Chabad hosted the seventh annual bat mitzvah celebration in Jerusalem this week. Dressed in their finest and surrounded by fam- beautiful design of the room to the 103 ily and close friends, the bat mitzvah smiles on everyone’s faces and the per-

girls were able to celebrate in style at sonal attention that we each received 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 the newly renovated Gutnik Hall in as family and not just guests—nothing Jerusalem with all the arrangements was left out,” said one of the mothers. and costs handled by Colel Chabad. “While the mothers and daughters The oldest continuously running were dancing, I had to move to the side social welfare organization in Israel to cry. I thought about my husband, the since 1788, Colel Chabad helps needy father of my beautiful daughter, look- families throughout the year with ing down on us from heaven, and I felt a wide variety of programs and ser- alone. But now, looking upon all these vices, including educational support other mothers, I see the power we all and guidance, enrichment programs, have together. It doesn’t take away the financial support and planning, and pain, but it gives me strength.” extra support for the holidays. “We know how hard it can be to cele- The joy-filled celebration was brate an important milestone without mixed with bittersweet emotion as all the head of the family,” said Rabbi Itzik of these young women had suffered Marton of Colel Chabad. “We make the loss of a parent, often felt most every effort to give support in every acutely during momentous occasions. way to these families throughout the Inspirational speaker Rabbanit Yemi- year but give it our all to make these ma Mizrachi presented a message momentous occasions even more of strength and hope to the girls and special. Being together in celebration their mothers before the group en- with others in similar situations gives joyed a four-course, fully catered meal these mothers and daughters a sense alongside music and dancing. of community and support to help “All of these preparations—from the them get through tougher times.”

Living water (Bamidbar 19:17) Water from an ever-flowing spring. “False” springs which run dry even once in seven years are disqualified. (Sifri; Talmud, Parah 8:9) In other words, a spring which runs dry once in seven years is considered “false” even when there is water flowing in it. This is lesson in the meaning of truth: something which exists under certain circumstances but ceases under other circumstances is not “true,” even when it does exist Colel Chabad bat mitzvah celebration (The Chassidic Masters) 104 and mitzvos. Although they were a warm learned about managing their money NEWS FROM and close family, she and her brother did wisely, both as students, and for their not know what it meant to be Jewish. future roles as women running a house- A small seed was planted when her fa- hold and /or in the workforce. THE HILLS ther insisted that only kosher meat was Included in the lessons were such top- allowed in their house, even though it ics as checking and savings accounts, By Chanita Teitz was ﬁ ne out of the house. This contra- investments, insurance, and taxes. The diction bothered young Rivka and was Shevach girls learned the power—and the catalyst for searching for meaning risks—of credit, debit, and ATM cards. We are back from our short trip to Is- Talking about new neighborhoods, in Judaism and growth, both for Mrs. They learned how to budget, making rael. Sandwiched in between two yahr- we inadvertently drove a few feet into Herman and her brother. With poignant room for items such as shopping and zeits—my mother’s and my mother-in- Beit Safafa, an Arab neighborhood bor- examples from her growing up years, tzedakah, while setting aside for savings. law’s—was a wedding and time with our dering Talpiot. Waze confused us on Mrs. Herman gave over the strength she The students were given a sense of what son, daughter-in-law, and grandchil- a turn and we took the wrong one. As had in making choices along the way to lies ahead for them as they graduate and dren. It is never long enough no matter soon as I saw the sign, I told Akiva to keep mitzvos. Her parents, fortunately, enter the next stages of their lives.

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, how long we stay and as my son-in-law stop, make a U-turn and get out. In fact, accommodated her wishes, but it was Students were taught about overdraft said this past Shabbos, “What’s App, while we were in Israel and fi res raged not easy. privileges, bounced checks, money mar- Facetime, and phone calls don’t make along the Gaza border, Arabs in another Today, she is married and living a ket accounts, social security deductions, up for spending real time in person.” But Arab town, also adjoining Talpiot, start- frum life in Brooklyn, New York. “We student loans, and mortgages. Mrs. Kro- we work with what we have and we are ed some fi res. I read that Talpiot was often take our opportunities for grant- hn made a clear delineation between proud of them that they have the zechus smoke-fi lled for a while. ed,” Mrs. Herman pointed out, “but you what one wants and what one needs. to live in Yerushalayim. Why are they doing this? They live girls are so lucky to have those opportu- Using a pie chart to teach budgeting, she Our son, Rabbi Dov Teitz, teach- well in these Arab neighborhoods and nities given to you without the struggle.” showed the girls that some expenses are es at Mikdash Melech and at Mercaz they have good jobs in Yerushalayim and She expressed gratitude to all those who unavoidable. Others are occasional and HaTorah and our daughter-in-law is a elsewhere. The hotel industry is fi lled inspired her along the way, including still others are frivolous. And then, of mechaneches at Darchei Bina. So, all you with Arab employees. Hadassah Hos- Rebbetzin Yael Marcus, a Shevach par- course, there are always the expenses Queens and Five Towns graduates, look pital and other hospitals employs Arab ent who was sitting in the audience. We from left fi eld. Think mechanic and den- up Rabbi and Mrs. Teitz if you are going doctors, nurses, and technicians. Sitting never know what infl uence we have on tist. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a rainy to any of these schools. in Mamilla one day we saw many Arab others, or what aff ect others have on us. day envelope for that? One granddaughter, their oldest, is couples and families strolling through graduating high school and the other the mall. No apartheid there. It’s their grandchildren are growing fast. The old- rabble-rousing Hamas and Hezbollah er girls were studying for exams, so we leaders who get bored youth to fl y fi re didn’t take them out as much as when kites and balloon bombs destroying we go during school vacation times. But acres of crops and potentially able to they all enjoyed visiting us in our hotel, cause harm to Israeli citizens. And their the Rimonim Shalom in Bayit V’Gan, leaders don’t care. They use these kids especially since they could get there by as their own propaganda machine while themselves. And a soda tastes so much pocketing the funds that the U.S., the better sitting at the soda fountain on a EU, and the UN give them. high bar stool in a hotel lobby. As my husband observed when we While we were there we drove to the arrived in Israel, everything is familiar new U.S. Embassy, revisited Ir David, and you feel that you never left. Once and saw two 3-D videos about Yerusha- back here it’s the same feeling. Every- layim. We also visited an archaeological thing is the same and you feel that you park at Kibbutz Ramat Rachel that is in were never away. We’ve become the Yerushalayim near the new embassy, traveling grandparents. Next trip will but once on the grounds of the kibbutz, be a little closer, to visit our grandchil- the city seems very far away. There is dren in Waterbury, Connecticut. My lit- a look-out spot in the archaeological tle granddaughter asked me today when park that gives you a panoramic view of we’re coming to visit. the city, but the quiet and pastoral sur- So enjoy yourself wherever you are roundings make you feel you are in the and keep your family close—if not phys- countryside. ically, then in your heart. The kibbutz was founded in 1926 be- Mazal tov to my high-school grad- tween Yerushalayim and Beit Lechem uates—Rachelli Teitz and Shani Her- and the settlers fought hard to keep it in skowitz. Zaidie and I are very proud Jewish hands in 1948. For 19 years it sat of your achievements. I wish a hearty on the border with Jordan until the Six mazal tov to all the neighborhood grad- Day War when the borders opened and uates! it now sits at the southern-most tip of Yerushalayim. Shevach Students The kibbutz has a thriving hotel and And Mothers Inspired sports complex, including an indoor and At Special Event outdoor pool and a very nice kiddie pool. Shevach’s annual Mother-Daughter The archaeological park was founded Reception was held at the Young Israel in 1954 when digging uncovered arti- of Hillcrest on Sunday May 27. In spite facts dating back to the time when the of the driving rain, a large crowd turned A large crowd gathered to enjoy a remarkable performance by the Twins from France kingdoms of Yehuda and Yisrael sepa- out and an inspirational and enjoyable rated. A palace belonging to either King morning was had by all. Students and mothers left proud, in- As an added bonus, Gregory Yehoyachin or Chizkiyahu was found Rebbetzin Rochelle Hirtz, principal spired, and grateful for who we are and Binkiewicz, CPA, a practicing accoun- there. During our exile, other conquer- of Shevach High School, welcomed the what we stand for. tant, addressed the students on the top- ors lived there and Assyrian and Byzan- audience warmly. She then introduced ic of insurance, taxes, and money scams. tine artifacts have also been discovered. Mrs. Rivka Herman, who spoke to the Shevach Students Questions and answers were fl ying back We made our regular trip to the Dead attendees about her journey from a sec- Prepare For The Future and forth as the girls were challenged to Sea, driving down that long winding hot ular upbringing to the Orthodox woman With Financial Literacy rethink ideas that they previously had, road through the Judean desert. I went she is today. She took pride in her strug- Course and to realize that the money world is a exploring one day with my granddaugh- gles, both large and small. The success- The buzz in the hallways of Shevach complicated place that requires naviga- ter to Katamon. I enjoy seeing new es of those struggles were readily ap- High School is about the fi nancial lit- tion. neighborhoods where I don’t usually parent. She spoke with poise, maturity, eracy mini-course that was introduced Students left feeling more knowl- visit, and we stopped by a paper goods/ and insight. The students, in particular, this year for 11th-graders. Taught by edgeable, prepared, and empowered. party store owned by the son of former were able to connect in a very real way. Assistant Principal Mrs. Miriam Kro- Seeing how popular and important this KGH friends, Charna and Bob Duchan- Mrs. Herman’s parents raised her hn, the course prepared its students for course was, it will be incorporated into ov. with no Jewish commitment to Torah the world of personal fi nances. Students Shevach’s curriculum. Chazaq And The Twins 105 From France Rekindle North Woodmere’s 3rd Annual ‘Rock The Forest Park 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 Jewish Center Chazaq helped breathe fresh life into The Block’ Basketball Tournament the Forest Park Jewish Center this past North Woodmere’s Sunday morning, June 17, when hundreds 3rd annual Rock the gathered to enjoy a wonderful spectacular Block Basketball starring the Twins from France in a truly Tournament—where remarkable performance. The children your block is your present were amazed at the brilliant ar- team—took over ray of tricks and juggling acts the twins North Woodmere executed. Most notable was the fi re show Community-wide carnival presented Park the fi rst week in specially saved for the fi nale. by Chazaq, Councilman Rory Lancman, June and brought to- Chazaq extends a special note of ap- and QJCC gether over 100 play- preciation to former Councilwoman rael of Forest Hills, 7100 Yellowstone ers (of all ages and fi t- Liz Crowley for providing the necessary Blvd., Forest Hills. Presented by Chazaq funding for this communal event in Glen- and Sholom Task Force, this one ses- ness levels) from the dale. sion event is for engaged and married community. It was a Launched in 1953, the Forest Park Jew- couples. For more information and to great opportunity for ish Center was once a beacon of Torah, RSVP, contact Chazaq at 718-285-9132 neighbors to compete boasting over 300 members showcasing or [email protected]. and enjoy the start of programs for both youth and later seniors. A Community-Wide Jewish Fam- spring, but most of Today, under the leadership of Rabbi Meir ily Cultural Extravaganza, Sunday, all to meet each other Glazer and with the assistance of the Rab- June 24, at 1:00–4:00 p.m. at Congre- as the community is binical Seminary of America, the syna- gation Beit Eliyahu, 71-52 172nd Street, constantly growing gogue maintains a minyan every Shabbos Fresh Meadows. Presented by Council- and expanding. Team morning. man Rory Lancman in conjunction with Mulberry took the ti- Longtime member Allen Wolf was ab- Chazaq and QJCC. Free admission. In- tle for the second year solutely astonished at the overfl ow crowd, fl atable bouncers, rides, games, prizes, in a row. Congratula- saying, “the building has not housed this entertainment, balloon animals, DJ/ tion to all who came many people in years” and remains hope- music, cotton candy, snow cones, and out! ful for the future. much more! Need more information? Pictured: yel- For more information regarding future Call us at 718-285-9132 or e-mail us at low-bordered picture Chazaq events and programs please call [email protected]. 718-285-9132 or e-mail [email protected]. inset, left to right: Chanita Teitz is a real-estate broker at Astor Asher Pollak, Sam Brokerage in Kew Gardens Hills, serving the Fireworker, Shmuel Upcoming Events entire Queens vicinity. For all your real-estate “Sal” Saloman, Duvi A Wedding Lasts an Evening, A needs, call her at 718-263-4500 or e-mail Marriage Lasts a Lifetime, Sun- [email protected]. Read more of Taub, Simcha Mikhli, day, June 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Young Is- Chanita Teitz’s articles at 5TJT.com. and Jonathan Taub. 106 forefront of initiatives to protect and During the day-long event, the par- preserve air, water, soil, and other natu- ticipants met with top administration ral resources on Long Island and across offi cials at the White House, heard from POLITICAL ROUNDUP New York State. He led the fi ght to nix several U.S. senators, and met with U.S. the Port Ambrose Liquifi ed Natural Gas representatives and their staff to ad- proposal off the coast of Long Island and vocate for the Israel Anti-Boycott Act has advocated to have the carcinogenic (H.R. 1697/S.720) and to increase fund- Kaminsky with the knowledge of how much water chemical 1,4-dioxane regulated in our ing for the federal Nonprofi t Security Commemorates Israeli they are actually using, a measure that drinking water. He received a perfect Grant Program (NSGP), which awards Independence In Senate could safeguard our aquifers for future score from the New York League of religious schools, synagogues, and oth- Senator Todd Kaminsky recently generations. Currently, water bills re- Conservation Voters in 2017 and was er houses of worship grants of up to hosted Israeli Deputy Consul General port to customers how much water they named a “bipartisan leader” for his hav- $150,000 apiece to improve building se- Amir Sagie in the NYS Capitol in cel- have used in cubic feet, an amount that ing “collaborated with his colleagues on curity. (The OU Advocacy Center spear- ebration of Israel’s 70th anniversary. no one really understands. The legisla- both sides of the aisle to work on behalf headed the NSGP in 2005 together with The Senate passed a resolution (J4160), tion would require water companies to of Long Islanders.” the Jewish Federations of North Amer-

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, sponsored by Senator Kaminsky on report water usage in gallons. The ﬁ rst ica and other coalition partners and bi- March 15, 2018, honoring Israel and step to curbing the out-of-control wa- Kaminsky Honored partisan leaders in Congress.) reaffi rming New York’s bond with the ter usage on Long Island is for people to by MET Council with Starting their day at the White House, Jewish state, and Senator Kaminsky truly understand how much water they Holocaust Survivor OU delegates met with U.S. Special presented Deputy Consul General Sagie are actually using. The bill would also Advocacy Award Representative for International Ne- with the signed resolution at a meeting provide customers with a seasonal com- with several other state senators. parison and yearly water usage. New York State Senate Senate State State York New

Met Council board member Robert Morris, Senator Todd Kaminsky, and David G. Greenﬁ eld (Met Council CEO) Senator Todd Kaminsky hosted Israeli Deputy Consul General Amir Sagie in the NYS Capitol On June 3, Senator Todd Kaminsky gotiations Jason Greenblatt and U.S. “Israel is a world leader in technology, The bill will now head to the Assem- was honored by the MET Council at Ambassador to Israel David Friedman medicine, and innovation, a stronghold bly, where it is sponsored by Assembly- its Legislative Breakfast. Senator Ka- to discuss U.S. policy toward Israel; Do- of democracy in the face of constant ter- woman Pellegrino, for consideration. minsky was awarded the Holocaust mestic Policy Council Director Andrew ror, and shares an unbreakable friendship “We have a duty to protect our aqui- Survivor Advocacy Award at The Yale Bremberg to discuss school choice and with New York State and its citizens,” said fers here on Long Island,” said Sena- Club. The breakfast was in tribute to the other key issues; and Homeland Secu- Senator Todd Kaminsky. “I was honored tor Todd Kaminsky, ranking member memory of Assemblyman Michael Si- rity Adviser Rear Adm. Douglas Fears to introduce this resolution reaffi rming of the Senate Environmental Conser- manowitz. to discuss programs to keep synagogues New York’s integral alliance with Israel vation Committee. “Providing resi- and schools safe. and its citizens, and congratulating Isra- dents with a more user-friendly way OU Advocacy Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) el on 70 years of independence, freedom, to measure water usage gives every- Hosts 22nd Annual kicked off a lunch event on Capitol Hill and advancements. I look forward to con- one the opportunity to manage their Leadership Mission To where he and Sens. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), tinuing to work to strengthen the inte- consumption and ultimately conserve Washington, DC Ted Cruz (R-Texas), James Lankford gral strategic, economic, and cultural ties our natural resources. It is critical for between our great State and the Jewish us to do all we can to preserve our en- homeland.” vironment, and this bill does exactly Senator Kaminsky has been a staunch that.” supporter of Israel and sponsored legisla- “Educating the public is our ﬁ rst line tion to defund groups on college campus- of defense in preserving groundwater. es that promote the Boycott, Divestment, It’s a small technical change that could and Sanctions (BDS) movement, in- have a big public impact. Thank you to cluding Students for Justice in Palestine Senator Kaminsky in being a leader to (SJP). He also sponsored measures to pre- address water quantity issues, as well as vent state contracts and investments from water quality issues,” stated Adrienne going to companies that support BDS, Esposito, Citizens Campaign for the En- dealing this hateful, anti-Israel movement vironment. a powerful blow. This past summer, Ka- Currently, Long Island residents are minsky secured a $350,000 grant to create provided with water usage in cubic feet, an Israeli business incubator at Yeshiva which leads to a lack of understanding, University to further strengthen econom- and ultimately increased water usage. ic ties between Israel and New York. “Is- This bill aims to increase awareness OU Advocacy Center Chairman Jerry Wolasky, OU Board of Directors Chairman Howard Tzvi rael is one of our nation’s closest allies and of water consumption by providing Friedman, OU Advocacy Center Executive Director Nathan Diament, and OU President Moshe Bane present award to U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) for his work to pass legislation to make I look forward to doing all I can to ensure plain-language information to assist disaster-stricken shuls and other houses of worship eligible for FEMA funding that our state’s alliance with the Jewish customers who wish to take steps to- homeland stays strong for years to come,” ward conserving one of our planet’s A delegation of 100 Orthodox rabbis (R-Okla.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) Kaminsky concluded. most precious natural resources. The and communal leaders from across the delivered impassioned speeches in sup- measure will also protect consumers country—from California and Kentucky port of legislation such as the Israel An- Kaminsky Conservation by allowing them to review their water to New York, Pennsylvania, and Flori- ti-Boycott Act; expanded NSGP fund- Bill Passes Senate bills more easily. da—converged on the nation’s capital on ing; and the opening of the U.S. embassy The State Senate recently passed leg- As ranking member of the Senate June 13 for the Orthodox Union Advo- in Jerusalem last month. The senators islation introduced by Senator Todd Ka- Environmental Conservation Commit- cacy Center’s 22nd annual Leadership also spoke in support of other policies to minsky (S.260A) to arm Long Islanders tee, Senator Kaminsky has been at the Mission to Washington, D.C. protect Israel, such as the Taylor Force KASHRUS YOU CAN TRUST AT 107 WALDORF-ASTORIA JERUSALEM 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018

t is comforting to know there is a Once I met the hotel management and trusted rabbinical authority at the the hotel owners, I set the appropriate IWaldorf-Astoria Jerusalem. Marking standards. I was in charge of the hash- four years since the offi cial opening cere- gachah with my seven mashgichim. My mony of the Waldorf-Astoria Jerusalem, standards are very strict. We are present 5TJT met one of the hotel’s veterans who in the hotel kitchens since 4:00 a.m. until is in charge of one of the most import- they close all kitchens, after midnight. I ant tasks—the kashrut in the kitchens, am conﬁ dent that the kashrut is strictly 39-year-old Rabi Eliashiv Nafcha. kept with devotion and hard work.

OU President Moshe Bane, U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, U.S. Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt, OU Advocacy Center Executive Director Nathan Diament, OU Board of Directors Chairman Howard Tzvi Friedman, and OU Advocacy Center Chairman Jerry Wolasky

Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem

Senator Ben Cardin speaking Senator Chuck Schumer speaking for OU Advocacy Delegation for OU Advocacy Delegation Sessions, who announced the creation of the Justice Department’s “Place to Worship Initiative,” a religious liberty proposal focusing on protecting houses of worship and other religious institutions' rights to “build, expand, buy, or rent facilities” under the provisions of the Religious Land Use and Institution- alized Persons Act, or RLUIPA. Sessions also announced that the Justice Department had fi led a lawsuit against the borough of Woodcliff Lake, Senator Ted Cruz speaking for OU Advocacy N.J. for violating RLUIPA by preventing an Orthodox Jewish congregation from Rabi Eliashiv Nafcha Act to stop U.S. aid from being used as expanding its facility. reward money for terrorists and their Said OU President Mark (Moishe) Tell us a little bit about yourself. Give us examples how strict the hash- families. Bane: “Our elected leaders, by taking I was born in Rehovot to an ultra-Or- gachah is in the Waldorf-Astoria Jerusalem. U.S. representatives who met with the time to meet with us, demonstrated thodox family, to a father who was a Since the opening till this very day, the groups of OU delegates included Carlos that they heard and understand our con- commissioner in the Ministry of Educa- hashgachah is of glatt quality. The meat we Curbelo, Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.), Ron De- cerns. We are truly appreciative of their tion and was very close to some chareidi use is supervised by Badatz Rubin, Badatz Santis (R-Fl.), Ted Lieu (D-Calif.); Jerry support for policies that help strength- known authorities, like the Abu Chatzera Kehilot, and Badatz Mehadrin Yerushalay- Nadler (D-N.Y.); Jamie Raskin (D-Md.); en our synagogues and shuls and the family. Loving the Torah and a wish to im. No food and beverages are accepted in and Albio Sires (D-N.J.). values we stand for as Orthodox Jews.” be a gadol baTorah are virtues I got from the hotel without my team’s authority. We The mission’s closing session fea- Said OU Advocacy Center Director my parents since childhood. I studied in set a separate room to wash all vegetables tured an award presentation to Rep. Nathan Diament: “It is absolutely crit- Ohr Israel Yeshiva and later on in the Je- with a special liquid to make sure all is with- Chris Smith (R-N.J.) for his lead spon- ical that so many of our community’s rusalem’s Bayit V’gan Kol Torah yeshiva in glatt standards. We keep Shabbat and sorship of legislation passed in Febru- leaders come to Washington year after with respected rabbis like Rabbi Yehuda yom tov with mehadrin standards. Food for ary that codifi es a new era of fairness for year to engage with legislators at the Schlesinger and Rabbi Shmuel Deutsch. the relevant meals are stored in heating ov- disaster-stricken synagogues, churches, highest levels about policies such as I got married to Hadassah Falkivich of ens and locked by my team. We do not heat and other houses of worship by making stopping boycotts against Israel and a most respected chassidic family from food during Shabbat and yom tov. them eligible for federal disaster relief augmenting funding for our most im- Romema, Jerusalem, and we have seven Is this policy relevant till today? through the Federal Emergency Man- portant facilities amid a time of esca- children. Absolutely. These standards are kept. agement Agency (FEMA). The Ortho- lating anti-Semitism. We appreciate How did you get into the hotel industry? Hotel owners, a general manager, and dox Union Advocacy Center spearhead- the work of the Justice Department on When I graduated the yeshiva, the Je- management have changed over the years, ed the coalition pressing for the bill’s behalf of religious freedom and the new rusalem Rabbinical council approached but this glatt quality hashgachah is still FEMA provision. initiative announced at our mission me and urged me to be involved in the new valid and will continue for years to come. The OU delegates were then ad- to help ensure fair treatment for syna- “Novotel” hotel, just opened in the city. I What is the guests’ feedback? dressed by U.S. Attorney General Jeff gogues and other houses of worship.” worked there for eight years as the hotel’s Just before this interview, I met a re- rabbi. When the new Waldorf-Astoria was turning guest who encouraged me for the built, I had a dream to work in this luxu- great supervision in the hotel and congrat- ry hotel. When it was opened, I guess the ulated my team and me. “There is no hotel Remember that article? council wanted the most qualifi ed and like the Waldorf-Astoria Jerusalem, with Visit our archive section and find any issue of the trusted man for the job, and I accepted the such a combination of luxury and glatt challenge. quality supervision. It is our home in Isra- 5 Towns Jewish Times online @ www.5TJT.com How does it work? How are the stan- el,” he just said to me. Can there be a better dards set? satisfaction than this? 108 7. Are you experiencing any hor- monal changes or medication changes that can affect your hunger? 5 TOWNS FOODIES If after investigating all of the above, you are sure that you are still hungry, discuss it with your nutrition counselor. 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fter a fairly long winter and a rather short spring, summer is Ahere. We are only in the middle of June and it is already 96° F outside! In the quest for ways to cool ourselves down, some of us just sit at home or at work in the air conditioning, while the luckier ones get to chill by the pool or, even better, travel to places where the weather is more moderate. An easier, aff ordable, and quite enjoyable method to refresh oneself is to drink some delicious, well-chilled wines. There is an amazing selection out there of very fi ne rosé, whites, sparkling, and even some light red wines that drink nicely on their own, but can superbly complement salads, fruits, barbecued If you are looking instead for a wine champagne. Medium-bodied, with vi- meats, and even ice cream, as well. that is more substantial, complex, and brant, tight mousse and focused medi- Oftentimes, we hear that rosé wines can even evolve in the bottle for a few um bubbles, it has a harmonious texture are confusing, that they are neither rosé. Most of the time, it will have a pale, years, look no further than the Pacifi - with notes of apple, pear, roasted hazel- white nor red. So let’s address those bright pink color and a light body. Rosé ca Riesling 2017. Pacifi ca is a gorgeous nuts, crushed rocks, lime zest with high concerns. Rosé wines are pink. Rosé is wines can be fruity, a bit sweet, or really estate winery nestled in its vineyards acidity and a touch of crème fraîche lin- simply the word in French for “pink-col- dry, lean, and austere. overlooking the Columbia Gorge and gering on the long and classy fi nish. This ored.” While it is true that blending a bit The Herzog Lineage Rosé 2017 is an Mt. Hood, on the border between the is one remarkable champagne. of red wine in white wine would result interesting wine made with the saignée states of Washington and Oregon. The Bordeaux wines often are thought in pink wine, that is not usually how method. Made with no less than 12 newly released Riesling is a homerun, of as elitists, expensive, complicated rosé wines are made. Basically there are grape varieties originating in Herzog’s featuring the perfect, harmonious bal- wines made for people for whom mon- two main methods to produce rosé wine, family estate-owned Prince Vineyard ance between lush fruit, earthy miner- ey is no object. That is a very inaccu- and in both cases they are made of grape in Clarksburg, CA, it features a slightly als, and mouth-watering acidity. It can rate generalization. Sure, some of the varieties that have a dark skin: darker color than most saignée-method accompany a wide array of foods, from world’s best and rarest wines come 1. Skin maceration. rosés. With aromas and fl avors of ripe fi sh & chips, spicy Thai red curry, hot from Bordeaux, and they sometimes 2. Saignée, which means “bleeding” in strawberries, papaya, and pomegranate chicken wings, and veal schnitzel to carry a really hefty price tag. There are, French. seeds, it is unique and should be served apple strudel. It’s a brilliant wine, and however, many Bordeaux wines that With the skin maceration method, the very cold, with a fruit salad or even a quite aff ordable, as well. provide great pleasure yet are aff ord- grapes are pressed and then the must, tuna tartar. One specifi c type of wine that goes able. Château Trijet 2017 is one of those the juice, macerates with skins from The Tabor Adama Barbera Rosé 2017 great with most foods, and is as nice to wines, retailing under $15. It is light to anywhere between a few minutes to a is another nice rosé, this one made with look at as it is to drink, is dry sparkling medium in body, off ering the typical, re- few hours, until the desired color, which the skin maceration process. Barbera wine. The best sparkling wines are argu- strained fruity and earthy profi le gener- comes from the skins, is obtained. With is a grape variety that originally comes ably those hailing from the Champagne ally associated with the wines from that this method, the skins not only release from Italy. It is characterized by red region in France. They are made from mythical French wine-growing region. color but also phenols which add fl a- berry and cherry aromas and has nat- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, It even has the potential to develop vor, concentration, and tannins. Rosé ural high acidity. Tabor in Israel has or a blend of two or all three varieties. some tertiary aromas with a few years wines made with this method will usu- been making over the past few years a The Drappier Brut Nature is made sole- of aging in the bottle but is nonethe- ally feature a fuller body and a darker really nice rosé which fully extracts and ly from Pinot Noir, and is a zero dosage less eminently enjoyable now. It is also color than those made with the bleeding showcases the aforementioned attri- champagne, meaning no liquide de dos- made with organically grown grapes, method. The bleeding method is simply butes of the Barbera variety. It is light age, sweet wine from the original wine meaning little to no pesticides were a byproduct of red winemaking. When and almost fl uff y in both body and tex- the champagne is made from, was added used in the vineyards. It would be per- the grapes are pressed with the skins, ture yet fl avorful, with a nice balance to adjust the sweetness when the cham- fect with a nice fl at iron steak or grilled slightly pink-colored juice comes out of between the fruity notes and the acidity. pagne was disgorged during the second- chicken breast. them. It is this grape juice that will be Perfect to sip while relaxing by the pool ary fermentation process. The result is Have a cool summer with refreshing fermented into wine and will become a on a hot day. a very dry, sharp, yet elegant and classy and delightful wines! L’chaim! 109

ROCHELLE'S 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018 REVIEWS By Rochelle Miller THE P’EYLIM / LEV L’ACHIM PHENOMENON CHANGING THE FACE OF ISRAEL

he term “Kiruv Rechokim” evokes will join in reciting the time-honored an image of a college student selichot during the month of Elul. When Tfrom Kansas. While on a Birth- you hear that over 90% of the Israeli pop- At one of the Midrashot “Shalhevet” of Lev L’Achim right tour in Israel, the pintele Yid that ulation fasts on Yom Kippur, it’s because had been dormant within him is sudden- these Sephardic Jews have a warmth ly ignited and he becomes attracted to the for Judaism. They just have fallen out of truths of the ancient religion that neither practice due to a lack of a Torah educa- he nor his father or grandfather deemed tion. relevant to their lives. Following this ex- “Lev L’Achim is privileged to be help- perience is a long and arduous journey ing these people fi nd their way back fi lled with challenges and years of toil, home,” says Yanky Arem, board chairman as he painstakingly tackles the basics of of P’eylim/Lev L’Achim. “The basics are kriyah, then even more years attempting there: the language, the background, and to absorb some halachah as well as a bit even the basic knowledge of the holidays. of Chumash. While navigating the path of All that is needed is to start learning with his journey of faith, the young man must them. Halachah, hashkafah, and even Ge- make life-altering decisions, separating mara. Soon they are reconnected. They from family and friends, forgoing college cannot quench their thirst for Yiddish- and/or a lucrative career, and relocating keit fast enough! Within weeks they are to a new community to be shomer Torah keeping Shabbat and looking into Torah u’mitzvos. It’s not an easy road and the schools for their children. The process of challenges (shidduchim, fi tting in social- kiruv rechokim described above doesn’t ly, etc.) are daunting to say the least. apply to them. They are experiencing a ki- Kollel volunteers learning Torah with as-yet secular Israelis at a Lev L’Achim event These ba’alei teshuvah are true heroes ruv kerovim and that is why Lev L’Achim of the spirit, whose courage and deter- is accomplishing so much at such a mod- ous venues in Eretz Yisrael. Determined as a world-renowned organization, unit- mination are breathtaking. Those devot- est cost. This is why Lev L’Achim is trans- to reach their respective destinations ing gedolei Torah from all across the spec- ed individuals who work with them are forming a country by leaps and bounds.” with alacrity, these thousands of dedicat- trum—Litvish, Sephardi, Chassidic—in a heroes as well, for they need to expend Once upon a time, the kollel men who ed kollel yungeleit are headed to commu- tremendous display of support and lead- countless hours and unlimited funds un- volunteered to work with Lev L’Achim nities in Lod, Ramla, Modiin, and scores ership and has become an integral part of til they reach the point where they can approached their noble mission of reach- of other areas throughout the country the fabric of Torah life in Eretz Yisrael. enjoy some much-deserved nachas. This ing out to their brethren with a sense of where they will learn Torah with the local It takes an amazing movement like is the story of kiruv rechokim. trepidation. They would hesitate prior to residents. Lev L’Achim to bring thousands of Is- In Israel, there exists a Sephardic pop- the initial knock on a door, fearful of what Truly the unsung heroes of our gener- raeli children to Torah schools each year ulation who are not shomer Shabbat and the ensuing response will be. ation, these yungeleit are part of an elite through their nationwide Project Rishum know little of Torah. But they are not an- Today, they are like soldiers waging Torah corps who volunteer regularly for enrollment drive. Working in tandem ti-religion. They fondly recall the chagim battle. With a confi dence born of success, Lev L’Achim’s Project Door-To-Door. For with the regional enrollment offi ce, the in their grandparents’ homes. They often they converge after second seder in vari- these ambassadors of Torah, it matters Lev L’Achim nationwide enrollment offi - not that their dinner will consist of the cers work in this division fi lling the Torah few rugelech and the warm soda available schools in every region to capacity and to them on the bus ride and that they will beyond. The tele-enrollment computer- FIRE AT MIKE’S BURGERS not return home till after midnight. Pas- ized calling system reaches millions of sionate in their mission to be marbitz homes annually, suggesting to parents Torah to the community residents who a Torah alternative for their children in BY 5TJT STAFF eagerly anticipate their arrival, they are public schools. Every positive response is fire started early undeterred by hunger, inclement weath- followed up by Lev L’Achim’s enrollment Wednesday morning er, or nightfall. offi cers. Truly, one of Lev L’Achim’s major A at Mike’s Burgers, a Each of these scholars speaks to doz- operations, it is a success story that has popular restaurant on Cen- ens of people, every one of whom is highly enrolled tens of thousands of precious tral Avenue in Cedarhurst, receptive to learning more about Yid- Jewish children in frum schools and im- resulting in fire, smoke, and dishkeit. Despite their initial apprehen- bued them with a love for Torah learning. water damage. According to sion and tentative fi rst knocks, what the And as their children have grown in Yid- Chief David Campbell, a call young heroes accomplished in those ear- dishkeit, the parents have been inspired came in to the Lawrence-Ce- ly years was to infuse the local residents as well to taste the sweetness of Torah darhurst Fire Department with a yearning for Torah learning. That and ultimately embrace a lifestyle of at 4:32 a.m., and firefighters unquenchable thirst for learning has re- mitzvah observance. were on the scene two min- sulted in a long list of requests for more At fi rst, the idea of approaching secular utes later. The firefighters bnei Torah to come and learn with them parents and asking them to enroll their broke through the front door in the hope of gleaning pearls of Torah children in Torah schools seemed chal- and ventilated the roof, and wisdom and hashkafah as they continue lenging. The journey to Torah observance the fire was under control af- their journey to Torah observance. involves a long process; indeed, for many ter four minutes. There were Since its inception in 1996, P’eylim / years, parents of children at many of the no injuries and the cause of Lev L’Achim has impacted the lives of Torani schools initiated by Lev L’Achim the fire is under routine in- hundreds of thousands of Israelis, daring to accommodate the Rishum children

vestigation. Graze Smoke- Ross Ross Chana Rochel to tread where no one has before. With still clung tenaciously to their chiloni life- house, the restaurant next more than 1,300 people on payroll and style. But with siyatta d’Shmaya, under- door, sustained smoke and over 4,500 individuals volunteering on a water damage. regular basis, Lev L’Achim has emerged Continued on Page 110 110 ROCHELLE’S REVIEWS Remarkably, most are amenable to Continued from Page 109 the request. Devoid of pressure and re- HALACHIC MUSINGS sponding to an off er made at their own standing and patience, a transformation convenience, more than 17,000 contacts By Rabbi Yair Hoffman occurred as children blossomed in Yid- responded positively at the Kotel in one dishkeit together with their parents. Ba- year and as a result, a staff of 20 operators ruch Hashem, most of the parent body of has been hired to facilitate follow-up. OBLIGATIONS OF YESHIVA STUDENTS the Chinuch Atzmai and Nesivos Moshe Acclaimed the world over, P’eylim/Lev schools are fully observant. Of their own L’Achim is an extraordinary movement that volition, they register their younger chil- has enhanced the lives of tens of thousands DURING BEIN HAZMANIM FROM MOREINU dren in these schools when they are of of Israeli families by infusing their homes school age. with kedushah through the above-men- RAV CHAIM KANIEVSKY, SHLITA Chances are, if you have visited Israel tioned programs and a host of other divi- and davened at the Kotel, you have seen sions servicing young and old alike. eading up to the Pesach break Berurah there. the amazing volunteers of Lev HaKotel— Baruch Hashem, it is with the support

June 22, 2018 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2018 • 5 June 22, this year, Rav Chaim Kanievsky • They must also be careful to guard the Kotel Project—in action. In the few of the American Torah community that Lpenned a letter to yeshiva stu- their eyes which are the brokers of grave years since its inception, this initiative P’eylim/Lev L’Achim can expand its ini- dents regarding bein ha'zemanim. In it, sins as is brought down in the Yerushal- has become one of the premier programs tiatives and enhance the spiritual land- he delineates four obligations of yeshiva mi in Berachos (1:5). They should also of Lev L’Achim. scape of Israel. Exemplars of chesed, the students. Below is a translation of the make sure not to make their eyes hefk er. letter made by the Five Towns Jewish • They should be careful not to be in Times. any room that contains impure devices Motzai Shabbos Kodesh, Parashas (it must be exactly as one is careful to do Mishpatim and Shekalim 5778 during the zman). I would almost have suggested to • They should further make sure to abolish bein ha'zemanim and outings be careful in all matters of teﬁ llah and and other such things altogether. its halachic details that are explained Bein ha'zemanim was established in Shulchan Aruch OC 90. For exam- solely for the purpose of relaxing the ple, to daven with a minyan davka, and mind which had studied strenuously that there be Birkas Kohanim (in Eretz throughout the zman, as the Rambam Yisroel) and Krias HaTorah from a ko- has written. All this is almost impossi- sher Sefer Torah and to read the hafto- ble, however, in modern times. rah from a Navi and from a parchment Nonetheless, all those who do go on scroll. vacation are obligated to be very careful Therefore, it is a good thing that the not to lose all they have gained during rabbanim, shlita, are arranging an event the zman (all the lofty levels that they to correct the aforementioned matters. have achieved through toiling in their Through this, may we merit to increase Torah studies). Therefore, they are ob- kavod Shamayim, and may we merit the An agent of Lev L’Achim’s “Lev HaKotel” program approaching secular visitors to the Kotel ligated to: complete redemption speedily in our • Be most careful in establishing set days! Amein. times to study Torah each day. This Chaim Kanievsky must be chok velo yaavor, not a negotiable issue at all, as it is stated in Shulchan The author can be reached at Aruch Orach Chaim 155 and Mishnah Yairhoff [email protected].

Rav Uri Zohar with children newly enrolled by Lev L’Achim’s “Project Rishum” in a Torah school for the current school year We all remember Rabbi Meir Shuster, Lawrence/Far Rockaway community has zt’l, would stand at the Kotel, seeking taken a leading role in providing this sup- American college students and back- port. Please join our Lawrence/Far Rock- packers. Gently approaching them, he away rabbanim this Sunday, June 24, at would engage them in conversation and 9:30 a.m. at the home of Ari and Daphna convince them to stop by Aish HaTorah Biderman, 130 Rand Place in Lawrence, for a taste of Torah. For hundreds of these for a breakfast reception to beneﬁ t Lev students, this encounter proved to be a L’Achim. Chaired by Ari Biderman and life-altering experience. Avi Lazar, the program will feature spe- Based upon Rabbi Schuster’s success- cial guest speaker, noted lecturer and au- ful approach with Americans, Rabbi Uri thor Rabbi Y.Y. Jacobson. Zohar decided it could be implemented An amazing video presentation: when approaching secular Israelis. They “Bringing Them to the Bais Medrash” come to the Kotel and don paper yar- will be aired at the event which and will mulkas, and at that moment their soul is be graced by the esteemed rabbanim of open to the suggestion of more. Thus was the community. the concept for Lev HaKotel created. Op- Please show your support for P’eylim / erating on both the men’s and women’s Lev L’Achim and the gedolei Yisrael who sides of the Kotel, the Lev HaKotel team lead it. spots a prospective candidate, and then they will tap him or her on the shoulder Rochelle Maruch Miller is a contributing and initiate a conversation: “Hey, I see editor for the Five Towns Jewish Times. She is a journalist, creative media consultant, you are inspired today by your visit to the lecturer, and educator, and writes for Kotel. Do you want to learn more about magazines, newspapers, websites, and private Yahadut? Just give me your cell phone clients. She welcomes your comments at number and when you get back, someone [email protected]. Read more of from our team will call you.” Rochelle Miller’s articles at 5TJT.com. 111 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • June 22, 2018