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22 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] Vol. VII No. 37 (#279) • September 20, 2018 Profiles In CCaringaring Rebbetzin Faigie Horowitz Home Health Aides: The Difference Between Okay And Great aring Professionals knows quality timekeeping and other requirements. They when it comes to home health aides. respect others and their own roles. CAfter all, we’ve been in the business Attentiveness since 1994. We only employ individuals Being alert to changes that are taking who have gone through specifi c training; place in the patient’s behavior, eating pat- we also ensure that our aides have the nat- terns, mood, responsiveness, and gait are ural predilection to be great caregivers. very important. Noticing these changes We want to pass this expertise on to you and alerting family members and the com- so that you can determine whether your pany’s visiting nurse are key to preventing aide is servicing your family member well decline and maintaining quality of life. by the behavior of a dementia patient or tients’ security and safety. Seniors are vul- or just satisfactorily. With the tips below, A Good Attitude someone set in their ways is evidence of nerable and they feel very nervous when you can learn which personal qualities to Maintaining a positive demeanor and outstanding patience and sensitivity. strangers enter their homes and have ac- look out for. We want your parent to be cheerful spirit goes a long way toward keep- Dependability cess to their possessions. We understand cared for just as we want our own parent ing the senior patient happy and comfort- Older people need structure and regular- the sensitive nature of the patient-aide- cared for. At Caring Professionals, your fam- able. A home health aide should become a ity. They do not do well with disruptions family relationship. It must be built on ily becomes our family. friend and a support to lean on over time. and change. The reliability and responsibil- trust and honesty. We look for integrity in An aide needs to have compassion and She should be able to cajole, humor, and ity to show up than an aide demonstrates the aides we send and that is why we have empathy for other. However, by looking for banter with her patient when necessary. shows the family that she understands that an intake coordinator work with the family the traits below in your caregiver, you can Laughing together while watching funny they are counting on her, as well as her for the fi rst few weeks to ensure that every- be confi dent that your loved one will be fi lms and shows can develop the relation- own ethics and professionalism. An aide one feels comfortable and safe. actively engaged and monitored carefully, ship but it all begins with a let’s-make-it- that is dependable will notify the family in A good fi t with a trustworthy aide in the not just maintained. work attitude. advance of vacations planned, give proper home is critical to patient’s thriving and the Respect Patience notice when she cannot show up on the family’s peace of mind. The intake coordina- The best aides are the ones who show Understanding that a patient may feel job, and will deal responsibly with emer- tor works with the family until they reach respect to their patients and their family frustrated and negative due to physical lim- gencies, whether her own or the patient’s. the point of satisfaction and comfort level. members. They pay attention to both their itations and anxiety is more than compas- Trustworthiness Like the aide Caring Professionals sends needs and wants. They respect the family sion. It means enduring diffi cult situations Although Caring Professionals runs your parent? Is she great? Let us know! We culture, faith, customs, and relationships. and negative comments without sharp criminal background checks on all of its want to show our appreciation to her just They see themselves as part of a warm circle retorts and taking things personally. Hav- employees, the aides also go through a rig- like you do. At Caring Professionals, your of caring yet they know their professional ing the self-control to suppress one’s feel- orous interview process to ensure our pa- family becomes ours. boundaries. They follow the patient’s care ings and do what is best for the senior or plan and are proactive about monitoring disabled individual is the mark of a calm, A veteran nonprofi t leader, Faigie Horowitz, MS is a columnist, motivational speaker, and active patterns of behavior. They comply with understanding caregiver. Being unruffl ed community rebbetzin in Lawrence.
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Vol. VII No. 37 (#279) • September 20, 2018 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] 23 FFinanciallyinancially Forward Gerald Harris lifeextension.com. therapeutics were unsuccessful. However, Studies have shown that roundworms recent discoveries increase the possibility treated with Metformin live about 20 per- of senolytics becoming a reality in the fore- cent longer than untreated control worms; seeable future. The Age-Old Problem mice treated with Metformin live nearly 6 According to an article on MSN, seno- percent longer than control rodents. Prob- lytics target and eliminate senescent cells, ably the most fascinating study was one which accumulate in tissues as a result of ociety is obsessed with youth – still. the placebo got on average 2.41 infections, that showed that diabetics taking Met- aging and stress. The article reports that se- More than 500 years ago, explorer which resulted in colds and the like. How- formin live 15 percent longer than healthy nescent cells “are associated with a number SPonce de Leon searched for the Foun- ever, those who were given the two-drug individuals without diabetes. of age-related diseases,” including heart dis- tain of Youth, mythical waters said to make combination had an average of only 1.49 ease, some cancers, arthritis, eye diseases anyone who drank from or bathed in them infections – 40 percent less. Raising Eyebrows and Alzheimer’s, and may even be an un- young again. Around the third century, Al- Moreover, the drugs also boosted the im- Other anti-aging products being devel- derlying cause of them. exander the Great set out on a similar mis- mune systems of the seniors who took a fl u oped are raising eyebrows because they “Senescent cells stop dividing and don’t die sion. And historians recorded efforts to dis- vaccine, as their fl u antibodies increased show great promise in combating age-relat- like normal cells do. They can also have infl am- cover such magical waters long before that. by more than 20 percent, says Joan Man- ed diseases, and also because of their po- matory effects on other cells in the body. Seno- So far, no one has found them. nick, chief medical offi cer at Boston-based tential for addressing humongous markets. lytics will try to eliminate these cells from the But scientists are working hard on fi nd- resTORbio, Inc., the company that devel- Even though these products are still in the body. Eliminating senescent cells in animals ing the next best thing: anti-aging drugs. oped these drugs. That’s signifi cant because pipeline, there is already speculation that prevented the onset of age-related diseases and And there’s reason to cheer, because they older people are very vulnerable to the fl u. one day they may replace some very popu- reversed the effects of aging,” MSN adds. are making steady progress. lar drugs being sold now. These anti-aging For example, a normally-aged mouse NPR reports that two experimental A First-Ever Drug? products are called senolytics. had a hunched back, cataracts, arthritis, and drugs appear to safely boost the immune thinning fur. By comparison, age-matched systems of elderly people, and while more mice given senolytics had normal eyes, no studies will have to be done to conclusively Studies show that Metformin can block or diminish many of the hunching, no arthritis, and healthy fur. In a prove these fi ndings, researchers are en- factors that accelerate aging recent experiment conducted by the Mayo couraged. Clinic, senolytics extended the lifespan of “The results are quite exciting,” says Fe- mice by 36 percent. Tests on animals so far lipe Sierra, director of the division of aging Other drugs also show anti-aging prom- Analysts at Citi GPS say many biotech show they are safe and have no signifi cant biology at the National Institute on Aging. ise, and one of those is Metformin. A group companies are developing them. These side effects. “....These drugs have been shown to affect of scientists hope it will be approved as the drugmakers include Unity Biotechnology, It’s a big leap from developing medi- the aging process itself.” fi rst-ever anti-aging medication. Oison Biotechnologies, Siwa Therapeutics, cines that are benefi cial to mice in trials to Metformin is not new. It’s been used in and Calico, a unit of Google. Citi GPS ana- getting them approved for use by humans. Better Immune Function England since 1958 and in the US since 1995, lysts think the fi rst FDA-approved senolytic Testing that starts off promising and excit- One study was completed very recently. and it is the most commonly prescribed an- product could be available as soon as 2023. ing often ends up disappointing. In this one, researchers gave 264 people ti-diabetic drug. Given in measured doses it If Senolytics are approved they will tar- The hope is that senolytics will be aged 65 or older various dosages of these is safe and helps control blood sugar level. get various age-related diseases that affect proved to be as good as they look. If so, two drugs every day for six weeks; oth- It could do even more. Studies show many millions of people in America and life-changing and world-changing products ers were given a placebo. The researchers that Metformin can block or diminish many millions more overseas. The poten- will be at hand in just a few years. Stand by. wanted to learn if the participants would many of the factors that accelerate aging. tial market for these products will reach We are truly living in very exciting times. report fewer infections. They also tested Strong evidence suggests that Metformin into the tens of billions of dollars. Sources: businessinsider.com; lifexten- how their immune systems would respond “can help prevent cancer, cardiovascular Until now, efforts to develop these sion.com; msn.com; npr.org. to fl u vaccines. disease, obesity and its consequences, and A year later, the participants who took even neurodegenerative disorders,” says Gerald Harris is a fi nancial and feature writer. Gerald can be reached at [email protected]
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Vol. VII No. 37 (#279) • September 20, 2018 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] 25 As Ari Said - Believe In Yourself
By Betsalel Steinhart To the hespedim (speeches), each causing fi ed Ari. So many have written their thoughts, the tears to fl ow and the feeling of pride to so if this is another piece in the mosaic so oth- (Reprinted from The Times of Israel) surge. The overcrowded room was hot and ers in the future can get an inkling as to who The past 36 hours have been a malevolent stuffy, yet no one left, and when arriving this man was, so much the better. whirlpool - for Israel, for the Anglo commu- home at 3 a.m., sleep simply evaded us when In the spate of stabbings in 2015, Ari, a nity in general, and for us, the people who it should have been instantaneous. fourth-degree black belt in Tora Dojo – only a knew that invincible mountain of a man, Ari To the day after, when the numbness was dozen or so masters have reached that rank – Fuld z”l, hy”d. still there – did it really happen? In the words organized many self-defense classes designed Thirty-six hours. From seeing his name on of Rachel the Poetess, “Did it happen (Were to protect against stabbings. I was asked by the Ynet feed, after hearing about another at- you there) or did I dream a dream?” – did that the religious women where I was living, in Ho- trouble if they can. Fourthly, let them know tack, and knowing that it must be a mistake awful day actually happen? Or was it now a mat Shmuel/Har Homa, to give such a session, that if chas veshalom they are attacked, that because of all people, Ari was the last one normal Monday morning? and with my background in the martial arts, I Hashem is on our side, and that with some se- anyone could imagine being stabbed – who rious practice they can get out of it.” in their right mind would start up with that Here he paused, and I remember his voice incredibly strong fi ghting machine who had Ari, my friend and teacher, this Yom Kippur I am reflecting and hardened. “And fi nally, don’t tell them this, taught all of us how to defend ourselves? imbuing myself with you and your messages, of passion, love for this but know that if they are attacked their chanc- Whose very walk and way he carried himself country, and bitachon in Hashem es of getting out are tiny. Miniscule! For a seemed to say “Pick on someone your own trained martial artist, the chances are not that size…Come on…make my day…” high either, but for them no matter how much It must have been a mistake, right? To the Fuld shiva house, where the wounds readily agreed. After preparing what I would they practice, it is tiny, it takes a split second To seeing his picture and slowly the numb- are so raw and the pain so obvious on all of say and do, I called my Sensei and then called to stab someone. But don’t tell them! If you ness of disbelief crept in, it was him, but how? the faces. Ari to go over it with him as well, particularly tell them that it would take away their self- How? And fi nally, to the quiet. The pre-Yom Kip- because, being a religious man, he would be confi dence – let them believe they can! Not To seeing that awful video and understand- pur quiet, the day where refl ection is the order naturally sensitive to the style I should use to arrogance, but self-confi dence – make them ing, realizing that only Ari would have the and essence of what we do. teach the class. So he gave me tips and helped believe in themselves! Self-confi dence is an ability and pure life force to do what he did as Ari, my friend and teacher, this Yom Kip- me organize and decide what to teach, how amazing thing, and when you mix in fear and he was dying, and fi nd the strength to chase pur I am refl ecting and imbuing myself with to teach it, how to demonstrate a technique adrenaline, you can do anything: you can do down and eliminate his murderer. Realizing you and your messages, of passion, love for while respecting personal space for the wom- physical things you can never do normally, that, as a Jewish educator, I will in the future this country, and bitachon in Hashem. I feel en, and so on. you can jump higher and run faster and react teach those moments, in the same way as I so lucky that I knew you and got to learn from Finally, before wishing me good luck and quicker, and maybe – just maybe – they will be teach about Michael Levin, or Chana Senesh, you. You taught me so much in so many ways; asking me to call afterwards and tell him how able to get out alive. Make sure they leave your or Roi Klein, or Alex Singer: the unique pan- everything you did was with a depth of pas- it went, he added an “Ari Speech” – that be- class believing in themselves!” theon of legendary Israeli heroes who died sion that I yearned to emulate. Sure, the years ing the only possible term to use – that went We all saw that so clearly recently. In the imparting a message has a new member. went by and we drifted apart, but our Golani something like this – try as I might, I cannot aftermath, 36 hours later, that’s the advice To the growing reactions of similar incre- infantry background, love of Israel and advo- remember it word for word: that I am now taking: Despite everything, self- dulity on the social media that Ari excelled at. cating for Israel, and mostly our Tora Dojo “Betsalel, fi rstly, don’t forget to start with confi dence. Belief in ourselves, that our path To before the funeral, where thousands martial arts connection kept us friends – my some words of Torah. You are a Jewish educa- is true, to continue, to move on, to carry on his sang spontaneously for 45 minutes while fi rst lesson was your brown belt test, and see- tor! Secondly, let them know that martial arts message, and to reach greater heights. waiting for Ari’s body to gradually make its ing that show of mastery hooked me, and is a way of life, like Torah is, and not just a way Ari, my friend, you were a giant in life - and way through the crowds – a victim of his own years of lessons, training, and workouts later, to get out of a situation. Thirdly, they should you will be much, much larger in death. popularity. No one who was there will ever I am still hooked. up their awareness in general – constantly be Thank you, we will miss you, and yehi zi- forget that uplifting singing. I want to share a story that, for me, personi- aware of their surroundings and anticipate chrecha baruch.
The Young Israel of Hillcrest, Ari Fuld's, A"H, childhood home, expresses its profound sorrow on his untimely and shocking passing.
He was a beloved, stalwart friend and warrior for all of Klal Yisroel. We extend to the Fuld family our nechama and deepest condolences. May his memory be for a blessing. Am Yisroel Chai.
Rabbi Dr. Richard Weiss Philip White, President
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Ari Fuld, Queens Oleh, Dies After Shooting His Stabber
By Sergey Kadinsky ast night, I attended the funeral or older Queens residents, the Fuld of Ari Fuld, who was murdered by family is a special one, deeply im- Lan Arab terrorist. There were thou- Fbued with values of Yiddishkeit and sands in attendance at the Gush Etzion Zionism that brought Rabbi Yonah and cemetery spilling out of the chapel on Mary Fuld from the comfort of Hillcrest all sides. It was one of the most haunt- and his Assistant Principal position at SAR ing, impactful funerals I could imagine. High School for the dream come true of There were few dry eyes amongst the aliyah. His fi ve sons shared in this dream, thousands of mourners. one by one making aliyah and contribut- The truth is, I didn’t know Ari, though ing towards Israel in their own ways. I knew of his family from when they Ari Fuld dreamed of wearing the IDF lived in New York. Like many American uniform since childhood, and after his Jews, they made aliyah and created a tours of duty ended, he remained close new life in Israel. Tragically, that life was to the Israeli military through numerous our medic scream that he had found him,” es defending Israel, he delivered divrei brutally attacked yesterday. chesed projects. He also used his military Fuld wrote in 2017 on his Lion of Israel Torah and shared inspiring scenes of the Why did I attend a funeral of a per- training for self-defense courses that he blog. “Tens of thousands of people lined country. His last tweet was last Thursday, son I did not know, in the middle of the taught to youths in the Gush Etzion com- the streets of Jerusalem as we laid our September 13, showing a crowded S’lichos night, miles away from Jerusalem with munity where he lived. This past Sunday, Yehoshua to rest.” service at the Kosel. no clear way back home when it was after being stabbed in the back, he chased The murder of Friedberg further em- His media appearances led to unlikely over? after his Arab attacker and shot him before boldened Fuld. “For me, serving in the Is- friendships. Although he was a fi erce op- Like many others who did not know collapsing in a pool of his own blood. “He rael Defense Forces is another puzzle piece ponent of former Peace Now director Yariv Ari, it was obvious that I needed to be lived as a hero and he died as a hero. My in a Jewish person’s life,” he said in a 2007 Oppenheimer on camera and social me- there - to honor this amazing person, a big bro is gone,” tweeted Hillel Fuld. interview with the outreach organization dia, in person the two developed a friend- vocal and persuasive supporter of Israel Fuld was fatally stabbed at the shop- Aish HaTorah. “I literally smile when I get ship. “I’m in total shock, sad and tragic, and Zionism in so many ways. A soldier, ping center at Gush Etzion Junction by my draft in the mail.” even on a personal level,” wrote Oppenhe- scholar, talk show host, the head of or- imer. “Ari and I met on the TV show Israeli ganizations supporting soldiers and pro- Frenemies, where we served together... A moting the State of Israel throughout the true researcher, he believes in his way. I’m world. A son, a brother, a husband and a so sad about him and his family. May his father of four. As described throughout memory be blessed.” Oppenheimer shared the night, a gibor, a hero, a lion, a leader, a short video of Fuld smiling as he fi xed and someone you wanted to be with if his necktie ahead of one of their debates. you knew him and wished you knew Another frequent debating opponent of him if you didn’t. Fuld, longtime Meretz and B’Tselem direc- This cowardly attack outside a super- tor Uri Zaki, also shared his condolences. market could have been against any of “Stunned and hurt by the abominable us. But few, if any, of us, would have had murder of my friend Ari Fuld in Gush the presence of mind and body to chase Etzion,” Zaki wrote on his Facebook page. the terrorist and neutralize him, thereby “There was an ideological chasm between preventing further attacks. Even in his A chalkchalk tributetribute toto AriAri inin QueensQueens CCollegeollege tthehe ddayay aafterfter hhisis mmurderurder us, but after every program together with fi nal moments, Ari was a hero. the editor of the program, Arik Prince, we We lost a great person yesterday. A 17-year-old Khalil Jabarin, from the village That year, he served under diffi cult con- were careful to maintain friendships and person who impacted so many people of Yatta. Fuld gave chase and shot his at- ditions in the Second Lebanon War, where keep the debates on screen to raise a glass through his work and words. His family tacker. He was rushed to Shaare Zedek he hiked 28 kilometers to the Litani River. and talk about life. Ari was a happy man, a will be affected in ways we can hardly Medical Center in Jerusalem where he imagine. As many noted, we can honor was pronounced dead. At his funeral a few Ari by picking up a little of what he did hours after his death, mourners spoke of “For me, serving in the Israel Defense Forces is another puzzle piece in to promote Israel and make her stronger his fi nal act of defense. “Who else can deal and better. That way, in the end, we win with a terrorist, take out a gun, jump over a Jewish person’s life. I literally smile when I get my draft in the mail.” and the terrorists lose. I imagine that is a fence and shoot the terrorist so that he what Ari would have wanted. does not harm others? Ari, I’m so sorry Howard M. Sipzner that I did not tell you about your great- Deep in Hezbollah territory, as missiles family man, and devoted to advancing his ness,” said his brother Moshe. “You are a rained on his unit, Fuld was determined to values.” brothers of this hero of Israel, Ari Fuld,” true giant.” prevent another kidnapping. He grabbed Former Knesset Member Rabbi Dov Lip- Netanyahu wrote in a tweet. “I embraced Fuld’s love of Israel came from his four of his comrades and dragged them man noted the heartfelt tributes coming them in the name of the entire nation parents and his appreciation for Jewish to safety. A piece of an Iranian-made mis- from the political left in his own tribute in this time of terrible grief. We are alive self-defense from his Hungarian-born sile pierced his vest but unexplainably did to Fuld. “Sure, we debated at times – and thanks to heroes like Ari. We will remem- grandmother Esther Varga, who shared not injure Fuld. “I knew that I had been sometimes disagreed strongly. But want ber him forever.” with him her experience of surviving fi ve hit by a piece of shrapnel. I also knew that to know Ari? Watch these 90 seconds – At his funeral, his father and brothers concentration camps. In 1991, the 17-year- if shrapnel had entered my bloodstream, fi lmed a month ago. Who else goes around each spoke, along with his wife Miriam, old Fuld made aliyah, initially learning at I would die in a few minutes. My legs cooling off IDF soldiers? Giving them piz- who was born within a day of Fuld. To- Yeshivat HaKotel. “I climbed mountains I buckled,” said Fuld. “There was no reason za? Defending Israel wherever and when- gether, they shared 24 years of marriage was attached to, and when we visited holy for that piece of shrapnel to stop.” Upon ever necessary? I am in shock and write and four children. “You were a good man. places I felt so connected, and at Har Her- returning to Israel, Fuld made a seudat these words through my tears. I miss you I’m not sure how to go on without you. zl, the national cemetery, it stuck me like a hodaah and dedicated more of his time already, my holy brother.” You were always running towards danger knife. I needed to be here and I knew this towards spiritual pursuits and hasbarah. US Ambassador to Israel David Fried- instead of away from it, and you never would be my life,” Fuld said in an inter- As his brother Hillel is the go-to name man tweeted his condolences. “America backed down from a fi ght, because you view with Texas Jewish Post ahead of his in covering the Israeli tech scene, Ari be- grieves as one of its citizens was brutally knew you were in the right,” Miriam Fuld February 2017 lecture in Dallas. came visible on social media, in print, and murdered by a Palestinian terrorist. Ari said. “You fought for what you believed in. Fuld knew the risks early on. Two years on news shows as an ardent defender of Fuld was a passionate defender of Israel You’ve left behind a legacy for the entire after his arrival, he mourned for his pla- Israel. He joined the Standing Together & an American patriot. He represented the world to savor, and videos and stories that toon comrade Jason Yehoshua Friedberg, 24/7 organizations as a fundraiser speaker, best of both countries & will be deeply we will be telling for many years to come.” an oleh from Montreal who was kid- providing the troops with donated sup- missed.” A memorial fund to support Ari Fuld’s napped and murdered. “The search for plies that include refreshments, micro- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu family has generated more than $200,000 Yehoshua went on for almost a week, and wave ovens, clothing, and phone chargers. met with the Fuld family before the fu- within its fi rst 12 hours. To donate, visit then in the middle of the day, we heard When he wasn’t giving passionate speech- neral. “I’ve met the parents and wonderful www.gofundme.com/ari-fuld.
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More Than A School: Special Spots At Queens College Worth Exploring
TThehe Godwin-TernbachGodwin-Ternbach MuseumMuseum
By Susie Garber antiquity to the modern era. The perma- tration camp and to leave Austria in 1939 utilized the museum for students to write nent collection features objects in all me- with his wife Anne Ternbach and daughter about landscape representation, depictions Everybody knows Queens College for its dia from around the world, and from many and to settle in New York. of animals in art, or for story-writing infer- quality education close to home, but did you global cultures. Mr. Ternbach was employed by several ring. The art work offers a wealth of writ- know that there are some special spots at The museum has its own story of how it American museums as a restorer, particu- ing opportunities. Students learn about Queens College that offer the community came into existence.. Joseph Ternbach was larly of metal objects and three-dimension- print making, and one college class used additional educational and aesthetic experi- a native of Vienna, where he was trained as al art works. He had a studio in Forest Hills, the art to analyze the depiction of women ences? a metal craftsman. He developed a teaching where he lived. One of Mr. Ternbach’s more through culture and time. collection of arms and armor in the Kun- spectacular projects was the restoration of Co-director of the Godwin-Ternbach Culture and Arts sthistorisches Museum, where he worked “Ubatuba,” a two-ton granite sculpture that Museum, Ms. Brita Helgesen, noted, “We Just a few blocks from home, in Kew as the Court-Appointed Expert and Ap- stood outside the Weintraub Gallery on are a smaller museum on campus, so there Gardens Hills, you can fi nd artifacts and art praiser for Art. During World War II, he was Madison Avenue at East 77th Street. is direct contact with people. It’s a very from Israel and all over the world. There sent to a concentration camp because he When his daughter attended Queens personalized museum experience. There is is a small museum on the Queens College was Jewish. He had connections with the College, she had an art history professor time for questions and discussion, which campus with a surprisingly rich collection United States Department of State through named Dr. Frances Godwin. Mr. Ternbach makes it enjoyable.” She shared that people of all different types of art from all differ- his work as a restorer and appraiser of art and Dr. Godwin together founded the are surprised at the rich collection. “We are ent cultures and time periods. The Godwin- work. After spending a year in the concen- Godwin-Ternbach Museum at Queens constantly rotating exhibits. People will Ternbach Museum is a free-admission fa- tration camp, these connections eventually College in 1980. They both understood say, ‘I can’t believe Queens College owns cility with over 6,000 objects dating from enabled him to be set free from the concen- the value of studies with actual objects this artwork.’” for study and research. They were able She shared that fourth and fi fth graders to procure donations from some of the came after school and the museum chose same donors who donated to the Metro- art projects based on the collection. Stu- politan Museum. dents learn about culture, medium, and In June 1980, Mr. Ternbach was awarded style. The special after-school museum the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane program funded through the New York City Letters from Queens College. He developed Department of Cultural Affairs, culminates an important personal collection of An- with the students’ work going on exhibit cient Near Eastern, Egyptian, and Classical on the walls of the museum. antiquities, which were exhibited in sev- Ms. Hevelson stated, “We would love eral museums in the United States and in more people to come to the museum. We Jerusalem before his death in New York on would love more community connections. January 19, 1982. The majority of his collec- People should understand that this mu- tion is in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. seum is a community resource. Events or The collections are used with various workshops can be held here.” courses at Queens College, as well as with For more information about the museum, after-school programs. There are paint- call 718-997-4747, visit gtmuseum.org, or ings, sculptures, prints, textiles, drawings, email [email protected]. and more. Schools can plan a customized program to fi t what the teacher wants to Lizards and Views teach. One school came and had a behind- There’s another secret spot in Queens the-scenes look at how museums work. where fountains burble a steady arch of SSkylinekyline viewsviews andand lizardslizards aatt CCoopermanooperman PPlazalaza English classes at Queens College have silvery froth, there’s a clear view of Man- hattan, and exotic lizards dart in and out of crevices. All of this is right in our backyard at Cooperman Plaza, in front of the Bell Tower on the Queens College campus. A sunny Shabbos afternoon is the per- fect time to stroll there. It’s an ideal spot for searching for lizards and counting how many you can fi nd. The lizards enjoy bask- ing in the sun, but they will dart away when they sense you are near. I was fasci- nated by the numerous exotic-looking liz- ards, and I was curious how they ended up at Queens College, so I interviewed a few of the Queens College biology professors.
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Dr. Xenia Freilich, biology professor the plaza pool is also an excellent location pointed at this lizard in his palm and at Queens College, shared that the foun- for burrowing and hunkering down for the told the students that when a lizard feels tain area is one of her favorite spots. She winter.” Another overwintering habitat is threatened, it drops its tail. The minute he The fountains were built at the same noted, “These lizards are not a native spe- the temporary buildings, particularly any said these words, the lizard did just that. time as the Benjamin Rosenthal Library in cies to North America; rather, they are na- with south facing exposures. Dr. Sperling (Naturally, these lizards at Queens College 1988, and then offi cially dedicated in Sep- tive to Europe, Italy, and warm islands shared that he has seen lizards on campus are extra smart, from being acclimated to tember 1989. The library was named after like Corsica and Sicily. They love the sun. every month of the year. “How they got to the college environment.) Anyway, every- Congressman Benjamin Rosenthal. They are called Podarcis siculus; their com- campus,” he says, “will probably remain one turned to see the tail wiggling on the Now is a great time to stroll over to mon name is Italian wall lizard. There are lost in antiquity.” ground which is exactly the lizard’s plan. the fountains by Queens College, enjoy thousands of different species of lizards, Dr. Waldman shared a lizard story. He While the threatening animal or person the view of Manhattan at sunset, listen but only 21 of them belong to the genus Po- likes to take his students on a little na- is watching the tail, the lizard will scurry to the steady roar of the fountains, and darcis.” How they arrived at Queens College ture walk on campus in the beginning of away. He explained that the lizards have a search for those incredibly fascinating is a bit of a mystery. his course. It gives everyone a chance to special joint in their tail. The tail will grow lizards. It also a good time to visit the Apparently, in the mid-1960s, a garden observe what they are missing when they back. These lizards, Dr. Waldman stated, Godwin-Ternbach Museum that houses nursery in Garden City was selling lizards are staring at their cell phones, he noted. seem to be fi tting fi ne into the ecology. artifacts and artwork from Israel and as pets. It seems a truck, loaded with boxes, One year, his teaching assistant decided to They are not causing any problems. He re- around the world and was co-founded dropped a box by accident and the lizards catch a lizard. He waded into the brush and grets that he doesn’t have a video of that by a Holocaust survivor. We’re lucky to spread from there. Another professor said came out with a lizard in his palm, which incredible event, but of course he had no have so many special spots right here in it is possible that the owner let them go. he handed to Dr. Waldman. Dr. Waldman way of knowing that it would happen. our neighborhood! Either way, they radiated out of Garden City and kept moving. They can be found in any locale. They are in Ozone Park in the Acacia Cemetery, and in the Bayside Cem- etery, as well as in other local cemeteries. The lizards like stone walls and vegetation, which makes the Cooperman Plaza an ideal hangout. They come out around April and are active between April and October. They don’t generally appear when it is overcast outside. The female lays around three or four pinkish whitish eggs, and it takes around 44 days for the babies to hatch. They lay their eggs in June or July and hatch in August. They mature by around two years of age. They display many col- orations. The ones in Queens College are greenish brownish, which blends nicely with the surrounding vegetation. Lizards eat mostly invertebrates, such as mol- lusks and arthropods (including spiders, insects – aphids and beetles are insects – and isopods). In Europe, Dr. Freilich add- ed, in addition to some vegetation and invertebrates, they have also been seen eating baby lizards, geckos, small rodents, and even carrion. Dr. Freilich shared, “These lizards are not geckos. This is a completely different family.” They are not a threatened species and they are actively expanding. They’ve been seen in Greenwich and Stanford, Connecti- cut. Some of the more distant places in the United States where they have been found include Kansas and California. Dr. Freilich noted, “At a reptile expo in White Plains, a vendor was selling these lizards for $50 apiece.” Dr. John Waldman, a Queens College bi- ology professor, imparted, “The lizards are in the Bronx and on Long Island, and they are spreading all over. They seem to be ra- diating about one block a year.” He shared that these lizards are cold-blooded, so they do not tolerate the cold. In the winter, they burrow underground below the frost line. They go into torpor until the warm weath- er comes. Interestingly, they do not make any sound. Dr. John Sperling shared a quote from Field of Dreams: “If the environment is already here, eventually they will come.” The library plaza environment provides cover to protect the lizards from predators like cats and rats. There are plenty of bugs to eat. He calls these lizards “bugavores.” There’s lots of sunshine on the plaza and they are ectotherms, so they must warm themselves to fully start their engines. Also, he noted that they receive their Vitamin D requirement here. Pet stores with reptiles sell a special lamp for this. He stated, “The cracks and crevices in the fountain area provide a great place to burrow for the winter. The duff on the WSW slope behind
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CONTINUED FROM P. 12 the Colorado Appeals Court. But the US Su- preme Court, by a 7-2 decision, overturned the the American Civil Liberties Union, passed Colorado decision and ruled in favor of Phil- unanimously the House of Representatives, lips. While the decision was welcome, it was passed 97-3 by the Senate, and was signed narrow, saying that the Colorado Civil Rights into law by President Bill Clinton. It states Commission ruling was tainted because some that the government “shall not substantially of the commissioners displayed “animus to- burden a person’s exercise of religion even wards religion.” The Supreme Court did not if the burden results from a law of general rule on the religious freedom and freedom applicability.” When RFRA, as it applies to of speech issues that were at the heart of the states, was declared unconstitutional by the case. It is probably inevitable that a case the US Supreme Court in 1997, many of the like Masterpiece Cake Shop v. Colorado Civil states responded by passing their own reli- Rights Commission will come to the Supreme gious freedom laws. Court in the not-too-distant future. A Supreme Liberalism is a proud tradition, which for Court decision requiring people to participate many years protected our rights, along with in same-gender weddings would be a devas- the rights of others, to live according to our tating blow to our rights to live according to beliefs and values. the dictates of the Torah. Unfortunately, liberalism has been re- While one cannot always successfully placed by progressivism, an ideology that predict how a prospective Supreme Court seeks to impose its beliefs on others and to Justice will vote on future decisions, Judge brand people who disagree with them as Kavanaugh’s previous record on religious bigots and “deplorables.” freedom issues is encouraging. Most nota- Supporters of abortion call themselves bly, he wrote approvingly of the Hobby Lob- pro-choice. A real belief in choice would re- by decision, in which the Supreme Court spect both the right of a woman to choose ruled that corporations with a religious ob- to have an abortion and the right of doc- jection cannot be required to provide con- tors and hospitals who object on religious traceptives under the terms of the Afford- grounds to choose not to perform them. Yet able Health Care Act. In an amicus brief in progressives seek to require Catholic hospi- the case of Good News Club v. Milford Cen- tals and doctors to perform abortions. tral School, Judge Kavanaugh argued that One of the favorite slogans of progressives schools should be required to give religious is diversity. A real respect for diversity would clubs the same access they grant to other recognize both the right of a same-gender non-religious non-curriculum-based clubs. couple to have a wedding and the right of ca- Judge Kavanaugh would not have been terers, fl orists, photographers, and bakers not my fi rst choice for a Supreme Court Justice. to participate in it. Yet progressives have suc- His background is too political. I disagree cessfully sued and forced people out of busi- with him on many issues, and the refusal ness for not servicing same-gender weddings. to release documents from the time he When states sought to pass laws protecting worked in the White House is of concern. people’s religious rights, they were subjected But one of the most serious challenges to boycotts. Hillary Clinton and others have to our community is the attempt of the denounced attempts to protect religious free- progressive left to impose its views and val- dom, not simply as wrong or misguided but as ues on the rest of us. The Supreme Court is “un-American.” the arena where that battle is likely to be In the case of Masterpiece Cake Shop v. fought. We need Supreme Court Justices Colorado Civil Rights Commission, the Colo- who will stand up for religious rights. With rado Civil Rights Commission ordered Jack that in mind, I believe that the interests of Phillips to either make cakes for same-gender our community would best be served by the weddings or to stop making custom wedding confi rmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh as a cakes altogether. That decision was upheld by Justice of the Supreme Court.
In Her Own Words CONTINUED FROM P. 14 Bashi, thank you so much for your let- don’t know what to say about this year! ter! I’m so touched! Mi k’amcha Yisrael! Who Your letter made me so happy! would have “thunk” that people who I once wrote a letter years ago titled didn’t even know me so well were think- Mi K’amcha Yisrael. I, too, spoke about ing of me and went out of their way to how wonderful klal Yisrael is. I wrote of get my number to invite me over to take their kindness for others and how peo- part in their Yom Tov? Klal Yisrael is so ple really do go out of their way to help special. It just renews my faith in people someone in need. In my particular case, and in the community and in Hashem it was asking klal Yisrael to daven for that I was thought of and included a sick loved one and klal Yisrael came when I didn’t have to be. through in ways that still can’t be imag- Goldy, you write that people should ined. Yes, I agree: We are a people who think of singles and invite them and care about others, whether we are re- help them. I want you and all your lated to them, friends with them, or just readers to know that people are really know of someone in need. That is what doing their best and trying hard. I’m separates us from the other nations of proof of that! Just when my anxiety the world. We give of ourselves to and level was going up about yamim tovim, for others in need. the people in my community as well as Bashi, I hope everyone who reads your friends came through. I know it’s hard letter follows the example set by your to be single and living alone and hav- community and friends, and that singles ing to fend for myself and not having have renewed hope that they aren’t for- the luxury of parents or other family gotten about during the yamim tovim, a to rely on for meals and other things time when it can get pretty lonely if you I may need. But klal Yisrael is one big don’t have a family of your own. family! Please pass my message along. I wish all a g’mar chasimah tovah as Bashi well as hatzlachah!
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Klal Yisrael Celebrates As Renewal Facilitates 500th Transplant
t is an organization whose mission unites individuals from every different Ibackground, and with its 500th kidney transplant successfully in the record books, the entire Jewish community is joining to- gether to wish Renewal a mazal tov on this major milestone. Renewal’s founder and chairman, Mendy Reiner, is the fi rst to admit that when he arranged his initial kidney trans- plant in 2006, his fondest hope was to dou- ble that number the following year. The idea that perhaps one day he might be able to facilitate 20 transplants in a single year seemed like wishful thinking. Did he ever imagine that there might come a day when 100 transplants in a just one calendar year was a realistic goal? Defi nitely not, admitted Reiner, al- though having already surpassed his own expectations several times over, he now RRenewalenewal ddonoronor YYoeloel GGrunfeldrunfeld hhugsugs rrecipientecipient MMosheoshe KKohenohen believes that hitting the triple digits is an attainable goal for 2018, which is already spanned thousands of miles, with trans- “In Yiddishkeit, we strive for achdus and remains on looking ahead and shattering turning out to be a year for the record plants involving four different hospitals ahavas Yisrael, and we have been fortunate new records. Still, Rabbi Sturm admits that books. and individuals hailing from New York, enough to see this goal play out 500 times,” his fondest hope for Renewal lies in a com- This past July, in addition to clearing the New Jersey, Arizona, Florida, Toronto, and explained Renewal’s director of outreach, pletely different direction. 500 mark, Renewal facilitated six kidney Uzbekistan. Also making history in this Rabbi Josh Sturm. “When a Yid gives a kid- “Our dream is that Hashem should heal transplants over a four-day period. Three summer was Renewal’s 11th set of spouses ney to another Yid, it is as if he or she is giv- all the sick and there should be no need for took place in a single day, with a mother who both became kidney donors. ing it to a family member, which is exactly Renewal,” said Rabbi Sturm. “But until that of three giving a kidney to a father of two Renewal represents a microcosm of the what they are doing. It makes no difference day comes, we will be here, continuing to who had been on dialysis for more than Jewish community, with recipients and do- if one is Sefardi and one Ashkenazi, if one do everything we can for those who need four years, another mother of three serving nors hailing from all corners of the globe, is chasidish or one is Litvish; we are all one us.” as the donor for a grandfather of twelve, bridging miles and often cultures, while people.” For more information on Renewal, call and a young father giving a kidney to his joining together in a shared mission of While all of klal Yisrael joins Renewal in 718-431-9831 or visit them online at www. own brother. All told, it was a week that unity. celebrating its 500th transplant, the focus renewal.org.
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Therapy Animals Bring Unique Healing In Queens
By Susie Garber fi culty reading. Avi recalls from his years of teaching elementary school that some A golden retriever, a cockatoo, and a children would become very tense and rabbit are bringing joy and healing right nervous when they were asked to read. here in Queens. Mr. Avi Ben Mordechai When a child with a reading issue comes uses his skill as a licensed master social to Avi, he hands the child a book and worker (LMSW) to effect change for peo- tells him/her to read it to the dog that ple of all ages in a creative and unusual is named Sophie. The child won’t feel way. “We don’t want to jump to medica- judged, and this teaches him/her confi - tion right away,” he says. He does psy- dence and builds a feeling of security. chotherapy using animals, puppets, art The child will read to the dog or explain therapy, sand therapy, music therapy, the illustrations in the book. The de- and more. scriptions the child gives usually pertain Avi is passionate about helping people to his/her life situation. This allows Avi and making a difference in their lives. to then ask follow-up questions.” My During the day, he works as the Direc- goal,” he stated, “is for the child to as- tor of Psychotherapy and Communica- sociate reading with a positive interac- tions in a nursing home in Forest Hills. tion.” He’s not teaching the child to read; At night, he sees patients of all ages in rather, he is helping the child to focus his private psychotherapy practice. Avi and calm down and to have a positive explained that “his job is to create indi- feeling about reading. He also uses min- vidualized treatment plans, based on the iature toy fi gures and asks a child to cre- diagnosis of the patient.” For example, ate a 3D picture with them in a tray fi lled if someone has dementia, instead of ad- with sand. This technique is called sand ministering more medication to change therapy. This creates a starting point for negative behaviors, Avi develops a spe- fi nding out the issues the child is deal- cialized activity for the patient. It can ing with. Puppets also provide a great combine music therapy, art therapy, pet venue for children to open and act out therapy, etc. He develops an activity that the issues that are troubling them. He dog with them and they were sitting on away. Later, the parents purchased a ser- they can do that helps them feel calm, explained, “When there is a third entity a park bench. A little girl ran over to pet vice dog. like folding towels, pairing socks, or in the room, like a puppet, the child feels it. Her mother started screaming and ran In the nursing home, there was a pa- other activities of daily living to help the protected.” over all upset, but as she approached and tient who would not talk to anyone and saw her daughter was laughing and hav- had a very diffi cult time socializing. She ing fun, she calmed down. Other chil- experienced a lot of trauma in her life dren slowly gathered and eventually Avi and was suffering with post-traumatic and his wife had 70 kids following them stress disorder and was clinically de- and the dog out of the park. pressed. When Avi brought the pets to He pointed out that children who are her room, she greeted them warmly. neglected or abused fi nd empowerment This was the beginning of her recovery. when they feed an animal. It puts them Through utilizing pet therapy and cogni- in control. They gain self-confi dence. tive behavioral therapy, the patient was Avi shared, “My goal is to fi nd the key able to maintain calmness and eventual- that fi ts everyone’s heart.” He uses differ- ly started to trust people and work well ent therapy animals because different with various disciplines in the nursing people will connect to different animals. home. These animals are picked specifi cally for Avi’s vision is to educate people not work. They are not ordinary household to jump to the conclusion that you need pets. His dog is AKC-certifi ed (American psychotropic medication right away; Kennel Club) and received obedience instead, seek help to fi nd the core is- training and learned how to do therapy sue. Many people are afraid to seek help work. She learned to be familiar with because of the stigma attached; but, in the sound of canes and walkers and to truth, it is much healthier to seek help follow commands. The Mini Rex rabbit than to walk around with upset feelings has the softest fur and is great for sen- bottled up and feel unable to handle sory stimulation. The umbrella cockatoo them. He urged, “Seek help. There is help is one of the friendliest birds and mim- out there. Therapy can help people to patient utilize long-term memory. This Avi noted that after a school shooting, ics speech and dances and enjoys human deal with challenges in a healthy way.” removes negative behaviors they may social workers brought in 20 golden re- interaction. Avi socialized the therapy Avi mentioned how sad it is that in our have engaged in, such as standing up trievers to help comfort the children in animals to be comfortable to the human community young people are taking when they are at risk of falling or acting the school. Therapy animals were also touch. drugs and overdosing. Many are anxious, aggressively. Doing this activity helps brought to public schools after Super- In addition to his work as a therapist, angry, or depressed and are acting out in calm them and removes the negative be- storm Sandy to help children deal with Avi is a professor at Touro College. He unhealthy ways. There are many people havior. Avi explained that the therapy he the trauma of the storm. Avi stated, “I teaches courses in psychology and child who want to take control over their life uses is called non-pharmacological inter- want to bring this type of therapy to our advocacy. He wants to spread the knowl- but don’t know where or how to start. vention, and he does this with all differ- community.” I asked Avi how he handles edge he has gained and make a differ- They feel helpless. He noted how, when ent diagnoses. He shared that a person the pet therapy when people are afraid ence. I asked him to share some success he works with families and teaches with, G-d forbid, traumatic brain injury of dogs. He explained that fears usually stories with the animal therapy, so he them how to listen and to properly com- responds to the sensory stimulation of have a known origin, whereas phobias shared the following two stories: municate, he sees such a dramatic differ- the pets. The service animal might lick are absorbed through friends or fam- Once there was a two-year-old girl ence for the family. He wants to bring the patient, or the patient may pet it. ily from young age. Hypnotherapy is who was on the spectrum of autism. awareness and is an advocate for people This immediately decreases the patient’s another technique he uses to help in- She would become frustrated and tense to seek therapy besides just settling for blood pressure and helps the patient to dividuals overcome fear. “Hypnosis is a her body and make a fi st or clench her psychotropic drugs. relax and breath calmly. very powerful tool to use to access the teeth. All these behaviors were detri- It was refreshing to speak with Avi Avi wants to look for the core issue subconscious mind and change unwant- mental to her health. Avi used his dog and learn about his creative, smart ways when working with people. He looks for ed behaviors,” he says. Many times, one Sophie in session with this little girl. He of helping people using animal therapy ways to bring positivity to the person’s fear is associated with many other fears, put some probiotic yogurt on the girl’s and other types of therapy, as well. We life, so they can experience more joy. and once that fear is conquered it opens hand and let the dog lick it. The sensory wish him continued brachah and suc- He noted how children on the autism the person to conquer his other fears. He stimulation of the dog’s lick helped this cess in his valuable, holy work of help- spectrum respond well to animals. It shared a story that happened in a park little girl to relax instantly. He noted it ing people and changing their lives for also helps children who are having dif- one day. He and his wife had the therapy was like the tension in her body melted the better.
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Young Israel Statement On House Passage Of Special Envoy To Monitor And Combat Anti-Semitism Act he National Council of Young Israel efforts in connection with monitoring and action to oppose and reduce anti-Semitism unjustly prosecuting Israel, reopening an (NCYI) last week issued the following combating anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic in the US and in the international commu- investigation into anti-Semitism claims at Tstatement following House passage incitement in foreign countries. nity. It is therefore critical that the Senate Rutgers University, and publicly defending of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Com- “The National Council of Young Israel promptly pass this legislation so that steps Israel on the world stage against baseless bat Anti-Semitism Act (HR 1911). Pursuant to applauds the House of Representatives for can be taken to curb the prejudice that sad- attacks, is a model for how to effectively the legislation, the Special Envoy to Moni- passing the Special Envoy to Monitor and ly exists in the world today. and formidably battle bigotry. It is our hope tor and Combat Anti-Semitism is to have Combat Anti-Semitism Act and sending “The shining example set by the Trump that there will soon be a Special Envoy to the rank of ambassador and be appointed a strong bipartisan signal that the United administration, which is combating anti- Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, who by the President, by and with the advice States government is wholly committed to Semitism and anti-Israel rhetoric by cut- will bring a sense of understanding and and consent of the Senate. According to making combating anti-Semitism a top pri- ting funding to the UNWRA, opposing urgency to the ongoing effort to tackle the the bill, the Special Envoy to Monitor and ority. Even more important than merely re- anti-Israel activities at the UN, cautioning intolerance perpetrated by hate-mongers Combat Anti-Semitism coordinates the US porting on anti-Semitism is taking concrete the International Criminal Court against who target Jews and the State of Israel.”
Young Israel Hails Education Department’s Decision To Reopen Rutgers Anti-Semitism Case
he National Council of Young Israel tion of anti-Semitism, which includes more rampant, we are gratifi ed that the the defi nition of what constitutes anti- (NCYI) last week praised the US De- various anti-Israel activities. White House and Department of Educa- Semitism. Speech and activity that single Tpartment of Education’s decision to “The decision to resurrect the inves- tion have begun taking substantive steps out Israel for denigration is as blatantly reopen an investigation stemming from a tigation at Rutgers University is demon- to ensure that the free speech rights of anti-Semitic as communication that de- 2011 complaint against Rutgers University strative of the Trump administration’s Jewish and pro-Israel students are prop- liberately targets Jews because of their that claimed there were discriminatory willingness to take strong and decisive erly protected from attacks and intimida- religious beliefs. There is no place in a acts against Jewish students. In addition, action to combat anti-Semitism on col- tion. civilized society for religious intolerance, the NCYI commended Kenneth Marcus, lege campuses. At a time when the anti- “As a champion of civil rights who has and it is gratifying to see that Kenneth Assistant Secretary at the Department Israel climate on college campuses is a robust track record of combating anti- Marcus and the Trump administration of Education’s Offi ce of Civil Rights, for intensifying, pro-BDS forces are prolif- Semitism, Kenneth Marcus made a cou- are employing a zero-tolerance policy in- adopting the State Department’s defi ni- erating, and anti-Semitism is becoming rageous and correct decision to broaden tended to quell the rise of anti-Semitism.” deliveringgood news
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Nesanel Gantz Speaks For Chazaq Hello Dr. Stern, Is it always necessary to cut and stitch the gums In Forest Hills while performing dental n Sunday evening, September 6, IMPLANTS?” Nesanel Gantz shared the secrets Oto successful Yamim Nora’im at a Tamar Weinberg , Monsey lecture at Beth Gavriel Center in Forest Hills. He posed a question of Rav Yisrael Salanter zt”l: Why does Rosh HaShanah come before Yom Kippur? Mr. Gantz Hello Tamar, shared that he wanted to change our Definitely not! Thanks to laser technology, piezosurgery and the mindset of how t’shuvah works. Every use of accessories similar to those day, we ask in davening to do t’shuvah, used in neurosurgery, plastic and then we ask Hashem for forgive- surgery and orthopedics, the experience is completely different, ness. He taught that t’shuvah is a very and the healing process is faster diffi cult process. Rav Salanter taught and easier than ever before. that changing one midah is harder than learning Shas 1,000 times. So, what is t’shuvah? The Rambam teaches that it is admitting what you did wrong and accepting what you will do differently in the future. He explained how, years ago, people would focus on what they did wrong, and this would have a positive effect Dental implants within an hour – on changing their behavior. “To change thanks to advanced lasers and ourselves today, we have to be positive. Don’t make the aveirah big; make the technology child big,” he shared. “It doesn’t matter what we did in the past. Just don’t do it In Dr. Gedaliah Mordechai Stern’s again.” dental clinic He shared a story that shows how changing your perspective changes eve- Dr. Stern has been giving patients a new smile rything. There was a bus in Israel that what you did before. through dental implants for over 35 years. didn’t come on time, and there was a big He taught, “We need to know our goal. Internationally experienced in dental and oral buildup of passengers waiting. Eventu- When you want to change anything in rehabilitation, Dr. Stern will help you through the process at his special clinic. With vast experience, ally, a bus pulled up, but it said “Ashdod” any area of life, you have to keep going Dr. Stern is committed to the highest standards of on the front, so only one person board- forward.” He repeated that “If you stop professional service. ed the bus. All the people pleaded with doing the wrong thing, you do not have the driver to take them where their bus to focus on the negative.” usually went. He fi nally agreed and they He taught that the Ten Days of Repent- happily boarded. It turned out he really ance are a special time when you can was the bus they took but he changed change yourself. Yom Kippur is when the name, so they wouldn’t scream at you actually implement your goals. He him for being so late. He noted how shared a teaching of Rav Ovadia Yosef everyone was calm and happy with this zt”l that we should be happy knowing little change of perspective. His point is that Hashem is going to forgive us. Psy- that a change of perspective can make chologically, if you focus on what you a big difference for us in the t’shuvah did wrong, it will depress you and you process. He said that t’shuvah is a two- will get stuck in doing it more. Rav Yis- step process: Regret what you did and rael Salanter taught that Rosh HaShanah then change what you do. He asked, is day of forgiveness, culminating in “Does regret equal change?” He shared Yom Kippur. We tell Hashem on Rosh that “often regret has nothing to do with HaShanah that we want to be a good actual action. No, regret does not equal Jew. We focus on being a better person. change.” He explained that when you In our daily davening, as well, we have to change yourself, you automatically have do t’shuvah before forgiveness. regret built in. 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YCQ Begins A New School Year eshiva of Central Queens began its school year with its fi rst Preschool Welcome Bash run by Ythe Parent-Teacher Organization. Over 200 people attended a “meet and greet,” complete with craft projects and introductions between preschool students, their families, teachers, and administrators in a relaxed environment. Each class was assigned a color, and teachers and students were given name labels in the color of their class to make it easy to locate students they are attending school with this year. The PTO sponsored and ran the event to encour- age parents to get involved in their children’s school, as well as to make the transition for children into a new environment more comfortable. Transitioning to school from summer vacation is never easy, but when you are new to a school and not starting your academic career in preschool with your classmates, it can be especially overwhelming. To make the new students feel welcome and comfort- able, a mentoring program was set up between grade eight student mentors and the newest members of the YCQ family. The mentors help them acclimate to their new environment by giving them tours of the school and partaking in an activity together. The faculty prepared for the new academic year with an intense training on how they can assist stu- dents in understanding their own roles in their choic- es, so they can learn to accept and take responsibil- ity for their actions and learn problem solving skills. Some new policies were put into action to strengthen the learning environment for both positive-growth and an increase in student engagement, offering a safe and warm Torah and educational atmosphere.
MTA Freshmen Have Fun At Their First MTA Kicks Off Another Amazing Year Freshman Experience Event Of Learning With Mishmar Madness n an effort to ensure that Freshmen have a smooth Ihigh school transition, MTA offers Freshman Expe- rience events throughout the year. These events help Freshmen bond together as a grade and enable them to spend time outside of the classroom with their friends and rebbeim. Freshmen had a great time at their fi rst Fresh- man Experience event of the year, playing a heated pre- MTA kicked off another amazing year event, which included chaburos with Mishmar dodgeball game! of learning with Mishmar Madness, an YU talmidim, meaningful shiurim with optional learning program that takes our rebbeim to prepare us for Yom Kip- place every other month after regular pur, an inspirational kumsitz, and of Thursday night Mishmar. More than 130 course, a delicious Carlos & Gabby’s talmidim participated in this incredible dinner.
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HANC High School Heralds In The New School Year With Awesome Opening Ceremony he energy in the room was palpable tacular opening was fi rst initiated by Prin- as HANC High School held its annual cipal Rabbi Shlomo Adelman. TOpening Ceremony for its student This year’s ceremony began with Rabbi body on the fi rst day of school. The entire Adelman heralding all that’s new at HNAC school gathered together at the midpoint High School - the senior class bedecked in of the day when both the Limudei Kodesh their new senior apparel, welcoming new and General Studies staff are in school to faculty, new students, and the freshman usher in the new year with a sense of ex- class. Rabbi Adelman also showed slides of citement. This innovative way of uniting the renovation underway in the soon-to- the school and starting the year with spec- be-completed new and improved Student
Life Center and encouraged the students to gized the audience in anticipation of the “Zoom In” on the best four years of their many exciting plans the Senate has in life. He discussed the almost unlimited store for this year. potential and opportunities of the high It was wonderful to see everyone after school years. a refreshing summer, and to be reunited as Students were introduced to the new a school and family. Everyone enjoyed the Student Life Team and the school theme upbeat music, student senate giveaways: song of the year was presented by HANC’s a HANC Hurricanes Bluetooth speaker, very own new music teacher, Mr. Jacob iced coffee and delicious zeppoles. It was Spadaro, of Haazon fame. Aeton Raba- an amazing way to start off a “sweet” year. nipour, Student Senate President ener- HANC High School is off to a great start. Medicare Open Enrollment: How Are Premiums Determined?
vantage Part C plan through a private health benefi ciaries of Medicare Part B are required SSA-44 and provide documentation verifying insurance company. This Part C plan acts like to pay a monthly premium. The standard Part the change in circumstance and the resulting an HMO and includes Part A, Part B, and Part B premium in 2018 is $134 monthly, however reduction in income. Several examples of the D. Medicare is usually the fi rst payer of health the premium rises when the benefi ciary’s in- required documentation include a death or care costs for those who are enrolled. come passes certain thresholds. The standard marriage certifi cate, a divorce decree, a letter Individuals collecting Social Security or Part B premium applies to benefi ciaries with from an employer regarding a benefi ciary’s re- Railroad Retirement benefi ts before they turn a modifi ed adjusted gross income (MAGI) of tirement, or an insurance company adjuster’s 65 will be automatically enrolled into Medi- $85,000 or less ($170,000 if married and fi ling statement of loss. If the benefi ciary fi led a tax care when they turn 65. However, individuals a joint return), but the premium can rise by an return for the year in question, he or she will By Ronald Fatoullah, Esq. who are eligible to collect but who are not yet additional $294.60 for benefi ciaries who have need to provide that as well. and Joseph Breningstall, JD collecting Social Security or Railroad Retire- an MAGI of $160,000 or more ($320,000 if mar- There are many instances in which a ben- ment benefi ts, will have to actively enroll into ried and fi ling a joint return). Medicare refers efi ciary may experience a signifi cant loss of he Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Medicare by contacting Social Security Ad- to these higher premiums as Related Monthly income but unfortunately would not be eligi- Services (CMS) of the federal govern- ministration. Even if one chooses to continue Adjustment Amount (IRMAA). The Social Secu- ble for an adjustment to his or her premium. Tment manage Medicare- health in- working past 65 and delay collecting Social Se- rity Administration uses the MAGI reported on A bad investment or major downturn in the surance that covers people aged 65 or older, curity, in most cases, it is still required to enroll a benefi ciary’s IRS tax return from two years stock market would be one example of this people under 65 who have certain disabilities, in Medicare. prior to determine whether he or she must situation. and people with End-Stage Renal Disease. For For most individuals, Part A is free; howev- pay a premium surcharge. Thus, the income There is, however, one case in which the those who are eligible, Medicare benefi ts are er, people who do not qualify to collect Social reported on a benefi ciary’s 2016 tax return de- Social Security Administration will review in- available in two forms: (1) as original Medi- Security or Railroad Retirement benefi ts may termines the 2018 premium. come even though it does not fall into one of care which includes Part A hospital and Part have to pay Medicare Part A premiums. It is im- Most benefi ciaries of Medicare Part B pay the enumerated categories, and that is when B medical to which one can add a Medigap portant for those enrolling, or already enrolled, the standard premium; however, an issue a benefi ciary fi led his taxes as “married fi ling supplemental insurance plan and/or a Part in Medicare to understand how the premiums arises when a benefi ciary who is paying a pre- separately” but lived apart from his spouse at D prescription plan and, (2) as a Medicare Ad- work and when they may be adjusted. All mium surcharge experiences a life event or all times during the year. Given that this is a change in circumstances that results in a sig- slightly more complex situation, the Social nifi cant drop in income. Whether an individu- Security Administration directs that a benefi - al can request an adjustment to his or her pre- ciary who fi nds himself in this circumstance mium would depend on the specifi c nature of should contact the SSA directly rather than fi l- the event. The Social Security Administration ing the standard Form SSA-44. allows a benefi ciary to request a review of his Anyone who feels that one or more of the or her income if he/she married, divorced or circumstances above applies to him or some- became widowed; if the individual or his/her one he knows can locate Form SSA-44 with the spouse stopped working or reduced his/her accompanying instructions at https://www. work hours; if the individual or his/her spouse ssa.gov/forms/ssa-44.pdf. lost income-producing property because of a Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq. is the founder of disaster or other event beyond his or her con- Ronald Fatoullah & Associates, a law fi rm that trol; if the individual or his/her spouse expe- concentrates in elder law, estate planning, Med- rienced a scheduled cessation, termination icaid planning, guardianships, estate admin- or reorganization of an employer’s pension istration, trusts, wills, and real estate. Joseph plan; and if the individual or his/her spouse Breningstall is a law clerk with the fi rm. The received a settlement from an employer or law fi rm can be reached at 718-261-1700, 516- former employer because of the employer’s 466-4422, or toll-free at 1-877-ELDER-LAW or closure, bankruptcy or reorganization. 1-877-ESTATES. Mr. Fatoullah is also a partner The Social Security Administration will with Advice Period, a wealth management fi rm, require the benefi ciary to complete Form and he can be reached at 424-256-7273.
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Getting To Know You: SKA’s Freshman Retreat
fter mingling during club period on Tuesday, September 4, SKA’s Class of A2022 enjoyed an exciting bonding experience in Camp Kaylie at their Fresh- man Retreat on Wednesday afternoon, Sep- tember 5, through Thursday, September 6. The Ninth Graders were joined by As- sociate Principal Ms. Elana Flaumenhaft, Director of Student Activities Rabbi Yosef Zakutinsky, Social Worker Ms. Lisa Fogel, the 9th grade level advisors (Mrs. Rikki Ash, Mrs. Estee Engel, and Mrs. Sheila Leibtag) and members of SKA’s G.O. Thanks to the members of the administration and facul- ty, the new SKA students enjoyed a mean- and davening, games, and activities, includ- evening bonfi re. friendships and opportunities with fellow ingful and entertaining time. ing a Cardboard Challenge and Stomp Pres- Freshman Retreat was an incredible way students, faculty, and administration mem- The Retreat was fi lled with divrei Torah entations, delicious meals, and a rousing to solidify budding friendships and foster bers alike.
Connecting T’fi lah To Creation: Great Round Challah Bake At Central ast Friday morning, Central contin- in the Ashkenazi and Sefardi brachos, re- SKA Davens At The Beach ued its annual tradition of a pre- spectively. Afterwards, everyone joined LRosh HaShanah Challah Bake! Stu- together for a silent moment of prayer dents gathered in the cafeteria to knead on behalf of the sick and needy. Every- their ingredients together and get in the one in the room joined together in sing- Tishrei spirit. The morning was infused ing Acheinu. Students left the building on with spirituality; together, enough challah Friday holding rounded pans fi lled with was made to warrant a brachah on hafra- dough, ready to bake. The challos fi lled shas challah. FIRE Fellows Meira Saffra Central homes with delicious aromas and and Gaby Rahmanfar led their classmates tastes all through Yom Tov!
ver 100 Stella K. Abraham High Hashem’s creations. Lack of sunlight and a School students – almost a third slight drizzle were no barrier to appreciat- O of the school – chose to leave their ing the crashing waves and stretch of sand; homes before dawn to take advantage of it was as inspirational and uplifting as al- an optional program, TTYL’s (Turning To- ways. rah Into Your Life) annual “T’fi lah at the Breakfast was held at the Atlantic Beach Beach.” Jewish Center, giving the SKA girls the op- Meeting in the Cedarhurst Gourmet portunity to discuss their stirring davening Glatt parking lot at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, and how they related their experience to September 13, the motivated students took the powerful words of the siddur. advantage of the opportunity to daven on Thanks go to Mrs. Kaminetsky and Mrs. the Atlantic Beach boardwalk while facing Taylor for organizing this incredible event, the ocean and witnessing the beauty of and the madrichot who came to help. Shana Tova In A Holy Atmosphere: Ramat Givat Zeev Takes In Dozens Of Families From The Diaspora Dozens of Jewish families from the Di- community life with quality educational A few weeks ago, an additional prec- a gift from the initiator, Nofei Givat Zeev, aspora will celebrate the Tishrei holidays institutions and looking forward to the edent was set in the neighborhood, with which chose an original way to give its per- of this year in a spirit of sanctity and pu- continued growth in the neighborhood the fi rst of fi ve future synagogues being sonal “welcome” to residents who had trust rity in the prestigious Ramat Givat Zeev which will eventually absorb approxi- inaugurated by the Chief Rabbi of Givat in an unprecedented process in Israel. neighborhood mately 450 families. Zeev, Rabbi Toledano Shlit”a. The residents Journalists and real-estate offi cials who Following the outbreak of anti-Semi- Ramat Givat Zeev has become famous will enjoy special holiday Tefi lla, close to toured the site during construction and tism in Britain and South Africa, a wave of for its high-quality buyers, including law- home, and many families who have just ar- development, and recently in preparation Aliya began to Israel, when dozens of fami- yers, professors and hundreds of American rived in Israel, will experience the quality for the occupancy stage, were amazed to lies chose the unique Ramat Givat Zeev families. This is a precedent-setting move they have become accustomed to abroad, see the luxury development designed by neighborhood, which is considered the re- as for the fi rst time in Israel; a neighbor- this time without worries or fear, without international architects, and have made ligious Caesarea. The horrifi c wave of anti- hood is being established with such a high anti-Semitic incidents or concealment of it clear that Ramat Givat Zeev is the most Semitism in Britain is attributed to Jeremy budget invested in the infrastructure. The identity. In an atmosphere of holiness and beautiful neighborhood in Israel. To their Corbin’s election to head the Labor party. level of development is far beyond what joy fi lled with unity. opinion, prices are expected to rise by tens As a result of the sensitive situation, more was expected, fl owers and gardens every- At the level of connection between the of percentage points along with the ap- than 20 Jewish families have purchased where, organized religious services, edu- neighborhood entrepreneur and the resi- proaching population. their new home in Ramat Givat Zeev, join- cational institutions, parks, a prestigious dents, there was total closeness. One day, The residents of Ramat Givat Zeev be- ing the 150 families which are currently be- country club with swimming pool, gym, the residents were surprised to discover an gin a new and hopeful year - with spiritual ing populated and which combine vibrant and sports facilities. elegant swing at the entrance to their home, and physical goodness.
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s it possible for us to stop for thirty 3) Asher Yatzar is one of the brachos deliberate and meaningful. That step tion of Asher Yatzar, the more we are ful- or forty seconds, several times a day, that we may say repeatedly on any given motif is reminiscent of the asymmetry fi lling the requirement of hiddur mitz- Ito really thank Hashem for the mi- day, and the more we do something in of the steps found on the Har HaBayis vah, and simultaneously breaking the raculous workings of our bodies? Rabbi the ruchniyus (spiritual) sphere, the more (the Temple Mount), and between the distracting forces of performing mitzvos Boruch Mordechai Hirsch, a descendent likely it is to descend into the category outer Mizbayach (Altar) and the Ulam by rote. The more we understand that of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, zt”l, of mitzvos performed by habit instead of (Antechamber) of the Bais HaMikdosh. Asher Yatzar is a glorious brachah and an and a former talmid of the Manchester with deliberation and passion. The Mishnayos in Middos (2:3 and incredible opportunity to truly, deeply Rosh HaYeshivah, Rav Yehudah Zev Segal, The Asher Yatzar posters were cre- 3:6) teach that all the steps on the Har thank Hashem, the more we will want to zt”l, recently related that he himself saw ated to increase awareness of the vital HaBayis and in the Bais HaMikdosh had beautify it with a more heartfelt recita- that when Rav Segal needed to say the potency of this brachah and to help a vertical riser height of half an amo, tion! brachah of Asher Yatzar, he would walk combat this natural, albeit unfortunate while the depth of the horizontal tread Another way we can be motivated to back to his offi ce, take out his siddur, tendency to recite it without thought or of each step varied. Sometimes it was spend those extra moments saying the look inside, and say this brachah with concentration. half an amo (on the Har HaBayis up to Asher Yatzar brachah with more inten- the same concentration and kavanah To further enhance our kavanah, a the outer Altar), and other times it was a tion (kavanah) is that truly stopping to that he had when davening Shemoneh new Asher Yatzar poster has been de- full amo. According to the Tiferes Yisroel thank Hashem for the precious gift of a Esrei. signed. The detailed and elucidated con- some were even three amos in depth. functioning healthy body is a wonder- What did Rav Segal understand about tent of this poster gives those who use it Why the disparity among the sizes of ful, well-known zechus for our own con- this blessing that compelled him to say the opportunity to choose to what level widths? One possibility is that if the riser tinued good health, as well as a merit for it with such passionate intensity? they want to immerse themselves into and width of every step were exactly the a refuah sheleimah for those who need Perhaps the answer to this question the experience. same, as they are in a regular fl ight of one. can be found in a thought that Rabbi The levels available include: steps, one would not have to consciously Finally, and perhaps the most com- Hirsch recalled hearing from Reb Elya 1) Simply reading the words of the think about what one was doing while pelling reason for focusing on saying Roth, a gabbai for several of the Zviller brachah. getting closer to Hashem and His Divine this brachah with more concentration, Rebbes in Yerushalayim. Reb Roth said 2) Reading the words along with the Presence. Asymmetrical steps force us to is an additional incredible benefi t. What that the reason why we should be thank- interlinear English translation/elucida- be deliberate during our ascent, to focus we achieve by thanking and praising ing Hashem so profusely after using the tion. and think about where we are and what Hashem numerous times every day, for bathroom is that we have just under- 3) Reading and internalizing the our next step should be so that we reach something so basic, is that it enhanc- gone a most complex medical proce- halachically-required concentrations our goal. es our gratitude and appreciation of dure, performed by the top Specialist in for the words “Hashem” and “Elokeinu” The letters of the words “Asher” and Hashem’s endless chessed. the world, without anesthesia, without (found in-between the thick, solid verti- “Yatzar” are different in appearance The more time we invest in focus- charge. Truly understanding all that is in- cal lines after the words “Hashem” and from the great majority of the other ing on the words we are saying in this volved in the healthy functioning of our “Elokeinu”). words, as they are the actual “title” of brachah the more we will feel our love body will enhance our appreciation of 4) Reading and having extra kavanos this brachah. for Hashem expand. This increases our the extent of its miraculous complexity. — beautiful, meaningful, adorning, and The letters representing Hashem’s feelings of ahavas Hashem and deveikus We can then say, “Gut gizogt! Well said!” embellishing intentions — for all the Name are also different, in order to ful- b’Hashem. And this in turn helps build Asher Yatzar posters are now found words common to many brachos: Boruch, fi ll — at least literally — the concept our relationship and closeness to our in shuls, yeshivos, seminaries, simchah Atoh, Hashem, Elokeinu, Melech, and and exhortation of “Shivisi Hashem beloved Creator. This is the purpose of halls, restaurants, elementary schools, HaOlam, (found in the Hebrew and Eng- l’negdi somid,” having Hashem in front our life as Yehudim – as those who give as well as in many private homes. The lish interlinear boxes of the fi rst three of us always, and constantly thinking of thanks. popularity of these posters has in- lines of the brachah). Him throughout our day. Hashem has given us the greatest gift creased for many reasons: 5) Reading and contemplating the Why are two versions of the poster of all – our bodies — whose many mi- 1) People are more aware of the deeper meanings of the specifi c words available? raculous functions are enumerated in segulah— the infl uence and potential of the Asher Yatzar brachah itself (found One is in black and white for people this very meaningful brachah! merit— ascribed to saying this brachah in the wider rectangles in between the who might be distracted by many colors, The Maharsha, in his commentary to with proper kavanah, for good health boxes of the words of the “body” of the the other is in color for those whose at- Berachos 7b, 84b, states that the merit in general, and specifi cally for a refuah brachah). tention is drawn and riveted this way. of the proper recital of all brachos is the sheleimah for oneself or for others. 6) Perusing the footnotes (found be- Why should we invest extra time in magnifi cation of Hashem’s compassion low the text of the brachah) to further saying this brachah?. One answer is hid- on us. This increases shalom between the 2) Asher Yatzar is the only Rabbinical- enhance the understanding of Asher Yat- dur mitzvah, the Rabbinic requirement Jewish people and our Father in heaven. ly-instituted blessing that we recite that zar. to beautify our mitzvah observance. The And, as we mentioned before, by saying the Shulchan Aruch (Siman 6) explains in This poster was intentionally de- Gemara (Shabbos 133) teaches, “For it was Asher Yatzar (or any other brachah), nu- detail. Even the Biblical brachos of Birkas signed to be visually striking, in an asym- taught in a Baraisa: The Torah states, merous times throughout the day, we HaMazon and Birkas HaTorah do not metrical style, in order to slow down the ‘This is my G-d and I will beautify Him,’ have the opportunity to fulfi ll the very merit this distinction. recitation of the words, making it more which implies; ‘hisno’eh l’fonov b’mitzvos’ fi rst halacha in Shulchan Aruch, Orach — beautify oneself before G-d in the Chaim: Shivisi Hashem l’inegdi somid. fulfi llment of the commandments. For Saying Asher Yatzar is a daily, ongoing example, make before Him a beautiful way to celebrate our lives by thanking DDailyaily ZZmanimmanim succah, a beautiful lulav (esrog included), Hashem again and again! and a beautiful shofar, beautiful tzitzis , To paraphrase Rabbi Chaim Fried- Week of Wednesday September 19 - Tuesday September 25, 2018 and a beautiful sefer Torah scroll… with lander in his book Sifsei Chaim (Moadim beautiful ink, a beautiful pen, and an ex- Aleph p.334): WED THURS FRI SAT SUN MON TUES pert scribe, and wrap the Torah scroll in “When one recites a blessing with a Dawn 5:17 am 5:19 am 5:20 am 5:21 am 5:22 am 5:23 am 5:24 am beautiful silks.” The Gemara’s list also in- bit of spirit, and thinks about the mean- cludes a silver kiddush cup, silver candle- ing of the blessing’s words, he affi rms Earliest talis & tefillin 5:49 am 5:51 am 5:52 am 5:53 am 5:54 am 5:55 am 5:56 am sticks, and a silver menorah. The appar- that ‘I am standing before the Holy One, Sunrise 6:39 am 6:40 am 6:41 am 6:42 am 6:43 am 6:44 am 6:45 am ent commonality in these expressions Blessed is He, Who is the Source of all of hiddur mitzvah is that they all require blessings.’ This is the essence of the Latest shema 9:03 am 9:03 am 9:03 am 9:04 am 9:04 am 9:05 am 9:05 am fi nancial investment. It seems that hid- blessing — to understand and to recog- Magen Avraham dur mitzvah can only be accomplished nize that everything is from Hashem” Latest shema Gra 9:44 am 9:44 am 9:44 am 9:45 am 9:45 am 9:45 am 9:46 am by spending money! (even our excretory system). Wouldn’t we And yet, there are also many mitzvos all like to be able to say, after 120 years, Midday 12:48pm 12:48pm 12:47pm 12:47pm 12:47pm 12:46pm 12:46pm that don’t require fi nances to fulfi ll them, “At least I fulfi lled the very fi rst halacha Earliest mincha 1:19pm 1:18pm 1:18pm 1:17pm 1:17pm 1:17pm 1:16pm such as saying krias Shema, brachos, dav- in the Shulchan Aruch!” ening, shemiras halashon, and learning So please invest the few extra min- Plag hamincha Gra 5:40 pm 5:39 pm 5:37 pm 5:36 pm 5:34 pm 5:33 pm 5:32 pm Torah. utes it takes to plumb the depths of this & Baal HaTanya Yet the concept of hiddur mitzvah ap- rendition of the Asher Yatzar brachah. Sunset 6:57 pm 6:55 pm 6:54 pm 6:52 pm 6:50 pm 6:49 pm 6:47 pm plies to all mitzvos. How can we fulfi ll The returns on your investment will be the Rabbinic commandments of hiddur beyond calculation. 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ARE YOU (as if speaking to God face-to-face3), THE SOURCE OF ALL THE BLESSINGS1, BLESSED2, ubhcuvt dvb,nv kgcu w;he, (THE MASTER OF ALL CREATION; HE WAS, HE IS, HE WILL injrv vhv vjdavc ubng 4 iust jhdana ,ujufv kgc ALWAYS BE – the Merciful One, Who behaves towards iust- vuuv ,hyrp ,snc u bekhtus with His Divine Attribute of Mercy5. My Master- Who kfv ' ubhkg okuf ,kufhv 32 hka vhvhu ihsv has a personal relationship with me, His servant. ) OUR GOD HASHEM–ADONOY (Who10/which is hidden okgbv kg (WHO IS ALL POWERFUL, CAN DO ANYTHING, AND IS ALMIGHTY4; and concealed from us r,xbvu kfv Who behaves towards us with His sterner Divine Attribute of 11 ogku v l k n 6 7 8 and our understanding ), ub,tn Judgment , our Beloved , Who looks after us with Divine Providence ),
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(1) when God created man with all his many organs and their systems, their precise balance and coordination12 – all from a putrid drop13; 2) by creating an air-filled body, that despite all it's openings, doesn't lose its life-giving air14; tcr u 15 16 vfjnc 3) in that God first prepared man's means of sustenance, and only then created man ; 4) God implanted wisdom in man ),
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AND TO STAND IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO SURVIVE MeaningMeaninggp of "it would be impossible...impossible... to stand before You":You": 2020ספר עיון תפלה ©הרי¢צ מקלנבורג≠בעל הכתב והקבלה®≠א¢א לעבוד עבודת הß יתברך ולשרתו אם הגוף אינו lphb k בבריאריא ופוופועלעל כשורהÆ ˇ כשנאבדה שלשליטתיטת האדם עעלל כח הדוחה ¢אי אפשר ÆÆÆולÆÆÆולעמודעמוד לפניךלפניך¢≠שאסור¢≠שאסור ללוו ללללמודמוד ( uhkpt ולהתפלל ©עמידה® ולעשות כמה מהמצוות הצריכות גוף נקנקיי ©עיון תפלה¨ הרב שמעון שוואב≠אשר יצריצר®® BEFORE YOU20 (–a sick person can not serve God to his utmost20) 2121טוש¢ע או¢ח ו∫ א¨ נדה לל∫≠∫≠ קאי גם עעלל עובר במעי אמו≠פיו ruen סתום וטבורו פתוחÆÆÆוכיון שיוצא ללאויראויר העולהעולםם נפתח הסתום lrucn j(tv g a,/ ונסתם הפתוח¨ שאלמלשאלמלאא כן אינו יכויכולל לחיותלחיות אפיß שעה אחת ufrcv lcur,
THE SOURCE OF ALL THE BLESSINGS1, BLESSED2, (EVEN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME21). (THE MASTER OF ALL CREATION; HE WAS, HE IS, HE WILL injrv vhv ohbp 4 iust rcsnf ALWAYS BE – the Merciful One, Who behaves towards iust- vuuv kt tp u r us with His Divine Attribute of Mercy5. My Master- Who kfv ' 's kt v , t 32 hka vhvhu ohbp has a personal relationship with me, His servant. ) HASHEM–ADONOY ARE YOU (as if speaking to God face to face3),
(1) by creating openings to ensure the therapeutic removal of all the waste and worthless matter from our digested foods–which if not eliminated, would cause man's death22; t hpnku 23 24 25 rcka f 2) God keeps us healthy ; 3) God can cure all sicknesses ; 4) through our Torah learning )
WHO HEALS ALL FLESH (1) It is wondrous that although man is like an air-filled balloon, even with all his orifices, he does not deflate and die26; 2) It is wondrous that our digestive system extracts only the nutrients, while expelling the waste by-products27; 3) It is wondrous that the spiritual soul co-exists with/in the physical body28, 4) It is wondrous that the spiritual soul can not exist without the physical body29; 5) It is wondrous that the diametrically opposed physical body and spiritual soul are sustained by one and the same thing–food: , uga k the physical part of the food benefits the body and the spiritual part sustains the soul30: 6) The delicate balance of the organs and their systems is a wonder of wonders 31). .AND ACTS WONDROUSLY 1 רבנו בחיי דברים ח∫ י ≠ שהוא יתברך מקור הברכה וכל הברכות משתלשלות ממנו¨ ספר החינוך מצוה ת¢ל ˇ 2חזקוני בראשית כ¢ד∫כ¢ז כל לשון ברוך דגבי הקב¢הÆÆÆ כולם מתפרשים לשון נתינת שלום או לשון שבח ©כלומר שהß הוא משובח¨ מהולל ומבורך® ˇ 3הקדמה לסידור אוצר התפילות ¢בתולדות הסידור והתפתחותו¢ ˇ 5בריך רחמנא≠ברכות מ∫ ≠ שמתנהג עמנו במדת הרחמים¨ רש¢י ר¢ה יז∫ ˇ 6המתנהג עמנו במדת הדין ≠ רש¢י בראשית א∫ א¨ ב¢ר יב∫ טו ˇ 7כשיאמר אלקינו יחשוב ידידנו ואהובנו ואהוב נפשנו ©בית תפלה לבעל פלא יועץ®Æ וישמח במחשבתו שמחה עצומה באלהותו ית¢ש עלינו עם קדוש ©יסוד ושורש העבודה ה∫ג® ˇ 8גר¢א אדרת אליהו פß בראשית א∫א¨ שו¢ת הרשב¢א חלק הß∫ נה ˇ 9לב אליהו ספר חכמה ומוסר עמוד ש¢א ˇ 10שפת אמת בראשית א∫א ©שנת תרל¢א® ¢עולם¢ ע¢ש ההעלם כבוד הß ˇ 11רב שמעון שוואב¨ סß עיון תפלה עמוד לב∫ גם העולם הזה נעלם ונסתר מאתנו ˇ 12שבריאת האדם היא בחכמה נפלאה ©שו∫ע או¢ח סימן ו∫א® הרופאים ©בזמננו® הרי הם מודים שיש כמה וכמה חלקי הגוף שאינם מביניםÆÆÆזה הוא אשר יצר הקב¢ה בחכמה שלו ©שרק הוא מבין כל פעולות האברים והגידים® ≠סß עיון תפלה¨ אשר יצרÆ ˇ 13אבודרהם ברכת השחר¨ סמ¢ג עשין גß≠בחכמהÆÆÆכי ברא את האדם מטיפה סרוחה¨ ויכוננהו בחכמה ˇ 14רש¢י ברכות ס∫ ≠ וברא בו נקבים נקבים הרבה¨ ואעפ¢כ הרוח בתוכו כל ימי חייו¨ וזה היא פליאה וחכמהÆ ˇ 15תוספות בשם תנחומא שם ≠ בחכמה ÆÆÆשהתקין מזונותיו ואח¢כ בראו ˇ 16מהרש¢א שםÆ ד¢ה אשר ≠ ד¢בחכמה¢ קאי על האדם¨ שנתן לו הקב¢ה חכמה בבריאתו ≠ לא כן כל שאר ב¢ח ˇ 17רש¢י ברכות ס∫ ˇ 19גר¢א אמרי נועם¨ שםÆ ¢גלוי¢ הוא מה שבגלוי¨ ¢וידוע¢¨ הוא אפילו מה שבסתרÆ רק להקב¢ה ידוע כמה תנאים צריך אדם כדי שיוכל לחיות ולהיות בריא אפילו משם הוא משגיח על דברים שפלים כאלהÆ ˇ וי¢מ שידיעה זו¨ גלויß לא רק להבורא ית¢ש¨ אלא גם למלאכים העומדים לפני כסא הכבוד¨ אשר משם חוצבה הנשמהÆ וגם ידוע למלאךהמות ולכל מלאכי חבלה¨ ¢שאם יפתח ÆÆÆאי אפשר להתקייםÆÆÆ¢ ואעפ¢כ הקב¢ה שומר הנפש בהגוף¨ ואין לאל ידם להרע בלי רשותו יתברך ˇ 22שו¢ע או¢ח ו∫א ≠על שם הנקבים שברא בו להוציא פסולת מאכלו¨ כי אם יתעפש בבטן ימות ˇ 23ר¢י בר יקר ©ב∫יח® רפואה לשמור מהחוליÆ ˇ הקב¢ה הוא רופא שעושה שלא יחלו¨ וזהו עיקר תפקיד הרופא ©סß רינת חיים≠ ברכת אשר יצר®Æ ˇ 24שיח יצחק≠מובא בסß רינת חיים¨ ביאורי תפילה ˇ 25ר¢י בר יקר ©שם®¨ תנחומא ©יתרו ח®≠ מבקש אתה שלא יגיע לך צרהø עסוק בתורה שהיא רפואה לכל הגוף¨ וזהו ©משלי ד∫נח® ¢ולכל בשרו מרפא¢ ˇ 26רש¢י ברכות ס∫¨ שו¢ע או¢ח ו∫א ≠ מפני שהאדם דומה לנאד מלא רוח¨ ואם יעשה אדם בנאד נקב כחודה של מחט¨ הרוח יוצאÆ והאדם מלא נקבים ורוחו משתמרת בתוכו ˇ 27רמ¢א שו¢ע או¢ח ו∫א≠על שם שבורר טוב המאכל ודוחה הפסולת ˇ 28שם ≠ במה ששומר רוח האדם בקרבו ©בגופו®¨ וקושר דבר רוחני בדבר גשמיÆ ˇ וחיבור אלו שני הפכיים≠הרוח והגשם≠נמצא רק במין האנושי שנברא בצלם אלקים¨ ולכן נקבע נוסח ברכה זו ¢אשר יצר את האדם¢≠שהפלא הנורא הלז אין לו דמיון בשאר ב¢ח≠©עיון תפלה¨ הרב שמעון שוואב≠אשר יצר® ˇ 29סß אמרי נועם ברכות ס∫≠שיש פליאה באדם ≠ שהרי הנשמה אינה צריכה לאכול¨ אלא הגוף¨ ואעפ¢כ אם לא היß אוכל דß או הß ימים¨ היתה נשמתו יוצאת ממנו ˇ 30משנ¢ב ו∫א ס¢ק ו≠ובכוונות כתוב דהנשמה נהנית מרוחניות המאכל¨ והגוף נהנה מגשמיות המאכל¨ ומכח זה¨ קשורים ©ותלויים® זה בזה ע¢י המאכל≠ מג¢א ˇ 31סß עיון תפילה¨ שם ©וכנראה מוסכם לכל°® ˇ 32סß עיון תפילה¨ בפירוש ¢אדון עולם¢ Created for JUDAICA TO INSPIRE by Dr. Daniel Steinberg, DMD • General Family Dentistry • 405 Avenue I, Brooklyn, NY 11230 • 718."DR.S-TEIN"berg (377.8346) ©2017 • Design by Calligraphix 718.438.1334
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At 12:30 p.m., Chazaq SEPTEMBER will dedicate a sefer Torah in memory of At 8:00 p.m., the Pinchas ben Sarah John F. Kennedy Sunday 14 and Biti bat Serech Democratic Club Yakubov, and for the will hold its month- hatzlachah of the entire Fozailov family, at the Fozailov
Thursday ly meeting 20 rd home (147-11 73 Avenue, Kew Gardens in the downstairs Hills). At 1:30 p.m., there will be a proces- ballroom of the Kew Gardens Hills Jewish sion to the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Remember: Center (71-25 Main Street). Guest speaker: Hills. Senator Joseph Addabbo. At 6:00 p.m., the There will be no paper From noon until Young Israel of Kew 7:00 p.m., NCSY and Gardens Hills will next week during Sukkos. hold its 67th annual the OU will hold a
Sunday dinner at the Law- Chol HaMoed Suk- 21 rence Yacht and Our next issue will print Thursday 27 kos Day at Six Flags Country Club. Hon- Great Adventure. oring Rabbi Ephraim & Chana Glatt, the on Thursday, October 4. Tickets $45 ($15 for season-pass holders). Verstandig family, Esther Koppel, and Elan Early bird price $40 (through Sept. 21). To & Irene Bar-Am. For more information or purchase tickets, please call 201-862-0250 reservations, please call 718-261-9723 or email [email protected]. or visit www.ncsygreatadventure.com. From 8:30 a.m. to Chag Sameach! 4:00 p.m., Challenge OCTOBER Early Intervention Center will hold a At 11:00 a.m., the Sunday 28 workshop led by Jan Young Israel of Kew McElroy on Assess- QJL Staff Gardens Hills will ing Infants Born Pre-Term at the Young Israel of Hillcrest hold a Simchas To- (169-07 Jewel Avenue, Hillcrest). All attend- Tuesday Tuesday 2 rah shiur for women ees receive professional development given by Chana Glatt Send your simcha notices to hours for NYSDOH EI providers. For more SSimchaimcha Section [email protected] on the topic, “Let’s Start at the Very Begin- information, please visit challenge-ei.com. ning: Do We Need B’reishis?” The shiur will take place in the Beis Midrash. NOVEMBER BBIRTHSIRTHS Ronnie and Miriam Schlanger on the birth of a granddaughter, born to their children From 10:30 a.m. to At 9:30 a.m., Shalom Yaakov and Racheli Bedziner 12:45 p.m., Yeshiva Task Force will hold EENGAGEMENTSNGAGEMENTS University will hold its Annual Brunch at Ruby and Mindy Ginsberg on the engagement of their son Chaim to Leah Bodenheim the Ó rst session of the Sephardic Tem- Drs. Mordechai and Riki Koenigsberg on the engagement of their granddaughter its six-week Com- ple (775 Branch Bou- 10 Sunday Wednesday Wednesday 4 Rabbi Fabian Schonfeld on the engagement of his granddaughter Adira Koppel to levard, Cedarhurst). munity Beit Mi- Yoseph Boniul, grandson of Dr. Irving and Shirley Listowsky Men and Women drash Program for men and women, pre- Donald and Sarah Zalkin on the engagement of their grandson Yisroel Zalkin to Sari are invited to attend. This year’s honorees sented by Dr. Rona Novick and Shoshana Stricker are Shani Traube, Rachel Hercman, Frady Schechter. At the Midtown Campus (215 Kess, Dr. Sarah Chana Silverman, and Rab- Send your simcha notices to [email protected] Lexington Avenue, New York City). Early bi Peretz Steinberg. For reservations and bird tuition $250; after September 28, $275. donations, please visit www.shalomtask- To register, please visit yu.edu/sternlearn. force.org.
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elieve it or not, everyone you meet is fragile. Even if you can’t see it when Byou see them, please treat them that way. Because truly we have two choices in this life when it comes to others: We can hurt them, or we can help them. We have all made bad decisions, sweet friends. You ops ways to protect ourselves over time, know how on New Year’s you resolve to and what you perceive as anger or snob- make better bad decisions? Would it not be bery directed at you may be nothing more better to try looking for the good lessons than a defense for someone afraid of being that may have come out of them? someone, you actually have to look for it. self: Are they always sarcastic or can they rejected or abused. Some people’s favorite pastime is lining Believe it or not, sometimes peoples’ be generous, compassionate, and even kind If possible, try to imagine something up all the evidence they have against you, aims and intentions are positive, even at times? We may think we know our fam- promising and positive in them. Realize and reviewing it in their minds. That is like though we may not particularly appreciate ily member’s or friend’s motivation, but that if someone is acting negatively, then hitting the Refresh button on old wounds, the way they manifest. Take someone who guess what? Even the ones you love the there are issues in their lives, and they feel and does nothing but help nurse grudges. brags incessantly on Instagram. What a most will always remain somewhat of a convinced that they need to do so. This Will they ever choose to just let it go? turn off. I know. But hold on, please. If you mystery to you. says nothing whatsoever about you. Per- Don’t allow those smog-colored glasses think about it, her underlying intention Giving yourself the benefi t of the doubt haps they were put in your path to help and that negativity-bias to color your opin- may be to just get some desperately need- comes easy. 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52 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] Vol. VII No. 37 (#279) • September 20, 2018 FForor WWhathat It’s Worth Warren S. Hecht The Wright Move n September 9, the New York Giants, near. Instead he was rewarded with a fi ve- wonderful boy he was. This article was un- is $20,000,000 a year. If his contract is pro- who play at MetLife Stadium in Ru- year $95 million contract extension. usual because it mentioned in some detail rated over 12 months he will have earned Otherford, New Jersey, started their In contrast, buried in the middle of about a bicyclist who was killed. How of- $46,666,667 while not having played a season. The next day, Newsday devoted six the paper there was a half-page story of a ten does the media discuss tragedies such game. I personally do not know anyone full pages to rehashing the game, which 14-year-old bicyclist named Devon Mention as a bicyclist or a pedestrian being killed? who made that much over their lifetime the Giants lost. This included the back page from working. Few people would receive of the paper, which had a picture of Odell their full salary while being disabled for Beckham Jr. being unable to catch a ball. The media overemphasizes the importance of sports in our lives while such a long period. I expect people to ar- For the past few years, Beckham has en- gue that he was trying to come back and gaged in on-the-fi eld and off-the-fi eld antics not covering important issues play. He had 20 million reasons every year that would have resulted in termination of to try to return. It was obvious two years employment for most people, with limited ago that he was not going to be able to exceptions such as successful professional who was struck by two vehicles and killed. As a bicyclist who was doored by a driver come back. athletes. For example, he was pretending Unlike the “great role model” Beckham, the who did not look before opening his door At the news conference making the an- that he was urinating like a dog after scor- boy’s picture was not much larger than the and hit by another driver, I may be extra nouncement, Wright never used the word ing a touchdown or seen in a video hold- size of a passport photograph. The writer sensitive about this topic. retirement nor did the Mets CEO Jeff Wil- ing a brown cigarette with white substance did quote from his mother about what a It is easy to blame the media. However, pon and John Ricco, the Mets’ assistant gen- the media knows what its readers want. eral manager. If Wright retired, he would They are more interested in reviewing the forfeit the $27 million left for the fi nal two ball game than hearing about some anony- seasons of his contract. Thus, Wright will mous person getting killed or performing a end up earning $73,666,667 for playing one good deed. game. Also, this week the New York Mets an- Both Beckham and Wright are well- nounced that David Wright will be acti- known and talented athletes. However, vated and will play his fi nal game for them they are not the heroes that the media on September 29, 2018. The Mets fans went makes them out to be. crazy. Tickets that were going for less than The media overemphasizes the impor- $10 are now over $100. This is just to watch tance of sports in our lives while not cover- David Wright play one last time. The sports ing important issues. It is a new year. We writers are falling over themselves in giv- must not fall into the same trap of spend- ing accolades to Wright and his persistence ing time on trivial matters instead of recog- in trying to return. nizing what is really important. For many David Wright has not played since May sports fans like me, this is not an easy task, 27, 2016. His salary for 2016, 2017, and 2018 but we must make the effort.
Warren S. Hecht is a local attorney. He can be reached at [email protected]
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Vol. VII No. 37 (#279) • September 20, 2018 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] 53 MMusicalusical NNotesotes (Fiction Serial) By Susie Garber Chapter 24: Devori’s Idea
Recap: Devori shares what happened on ther, but it seemed like his phone was the day of her piano recital, which explains not working. I kept thinking of the words why she can’t play piano anymore. She is Amalia had said: “He has a photo that able to convince Ruty to return to Girls Town looks like you and a note. You may be a and not go to the Arab Village. target.” I couldn’t sleep that night. My heart t was as I was strolling back towards was thudding against my chest, and I the dorm, thinking about Daniel, jumped at every little sound from outside. Iwhen a terrible idea hit me. Maybe Since I couldn’t sleep, my mind kept wan- Daniel’s death was not an accident. May- dering over what I planned to do the next be, just maybe, those terrorists my father day, and I started thinking of ideas for my had found out about killed Daniel. I felt writing club. tears stream down my cheek as I thought Soon an interesting plan blossomed in of Daniel, and I thought of the danger my my mind. Yeah, the girls might really like father was in. that. The rest of the day, I tried to continue … fully, I didn’t see anyone following me or When I sat down with the girls, Ruty doing what I always do at school and not The next day, Vera and I headed to Girls anything suspicious. surprised me. “May I have a journal,” she dwell on the scary possibilities. I was so Town. I kept looking behind me. Vera I confi ded my idea for my writing club asked. I handed her the journal I’d brought thankful that Ruty agreed to go back to asked what was wrong. I didn’t want to to Vera. “It sounds really good, Devori. I for her the fi rst day of writing club. Girls Town. I kept trying to reach my fa- scare her, so I just said, “Nothing.” Thank- love your idea.” “I have an idea,” I said. I decided to tell the girls my idea right away and see what they thought. “My friend Kochava works at Hadassah Hospital, and I was thinking it would be nice if we could put together a collection of poems and stories with illustrations to give out to the children in the hospital.” Ada said, “I like your idea.” Shachar nodded. “That’s a kind idea.” Ruty was busy writing. At the end of club, we had three illus- trated poems. “We’ll keep working on this until we have a nice pile, and then I’ll bring them to my friend Kochava to distribute.” After writing club, Ruty lagged behind. “I want to show you something,” she whis- pered. She pulled an envelope from her pock- et. She opened it slowly and thrust the pa- per in front of me. It was a letter addressed to her. Dearest Ruty: I love you so much. I miss you so much. I hope you are well. One day, I will get out with Leila and we will be a family again. I am sending this with someone I trust. I hope you will receive it. Don’t send mail to me. It’s too dangerous. Just remember I love you and I will send letters when I can. Do not give up hope. One day we will be together again. Love, Ima Ruty smiled at me. “What a beautiful letter.” She nodded. Then she reached over and shyly kissed my cheek. “Thank you, De- vori.” She skipped away before I could say anything. I hurried outside. Vera was waiting for me. Just then, my phone rang. It was my fa- ther. To be continued…
Susie Garber is the author of Denver Dreams (a novel, Jerusalem Publications, 2009), Memorable Characters…Magnifi cent Stories (Scholastic, 2002), Befriend (Menucha Publishers, 2013), The Road Less Traveled (Feldheim, 2015), fi ction serials and features in various magazines including A Bridge in Time – historical fi ction serial (Binyan Maga- zine, 2017). She writes for the community column for the Queens Jewish Link and she writes the Queens page for Hamodia. She works as a writing consultant in many yeshi- vos and she teaches creative writing to stu- dents of all ages.
54 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] Vol. VII No. 37 (#279) • September 20, 2018 The House OOff FFaithaith ‘‘NN FFashionashion Tobi Rubinstein Beauty And The Beast
apture of The Deep is an installa- tion of the extraordinary genius Rof Tzuri Gueta. His work has been selected to be shown during New York Textile Week at the Textile Art Center in Brooklyn from September 5 through Sep- tember 24. In truth, it’s a very small example of a very large artistic person. I fi rst met Tzuri during Bijoux at The Norton Muse- um in Palm Beach. He was a part of AIDA (Association of Israel’s Decorative Arts) that hosted top Israeli jewelry artists to exhibit during the event. Aside from his immediate charm, his collection was so different, whimsical, disturb- ing yet endearing. One needed to keep on exploring what the collection was and who was its designer. Tzuri Gueta had just completed his collaboration with Chanel on the label’s spring 2012 collection. Every piece he brought was sold immediately. Since 1989, Tzuri has continued to work with the most impor- tant fashion houses in Paris, Japan, and around the world such as Givenchy, Jean lon with my daughter a few years ago. He They are introduced in Bereishit, sen- In Tehillim, Chapter 74, King David Paul Gaultier, Issey Miyake, and Chris- gave us a tour of the workroom and the tence 21, during G-d’s week-long creation writes: “The sea with Your might; You tian Lacroix. process of manufacturing the material of the world. shattered the heads of the sea monsters. he invented. Each piece on his Rashi mentions in the words of the You crushed the heads of Leviathan; You studio had been lovingly crafted Aggadah (Talmud, Baba Batra 74b), as it give it as food to the people in compa- by hand from inception to com- refers to the Leviathan (a particular kind nies.” The most thought-provoking in- pletion. We were both mesmer- of sea monster) and its mate, that G-d cre- terpretation is the one of Rav. Abraham ized to be in his world of color, ated both male and female. He slew the Isaac Kook, the fi rst chief rabbi of Israel, creativity, and imagination. female and salted her away for the right- was a Kabbalist, and a renowned Torah Having grown up in a small eous in the future – for if they would scholar. He describes the Leviathan as a beach town in Israel, Tzuri’s in- multiply they would destroy the world singular creature both male and female, spiration comes from the sea. and disrupt its order. “its tail is placed in its mouth” (Zohar) His designs refl ect the memory It is written in Talmud (Baba Bata 75ª) “twisting around and encompassing the and vision of the mysterious that the Leviathan sea creature will be entire world” (Rashi on Talmud Baba Ba- world that lies beneath the slain. Its fl esh or meat to be served as tra 74b). This translation is a metaphor ocean. Honestly, no words can a feast to the righteous in the time of for the universe’s underlying unity. This describe the look, feel, and vi- Mashiach. Its skin or hide will be used to unity will only be revealed in the time of brancy of each piece he creates. cover the tent where the sumptuous ban- Mashiach, when the righteous will feast Every time I wear his jewelry, quet will be held. The festival of Sukkot on the Leviathan. people ask me, “What is that?” (Holiday of Booths) has a certain prayer It seems that the very large sea mon- with the wide-eyed enthusiasm that is recited upon leaving the sukkah. ster has a very large place in our future. of a child! “May it be your will, L-rd our G-d and G-d May we all merit to dine at the table of So, I wondered, how would of our forefathers, that just as I have ful- unity and welcome the Mashiach as a Tzuri was born and educated in Israel. Tzuri Gueta interpret day fi ve of creation, fi lled and dwelt in this sukkah, so may I guest in our sukkah. He graduated from the Shankar School of when G-d made the sea and all its won- merit in the coming year to dwell in the The installation will be on from Sep- Design in Israel, which proudly ranks as derful creatures? In particular, the very sukkah of the skin of Leviathan next year tember 5 to 24, 6-9 p.m., at The Textile Arts the top ten fashion schools in the world. largest of them all, the taninim. Perhaps in Jerusalem.” Center, 505 Carroll St. in Brooklyn. He invented a cloth made of silicone and Tzuri attempted to envision the female silk. This patented combination allows sea creature in his costume design for Tobi Rubinstein is a retired fashion and marketing executive of 35 years who currently produces him to create the most magical jewelry, Empress Aloi featured in the sci-fi fi lm runway and lifestyle events for NYFW, specializing in Israel’s leading artists and designers. 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Flour Zucchini Fries Breadcrumbs Spices Pam Ranch dressing
Start off by cutting the zucchini into fries, but not too thin. Coat the fries in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Let it sit for a bit, and then discard the liquid that accumulates at the bottom. 1 tablespoon mayonnaise Coat the zucchini in egg wash and then Purple Cabbage ½ teaspoon onion powder a mixture of fl our, breadcrumbs, and the Pinch of parsley fl akes same spices. Lay them on an oiled pan Pasta Salad Pinch of black pepper once tasted delicious zucchini fries at and spray Pam all over. Bake in a 350°F Salt, to taste a restaurant and I knew I had to try oven until they are the perfect crispy his salad is extremely easy, delicious, Ito recreate them. They came out great! color. Serve with dipping sauces, like and is also very versatile! You can re- Place the salad ingredients in a large Would be perfect as a side dish on Sukkot! ketchup and ranch dressing. What I love Tplace items and make it into a com- bowl. Separately, mix the dressing together. using for my ranch dressing is the Lip- plete dinner. Alternatively, add pastrami Coat and toss the salad, and that’s it! Super- Ingredients: ton ranch powder mixed with mayo and and turn it into an awesome deli salad. Get simple and delicious, and it will look so Zucchini water so it is completely pareve. This creative! pretty on your Sukkot table! Shanah tovah! Eggs was so great! I hope you try it. Ingredients: 1½ cups shredded purple cabbage 1 small red onion, chopped 1 cup cooked spaghetti ¼ cup shredded carrots ¼ cup sliced almonds 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Dressing: 4 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar
Mindee Skurowitz is an up-and-coming recipe developer and food designer living in Kew Gar- dens Hills. She loves to cook for her husband Dovid and their 2-year-old son Jordan (and boy, do they love it too!). Follow Mindee on Instagram @munchies.by.mindee and check out her website, www. munchiesbymindee.com, to make sure you don’t miss the next great treat!
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recently came across the following commanded to reside in huts for the story told by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg of duration of the Yom Tov. However, at I Boca Raton. A 70-year-old woman had the same time, we affi rm the eternity of a heart attack and was rushed to the hos- B’nei Yisrael by taking hold of an esrog, pital. While on the operating table she which represents the beauty of eternal had a near-death experience and asked continuity. The esrog is a beautiful fruit Hashem if her time was up. He told her because of its endurance despite any directly that she had a bit over 23 years weather conditions. It is a fruit that blos- left to live. The woman fi gured she would soms and can withstand all the harsh el- to establish our viewpoint on beauty, struggles. take advantage of the situation and maxi- ements, including heat, cold, and stormy which is the triumph to continue and Wishing everyone a beautiful Sukkos mize her time in the hospital. She opted winds. These contrasting concepts seem carry on despite our daily challenges and and a chag samei’ach! for a face-lift, liposuction, changed her hairstyle, and decided to get colored lenses to complete her total makeover. She thought this would be worthwhile A Taste of since she had many more years on earth. with When she came home from the hospital she was crossing the street and got hit by a car. Arriving at Hashem’s doorstep, she demanded, “I thought you said I have an- other 23 years left; why didn’t You save me from the speeding car?!” Hashem an- swered her, “I would have, but I couldn’t Beef Wellington recognize you.”
The Jewish definition of beauty does not necessarily represent the superficial or solely aesthetic. It views beauty as the ability to endure
In Western society, superfi cial beauty 6HUYLQJVXJJHᚔLRQ is highly prized. However, in Jewish cul- ture, the value of beauty in and of itself is not in sync with our values and priori- ties. As quoted in the Proverbs of Shlomo HaMelech, which we recite in Eishes Chayil every Friday night, “Sheker hachein PREP TIME: SERVES: v’hevel hayofi . Ishah yiras Hashem hi tis’halal.” We can certainly fi nd the con- 45 min 4 cept of beauty in the mitzvos of Sukkos. This week, Jews all over the world will be joyously celebrating Sukkos by follow- ing the command to take a “pri eitz ha- dar,” i.e., an esrog. We are all aware that Make this Sukkot table even classier with Jamie Geller’s beef wellington in individual pouches and a vegan there are thousands of varieties of citrus paté that compliments it beautifully. You can use any tender cut of meat, as long as it is thick enough to fruits in the world. How do we know that make sure it doesn’t get overcooked and stays pink in the middle. pri eitz hadar actually refers to the esrog? The word “hadar” means beautiful, and “dar” means to dwell. An esrog is the cit- INGREDIENTS PREPARATION: rus fruit that continuously dwells all year 4 (6-ounce) thickly cut beef steaks (London Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. round, as opposed to the others, which broil or mignon steaks) 6HDVRQERWKVLGHVRIHDFKėOOHWZLWK~WVSVDOWDQGEODFNSHSSHU are seasonal. The Jewish defi nition of +HDWWEVSRLOLQDODUJHVNLOOHWRYHUPHGLXPKLJKKHDW$GGWKHėOOHWVDQGVHDU beauty does not necessarily represent the 1 pound Tnuva’s Maadanot Rolled Puff Pastry for 1 min. on each side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate to cool. superfi cial or solely aesthetic. It views Dough, defrosted 3. Bring the skillet back over high heat and add another tbsp. oil. Add shallots beauty as the ability to endure. 2 egg whites and garlic, and cook for 30 sec., add mushrooms, salt, white pepper and thyme. Another place we fi nd the world ha- 10 ounces white button mushrooms, stemmed Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the liquid has evaporated and the dar is in the command “V’hadarta p’nei DQGėQHO\FKRSSHG mushrooms begin to caramelize (10-12 min.). Add wine and cook until all the zakein,” to honor the beautiful faces of liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat and let cool before using. the elderly. Despite their weathered and 2 tbsp. minced shallots 2QDOLJKWO\ĘRXUHGVXUIDFHFXW7QXYDùVUROOHGSXIISDVWU\LQWR LQFK VTXDUHV wrinkled skin, the beauty of the aged is ½ tsp. minced garlic 6SUHDGRIWKHPXVKURRPPL[WXUHRQWRSRIHDFKėOOHWDQGWRSLWZLWKDODUJH in their wisdom, strength, and determina- 2 tbsp. olive oil VSRRQIXORIYHJDQSDW«3ODFHRQHėOOHW PXVKURRPVLGHGRZQ LQWKHFHQWHURI tion to persevere and continuously serve a puff pastry square. Using a pastry brush, paint the inside edges of the pastry Hashem, despite the diffi cult times. 2½ tbsp. dry white wine with egg wash. Fold the pastry and press the edges to seal. Place seam-side down Sukkos personifi es our transient ex- 1 ¼ tsp. salt on the baking sheet. Brush the egg wash over the tops and sides and bake until istence in this world, and thus we are ½ tsp. black pepper and a pinch of white golden brown, about 20 min. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 min. before pepper serving. Risselle Naimark is a Professional Free- 1 tbsp. fresh thyme lance Makeup Artist and Skincare Consultant. She carries an extensive line of personalized ½ cup vegan paté skincare, cosmetics, and anti-aging products. Risselle is also available for weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, makeup lessons, and all of your beauty needs. She can be reached at 718 263- 5517. Eat well. Eat Tnuva. tnuvausa.com
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Striving to Make Hashem Our “Ozer” Ezras Avoseinu 2
Ezras avoseinu atah hu mei’olam, magen that descendants follow forefathers. He says should ask ourselves the following: Is the remind ourselves that the only reason any- u’moshia… that the word “achareihem” was added to teach knowledge of Emunah so ingrained in our thing happened or didn’t happen was be- The Helper of our Forefathers are You us that it is only in the merit of the Avos that hearts and minds that we actually live our cause that was what Hashem wanted. Eve- alone, forever, Shield and Savior for their salvation comes to their descendants who fol- lives with trust and reliance on Hashem? rything we read or hear is only the “how” children after them in every generation. low after them. He quotes the Rambam (Moreh Do we attribute every event, everything and not the “why.” N’vuchim 3:43), who writes: that comes our way whether major or A beautiful Meshech Chochmah (D’varim ***** “This idea is likewise a critical element mundane, to Hashem? Do we really feel 20:10) we will share (in the future, b’ezras or our Forefathers, known as our of the Torah: I mean to say that whatever that all Hashem sends our way is for our Hashem) writes that bitachon is d’veikus. “Avos” (Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaak- good we have received, and ever will receive benefi t to learn from and to grow closer Trusting and relying only on Hashem for Fov), Hashem was an “Ozer” (from the of Hashem, is owing to the merits of the to Hashem? When we need anything, everything is the greatest attachment to word “ezras”). For their descendants after Patriarchs, who ‘kept the way of Hashem large or small, do we fi rst turn to Hashem Hashem, because it means that we are actu- them, Hashem is a “Moshia” and a “Magen.” to do justice and judgment’ (B’reishis 18:19).” before putting forth our physical efforts? ally thinking about Hashem and cleaving to Moshia means that we are in a state of Do we FIRST ask Him to help us and then Him constantly. May we be zocheh, b’ezras tzarah and Hashem saves us without our Integrating Mitzvos into Our Daily Lives have hope that He will, because He loves Hashem, to grow each day in our bitachon participating in the salvation. This is con- What is the difference between “Emu- us and wants to do chesed for us even if and d’veikus. trasted to Ozer, where Hashem helped the nah” and “Bitachon”? Emunah is the intel- we are undeserving? As part of our new Mitzvah Series, daily Avos, who participated through their total lectual knowledge that Hashem exists, cre- Let’s remember that working on our bi- recordings of less than two minutes each day devotion to Hashem and through their ated the Universe, and guides and oversees tachon is a lifelong quest. The answers to are available. Sign up by sending an email worthy maasim tovim. Our maasim, on the every aspect of the world (Hashgachah Pra- the above questions should be: “I am work- to [email protected] and put the word other hand, are not deemed worthy enough tis, Divine Providence). That doesn’t seem ing on it.” It is not easy when every media “Subscribe” in the Subject line. In addition, of being considered for us to be saved, and to leave much room for Bitachon. What outlet and most people are constantly busy we now have a daily one-minute recording therefore our salvation, post-Avos era, is exactly is Bitachon? Bitachon is the practi- trying to explain why this happened and on Tefi lah and we are starting Shemoneh completely as a result of Hashem’s chesed. cal application of Emunah. It means that why that didn’t happen. People are eager Esrei now. Magen means that Hashem removes any we actually live our lives, on a daily basis, to express their opinions, whether they get To access Audio, Video, and Archives of tzarah before it even reaches us. [Siach trusting and relying on Hashem in every as- paid to do so or not. previous Tefi lah segments, please visit www. Yitzchak, brought in Rinas Chaim] pect of our lives. We must work daily and tirelessly to WeeklyTefi lahFocus.com. Rav Avigdor Miller zt”l points out that the In order to understand whether we word “achareihem” is superfl uous. We all know have attained the level of Bitachon, we You can direct any questions or comments to Eliezer Szrolovits at 917-551-0150.
Birkas HaTorah #9 HHalachicalachic Highlights (For p’sak halachah, please ask your own rav.) Rabbi Ephraim Glatt, Esq.
different for sleeping at night. Indeed, purpose. Evening Nap the Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chayim The Kaf HaChayim (47:27) adds that if 47:12) rules that because the night fol- one is only sleeping for a little bit at night Question: If someone takes a nap for a Birkas HaTorah after sleeping; rather, it is lows the day for the laws of Birkas Ha- in order to have strength to wake up and few hours after davening Maariv and then the new day that causes the Birkas HaTo- Torah, one does not need to make a new learn, no new Birkas HaTorah is recited wakes up to learn before chatzos, does he rah, and therefore a Birkas HaTorah is re- Birkas HaTorah each night, unless he upon waking up. need to recite a Birkas HaTorah? cited every morning regardless of whether sleeps at night. Further, Rav Moshe Sternbuch (T’shuvos Short Answer: The simple reading of one slept the night before or not. Most The implication of this Shulchan Aruch V’Hanhagos 3:149) rules that only one who the Mishnah B’rurah would require a new other poskim disagree with Rabbeinu Tam is that one who sleeps at night must make sleeps a real sleep (“ikar sheinaso”) during Birkas HaTorah. However, because many and hold that sleep causes a new Birkas Ha- a new Birkas HaTorah when he wakes up. the night is required to make a new Birkas other poskim disagree, it is preferable to Torah. The Mishnah B’rurah (28) acknowledges HaTorah when he wakes up. Thus, he rules avoid this situation, or at least sleep in your The Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chayim 47:11) this point and rules that if one slept a “shei- that if one just sleeps for an hour or so at clothes in order to rely on the poskim who is concerned for the opinion of Rabbeinu nas keva” – a “permanent” sleep – on his the beginning of the night – even if consid- hold that you do not make a new Birkas Tam, and thus notes the minhag to not bed at any point during the night, he must ered a sheinas keva, “permanent” sleep – he HaTorah. make a new Birkas HaTorah after sleeping make a Birkas HaTorah when he wakes up. does not make a new Birkas HaTorah when during the day. The Mishnah B’rurah adds that this is even he wakes up. Explanation: according to the poskim who otherwise II. Sleeping During Night were concerned for Rabbeinu Tam; here we IV. Do Pajamas Matter? I. Rabbeinu Tam Against Everyone Despite the Shulchan Aruch’s concern do not follow Rabbeinu Tam and thus make The sefer Birkas HaTorah (p. 30) suggests Rabbeinu Tam (cited in Tosafos, B’rachos for the opinion of Rabbeinu Tam after a new Birkas HaTorah when he wakes up – that one who plans on sleeping for only 11b) holds that one does not make a new sleeping during the day, the halachah is even if not yet morning. a few hours in the beginning of the night should preferably sleep with his clothes III. What Is Night? on and arise before chatzos in order to en- Solution to this issue’s puzzles From the language of the Mishnah sure that he is not obligated to make a new B’rurah, it appears that even if one sleeps Birkas HaTorah when he awakes. for only an hour or two during the begin- Indeed, the Chazon Ish (Orchos Rab- ning of the night, when he wakes up, he beinu 1:86) reportedly ruled that one who makes a new Birkas HaTorah – even if it is sleeps in his clothes at night does not before chatzos. make a new Birkas HaTorah if he arises However, the Aruch HaShulchan disa- before daybreak. On the other hand, one grees. Since Rabbeinu Tam (and those who who sleeps in pajamas would be required are concerned for his opinion) hold that to make a new Birkas HaTorah, even if he sleeping never causes a new Birkas HaTo- sleeps for only an hour at the beginning rah, one who sleeps at night would only of the night. be required to make a new Birkas HaTorah Next week’s topic: You recite the Birkas when he awakes if he awakes after chatzos HaTorah, but speak about another topic be- – in other words, at a time where you can fore reciting Birkas Kohanim. Does your in- make all the other Birchos HaShachar, as terruption require you to repeat the Birkas it already is considered a new day for this HaTorah?
Rabbi Ephraim Glatt, Esq. is Assistant to the Rabbi at the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills and a practicing litigation attorney. Questions? Comments? Email [email protected].
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Vol. VII No. 37 (#279) • September 20, 2018 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] 59 Style Myths DDebunkedebunked Meira E. Schneider-Atik dark neutral is fi ne if it fl atters daughter’s bat mitzvah. Again, you; black is a great option, but versatility is key and that’s why so are charcoal and navy (my I love suits. husband’s choice). If you prefer a As for smaller details… no Special Events For Men more classic look, go with a shirt matter what, dress shoes and in white or a pastel, but make dress socks are both musts here. sure it fl atters you. For exam- If you have health issues and need Myth: For the men, special events demand only one type of outfi t. ple, if pure white doesn’t fl atter sneakers, there are sneakers out there you, go with off-white. If your in black and in refi ned shapes that Truth: You have a lot of options. personal style is more creative, pass as dress shoes, so look for those wear a shirt in a brighter color. If (my dad loves them). your style is more edgy, go with a dark-color- On your head, if you like a black hat, wear t may seem as if the men have it so much They’re versatile that way. As long as they’re ed shirt. For your tie, follow the same rules, one. If you prefer a basic dark kippah, wear easier than women. We have so many clean and neat and fl attering, they’ll work but keep in mind that if your shirt is printed, that. If you like a kippah srugah (like my hus- Ioptions for every context while men just well for you. your tie should be solid and vice-versa. band and our dads), wear one as long as it’s have pants and a shirt. But you men Which brings me to a major point: Your If the invitation says “black tie,” then it de- neat and clean and the design is a sophisti- do have options even within that for suits have to fi t and fl atter you. That’s why I pends. In most Jewish circles, your suit and cated one. I love the abstract Israeli patterns. every context, and you may certainly like suit separates. Pre-coordinated suits are tie would be fi ne, but in the secular world Some men prefer the extra-large kippot and take advantage. cut for one set of proportions that may you would need more of a tuxedo. If you like that’s fi ne too (my sons won’t wear anything From me, you get the truth. or may not fi t your body. If it doesn’t a tuxedo and the cost is within your budget, else). I do feel that every man needs fi t your body, you’ll need a lot of al- go ahead and buy one or rent one as needed. Make sure your face also looks neat and to have at least a couple of suits terations. With separates, you can I happen to like a classic tuxedo look with clean. If you wear facial hair, your beard in his wardrobe. By “suit” I refer wear a jacket in your size from one a black jacket, black pants, white shirt, and should be neat and combed and trimmed to dress trousers with a matching rack with pants in your size and get black bow-tie. As always, it has to fi t and fl at- as needed and your mustache should not jacket. And I stand by what I’ve the same look, but with a better fi t. ter. I also happen to prefer a vest as opposed fall into your mouth. If you don’t wear facial said before when I say that your You also have to consider the to a cummerbund. hair, make sure you shave no later than one suits do not have to be pre-coor- details. The shoulders must fall However, you can get a similarly formal day before the event so that you don’t have dinated. If a jacket and matching on your shoulders and the sleeves look with your suit in black, navy, or charcoal stubble. pants sold together as one unit should reach the base of your hand. if you wear a satin necktie in black, white, Gentlemen, yes, you have to look refi ned do work well for you, then yes, The pants waist should fall on your or silver. I dressed my husband this way for and appropriate for special events, but you it can make things easier when waist and the rise must be just long our cousin’s black-tie wedding and he liked do have options within that. Take advantage shopping, but if the pre-coordinated enough to give you comfort without it so much that he chose to wear it for our as you please, and relax and enjoy yourselves. suits do not work well for you, then shortening your legs. The pants legs suit separates are a good option. A jack- should be straight and fall on your Meira E. Schneider-Atik is a wardrobe organizer, personal shopper, jewelry designer, and et in your size plus matching pants in shoes, but not to the fl oor. fashion writer/blogger and speaker. She helps women look great while saving time, effort, and your size does count as a suit. So now, what do you do with this money, all within tznius guidelines, and she’ll add to that with custom-designed jewelry. Read The reason I insist on having a cou- for special events? more about her ideas on her blog- www.truetzniutistruebeauty.wordpress.com. She also has ple of suits is that they work well for In most cases, a dark suit and a tie is a YouTube channel, “Look Your Best in Mitpachot,” where she does head-wrapping tutorials, more formal workplaces, job interviews, refi ned and formal enough for Shab- and she is also available for private demonstrations. She can be reached at (718) 644-6135 or at Shabbat, Yom Tov, and special events. bat, Yom Tov, and special events. Any [email protected].
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By Rabbi Sholom Steinig to downloads of Rabbi Rakefet’s baseball son who submits all 10 answers with free shiurim, found on YUTorah.org, is perfect. vintage baseball cards. There are exhibits should mention here that if you don’t In addition to a three-hour eulogy of Joe on the Negro Leagues, Latino players (the know that HOF stands for “Hall of DiMaggio, there is also “Why Talmidei Cha- Jewish ballplayers exhibit of a number of IFame,” you might not fi nd this article chamim Love Baseball.” Having heard these years ago is unfortunately not on perma- to be worth your time. If you love baseball, multiple times, we went with a recording nent display), the Girls Professional League, though, as I do, Cooperstown, New York, of readings of great baseball tales, like John and special players like Babe Ruth. Abbott should be on your short list of must-see Updike’s “Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu” about and Costello get their own corner with a places, and a short, two-day visit is enough Ted William’s last-ever at bat (a memorable constantly running video of their classic to charge your batteries right up to the start home run) and Bart Giamatti’s “The Green “Who’s on First” routine. of the school year and even beyond. Fields of the Mind,” a beautiful meditation The main industry of Cooperstown is The best way to begin any vacation trip about the signifi cance of baseball in the baseball, of course, and there are plenty is to set the mood. I was fortunate last mind and the soul of a fan. As it turned out, of shops to indulge your baseball prefer- week to attend the Queens Jewish Com- we were later asked a trivia question about ences. You can fi nd baseball cards and au- munity Council’s annual dinner, this year the Splinters’ last home run, and the chaza- tographs, vintage baseball equipment, T- celebrating the 50th year of the council’s rah (review) in the car didn’t hurt (who am I shirts and hoodies, water bottles, pencils, good works. The guest speaker was Jew- kidding? Of course I knew that one!). and just about anything you can imagine ish baseball hero Art Shamsky, who shared After arriving around 1 p.m. and fi nding with either the logo of the Hall or of your EEliezerliezer SSarlesarles iiss ppresentedresented bbyy a BBaseballaseball with us how he took off Erev Rosh HaShan- parking, we headed straight for the Hall. (A favorite team. 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SStatuestatues ooff RRobertooberto of 1-0 (baseball history fans: in both games, a membership not only saves time – and that offers a one-day excursion rate that al- CClementelemente aandnd JJackieackie RRobinsonobinson llookook oonn iinn the only run was driven in by the starting often signifi cant expense – but Sarah, the lows you to ride as many times as you like. aapprovalpproval pitcher!), Shamsky came back to the club to young woman at the members-only line You can see the Farmers’ Museum (imagine fi nd a note on his locker, basically telling and counter, is a nice Jewish girl who actu- a real-life Little House on the Prairie), and him that they could win without him, and ally grew up in Queens before settling up- an art museum that includes a full exhibit swering a question tossed out to the entire he could celebrate a Jewish holiday when- state. I remembered her brother and sister- about favorite son James Fenimore Cooper, audience, the moderator asks nine multi- ever he wanted! Mr. Shamsky is a pleasant in-law, who were old college friends.) The whose father established Cooperstown. ple-choice questions about the minutiae of and approachable gentleman who appar- fi rst stop is the Hall of Fame Gallery, where The author of The Last of the Mohicans is the game. I’ve participated in this quiz in ently enjoys having his picture taken with the plaques of baseball’s greatest may be considered by many to be the fi rst great the past, even winning a couple of times. strangers and is a truly entertaining speak- seen. We check out the new plaques, pay American author. Consolation prizes include HOF magazines er –the perfect prelude to a trip celebrating our respects to the older ones, each of us What has become a personal favorite is and baseball cards, while a winner receives our national pastime. choosing his own personal favorites—Eli’s the So You Think You Know Baseball trivia The ride to Cooperstown from Queens favorite player is Jackie Robinson, mine quiz. For those who qualify by correctly an- CONTINUED ON P. 66 is at least four hours, so plan to have ap- (remember that I grew up in Philadelphia) propriate distractions in the car, especially is Richie Ashburn. Then a spin around the Rabbi Sholom Steinig, who roots for both the Mets and the Yankees as long as it’s not at the if you have young passengers. I went this whole building, choosing where to spend expense of the Phillies, teaches the popular Chumash class for ladies at the Young Israel of Kew year with my grandson Eliezer, and since I more time and where to pass through Gardens Hills, and leads a High Holiday minyan in the KGH community. For information about banned video games during the trip, I had quickly. The Hall offers a printed trivia quiz either of these, or for more info about the next Kosher Kooperstown Trip, drop him a line at Reb- to fi nd something we could do. Listening for kids, and they reward every young per- [email protected].
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By Sergey Kadinsky The Costco at Sunset Park can be a crowded experience, with its generous halal and kosher sections designed for the borough’s two growing religions. While my wife shops n previous years, the Queens Jewish Link has kept its Chol HaMoed Guide to Parks these monstrously huge and seemingly endless aisles, I take my children to Bush Termi- within the borders of Queens. Although our pride in The World’s Borough can be de- nal Park. Formerly a polluted waterfront parcel, it opened as a park in 2014. Sandwiched scribed as hyperlocal nationalism, we recognize that in this city there’s always some- between actively used warehouses and freight railroad tracks, the park’s entrance on 43rd I st thing new to see. Here are a few Brooklyn parks that are worth a visit in the coming days. Street and 1 Avenue is hard to fi nd, and the park does not have a playground. But it has Full disclosure: I work for the Parks Department during the day. unobstructed views of the Statue of Liberty and a grassy hill to take in the harbor breeze. Bring a Frisbee or a kite. New Parks in Brooklyn Coney Island Brooklyn Bridge Park
Formerly a waterfront of shipping terminals, in the past decade the stretch of the East If anyone would have predicted a year ago that there will be more rides coming to River between the Brooklyn Bridge and Atlantic Avenue has been subject to a postmod- Coney Island, I would have responded, “Keep dreaming.” Condos and retail chains, but ern style landscape transformation. Aside from its million-dollar views of the Financial actual roller coasters? No way! This past summer, I took my children to Coney Island District, the park offers a diverse variety of naturalistic and post-industrial terrains. Cram- three times out of sheer disbelief that there was so much to do along the Boardwalk. ming as many activities as possible into one park, this 85-acre coastal strip includes grassy The New York Aquarium is nearly rebuilt after being walloped by Hurricane Sandy in fi elds, a non-swimming beach, sports courts, and a ferry connection to Governors Island. late 2012. Its new shark exhibit has become its fl agship attraction, contained inside a As a father of two children, my fascination with this park is its four themed playgrounds: spiral building whose exterior wall resembles the scales of a fi sh. In the shadow of the Swing Valley, Slide Mountain, Sandbox Village, and a Water Lab. For the last one, dress Wonder Wheel, Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park is open through Wednesday, October 31. I your child in a bathing suit. When my wife shops for furniture at the IKEA in Red Hook, manage my daughter’s desire to never leave the park by handing her four tickets. She this park is a ten-minute ride from the Swedish furniture retailer. chooses the rides and once the tickets run out, she understands that we cannot go on any more rides. Next to Deno’s is Luna Park, brought back to the map for the fi rst time since 1944 when the original Luna Park burned down. Here, too, there are kiddie rides, Domino Park arcades, and roller coasters. Back in early June, a new park opened on the Williamsburg waterfront on the site of the former Domino Sugar refi nery. Privately owned Aviator Sports and Events Center and operated, it is part of a larger redevelopment At the southern tip of Flatbush Avenue is Floyd Bennett Field, a former airport that of the post-industrial waterfront into luxury is part of Gateway National Recreation Area. Park insiders know of this site as the only residences, offi ces, and parks. As with Brooklyn legal campground inside the city’s parks. Others know about Dead Horse Bay, built on Bridge Park, this new green space is divided into 19th century landfi ll, where rocks and seashells are mixed with bottle fragments from theme zones for different age groups and types that time period. There’s also a mini-golf course and visitors’ center with early avia- of recreational activities. At its northern end is tion history. The Aviator Center is also inside this park, used for a variety of sports an elevated walkway and preserved cranes that including hockey. So if winter cannot come soon enough for you, if this Chol HaMoed make for ideal photo backdrops. In the middle forecast is as rainy as nearly half of this past summer, lace up your skates and take to is a playground that evokes the machinery of the ice for a change. the sugar refi nery, providing an interpretive experience for children. Beyond the park, the hipster side of Williamsburg is fi lled with legal graffi ti, street art, and elaborate advertising murals that have lent themselves to walking New Parks in the Bronx tours. A few blocks to the south is the chasidic section of Williamsburg, where you can do kosher shopping and buy religious literature in Yiddish and Hebrew. Aside from its famous zoo, botanical garden, and major league baseball team, there are a few recent additions to the Boogie Down Borough that provide the views, nature, and Bush Terminal Park let off energy. High Bridge The oldest bridge connecting to Manhattan is not the Brooklyn Bridge. Completed 35 years before the downtown tourist landmark, this pedestrian crossing above the Harlem River once carried the city’s drinking water over the Harlem River valley. Its repetitive arches evoke the aqueducts of the Roman Empire, and one can imagine what the val- ley below looked like before highways and railroads used it as a route. The walkway is covered in brick with engraved medallions depicting the history of High Bridge. In the 1970s, when the Bronx experienced urban decay and crime, the walkway was closed to the public. It reopened amid celebration in 2015, serving as a scenic and less crowded alterna- CONTINUED ON P. 68
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Vol. VII No. 37 (#279) • September 20, 2018 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] 65 A HOF-Worthy Vacation Trip RENT SOME FUN! CONTINUED FROM P. 62 our pre-packed dinner there is usually SPECIALTY BIKES, WATER RENTALS & MORE! time to learn a bit. Most hotels usually color photos of baseball greats. This year, offer something at breakfast that is not after answering correctly about Johnny a problem—like orange juice and fresh Vander Meer and Allie Reynolds and the fruit—and other items that may have a no-hitters that made them famous, Eli good hechsher, like cold cereal, yogurt, QUEENS and I were confronted with a ninth-in- and oatmeal cups that just require hot 2 Locations in Flushing ning question about an All-Star game in water. After Shacharis and breakfast the Meadows Corona Park the 1950s and...we didn’t have a clue. The trip back to Cooperstown takes us past only “lifeline” we had left was to poll the the Cooperstown Bat Factory, where they BROOKLYN audience, so to the audience we turned. show how a bat is made, from tree to fi n- Marine Park, Lakeside Prospect The folks there admitted they had no clue ished product. They even have fl oor sam- Park & Bensonhurst Park as to the correct answer, but the majority ples for sale at a signifi cant discount over chose one, and we went with it. Amaz- their storefront in Cooperstown. This is a STATEN ISLAND ingly, they were right. And that was when fascinating and fun part of the trip too. 2 Locations at FDR Boardwalk Open for Sukkot we learned that the Hall had decided to Back to Cooperstown, for more ex- upgrade the prizes this year. Eliezer was hibits, more shopping, more trivia, and Products & hours vary by location. 8)&&-'6/3&/5"-4þ$0.Ğ(805) 650-7770 presented with an offi cial Hall of Fame then time to get back to Queens. The trip Roberto Clemente commemorative bat! home is part of the experience, though. An upgrade indeed. A stop in Woodbourne to daven at the The only thing missing from the Woodbourne Shul, which has non-stop whole setting, of course, is support for minyanim after mid-afternoon, was spe- the halachic lifestyle. While you can see cial this year, the fi rst time I ever made plenty about Sandy Koufax and Hank this trip on a Wednesday-Thursday. In Greenberg, there is certainly no kosher honor of Erev Shabbos, the Nikolsburger shopping nearby, and while you always Rebbe himself was serving bowls of hot see a few kipot around the Hall, I have cholent. We greeted the Rebbe and en- only been able to raise a Minchah minyan joyed the treat, then ran across the street once over the past 10 years. We’ve learned for dinner at Dougie’s, then back to shul to come with a cooler packed with deli for Maariv. 5351 111th Street and plenty of snacks for the car ride and The beauty of this trip is that no Jewish for break time when needed. The nearest value—kashrus, davening with a minyan, reliable minyan is in Albany, about an learning Torah—has to be compromised. hour-and-a-half ride. The Hall closes at It is relatively easy to slot all of these fi ve, and Minchah in Albany at the end of things into the packed schedule. My only August is about the same time as here in hope is that one of these years I’ll con- happy Queens, so there is time for a little more vince a minyan of men to travel with me, shopping before getting into the car to so we can actually stay overnight in Coop- go to shul. There are hotels within a cou- erstown, without the additional round SUKKOT! ple of miles of the Albany shul, and after trip to Albany. 248-797-5980 VORTS, Model trains are fun for BAR MITZVAS, SHEVA the whole family! BRACHOS This Chol Hamoed, bring your children to see the huge, historic, and fun Model Train Display right here in Kew Gardens Hills!
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Queens Museum New York City Building • Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queensmuseum.org
Located inside a building designed for the 1939-1940 World’s Fair, its top attraction is the Panorama of NYC, the largest architectural model in the world. If you have relatives tive to the Brooklyn Bridge and High Line. The Bronx entrance is near University Avenue coming in from out of town and there is no time to take them on a tour of the fi ve bor- and West 170th Street, and the Manhattan entrance is near Amsterdam Avenue and West oughs, the Panorama will suffi ce. I’ve done this for my family members. Instead of sitting 172nd Street. On that side, the former reservoir that was part of the original city aqueduct in traffi c to visit Manhattan, your Panorama visit should be followed up with a group was repurposed as an outdoor pool in the 1930s. photo by the country’s largest globe, the unoffi cial symbol of our borough. Barretto Point Park Bukharian Museum Sixth Floor of Queens Gymnasia • 60-05 Woodhaven Boulevard Call Aron Aronov at 718-896-8999 Many of our readers ei- ther know Bukharian Jews as neighbors or happen to be themselves Bukharian, so why does there need to be a museum? For his- torian Aron Aronov, it is a place to tell the stories of families through artifacts collected over the course of a quarter century, re- sulting in the narrative of a community. What began as a collection in his basement is now in a school where the leaders of the next gen- In 2006, a vacant 11-acre waterfront lot surrounded by warehouses and overlooking eration in this community learn about their heritage. Numerous diplomats, politicians, three restricted islands was dedicated as a park. It has a lawn, non-swimming beach, philanthropists, and regular people have been here. As a historian, I fi nd Aronov’s do-it- playground, pier, and signs that explain two of the islands in view. North Brother Island yourself museum an inspiration, and so do many larger museums, which often borrow functioned until 1963 as a quarantine hospital but today is a bird sanctuary with plants his artifacts for their exhibits on Central Asian Jews. enveloping the haunting hospital ruins. South Brother Island is a former retreat of early Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert. There are no signs explaining the 413-acre Rikers Island, but if you’ve been reading my past articles, this one also has a long and notorious history that New York Hall of Science many prison reform advocates would like to put to an end. The naturalistic landscape of 47-01 111th Street, Corona the park offers hints as to how the South Bronx shoreline appeared before the arrival of nysci.org industry and urbanization. Mill Pond Park Beneath the elevated structure of the Major Deegan Expressway, south of Yankee Sta- dium, used to be the Bronx Terminal Market, a set of wholesale warehouses. Redeveloped as a shopping center in 2009, it includes a waterfront park that is a more modest version of Brooklyn Bridge Park and Gantry Plaza State Park. It has the playground, lawn, and his- toric signs. Again, while the wife shops, daddy can spend a couple of hours here with the children. But it may be better to hold this one until next year, when the Bronx Children’s Museum will arrive at its new home inside this park.
Museums
Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria • Movingimage.us Located on the same block as the active What began as an exhibit for the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair has since expanded Kaufman Studios, this museum is fi lled in 1971, 1986, and 2004, each time reopening with new offerings such as a planetarium, with fi lm technology artifacts going back indoor play area for infants, art exhibition space, restored Atlas and Titan rockets, and more than a century. Aside from a century the Science Playground with mini-golf, the largest playground of its kind in the West- of fi lm technology, the museum is popular ern Hemisphere. Hands-on, interactive, energetic, and educational, the Hall of Science for its ongoing Jim Henson exhibit that in- demonstrates an engaging approach towards the interplay of nature and technology in cludes props used for the Muppets and Ses- resolving the mysteries of the universe. ame Street. CONTINUED ON P. 69
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Louis Armstrong House Museum 34-56 107th Street, Corona www.louisarmstronghouse.org This museum defi nes the term “neighborhood celebrity.” From 1943 until his death in 1971, this townhouse was home to the world’s leading jazz musician, one who gave free lessons and bought ice cream for local children. The inside is nearly untouched from the day of his death. A guide push- es a button and Satchmo’s voice gives you tidbits on his life along with a few tunes from his cornet. It’s as if he never left the place.
Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park www.queensfarm.org administered parks ringing the city’s oceanic shores. Along with vacant military structures, Fort Tilden has a pristine beach fi lled with seashells and wildlife. Forests
Forest Park Bound by Park Lane South, Park Lane, Union Turnpike, Myrtle Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard. www.nycgovparks.org/parks/forestpark
Sure our borough has plenty of green rooftops, community gardens, backyard plots, and windowsill spices, but the largest and last true farm in the borough is in Floral Park, taking up 47 acres. In operation since 1697, this farm has livestock, heavy farm machinery, planting fi elds, and a vineyard. Events on its calendar include a children’s carnival, an- tique motor show, and a Native American pow-wow. Fortresses
Forest Park sits atop the terminal moraine, a ridge of heavily wooded hills sculpted Fort Totten Park during the last ice age that spans the length of Long Island. Its main thoroughfare, Forest www.nycgovparks.org/parks/forttotten Park Drive, was designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and features a de- 718-352-4793 sign similar to Central Park and Prospect Park. The third largest park in Queens, it includes a historic carousel, greenhouse, band shell, golf course, sports fi elds, and monuments. Near Woodhaven Boulevard is Strack Pond, and closer to Park Lane South and Myrtle Avenue is a pine grove. Were it not for the noise of Jackie Robinson Parkway, which runs through the park, the forested scene couldn’t feel more distant from being in the city.
Alley Pond Park Bound by Little Neck Bay, Long Island Expressway, Union Turnpike, between Springfi eld Boulevard, Douglaston Parkway www.nycgovparks.org/parks/alley-pond-park
A pristine peninsula at the borough’s northeast tip surrounds a preserved Civil War fortress. Feel the breeze of salt air from the Long Island Sound as you walk through the tunnels connecting the fortress with the park. As the park still shares the peninsula with a National Guard Reserve base and a Fire Department training academy, you may still pass by companies of young recruits jogging to humorous rhymes barked out by their drill instructors. Located in a deep ravine in eastern Queens, this park offers geological variety, includ- ing freshwater and saltwater wetlands, tidal fl ats, meadows, and forests, an ecosystem Fort Tilden with plenty of birds and animals on view. The Alley Pond Environmental Center on North- 169 State Rd, Breezy Point ern Boulevard offers hands-on displays and hiking trails with signs that explain the park’s www.nps.gov/gate/learn/historyculture/fort-tilden.htm • 718-338-3799 ecology. Among the park’s trees, the most distinguished is the 133-foot Queens Giant, a Amid the wild dunes, what appear to be hilltops are concrete installations that were tulip tree that may be the tallest and the oldest living organism in the city. It is estimated designed to protect New York during both World Wars and the Cold War. Decommissioned to be between 350 and 450 years of age. in 1974, Fort Tilden is a unit of the Gateway National Recreation Area, a series of federally CONTINUED ON P. 71
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Parks and Playgrounds Kissena Park Bounded by Oak Avenue, 164th Street, Booth Memorial Avenue, We’ve already mentioned the Science Playground as one option for your toddler, but Kissena Boulevard, and Rose Avenue here are a few more to make the most of the “exploring phase” as your children take their fi rst steps. My 2-year-old daughter has been to all of the parks mentioned below and heart- ily approves of their place in this guide.
Gantry Plaza State Park Center Boulevard between North Basin Road and 50th Avenue Long Island City
Flushing The playground near the corner of Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue is located in a quiet but popular corner of the park in close proximity to Kissena Lake. As soon as your little ones are done climbing and swinging, let her watch the bocce ball roll at a nearby court, or take them to the water’s edge to look for turtles and ducks.
This park, opened in 2008 with postmodern-style landscaping, preserves the industri- Rockaway Boardwalk al past of the site, most notably with a pair of gantry cranes that lifted railroad cars off Between Beach 9th and Beach 116th Streets • The Rockaways barges and onto tracks. The playground overlooks the East River and offers colorful play equipment situated on a very soft surface.
Hunters Point South Waterfront Park Center Boulevard between 50th Avenue and 54th Avenue Long Island City
The symbol of the rebuilt Rockaways is the oceanfront boardwalk, built out of ma- terials designed to withstand a storm surge. Along its route one can fi nd postmodern style playgrounds with skateboarding parks. Along the way, there’s Arverne By The Sea, an urban renewal project that put Jersey Shore-style houses within walking distance of low-income projects - old and new oceanfront living.
Celebrating our 18th Anniversary and many more Eden to come!
This city-operated counterpart to Gantry Plaza opened in 2013 with its own examples of adaptive reuse of a former rail yard and includes a waterfront promenade, picnic lawn, and playground. Don’t be surprised to see so many Satmar families enjoying this Queens Palace park during Chol HaMoed. Williamsburg is ten minutes away by car. The NYC Ferry dock at this park takes the public to other locations along the East River at the cost of a subway Luxurious • Elegant • Affordable ride, but without the signal problems. SPECTACULAR EVENT FACILITIES Socrates Sculpture Park 32-01 Vernon Blvd. • Astoria The exclusive amenities we offer will www.socratessculpturepark.org create a lasting impression
Additional 420 Flushing Avenue In my teenage years, when my parents went shopping to the Costco in Astoria, I spent parking facility that half hour (at least) on the neighboring property, Socrates Sculpture Park. Boasting the for better valet Brooklyn, NY 11205 largest collection of outdoor art in the city, it also offers views of Roosevelt Island’s light- service house and Manhattan. A short walk from this park is the Astoria dock for the NYC Ferry, 718.522.0600 which takes the public to other locations along the East River at the cost of a subway ride, edenpalaceny.com but without the track work that slows down trains running below the river.
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By QJL/JLNJ Staff ement buildings that have been restored The Uncommons NYC One of the largest and most inno- to look just as they did a century ago. The Find yourself in NYC on Chol Hamoed vative natural history museums in the Chol HaMoed dates: Museum recommends both a guided tour with a few free hours? Visit the Uncom- world. 10:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. daily. Wednesday, September 26 - of the buildings and a walking tour of the mons, the city’s only board game cafe. Sunday September 30 neighborhood to gain the best grasp of the Choose from an array of games: they’ve got Central Park immigrant experience. it all, from the more conventional Scrabble Address: 59th St to 110 St. Admissions: $20-25 or Clue, to games you may not have played Phone: 212-360-3456 New York Hours: Visitor Center: 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 before, such as Code Names or Resistance: Lots of fun for the entire family - try the p.m. Sun-Tues, check website for tour times Coup. Order a coffee, beer, or another bev- zoo! Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum Address: 103 Orchard Street, New York, erage as you let the games begin. Bringing Address: Hudson River at W 46th St and NY 10002 in outside kosher food is permitted. Bryant Park 12th Ave Pier 86 Phone: 877-975-3786 Admission: $5 Address: Behind the NY Public Library Phone: 212-245-0072 Email: [email protected] Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 11 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 between 40th and 42nd Streets & 5th and Call or go online for prices. Open every Website: tenement.org a.m.- 12 p.m. weekdays 6th Ave. day. Address: 230 Thompson St, NY, NY 10012 Phone: 212-768-4242 National Historic Landmark depicts American Museum of Natural History Phone: 646-543-9215 New bathrooms have made the news. WW II history, the modern Navy, outer Explore the incredible and education- Email: [email protected] Fresh fl owers and attendants enhance the space, deep sea exploration and early avi- al exhibitions at the Museum of Natural Website: uncommonsnyc.com look. ation. History. Take tours and learn more about dinosaurs, mummies, ancient cultures, the Gulliver’s Gate Battery Park Ellis Island and Liberty Island Boat Tour planets, and much more. Before you go, Leave the Land of Large and enter an Address: Battery Street to South Street Visit the former immigration center of make sure to watch the movie “Night at the amazing new experience, located at the Phone: 212 -60-3456 Ellis Island and learn about our nation’s Museum” because it’ll be fun to see what crossroads of the world, Times Square. Free activities for kids all weather related. history in the Ellis Island Immigration Mu- you can recognize from the movie! A full city block wide, Gulliver’s Gate is a seum, then venture to Liberty Island and Admissions fee: Pay-what-you-wish ad- technologically advanced, interactive and Grand Central Terminal climb to the crown of the Statue of Liber- mission (recommended: children $13, adult immersive world of miniatures that will Address: 87 E 42nd Street at Park Avenue ty. Additionally, get a boat tour of the New $23) ignite your imagination and challenge your Phone: 212-935-3960 York Harbor. Hours: 10 a.m.- 5:45 p.m. perspective. Built as a magnifi cent example of art. Tickets: $12-21.50 Address: Central Park West & 79th St, Admission: ages 3-12 and seniors 65 and Sixty integrated railroad tracks act as a Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM New York, NY 10024 over: $27 at the box offi ce or $22 online transport hub for over 500,000 people dai- Ferry Addresses: Castle Clinton in Bat- Phone: (212) 769-5100 Ages 13 to 64: $36 at the box offi ce or $31 ly. Tours of the terminal are available. Beau- tery Park, Manhattan, NY, or Liberty State Website: http://www.amnh.org online tifully lit at holiday time. Park, 200 Morris St, Jersey City, NJ, 07305 Contact customercare@gulliversgate. Phone: 877-523-9849 Governors Island com for groups of 15 or more. Empire State Building Email: [email protected] Hop on a ferry leaving from the Battery Address: 216 West 44th Street, New York, Address: 350 5th Ave at 34th Street Website: https://www.statuecruises.com Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan. NY 10036 (between 7th Ave & 8th Ave) Phone: 212-736-3100 Free on Sundays and $2 on weekdays, the Hours: October - May: 7 days a week: Hours: 8 a.m. - 2 a.m. daily Escape the Room NYC ferry will carry you to Governors Island, a 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. One of the world’s most famous sky- Gather family and friends for the ulti- retired military base for the U.S. Army and scrapers. Observation decks are on the mate team building exercise- get locked in the Coast Guard. The Island, which was re- The Roosevelt Island Tramway 86th and 102nd fl oors. On a clear day visi- a puzzle room and solve the clues to escape cently opened to the public, serves as New 591 Main St., Roosevelt Island, NY 10044 bility should be 80 miles. together! Escape the Room, located in both York’s shared space for art and play. Rent Manhattan Terminal at E 60th St and Downtown and Midtown NYC, offers sever- a bike and explore the Island, from the 2nd Ave. New York Water Taxi al different themed rooms. No skills are re- iconic Hammock Grove, to the play foun- The tramway was opened in 1976 as Phone: 212-742-1969 quired, just curiosity and a desire to unlock tains and Slide Hill, to Fort Jay and Castle a means to shuttle residents to and from Buy an all day pass and spend the day on the door before 60 minutes are up. Williams. Get some dirt underneath your Manhattan. The Tram holds 125 persons the water with stops wherever you choose. Fee: $28-30 per person fi ngernails by visiting the farm animals in and is the only commuter cable car in Hours: Games start every 90 minutes or the Compost Learning Center and learning North America. It travels a distance of 3,100 Staten Island Ferry so, check website about agriculture at the Teaching Garden. feet at an average speed of 16 mph in 4 ½ Phone: 718-815-BOAT Address: 24 West 25th, New York, NY Play a game of mini golf at the innovative minutes, at a maximum height of 250 feet. Admission: Still free!!!!!!! 10010 (Midtown), 107 Suffolk, New York, NY Figment Mini Golf Park. Phone: 212-832 4543 Address: Whitehall Ferry Terminal in 10002 (Downtown) Hours: Mon-Fri: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sat-Sun: Lower Manhattan Phone: 347-954-9160 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Runs every 30 minutes between 7 a.m. Email: [email protected] Ferry Addresses: Battery Maritime Build- Address: Pier 83, W 42nd St at 12th Av- and 11:00 p.m. Website: static.escapetheroomnyc.com ing, 10 South Street. Pier 6, Atlantic Avenue enue and Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway. Phone: 212-563-3200 Legoland Discovery Center Westchester Bronx Zoo Email: [email protected] Comprehensive 3-hour tour that loops Take your family to the “indoor LEGO Visit the largest urban zoo in the coun- Website: govisland.com completely around Manhattan accompa- playground” with two rides, several themed try to see wondrous animal exhibits includ- nied by lively narration. There is also a two LEGO building areas and a 4D theater. See ing Madagascar!, Congo Gorilla Forest, Ti- Ripley’s Believe It or Not! hour Semi-Circle Cruise. For something giant LEGO models, get a “factory tour” and ger Mountain, and African Plains. Witness Have you ever wondered about the completely different and which kids love learn from the best builders around in the penguin and sea lion feedings. Ride the zoo height of the tallest man ever, hoped to try the Beast, a 30 minute speedboat ride. Master Building Academy. shuttle, watch a movie in the 4D theater, see an authentic albino giraffe, or wanted Admissions: $16-30 and ride the bug carousel (each $6, shuttle to witness the portrait of Albert Einstein Statue of Liberty Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. is weekends only). made from toast? Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Phone: 212-363-3200 Address: 39 Fitzgerald Street, Yonkers, Admissions: $26.95 children under 12, is a museum in which children and adults Ferry available from Battery Park 9:30 NY 10710 $36.95 adults 13+ can immerse themselves into the world a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Phone: 866-243-0770 Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM of the unbelievable. It is home to various Website: westchester.legolanddiscovery- Address: 2300 Southern Boulevard, exhibits portraying unusual and out of the Museum of Jewish Heritage center.com Bronx, New York 10460 ordinary people, animals and artifacts. The Address: 36 Battery Park Pl Phone: 718-220-5100 experience is exciting, interesting and en- Phone: 646-437 4200 Email: [email protected] tertaining to kids and adults alike. Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily except Brooklyn Website: bronxzoo.com Admissions: Child (Age 4-12) $18.36, Adult Shabbat and holidays (Age 16+) $23.96 (on line prices) Many interesting exhibits check online Jewish Children’s Museum NY Tenement Museum Hours: 9 a.m.-1 a.m. to see the schedule. Address: 792 Eastern Parkway Learn about the lives of residents of Address: 234 West 42nd Street, New York, Phone: 718-467-0600 New York City’s Lower East Side tenement NY 10036 American Museum Programs for all children in an educa- apartments in the 19th and 20th centuries. Phone: 212-398-3133 of Natural History tional and entertaining format. Many of the residents were immigrants, Email: [email protected] Address: 79th St at Central Park W. and many were Jewish. Tour the actual ten- Website: ripleysnewyork.com Phone: 212-769-5100 CONTINUED ON P. 75
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CONTINUED FROM P. 73 Website: www.nps.gov/pagr Escape Room New Jersey tractions that are key in the history of Address: 157 A Main Street, Hackensack America. View the Liberty Bell, Indepen- Monsey Circle Line Statue of Liberty Ferry Phone: 201-815-1784 dence Hall (where the Declaration of Inde- from Liberty State Park Solve the mystery and have loads of fun pendence and Constitution were signed) Turtle Boo Located only 2,000 feet from the Stat- doing it! the President’s House outdoor museum, Address: 175 East Central Avenue Spring ue of Liberty. Information available about the National Constitution Center, and Valley 10977 the Statue and Ellis Island. Take advantage Catch Air Paramus much more. If you are interested in histo- Phone: 845-746-2100 of playground, liberty walk, lookout point Open Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday 10 ry or are a proud American, INHP can’t be Website: www.turtleboo.com and nature trail. a.m. – 6 p.m. missed. Hours: Open daily from 11 a.m. - 8:00 Address: Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City Address: 224 Rte 4 E at Forest, lower level Admissions: Varies by attraction, several p.m., Fridays until 1 hour before Shabbat. Phone: 201-915-3403 of ShopRite (including Liberty Bell and Independence Call to see if reservations are necessary. Phone: 201-620-2125 Hall) are free Totally kosher facility - snack bar - some- Van Saun Park and Bergen County Zoo Hours: Varies by attraction thing to eat for everyone. Within its 146 acres, Van Saun County Address: 6th and Market Streets, Phila- Park offers a wide-range of activities that is Connecticut delphia, PA 19106 sure to please the entire family. Some of its Website: Varies by attraction (visitphilly. New Jersey popular attractions include the nationally PEZ Visitor Center com is a good place to start) accredited Bergen County Zoological Park, Tour the PEZ candy museum! View Turtle Back Zoo the historic Washington Spring Garden, the production area in which the candies See animals from all over the world, train, carousel, pony rides, several age-ap- are made, watch videos that detail the Longwood Gardens including giraffes, kangaroos, penguins, propriate playgrounds and picnic and fi sh- dispenser-making process, and see the Visit nearly 1,000 acres of beauti- Komodo dragons, ostriches, bald eagles ing areas. world’s largest collection of PEZ mem- ful gardens. Located mostly outdoors, and sea lions. Included in the price of ad- Open 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. - orabilia. Admission includes $2 credit there are also several indoor compo- mission is a dinosaur-themed playground, 4:30 p.m. towards any merchandise purchased. nents, including a 4-acre Conservato- and other attractions include pony rides Adults (County Residents) 15 – 61: $4 Kosher PEZ candies will be traded for ry and the Pierre du Pont House. Tour and an endangered species carousel, both Child (County Residents) 3 – 14: $2 non-Kosher candies if the situation aris- the gardens with a guide, or just walk $2. Next door to the zoo are the TreeTop Children under 3: Free es. through at your own pace, appreciating Adventure Course, with a world-class aerial Seniors 62 +: $2 Admissions: $4-5, children under 3 free the nature. Highlights include the Rose obstacle course and a zip line for older kids Address: 216 Forest Ave, Paramus Hours: Sunday 12-5 p.m., Mon-Tues 10 Garden, Waterlily Display, and Chimes and adults, and Mini Golf Safari, with an a.m.- 6 p.m. Tower and Waterfall. African-themed mini-golf course. Glassworks Studio Address: 35 Prindle Hill Rd, Orange, CT Admissions: $12-23 (children under 4 free) Admissions: $12-15 Children under 2 free Visit Glassworks Studio to create your 06477 Hours: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. - call to check hours Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. own design out of glass. A bowl, a platter, Phone: 203-298-0201 Address: 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Address: 560 Northfi eld Ave., West Or- a picture frame or a suncatcher- you can Email: [email protected] Square, A 19348 ange, NJ 0705 choose your own shape, colors and design. Website: www.pez.com/visit_us Phone: 610-388-1000 Phone: 973-731-5800 Glassworks Studio is great for adults and Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] children, even offering specifi c projects for IT Adventure Indoor Ropes Course Website: longwoodgardens.org Website: turtlebackzoo.com children under seven. Reservations are not Visit the largest indoor ropes course required, but suggested, as Glassworks is in the world! Climb the 60’ high ropes Mtter Museum Six Flags Great Adventure usually quite busy during Chol Hamoed. course, jump off the 50’ free fall, and go Known for being equally disturbing and An amusement park for the whole fam- Admissions: $23-135 (depending on down a 200’ zip line. A separate Climb It informative, the Mütter Museum focuses ily to enjoy! Experience the thrill of roller which project you choose) attraction provides 4 additional climbing on medical history and the human body. coasters, including Kingda Ka, the tallest Hours: Open every day 12 - 6 walls, each with their own challenge. In- View Albert Einstein’s brain, the Hyrtl Skull coaster in the world. There is a variety of Address: 151 South St Morristown, NJ cludes Little It for children under 48’’- a Collection of 139 human skulls, Lisa Nils- rides, from family friendly to kid friendly 07960 replica of the full size course. Also featur- son’s Connective Tissue paper art, and an to thrill-seeking. Included with admission Phone: 973-656-0800 ing a Liquid Fireworks show! Adventure exhibit tracing the history of spinal med- is the Safari Off Road Adventure, which Email: [email protected] for the whole family. icine. The museum aims to give visitors includes a tour of over 1,200 animals ob- Website: umakeglass.com Admissions: $25-30, additional $10 for an appreciation for the human body and served from an open-air truck. Climb It; $8 for Little It medical treatments, while also seeing the Admissions: $48.99 for children under Liberty Science Center Hours: Sun 11 AM- 9 PM, Mon-Tues 10 beauty beneath. 54’’, $76.99 general admission (discounted if Enjoy an animal encounter, experi- a.m.- 9 p.m. Admissions: $13-18 (children under 5 free, bought online). Contact NCSY for Tuesday, ence a rainforest adventure, learn about Address: 40 Sargent Dr. Long Wharf, $2 discount on Mon-Tues) October 10th special admission package beekeeping, listen to Curious George sto- New Haven, CT 06511 Hours: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. with sukkah and kosher food. ries, participate in Kid Construction and Phone: 203-812-9981 Address: 19 S 22nd Street, Philadelphia, Hours: Sunday-Monday, 11 AM-10 have fun with the touch tank and at the Email: [email protected] PA 19103 PM (not open Tues, wed or Thurs unless fi sh-feeding frenzy. These are just some of Website: www.jordans.com/attractions/ Phone: 215-560-8564 prearranged with NCSY for Tuesday.) the activities LSC visitors can expect during it Email: [email protected] Address: 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08527 chol hamoed week. Check out the LSC’s Website: muttermuseum.org Phone: 732-928-2000 calendar on their website for additional Maritime Aquarium Website: https://www.sixfl ags.com/ daily events: lsc.org/see-whats-happening/ Visit the Maritime Aquarium to ob- Philadelphia Museum of Art greatadventure events-calendar. serve hundreds of sea creatures and learn Observe art from across the world in Admissions: Child (Age 2 -12) $17.75 Adult about the ocean. Wander through the one of the country’s largest art museums. Paterson Great Falls $21.75, Senior (Age 62+) $18.75 homes of octopuses, jellyfi sh, sharks, and Over 240,000 pieces are included in the A new addition to the National Park Address: 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jer- more, along with some land dwellers, museum’s collection, with works that Service, Paterson Great Falls includes the sey City 07305 such as meerkats and poison dart frogs. were hundreds of years and miles apart Great Falls of the Passaic River, raceways Phone: 201 200 1000 Watch an IMAX movie in the largest the- all brought together in one location. High- built in the late 18th century, and the Pat- Open Columbus Day 9:30 - 5:30 ater in Connecticut! Admission includes lights include the Sculpture Garden, Mar- erson Museum. See the waterfall that pow- Tues - Fri 9:00 - 4:00 Sunday 9:00 - 5:30 the full aquarium and an IMAX movie. cel Duchamp’s controversial Fountain, and ered an industrial city dating back to the Activity sheets and a scavenger hunt can works by renowned artists such as Picasso eighteenth century, established by Alexan- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure be found on the website for kids to enjoy. and Monet. der Hamilton. Guided tours are led daily Address: 69 Wesley Street Hackensack Admissions: $15.95-22.95 (children un- Admissions: $14-20 (children under 12 by the National Park Service. You may also Phone: 201-212-6454 der 3 free) free; fi rst Sunday of the month pay-what- choose to visit the nearby Paterson Muse- Safe fun, affordable activities for the en- Hours: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. you-wish) um, which contains a variety of exhibits tire family. Address: 10 North Water Street, Nor- Hours: Tues-Sun 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. (closed relating to the history of Paterson. walk, CT 06854 Mon) Admissions: Free ($2 suggested donation High Exposure Phone: 203-852-0700 Address: 2600 Benjamin Franklin Park- for the museum) Address: 266 Union Street, Northvale Website: maritimeaquarium.org way, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Hours: Tours available Sunday from Phone: 201-768-8600 Phone: (215) 763-8100 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Obstacles high off the ground as well Website: philamuseum.org Welcome Center hours: Mon-Sun right at your feet. Rock climbing, wall 10:00AM - 4:30PM climbing etc. Pennsylvania Hershey Park Museum hours: Sunday 12:30 PM - 4:30 Address: 100 Hersheypark Drive PM, weekdays 10:00AM - 4:00PM Sunshine Pottery Independence National Hours: Sunday, October 8, only with Address: 72 McBride Ave, Paterson, NJ Address: 260 Grand Ave, Englewood Historical Park (INHP) tickets pre purchased through www.lancas- 07501 Phone: 201 541 5559 Known as “America’s Most Historic tersukkot.com. Phone: 973-523-0370 Hours: Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Square Mile,” INHP is home to several at- Phone: 866 946 9977
Vol. VII No. 37 (#279) • September 20, 2018 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] 75 76 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] Vol. VII No. 37 (#279) • September 20, 2018 Vol. VII No. 37 (#279) • September 20, 2018 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] 77 I saw that Jeopardy host Alex Trebek grew a beard. When his wife saw it, she said, "What is... that on your face?" - Jimmy Fallon Side-Splitting Stand-Up Recently passengers on a United Airlines fl ight got a bit of a shock when the pilot came out of the cockpit, changed out of his uniform, and fell A recently- asleep in a fi rst-class seat. The only way this could have been more con- cerning for the passengers is if the pilot also had an emotional support dog. discovered rock features the world's oldest - James Corden known drawing found on a stone. This is historic, because Starbucks announced plans to build 10,000 eco-friendly stores by 2025, it's the first time that "rock," "oldest" and "stone" have been used in which means America will have to add more street corners. the same sentence without mentioning Mick Jagger. - Seth Meyers - James Corden There's a new documentary about dating apps called "Swiped." People thought the preview looked good, but when they showed up, it looked like a completely different movie. Week wrapped upFashion here in New York City. It's very cool, actually. Everything on the runway will be - Jimmy Fallon in stores by 2019 and on the floor at T.J. Maxx by 2030. An Oregon romance novelist who published an essay titled "How to Mur- der Your Husband" was arrested yesterday, for the alleged murder of her husband. But her lawyer is more concerned about her other essay, "How to - Jimmy Fallon Poison Your Lawyer." - Seth Meyers NASA is looking into selling naming rights to their spacecraft. Not only will it affect the rockets, imagine the countdown. "18, 17, 16, 15 minutes A man in could save you 15 percent or more on your car insurance, 14." New York bought a $10 million winning - James Corden lottery ticket while at a convenience store to buy treats A man in Florida has been arrested for stealing over $5 million from his for his dog. Which came as a major disappointment to his job at a local credit union to produce movies. He apparently got caught dog. "You didn't get the treats?" after the release of his new documentary, "How I Stole $5 Million From My - Seth Meyers Local Credit Union." - Seth Meyers
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78 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] Vol. VII No. 37 (#279) • September 20, 2018 See solution in this issue By: Yoni Glatt, [email protected] Down “Musical Translation” Difficulty Level: EASY 1. The ___ (great Tsfat kabbalist) 34. Geol., e.g. 2. “Arabian Nights” bird 36. O.T. book before Num. 3. Resident of 65-Across 38. ___ Negila 4. Goldman’s partner 39. It comes between Tzafun and 5. Arnold committed it Hallel 6. “___ Perdition” (Hanks-Newman 40. 10, in gematria film) 41. Israel preceder? 7. Stately trees 42. 10-sided figure 8. Ken, in Israel 43. Line part: Abbr. 9. *Chivas Regal, e.g. 45. *Solomon part 10. Like lions 46. Make wine lighter 11. Make like David Mazouz as Bruce 49. One getting a check Wayne 51. Name derived from Jacob’s 12. “Come ___?” (Italian greeting) twelfth 13. *Cool 53. Duck’s home 18. Pump brand 21. Talk like Harvey Fierstein 54. *Kind of Mitzvah? 22. Cancer causer, often 55. ___ mode 23. What Shabbat should be for 56. Where many Jews have kissed 24. “One of Us” singer Joan the ground; Abbr. 25. Gies who protected Anne Frank 57. What Moses did on Mount Nevo 26. Make use of 58. Where KJ can be found in NYC 27. Cecil or Prince of baseball 59. See 14-Across 28. Made like a quintessential bubby 60. WNBA great Bird with Israeli 31. Dough in Iceland citizenship
Across 1. Foe of Wonder Woman 33. Kind of guitar 47. Middle of a calzone? 5. Anastasio of Phish 35. Gym unit 48. Kind of diving 9. Huge hit 36. Made like a stereotypical 50. Titanic hazard 14. Old City (with 59-Down) politician 52. Muhammad whose grandson 15. Part of a play? 37. *One that often goes missing had a Bar Mitzvah 16. Prickly plants 38. Sukkah activity... or a word that 53. Come in second 17. *Hagen-Dazs and Edys, e.g. can connect to the starred clues 54. Adopted mom of Moshe 19. Ready for drawing? in this puzzle 57. *Hannukah treats 20. Toss call 39. *Liberty, for one 61. Film’s most prolific (living) 21. I-95, e.g.: Abbr. 40. Doctor Zhivago writer-director 22. Like a best friend 41. Trump imposed a travel one 62. Enthusiastic about 25. He killed Macbeth 42. Mamet and Larry 63. Biblical king who slew Joram 29. Pluralized “y”, often 44. One might be filled before 64. Went on and on about 30. Scholarly Shabbat 65. Starting point? 32. Shabbat wear, for many men 45. Syria, in 1948 66. “Makes sense” DIFFERENCES? 10 CAN YOU SPOT
Vol. VII No. 37 (#279) • September 20, 2018 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] 79 RReal-Lifeeal-Life Reflections Sarah Shalek (Newcomb) What Do You Want? Stepping Up here is a dramatic clip from The Note- body wants to be hurt, I just know we are not achdus and accepting others. I received a book, “I already lost you once. I want to in control anyhow and have high resilience. message from a young man asking if I re- Tspend my life with you.” What do you So I think, What’s the worst that can happen? member a postcard I sent him when he was to that fi rst rebbe to please join us at my son’s want? A life of money or love? Some people Pain does not kill us. It strengthens me. Dis- a child. He saved it all these years and sent leading the davening and leining at the White are all talk, no action. I am not one of them. comfort is required for growth, like my sit- me a photo of it. I cried. Friends, we just do Shul or to the kumzitz 9/20 at HaKerem, or Neither was the fellow in this fi lm. Or Justin ups and pushups. Loneliness hurts too, so I not understand the impact we leave on oth- any of his other highly acclaimed perfor- Bieber, who privately married the woman do not see why that is safer. Whoever said ers. A smile and a kind word – it does not mances that can pierce the heavens and he betrothed a few months back. I took par- life was supposed to be easy and pain free? take much. I was with a family over Yom Tov for which he is in high demand. Rabbi Zak, ticular notice of this because I hope to have I was never told that. Trust is the key to not who told me my son can bring out in people please take credit and shep nachas. We each a private wedding myself. I prefer to say little fearing pain or anything else. It is knowing what others cannot. Then dozens of people have our own unique potential and talents and do much both in business and in my rela- that not all will be great, but no matter what told me the same thing about myself and my and must make full use of these. We are here tionships. Some of you thought I remarried. happens we will be okay. It is having purpose writing. After shaking my head and saying to serve, whether we like it or not. I am being I have not. The name change is my maiden and practicing acceptance. It is unmasking to myself, “What is it?” I think I fi nally un- pushed out front in so many ways now. Be- name I was given the right to use once things ourselves vulnerably. A couple of days ago derstand what it is. When we dare to show lieve me when I tell you I would rather not. were fi nalized a few months back. I was hesitant to allow someone to see me our genuine selves, dare to connect, to care, What do I want? Well, I’ll be honest about I spent Rosh HaShanah with my son in with no makeup or in a tichel instead of a to be mevater, sacrifi ce, touch, love, cry, feel, this, friends: Do I want to get married? I do Far Rockaway where he led the davening. I sheitel. I decided to do it anyhow. There was miracles happen because we have made an not feel the need. What I mean is of course had tremendous nachas. On day one during a band named “Kiss” that always wore heavy opening the size of the eye of the needle as I want a loving relationship, just not the shofar blowing I did not cry as usual. This camoufl age until one day they “unmasked.” required. formality. Will I marry? Yes. I will because I concerned me that perhaps I was blocked, When we do this, we can truly connect. All those years I sat in traffi c on the Van believe that is what Hashem wants and I be- and I made sure the next day to arouse the Someone was told years ago to “just be them- Wyck driving Yosef to cheder wondering why. lieve He knows more than I do. I understand thoughts and feelings necessary, successfully. selves.” This is the truest advice I can think of I no longer wonder. Over Yom Tov he remind- that I am here to serve, and not serve myself. Some people fear failure and others fear suc- and I am grateful to practice risk in my daily ed me that when he was younger a rebbe told We must be honest with others and with cess. I actually fear very little, but when I do, encounters and relationships. him playing guitar was a waste of time and ourselves. How about those who say they I do it anyway. What is the alternative? To I noticed many changes in myself over he would never amount to anything if he are ready to marry tomorrow when they are be stuck? Not this girl. Those days are over. the past year. I have learned not to react. I would not give it up. At that time, Rabbi Za- not? Who is kidding who, friends? We must Fear and anxiety is debilitating. Medications have learned to be more mindful and notice kutinsky assured my son that was ludicrous! can help; I have seen remarkable differences the precious moments. Within the past hour I would like to extend a personal invitation CONTINUED ON P. 82 in those affl icted with anxieties. So when I my teenager showed up with a beautiful rose am asked the question (which is quite often) “just because”; a blood vessel popped in my Sarah Shalek (Newcomb), and family/team are NY State Licensed Realtors for over 17 years, What do you want? the answer is I am for- eye (it’s painless; just looks horrifying) and serving all areas in the fi ve boroughs and Long Island. They hold several specialty certifi cations mulating the direction. Hashem knows best. someone kissed it, and my son sent a song and are members of the Long Island Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service of Queens Someone told me “Pain is your fear.” They he put out called “It’s never too late.” I am so and Long Island. They make their home in and are proud long-time members of the Kew Gardens are wrong. It may be most people’s fear, not grateful that the fi rst two songs he put out Hills community. Sarah can be contacted at 917-459-7549, or by email: Sarahnewcombtopproduc- mine. I am so used to it, that although no- were lessons I taught him. The fi rst is about [email protected]. Coming soon: Your greatestshow.com.
Now that the intensity of the 10 special days of te- shuva are complete, we move forward to the Days of Joy. With relief and full of hope, I propel myself towards H”’s full embrace as we dwell in the Sukkah. As I embrace and give wholehearted love to the many who seek refuge in my arms, my home and my heart, I look forward to the ultimate hug from H” which is what happens when we sit in the Sukkah vulnerably, despite the weather conditions, insects, limited space ehWdoej^[h_dYedl[d_[dY[i_dehZ[hje\kbÓbbj^[ commandment. For me it is once again the timely and profound lesson that we simply are not in control. The sooner we can give up the illusion of power, the sooner we can surrender and get on with living and loving fully which is the absolute greatest blessing. With a heart full of gratitude to H” and to all those who have _dÔk[dY[ZWdZYedj_dk[jeWYYecfWdoc[edco journey, and with abundant determination, I pray we will all merit the refuos, yeshuos, clarity, messengers and partners we need in order to actualize our highest potential and to share in simchos and bsoros tovos in achdus and in good health.
Please join us at HaKerem wine store on 9/20 in the evening for a wine-tasting event and Kumsitz led by my son Yosef (Joey) Newcomb for what we hope will be an evening of ruach and inspiration. Please check for updates on Instagram: Yosefjoeynewcomb or Yourgreatestshow or Facebook: Sarah Newcomb of Queens Realty Team. Looking forward to serv- ing all of your real estate needs successfully once again in the coming year. Our family is always here to help with open hearts and an open door. All are welcome!
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Vol. VII No. 37 (#279) • September 20, 2018 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] 81 “Day of Jewish Unity” Promotes Worldwide Achdus One Million People Spanning Six Continents Join Together in Prayer
By Yosef Sosnow - but rather the wide-ranging participation of Jews from all walks of life. There were Se- ore than one million people across fardim and Ashkenazim, kippot srugot of the the world gathered together on Fri- National Religious, alongside the distinctive, Mday, September 7, to pray for Jewish white-knitted yarmulkas of the Toldos Aha- Unity. This remarkable initiative, held just ron Chassidim, all kinds of Chassidim and three days before Rosh Hashanah, was spear- Lithuanian Yeshiva types. There was even a headed by the organization ‘Acheinu’, the large contingent of soldiers in military uni- outreach arm of ‘Dirshu’, the international form who temporarily put down their guns Torah organization. and joined in the prayers. That unprecedent- The Day of Jewish Unity is a revolution- ed achdus and kiddush Hashem at the Kotel ary initiative designed to unify all Jewish was a microcosm of the achdus displayed people from around the world by engaging the world over. in a day of peace and prayer on behalf of the In his heartfelt, short remarks delivered at current state of affairs, as the Jewish nation the Kotel, Rav Dovid Hofstedter, the founder lizing the unique content provided to com- fi nds itself in a precarious position both do- and Nasi of both Dirshu and Acheinu, emo- memorate the auspicious day.” mestically and internationally. The political tionally hailed this unique achdus and its In the United States and Canada, Dirshu diversity and relentless hostility we face to- power to bring with it yeshuos in advance of arranged special, age-appropriate material day is unprecedented. From our polarizing the New Year. for schools that brought the message and environment that has spawned a nation di- legacy of the Chofetz Chaim to life. Rabbi vided, to global military threats that contin- The Chofetz Chaim, Also, A Light Unto Yehuda Brecher, Principal of the Yeshiva Ket- ue to wreak havoc, the notion of peace and the Nations… ana of Waterbury, whose school participated unity has never been more distant. The idea to promote Jewish unity reso- served briefl y as White House Communica- said, “The children were told numerous sto- Nevertheless, Acheinu maintained that nated in such a profound way that it was tions Director under President Trump, wrote ries about the Chofetz Chaim after which we every Jew was born with an innate ‘brother- even picked up by a number of important an important article published in The Hill, said Tehillim and sang the song of ‘Acheinu’ hood’ mentality that connects every one of opinion makers both from within and In his article, Scaramucci, calls on all Ameri- in an effort to promote the achdus that the us. We are always there for each other, physi- without the Jewish Community. Articles cans – Democrats, Republicans and people Chofetz Chaim so desired to uphold. I sin- cally and in prayer. In times of crisis, the Jew- about the importance of the Day of Jewish of all faiths to emulate the teachings of the cerely feel and hope that the enhanced ap- ish nation has historically turned to prayer Unity that coincides with the yahrzeit of the Chofetz Chaim and his, “teachings about the preciation for the Chofetz Chaim and the for help. With the daunting uncertainty sur- Chofetz Chaim appeared in numerous gen- evils of gossip and disunity among people.” lessons that both the younger and older rounding the well-being of our people and eral publications, most notably a seminal students learned about being sensitive and homeland, our prayers are needed more article in Fox News, penned by Mike Hucka- Rising Above our Differences… kind to others are lessons that will remain than ever. bee, former Governor of Arkansas and Presi- Without Insult with them for a long, long time.” dential Candidate, and an article in The Hill, Jeremy Frankel perhaps put it most suc- Schools from diverse communities across The Impetus Behind The Day of Jewish by entrepreneur and former Press Secretary cinctly when highlighting the strife be- the United States and Canada participated in Unity for President Trump, Anthony Scaramucci. tween Jews both in Israel and America and the Daf of Unity school programs, such as To- That was the impetus behind The Day There were also important articles in the solutions to combat that discord. He writes ronto, Canada, Houston, TX, Baltimore, MD, of Jewish Unity. It would be a day where all Jerusalem Post and the Times of Israel, that in the Jerusalem Post, “I’m the fi rst to admit Cleveland, OH, Albany, NY, Phoenix, AZ, Pas- Jews put aside their differences to unite in picked up the story and ran with it. that being kind to everyone and holding saic, NJ, Atlanta, GA, Staten Island, NY, Den- brotherhood and prayer. The inspiration for Huckabee explained that The Day of Jew- your tongue can be very hard. When you ver CA, Deal, NJ, Livingston, NJ, Denver, CO, the Day of Jewish Unity were the teachings ish Unity, is designed to serve as a light to staunchly disagree with someone, your fi rst Boston, MA, Boca Raton, Florida, Chicago Ill, of the Chofetz Chaim about the severity of all of mankind by emulating the teachings impulse is to fl ing a cutting retort, but if we and Los Angeles, CA, Monsey, NY, Lakewood, the sin of ‘Lashon Hara’ – speaking gossip or of the Chofetz Chaim. follow the teachings of the Chofetz Chaim, NJ, Brooklyn, NY, Manhattan, NY. ill of another. “Acheinu promotes this day of prayer in we know that we should ignore that fi rst im- “Who are We to Split us Apart?!” The day of Jewish Unity was marked with honor of Rabbi Israel Meir Kagan, who de- pulse. If we pause and restrain ourselves, we In the Times of Israel, Zachary Silver prayer rallies throughout the world. The voted his entire life to promoting respect can craft a response that, while dissenting, sums up the power of the Day of Jewish Uni- fl agship event, however, was held at the Ko- and civility and cautioning about the evils does not insult or impugn the other person.” ty, “Our greatest weapon against…bigots and tel Hamaaravi in Yerushalayim early Friday of gossip. Though Rabbi Kagan died in 1933, ignorant haters is our unity. We must remain morning, September 7. It was impossible his teachings live on. School Children Inspired to Emulate strong and unifi ed in the face of the hatred not to be moved when the thousands who “I think if Rabbi Kagan was alive today to the Chofetz Chaim persistently growing against us. In order to fi lled the entire Kotel Plaza thundered the see how divided the world still is, he would Another truly exciting element of the day be a strong, singular people, we must look at Shema Yisrael and the prayer of ‘Hashem Hu be disappointed. And yet, through the rabbi’s was the fact that thousands of children and what unites us, not what divides us. At the Elokim’ that is said at Ne’ilah on Yom Kippur. teachings, I also know that he would not teens were touched by the Day of Jewish Uni- end of the day, we all come from a strong One participant related, “It felt as if the very give up hope but would continue to call for ty. Special programing was held for both boys heritage that is millennia old and fi lled with heavens were opening.” courtesy, understanding and cohesion.” and girls, in schools across the world. Accord- brave and outspoken people. And, according One of the extraordinary things about ing to Rabbi Gershon Kroizer, who oversaw to the rabbis, we were all together — as one the event at the Kotel was not just the mas- A Call for Civility in Discourse the division that covered schools in Israel and people — at Mount Sinai when G-d gave us sive crowd - the entire Kotel Plaza from the Anthony Scaramucci, founder and co- Europe, “Hundreds of schools encompassing the Torah. If G-d saw fi t to put us all together, Kotel right up until the back was jammed managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, who many thousands of children participated uti- who are we to split us apart now?”
continue. Know that whatever I write here, I to me in order to reach my full potential. I What Do You Want? Stepping Up practice what I preach. want to merge with a loving forever partner CONTINUED FROM P. 80 prayers this year. The most notable was A young man who is getting married in and build a home that is welcoming to all. one for myself and one for another. A year two weeks was anxious about giving up his Interesting to note here that my sweet and look inside and fi ll our own voids. Nothing ago, both circumstances were questionable. perceived freedom. My son helped him un- modest daughter-in-law told me she did not external can do that long-term; those are just I have always believed in the power of my derstand that he stands much more to gain have a list for a shidduch. All she wanted Band-Aids. I say this from experience, having prayers both on my own behalf and on be- in a loving marriage and fulfi lling the com- was someone to create a welcoming home been there and helping others close to me half of others. My list for others is long and mandment to marry, as it is not good for with. She certainly found that in my son and out of that trap as well. I took my teen to includes those who engage dishonestly in man to be alone and that it was not even thankfully built a team practicing being me- my 12-step meeting. She saw people of all business/life. I fi nd it a million times bet- true with regard to giving up independence. vater – putting the other’s needs fi rst. This backgrounds share honestly about striving ter for my mental health to forgive and not We all need to fi nd our way and can get the kind of dynamic is where everybody gains to grow and connecting to G-d. Lessons in bear a grudge. Let’s think ahead about how space we need. Those who cannot do three because a spouse is part of you, an exten- real time. we can create a better situation for all the basic social skills will have trouble in mar- sion, and when that is nourished everybody I celebrate Shabbos and Erev Shabbos. I singles by Pesach. As a community, as hosts riage unless they enlist help ahead of time. gains. I asked someone if I was “too much,” send close to 150 Good Shabbos messages. and, those of us currently temporarily un- These are: Share, wait your turn, and follow as I can be intense, as you all know. He said, This lets people know I’m thinking about married and who really plan to and will rules. I know adults who cannot do this, yet. “No. Just right.” them. Some of them tell me they wait for marry: What can we do differently? What I always believe in the ability to improve if I saw a sign: This is not practice life, this it and feel so cared for. I do care. All back- must we relentlessly pursue in preparation they want to, and so we go back again to is all we’ve got. So let us turn all of our “Just grounds, genders, age groups. I try to add and effort? In prayers? In sacrifi ce and com- that million-dollar question: “What do you do its” to “Just did its” and go in to the Days each week. I respect all people and show promise? In securing professional help as want?” I want to serve Hashem. I want to of Joy full of hope that we can and will grow. them importance. I merited answered needed? I have done all of this work and will serve by using all my talents and gifts given Today.
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