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FROM THE EDITOR Ohel Sarala Spreads Chizuk Right And Wrong Across The World BY LARRY GORDON BY RAV ARYEH ZEV GINZBERG he Israeli electoral landscape is in a state of flux. The ecently, the Torah world commemorated the fi rst yahrzeit of country is going to the polls on April 9, and, for the first HaRav HaGaon Rav Aharon Leib Shteinman, zt’l. Upon the T time in a very long time, there is a possibility that Israel’s Rshloshim of his passing, there were hundreds of gatherings longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, may not held around the world at which the leading gedolim of our day at- emerge victorious. tempted to give a glimpse of the incredible life and accomplishments It’s too early to say that Bibi is in trouble, but one thing is certain— of this great Torah giant who had lived amongst us. his opposition and detractors are looking to take him down, cast him Having been aff orded the opportunity to share my own thoughts and aside, and make certain that his days as Israel’s leader will be behind refl ections about my relationship with this great gadol, with whom I him shortly. Those hoping to see to it that the Netanyahus will have had the z’chus to meet many times over the last 25 years, I shared only to move out of the prime minister’s residence Continued on Page 8 one personal thought though I spoke in three Continued on Page 19

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February 8 - 5:03 PM February 15 - 5:11 PM See Luach, Page 19 Features Index, See Page 8 Page 16 Page 14 Page 13 Page 11 Page 4 2 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February 3 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 4 HEARD IN THE BAGEL STORE By Larry Gordon LYFT, UBER, way—prices are quite low and very AND ENTERPRISE affordable. As I have stated here in the past, t’s arguable whether Miami Beach managed to dodge the freezing tempera- I also gave up driving in Jerusa-

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February is the second- or third-holiest city tures in New York and also missed the Here are a few observations about lem—but for different reasons. That Iin Judaism after Jerusalem and less-than-perfect weather at one of our how life at a Miami Beach pace in- is mostly because of the constant parts of the New York and New Jersey favorite jaunts—Miami Beach. terfaces with a couple—that’s us— impossible traffic congestion, awful area. Back down south for a few days As a native New Yorker, it is import- from up north. First of all, let me parking situation, and, of course, the for a family event, it was, amongst other ant to be mindful of the seemingly slow- say that Miami Beach is a great city, time spent in your car just idling. and many of the extended parts of But last week in Miami Beach I had the city feature vibrant and deeply an epiphany and decided to rent a meaningful Jewish life. It is certain- car for the first time in years to visit About fifteen minutes ly not the way it used to be. Today a friend in Fort Lauderdale. We re- there are restaurants and minya- served a small SUV online from En- later, I was driving nim galore, the key indicator that an terprise, which I thought would be area is catering to or evolving into a simple enough and we would be on a pick-up truck. place that attracts frum Jewish va- our way. But not so fast. cationers. The reservation confirmation said About two or so years ago, though, that the car would be ready at 11:00 with the advent of Lyft and Uber, I a.m. That sounds efficient, doesn’t things, a great escape from the few frigid er pace of life that is the norm just about pretty much gave up renting a car, it? I get there, and there is a group of days that arrived up north and exited in anywhere outside of New York. Addi- dealing with traffic on Collins Ave- people sitting in a waiting area rem- a flash last week. tionally, as identifiable Orthodox Jews, nue, and looking for parking spaces iniscent of a waiting room in a med- The weather down here this past we have the added obligation to do our in parking garages and on the streets. ical office, though I would shortly week was spectacular, a week following people proud and not react with a New Punching some buttons on your learn that in most medical offices the a meteorologically disappointing inter- York attitude to things that occur in phone and having a car pull up to people move with much more alacri- session that had New Yorkers complain- out-of-town places, like Miami Beach, take you where you want to go is the ty and efficiency. ing vociferously about the cool and rainy that do not necessarily sit right with our maximum in ease and convenience. days that dominated that period. So we usual big-city demeanor. And more than that—down here, any- Continued on Page 6 5 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 6 BAGEL STORE the process. So I gently ask his head in the affirmative, as time was marching on. as much as I would have Continued from Page 4 what that means and then which just assures me that I The odd thing about these wanted to use it—but that is show him the e-mail on my did hear what he said. situations is that some- just the way these things go, After about 15 or 20 min- phone that states that I have But just to make sure, I where under all the bluster I guess. After the day with utes, it is my turn. I step up a reservation at 11:00 a.m. to asked him again. I repeat- and stories is a buried solu- the pick-up, it was back to to the counter and the per- pick up a car. Then I inquire, ed, “Are you saying that it is tion. That’s when I heard the my preferred mode of trans- son in front of the comput- perhaps a tiny bit more tes- Enterprise company poli- words, “Well, there is some- portation—Lyft and Uber. er screen asks for my credit tily, why I was given a res- cy to confirm a reservation thing…” Which one I use is complete- card and driver’s license. ervation confirmation when even when there are no cars About fifteen minutes lat- ly arbitrary, though it seems He’s typing and typing some there are no cars available in to be had?” He says that yes, er, I was driving a pick-up Lyft runs better discounts more. He’s grimacing a bit this branch’s parking lot. it is. I am both awestruck truck to Fort Lauderdale. and specials than Uber does. and also shaking his head The gentleman behind the and dumbfounded. While No, I never drove a pick-up The other day, I had a ride from side to side. I ask him Enterprise counter says to I was certain that this was before, but I can now report from Lincoln Road back up what the issue is, and he re- me that this is the company not company policy, I was that it is really not much to the 41st St. area for $1.64 sponds that at the moment policy—that is, to send out amazed that this gentleman different than piloting a plus a tip. Granted, that kind there are no cars available, reservation confirmations. either believed that it was large SUV. That means that of pricing is somewhat un-

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February but that I will be given the I think I heard him say that, or was trying to convince me it drives like any other car, usual, but it’s still a perk that first car that is returned in but I wanted to make sure, so that it was. but you just need to be ex- makes me feel like using Lyft the category that I ordered. I ask again, “Are you saying Anyway, after a brief, calm tra-careful backing up and down here more than Uber. I’m starting to feel a little that it is company policy to back-and-forth, I found my- sometimes turning right. But the real story about that New York-like but do not send customers confirma- self asking again if he was The day with the pick-up Friday-afternoon ride was want to demonstrate that tion when there are no cars sure that there were no cars truck was just fine—though when I asked our driver, right here this early on in available to rent?” He nods that I could use for the day, I did not need the cargo bed, who had an interesting ac- cent, if he was also from the Ukraine, like the driver we had earlier in the day. “No,” he said. “I’m from Is- rael.” He said his name was Tom and that he was from Petach Tikva. He said that he was really in commercial real estate but that when things weren’t going so well he drove for Lyft just to tide him over. On the short ride, we talked about Israeli politics and the future of Prime Minister Netanyahu with the advent of the April elections in Israel. He said he likes President Trump very much and that he believes that most Israelis are big fans of the president. And he added that many of the thousands of Israelis in South Florida feel the same way. All that hubbub notwith- standing, it was a sunny, warm, glorious week in Mi- ami Beach once again.

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in Jerusalem are more than just a few, Aliyah Chronicle and some have been devising a way to Shmuel Katz 75 replace Bibi for more than just a few Bagel Store years. Larry Gordon 4 An Israeli election, perhaps unlike the Gopstein Gopstein Ben-Zion Ehud Amiton electoral process in most other coun- Book Review tries, does not take place in a vacuum. Yochanan Gordon 70 The reality is that Israel is attached to the United States in more than just a Classiﬁ ed Ads 96 few ways. But more than anything else, A Clever Title Goes Here it’s important and even something out of Mordechai Schmutter 53 the ordinary when they see eye-to-eye and are aligned in terms of policy, the Community News

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February way the prime minister and President Around The Five Towns 90 Trump are currently. Bentzi Gopstein Michael Ben Ari Around The World 82 can manage under any circumstanc- of his track record in both the military Political Roundup 77 es, regardless of how challenging they and politics that Sharon was victorious Daf Yomi might be. and thereby, he hoped, free to pursue a At present, some say that Israel faces long-sought-after peace deal with the R’ Shmuel Wise 45 a greater challenge from within their po- Palestinians without the constraints of Dating Forum litical system than from their external the Likud party platform that essential- Baila Sebrow 38 enemies, who have tens of thousands of ly said no to the creation of a Palestinian lethal rockets pointed in the direction of state. 5 Towns Foodies Israel’s major cities. While that may be After Sharon took ill following the Jamie Geller 57 quite debatable, let’s just say that each Gush Katif withdrawal, the Kadima par- Eman of those elements looking to reshape or ty leadership was handed over to former Halachic Musings redeﬁne the Jewish state are working Jerusalem mayor, Ehud Olmert, who R’ Yair Hoff man 49 Baruch Marzel aggressively to achieve their objectives. demonstrated new levels of political Insights on the Torah At this point in time, the personal- bungling and misjudgments combined R’ Yossy Goldman 44 When that occurs, it is very good, but, ities moving up the political system with large doses of corruption, which ul- R’ Moshe Bloom 47 as we have seen from past experience, it with their eyes on the prime minister’s timately landed him in jail, as you know. is not imperative. Somehow, Israel sur- office are fairly recognizable. About 15 Those aiming to supplant Netanya- Investing In Israel vived the eight contentious years of the years ago, when the late Ariel Sharon hu over the short term include Yesh Ben Levene 91 Obama presidency, wherein, as we all had his ﬁll with the rightists in Likud, Atid leader Yair Lapid; Naftali Bennett, know, there were some very trying and he took the bold step of breaking from who, along with Justice Minister Ayelet Letters to the Editor 42 difficult periods. Some would go far as the party and forming the new but now Luach/Calendar 19 to say that if Israel survived Obama they long-gone Kadima Party. It was by force Continued on Page 11 MindBiz Esther Mann, LCSW 34 News from the Hills Chanita Teitz 102 Photo Prose Gary Rabenko 71 Puzzle Yoni Glatt 50 The Famous Abba 51 Real Estate Anessa V. Cohen 64 Right View Alex Sternberg 66 Teen Scene 30 That’s The Way It Is! Hannah Reich Berman 62 Travel Section 72

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mer military man, and Lapid, the against him in the election, and that is 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 Shaked, broke away from HaBayit former TV journalist, are presenting what he is fighting. HaYehudi for the New Right party; and themselves as Bibi minus the crimi- Last week, Bibi urged the right- former IDF General Benny Gantz of the nal investigations, with a measure of wing parties in the Knesset and those FIVE TOWNS JEWISH TIMES new Resilience party. liberalism added into their proposed running for seats to unite and form a Political parties in Israel are like a political profiles. block that would be able to eventual- P.O. BOX 690 • LAWRENCE, NY 11559 combination of “soup du jour” and the The polls say that the new Bennett– ly join a Likud-led government that [email protected] [email protected] “flavor of the day.” Israelis seem, at the Shaked party can pull no more than would rule going forward. Some of the 516-569-0502 beginning anyway, to be enamored with eight Knesset seats, but you truly nev- rightist parties that may not make it new political ideas even though the new er know. The Bennett vision calls for past the electoral threshold of 3.9% of LARRY GORDON ESTA J. GORDON ideas are just reconstituted old ideas. him to become prime minister after the vote are Shas, the Jewish Home, Publisher/Editor Managing Editor At this stage of the game, the polls show he builds his party, perhaps over the Otsma Yehudit, Yisrael Beiteinu, and YOSSY GORDON • YOCHANAN GORDON that the Likud will continue to prevail, next four to eight years. For now, he several others. DOVI GORDON accruing between 28–30 Knesset seats. and Shaked just have to get in, join a Of special interest is the Otsma Ye- Sales Managers The same polls show Lapid’s party get- ruling coalition, and secure minis- hudit party, comprising former MK CHANA ROCHEL ROSS ting anywhere from 12–19 mandates, terial positions, and they will be on Michael Ben Ari and activists Baruch Production Manager with Gantz drawing as many as 12 seats. their way. Marzel, Itamar Ben Gvir, and Bentzi SIDI BARON • DAVID FOX That may be all fine and good for the It is anticipated that Israel’s attor- Gopstein. These four gentlemen are Sales Representatives Likud going into the elections in April, ney general will at some point before students and loyalists of the late Rab- but it is after Election Day that the real the elections announce indictments bi Meir Kahane, z’l. Kahane served MICHELE JUSTIC political jockeying begins, as the person against Mr. Netanyahu and possibly one term in the Knesset in the 1980s, Managing Content Editor with the best chance to form a majori- his wife, Sara, as well. The charges are with the main feature of his platform RACHELI GLASS • BETH COHEN ty in parliament is usually asked by the not serious and are rather flimsy. Mr. to move Arab residents out of Israel. Copy Editors president to patch together a ruling coa- Netanyahu is claiming that the AG In 1988, his party, Kach, was ruled SHMUEL GERBER EMUNA GANZ lition if at all possible. is being pressured by his opponents by the courts in Israel to be racist, and Editorial Adviser Proofreader So for now, heading in the direc- to announce the indictments before MARCY FARRELL tion of those elections, there is a great Election Day. If that happens, it will Continued on Page 17 Online Editor

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WHAT’S YOUR OPINION? E-MAIL US AT [email protected] 12 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February 13 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 14 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February 15 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 16 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February FROM THE EDITOR 17 Continued from Page 11 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 he and his party were banned from running again. Though he had only one seat in the Knesset, pollsters indicated that had he been allowed to run again, he might have won as many as 12 seats in the Knesset. So now, because Bibi is urging Otsma Yehudit and other parties to join together, his opponents are trying to use the racism card against Mr. Netanyahu. This is where the extreme double standard in Israel enters the fray. The same critics of the Jewish right-wing parties would ﬁght to the ﬁnish to keep the Arab Knesset members in place even though they open- ly call for the dismantling of Israel and align themselves with groups calling for the destruction of the Jewish state. On top of that hypocritical approach, the entire premise of the left view of peace is separating the Arab and Jew- ish population. It was the basis of the failed Oslo Accords and to this day is all the left has remaining in its weak- ened arsenal. A Likud-led coalition joined by all the right-wing and religious parties would be a dream come true and what Israel needs now more than ever, with a friend like Donald Trump in the White House. Even if Bibi is not successful this time around, he will go down in history as Israel’s greatest prime minister. The reality, however, is that there is more history to be written. It’s not just a matter of voting right; it is the difference between wrong and right.

Visit 5TJT.com for Daily Editor's Blog, “Live with Larry Gordon” videos, as well as exclusive News Analysis by Jake Novak 18 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February OHEL SARALA one small thing I think about each day 19 CALENDAR Continued from Front Cover that I can share. The readers of this ﬁ ne newspaper 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 diff erent venues. I explained that I am know of the beginnings of Ohel Sarala, totally inadequate to even attempt to de- which was introduced in these very pag- scribe his greatness in Torah, in chesed, es about 28 months ago, as I wrote about LUACH or in the world of kedushah, but there is an initiative to help singles struggling to February 8 – February 16 ZIP Code: 11516

3 Adar I–Erev Shabbos Friday, February 8 Daf yomi: Chullin 73 Zmanim:* Earliest tallis/tefi llin: 6:07 am Sunrise: 6:58 am Latest Shema: M. Av. 8:52 am Gr’a 9:33 am fi nd a spouse as well as couples dealing P’lag ha’minchah: 4:17 pm with the pain and frustration of infer- Candle Lighting 5:03 pm tility. In a very brief encounter between 4 Adar I-Shabbos the rosh yeshiva and his friend, Rabbi Saturday, February 9 Shlomo Bochner of Bonei Olam fame, Parashas Terumah Rav Aharon Leib shared his thoughts Shabbos ends:** that by each group davening for each 6:10 pm other, they can help each other achieve 72 min. 6:39 pm their respective yeshuos. When Rabbi 10 Adar I–Erev Shabbos Friday, February 15 Rabbi Aryeh and Avigayil Ginzberg in South Africa Continued on Page 20 Daf yomi: Chullin 80 Zmanim:* Earliest tallis/tefi llin: 5:59 am Sunrise: 6:49 am Latest Shema: M. Av. 8:47 am Gr’a 9:28 am P’lag ha’minchah: 4:23 pm Candle Lighting 5:11 pm 11 Adar I-Shabbos Saturday, February 16 Parashas Tetzaveh Shabbos ends:** 6:17 pm 72 min. 6:47 pm

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Visit 5TJT.com for daily halachic commentary on current events by Rabbi Yair Hoffman 20 OHEL SARALA marriages and over 65 babies born. My overwhelming; even more so it is the Continued from Page 19 point was that it is virtually impossible length and breadth of the Ohel Sarala to contemplate the colossal successes initiative that has taken the world by Bochner shared this idea with me from of Rav Aharon Leib in spreading Torah storm that is incomprehensible. What the saintly rosh yeshiva, I knew that this and chizuk to Yidden throughout the started out as a small local initiative was the very thing that my wife and I world; however, this was just one small quickly spread throughout the tri-state were looking for to help perpetuate the idea that was expressed in a short, pri- area. This past September, an Ohel memory of our beloved daughter Sara- vate conversation with Reb Shlomo, yet Sarala evening of chizuk took place in la, z’l, and to bring z’chusim to her ne- look at the incredible success of this one Toronto in conjunction with an incredible local organization called the T.S.I., which focuses on the signiﬁ cant shidduch crisis today. What started out as And then after several months of planning and discussions, my wife and a local initiative has I returned last week from spending a week in South Africa where the Ohel

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February spread to the opposite Sarala initiative started a new chapter in conjunction with the Jewish commu- Rabbi Aryeh and Avigayil Ginzberg in Soweto nity in Johannesburg. end of the world. Sometime after Pesach last year, we Not in my wildest dreams did I envision received an e-mail from the Malka Ella exactly what that would mean, but those Foundation that is based in South Afri- shamah. Together with Bonei Olam, we initiative that came from his pure ne- words proved prophetic. ca. This organization was started by an launched the tefi llah initiative called shamah and heartfelt pain for so many Now one year later, that success has absolutely incredible couple, Saul and Ohel Sarala. Yidden struggling in these two areas. I indeed spread to the opposite end of the Suzanne Sackstein, who, after experi- At the time of the shloshim, we had concluded that I have no doubt that in world. It’s not just the new numbers of encing their own challenges with infer- achieved staggering success with this the z’chus of the rosh yeshiva, this ini- over 320 engagements/marriages and tility over a few years (they are B’H now initiative; at that time, we had already tiative, shaped and molded upon his more than 130 babies born (many more the parents of a beautiful family), de- celebrated more than 100 engagements/ suggestion, will see continued success. are not yet documented) that are b’H cided to create an infrastructure to help other families with similar struggles tap into the multiple services that this organization provides. It works exclusively with top fertility specialists in the city, and also provides complete funding for the treatments (when needed) along with consultation with the local poskim and mental-health professionals to assist the couples during the process. The organization began to grow when another incredible person, Kate Gershuni, un- dertook to help build up this organization to what it is today. The best way to describe the foundation is that it is “the Bonei Olam of South Africa” and much more. Suzanne and Kate reached out to us after reading about Ohel Sarala in Mish- pacha Magazine. They were focused on starting Ohel Sarala in South Africa. After much cajoling and even more discussion, we agreed to go and help launch this initiative on the opposite end of the world. Not knowing what to expect, it was an absolutely incredible experience. Not only did we meet incredible and dedicated people who devote their lives to other Yidden in need, but they also do so in the most sensitive and tzniusdik manner. We planned on being there for six days, so they prepared a full plate of things for us to do and fi lled my speaking schedule with 13 diff erent appearances. While it seemed a bit much at fi rst, the opportunity to meet wonderful Yidden from the diff erent communities and to go from a shiur at the kollel to a discussion about life’s challenges with a completely non-affi liated audience aff orded me the opportunity to see fi rsthand how connected we really all are to each other, despite the 16-hour fl ight distance to get there. Our challenges are the same, our concerns for our future and the future of our children are the same, and the deep desire to grow as Yidden and to help our communities grow are the same as well. The highlight of the trip was the main event, held on Thursday night, which featured the launch of the South Africa chapter of Ohel Sarala. The day before the event, a new venue had to be found

Continued on Page 23 21 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 22 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February OHEL SARALA remain with us forever. tinue as Ohel Sarala responds 23 Continued from Page 20 With the rosh yeshiva, zt’l, in to the recent requests to open

his valued place in Shamayim, chapters in Antwerp, London, 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 as an anticipated crowd of 100 and with Sarala, z’l, at his side Los Angeles, and Chicago. May women quickly grew into 250 as they shep nachas from the Klal Yisrael be always busy women from a cross-section hundreds of chasunahs and with simchas. of the community. I shared births taking place in Klal Yis- with everyone how this initia- rael, in New York and in Toron- This article was written l’zecher tive ﬁ rst began at the sugges- to and now in South Africa, we nishmas Sarah Chaya, z’l, bas Rav Aryeh Zev. tion of Rav Aharon Leib and daven that their nachas con- how we have seen incredible numbers of singles and couples all working together to bring their respective yeshuos to each of them. It was an intense and emotional evening for all those participating, and brought much-needed comfort and chizuk to so many. We talked about the incredible koach of davening for others, and many were so moved that they signed up later that evening to be a part of the Ohel Sara- la initiative. Only afterwards did we learn that following a soft opening of Ohel Sarala in South Africa several months earlier, it had already borne fruit, with three engagements only a few weeks after joining. Since one cannot go to any of the African countries and not take the opportunity to go to a safari and be amazed at the wonders of Hashem’s cre- ations, our wonderful hosts arranged for us to spend a day at the Pilanesberg National Park, the third-largest safari in South Africa, about a three- hour car ride from Johannes- burg. It was truly incredible to see all kinds of animals in their natural habitat, out in the open, when previously we’ve only seen them in cages at the zoo. However, long after the mem- ories of the trip and the safari will fade away, the inspiration of seeing the excitement of so many Yidden who have committed to become a part of Ohel Sarala, all because of a few words expressed by the saintly gadol ha’dor, zt’l, in a private conversation with a friend, will

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night to support JEP/Nageela at its The evening began with a lively fouth annual real-estate networking panel discussion moderated by Meyer event, “Building a Bridge from Genera- Mintz, JEP REN event co-chair and tion to Generation.” tax partner at Berdon LLP, who kept “I’m really having a good time,” said the conversation flowing about how David Shteierman, RA of DJ Associates Architect, PC, one of the event sponsors, Continued on Page 27 25 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 26 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February JEP 27 Continued from Page 24 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 to evaluate and capitalize on different real-estate opportunities in the market. This was the first year for the panel, as presented by the Riverside Experience with panelists Michal Baum, associate at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and formerly from Som- deal or project,” said Mintz. “Now in erset Development; Jeffrey Garibal- its fourth year, the event has almost di, president of The Garibaldi Group, tripled since its first year—a credit to LLC; and David Schechtman, senior the organization and the committee, executive managing director of Me- and having food by Michael Schick ridian Investment Sales, discussing probably doesn’t hurt! The money “Capitalizing on Opportunities in Ev- raised goes a long way to provide a ery Deal.” summer experience for kids interest- “It’s incredible to have a collection ed in understanding more about Juda- of owners, brokers, and lenders who ism and the overall programing of JEP dispense with the puffery and fo- throughout the year.” cus on brass tacks,” said Schectman. Sam Berry, a new JEP REN event “This market isn’t linear. Seichel and co-chair this year and associate bro- moxie will rule the day. New York is ker at Douglas Elliman, remarked, not a market for the faint of heart. “Working with the JEP family has And only JEP/Nageela puts together been a true honor. The selfless dedi- such hard-hitting, deal-closing re- cation of Rabbi Shenker and his staff al-estate professionals.” to every Jewish soul is remarkable.” Event attendees enjoyed delica- “It’s an investment of a lifetime,” cies of Catering by Michael Schick, said JEP REN event co-chair Michael which included a diverse array of Ryback, vice president at Meridian foods paired with a specific match- Capital Group, about why he’s in- ing Kedem wine. Food ranging from a volved in the organization. “JEP helps sushi station to chicken and waffles, ensure that our Jewish legacy contin- a pulled meat station, a gnocchi bar, ues.” and a charcuterie display were part of On behalf of the hundreds of chil- the impressive spread. dren helped each year, we thank all “It’s always gratifying to look those who participated and look for- around and watch clusters of people ward to next year. For more infor- introducing friends and colleagues mation about JEP REN and to get to each other, and listen to the en- involved, visit jepren.org or call 516- thusiasm when discussing the latest 374-1528, ext. 240. 28 nity of over 200 people—both Orthodox and captivated and uplifted me. It was a trans- secular families alike—who came together formative experience—and I was not ex- NCSY & I to share this extraordinary evening. The periencing the transformation alone. I was community members and staff of NCSY sharing the experience with 15 women with BY SHARI GLASSMAN and the OU went above and beyond to wel- whom I quickly bonded, as well as two city Past participant of NCSY’s JWRP/TJJ for Moms trip come and include all the families there. It leaders who have become lifelong friends. his past Shabbat, my family and I, was clear that this was not just about one One of the city leaders, Nechama Kamelhar, along with 30 other families, attend- special evening, or even just one Shabbat was the ﬁ rst Orthodox person with whom I Ted an unbelievably impactful eve- spent together—we all were a part of some- had ever become friends. From the moment ning at the Young Israel of Woodmere. This thing much bigger. I met her, I was drawn to her kindness and ymuphoto.com was our first time experiencing Shabbat in My family’s journey did not start this past openness. Rather than feeling judged for an Orthodox synagogue, and while I was ex- Shari Glassman Shabbat, but rather this past July, when I not knowing something Jewish, I only felt tremely excited, I was also nervous—I didn’t the service, Charlie Harary spoke to us about had the honor of being selected by Nechama inspired by her love of Jewish traditions and know what to expect. I was immediately wel- “Unlocking Greatness.” The entire audience Kamelhar, the Brooklyn Outreach Director values. I knew that I was going to leave Israel comed by the NY NCSY staff greeting guests hung onto his every word. He hooked us all, of NY NCSY, to travel with JWRP Momen- a diff erent person than I was when I had ar- at the door, and from that point on through- including the teens, with his ability to relate tum trip to Israel with NCSY TJJ for Moms. rived. While it may have been my ﬁ rst time

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February out the rest of the night, my family and I, spiritual concepts to current events and our Honestly, I was very nervous. I was appre- traveling to Israel, I knew it was certainly along with the 218 others in attendance, were everyday lives. This was the perfect way to hensive about traveling to a place I had nev- not going to be my last. not only made to feel included, but more than begin a beautiful evening. er visited before, and I was anxious about The power of programming through that—we were made to feel at home. Once Mr. Harary fi nished, we were in- what I would fi nd once I arrived. I fi rmly NCSY and JWRP is that none of the pro- The evening commenced when the vited to head downstairs to a spectacular believed that this would be my fi rst and only grams are a one-off —they are the beginning women in attendance were invited to light traditional Shabbat meal. After dinner, the trip to Israel. of a lifelong relationship. candles and learn about the meaning of adults attended a session with Mr. Stephen Within a few days of arrival, my fears dis- Since the trip, my life and my family’s this inspiring tradition. We then joined a Savitsky, a past president of the OU, while sipated. I found myself falling in love with life have changed for the better. I have been prayer service, which, to my great surprise, the children were entertained by a magic the tradition, beauty, and sense of belonging empowered to take what I learned on the was fi lled with familiar prayers and includ- show by magician Yechiel Ungar. Mr. Sav- that are unique, indescribable, and inherent JWRP Momentum trip to Israel with NCSY ed dancing and singing. An eclectic mix of itsky provided closing statements that really to spending time in Israel. For the fi rst time, TJJ for Moms and apply it in very practical families joined together in song and dance brought the entire event full circle. my eyes were opened to the spiritual side of ways throughout my day-to-day life, and the to welcome in Shabbat. At the conclusion of It was amazing to be a part of the commu- Judaism through lectures and activities that meaningful Jewish experiences have only continued to grow. My family has attended Shabbat dinners numerous times at Necha- ma’s house. The other leader from the trip, Tiffany Yankovich, the NY NCSY director of development, hosted us for Shabbat during Sukkot, and we were able to enjoy eating in a sukkah for the first time. Our whole family finds these experiences meaningful. My kids enjoy going. Even my teenager asks, “When can we go back?” Each time I leave with the feeling that our lives are being enriched. My kids have now been exposed to a culture within our own culture, which has further enhanced their lives as well. Through Nechama’s interactions with my 15-year- old son, he has worked to bring a JSU club to his high school. In addition, my 11-year- old daughter has increased her participation and engagement at Hebrew school. She comes home discussing the weekly parashah, and because I am now involved with a Torah partner through Partners in Torah, I can participate in the conversation. I would never have been open to this type of learning before this year. The dialogue in our house has completely changed. Before my journey with JWRP and NCSY began, I thought that I was giving my kids their Jewish values by sending them to Hebrew school, celebrating holidays, and occasionally attending synagogue. Now I see that I was missing the spiritual side of Judaism— the neshamah of Judaism. It is impossible for me to quantify the effect that this yearlong journey has had on my family and me. To say it goes beyond my connection to Israel, my deeper understanding of what it means to be Jewish, and my need to impart this all to my family is an understatement. I cannot imagine my life without this experience and can only imagine that the result is limitless. The opportunities that NCSY has made available to my family and me, and continues to create for us, have made an incredible impact on us. This past Shabbat in Woodmere was a huge success. So many women reached out to me afterwards to discuss what this event meant to them. It was another step in bringing those lessons we learned in Israel home to our families. It was a chance for our children to get a glimpse of how meaningful NCSY is to us. I am grateful for this past year’s experience, and I so look forward to the future growth this will bring. 29 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 30 TEEN SCENE TEEN SCENE SKA KEEPS UP TORAH MTA SOPHOMORE LOBBIES INSPIRATION OVER IN ALBANY WINTER BREAK BY SAM VERSTANDIG (‘21) TA sophomore Sam Verstan- BY DEVORA SCHREIER, SKA ‘19 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February speakers each day of the break, as dig spent his winter vacation ver the past winter vaca- well as a Minchah reminder, safe- Min Albany meeting with state tion, students of the Stella guarding Torah inspiration over va- senators and assembly members to dis- O K. Abraham High School for cation. cuss the opioid crisis. Sam made his fi rst Girls had the opportunity to keep Approximately 150 SKA students trip to Albany as an eighth-grader to the Torah “spark” alive with a spe- joined the chat and took part in lobby for anti-bullying legislation. Since cial learning initiative. this amazing project. It was a really then, he has made many return trips, The SKA SPARKS committee, a beautiful way to enable students to accompanied by his parents, to push for Torah lishma student program, with learn to bring Torah into their ev- legislation that he feels is important. the help of Rabbi Isaac Rice, head of eryday lives and, im yirtzeh Hash- On this trip, Sam met with Washing- the Torah She’ba’al Peh Department, em, this creative spark will carry us ton Heights Assembly member Carmen organized a WhatsApp group which through an extraordinary second se- De La Rosa, Senator Robert Jackson, sent shiurim from many different mester! and Lieutenant Governor Kathy Ho-

Senator Anna Kaplan and MTA sophomore Sam Verstandig

chul. He also attended a Senate session, which began with his father, Rabbi Stu- art Verstandig (YC ‘80, FGS ‘83, RIETS ‘84), delivering an invocation refl ecting on how the 10 Commandments of Lead- ership coincide with Parashas Yisro. Sam had the honor of meeting newly elected Senator Anna Kaplan (SCW ‘85 and CSL ‘90) on the Senate fl oor. Sam was also introduced on the As- sembly fl oor by his local Kew Gardens Hills Assemblyman Daniel Rosenthal. “I watched our government in action, as the hallways of the Capitol building were fi lled with lobbyists and protest- ers due to the signing of multiple bills by Governor Cuomo,” said Sam. “I hope to pursue a career in politics one day, and appreciate the opportunity to continue learning about how our local New York State government works.” As founder of MTA’s New York Political Action Club and an intern at Yeshiva University’s Offi ce of Government Relations, Sam enhances MTA’s civic spirit curriculum by sharing his experiences with his fellow students. Remember that article? Visit our archive section and find any issue of the 5 Towns Jewish Times online @ www.5TJT.com 31 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 32 that society was the fact that even males and their G-d-given roles, we the animals were copulating with can never allow it to be seen as nor- MURDER WILL NEVER BE the wrong species. It was a telltale mal. G-d created a world with bound- sign of the complete breakdown of aries of earth and sea, day and night, AN ACCEPTED NORM morality, causing G-d to question, so and four seasons, and regardless of to speak, His decision to create the how many people want to argue that BY YOCHANAN GORDON world. In fact, the people who are the sea is the dry land and that night-

he big news this week in the by the ruling government. The Mish- continued breakdown of all nah in Avos states forthrightly that T standards of morality is the we should pray for the wellbeing of G-d created a world governor of Virginia advocating for the malchus, for without it one man infanticide. Last week, when Gover- would devour his brother alive. It al- with boundaries. nor Cuomo pushed support for a bill most seems as if murder and a pro- legalizing abortion up until birth, we clivity to break the law is built into thought it could not get any worse. the fabric of mankind and if not for

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February Well, folks, technology isn’t the only laws precluding this type of behavior pushing late-term abortion and now time is really day, it will never be re- thing progressing at record speed. it would be exercised more freely. infanticide are the same ones legal- garded as such. Now the left wants to Evil has existed since the genesis The only thing more tragic than izing men using women’s bathrooms, push a narrative that a man could be of creation. One of the first incidents murder itself is the attempt to move calling for gender equality and fluid- a woman and that it’s up to a moth- we read about in the Torah is Cain it into the accepted discourse of life. ity, and labeling anyone who doesn’t er to choose whether or not her baby killing Abel. And while murder is a People will always do bad things and understand this a bigot, misogynist, should live. The left is clearly on a tragedy in and of itself, perhaps a we will never be able to completely and all the terms that you hear em- crash course that ends in tragedy. greater travesty would be some con- weed them out. However, the mo- ployed by every liberal rant towards sidering murder as a normal course ment the lines between what is good the right. of action. and legal and what is bad and illegal The point in all this is that regard- Speak to the Children of We are a society of laws with con- are blurred, we are lost as a society. less of how relentlessly they push to Israel, that they should sequences for those who abuse their In Parashas Noach, a sign that the legalize murder and abortion, and take to Me a terumah power or infringe on the laws set out Torah gives for the degradation of blur the lines between males and fe- (“uplifting”) (Sh’mos 25:2) Every created entity has a spark of G-dliness within it, a pinpoint of divinity that constitutes its “soul,” its spiritual function and design. When we utilize something to serve the Creator, we penetrates its shell of mundanity, revealing and realizing its divine essence. Thus we elevate these “sparks,” reuniting them with their Source. (The Chassidic Masters)

Gold, silver, and copper . . . (Sh’mos 25:3–7) The materials donated for the Mishkan correspond to the components of the human being. “Gold” is the soul; “silver,” the body; “copper,” the voice; “blue,” the veins; “purple,” the flesh; “red,” the blood; “flax,” the intestines; “goat hair,” the hair; “ram skins dyed red,” the skin of the face; “tachash skins,” the scalp; “sheettim wood,” the bones; “oil for lighting,” the eyes; “spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense,” the nose, mouth and palate; “shoham stones and gemstones for setting,” the kidneys and the heart. Rabbi Shmuel said: The materials donated for the Mishkan correspond to the heavens. “Gold” is the sun; “silver,” the moon; “copper,” the western horizon at sunset; “blue,” the sky; “purple,” the clouds; “red,” the rainbow; “flax,” the seraphim; “goat,” the constellation of capricorn; “ram skins dyed red,” thunder; “tachash skins,” lightening; “sheettim wood,” shooting stars; “oil for lighting,” the seven planets; “spices for the anointing oil and for the incense,” dew and rain; “shoham stones and gemstones for setting”—hail and snow. Said G-d: “My dwelling is in the heavens; if you make Me a Sanctuary on earth, I shall dwell in it.” (Midrash HaGadol) 33 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 1031 EXCHANGE w >\SZVO 8O^ 6OK]O] w 6YXQ >O\W 6OK]O] w 2SQR ;_KVS^c >OXKX^]

Please call for a list of Joe Eisenberger available properties. 516.456.1727 34 don’t act this way with anyone else. for that. It’s just that I know I’m going to lose I see the woman I am becoming and against his excellent verbal skills and I don’t like this woman in this regard. I’ve grown tired and insecure around I cave much too easily, or I hold back MINDBIZ him in this regard. all together. It feels so unbalanced, By Esther Mann I know that he loves me and is often and though I’m far from a feminist, very thoughtful, generous, and kind I do feel as though I don’t have the to me. So it’s not a matter of trying to same rights as he does. And the scar- hurt me or deprive me of what I want. iest part is that I’m starting to feel as Dear Esther, argument—even if it’s just a discus- My husband is a highly educated sion, I know that somehow he will man with an impressive, high-level prove me wrong or outtalk me until position. This reflects some of the I can’t keep going back and forth and Marriage should never reasons I was attracted to him in the finally just give in, walk away, and let first place. I loved how quickly and him have his way. brilliantly his mind worked. It amazed We’ve been married for close to feel like any sort

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February me, and I was also so very proud of twenty years, so this has been going him. No matter whom I introduced on for quite some time. The problem of battle. him to, I knew he would make a great is that, at this point, I often don’t impression. even bother asking for anything that I That hasn’t changed at all. If any- know he doesn’t want to do or give me. It’s just that he loves the debate and though I’m not as bright or logical as I thing, he is even more successful and Why bother? He’ll explain to me why I has to win—always! Sometimes, it’s once thought I was. more accomplished today. With that don’t need it, don’t even really want it, about something silly like when is Is there any way of crawling out of comes a certain degree of confidence. why I shouldn’t expect it, etc. It could a better time to go out to dinner, but this position that I’ve allowed my- I would not call him arrogant, though be about things big or small. I know other times it’s something much more self to fall into? Is there some way to he has reason to be, but he is aware of it’s ridiculous that I find myself back- important, like what high schools our take on this brilliant, powerful man his intelligence and success. ing down from any sort of discussion/ children should go to. He has facts, and actually win at a debate and get The problem is that it is impossible argument with him, because I know perseverance, and determination, and my way? If I continue along the way to win an argument with him. Forget that I am very far from stupid and I I don’t think anyone can be a match I’ve been going, I think I will lose my spark and my passion altogether. That would be very sad for me, and I would be (and probably already am) a terrible role model for my daughter. Loser Dear Loser, So often I find myself saying, “Be careful what you wish for.” You ar- en’t the only person who is pulled toward a certain type of spouse for what seems like excellent reasons, at the time, only to find that those qualities come with a serious downside. Mind you, not every brilliant, successful, well-spoken person has to debate everything to the bitter end until he or she wins the argument. Much of this speaks more to your husband’s need to win rather than his ability to win, which is a character flaw that he would most definitely do well to address. (More about that later.) Right now, I believe you are focusing on the wrong things. And if you can reframe your thoughts around this problem, you will be well on your way to a better outcome. Let’s start with a little analysis about what place “winning” should have in a marriage. In other words, conversations between husbands and wives don’t always have to be logical discussions where one spouse feels that he/she is on the witness stand. Marriage should have a much softer side and encompass the desire to make one’s spouse happy, even if it’s not necessarily logical. It’s not about who talks a better talk; it’s about hearing and caring about the other’s needs (rather than one’s own needs) and feeling a desire to make the other person happy. Plain and simple. For instance, let’s say that you want to go to dinner at 7 p.m. You had a late lunch, you know you won’t be hungry before then, and you actually enjoy the hustle and bustle of a crowded restaurant at that hour. Your husband makes the case for going earlier, because it’s very possible that you’ll have to wait for a table, the noise level will be higher and annoying, and the service might not be as good. No doubt your husband can make an excellent case for why he should “win” ing place as a result of your 35 this discussion. But it’s not changes, but you can’t bet always about facts and fig- on that. So be prepared for Visit 5TJT.com 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 ures. You don’t have to prove things to get worse so they him wrong or be able to make can eventually get better. just as strong or a better case Learn new ways to communi- for exclusive than he does. All you should cate and appreciate one an- have to do, assuming every- other. You both need to work one is coming from a caring on yourselves in order to get “Soon By You” place, is say, “You may be through this obstacle, but right, but I’d be happier going self-reflection and insight— interviews at 7. OK?” from both of you—should You don’t need to have the help the two of you work back-and-forth. Don’t even things through. Good luck! and blogs and engage. Let him save that Esther kind of bantering for his of- additional fice or for his chavrusa. All Esther Mann, LCSW, is a you need to do is let him know psychotherapist in Hewlett. Esther works with individuals and couples. that such-and-such is im- Together with Jennifer Mann, she Dating Forum portant to you and that you’d also runs the “Navidaters.” She can like him to respect that. You be reached at [email protected] or don’t have to always get your 516-314-2295. Read more of Esther discussions. way, but you certainly should Mann’s articles at 5TJT.com. get your way as often as he does, because what’s important to him should be important to you, and vice-versa. It’s not a battle of the minds. Marriage should never feel like any sort of battle. Now, if this makes sense to you and you decide you want to start using your voice fully again, leaving out the debate, you can expect a strong reaction from your husband. Firstly, he will feel frustrated by your desire to just bottom-line the whole thing, skipping over the long explanations and debate and just focusing on what it is you want. He will try to engage you, maybe even provoke you, to get back on board with his “game.” Don’t take the bait! Just continue to repeat what it is that you want, without a long drawn-out story. Again, he will not go along willing- ly—that you can expect. That brings me to the second piece of this story that needs addressing. I hear that your husband is one of the good guys, who happens to have this problem of believing that he has everything figured out, that there is no persuading him otherwise, and that he must always win. These behaviors he exhib- its don’t really have a place in a satisfying marriage. If you didn’t care and weren’t writing in to me, I would as- sume it’s something you can deal with. But from the tone of your letter, it is impacting you and changing you in ways that you are not very happy about. Therefore, if you change your behavior over time but you see that it has no impact on your husband’s behavior (which, by the way, can go either way), and you find yourselves never able to agree on anything and ten- sions heighten, it’s time to bring in the big guns—name- ly, couple’s therapy. Hopefully, there will be some organic change tak- 36 eling, or on entertainment (Sophia imagine you set a budget of $70 a Tulp, “Millennials Eat Up Savings by month for coffee. Divide $70 by the MAKING A BUDGET YOU Dining Out a Lot, Study Shows,” USA cost of your favorite cup to determine Today, June 26, 2017). Go over your how many coffees you can have per WILL ACTUALLY KEEP credit card statements to identify as month. many of these costs as possible. Step 3: Prioritize. Once you know t’s one of the oldest pieces of ad- speak—once you add up everything Now, how much do you have left of your spending limits, you will need vice out there, but it’s one of the that comes in and goes out. that number you tallied at the end of to prioritize. If you absolutely must I hardest to actually follow: Make Use your pay stub to calculate how Step 1? Are you seeing lots of your fa- have a coffee each day, that’s fine. a budget—and stick to it. much you take home after subtract- Only 39% of Americans say they ing health insurance, your 401(k), are able to cover a $1,000 unplanned and taxes. That number will tell you expense, CNNMoney has reported. how much money you have to cov- Be honest with yourself. One-third of households reported er your expenses (and put together that they did have an unplanned ex- some savings) in any given year. pense, such as a car repair or a dental Next, determine your expenses. vorite coffee charges on there? Or are Perhaps you can find other places to

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February emergency, last year. CNBC report- Think through how much you spend you racking up bills at your favorite cut back or look for cheaper options, ed that 78% say they are extremely on housing, food, your daily com- cosmetic shop? Chances are, you’ll like a regular coffee instead of a latte, or somewhat concerned that they mute, and other recurring costs, like find a pattern of small purchases that or carrying your own in a thermos. will not have enough money for re- a monthly gym fee. really add up at the end of the month. It is one thing to know that it’s im- tirement. The good news? Putting Now, subtract those recurring Your budget is where you will map portant to save money and quite an- together a simple budget is not diffi- costs from your take-home pay. This that out. other to make room in your budget to cult. Here are some tips: is the amount you have for Step 2. Here’s the key: Once you know how do it. We tend to think saving is hard Step 1: Gather the numbers. To Step 2: Figure out your biggest much you are spending on average, because it means giving up things we create a budget you can live with, unpredictable costs and set a limit’s time to set a limit. A successful love. But if you’ve accurately mapped examine your habits. Think of your- it. Now that you have your recurring budget works directly with your cur- out your costs and your assets, you self as a business. Essentially, you’re costs, be honest with yourself. Figure rent habits to set reasonable limits of know exactly how much is left to trying to figure out how much you out how much you usually spend on what you can spend each month. save—and what’s left over for you to have left over—your “profit,” so to extra things like going out to eat, trav- To stay with the coffee example, enjoy. It’s all in the budget.

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The poles shall be in the rings of the Ark; they shall not be removed (Sh’mos 25:15) This is actually one of the 365 prohibitions of the Torah—-never to remove the carrying poles from the ark, even when the Mishkan is in a state of rest, as it often was for several months at a time. Indeed, the poles remained in the Ark for the more than 380 years that it stood in the Holy of Holies in the Temple in Jerusalem! This particular law applies only to the Ark, and not to any of the other vessels of the Mishkan. The Ark, which served as the depository of the Torah, was the most secluded of the Mishkan’s vessels, expressing the ideal that the Torah scholar (who serves as an “Ark” for the Torah) must remove himself from all worldly endeavors. At the same time, however, he must be in a constant state of “portability”—even more so than the other “vessels.” If there is a soul thirsting for the word of G-d at the ends of earth, the Torah scholar must be prepared to leave his inner sanctum to transport the Torah to that place. So even when he sits in his “Holy of Holies,” he must have his “carrying poles” inserted in his “rings”—always at the ready to venture out at a moment’s notice, constantly aware of his responsibilities toward the world outside. (The Lubavitcher Rebbe) 37 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 38 her mother? We are still see- know, this fictional, ill-fated uations where one or both ing each other, but we’re keep- couple was not successful in parents are not wrong when ing it quiet and hidden from reconciling their families’ dif- objecting to a prospective DATING FORUM my dad. I know that he sus- ferences. Take a lesson from spouse a child is dating. In By Baila Sebrow pects something, so I asked Shakespeare. You will not such cases, there are obvious my rabbi what he thinks. My change your father’s view of flaws that make the couple in- rabbi says it’s not worth up- this girl’s mother or anyone compatible with one another, Question now I want to marry her. setting my dad, and I could al- else you decide to bring home usually to such an extent that I was seeing a girl for a long Here’s the thing. My par- ways meet someone else. The for him to meet. everyone else around them time, and she was everything I ents are divorced, and so are girl is pretty, like I said, so I’m I can understand that it is will agree. That, too, is not an was looking for. My dad made her parents. I met her parents, sure she will find another guy. important to you that both easy situation to be in, as it me break up with her, howev- and they are nice. I intro- My dad actually says that all your parents approve of your becomes a conflict where the er, because he didn’t trust her duced this girl to my dad. He the time! I wonder if maybe choice in a wife and can be parents are trying to do what and felt she was a gold-digger. liked her a lot, but after speak- there is a way to get him to ap- happy for you. But that is in a is best for their child, and He put a lot of pressure on ing to her, he realized that he prove. I am so torn up inside, perfect world. I wish I could the child is fighting back to me, and he helped me through dated her mom years ago. because I really love her and I tell you to ignore your father’s maintain the dating relation-

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February the process of breaking up, Things ended badly between want to marry her. harsh opinions and go live ship. More often than not, the and I was OK dealing with it. them, and now he wants me your life. However, the reali- more the parents object and He pushed me to start dating to break up with her. I have a Response ty is that no matter how old a fight with their child to break again, but the shidduch thing feeling that even though her What you really want to single man or woman may be, up with the person of inter- is not my scene, and I hat- mom doesn’t say anything, know is how many relation- most people crave the seal of est, the stronger the bond ed it. He then convinced me she hates my dad, but she is ships you will have to go approval from their family, becomes between the dating to go to a singles event, and OK with me. through before your father especially parents. Not only couple. I met somebody I like. She is My dad is a good guy, but decides that he will like the that, but second-guessing Parents frequently ask me beautiful, smart, and studying he gets that way with people girl and everyone in her fam- oneself is common when in a for advice as to how they can for the same profession that I sometimes. What I want to ily. And if something or some- serious relationship. It is also break up a relationship be- am in. We started dating, and know is if a girl is cool, will one from her family irks him, a time when there is a natural tween their child and some- things got pretty heavy, and she eventually become like must you abide by his biases instinct to find negativity in one they don’t like. Some- and break up with her? Sure- the person one is dating, so times the reasons are of a ly you realize that your dad is as to avoid major life changes, serious nature, where there not very reasonable where it which can be scary. One bad is major cause for concern. relates to your relationships. word or supposed well-mean- Other times it’s of a selfish How many times can you ing piece of advice about the nature—meaning, the parents break up with a girl you like person you are dating, and don’t have any concrete rea- just to please him? Since you suddenly there is reason to son for rejecting the person are so afraid of your father’s consider breaking it off. And their child is dating except disapproval, you decided this as this type of feedback is that they had another type time to date the girl behind coming from your father, it’s of person in mind for their his back. However, you cannot no wonder you are in this child to date. In either case, I play Romeo and Juliet for the state of confusion. rest of your life. And as you There are, of course, sit- Continued on Page 40 39 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 40 DATING FORUM dated her mother and things did not to is being ruined for you. There is no another. If need be, find out what you Continued from Page 38 end well? What does that have to do decision more important and excit- can about her parents and why they got with her daughter? You wonder wheth- ing at the same time than deciding to divorced. Those pieces of information typically advise the parents to not do er she can turn out like her mother, but marry someone. That you cannot have may be vital in helping you to under- anything extreme, but to explain their we do not know if that is the complete your father’s happiness for you and his stand the bad blood between your fa- concerns to their child in a loving, re- story. Did your father tell you what blessings is a painful burden on your ther and the girl’s mother. It is very im- spectful way. The fact is that the more happened in his relationship with the emotions. You must also be dealing portant to find out why the rabbi feels drastic actions parents take, the closer girl’s mother? Or is it just that he can- with lack of inner peace as you strug- you should not make waves and upset the couple will be drawn to each other not psychologically deal with having to gle with mixed emotions. your father by continuing the dating and will continue to secretly date—as relationship. Make sure that he clearly you are now doing. spells out what his qualms are (if any). In your previous relationship, your If it turns out that whatever hap- father believed the girl was a gold-dig- People are not pened in the past has no bearing on ger. What exactly did she do, or how your future relationship, that does not did she behave, to give your father interchangeable; necessarily make your father a bad such an impression? In an effort to person; rather, his behavior is likely February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February encourage you further, did he also put you don’t just trade misguided. It could also be an issue of the idea into your head that because societal acceptance, such that your fa- she is pretty she will have an easy time ther wants you to date someone from a finding someone else, as you are saying in one for another. different type of family. about the girl you’re currently dating? Once you get the story straight—or I must say that your statement about at least most of it—you and the girl her having an easy time replacing you run into her as a mechutan should you Here is what I advise. If this girl has you want to marry must sit down and is preposterous. People are not inter- marry the girl? If so, with respect to no clue about what is currently going strategize. It will also be helpful if you changeable. You don’t just trade in one your father, he is being selfish. on, now is the time to tell her. Perhaps can get a person of authority to guide for another. I am so sorry that upon reaching she can speak to her mother and find you both. If it turns out that your fa- Let’s focus a bit on this girl now. You this milestone in your life and meeting out more details, which will shed a bit ther is placing his own fears and issues sing her praises, and your father agrees someone you consider for marriage, more light on what really happened on you, which have nothing to do with with you and likes her. So what if he the happiness that you are entitled between them when they dated one your relationship, to be fair, he might be trying to protect you from something that he believes is negative. But even though it might seem that he is doing the right thing, that still does not make it right for you. If you discover something disturb- ing about her mother or her relationship with your father, you will have to consider the impact it could have on your future. No one can possibly pre- dict whether or not this girl will turn out like her mother. If the two of you really want to be together, and, from your perspective, whatever the relationship these people had with each other has nothing to do with the life you want to build with this girl, then you are doing nothing wrong in marrying her should she want to marry you. You are halachically permitted to marry the girl you choose, even when a parent does not approve. Should it come to that, you will have to explain to your father how much you love him and appreciate all that he has done for you, and that it is important to you to have his approval. However, in a confident tone, stress to him that you plan to move ahead with an engagement and marriage. At the end of the day, these situations do have a way of falling into place, and in most cases, the parents eventually do come around. While the mechutanim may end up ignoring one other, it’s their problem to learn to be mature. I will warn you that in a small number of cases it has happened that there is a stubborn parent who refus- es to budge and will continue to object. That is why I told you to find a person of authority who can be there for you. As much as it is important for everyone to get along, there are many marriages that have succeeded despite that friction.

Baila Sebrow is president of Neshoma Advocates, communications and recruitment liaison for Sovri-Beth Israel, executive director of Teach Our Children, and a shadchanis and shidduch consultant. She can be reached at [email protected]. Questions and comments for the Dating Forum can be submitted to [email protected]. Read more of Baila Sebrow’s articles at 5TJT.com. 41 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 42 homeless right here in Back Wood- sage to Batya and to “All the lonely mere, from June through Septem- people” (The Beatles, 1967) is to work ber of 1996. Now, all is real, genuine to forge a group of friends, rabbis, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR peace. But the damage, well, as Neil gvirim, and social workers. And yes, Young sang to the world in his album with no limit, contrary to any halach- Harvest, “I’ve seen the needle and the ic matters quoted in the rabbi’s arti- damage done, A little part of it in ev- cle, because we can always exceed the Tom Cruise lamented regarding one eryone.” limit. As we all know, “Eich la’asos la- “Lies And Broken Ties,” of his failed relationships in the mov- Yes, I plan b’n to send a check to Rav Hashem, haifairu Torasecha.” When it The Plight Of ie Cocktail, “Everything ends badly; Wolowik to help Batya. But her plight comes time to act on Hashem’s behalf, Batya Goff stein otherwise, it would never end.” I just is nothing short of “a call to arms” for even your Torah you may violate. Dear Editor, read in the New York Post on Tuesday, our entire community. Please note my And then, we will have acted with This written piece is both critical January 15, that more than four inci- suggestions, as a former and current real “chesed shel emes” for every sin- as well as a wake-up call to our com- dents of divorce-related violence are “firefighter” to burning homes, cars, gle “Batya”—women, men, boys, girls, munities (Halachic Musings, “Wom- published in one day alone. and shalom bayis. zaydes, and bubbes, both now and (I an Who Lost Her Sons Deserves Our I have personally seen a man, en- An organization needs to be found- fear) in the future.

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February Help,” January 11). The plight of Batya sconced in his villa in Back Lawrence ed and sustained that is specifically (P.S. Two years ago, a “Vietnam-lev- Goffstein as written uncovers a wound over Shabbos Nachamu. The “fire” designed to deal with matrimonial el” firefight to gain joint custody for a throughout our towns, Teaneck, Mon- raged in family court in a war over crisis situations. There exists a slew mom and her 5 children raged in Mon- sey (very heavy bleeding there), and the three children, and that same of wealthy, divorced, single men (and sey. A Rockland County Family Court chevrot too numerous to list. I write to husband was living in a two-room women) in the Five Towns who could judge came within an inch of holding you, as the former chairman of Justice un-renovated apartment in Cedar- foster such a group in a heartbeat. We me in contempt of court and throwing for Families, a charitable and nonprof- hurst by Yom Kippur that same year. would need social workers on call, as me into jail for my good-faith advoca- it organization that was involved with Then there was woman in Lawrence, well as auxiliary police. These police, cy for the children’s mother.) several families going through matri- a good and a perfect dugma as a moth- may, in “911” situations, act as a buffer, Paul Freedman monial “wars.” I say “wars” because er to her children, who lost custody of prior to the actual calling of the police, Former Chairman, Justice once either one or both members of a her young daughter for almost a year! to try to tone-down the fight before for Families, Inc. Honoree couple decide that a marriage is over, She received a “stay-away” order from everyone gets swept into it. And attor- for Outstanding in my lay opinion, 80% of the parties Mineola, meaning, that the mother is neys—not cash registers, but dedicat- Community Service go to war with each other. to have no contact with her youngest ed, concerned professionals. Finally, The Leader Family Foundation, Some of these wars are smaller fires baby girl. And a father (I dealt with like Achiezer, this organization must October, 1996 that rage for several months, and then this three times in our town) who still be registered and have an advisory when the spouses are literally exhaust- battled his wife through four years of board. Once it grows legs, it could be Kiddush On Schnapps ed in this early stage from near-daily high school, who was prevented by incorporated into Achiezer, provided Dear Editor, battles, they just want to end it peace- court order from attending his eldest that it continues to operate with the The second half of volume 2 of fully. However, as I am sure many of child’s graduation. His wife hired se- finite mission set forth above. Shabbos Beis Ropshitz contains a mas- you know, there are matrimonial bon- curity guards, posted at each entrance It would also include involved, con- sive kuntrus compiling and discussing fires that burn out of control, destroy- to the school gymnasium, to prevent cerned, merciful rabbanim who are virtually every opinion on this matter. ing everyone in their path—the kids, the boy’s father from attending this nonpartisan. Too many rabbanim are The top of page 445 contains the fol- the spouses themselves, and often- important event. just too “overwhelmed” to serve any- lowing story, related to the Radomsker times, siblings and grandparents. As My best friend was unfortunately one, especially the children. The mes- Rebbe, zt’l, as to the heavenly origin of schnapps, and hence, its healing attri- make up for her comments about Is- An Open Letter he claimed, if the OU refused to certi- 43 butes: raeli occupation and support for many To The OU fy Big Gay Ice Cream, “it would be the

At the time of the Spanish expul- Palestinian leaders including Rashida Dear Rabbanim and Lay Lead- end of kashrus in America.” Sensing 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 sion, the issue was raised in the heav- Tlaib, who wrapped herself in a Pal- ers: my incredulity at this lame excuse, he enly court: “How will Jews now have estinian flag and declared her avowed I have always reserved a special explained that such a refusal would parnassah?” mission to get the “M-F” out of the place in my heart for the Orthodox lead to wide-scale protests by gay- And the reply was that a new drink White House. Ocasio-Cortez tweeted Union. Perhaps this relates to the fact rights groups, with the result that a will be introduced to the world, gen- that she got Rashida Tlaib’s back. that my great-grandfather and name- cascade of products would drop their tiles will love it, and this will be the Anonymous sake, Abraham Goldstein, founded the kosher supervision. major source of Jewish income. Hence OU’s kashrus division. In the early part This reasoning defies logic. No such the Arenda. Spoiler Alert Needed of the last century, he spearheaded protest would succeed (or would even I naturally assumed this to be “reb- Dear Editor, the OU’s growth as a reliable hechsh- ensue), because there is no law that bisheh” stories. So I looked up whiskey As a longtime reader of your paper er, before leaving to found Organized forces the OU to certify any particular in the Britannica (pre-Google days). Lo and columns, I was disappointed that Kashruth Laboratories (the OK). company. Moreover, brands undertake and behold, Scotch/Irish whiskey was your otherwise fine article about Sht- The OU’s roles in areas as diverse kosher supervision because it affords not produced or did not exist until 1493. isel included significant plot points as youth services (NCSY) and govern- them access to a large audience of con- Meyer M. Lieber about the series that viewers would mental advocacy for causes we hold sumers. This commercial interest will Wesley Hills, NY otherwise need to watch the series in dear are supremely admirable. not subside simply due to a few pro- full to be aware about. It is thus with a heavy heart that testors. Article On I happen to be in the midst of watch- I must report my shock at discover- I ask: How would the OU respond Ocasio-Cortez ing the first season, and I would have ing that the OU now certifies a brand to a request for certification by “In- Dear Editor, preferred not to know in advance called Big Gay Ice Cream. This compa- termarriage Ice Cream,” featuring a I am shocked that your paper, which about certain events and character ny was specifically named in a provoc- photo of a chassid kissing an obviously advocated support for President incidents. Knowing the results in ad- ative manner in order to normal- gentile woman? I have no doubt that Trump’s policies for Jews and Isra- vance lessens enjoyment of watching ize same-sex behavior. Its products you would decline to certify a product el last week, provides space for Oca- any series, and you should have real- (some, not all, are certified by the OU) of this nature. Why, then, is Big Gay sio-Cortez to “spew” her anti-Trump ized that, especially for viewers who feature a prominent rainbow, making Ice Cream different? rhetoric. The JTA “news” article that have never watched it at all, which clear that its mission transcends the I suspect, sadly, that the answer lies you printed had a misleading head- presumably includes most of your production of ice cream. in the wearing down of our aversion line: “Jewish Community Needs To Be readers. At the very least, there should There is no reason that the OU to same-sex couplings. Even in the Protected, Ocasio-Cortez Says.” She is have been a “spoiler alert” at the be- must accept any and all companies Orthodox community, many no lon- the last person who would offer Jews ginning of the article. That is a basic for certification, even if their prod- ger find homosexuality objectionable. protection, as evidenced by her state- journalistic approach that you failed ucts meet OU standards. And yet you If this sentiment is accurate, then we ments and actions. She was marching to follow, and your failure to do so, or found nothing wrong with approving have indeed lost our moral compass. in the Women’s March, from which recognize that you needed to do so, the display of your symbol on a brand I call upon the Orthodox Union to even the Democratic Party withdrew was disappointing. Although some that seeks to undermine our society’s immediately withdraw its certifica- support because of the anti-Semitism people may like knowing the ending moral fabric. tion of Big Gay Ice Cream and to thereof its leadership who unrepentantly of a book or series before reading it or Some weeks ago, I challenged one of by return to the moral high ground embraced Farrakhan. watching it, I am decidedly not one of the OU’s principal lay leaders regard- that, over the decades, has been one of Lighting Chanukah candles and her them. ing this matter. He noted that mine its defining characteristics. announced Converso status does not Anonymous was not the only complaint. However, Avi Goldstein 44 were passive recipients of this unique, sure I was born in Bnei Brak, or at least never-to-be-repeated gift from above. into a religious family here.” I told him To build a Sanctuary took a whole he reminded me of the comedian who INSIGHTS ON THE TORAH building campaign. Men and women, had a terrible fear of fl ying and argued young and old—everybody rolled up that “if G-d intended man to fl y, He’d their sleeves. It took weeks, months of have given him wings—or at least made hard labor, meaningful contributions it easier to get to the airport!” So he says, by every individual, planning and pro- “If G-d wanted me to be an angel, He’d gramming, designing, and then actually have given me wings too.” TERUMAH: building a holy house for G-d. We made The fact is G-d did give us wings. it happen. And thereby it was the people That’s what Sinai was all about. He gave SINAI OR SANCTUARY? who brought G-d down to earth. us a dose of revelation, of spiritual shock Apparently it was important for the treatment that has saturated us with an From Where I Stand above. G-d initiated and activated that Jews to appreciate the value G-d attach- eternal capacity to fl y high, to touch the encounter. In that experience, the Jew- es to self-help and to DIY projects of a Divine. But those were just the tools; ish people were somewhat passive. All spiritual nature. It is not good enough to now we have to learn to fl y. BY RABBI YOSSY GOLDMAN

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February the thunder and lightning, physically sit around waiting for the extraordinary We may have been endowed with the §¥´ £´ª¥³ ³±¨ £¦ ³¬ and spiritually, came at them from on revelations, those once-in-a-lifetime potential to develop our connection to “They shall make for Me a Sanctuary high. supernal visits the Good L-rd might G-dliness, but after Sinai it’s up to us that I may dwell among them.” The Sanctuary, however, had to be bestow upon us. It is necessary for us to make it happen and to actually bring —Sh’mos 25:8 built by the Jews themselves. They had to create the infrastructure, to take the our innate power to the fore. True revelation is rare. While there certainly are “And in the beginning G-d was home- those special moments when we wit- less and so He asked His people to set ness the unmistakable presence of G-d Him up with some digs.” Where does it G-d attaches value in our lives, we cannot wait for lightning say that? Well, nowhere, actually. But to strike. We need to build our personal it does say that G-d instructed Moses sanctuaries for G-d in order to embrace to tell the people, “They shall make for to DIY projects Him and bring Him into our homes and Me a Sanctuary that I may dwell among families. them.” Now the question is, was G-d of a spiritual nature. The Rebbe of Kotzk was once asked, really homeless? Wasn’t He already “Where is G-d?” He answered, “Wher- dwelling with the people? Why, it was ever you let Him in.” just the other week that we read of the to take the initiative. From the cam- building blocks in our hands and “make Revelation at Sinai and the Ten Com- paign to raise and collect the raw mate- Me a Sanctuary.” To put it simply, are we Rabbi Yossy Goldman was born in Brooklyn and was sent in 1976 by the Lubavitcher Rebbe mandments, when G-d came down rials needed for the Sanctuary down to waiting for G-d or is G-d waiting for us? as an emissary to serve the Jewish community from heaven to earth. So why suddenly the nuts and bolts of construction, the Who makes the next move? of Johannesburg, South Africa. He is Senior the need for a Sanctuary for Him? Mishkan was a man-made ediﬁ ce. I met a guy not long ago and, as often Rabbi of the Sydenham Shul and president of the The answer is that there is a funda- At Sinai the heavens opened for happens to rabbis, the discussion turned South African Rabbinical Association. His sefer mental diff erence between Sinai and the greatest sound-and-light show on to “religion.” He was pretty blunt about “From Where I Stand: Life Messages from the Weekly Torah Reading” was published by Ktav the Sanctuary. Sinai represents a rev- earth, leaving a nation mesmerized it and said, “Not for me, Rabbi. If G-d and is available at Jewish book shops or online elation thrust upon the people from and awe-inspired. But they themselves wanted me to be frum, he’d have made at www.ktav.com. ing—but not both! Thus the derashah indeed reveals 45 I would like to offer the suggestion the co-existing mechanisms that op-

that perhaps we do indeed see a basis erate to permit that which is found in 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 for these dual mechanisms in the Ge- the womb of a slaughtered animal. REAL CLEAR DAF mara’s derashah. For after presenting By Rabbi Shmuel Wise the basic derashah that permits the Rabbi Wise is maggid shiur of Real Clear fetus, the Gemara further expounds Daf (realcleardaf.com), a website and mobile app that off ers free audio shiurim and other from the pasuk’s language that even resources to assist your journey through Shas. if a piece of the fetus was cut off in He is also the director of Tehillim Together A review of some of this week’s The above leads us to the conclu- utero before the shechitah, that too (tehillimtogether.com), a mobile app (for iOS daf yomi key concepts (Parashas sion that two different things happen becomes permitted. This statement, and Android) that off ers a translated sefer Terumah – Chullin) when a pregnant animal is slaugh- it can be suggested, reveals the mech- Tehillim and facilitates Tehillim groups. To be a sponsor or to reach Rabbi Wise, please write to Q . Through what mechanism does tered: (1) if a live fetus is present anism of exempting additional parts [email protected] or call 855-ASK- an animal fetus become permitted via in the womb, it, too, is considered found in the womb (approach #2). RCD-1 (275-7231). Read more of Rabbi Wise’s the mother animal’s shechitah? slaughtered; (2) additional elements The Gemara then makes a big deal of articles at 5TJT.com. A. The Achronim grapple with this found in the womb, such as a dead fe- the fact that the Torah refers to the question, which can help us under- tus and its cheilev, are exempted from fetus as a “beheimah,” animal, point- stand a core halachah of the perek we shechitah on the basis of being con- ing out that this indicates that the fe- Remember began this week, “Beheimah HeMe- sidered mere extensions of the moth- tus retains an independent halachic kasha.” The first Mishnah of the per- er animal. But, as pointed out by the identity (and should thus be subject ek discusses the issue of a pregnant Asvan D’Oraisa, it remains elusive to the law of temurah; see there fur- that article? animal whose fetus put its limb out- where the notion of these two par- ther). This point, I’d like to suggest, Visit our archive section side of the womb before shechitah. allel mechanisms was derived from. reveals the other mechanism (ap- It is a given in this Mishnah that if For all the Torah said was that even proach #1). For if the Torah is clas- and ﬁnd any issue of the the entire fetus remained inside of “an animal inside of an (slaughtered) sifying this fetus as a beheimah with 5 Towns Jewish Times the womb through the shechitah, the animal” is permitted. It would appear its own identity, how can it be kosher fetus—whether born dead or alive— that the Torah either taught that the unless it is considered slaughtered on online @ would be permitted on the basis of animal within is considered slaugh- the basis of its mother being slaugh- www.5TJT.com the mother animal’s shechitah. tered or is exempt from slaughter- tered? The Gemara on Monday’s daf (69a) provides a source for this law. The pasuk in parashas Re’eh uses the language of “animal … in an animal” in the context of the kosher animals. From this language, the Gemara expounds that even a fetus found in the womb of a slaughtered animal is permitted. What isn’t immediately clear is the mechanism through which the fetus becomes permitted. Is the To- rah saying that on the basis of the mother’s ritual slaughtering the fetus is also considered to have been ritual- ly slaughtered? Or is the Torah teaching us that the fetus doesn’t require shechitah at all since it is regarded as just another body part of the animal (akin to the concept of “the fetus is considered a leg of its mother”)? The first approach would explain why a live fetus found inside of a slaughtered animal is permitted, but not why the halachah permits even a dead fetus. What’s more, as our perek unfolds, we learn that even the forbidden fat, forbidden sciatic nerve, and even a piece of the fetus that is severed from it while in utero become permitted on the basis of the mother’s shechitah. None of these laws can be explained according to the theory that the mother’s slaughtering results in the halachah that it’s as if the fetus was slaughtered. On the other hand, as pointed out by the Asvan D’Oraisa (siman 14), the second approach fails to account for several indications which support the notion that through the mother’s slaughtering, the halachah considers the fetus as slaughtered. For one, the Gemara later states (74a, when considering the possibility that an actual in-utero slaughtering of the fetus would make it permitted): “The To- rah gave the option of cutting either the mother’s simanim or the fetus’s simanim to permit the fetus.” In addition, Rashi (69a “It has no remedy”) explicitly endorses the first approach stating that via the mother’s slaughtering, the fetus is considered slaughtered. The Asvan D’Oraisa also brings several further compelling proofs. 46 BRINGING BACK BIKUR CHOLIM

BY NEAL C. GOLDBERG, PH.D., AND RABBI NACHUM DINOWITZ

ave you noticed how many robs people of their physical well- articles, workshops, and re- being, but far too often devastates H fresher courses appear each their psychological wellbeing as year addressing issues such as taha- well. We take for granted the thou- ras hamishpachah, tefillin, or lashon sand daily interactions with friends ha’ra? Yet, somehow, a crucial mitz- and loved ones that ground us and vah like bikur cholim is, by compari- provide stability in the face of life’s son, infrequently discussed. trials. Illness isolates, it confines, it

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February Dr. Goldberg, a psychologist, the unravels social ties one by one until head of Lev Leytzan: the Heart of the suffering soul loses its very sense Therapeutic Clowning, Inc., an or- of identity. ganization devoted to bikur cholim, We are all aware of community mitzvah, personally demonstrating, and Rabbi Dinowitz, a mechanech, members who were once active, in- personally carrying out this most are eager to take the opportunity to fluential players in our shuls and holy task. We trick ourselves into strengthen and inspire others regard- schools whose lives have since been believing that others address these ing this most precious, holy mitzvah wrecked by illness. We all know needs, but so few do. Too often there and the refuah brought about by all someone in the middle of a long- is nobody at all. “And even when who are touched by it. They would term stay at the hospital, or someone there is someone, I can promise you, also like to emphasize the powerful who is no longer able to get out of based on personal experience,” says ramifications of this mitzvah: how a the house—people who struggle dai- Dr. Goldberg, “that it’s never enough. visit from a friend can imbue the ill ly and have all but disappeared from So many are left forgotten in the person with increased vitality along community life. darkness of a hospital room or in the with the will to live and carry on. Where are they? Have you looked? silence of their empty apartments, Let’s start off with a couple of cru- Have you inquired? hoping for you, needing you, like a cial, somewhat uncomfortable, facts. They may be lonely. They may be person gasping for oxygen. And even There are lonely people. There are isolated. They likely crave to be re- when visitors do come, it’s never forgotten people. Some are young, membered. They are probably des- enough.” some are old. Socioeconomic status perate to be visited. They want to We all know what to do. But then doesn’t make a difference. Neither talk. They want to listen. They want we get busy and we forget. When the does educational level. They could to be seen. They want to interact. Send in the clowns thought does cross our mind, we’re have been your classmate, bunkmate, They want to matter. They want us! quick to make assumptions that oth- chavrusa, or the guy who once sat They want you. mitzvah as so essential that He er people are taking care of it. next to you in shul. Illness not only HaKadosh Baruch Hu sees this Himself comes down to perform the All it takes is an evening after work, an hour on a Sunday to ascertain when bamot were or to the heritage [nachalah]” 47 afternoon. Schedules should permitted. At certain times (Devarim 12:9); the Mishnah not prevent you from reach- when the Mishkan was stand- explains menuchah as a refer- 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 ing out, given the options INSIGHTS ON THE TORAH ing, it was permitted to bring ence to Shiloh, and nachalah of social media, texting, certain sacrifi ces on bamot— as a reference to Jerusalem. WhatsApp, and e-mail. Peo- the name for altars outside of The term menuchah describes ple often anticipate awk- the Mishkan—while at oth- a temporary period of sanctity wardness or a painful sense er times this was forbidden. resting in one area for several of helplessness while per- PARASHAT TERUMAH: During three periods, bamot hundred years, but not because forming this mitzvah. Others were forbidden: in the desert this is its destined place. In feel vulnerable, acknowl- THE ENCOUNTER from the time the Mishkan contrast, Jerusalem is nacha- edging how frail man is, how frail I am, you are. This is not an easy mitzvah. But it is an BETWEEN TWO TYPES essential one. As far as help- The sanctity lessness—on the contrary, you are healing them. Easing OF SANCTITY of the site of the loneliness and isolation can achieve what not even the BY RABBI MOSHE BLOOM Torah VeHa’aretz Institute Beit HaMikdash is doctors can do. Bikur cholim is reminding a soul that it’s ake for me a Sanctu- be boiled down to several hun- everlasting, even alive. “Mary and I will dwell dred square meters on Temple We have an immense re- within your midst” (Sh’mot Mount. Yet, in our parashah, after its destruction. sponsibility to these invisible 25:8). the Jewish people are com- members of our community, The verse above should look manded to erect the Mishkan, the same as any others. No strange to anyone following a mobile temple that can be one should be forgotten. Jewish history in the Land of here one day and there anoth- was established through entry lah because of the “fi xed nature Israel over the past century. er. Why could the Mishkan be to the Land of Israel and en- of its sanctity and its eternal Neal C. Goldberg, Ph.D., is a clinical Everyone knows that the Beit a mobile structure, while the campment at Gilgal; during the existence” (Peirush HaMish- psychologist and the executive HaMikdash is supposed to be Beit HaMikdash had to be situ- 369 years the Mishkan stood in nah, Rambam Zevachim 14:8). director of Lev Leytzan: the Heart of Therapeutic Clowning, Inc. in a very specifi c location. The ated at a very specifi c location? Shiloh; and since the building (featured on CNN in 2016). Lev Beit HaMikdash could not be To understand this, we will of the Beit HaMikdash in King Who Determines Leytzan is a medical/therapeutic situated in just any city—or consider two main sources. The Solomon’s time. Before this Sanctity: clowning organization, which sends even moved a meter in any di- fi rst discusses the changes in time, and during the interme- G-d Or The therapeutic clowns to visit children rection! Ever since the mufti of the Mishkan’s status through- diary periods, bamot were per- and adults who are homebound Jewish People? or hospitalized with challenging Jerusalem Haj Amin al-Hus- out the generations, while the mitted. Indeed, the sanctity of illnesses. seini incited Arabs to attack second deals with the sanctity The source for the prohi- the site of the Beit HaMik- the Jews in the Arab Uprising of the Mishkan’s location. bition of bamot in Shiloh and dash is everlasting, even Rabbi Nachum Dinowitz is a rebbe at of 5689 (1929), through the re- The Mishnah (Zevachim 14) Jerusalem is the verse: “Be- after its destruction. The Yeshiva Darchei Torah and principal cent al-Aqsa Intifada, the Jew- briefl y surveys the Mishkan’s cause you have not yet come to at Yam HaTorah. ish–Arab confl ict in Israel can history in the Land of Israel the resting place [menuchah] Continued on Page 49 48 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February PARASHAT TERUMAH As such, the sanctity of the Beit 49 Continued from Page 47 HaMikdash could technically rest

anywhere, since G-d’s glory fills the 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 Rambam (Hilchot Beit HaBechirah entire world. However, the point HALACHIC MUSINGS 6:14–16) stresses that the sanctity of connection between heaven and By Rabbi Yair Hoffman of the Beit HaMikdash (in the con- earth can be formed only when the text of the mitzvot tied to it) differs Jewish people—G-d’s representa- from the sanctity of the Land of Is- tives in the world—identify the site rael (vis-à-vis Shemittah, ma’aserot, and erect the Beit HaMikdash there. etc.). While the sanctity of the Beit In contrast, the Land of Israel’s sanc- AND THESE ARE THE HaMikdash stems from the “Divine tity cannot appear just anywhere, as Presence, which is never nullified,” was the case with the Mishkan, since NAMES OF BNEI YISRAEL the obligation of the Land of Israel here the contribution of the Jewish in “the Sabbatical year and tithes people—who can fully fulfill their rofessor Dalton Conley of NYU The Chazon Ish is not due to its being conquered by role only in the Land of Israel—is is a well-known sociologist and In the work titled Pe’er HaDor, about many [Joshua and olei Mitzrayim]. much more apparent and central. Pauthor. He named his son “Yo Rav Avrohom Yeshayah Karelitz, zt’l When the Land was wrested from Xing Heyno Augustus Eisner Alexan- (1878–1953), author of the Chazon Ish [the Jews’] hands, the conquest was Rabbi Moshe Bloom is head of the English der Weiser Knuckles,” reportedly the (Vol. IV p. 200), it is brought down that voided and it was exempt from a department of Torah VeHa’aretz Institute. longest name in New York City’s offi cial he was very much against naming a Torah VeHa’aretz Institute (the Institute biblical obligation of tithes and the for Torah and the Land of Israel) engages in archives. Had he been Jewish and had child after two people. He held that a Sabbatical year, since it is not [con- research, public education, and the application he posed the question to Rav Shmuel concatenation of two (or more) names sidered] the Land of Israel.” Later of contemporary halachic issues that come Kamenetsky, shlita, he would have is, in eff ect, a new name. It thus has no on, parts of the Land were sanctified to the fore in the bond between Torah and the been advised against giving his son benefi t for the child, nor is it a fulfi llin early Second Temple times (olei Land of Israel today. Recently, the Institute such a name. In Chassidic circles (and ment of kibbud av v’eim when the name opened an English department to cater to Bavel). Since this was not accom- the English-speaking public living in Israel in many Litvish circles, too), multiple of the one individual is not given. He plished through a military conquest, and abroad. For additional information and names are very much accepted. But in stated that the kedushah, the overfl ow of but rather civilian settlement, this inquiries, e-mail [email protected] or call many other circles, multiple names are sanctity persists. According to these 972-8-684-7325. discouraged. Continued on Page 52 sources, it would seem that the Mishkan is sacred due to the Divine Presence, while the Jewish people are the ones sanctifying the Land of Israel. However, this, too, is not simple. Nowhere in Tanach do we see King David receiving a prophecy regarding the exact location where the Beit HaMikdash should be built. There are various traditions brought down by our Sages that it was the Jewish people who decided that the “place that G-d will choose” is Temple Mount in Jerusalem—which was implemented by King David. This is in contrast to other decisions made based on prophecy or consultation with the urim v’tumim, which were far less fateful for the Jews’ future. On the other hand, it is clear that with all due respect to the Jews’ conquest and settlement of the Land of Israel, had we conquered or settled in Uganda, the mitzvot tied to the Land of Israel would not apply. Similarities And Differences It seems we can explain this dis- parity as follows: The same fundamental principle, which is also a basic tenet of Judaism, holds true for both types of sanctity. Sanctity is the product of a joint effort, of both G-d and the Jewish people. Redemption cannot arrive without both partners contributing their share. It’s not that G-d can’t save us on His own; it’s just that this is the whole purpose of G-d’s creation of the world— so that human beings will take an active part in its rectification (as the Ramchal explains at length in Da’at Tevunot). Yet, these are still two separate systems. The Beit HaMik- dash is mostly G-dly; it is the main pipeline that brings down all G-dly abundance to the world. Our ability to make an impact is only on a very low level, with physical (but vital) vessels, which receive this abundance. However, working the Land of Israel’s soil is primarily physical, while G-d’s blessing, though critical, is hidden. 50 PUZZLES By Yoni Glatt

Crossword: Spiritual Growth Across 2. Piece of land 1. Helgenberger of CSI 3. Elastic Richards 5. Elevator pioneer 4. Alan of the Fed 9. Following 5. Not having a good game February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February 14. Producer of Aspire computers 6. Former Giant Barber 15. Perch or pike 7. “Ignorance ______excuse” 16. Ring bearer of note 8. Arrive 17. Biblical source of wisdom 9. Sports org. that has nine teams 20. Yearly meal of note, in Israel located in 38-Down 21. State University with a top writing 10. He broke Michael Corleone’s program heart 22. “That ___ it!” 11. Kind of list 23. Shabbat (in)activity 12. It may be cutting or ragged 25. Poetic preposition 13. Caviar and others 27. Bug (still) eaten by some Yemenite 18. “______my dad would say…” Jews 19. Declines 32. 1900 in old Rome 24. A dr. has one 35. Wheelchair-friendly feature 26. Clomped (on) 36. “Beats” Dr. 27. Plant connection 37. Ethiopian’s neighbor 28. Good reviews 39. Flu type 29. Kind of acid 41. It means “earth-friendly” 30. Settlers of Catan resource 43. Auto inspection sticker 31. Classic pie type 44. Herb that tastes like licorice 32. Portuguese territory in Asia until 46. The Simpsons character involved in 1999 recent controversies 33. Scottish families 48. BDS sympathizer Del Rey 34. Brit follower 49. “General” on a Chinese restaurant 38. Home of the St. Kilda Hebrew menu Congregation 50. It wasn’t consumed by fi re in Exodus 40. Last mount Moses climbed 53. Israel, to many Jews 42. Popular brand of nail polish 54. Corporate VIP 45. 12 Angry Men director Sidney 55. Griffi th or Rooney 47. Where Michael Jordan played 58. Valley where Goliath met his end coll. ball 61. Movie about a fast snail 51. Add fresh ammo 65. Where Absalom’s rebellion came to 52. Moody post-punk subgenre Solution To Previous Crossword: an end 53. “Laughing” beast 68. Word for Yom Kippur 55. Away off Please Stand Up 69. Iliad deity 56. Musical mark 70. Company sponsoring Colin Kaeper- 57. ___ Yikra nick’s “Risk Everything” campaign 59. Big do 3 2 5 ( 6 + , 0 6 , 0 $ 1 71. Aired again 60. Bear in mind 72. Part of a notable Shabbat tefi llah 62. Camp night activity no-no 2 6(0 ( $6( $ '25( 73. Location of 17-Across 63. Triathlon need 64. It could be a bad sign ( /'(5:$1' / $7(5 Down 66. Cruz or Sanders: Abbr. 1. Surfaces for wrestling 67. “___ Love You” (Beatles) 0 225( 6 7,56 + $' , 95 , & ($6( Jewish Spelling Bee 7 8 ) 7 ( )5$7 8 5*( How many common words of 5 or more letters , 6$ , $+ , 5,6+0$1 can you spell using the letters in the hive? Every % ,7 5 (63(&7 $ *2 answer must use the center letter at least once. , 1+80$1( ( $6<$6 Letters may be reused in a word. At least one word $ *(6 5 $1 , 1 $ ,6+ will use all 7 letters and have a direct Jewish connection. Proper names 5 2267 6 7$% and hyphenated words are not allowed. Score 7 2 7 + (&+( ( %%( ' 1 point for each answer and 3 points for a Jew- $ /,=$ + 2125$%/( ish-related word that uses all 7 letters. ) (085 ( /6$ 7 <.( Rating: 11=Good; 15=Excellent; 18=Genius 7 +(6( 6 ((5 + 263 Common solutions to last week’s Spelling Bee: Muktzeh. Teeth, teethe, teehee, theme, tutee. Puzzle appeared on Page 50 of the February 1 issue. 51 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 52 HALACHIC MUSINGS the seventh daughter. could be that this would not be consid- torical reasons for the development of Continued from Page 49 Professor Conley named his daugh- ered two names on account of the view giving two names. ter “E,” the shortest name in the New of this Tosfos. holiness, that one receives when nam- York City archives. We do fi nd, l’havdil, Rav Menashe Klein (1924–2011), zt’l, When Naming ing after a tzaddik only comes when the a Tanna in Pirkei Avos who seems to in his Mishnah Halachos (Vol. V #215), Two Names exact same name is used. have been named after a letter—twice, on the other hand, is of the opinion that It is important that if one does follow in fact. In Pirkei Avos, Ben Hay Hay tells it is not only perfectly fi ne to have two the minhag to name a child with two Other Poskim us “L’fum tza’ara agra,” according to the names, but he disagrees with the con- names that both names be used. The Rav Moshe Shternbuch (Teshuvos level of diffi culty involved in observing a tention that it was a rarity in previous sefer Ben Yehoyada (Taanis 25b) writes v’Hanhagos Vol. I #608), shlita, cites the that if one leaves out one of the names, Chazon Ish not to name a child with two the pouring out of blessing from the names. This is also the view commonly letters of his second name is prevented attributed to Rav Shmuel Kamenetsky, The kedushah one from reaching him. Rav Ben Tzion Abba shlita. Rav Ben Tzion Abba Shaul, zt’l, Shaul, zt’l, stated that leaving out the held that one should not name two receives when naming second half of the name can even cause names because of an entirely diff erent the child damage, chalilah.

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February reason: There is a chance that one of the after a tzaddik only There are those who forbid a person names will end up not being used and to create a nickname based upon an ab- the child will incur damage on account comes when the exact breviation of two names. For example, if of this. someone had the name Eliyahu Morde- The Chazon Ish was not the fi rst to name is used. chai, it would be improper to nickname express this idea of avoiding two names. him Elmo (aside from the issue of nam- The great Acharon Rav Yechezkel ing a child after a non-Jew or a Sesame Landau (1713–1793) writes (Nodah Street character). Others disagree with B’Yehuda M.T. O.C. 113) that nowhere mitzvah is the reward. Most people fo- times. He cites numerous examples in this view. Indeed, Rav Chaim Kanievsky in the Talmud do we fi nd any Tanna or cus on his message, but let’s take a mo- Tanach as well as in the Rishonim that is cited in Keser Shem Tov (Vol. II #112) Amora who was called by two names. ment to focus on the rabbi’s name. people did have two names. as permitting it. Therefore, he concludes, there is no Rav Sraya Dublitsky (1925–2018), zt’l, point in giving someone two names. Debate a student of the Chazon Ish, is quoted in Conclusion The same conclusion is made by Rabbi Ben Hei Hei seems to be two names. Korei Sh’mo (p. 149) as saying that the The main thing, of course, whenever de- Moshe Sofer (1762–1839) in his respon- The Torah Lishma (Responsa #402) custom is not like the Chazon Ish, and ciding upon a name, is to maintain shalom sa (Shu’t Chasam Sofer E.H. #8). cites this very notion as a proof that one we do name people with two names. and not to cause an argument when things It seems that the name Yonasan may even name someone after a Hebrew There are even opinions that giving do not go the way one wants. Shalom is ac- Aryeh found in Yevamos 122b must letter. multiple names is benefi cial for the tually one of Hashem’s Holy Names, and be understood as a form of a last name There is a Tosfos in Chagigah 9b that child in that it brings more berachah it is something that we daven for in every (such as Yehudah Maccabi) where the states that Ben Hei Hei was actually a from heaven (Sdei HaAretz Y.D. Vol. III Shemoneh Esrei and Kaddish. May Hash- latter name is a family title indicating ger tzedek and that this name was given #22 as cited in Vayikra Sh’mo b’Yisrael em bless Klal Yisrael with peace. great strength. Alternatively, it could to him because it alludes to the fact that p. 80). be understood as “Hashem has given he is a descendant of Avraham and Sar- As an aside, in his Igros Moshe (O.C. The author can be reached at a lion.” Similarly, the name Bas Sheva ah. Both Avraham and Sarah received Vol. V #10), Rav Moshe Feinstein, zt’l, Yairhoff [email protected]. Read more of Rabbi Hoff man’s articles at 5TJT.com. would be understood as one name, i.e., the extra letter “hei” from Hashem. It uncharacteristically discusses the his- became a popular breakfast food in the Point is, it was invented to avoid hav- 53 fi rst place because people didn’t want ing to think in the morning, and now A CLEVER TITLE to have to think about what to eat in there are so many choices that we have 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 the mornings—they just wanted to grab to think. Unless we have a rule like, “You something simple so they can eat and can’t open a second box until the fi rst GOES HERE drink at the same time and then get out box is fi nished.” By Mordechai Schmutter the door. Wait. Is that why they plow through In fact, cereal was probably invented the fi rst box so quickly? by accident. I know that when I’m mak- So what are your other options? ing coff ee, which I usually do before I’ve You’re not going to suddenly stop buying THIS COMPLETE BREAKFAST had my coff ee (this is the worst time to cereal, because all day your kids keep make coff ee), I sometimes accidental- asking what they should eat: “What ne of the most diffi cult deci- sneaking into the kitchen and grabbing ly use juice instead of milk or put cof- should I take for snack?” “What should I sions every parent has to make, handfuls of cereal out of the box all day, fee grounds on my cereal or butter my have for lunch?” “I don’t like what you’re Oon a regular basis, is what kind and then at suppertime they say they’re phone, and I’m pretty sure this is how making for supper. What should I eat in- of cereal to buy. It seems pretty trivi- not hungry. The manufacturers do try to cereal was invented as well. Someone stead?” And you don’t need them asking al, but it’s a very regular basis, because help you out by making the interior bags had a bowl of cookies or chocolate or you this in the morning before you’re your children tend to go through cereal as noisy as possible, but your kids have whatever, and he accidentally poured in even up. You’re just glad there’s a way at a highly alarming rate. fi gured out how to take cereal silently a full cup of milk, and said, “Hey! This is to trick your kid into getting some milk And this doesn’t seem possible. You by doing such things as not bothering to pretty good! Ma, is this healthy?” And into his system. make chicken two nights in a row, and close the bag after breakfast. his mother, who had not had her coff ee everyone complains. But your kids can So here’s an idea: Why not buy a ce- yet, said, “OK. Whatever. Go to school.” Continued on Page 54 cheerfully eat the same cereal every day real they don’t like? That’ll last. But of of their lives. As long as it’s not one of course you don’t want to do that, be- the ones you like. cause what’s the point of buying some- Plus, they eat cereal between meals. thing they won’t eat? Especially this In fact, according to statistics that I just close to Pesach. made up based on some of the people I Or you can just buy Pesach cereal! know, cereal is more popular at mid- That’ll show them. night than it is for breakfast. Who even gives them the right to de- “Breakfast?! Who has time to eat cide that there’s a cereal they don’t like? breakfast? Plus, I just had this at mid- I say there’s too much variety out there. night!” There are more varieties of cereal than And forget bowls—kids are just basically any other kind of food. Cereal 54 COMPLETE BREAKFAST why it’s getting soggy so fast. What we the old days, when your grandfather thing with whatever cereals they buy. Continued from Page 53 should be doing, scientifi cally, is pour- used to get bread and water, except on Which is why the kids all bring their ing the milk in fi rst, and then the cere- the days that he just got water. And it own boxes, which you buy. So basically, You know, for people who prefer al, so that not even all the cereal touch- wasn’t even fi ltered. The bachurim had the yeshivas are winning. milchigs, they sure don’t drink a lot of milk. es the milk. Just the bottom pieces do. to fi lter the water themselves, using a My point is that you should do the Plus, there’s always something to do And then we should somehow eat those sock from the dorm. same thing, at least when it comes to on the back of the box, such as a game— fi rst. (I don’t have it all thought out yet.) And this is still what yeshivas do to- cereal, because let’s face it—even your or, in the case of heimishe cereals, an Or we can have a bowl of only milk, and day, except for the sock: They put out fi ve-year-old eats cereal like a yeshiva instructional on how to perform emer- bachur: 3–4 times a day, often while gency fi rst aid during breakfast. That standing, and usually while staring wakes you up. vaguely into the distance. What other food provides enter- Cereal is more popular So the key is to buy the ultimate meh tainment right on the box? Usually kind of cereal, like Cheerios. Nobody they just print recipes. And no one loves Cheerios. It’s the ultimate com- keeps those boxes around to read while at midnight than promise cereal. Everyone says, “OK, they’re eating the food, either. When for breakfast. I’ll eat it.” And their parents say, “OK, February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February I make something, I usually throw you can eat it. Make sure to throw some the box away immediately … and then chopped fruit on it, like in the picture.” again after I fi sh it out of the trash to Not one person does that. check the cooking times. then every few minutes we’d dump a food that the kids don’t love, but that I actually tried it once, and it’s not as Come to think of it, though, there handful of cereal in there, eat it, and they’ll eat if they have no other choice. good as it looks. Bananas do not absorb probably should be preparation in- then dump in another handful until the Remember that they have to feed hun- milk. structions on the side of the cereal box, whole box is fi nished, probably. I knew dreds of bachurim, and you know how The problem is finding that one so we can fi nally settle that argument a guy in yeshiva who did this. Everyone bachurim eat when it’s a food that they cereal that none of your kids particu- about what we’re supposed to be pour- made fun of him, but he couldn’t hear actually like. The yeshiva doesn’t want larly likes but that none of them spe- ing fi rst—the milk or the cereal. Most of them over the crunching. to have to spend your entire tuition on cifically dislike. And everyone has us pour the cereal fi rst, like our fathers So the best idea is to do what the ye- a meal plan. different tastes. Every time you buy before us, and then we pour the milk in shivas do. Yeshiva food has never really And they don’t do this only with a cereal that one kid doesn’t like, the straight through the cereal and wonder been what you’d call “good,” ever since lunches and suppers—they do the same other kids jump all over it. You have to take all your kids to the supermarket in one trip. Good luck. You can probably buy Corn Flakes. Everyone will eat Corn Flakes, and if they don’t like it, they can turn it into Frosted Flakes by dumping in a ton of sugar. But no one’s going to nosh on handfuls of Corn Flakes all day, nor are they pouring sugar into their hand to eat it with. They could put the Corn Flakes on chicken if they want, but then you win! No one’s eating Frosted Flakes chicken. Rice Krispies is a good cereal for this, too, because, number one, it’s not actually chametz, and, secondly, if you don’t want to sell it, you can make it into Rice Krispies treats. You can’t make Cheerios treats. You can make something called Chex mix, but I think you have to buy pretzels for that, which is a step in the wrong direction. So that’s the plan—Cheerios, Corn Flakes, and Rice Krispies. Or what is known in Yiddishkeit as “weekday cereals.” You can still buy a limited amount of sweetened cereals, and those would be for Shabbos, so the kids will eat them only on the one day a week when they have no real way to get their energy out, and then bounce off the walls while you’re trying to get them to sit down for cholent. See? I never understood the concept of Shabbos cereals growing up, but I eventually came around. What do the goyim do? Of course, my biggest problem with the concept of Shabbos cereals was always that most of us don’t eat cereal on Shabbos. When would we work it in? In the chicken soup? In the cholent? Try those and let me know! Hey, no one thought they would be good in milk either! I can tell you they’re OK in coff ee.

Mordechai Schmutter is a weekly humor columnist for Hamodia and is the author of ﬁ ve books, published by Israel Book Shop. He also does freelance writing for hire. You can send any questions, comments, or ideas to [email protected]. Read more of Mordechai Schmutter’s articles at 5TJT.com. 55 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 56 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February • Reduced fat cheese can be substi- Za’atar Smashed 57 tuted for the whole milk variety. Sweet Potatoes

• For meat, choose leaner cuts of 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 5 TOWNS FOODIES beef, such as round roast or fi rst cut brisket, and trim any excess fat. For poultry, go skinless. • Decrease sugar in a recipe and/or substitute with Splenda or Tru- HOW DO I LIGHTEN UP via. • Try to bake rather than fry potatoes and chicken. RECIPES FOR HEART HEALTH? • Watch your sodium! Replace some of the salt with fresh herbs BY JAMIE GELLER or a seasoning blend. Use low or Jamie, no salt added canned products I love your recipes and would like such as vegetables, sauces, and to know how you might recommend broths. “lightening” them to comply with heart- • Make your own bread crumbs healthy cooking. For instance, I would from day-old whole wheat bread; love to make homemade hamantashen, it is cheaper than store-bought, but what can I substitute for all or some plus it is a source of whole grains Prep time: 10 minutes of the butter or margarine in a specifi c with less sodium. Cook time: 35 minutes recipe and still retain the delicious taste • Finally, practice portion control. Servings: 6 it’s meant to have? Can you provide your • Reduced fat or evaporated fat- Eating too much of anything is Instead of just baking your sweet po- readers with a list of appropriate substi- free milk can substitute for never a good thing. tato, smash it! You will love the texture tutions that can be used if one is looking cream in recipes such as quiches. For the best selection of delicious, of this cooking method and don’t forget for more healthful versions of your reci- • Egg whites can replace some of easy, tested healthy recipes join our the fl avorful spice mix, za’atar. All the pes? the whole eggs in a recipe (2 egg Fresh Family (https://freshfamilies.us/ Thank you! whites for 1 egg). register/). Continued on Page 59 Shoshanna Shoshanna, I love that you are running such a healthy household! As we have an in- house expert on this very subject, I will defer to her. My dear friend and personal coach—nutritionist and dietitian Tamar Genger MA, RD. Thanks, Jamie Shoshanna, This is a great question, and I am grateful to have the chance to answer you. You are lucky that many of Jamie’s recipes are heart healthy already! Try Jamie’s Za’atar Smashed Sweet Potatoes (fi lled with vitamins), her Spinach, Lamb, and Leek Slow Cook- er Stew (bursting with fi ber and vegetables), and French Chicken Breasts (quick and lean) [recipes at the end of the article], but to get the most variety of healthy recipes including a no margarine, all whole-grain hamantashen, join our Fresh Families meal plan. There you will get over 300 healthy recipes, with complete nutrition information, that are all heart healthy. Plus, weekly menus and shopping lists are included to make life a little bit easier. To answer your question on how to lighten other recipes like those with margarine or butter, the best option is to substitute oil for some (or all) of the fat, but it can be tricky, so it is best to fi nd recipes that have already been tested this way. You can easily replace whole-wheat fl our for white fl our in most bread, cakes, and cookie dough, just note that the more whole wheat fl our you use, the more it will aff ect the texture. Have realistic expectations. Any time you make changes to a recipe, the taste and texture will be aff ected. Margarine (or butter) gives a fl akiness that may not be possible with oil, but that doesn’t mean it won’t still be delicious. Cooking is a compromise—between time, taste, budget… and ingredients. Here are a few “heart smart” suggestions you might want to consider: • In creamy dips, use low-fat or non-fat yogurt, sour cream, or mayonnaise. 58 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February 59 JOY OF KOSHER 7:10 am @ Agudah of Bayswater Continued from Page 57 @ Mesivta Ateres Yaakov, 131 Washington Avenue

7:15 am @ Aish Kodesh – Sunday ONLY 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 ingredients in za’atar are full of fl avo- @ Kehillas Bais Yehudah Tzvi (the Red Shul) 4:30 am @ Yeshiva Sh’or Yoshuv – Mishnah Berurah: Rabbi Shmuel Grossman @ Chabad – Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst noids, organic compounds that are im- 5:00 am @ Yeshiva Sh’or Yoshuv – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Shmuel Grossman 7:30 am @ Agudah of L.I. (Rabbi Reisman) In Library – Magidei Shiur: Rabbis S. Kohn, N. Schweid, R. Flegman portant dietary sources of antioxidants. 5:15 am @ Y.I. of Woodmere – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Rafael Fink @ Congregation Heichal Dovid – Sunday ONLY 7:35 am Ingredients: 5:30 am @ Chofetz Chaim Torah Center – Cedarhurst @ Y.I. of Woodmere – Sunday ONLY – Magid Shiur: Rabbi R. Fink @ Rabbi Neiman’s Shul – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Yossi Schonkopf 7:45 am @ Kehillas Bais Yehudah Tzvi (the Red Shul) – Sunday ONLY 3 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed 5:45 am @ Agudah of L.I. (Rabbi Reisman) – Magid Shiur: Rav Shmuel Witkin @ Beth Sholom – Sunday ONLY – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Yale Fishman 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil @ Kehillas Bais Yehudah Tzvi (the Red Shul) @ Rabbi Blumenkrantz’s shul - Shabbos ONLY 7:50 am 2 tablespoons za’atar 6:00 am @ Agudah of L.I – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Dr. Mermelstein @ Far Rockaway LIRR front section of the last car – Direct to Penn Station 7:55 am @ Lawrence LIRR – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Pesach Lerner ½ teaspoon kosher salt @Aish Kodesh – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Sholom Fried, Rabbi Daniel Fink @ Rabbi Blumenkrantz’s shul 8:00 am @ Shaaray Tefila – Sunday ONLY – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Kalish Directions: @ Yeshiva Sh’or Yoshuv – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Dovid Greenblatt @ Agudas Yisroel of Long Island – Sunday ONLY – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Tzvi Flaum 1. Place whole sweet potatoes in the 6:10 am @ Beis Medrash of Cedarhurst – Rabbi Spiegel @ Mesivta Ateres Yaakov, 131 Washington Avenue (Shabbos Only) 8:10 am @ LIRR Far Rockaway Branch, in the last car of the train, which makes stops at Inwood, Lawrence, Cedarhurst microwave for 10 minutes or un- @ CBEY- Island Ave., Woodmere – Magid Shiur: Menachem Kagan/Michael Fruchter 6:15 am @ Cong. Beis Avraham – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Henoch Grumet and Woodmere at 8:22 am til soft. Alternatively, place sweet @ Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere Magid Shiur: Rabbi Menachem Adler potatoes in a pot of boiling water 6:30 am @ Agudah of West Lawrence – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Moshe Brown 8:15 am @ Beth Sholom – Shabbos ONLY – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Yale Fishman 8:45 am and boil for 25 minutes. @ Young Israel of Law./Cedar. Maggid Shiur: Yale Fishman/Yaakov Shalev @ Agudah of L.I. – Sunday ONLY in library @ Y.I. of Oceanside @ Sunday mornings at Beis Tefilah – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Shaya Richmond 2. Meanwhile preheat the oven to @ Rabbi Katz’s Shul in Far Rockaway – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Pinchas Birnhack 10:15 am @ The White Shul – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Matt Cohen 450°F. Line a baking sheet with 6:40 am @ Y.I. of Woodmere – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Aron Glatt 12:50 pm @ Cedarhurst Center – Ground Floor Conf. Room – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Lichtenstein 8:00 pm parchment paper. @ Congregation Beth Shalom – Maggid Shiur: Rabbi Yechiel Weberman @ Agudah of L.I. – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Nochum Katz 6:45 am @ Aish Kodesh – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Simcha Weingott 3. Once potatoes are cooked, halve @ Shaaray Tefila – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Kalish @ The White Shul – Magidei Shiur: Rabbi Kanner @ Y.I. of Far Rockaway – Magid Shiur: R’ Daniel Martin and R’ Avraham Bachrach crosswise and place on the pre- @ Agudah of the Five Towns – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Ephraim Edelstein 8:15 pm @ Cong. Beis Medrash of Cedarhurst – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Dovid Spiegel pared baking sheet. @ Agudas Yisroel of Long Island – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Tzvi Flaum 8:30 pm @ Y.I. of Oceanside 6:50 am @ Congregation Heichal Dovid 4. Slightly smash each one, with a @ Kehillas Bnei HaYeshivas (KBH), 575 Hungry Harbor Road 7:00 am @ Agudah of L.I. – Sunday ONLY – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Dr. Mermelstein 8:45 pm @ Yeshiva Sh’or Yoshuv – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Dovid Metz potato masher or a heavy can. @ Congregation Beth Avraham – Sunday ONLY @ Rabbi Blumenkrantz – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Yosef Friedler 5. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil @ Yeshiva Gedolah of 5 Towns – Magid Shiur: Rav Yitzchok Knobel 9:00 pm @ Agudah of L.I. – Magid Shiurim: Rabbi Lichtenstein/Rotating Chaburah and sprinkle with za’atar and salt. @ Young Israel of Law./Ced. – Sunday ONLY – Magid Shiur: Rabbi Yale Fishman @ Agudah of West Lawrence – Rabbi Brown’s Shul 7:09 am @ Far Rockaway LIRR 3rd car from the end – Direct to Penn Station @ Agudah of Bayswater 6. Bake at 450°F for 20 to 25 min- Magid Shiur: Rabbi Kodesh @ Beis Tefilah – (Tues.– Thurs.) Maggid Shiur: Rabbi Ephraim Edelstein utes or until skins begin crisp slightly. Nutrition Information: Serving Size: ½ sweet potato, Calo- ries: 100, Carbohydrate Content: 13g, Fat Content: 5g, Fiber Content: 2g, Pro- tein Content: 1g, Saturated Fat Content: 24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER 3g, Sodium Content: 230mg 718.854.4548 Picture and recipe courtesy of Ja- Visit Misaskim.org for more information mieGeller.com. Spinach, Lamb, and Understanding Tragedy with Compassion, Coordinating Crisis with Expertise Leek Slow Cooker Stew Name of Niftar/Nifteres Family Members Address of Shiva Area Minyanim Getting Up R’ Moshe Dr. Jerry Schulman Son 620 Barnard Ave Woodmere Friday Schulman z”l Ms. Rachel Rosenblatt Daughter Raleigh St & Poe St (2/08/19) Ms. Rosenblatt sitting in Afternoon Clifton, NJ at 15 Cresthill Ave Mrs. Sylvia R’ Jack Raff Husband 1304 Harbor Rd Hewlett Monday Raff z”l R’ Joey RaffSon Willow Ln & Richards Ln (2/11/19) R’ Mark RaffSon Morning Mrs. Leah Decento Daughter Mrs. Mirna Bordenado Daughter Mrs. Sandy Schneider Daughter Mrs. Tina Ben-Yosef Daughter Ms. Orli Raff Daughter Mrs. Sara R’ Isaac Cohen Brother 178-17 Edgerton Rd Queens Friday Ambalu z”l R’ Yossi Cohen Brother Tudor Rd & (2/08/19) R’ Dovid Cohen Brother Grand Central Pkwy Afternoon R’ Dovid Hacohen Shacharis: 7:00 Mrs. Shulamit 144-10 68th Dr Kew Gardens Mincha: Friday Son 5:00 Hacohen z”l Main St & 147th St Hills Maariv: Following (2/08/19) Afternoon Mrs. Esther Zions Wife Prep time: 7 minutes R’ Chaim Zions 541 Jarvis Ave Far Friday R’ Motty Zions Brother Beach 6th St & Reads Ln Rockaway (2/08/19) z”l R’ Zevi Zions Cook time: 8 hours Brother R’ Motty and R’ Zevi will be Afternoon Servings: 6 Mrs. Tova Well Sister sitting in Lakewood at 1105 R’ Michoel Zions Ripped from the pages of our outra- Son Forest Ave, 08701. Shachris: R’ Naftoli Zions Son 7:30, Mincha: 1:40, Maariv: geously popular 28 Day Joy of Kosher R’ Dovi Zions Son 7:30 Challenge, this lamb stew is the perfect Mrs. Aviva Najman Daughter Ms. Tzipporah Zions opportunity to get a jump on those healthy Daughter eating resolutions. Lamb is a particularly R’ Larry Goutz Mrs. Cindy Halbstein 612 Mars Ave Lakewood Monday good source of B vitamins and barley is z”l Daughter Off Apollo Rd (2/11/19) Morning rich in many less common minerals es- Mrs. Basya Shayna Grossman sential to your body and is high in fi ber. R’ Yosef Wife 5925 Hobart St Pittsburgh Sunday Yitzchok Hayeled Chaim M. Grossman Son Murray Ave & Shady Ave (2/10/19) Ingredients: Hayeled Shalom Grossman Son Morning Cooking spray Grossman z”l Hayeled Akiva M. Grossman Son Miss Toba Grossman Daughter 1 onion, coarsely chopped Hayalda Menucha Rivka 1 large turnip, peeled, coarsely chopped Grossman Daughter 1 carrot, coarsely chopped Mrs. Minca Szachtel 5 Cloverdale Ln Monsey Monday 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped R’ Arthur Ostrossky z”l Daughter W Maple Ave & (2/11/19) 2 leeks, trimmed and cleaned, coarsely Remsen Ave Morning chopped 2 pounds lamb stew meat or lamb shank cut up or beef stew meat 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or 1 tea- Misaskim - Community Preparedness At All Times spoon dried, coarsely chopped 4IJWBMJTUJOHTt4IJWBGVSOJUVSFt.FJTFJ.JU[WBIt"VUPQTZBOE$SFNBUJPO*OUFSWFOUJPOt%JTUBTUFS"TTJTUBODF :FTPNJNQSPHSBNTt$IJMESFOTUFIJMJNGPSUIFTJDLtPrepared for any eventuality Continued on Page 61 60 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February JOY OF KOSHER 10 pitted brine-cured black olives, thinly thickened. 61 Continued from Page 59 sliced lengthwise 8. Add chicken and simmer until

Fresh torn basil leaves, for garnish just heated through, about 1 min- 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 1 teaspoon Kosher salt Directions: ute. Visit 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with 9. Remove from heat and top with 1½ cups raw barley salt and pepper. fresh basil. 4-5 cups beef broth (can substitute 2. Dredge chicken in ﬂ our, shaking Gluten free: Swap gluten-free ﬂ our 5TJT.com for chicken broth or water) off excess. for whole wheat. Directions: 3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, Vegetarian: Swap tofu for chicken. 1. In an 8-quart slow cooker greased heavy sauté pan over medi- Nutritional Information Per Daily Editor's well with cooking spray layer um-high heat until shimmering. Serving: onions, turnips, carrots, celery, 4. Cook 3 cutlets turning once, until Calories: 350, Fat: 15g, Cholesterol: leeks, and lamb. golden and just cooked through, 124mg, Sodium: 556mg, Carbohydrates: Blog, “Live with 2. Season lamb with garlic, rose- about 10 minutes (depending on 10g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Protein: 41g mary, salt, and pepper. thickness). Photo and recipe courtesy of and Ja- 3. Add barley and enough beef broth 5. Transfer cutlets to a platter and mieGeller.com. Larry Gordon” to cover. keep warm, covered. Repeat with 4. Cook on low for at least 8 hours or remaining 2 tablespoons oil and Jamie Geller is the only best-selling cookbook up to 20 hours. cutlets. author who wants to get you out of the kitchen— videos, as well not because she doesn’t love food—but because 5. Mix in handfuls of fresh spinach 6. Add garlic and capers to the pan she has tons to do. As “The Bride Who Knew just before serving. and cook over medium heat, stir- Nothing,” Jamie found her niche specializing Gluten Free: Swap quinoa for barley. ring, until fragrant, about 30 sec- in fast, fresh, family recipes. Now the “Queen of as exclusive Vegetarian: Swap beets for meat. onds. Kosher” (CBS) and the “Jewish Rachael Ray” Photo and recipe courtesy of Ja- 7. Add wine and bring to a boil, (The New York Times), she’s the creative force behind JamieGeller.com Jamie and her hubby News Analysis mieGeller.com. scraping up brown bits at the bot- live in Israel with their six super kids who give tom of the pan. Stir in tomatoes, her plenty of reasons to get out of the kitchen— French Chicken Breasts broth, and olives and simmer, un- quickly. Check out her new book, Brisket 101, covered, stirring occasionally, for and her new family meal plan “Fresh Families” by Jake Novak about 10 minutes or until slightly at FreshFamilies.us.

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 This chicken is great served warm and reheats exceptionally well, but is also very nice for Shabbat lunch served at room temperature, which is how we recommend it here. Together with Sweet Potato Kale Salad (see recipe at JamieGeller.com), this makes for a fabu- lous spring picnic. Ingredients: 6 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, tenders reserved for another use ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup whole-wheat ﬂ our 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon capers ½ cup dry white wine 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes ¾ cup chicken broth 62 Amazon Prime, both of which ority to get Netﬂ ix and Amazon kicked in and, on those occa- bring to the public amazing Prime in order to watch these. sions, I managed to turn off THAT’S THE entertainment in the form of The reason I did this was be- the television and stop watch- WAY IT IS movies and TV series. cause wherever I went, the ing. I did this out of a desire By Hannah Berman I have sat in front of the BINGEING WITH screen until 2 a.m. just to see YOUR EYES the next installment. ntil recently, the term “binge watching.” This binge- The Wonderful Mrs. Maisel, conversation was often about to “save” the viewing of future

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February “binge” was almost al- ing generally means that one is Shtisel, and Srugim are a very these programs. In short or- episodes and thereby prolong Uways associated with fi xated on a screen, any screen! small sampling of what I am re- der, I got hooked. There have my enjoyment. The same thing food. “Bingeing” was used to It may be a television screen, ferring to. There are hundreds, been times when I have sat in sometimes happens when I’m describe the act of mindless a cellphone screen, a comput- possibly thousands, more pro- front of my television screen reading a great book and don’t overeating. This is no lon- er screen, or an iPad screen. grams. These are just three of until 2 a.m. because I just had want it to end. To savor the ger the case. Now we know And it appears to be due to the the many that I have recently to see the next installment. story and prolong the joy of that there is something called hugely successful Netfl ix and binge-watched. I made it a pri- Now and then my willpower reading it, I close the book and stop reading. But to the best of my knowledge, nobody ever referred to excessive reading as “binge reading.” Binge watching is entirely diff erent. When I do fi nd the aforementioned willpower, I reluctantly turn off the television, sadly watch the screen go dark, and go to bed for the night. This is not as easy as it sounds and it doesn’t happen often, as my willpower is in short supply. So addicted am I to some of these programs that one of them—a series which featured two seasons with twelve episodes in each—was not enough for me. I shame- fully admit that I went back to watch the fi rst few episodes of season one and the fi nal epi- sode of season two again. It has gotten out of hand and I may well be out of control. There was a time when, if asked, I would have said that I would love to meet Moshe Rabbeinu, Golda Meir, Win- ston Churchill, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. That being impossible, I would then answer that I would like to meet current real-life heroes or people in government. But my prior- ities have shifted dramatical- ly. Now, if given the chance, I would love to meet some of the performers in the programs I have watched. It doesn’t escape my notice that this is ridiculous, that these people are not real but merely actors who have stud- ied a script. But that knowledge does not change my mind. With enthusiasm and joy, I watched them perform, and I would love to see and hear them in real life. Chances are that I would be deeply disappointed, but that’s what happens when one binge-watches a program. That’s just the way it is.

Hannah Berman lives in Woodmere and gives private small-group lessons in mah-jongg and canasta. She can be reached at [email protected] or 516-295-4435. Read more of Hannah Berman’s articles on 5TJT.com. 63 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 64 • Always use stable candle-holders • It is best not to keep any gasoline made of material that won’t catch at home. If you must keep some, ﬁ re, such as metal, glass, etc. use a special safety container. • Blow out candles when adults • If you can, keep the container in REAL ESTATE leave the room. an outdoor shed away from your By Anessa V. Cohen home. Close all the openings. Prevent Fires Caused • Never bring or use gasoline in- By Heating doors. Use it as a motor fuel only. Space Heaters • Space heaters need space. Keep Prevent Fires Caused them at least three feet away By Other Products FIRE PREVENTION TIPS from things that can burn, such • Read the label of everything you his past year we experienced Prevent Fires Caused as curtains or stacks of newspa- buy. If you see the words “Cau- a number of severe home ﬁ res By Matches per. Always turn off heaters when tion,” “Warning,” “Danger,” or Tand, unfortunately, casualties as And Lighters leaving the room or going to bed. “Flammable,” be very careful. well. Fire safety and survival begin with • Many young children are bad- Furnaces • Close the lid on all dangerous

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February everyone in your household being pre- ly burned or die playing with pared. I am reprinting a list of tips from matches and lighters. the Woodmere Volunteer Fire Depart- • Store matches and lighters in a ment. Please follow the safety advice to locked cabinet. Hold a family fi re drill reduce the chance of fi re in your home: • If you must keep matches or lighters in your jacket or purse, at least twice a year. Prevent Fires Caused put them where children cannot By Cooking see or touch them. • Always stay in the kitchen while cooking Prevent Fires Caused • Have a service person inspect products and put them away after • Keep things that can burn, such By Smoking chimneys, fi replaces, wood and using them. as dishtowels, paper or plastic • Use “fi re-safe” cigarettes and coal stoves, and central furnaces • Store them away in a safe place bags, and curtains at least three smoke outside. once a year. Have them cleaned with a lock. feet away from the range top. • Use large, deep ashtrays on stur- when necessary. • Before cooking, roll up sleeves dy surfaces like a table. Fireplaces And Wood Stoves Keep Your Family Safe and use oven mitts. Loose-fi tting • Douse cigarette and cigar butts • Keep things that can burn away At Home clothes can touch a hot burner with water before dumping them from your fi replace and keep a • Make a fire escape plan for and catch on fi re. in the trash. glass or metal screen in front of your family. Find two ex- • Always stay by the grill when your fi replace. its out of every room. Pick a cooking. Your grill may stay hot Prevent Fires Caused meeting place outside. Prac- for a long time. Keep children and By Candles Prevent Fires Caused tice makes perfect—hold a pets away. • Only light candles when an adult By Gasoline family fire drill at least twice • Keep grills at least ten feet away is in the room. Do not allow chil- • Gasoline is very dangerous. Inside a each year. from other objects, including the dren to keep candles or incense garage or home, gasoline vapors can house and any shrubs or bushes. in their rooms. explode with just a tiny spark. Continued on Page 66 65 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 66 REAL ESTATE talion of Jewish women marched by Continued from Page 64 the Nazis from camp to camp in order to avoid the Russians. How many • Install smoke alarms on every THE RIGHT VIEW forests had such groups of liberated level of your home. There are two Jewish prisoners? Not knowing this kinds of smoke alarms—photo- By Alex Sternberg or where the Russian lines were, Olga electric and ionization. If possi- and her fellow survivors headed to- ble, get some of each kind or buy ward the nearest town of Pritzwalk. “combination” smoke alarms Poorly dressed in the freezing that have both types of sensors. by. Plus, they were starving, with no cold, some took with them whatever • Put them inside or near every FREEDOM prospects for getting any food. For all blankets they were able to get their bedroom. Test them monthly to practical purposes, they were aban- hands on from their barracks when make sure they work. Put in new The Life Of Olga Elek, doned. they headed out. Now they wrapped batteries once a year. Part 30 It was very obvious that the design themselves in them for a modicum of • Know how to put out a small In Part 29, Olga and the women with of the Nazis was not only to evacu- warmth. Those who were not smart pan fi re by sliding a lid over the her, all of whom were forced from the ate the women but to march them to enough to think of grabbing blankets

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February fl ames. camp on a pointless march to where- death. No food, with occasional pris- were envious. All of their feet were • Teach every family member to abouts unknown, wake up to discover oners shot along the roadside while still freezing in the flimsy shoes. “Stop, Drop, Roll, and Cool” if that the German guards are gone. They others simply collapsed and died As they walked down the lone- clothes catch fi re by dropping im- are free. from the exhaustion and starvation. ly country road, they came upon a mediately to the ground, crossing Why did the SS desert them in the This was not a haphazard evacuation German farmhouse and, hesitantly, hands over your chest, and rolling middle of the night like thieves who but a calculated plan to eliminate they entered. Inside the house they over and over or back and forth to heard footsteps? them from surviving and testifying. were met by the terrified farmer and put out the fl ames. Cool the burned The war was definitely over, with A death march. This was why, when his wife, who looked with fear at the area with cool water and seek med- Russian, British, and American sol- they awoke in the morning and found half-bald, scantily clad, dirty, smelly ical attention for serious burns. diers all over Germany. Olga under- themselves alone, they were so re- women who positively did not look • Consider having a fi re sprinkler stood that the SS had plenty of reasons lieved. They had survived! normal. The farmer had no idea who system installed in your new to be afraid and to disappear. What They began to walk down the road, these women were, where they had home, or when you remodel. a feeling the realization gave them— not really knowing where they were or come from, or what they wanted from • Learn how and when to use a fi re no one to yell at them, no one to beat where they were headed. him. But the farmer’s wife, realizing extinguisher. them, no more selections. Were they Sachsenhausen and Ravensbrück their exhaustion that was obvious at truly free? Could this be true? were the main camps from where the a glance, invited them to go upstairs Anessa Cohen lives in Cedarhurst and is a But where were they, they won- Hungarian women were sent to sub- into the bedroom to rest up. Olga and licensed real-estate broker (Anessa V Cohen dered? They found their way out of camps such as Reinickendorf and friends knew what they looked like Realty) and a licensed N.Y.S. loan offi cer (FM Home Loans) with over 20 years of experience the forest and were on a small road, Oranienburg for slave labor. Now, on and how filthy and lice-covered they off ering full-service residential, commercial, but where exactly? April 19, 1945, they found themselves were, so out of consideration, and and management real-estate services as well as They realized that even though the on the road outside these camps. But in an act of decency, they declined. mortgage services. She can be reached at 516- SS had fled, they were not out of dan- in reality, they didn’t know just exact- The farmer’s wife then brought them 569-5007 or via her website, www.AVCrealty. ger. Not only were they lost in war- ly where they were. The Russians had whatever food they had, and they sat com. Readers are encouraged to send questions or comments to [email protected]. Read torn Germany, they were at the mercy already liberated some of the main down on the floor to eat. The food that more of Anessa Cohen’s articles at 5TJT.com. of any soldier or group that happened camps but were not aware of each bat- they thought was a Hungarian dish called palacsinta, a crepe-like dessert, Morning arrived and Olga went to run faster, she removed her shoes and thanking the Hungarian Levente, Olga 67 was actually bacon. They all ate heart- wash up. The bathroom was located in ran barefoot. Suddenly, after running got into the truck and rejoined her ily, and after a short rest they contin- another part of the farmhouse. After for a while, she came to a fork in the friends. 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 ued down the road toward Pritzwalk. washing up and getting ready, Olga en- road. Now what? Which way should They continued to travel this way, They found the main road, along countered a German woman, presum- she go? Olga was already panic-strick- trying to find their way out of Germa- with a mass of fleeing Germans escap- ably the owner. She began to speak en at being left behind, and now this. ny and back toward Hungary. ing the bombings and the rapidly ap- with her rapidly but Olga couldn’t un- She decided to pick the road snak- proaching Allied forces. They walked derstand her. ing toward the right. Dr. Alex Sternberg authored the forthcoming with a multitude of refugees stream- She returned to rejoin her friends She proceeded to run down the road book “Recipes from Auschwitz–My Parents’ Story of the Murder of Hungarian Jewry.” He is ing out of Berlin and seeking shelter and continue the journey. But much to the right. As she was running, a a lifelong student of Jewish history, focusing on in the heartland of Germany. As they to her shock and alarm, she found her- small car passed her and she recog- the development of Zionism and the Holocaust. walked, still hungry, they spotted self completely alone. No Italians, no nized some of the Levente Hungarian He is presently teaching graduate studies and some vegetation still in the ground truck, and none of her four friends. soldiers from the night before. is active in several pro-Israel organizations. of the farms they were passing. With They had left her. Olga was distressed. With bewildered expressions, they He is a retired research doctor in children’s pulmonary health and a master karate great enthusiasm they helped them- These were her lager-sisters, includ- asked her what on earth she was doing instructor. Read more of Dr. Sternberg’s articles selves to carrots and potatoes and ing the two daughters of the Balaton- running along this road all by herself. at 5TJT.com. whatever additional produce they fured rabbis, Jolus and Rebecca. They Olga was scared, as their reputation in saw, ripping it out of the ground and went through so much together and Hungary was not very good. She was sharing it amongst themselves. They swore to be friends forever—and now frightened that she may be raped or Remember didn’t realize how fortunate they they were all gone. She felt especially otherwise attacked. were. After gobbling down the fatty distressed at having been left alone. Olga explained what had happened that article? bacon given to them by the helpful In a panic, she returned to the farm- to her, and they told her to hop on and German farmer, many began to have house and attempted to ask where her took her along. Soon, it turned out that Visit our archive section stomach cramps resulting in diarrhea. friends were and which way the truck Olga’s instincts were right, as they and find any issue of the Their stomachs, long used to starva- went, but no one seemed to know or overtook the truck with her friends 5 Towns Jewish Times tion and an unhealthy diet, were not wasn’t telling. and the Italians. Olga confronted her accustomed to the sudden rich and Olga started running down the road, friends as to why they left her behind; online @ fatty food. Army medics who liberated trying to catch up, not knowing if she they just hemmed and hawed uncom- www.5TJT.com concentration camps described many was running in the right direction. To fortably but had no real answer. After deaths of recently liberated Jews from food that was too rich and ingested suddenly. Although Olga was plagued by a bad case of indigestion, cramps, and diarrhea, she was spared from a much more severe reaction. Eventually, they reached the town of Pritzwalk. Although the main camp at Pritzwalk was now abandoned of all SS, they chose not to seek refuge there. They found another farmhouse instead and stayed there for several days, recovering their strength. This farmhouse was shared by a group of Italian and Czech soldiers returning from the war. They were very decent and gallant. They divided up the house, with the Italians and Czechs sleeping in the barn and Olga and her friends staying in the bedroom. After a few days, Olga got on the road again, hitching a ride with a different group of liberated Italians prisoners of war who were driving by in a truck they had commandeered. By now it was the end of April. Although the war may not have been officially over, chaos ruled Germany’s heartland, as a multitude of refugees of all kinds streamed in every direction, trying to make their way home. The scene was chaotic, with people speaking a babble of languages and trying to communicate with each other through sign language. Each night found Olga in a different part of Germany, in a different farmhouse. They would spend the night and in the morning go on their way again. One night, they stopped at a beautiful house and settled in for the night. Soon, a group of Hungarian soldiers also arrived at the farmhouse. Both groups were delighted to meet fellow Hungarians and scavenged a dinner of whatever they found. They ate and talked till midnight. The Hun- garians, members of the rabidly anti-Semitic Levente youth group, were fighting in Germany on the side of the Nazis. They had no idea that the women they had such a pleasant evening with were Jewish. Finally, the Leven- te group left and Olga and her friends went to sleep. 68 CHABAD OF THE FIVE TOWNS ANNUAL DINNER CELEBRATES HEART OF THE COMMUNITY, FEBRUARY 24 he Jean Fischman Chabad Lawrence Cedarhurst, Aish Kodesh, Dr. Rubin and Mandy Brecher Dr. Mendel and Aliza Fundo Center of the Five Towns in- and Rabbi Gruber. T vites you to join its gala din- Rubin, an ophthalmologist, grad- Moshe Watson, live in Kew Gardens and welcome all kinds of Jewish February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February ner celebrating Commitment, Com- uated from YU and Albert Einstein, Hills with their three children. Eli- souls into their home on the beach. passion, and Connection. and Mandy runs the financial side of ana is an OT working in the NYC Guests of Honor: Dr. and Mrs. Guests Of Honor: Dr. and Mrs. the business. public-school system. Shmuli, the Mendel and Aliza Fundo. Aliza Rubin and Mandy Brecher. Rubin They have four children, all gradu- youngest in the family, moved to Is- and Mendel moved to Cedarhurst and Mandy both grew up in Flatbush. ates of HALB, and six grandchildren. rael after high school and lives with nine years ago from Teaneck, NJ. Rubin attended the Yeshiva of Flat- Their eldest son, Elie, a Har- his wife, Etty, in Beitar Illit where They were immediately drawn to the bush. Mandy went to Shulamith El- vard-trained dentist, currently is he is learning in kollel full-time and warmth and friendly atmosphere of ementary School and Central Brook- chief resident in maxillofacial sur- studying shechitah. Chabad. Today, Mendel and Aliza, lyn for high school. gery in Boston. Ayelet and her hus- Rubin and Mandy travel frequent- along with their three children— Rubin and Mandy have lived in band, Chaim Frankel, live in North ly and always enjoy visiting Chabad Michali, Yoni, and Levi—are proud Lawrence for the past 27 years. They Woodmere with their three chil- Houses all over the world. It is their members of Chabad of the Five have been affiliated with several dren, and she works with her par- hope that once they retire they can Towns. shuls, including the Young Israel of ents. Eliana and her husband, Rabbi become shluchim to the Bahamas, Both Mendel and Aliza immigrated to the United States from the former Soviet Union. Aliza came to attend a Jewish high school in Denver, CO, when she was 15 years old, while her parents and family remained in Sim- feropol, Ukraine. This in itself was a remarkable achievement on behalf of Aliza’s parents. With almost no knowledge about any Jewish practice or way of life, sending their daughter to a Jewish school was certainly “out of style” amongst their friends and peers. Aliza graduated Beth Jacob High School and went on to attend Maalot Seminary, college, and a master’s program in Baltimore, MD. Mendel came to the United States from Moscow, Russia, with his parents and sister in 1992, when he was nine years old. Up until the age of twelve, Mendel, who was known as “Andrew” at that time, grew up as a son of a pastor. His parents, although Jewish, knew absolutely nothing about their heritage. Unfortunately, this was a common result of growing up in communist Russia. In the early 1980s, their search for spiri- tuality and meaning in life led them misguidedly to become members of an underground Christian church. Mendel and his family became very involved with the church, even to the point that his father became an ordained minister. Despite all this, their Jewish neshamos never gave up, fueling their perpetual thirst for finding the ultimate truth. Within a few years of coming to New York, through a series of extraordinary events of Divine providence, and of course with the help of Chabad, Mendel, his sister, and their parents returned to Yiddishkeit and became fully observant Jews. From the age of 12, Mendel grew up in West Hempstead, NY. He attended Hebrew Academy of Nassau County. He then spent a year at Yeshiva Ohr Dovid in Israel, followed by Yeshiva University and graduated from Uni- versity of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey as a dentist. Today, both Mendel and Aliza work together at their dental practice in 69 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019

Vitaliy and Natalya Mikinberg Gregory and Ivy Levy

Forest Hills, NY. They are truly hon- In her free time, she enjoys spend- ored to be recognized at the Chabad ing quality time with her two daugh- annual dinner. ters and five grandchildren. Guests of Honor: Mr. and Mrs. Gan Chamesh Parents of the Vitaliy and Natalya Mikinberg. Year: Mr. and Mrs. Gregory and Ivy Natalya Mikinberg is a broker and Levi. Ivy and Greg moved to Wood- founder of V.I. Properties, who’s been mere from Manhattan a little over two proudly servicing the Five Towns years ago, just in time for the starting community for the past 26 years. Na- bell of Gan Chamesh classes. The rep- talya, her husband, Vitalily Mikin- utation of Gan Chamesh as a school in- berg, and two daughters, Zhanna and fused with an infectious love of Torah Ella, immigrated to New York from and mitzvos was quickly revealed to the Soviet Union in 1990. Before tak- be a complete understatement! Before ing on real estate, Natalya educated even attempting to unpack, a true part- students in economy and finance nership with many excellent educators back in the Soviet Union. Her hus- took root and continues to fl ourish into band was a mechanical engineer. its third year. Elan (5), who was bless- Natalya has gained support due to ed with tremendous individual care her compassionate and sympathetic during his two remarkably formative personality as seen upon establish- years in the Yellow Room and Green ing herself as a licensed real-estate Room, has passed the Gan Chamesh salesperson in 1993. On February 9, torch to his sister Eden (3), who has 1999, Natalya officially opened the benefi ted from the unsurpassed mo- doors of V.I. Properties. Natalya nur- rahs of the Red Room and Blue Room. tured her business and grew it into The future together looks promising as the leading independent brokerage Aviella (1) is eager for 2020! in the Five Towns, with over 40 re- Greg grew up in Iowa City as a al-estate agents. Her biggest joy is 4th-generation Iowan. After grad- contributing to and supporting her community. Continued on Page 70 70 ANNUAL DINNER school is merely one of the immea- Continued from Page 69 surable contributions made by Rab- “REBBE AND RABBI HUTNER” bi and Rebbetzin Wolowik to ensure uating with a degree in chemical the strength of our collective Jewish engineering from the University of futures, both locally and globally. Ivy TO HIT BOOKSHELVES AHEAD Iowa, Greg worked in industry in and Greg are deeply grateful for the Minnesota, Illinois, and California opportunity to accept the recogni- OF RABBI HUTNER’S before returning to the classroom at tion of Gan Chamesh Parents of the the University of Chicago Graduate Year. It is with heartfelt appreciation School of Business. Following his re- for this exemplary school that they 40TH YAHRZEIT location to New York to pursue an in- seek to further inspire and strength- vestment career, Greg was fortunate en the support our community pro- BY YOCHANAN GORDON to discover the depth of the Torah. In vides to Gan Chamesh and the essen- response, he later took a sabbatical to tial Chabad of the Five Towns. he author of Rav and Rebbe, learn in Machon Yaakov, an intensive Chabad will also honor Friendship The Real Shlomo, Lakewood yet intimate yeshiva in Jerusalem Circle presidents Meira Adler, Miri- Tand Lubavitch, and Satmar February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February with which he remains very involved. am Borenstein, Zahava Graff, Beckey and Lubavitch, Rabbi Chaim Dalfi n of Greg is currently a portfolio manager Haviv, Illana Katz, Leah Katz, Julia Brooklyn, New York, has returned with at Loews Corporation and finds great Klayman, Esther Medows, Anabelle another groundbreaking title in Rebbe meaning in the trenches of parent- Muller, Gabby Nakkab, Yishai Attias, and Rabbi Hutner. ing. Shuey Feierman, and Jonah Naiman. Rav Yitzchok Hutner, zt’l, who passed Ivy is a Manhattan native and at- Chabad will honor CTeen leaders away in 1980, was a contemporary of Rav tended the Ramaz School and the Dora Aronov, Rachel Bohnik, Ellie Moshe Feinstein, Rav Yaakov Kame- University of Michigan. After grad- Cohen, Mia Gwirtzman, Jordan My- netsky, and Rav Shraga Feivel Mend- uating with a degree in communi- ers, Evetta Poley, Justin Sajovitz, and lowitz, zt’l. It’s quite curious that Rabbi cation studies, Ivy returned to New Sasha Teplish Hutner, of all the leaders of the yeshiva York where she worked in televi- Dinner Chairmen Mr. and Mrs. world of the previous generation, was sion production (please don’t tell Yosef Yitzchak and Penina Batshe- left without a biographical legacy. the kids). Inspired by a deep desire va Popack, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey and With the exception of the Sefer HaZ- to grow and live an authentic Torah Shira Eisenberg, and Mr. and Mrs. ikaron, which was written by his re- life, Ivy took a detour to attend Neve Larry and Susan Sachs are planning nowned daughter, Rebbetzin Bruriah Yerushalayim in Jerusalem. Ivy went a great night on Sunday, February 24, David, never has a book been published, on to work in Jewish outreach at the beginning with a gala dinner buffet in English, on the life and times of Rabbi 300 pages, includes a chronology, ad- Brownstone in Manhattan, and now at 6:30 p.m. and the awards presenta- Yitzchak Hutner. dendum, bibliography, glossary, and 400 dedicates herself 24/7 to the Levi tion at 7:45 p.m., followed by a lavish While this book is not a biography of footnotes, and includes chapters such family. Viennese dessert. The dinner will Rabbi Hutner, but rather a historical as “Respectful Diff erences,” “Students The early education at Gan Cha- take place at the Grand Ballroom of journey exploring the relationship be- Versus Chassidim,” “Rosh Yeshiva Ver- mesh brought to life by such talent- the Sephardic Temple, 775 Branch tween Rabbi Hutner and the Lubavitch- sus Chasidic Rebbe,” and “Understand- ed and dedicated educators contin- Boulevard in Cedarhurst. Couvert: er Rebbe, many details of his life and ing Opposition.” ues to be a tremendous blessing in $600 per couple. RSVP at 516-295- upbringing are written about at length Much of this book is dedicated to the the lives of the Levi family, yet the 2478 or ChabadFiveTowns.com. through its pages. The book, which is relationship and correspondence between Rabbi Hutner and the Lubavitch- considering. Sometimes that can help 71 er Rebbe, which began in the Universi- me know of something that will be im- ty of Berlin and carried on until Rabbi portant to them on their big day, and it 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 Hutner’s passing prior to Pesach in the PHOTO PROSE tells me about how they see and value year 1980. things as well and helps me be pre- The book contains signifi cant appro- By Gary Rabenko pared for anything special that they bations from Rabbi Aaron Rakeff et-Rot- are building or presenting. hkoff , a noted historian and professor Often, I will hear how they switched of the Gruss Kollel, residing in Israel, vendors, not signing one they first as well as David B. Levy, PhD, chief li- planned on. One reason they might brarian of Touro’s Lander College for MEASURING ENTHUSIASM decide to go in a different direction Women. In his endorsement, Rabbi might be that they did not feel they Rakeff et poses the question: “‘Who is here is measured enthusiasm petence. For visitors who appreciate were reading the same level of enthu- the real Rabbi Hutner? Is he the disciple and the measuring of enthu- that reserved manner, my decision siasm reflected from the vendor that of Chief Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook or Tsiasm. How does one measure not to go into a burst of omnidirec- they themselves were feeling. I have a devotee of the Satmar Rav, Rabbi Joel enthusiasm? Is there good and bad en- tional creativity will be a comfort. For lost projects because in the moments Teitelbaum?’ It is contradictions simi- thusiasm? others who are shopping for a mirror I might have been attentively listen- lar to this that Rabbi Dalfi n attempts to I am usually very enthusiastic, of their in the moment enthusiasm, is ing, and making notes, a prospect in- grapple with and ultimately resolve in loving what I do for clients and most it possible I might come across as less terpreted me as being less than over- this compelling volume and it is a must- appreciative of their enthusiasm for than eager. I hope not. the-top enthusiastic, or that I was too read.” what I have done. Enthusiasm is good Clients vary on how they view pho- analytical. Other times I am certain The Gemara says that a person can’t because it spurs adrenaline and grows tography. For many, the photographer my overflowing enthusiasm was mis- fully understand and appreciate the creativity. When I am photographing is booked only after the venue, often read as either over eagerness, mere words and wisdom of their teachers un- people, it’s as if I am on stage, using after the music, and sometimes after salesmanship, or a lack of depth in ap- til forty years have passed. It is no coin- personality to help me get the magic the florist. preciating the prospect’s plans. cidence, then, that this fi rst foray into that my clients will value in their pho- People come to me because to them What does enthusiasm say? Could the life and philosophy of Rabbi Hutner tographs. Being enthusiastic does not photography and video are import- it lack substance, or be just a mask? Is comes at an auspicious time, in prepara- mean losing objectivity or overlook- ant. They call me first, even ahead genuine enthusiasm always obvious? tion for his upcoming 40th yahrzeit. ing potential problems. As an artist I of a venue, because they understand And of course, sometimes a client If you are a student of one of Rabbi can be optimistic, but as a technician full well how while everything else will rationalize getting a discount be- Hutner’s institutions, an enthusiast of there is no room for optimism. While is enjoyed for one day, my work will cause I am so excited by their project. his machshavah from his earth-shat- I enthusiastically get joy in consider- continue to be a meaningful pleasure, Should I suffer for the very enthusi- tering Pachad Yitzchak series, or just ing possibilities, I temper many with a way into the future. They say that the asm other clients would value? For me someone who has been enamored with consideration of Murphy’s Law, which photography and video are the tangi- it all comes down to taking more time him, the Rebbe, and their relationship, really helps to avoid undesired conse- bles that will last. to communicate, share, and explore, which has been kept under wraps for quences. Though I can be brimming As the months pass before their which is not easy to do, especially many years, this book is for you. with enthusiasm, sometimes I ratio- event, it is nice when clients keep in when time can be so limited. To pre-order the book, e-mail Rabbi nalize that a more measured approach touch and share their plans and prog- Some feel that someone with a new Dalfi n at info@rabbidalfi n.com. To ar- might be a better road to thrilling the ress with me. I enjoy hearing how they business might be more enthusias- range for Rabbi Dalfi n to address your client by meeting the client’s enthu- have made their other decisions and institution, please call 347-512-1429. siasm with caring, concern, and com- what large and small details they are Continued on Page 72 72 PHOTO PROSE I love personality and passion and and have more controlled exuberance. There can be enthusiasm for the big Continued from Page 71 for me it’s all about emotion. That is Pure enthusiasm on the part of a ven- project, while experience and judge- what I work to bring across in my pho- dor might be off-putting to them. En- ment may lead a vendor to less enthu- tic because he has fewer customers. tos. How wonderful when a visitor is thusiasm can sometimes be based on siasm for certain ideas. That could be There are established entities that bubbly, upbeat, exuberant, excited, ignorance of what the client really is sound advice. might have lost their purpose. But You may shop after a long workday being new in business is not a reason or between other commitments. You that anything would be better. And have limited time and want the facts— most customers do value experience Being enthusiastic just the facts. To that more analytic and the skill that accrues from that mindset the face of an enthusiastic experience. Genuine enthusiasm is does not mean vendor is not always read as a posi- real interest. And with that also devel- tive thing. Maybe you want a person ops ability to appreciate the intrica- losing objectivity or who listens well and is not so quick to cies of a project and its potential—not jump with excitement. just for success, but also the pitfalls it overlooking potential Evaluating someone on something can present and what to be prepared as nebulous as a perceived enthusiasm

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February for. Preparation can mean more work, at times might be misreading a ven- time, crew, gear, materials, etc. That problems. dor who does care, is conscientious, all can cost more than the prospect and will go above and beyond what is wishes. expected when the time comes. It is Early enthusiasm will not make up and enthusiastic. It can be contagious imagining and referring to, just as the wrong to compare one’s fourth visit for under delivering later. The cynical in a good way. Enthusiasm can ebb and lack of enthusiasm might come across to a vendor with your first visit to a

Travel Section Travel shopper might discount enthusiasm flow during a project, during prepa- as a lacking in creative ideas. Clients new one. Your new vendor has not had as being eagerness or desperation to ration and even in the big day. The can develop enthusiasm for a process, three visits to start doubting if you book the job. I know many vendors are most emotional people are sensitive product, and vendor as they see things are serious. And you too have evolved most enthusiastic up until they have and always changing. I think the right take shape. Sometimes the best re- in your presentation and view of your the signed contract. After that it be- vendor can help leveling out the little sults and those most appreciated can project from having benefited from comes wholly a secondary consider- bumps and encouraging the big wins. in fact be 180 degrees from the direc- your first vendor’s feedback. ation. How sad! Some shop more cautiously, carefully, tion the client first planned to go. Discussion of a future project, while important, should never be as important as the project the vendor is about to do, or is in the middle of preparing for. That current, active project really should be getting the vendor’s attention, which should be viewed as a positive, not a negative factor. I ask a lot of questions so I can paint an internal mental picture of the whole project. It is not something I already have done, as many as I have photographed over decades. Each project is different. Each client has their own way of seeing and respond- ing to things. Once we have a contract and I know we are working together then I can be fully enthusiastic and then you certainly will know I am 100% committed to making the most of every moment… for you!

Rabenko Photography & Video Arts is located at 1053 Broadway in Woodmere. To learn more, contact [email protected], 1-888-RABENKO, 888-722-3656, or visit Rabenko.com.

Visit 5TJT.com for Daily Editor's Blog, “Live with Larry Gordon” videos, as well as exclusive News Analysis by Jake Novak UN AMBASSADORS 73 TO VISIT POLAND Travel Section 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 AND ISRAEL IN AZM-MOTL DELEGATION n Monday, January 28, a delegation of dozens of ambassadors Oto the United Nations from all regions of the world departed for Po- land on a Holocaust Remembrance Pro- gram. They then traveled to Israel for a country tour and offi cial meetings. The ambassadors traveled following the of- ﬁ cial UN ceremony for International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust. The dip- lomats are participating on this mission at the invitation of the American Zionist Movement (AZM) and the Internation- al March of the Living (MOTL), which have organized the delegation in coop- eration with the Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations. “It is important for ambassadors from around the world to understand both the history of and contemporary life in Isra- el in order to be best informed on issues which come to their attention at the United Nations. A ﬁ rsthand personal visit is essential to such understanding,” said Richard D. Heideman, president of the American Zionist Movement, who is accompanying the delegation. Phyllis Greenberg Heideman, president of the International March of the Living, said, “I recall being an NGO del- egate to the UN Conference on Women in Nairobi and the UN Conference on Racism in Durban, South Africa. Both were “hate fests” against Israel. Hate often comes from ignorance. As many remember the odious Zionism = Rac- ism Resolution of the United Nations, the fact that so many ambassadors to the UN will travel to Poland and Israel under the auspices of the American Zi- onist Movement and the International March of the Living is especially significant, particularly during this period of rising global anti-Semitism. We must learn the lessons of the past in order to build a better future.” Ambassador Danny Danon said: “As we witness an increase in anti-Semi- tism around the world and dangerous attempts to rewrite history, now more than ever we must ensure that the mem- ories of survivors pass on to the next generation. By visiting Holocaust extermination sites, UN ambassadors are speaking out against anti-Semitism and sending a message to all those who ped- dle in hatred. While Israel faces many challenges at the UN, we also know that we have many friends and that this number continues to grow as more and more countries come to appreciate our beautiful, thriving country and the contributions we make to the international community.” The ambassadors visited the Warsaw Ghetto, Holocaust sites, the Majdanek concentration and extermination camp, and the POLIN Museum while in Po- land. In the photos, the ambassadors are seen at the barracks in Majdanek and

Continued on Page 74 74 AZM-MOTL DELEGATION ident of the American Zionist Move- Continued from Page 73 ment, and Phyllis Greenberg Heideman, president of the International March of at the Umschlagplatz Monument at the the Living, along with Ambassador Dan- deportation site in Warsaw. They are ny Danon, Israel’s permanent represen- joined by Richard D. Heideman, pres- tative to the UN. February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February Travel Section Travel

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UN Ambassadors visit Israel In Israel, they had an ex- The only hitch will come I am not in any way claim- 75 tensive tour of the country to if they win. Israeli pop star ing that it was discriminatory. learn about the land, Jewish ALIYAH CHRONICLE Omer Adam (who is not ob- Eurovision has clearly stated Travel Section 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 history, and Zionism, received servant himself but will not these guidelines for all appli- briefi ngs on current security By Shmuel Katz perform on Shabbat) declined cants to know in advance, and challenges, and participated to participate in Eurovision, they have every right to enforce in high-level discussions and because the performances their rules, which are designed meetings. happen on Friday night and to promote Eurovision. They Rabbi Steven Burg, CEO of motzaei Shabbat. By rule, all get a prime TV audience in- Aish, welcomed the UN digni- CATCHING UP contestants must perform ternationally and they need to taries to the Aish World Cen- often write about events of the Israeli talent show Ris- in both sessions to qualify. market their product for their ter, “the embassy of the Jewish or occasions that need ing Star, one of only four com- The Shalva Band has sever- benefi t. It is still disappointing, people opposite the Western Iupdates but don’t really petitors to reach this level. It is al members who are shomrei however, to see that they could Wall where thousands of guests fi ll an entire column. So, this an emotional story, and watch- Shabbat, and the band has not fi nd a way to capitalize on of all faiths come every year to week, I decided to write sever- ing them compete is amazing! already announced that they this opportunity to show how learn about the Jewish heri- al short updates on topics we They are very good. There is no will not perform on Shabbat. supportive they are of inclu- tage and Jewish values.” may have covered in the past doubt that despite all our pro- An appeal was made to Euro- sion. Rabbi Burg added, “Aish’s couple of months. They’ll all testations to the contrary, they vision to allow for them either We’ll have to wait for further core value, which is Juda- require additional updates, but are defi nitely getting a sympa- to perform before Shabbat on developments. ism’s core value, is love and we’ll tackle those as they come thy vote. But they are so good Friday or to present a taped Moving on to water… As you taking responsibility for the along. that even without the sym- performance for Friday night. all know, I am a bit of a fanat- world. We are open all the time First off , the Shalva Band has pathy votes, they’d still merit Earlier this week, that appeal for anyone, from any nation made it all the way to the fi nals their spot. was rejected. Continued on Page 77 around the world, to experience the power of Torah wisdom.” Rabbi Burg thanked the delegation for their support of Israel. “I’m here with a group of heroes; I really look up to all of you and all the work that you do to keep the world at peace.” Rabbi Etiel Goldwicht, director of Aish Israel, gave a historical overview of Jeru- salem from the Aish rooftop, with its panoramic view of the Temple Mount, Western Wall, and surrounding mountains. The ambassadors viewed the short fi lm Reality produced by longtime Aish partner and supporter Marc Goldman, which expresses the importance of following the Bible’s wisdom to ensure the spiritual and physical survival of humanity. This second AZM-MOTL UN Ambassadors Diplomatic Mission follows a spring 2018 delegation of ambassadors who participated in the March of the Living in Poland and then visited Israel. Planning a simcha? Check out 5TJT.com's new Lifestyle: Music & Simchas section for expert advice and ideas to make your day extraordinary. 76 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February Travel Section Travel ALIYAH CHRONICLE the polls ask multiple questions about 77 Continued from Page 75 preferences. Who would you support

if X and Y parties merged? What about Travel Section 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 ic about the rain and the water-supply if X and Z? Who would you vote for if POLITICAL ROUNDUP levels here. We’ve been on a 5-year they all stayed independent? With all drought, with water levels declining these confusing and conflicting pos- from year to year. The last time this sibilities, it is very hard for the voters happened in Israel, a major crisis was to conceptualize their preferences, Protecting Long Island: Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cous- declared with all sorts of conservation much less disclose them. Senate Democrats ins said. “Long Island’s natural resourc- efforts. This time, the use of desali- Furthermore, with an abundance of Fight Against Off shore es and communities’ quality of life are nated water has lessened the crisis political neophytes and new parties in Drilling under threat. I applaud Senator Todd mode, but we came into the winter in the mix this time, voters have not yet Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stew- Kaminsky for his swift action to protect a severe state. been fully exposed to their messages art-Cousins joined Chair of the Senate Long Island and for his leadership on The Kineret (which used to serve and may be initially attracted to or Environmental Conservation Commit- protecting New York State’s environ- as over 40% of our water source but repulsed by them. As the election cy- tee Senator Todd Kaminsky and mem- ment. The senate democratic majority has gone down to about 20%) was al- cle continues its course and messages bers of the senate and assembly major- will stand up for Long Island families most to the point at which it would be and identities get clarified, there are ity conferences to announce support for and fi ght against any eff orts to drill any- ecologically disastrous for us to draw likely to be continued shifts in voters’ historic legislation to ban oil and natu- where near New York’s coastlines.” water from it. Streams and ponds that preferences. ral-gas drilling in New York’s coastal ar- Senator Todd Kaminsky, bill sponsor would normally carry away all sorts So it is much too early to be overly eas. The legislation (S.2316), sponsored and chair of the Senate Environmental of materials and refresh the ecology concerned or excited about polling by Senator Kaminsky, will protect Long Conservation Committee, said, “It is of the riverbeds have had no water data. Island and New York from the Trump essential for tomorrow that we protect for several years. Agriculturally, we administration’s dangerous off shore our planet today—especially the vital survive, but there is no question that Shmuel Katz, his wife, Goldie, and their drilling expansion eff orts. The senate natural resources here on Long Island rainwater is much more beneficial six children made aliyah in July 2006. majority will pass this critical legisla- and across our state. We are taking two Before making aliyah, Shmuel was the for the country as a whole than other executive director of the Yeshiva of South tion on Tuesday, February 5. big steps toward a more sustainable fu- sources. Shore in Hewlett. You can contact him at “The senate majority will not stand ture for New York. I am proud to work Thankfully, we had a very nice No- [email protected]. Read more of Shmuel by as the Trump administration plans vember and December (months in Katz’s articles at 5TJT.com. to drill off Long Island shores,” Senate Continued on Page 78 which we historically do not see much rain accumulation). The rains have slowed somewhat lately, but we still have a few prime months left for rainfall. We are currently only 17 cm or so from last year’s high and with expected runoff from snowmelt in the north- ern mountains, we are almost certainly going to see a net gain from rainfall this year. This is tremendous news for us here, yet we really need so much more. We need to get back to “safe” levels in our water supply and to have enough rainfall to ensure that we don’t drop down even to current levels over the dry season. We probably won’t get there this year. But every drop helps. So please keep us in mind when you pray for more rain, rain, rain! Finally, let’s talk a little about everyone’s favorite topic—elections. I’m sure you’ve seen all the different polls showing the ways that Bibi Netanyahu is either sure to win, sure to suffer a crushing defeat, or sure to be in a race too close to call. Polls here come out every couple of days and they ask in- credibly vague questions at this point, so it is hard to expect them to be accurate. “Vague” you ask? Well, at this point, almost none of the parties have come to any merger agreements. Every party needs at least 3.5% of the total vote to qualify for the Knesset. Some of the outliers, who are dangerously close to not qualifying, will join forces with parties with whom they can identify. They negotiate who gets listed at what ranking on the merged party’s list and hope that by joining forces, they will together be elected to the Knesset and have each party represented. Additionally, some of the major parties look to merge to further so- lidify their power base. A merged party holding 27 seats is much more powerful than two individual parties holding 12 and 15 seats, respectively. They have more bargaining power in coalition negotiations and can even present a viable choice to lead the government. Until these mergers happen, a lot of 78 POLITICAL ROUNDUP Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. said, “I the marine resources along the Atlantic Senators Kaminsky And Continued from Page 77 am proud to stand with my colleagues in Coast and ensure that there are healthy Martinez Appointed To advancing this vital legislation to pro- and abundant fi sheries for future gener- Senate Leadership with Leader Stewart-Cousins and our hibit oil and natural gas drilling off of ations to enjoy. Senators Todd Kaminsky and Monica senate conference on prioritizing and New York’s coast. Permitting this kind “Our oceans and fi sheries are pre- Martinez were appointed to the lead- protecting Long Island’s environment. of misguided and potentially disastrous cious resources and they need to be ership committee of the NYS Senate Off shore drilling is dangerous to the drilling would endanger our environ- managed and conserved,” said Senator Majority Conference on January 30 by local environment, and would reverse ment, and threaten fi sh and wildlife, Todd Kaminsky, chair of the Senate En- Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cous- progress toward our climate change while negatively impacting tourism and vironmental Conservation Committee. ins, demonstrating the majority’s strong goals—it must be prohibited. And by the economy in coastal communities. “I am pleased to have been appointed commitment to Long Island. curbing the over-fi shing of menhaden, At worst, it could result in potentially to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Kaminsky, who represents commu- we are conserving an extremely import- devastating spills and widespread irre- Commission and will use this post to en- nities in Nassau County, will serve as ant species in our Atlantic Ocean eco- versible contamination of our waters, sure that rules are in place to conserve the conference’s liaison to Governor system.” beaches, homes, and businesses located important natural resources and fi sher- Andrew M. Cuomo’s Offi ce. Martinez, The legislation advanced by Senator on or near the waterfront. It’s time to ies.” who represents communities in Suf- Todd Kaminsky and supported by the just say ‘no’ to this ill-advised activity in The ASMFC is an interstate commis- folk County, was named the assistant

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February senate democratic majority will up- New York State.” sion formed to coordinate and manage majority leader on intergovernmental date New York State’s decades-old laws ﬁ shery resources and marine life along aff airs. regulating oil and natural-gas drilling. Kaminsky Appointed To the Atlantic Coast. The commission was “It will be a privilege to assist and ad- Speciﬁ cally, this legislation prevents Atlantic States Marine formed by the 15 states bordering the vise Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, conveyances, leases, and acquisitions of Fisheries Commission Atlantic Ocean in 1942 and chartered and the rest of the majority conference, land for off shore oil and gas. Senator Todd Kaminsky was appoint- by Congress in 1950. Commissioners as we craft a progressive agenda for New

Travel Section Travel Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mi- ed as a commissioner of the Atlantic are responsible for ensuring the conser- York State that also focuses on deliver- chael Gianaris said, “Protecting New States Marine Fisheries Commission vation and management of their shared ing for our suburbs,” said Senator Todd York’s coastal communities is critical (“ASMFC”) by Senate Majority Leader coastal fi shery. For example, at their Kaminsky. to our future. We must value our natural Andrea Stewart-Cousins. Kaminsky, upcoming February meeting, ASMFC “I am humbled by the opportunity to resources and put people before ener- who serves as chair of the Senate’s En- commissioners are expected to vote serve as assistant majority leader on gy-company profi ts. Banning off -shore vironmental Conservation Committee, to protect the striped bass population intergovernmental aff airs alongside drilling will do just that.” will use the position to closely manage along the Atlantic Coast. Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cous- ins. I thank the majority leader for her guidance, and I look forward to fulfi lling the duties of this additional role with dedication and pride as I represent the good people of Long Island,” said Sena- tor Monica R. Martinez. “The appointments of Senator Ka- minsky and Senator Martinez to the state senate’s leadership team confi rms that Long Island will have real infl uence on key decisions that benefi t all of our residents in Nassau and Suff olk,” said Nassau County Executive Laura Cur- ran. “I look forward to working with them on crucial initiatives that will help our families, protect our environment, and build for our future.” “These senate appointments demonstrate the importance of having subur- ban representation in Albany,” said Suf- folk County Executive Steve Bellone. “I congratulate Senators Kaminsky and Martinez for their notable leadership positions, and they will be a strong voice that will advocate on behalf of Long Is- land.” “I applaud Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins for recognizing the importance of our Long Island senate delegation and promoting Senators Todd Kaminsky and Monica Martinez to these new positions,” said Kevin Law, president and CEO of the Long Island Association. The Rabbinical Alliance Of America Opposes Imbalanced New York Abortion Law The Rabbinical Alliance of America– Igud Harabbonim, representing near- ly 1,000 rabbis serving throughout the United States, congratulates Ben Sha- piro for addressing the annual March for Life on January 18, 2019. He stood together with Americans of all faiths to defend the most vulnerable population in this country—the unborn. Jewish law and tradition greatly value the sanctity and preciousness of all human life. This tremendous concern extends even to the unborn child growing inside a mother, despite that such a fetus is not yet being accorded the full status of life given to a living person. Unfortunately, shortly after this of a mother if there is a real threat 79 massive show of support for life, New to her safety from the pregnancy. In

York adopted legislation that deval- such cases, it is usually preferable Travel Section 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 ues life by liberalizing abortion laws to do this within the first 40 days in the state. RAA/Igud vigorously op- of the pregnancy, but it can still be poses this new law, which includes permitted even later in pregnancy the decriminalization of the destruc- if necessary. In all such cases, the tion of a fetus and which allows for medical facts must be clarified and a late-term abortions. This law de- highly knowledgeable rabbi must be clares abortion a right, in contradic- consulted to ensure that the correct tion to basic biblical ethics. To para- medical and religious approach is as- phrase the Torah (Bereishis 9:6), one certained. who takes the life of a “person within Rabbi Aaron Glatt, MD, said, “An a person” shall be held accountable. intentional abortion performed by This teaches that the act of inten- a practitioner for the sole purpose tionally terminating a pregnancy of terminating an otherwise normal absent extenuating medical circum- pregnancy and fetus is a grave sin. We stances constitutes a grave sin, either must strive to preserve and enhance on a biblical or rabbinic level. life in all its forms.” Leading Torah scholars such as Rabbi Yehoshua S. Hecht, RAA/ Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, Rabbi Jo- Igud Presidium Chairman, noted that seph Soloveitchik, and Rabbi Yaakov New York State and its legislative or- Kamenetzky have publicly called gans have displayed a troubling dis- such abortion “murder,” which high- regard of the observant Jewish pop- lights the seriousness with which ulation within the state, as well as to we must approach this issue. As the millions of the state’s residents with most medical issues, there may of all faith communities who oppose be other considerations that enter abortion on religious and moral im- into the equation that require con- peratives. sultation with a medical profession- Compassion and respect for life al and a competent rabbi. However, requires balancing the needs of the the intentional termination of a fe- unborn with those of the mother. tus should never be done casually as For too long, this country has lost its there are two lives at risk—the moth- balance and allowed for widespread, er’s and the unborn child’s. Abortion unjustified destruction of fetuses. on demand as allowed today in many The recent New York law pushes that places in the U.S. is immoral and balance further askew. RAA/Igud sinful. prays for a day when that balance is Judaism permits, and even at times restored and all life is cherished. requires, that a true therapeutic abortion be performed to save the life Continued on Page 81 80 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February Travel Section Travel POLITICAL ROUNDUP ed to sign it into law. 81 Continued from Page 79 Kaminsky ﬁ rst introduced the legisla-

tion after the federal government called Travel Section 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 Successful Day to arm teachers instead of passing com- Of Advocacy In Trenton mon-sense gun control in the wake of the For NJ Jewish Business Parkland school shooting. Under New Alliance York law, a school district may authorize By The Friedlander Group an employee to carry a ﬁ rearm on prem- North Jersey Jewish Business Alliance ises. Senator Kaminsky’s bill would limit NJJBA (NJJBA.com) members kicked such authorization to licensed securi- off a day ﬁ lled with advocacy by meeting ty guards and school resource offi cers, with Senate President Stephen Sweeney. thereby ensuring teachers are not forced Speaking about the high taxes in the state, to be armed in class. the senator said, “We can’t tax our way out “While hundreds of districts across of this crisis, nor should we. New Jersey- the country have decided to arm teach- ans already pay some of the highest taxes ers in response to mass shootings, in in the country. We need to make our state New York, we said, ‘not here,’” said Sen- more aff ordable—not less aff ordable—for ator Todd Kaminsky. “Arming classroom our hardworking middle-class families, teachers is dangerous and takes our focus for new college graduates and millennials off of getting weapons out of the hands of deciding where they are going to live, and those who should not have them.” for senior citizens trying to decide wheth- “It seems like every day we wake up er they can aff ord to stay.” to headlines of another mass shooting,

NJ business leaders advocate in Trenton

Next up, the alliance representatives another horrifi c gun crime,” said Senate headed to the State House Annex Build- Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cous- ing for lunch with members of the legis- ins. “The madness has to stop. It is our lature. A frank conversation centered on responsibility to protect our communi- challenges facing NJ’s businesses. Among ties, our schools, and to keep all of New those legislators who joined were As- Yorkers safe. Following years of inaction semblyman Robert Auth, Assemblyman on common sense gun safety legislation, Anthony Bucco, Assemblyman Clinton we are fi nally going to lead the way and Calabrese, Assemblyman Jamel Holley, serve as an example to the nation on Assemblyman Gordon Johnson, and As- smart gun laws.” semblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle. “In order to address the scourge of gun The day culminated with a substantive violence in our schools, it is critical that meeting at the governor’s offi ce between we enact common sense gun legislation NJJBA members and deputy chief of staff while simultaneously increasing access to the governor, Deborah Cornavaca. A to mental health treatment. A proac- wide array of topics were discussed in- tive approach is necessary to save lives cluding minimum wage, taxes, opportuni- and reduce the detrimental impact the ty zones, and incentives for growing busi- imminent threat of violence has on our nesses. children,” said Assemblywoman Judy Ted Zangari, chair of the real estate de- Griffi n. “Teachers are trained to edu- partment at Sills Cummis & Gross, sum- cate students, not to defend them with marized their successful day. He stated, fi rearms in the classroom. Arming ed- “Today’s event confi rmed for our members ucators is not a viable solution since it that politics is not a spectator sport. When increases the risk of accidental injury or it comes to policymaking, if you are not at death while creating an atmosphere of the table, you are on the menu. Today, NJJ- fear and stress.” BA was literally at the table in Trenton.” Following the Parkland shooting, “Meeting with such high-ranking people President Trump called for teachers to in the state government gave us a unique be armed in classrooms, a proposal that opportunity to talk to them about our busi- was echoed in a report issued by a state ness’ concerns,” said Eric Margules, pres- commission that investigated the mas- ident and CEO at Margules Properties. sacre. According to a recently released VICE News investigation, since Park- Bill Sponsored By Sen. land, at least 215 school districts across Kaminsky And Assemb. the nation have adopted policies to arm Griffi n To Prohibit teachers. Armed Teachers In Senator Kaminsky has been a staunch Schools Passes NYS advocate for common-sense gun safety Legislature laws to protect the public. In addition to Senator Todd Kaminsky and Assem- this bill, the Senator also cosponsored blywoman Judy Griffi n’s legislation legislation which successfully passed (S.101A /A.1715) to prohibit teachers the Legislature to ban bump stocks, em- from carrying guns in schools passed the power courts to revoke weapons from New York Legislature. Governor Cuomo, dangerous individuals, and expand back- a staunch supporter of the bill, is expect- ground checks. 82 one that has had a lasting im- mitment of time and energy, asking how many siblings they pact on our faculty, as we were allowing the school and NY- have to more meaningful con- COMMUNITY NEWS FROM challenged to gain a deeper SAIS to thoroughly examine all versations.” She added, “Just understanding of the machina- facets of the school as part of last night, an Israeli girl I had tions of the school. In this way, the continuous improvement just met pulled me aside and AROUND THE WORLD we have improved the learning that is needed to best serve said, ’Leora, At Yisraelit (you experience for our students.” students and their families. Ye- are Israeli)!’ I was ecstatic—it Central Acclaim is a member of the National NYSAIS accreditation rep- shiva University High School was like a dream come true. NYSAIS Accreditation. Association of Independent resents the culmination of an for Girls/Central is to be com- I’ve always wanted to be Israe- Mrs. CB Neugroschl, head of Schools’ (NAIS) Commission in-depth self-study, which in- mended for their participation li and I guess after a month of school, announced that Ye- on Accreditation, which includes an exhaustive internal in this important process of living here, there is something shiva University High School cludes nineteen regional and and external examination of self-improvement.” Israeli ingrained in me.” for Girls/Central was recom- state accrediting agencies. As all aspects of the school com- mended for accreditation by a member of the NAIS Com- munity, including its mission the NYSAIS (New York State mission on Accreditation, the and culture, governance, the Association of Independent prestigious NYSAIS accred- educational program, student

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February Schools) Commission on Ac- itation process is recognized and student services, ﬁ nance creditation and approved by across the United States and and school operations, parents, the NYSAIS Board of Trustees throughout the world. faculty, and non-teaching per- at their recent meeting. The “While the recognition is sonnel, community relations, New York State Association of important and is a true mile- and communications. Through Independent Schools is autho- stone for Central, being part a thorough process of continu-

Travel Section Travel rized by the Board of Regents of a community of learners en- al self-improvement, which in- of the University of the State gaged in refl ection and always cludes visiting teams of profes- of New York “to evaluate and examining and improving what sionals from outside the school accredit ... secondary schools we do to deliver the best yeshi- community, Yeshiva Universi- operating within the State of va educational experience for ty High School for Girls/Cen- New York and, as concerns our students is the true mark tral fulfi lled the accreditation New York corporations with of distinction for which I am requirements. branches in other states and most proud and grateful!” add- According to Dr. Mark W. countries, to evaluate and ac- ed Mrs. CB Neugroschl, head of Lauria, NYSAIS executive credit those consistent with school. director, “The rigorous ac- the laws, rules, and regula- Ms. Bracha Rutner, assistant creditation process that each tions of host states and coun- principal, shared, “The impact NYSAIS school undergoes tries.” Additionally, NYSAIS of the accreditation process is represents a signifi cant com-

Ulpana in Israel

Ulpana Program Returns. Eliana Wachstock added, Sixteen sophomores returned “Every night I would call my last week after spending a parents and tell them how month in Central’s Ulpanat-Tz- grateful I am to be given this via Exchange Program in Isra- opportunity. It truly is once-in- el! Their cohort was the biggest a-lifetime. Living in America, I yet, and they returned with would never experience living new understandings of Israeli an Israeli life or have the op- culture and history, wonderful portunity to create bonds with new friends, and an infectious all these new girls.” enthusiasm about their expe- Both students also reﬂ ected, riences. As exchange students at length, on the deep mean- at Ulpanat Tzvia in Maale Ad- ing of learning and practicing umim, the students had the Judaism in Israel, the warmth unusual opportunity to live in of their Israeli counterparts, a dormitory with their Israe- and the fascination in being li peers and join their Judaic exposed to a completely dif- studies classes, as well as travel ferent high-school culture. to the Old City, Har Herzl, and Luckily, the experience is not other important sites around over; some of the Israeli stu- the Jerusalem area. One par- dents from Ulpanat Tzvia will ticipant, Leora Muskat, reﬂ ect- be joining Central this coming ed that “some of the best parts Sunday! Welcome back, sopho- for me were the meals and free mores! You were missed! time with the Israelis. I got to The Magic of Science Re- be really immersed into their search. On January 4, Mrs. culture. I saw my Hebrew grow Ruth Fried’s AP Biology and as my conversations with the Mrs. Miriam Chopp’s AP Israeli students grew from just Chemistry classes attended the two organizations will focus on identi- Rico, and transforming and empow- 83 fying young volunteers from all sectors ering children who come from low-in-

of Israeli society and global Jewry for a come and high-risk communities on the Travel Section 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 rotation of three-month intensive vol- island. The organization continues to unteer opportunities, helping PR4PR provide thousands of children a place volunteers in working with children- to go after school and during the sum- at-risk. Project TEN is an internation- mer months, taking them off the streets al development program that operates and away from dangerous distractions. volunteer centers in developing areas It achieves this vision by endorsing ac- throughout the world. tivities that promote self-satisfaction, The Jewish Agency will open a center tolerance, empowerment, and self-suffi - in Puerto Rico over the next two months ciency. To date, more than 40,000 Puer- that will serve as a base of operations to Rican citizens have benefi ted from its for volunteers coming to the Common- programs and services. wealth. PR4PR will provide the local “We’re thrilled to partner with the expertise in terms of identifying where Jewish Agency’s Project TEN. Their Jewish Agency resources will be de- stellar reputation for collaborating with ployed on the island, focusing on infor- local organizations—similar to ours—in mal education and empowerment, pub- order to address the local communi- lic health, and agriculture. ty’s issues is something truly needed PR4PR is breaking the cycle of pov- erty, crime, and dependency in Puerto Continued on Page 84 Central Science Research Queens College Open House sponsored about her summers of research experi- by the Garcia Center for Polymers at En- ence at Garcia. The physics magic show gineered Interfaces. Professor Michael highlighted atmospheric pressure, sound Hadjiargyrou, of the Life Science Depart- waves, and the particulate nature of light, ment at NYIT, presented an intriguing and the girls enjoyed non-Newtonian fl u- lecture, “Will Tissue Engineering Supply ids and “playful polymers” (aka Silly Put- Organs?” Senior Eliana Ellerton said, ty). Students returned to school excited “The day began with a fascinating lecture and inspired by the potential inherent in on the work of 3D printing in the creation scientifi c research. of usable organs. I had previously heard of technology like this existing, but to The Jewish Agency hear from a man who worked in this fi eld Partners With PR4PR on a day-to-day basis was incredible. In- To Help Children-At- novations like this will change the med- Risk In Puerto Rico ical fi eld as we know it, and it was really The Jewish Agency for Israel an- cool to listen to.” YUHSG Science Insti- nounced a partnership with PR4PR to tute was well-represented by Michal build a Project TEN Center in San Juan. Auerbach (‘14), who spoke eloquently Through this historic partnership, the 84 COMMUNITY NEWS cy for Israel has been work- month learning at MTA. The Continued from Page 83 ing to secure a vibrant Jewish YMC talmidim infuse MTA future. The organization was with the ruach and spirituali- in Puerto Rico,” said PR4PR instrumental in founding and ty that their yeshiva is known founder, Henry Orlinsky. building the State of Israel and for. Throughout the month, “PR4PR has done a tremen- continues to serve as the main they can be found greeting dous job working with Puerto link between the Jewish state MTA talmidim with live mu- Rico’s youth to keep them off and Jewish communities ev- sic, singing, and dancing. They the streets, providing positive erywhere. also host a Likrat Shabbat cel- programming to help provide ebration every Thursday night, them with the skillsets to be- MTA Welcomes where they help the entire come contributing members of Yeshivat Makor yeshiva get into the Shabbos society,” said the Jewish Agen- Chaim Talmidim spirit, in addition to bringing cy for Israel’s Chairman Isaac MTA is excited to welcome interactive Torah learning to Herzog. “These young people a group of talmidim from Ye- every shiur. come together for a common shivat Makor Chaim (YMC)

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February good—for a project larger than in Israel. MTA’s unique Makor MTA Takes Second themselves which enables Chaim Israel Exchange Pro- Place At CIJE MTA takes second place at CIJE Hack-A-Thon them to hone their leadership gram enables a group of MTA Hack-A-Thon Hack-A-Thon. The event, held website and coded the ability skills, develop and establish a sophomores to spend a month MTA took second place on Wednesday, January 30 at for it to send messages from personal and collective identi- learning at YMC and a group at the Center for Initiatives Yeshiva University, presented the wheelchair regardless of its ty, and set in place sustainable of YMC juniors to spend a in Jewish Education (CIJE) teams of students from 13 dif- location. MTA’s team members

Travel Section Travel programs that address local ferent schools with the chal- were excited to participate in needs.” lenge of developing technology this unique initiative and felt “We thank Henry Orlinsky to assist the elderly at the Jew- they learned a lot from the ex- and PR4PR for their partner- ish Home at Rockleigh. Each perience. ship and we look forward to team had just 4.5 hours to strat- joining forces to beneﬁ t Puer- egize and create a prototype. America’s First to Rico,” added Nir Lahav, the MTA team members created a Jewish Escape Jewish Agency for Israel’s di- distance-sensing wheelchair Room Partners rector of the social activism to help provide independence With Leading unit. for an elderly, blind woman. Artist To Turn Orlinsky added that even The wheelchair uses ultrason- Party Room Into with the participation of the ic sensors to detect its position Fine Art Gallery Jewish Agency and Project and notiﬁ es the woman by in- OneBefore, the newly TEN, PR4PR is seeking the creasing the rate of vibrations opened Jewish Escape Room help of foundations and corpo- with a motor as it moves closer in Brooklyn, partners with Dr. rations to help support its work to an object. It also includes a Shoshannah Brombacher, a on the island. For more infor- button that allows her to di- Judaic scholar, author, and art- mation, visit PR4PR.org. rectly contact her nurses via a ist originally from Amsterdam, Since 1929, the Jewish Agen- MTA welcomes Yeshivat Makor Chaim talmidim website. Students also built the to exhibit the “The Life and Stories of the Shpoler Zeide” in a unique OneBefore Escape is a part of the 85 setting. global escape room phenomenon, as

An escape room is an interactive and well as an immersive museum of how Travel Section 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 immersive game in a room setting—a technology allows us to trace our roots “scavenger hunt in a room.” Players are to the most illustrious leaders of the locked in a room and need to escape by Jewish people. The visitors are tasked solving a series of puzzles and riddles with reliving the true story of Dr. Jeff rey under a time limit. Mark Paull, who traced his lineage to The escape room dramatizes the the greatest saints and sages of the Jew- genealogical discoveries made by Dr. ish people, the Shpoler Zaide, Rashi, and Jeff rey Mark Paull in his quest to illu- ultimately King David. OneBefore is in minate his family’s lost connection to the Midwood section of Brooklyn, near a noble past. At the center of those dis- the numerous kosher restaurants and coveries is Paull’s illustrious ancestor shops, and steps from the subway. known as the Shpoler Zeide. Shoshannah Brombacher is a Juda- Shoshannah Brombacher took up the ic scholar, author, and artist, original- challenge to paint the famous “Trial of the ly from Amsterdam, who now lives in Shpoler Zeide,” which is one of the most Brooklyn. She has been painting Chas- diffi cult subjects she ever painted. In her sidic stories since she discovered them own words: “This theme is so awe-inspir- long ago in her father’s study in Holland. ing that I postponed painting it for years. Her style is colorful and lively, reminis- But when I started I could not stop.” cent of Marc Chagall. To see more of her Gamliel Beyderman, the founder of work, visit AbsoluteArts.com/s/portfoli- OneBefore, learned that Dr. Shoshannah os/shoshannah. Brombacher, president of the American For more information, call 718-975- Guild of Judaic Art, has illustrated a book 0331, e-mail [email protected], on the Shpoler Zeide, written by Dr. Jeff rey or visit OneBeforeEscape.com and use Mark Paull, which is scheduled for publica- coupon code 5TJT. tion in 2019. Beyderman and Brombacher agreed to create a special exhibit of original Camp Lavi Undergoes drawings which are currently on view in Transformation For 2019 the venue’s special-events space. Beyder- Soon after longtime Camp Lavi se- man feels “the art represented in the new nior staff member Elana Nayowitz was gallery is the most fi tting continuation of appointed camp director of Camp Lavi, the escape room experience. Our venue is the modern Orthodox sleepaway camp about the ideas—and the most fi tting back- in the Poconos, she was asked to give the ground to continue to meditate on those camp a bit of a “reboot.” It was quickly re- ideas is Shoshannah’s exquisite art!” alized the camp wished to grow in terms The art can be viewed during the ven- of innovative programming, sports, and ue’s working hours. Prints are available. Art-fi lled escape room Digital catalogue on request. Continued on Page 87 86 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February Travel Section Travel COMMUNITY NEWS trying to incorporate new games and ac- 87 Continued from Page 85 tivities in addition to those two staples,

and also bring on staff that will teach the Travel Section 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 recreation, improved facilities, and good game rather than just having the kids play old-fashioned Torah values. Nayowitz’s it. The dune buggies, ropes course, wa- challenge is clear: “How does one make ter slides at the pool, and classic lifestyle a great camp greater?” To achieve these activities will be returning. The clinics objectives, Nayowitz knew she needed and instructional sessions will add a new to bring on some senior staff “all-stars” layer to our off erings. Former pro Donald to complement her existing “top-notch” Hennie is onboard to add an exciting fi g- staff of pros. ure on campus who will also help with the Rabbi Natan Schwartz, also a Camp clinics. We’re really excited about having Lavi veteran, is on board as the camp’s him with us this summer.” Nayowitz also assistant director and rabbinic director. Menchel, Nayowitz, Schwartz, and Slomnicki Despite eight inches of snow and fl urries, mentioned the construction of a dirt Schwartz immediately hired Rabbi Eli from Camp Lavi’s senior staff in a Saturday- Pelikow (center) led the ground crews in course for the start of a mountain biking Slomnicki, a dean at the Ramaz School in night planning session at their new offi ce on getting the camp ready for the 2019 season program. Manhattan, as the camp’s rabbi and head Cedar Lane in Teaneck Safety and security is on Camp Lavi’s of chinuch. Michael Pelikow, most re- letics at TABC in Teaneck. Whereas Dube long way in making that vision a reality. mind, and Michael Pelikow has been cently of Camp Mesorah, joins the senior will run sports, Beitler will be able to con- As for what I’m most excited about, it’s working on the important task. “We are staff as head of operations and facilities. centrate on sports programming and in- defi nitely the energy and ruach that our working diligently along with state, lo- Already, Pelikow has initiated new con- tramurals with other camps. Hennie will camp is known for; that part’s never going cal, and even federal agencies to ensure struction and the updating of facilities run clinics and instructional sessions for to change.” we have the most updated and eff ective including new bunks, hockey rink rooves, kids who wish to learn or get better. Rabbi Schwartz echoed her senti- protocols and emergency-response pro- and general refurbishments. Rabbi Gotch According to their website, Camp Lavi ments. “Camp Lavi has always been cedures.” Lavi is committing substantial Yudin joins the returning Cheryl Ernst as is a summer camp “where intramurals about having fun and giving the campers resources to keeping their campers and heads of the boys’ and girls’ campuses. meets ruach and art meets achdut.” The the best experience possible. What we’re staff safe. Programming and sports continue camp operates on a dual-session sched- trying to do is keep that core idea and When it comes to the new construc- to be part of the core of camp life. In ad- ule, and is open to children going into build on it with more substance and option, the boys’ campus is said to have re- dition to returning staff such as Alan third through tenth grade. With empha- portunities.” ceived an overhaul, including updated Berger, who is in charge of programming sis on a family-like atmosphere, the camp As for the upgraded sports program, bathrooms and showers; other structures operations, Lauren Greene, who teaches prides itself on instilling in its campers a Nayowitz says her goal was to expand around the camp are being repaired, up- dance/Zumba, and Barbra Elefant-Sol- sense of belonging, self-confi dence, and on the two sports the camp traditionally dated, or replaced. Additionally, a cover- omon, who runs drama, Nayowitz and respect. played and bring in some new sports and ing structure has been placed over some Schwartz brought in Rabbi Yair Menchel “Camp Lavi is pressing the reset but- activities like football, Frisbee, dodgeball, of the courts, allowing kids to use them of the Yavneh Academy in Paramus to put ton this summer,” Nayowitz explained and fi shing. As she explains, the goal she even in poor weather. a new spin on programming. in an interview. “When I was appointed had in mind was to make the camp more “Additionally, we’re trying to go up in Lavi staple Mike Dube is joined by an as camp director, I set out to put together accessible and diverse in what it has to our value system,” Nayowitz went on expanding sports staff , including camp an all-star team of leadership that I felt off er. to say. “We’re giving our campers ac- sports veteran David Beitler of North could realize this vision I had. The many “In the past, most of Camp Lavi’s sports cess to the best equipment and space Shore Hebrew Academy and former bas- new additions to the camp, such as our program was centered around basketball ketball pro Donald Hennie, who runs ath- expanded sports program, have gone a and hockey,” Nayowitz shared. “We’re Continued on Page 88 88 COMMUNITY NEWS If you are interested in reg- Continued from Page 87 istering a child for Camp Lavi, YESHIVA GEDOLAH OF THE FIVE Lavi’s four-day trial for 6–8 year that will allow them to grow olds, “Life at Lavi,” the Yachad and have a good time along program at Lavi, or would like TOWNS 16TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER the way. We’re working on an to learn more about the options, eshiva Gedolah of the for its energetic atmosphere and va provides numerous shiurim improved Camp Lavi from the visit CampLavi.com. Addition- Five Towns remains unique hashkafah. The yeshi- to ba’alei batim, ranging in topic inside out. It’s a tremendous ally, if you have any questions or Ycommitted to its found- va continues to accommodate and skill level, to accommodate amount of work but we know concerns, e-mail info@campla- ing principles of keeping a warm the increasing demand for stu- the varied needs of its constitu- it will be worth it.” vi.com or call 201-684-9084. and close relationship with every dents, and specifi cally those who ents. Its doors are open to all who talmid, yungerman, and commu- dorm, due to the reputation it wish to learn in its inspiring at- nity member who chooses to use has earned locally and across the mosphere. The yeshiva’s yunger- its services. The mesorah of the globe. leit are available as chavrusas for rebbeim is felt in every act, con- In addition to having become a interested ba’alei batim. Young nection, and relationship with prominent makom Torah for its boys and girls have a growing the talmidim and families. Since talmidim and kollel yungerleit, number of opportunities to come

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February its inception, the yeshiva has YGFT also serves the Five Town and share in the growth sought become a sought-after makom community in various ways. by all those who enter the yeshi- Torah for young men returning The yeshiva maintains the eruv, va’s doors. from learning in Eretz Yisrael. which involves sending people At the yeshiva’s 16th annual The yeshiva is known for the to check its status and fi x it on a dinner, the greater community high-level shiurim given by the weekly basis, irrespective of the will once again come together prominent rebbeim as well as weather conditions. The yeshi- to celebrate YGFT’s growing accomplishments and put faces to the names of some of those who have graciously shared in the responsibilities towards facilitat- ing its success. Guests of Honor: Dr. Josh- ua and Mrs. Shiff y Fox. The strong kesher of Dr. Josh and Shiff y Fox with YGFT began when their son Yitzy joined the yeshiva. The relationship strengthened when their son Bentzy followed a few years later, and eventually it evolved into so much more. Their home is per- meated with mesirus nefesh for Torah and dedication to the klal. Dr. Fox is the director of Ad- vanced Dermatology and the Center for Laser and Cosmet- ic Surgery. He has developed a skin research foundation and his innovative techniques in dermatology have been published widely. Dr. Fox has served on the board of many mosdos, both locally and in Eretz Yisrael. He was president of Congregation Shaaray Tefi la in Lawrence and is one of the four founders of Yeshiva Ketana of Long Island. Many do not know that he received semichah from Bais Me- drah L’Torah in Chicago prior to becoming a doctor. Despite a busy schedule, Dr. Fox makes time to learn several sedarim throughout the week. Shiff y Fox has served as president of the women’s league of several institutions and chaired events for many Jewish causes. Mrs. Fox maintains a chasan- kallah apartment in the Fox home, allowing young couples to get on their feet in the early stages of marriage. She uses her leadership skills to help manage her husband’s medical practice and supports her husband’s endeavors on behalf of Klal Yisrael. Shiff y, an occupational therapist by profession, currently dedicates her time and energy to raising their beautiful children and grandchildren. The Foxes truly exemplify a couple steeped in chesed and dedicated to a life encapsulat- ed in Torah. They are the proud parents of their four married children, as well as their children who are 89 living at home. Their children are marbi- tzei Torah in Eretz Yisrael, Dallas, Mon- RABBI YECHIEL PERR: A TORAH HERO 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 sey, and Far Rockaway. Dr. and Mrs. Fox are ardent supporters of the yeshiva and BY LARRY GORDON partner with the yeshiva in the chinuch of their children. Yitzy continues to learn in his Sunday, February 10, is a land- Yeshiva Gedola while studying for semi- mark day in the history of the Five chah and pursuing his CPA. Bentzy learns TTowns and Far Rockaway. It is the in yeshiva as well while pursuing a degree day on which the Yeshiva of Far Rockaway in psychology. YGFT is proud to have such pays tribute to and honors the extraordi- exemplary bachurim in the beis midrash. nary and distinguished contribution that Torah Leadership Award: Zev and Rabbi Yechiel Perr, the rosh yeshiva, has Liba Hertz. Zev, who grew up in Miami made over the last half-century in creating and later moved to LA, accomplished a tre- a makom Torah in our communities. Gen- mendous amount in his three-plus years erations of young men have passed through in yeshiva. After coming to the yeshiva the doors of Rabbi Perr’s outstanding yeshi- from such noteworthy establishments va, and they were the recipients of the rosh such as Ohr Sameach, Mir, Lakewood, and yeshiva’s expert guidance and direction Ivan Norman Ner Yisroel, Zev found a home for himself that made them the talmidei chachamim in the yeshiva. His hasmadah and serious- and outstanding citizens that they are today Michael Spiegel, Rabbi Yechiel Perr, and Rabbi Aaron Brafman, zt'l ness were assets for him and the yeshiva in communities literally around the world. Torah anywhere in the world, and that shivas and the fashion in which we need to during his tenure here. Zev continues to Of course, Rabbi Perr will tell you him- achievement is largely the result of the per- preserve those values in these challenging maintain his connection to the yeshiva self that he could not have achieved any severance of Rabbi Perr who has steered modern times. The proven reality is that and its rebbeim but, more importantly, of this without his menahel for almost a the yeshiva through extraordinary chang- few have that ability to balance those com- maintains that focus on learning and Yid- half-century, Rabbi Aaron Brafman, zt’l, ing times in the landscape of yeshivas, es- peting worlds like Rabbi Perr. Through his dishkeit despite his busy work day in the who passed away less than two years ago. pecially here in the New York area. force of will and vision that is rooted in the family’s real-estate business. Today the yeshiva has taken its place Yeshiva of Far Rockaway off ers a skillful Leba, who grew up in LA but also spent as one of the great leading institutions of balance between the pre-war European ye- Continued on Page 90 time at Yavne in Cleveland, is a staunch supporter of Zev’s learning. Her selfl ess- ness and passion allow the family to raise their children to the highest standards. Leba, when she is not busy raising their family, teaches in Toras Emes, which all of their children attend as well. The two of them are the leaders in their very quiet way in representing Torah and the impact it has in every aspect of their lives. To watch them is to be inspired by them. Harbotzas Torah Award: Rabbi Nes- sanel and Adina Snow. The Snow family, who settled in Woodmere after their time in the yeshiva’s kollel, is continually off ering the yeshiva opportunities to take pride in their accomplishments. Their collective dedication to the yeshiva and the growth of Torah is an inspiration to us all. Nesanel learned in yeshiva and excelled fi rst as a bachur and later as an avreich in the kollel. As a young boy, he grew up in Woodmere, attending Yeshiva of South Shore and Rambam, followed by Ohr Yerushalayim, subsequently entering the Yeshiva Gedolah some 15 years ago. More recently, Nesanel moved on to work in the administration of the Vaad HaKashrus of the Five Towns, continuing his avo- das ha’kodesh in a signifi cant way. On top of that, he fi nds time and energy to run a morning seder in the yeshiva before the early minyan, as well as a night seder program after a long day at work. It’s this type of dedication to learning and teaching To- rah that has made him a standout in yeshiva over the years. Adina (nee Feit) Snow grew up in Stat- en Island. After completing her schooling, she spends her day as a speech therapist in Crown Heights. If that were not enough to keep busy, she cares for their children who attend Siach Yitzchok and Bnos Bais Yaa- kov, and for their baby at home. Both Ne- sanel and his wife come from parents and homes that embody ahavas chesed and are machshiv Torah. Please join YGFT at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13 at the White Shul in Far Rockaway to recognize these special families for their tireless service and dedication to the yeshiva, their communities, and Klal Yisrael. For more information, please call 516-295-8900, ext. 4, or visit YGFT.org/dinner. 90 RABBI YECHIEL PERR Throughout the term, under the guid- Continued from Page 89 ance of their teacher, Ms. Tzivia Brand- wein, students experienced the process mesorah of Klal Yisrael, YFR has become AROUND THE 5 TOWNS of building an academic research paper, the great success it is today. His students interviewing experts, and consulting who today are heads of their own families with primary resources. At the fair, stu- credit the rosh yeshiva for his inspiring in- dents showcased their fi ndings, sharing put that led to their personal evolution. Protein Bracelets Shulamith High School eleventh- and developments and horizons in areas “The impact the rosh yeshiva has had on At Shulamith HS twelfth-graders in Mrs. Gross’s nutrition such as neurogenetics, molecular genet- the talmidim of the yeshiva is truly immea- class explored amino acids and the ics, immunogenetics, cancer genetics, surable. I personally fi nd myself utilizing proteins they make by creating protein and medical genomics. the principles taught to us by the rosh ye- bracelets. Chevi Charlap, current shiva on a daily basis in many aspects of life. Shulamith senior, said, “We really Tending To Our For 50 years, the rosh yeshiva has shown enjoyed discovering how 20 monomers Seedlings In Gan true dedication and devotion in molding can yield hundreds of thousands of Chamesh and developing generations of talmidim diff erent types of polymers. It was so

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February who now have the foundation to face the cool to see proteins come to life.” After challenges of an ever-changing world. This the project was completed, the students Yovel dinner is our way, both as talmidim exchanged and gifted each other protein and as members of the community, to give bracelets based on their functions, chizuk and express our hakaras ha'tov to such as Health, Support, Strength, and the rosh yeshiva,” said Yochanan Gordon, Wellness. a graduate of the yeshiva and a member of the dinner committee. It’s All In The Genes The famed attorney Ben Brafman, brother of Rabbi Aaron Brafman, zt’l, is the hon- orary dinner chairman for a night of tribute that is well-deserved. Shulamith HS nutrition class

Shulamith HS Genetics Class Eleventh- and twelfth-grade genet- Tu B’Shevat at Gan Chamesh ics students at Shulamith High School Though Tu B’Shevat occurred for Girls participated in a Genetics over winter vacation, Gan Chamesh, Research Fair, presenting their term Chabad’s Early Childhood Center, took projects for faculty members and peers. inspiration from this beautiful day to 91

THE REAL DEAL ON 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 AROUND THE 5 TOWNS ISRAELI REAL ESTATE I therefore believe it could be an excel- continue to explore Hashem’s mirac- ﬁ fth-graders Kayla Brukner, Stephanie BY BEN LEVENE lent time to buy in the German Colony. ulous natural world. The children en- Macagno, Jonathan Paimony, and Tara Sales Director I think some residents will sell now on joyed a unique Tu B’Shevat fair that Sebbag; and sixth-graders Shoshana Eis- Licensed Real Estate Agent in Israel the belief that prices will drop during CapitIL Real Estate Agency promoted hands-on learning through ner, Matan Galanti, Azi Goldstein, Emily and after construction. I personally real-life experiences. The fair gave the Mark, Mark Rosenstock, and Jaden Stav- n major news from Jerusalem this strongly disagree with their reading of children an opportunity to manipulate ish. After an admirable job on the part week, the German Colony is having the market but that is why opportuni- natural materials. The young students of all the contestants, it came down to a Ia new light rail line built, running ties will soon be created, as many will experimented with soil, seeds, twigs, hard-fought duel between Jaden Stavish straight through Emek Refaim. This is a want to sell before the work begins, and acorns, and pinecones in individual and Kayla Brukner. However, in the end, decision that has been under debate for buyers will sensibly argue they do not sensory bins. They enjoyed a “Create only one could be declared the winner, the last two years! want construction interference. a Forest” station, replete with real tree and it was Kayla Brukner who will move The blue line was approved after I believe the German Colony is one of stumps, leaves, branches, and grass. The on to the next phase and potentially par- years of debate by transportation min- the prettiest neighborhoods in Jerusa- children experienced pattern-making ticipate in a regional spelling bee. HANC ister Yisrael Katz. Though lots of people lem, but Emek Refaim has been in need with fruit kabobs, and tree-making at wishes Kayla much success in the up- protested it, I think this is crucial for the of rejuvenation. This development is the light table, among other exciting coming competition. long-term growth of the German Colony the boost that is needed. A fast connec- activities. The children gained a deep- It was heartwarming to see how all and the rejuvenation of the commercial tion to the city center should make the er appreciation of Hashem’s beautiful the participants held their own and nature of the street. German Colony an even better invest- natural world and truly internalized the were so supportive of one another. Con- The blue line will run from Ramot to ment. message of Tu B’Shevat. gratulations to all of the contestants on Gilo and will connect Emek to the city The fun continued in the classrooms as a job well done! center. When the work is done, it will CapitIL is located on King David Street in Box Week, an important part of the Gan make the German Colony an even more Jerusalem. E-mail [email protected], call 646- 781-7745, or visit CapitIL.com to learn more. Chamesh recycling initiative, coincid- Continued on Page 92 desirable and expensive neighborhood. ed with the Tu B’Shevat fair. Toys in the classroom were replaced by boxes. Imag- inations soared as the young students turned into engineers and architects while using the boxes to design elaborate play structures. It is these “out of the box” activities that continue to make the children in Gan Chamesh love learning. For more information about Gan Chamesh, Chabad’s Early Childhood Center, please contact Susy Adler or Su- zanne Wallin, the program directors, at 516-295-2479. HANC Spelling Bee

Spelling bee winner Kayla Brukner together with Mrs. MaryAnn Harold On Monday, HANC’s Samuel and Eliz- abeth Bass Golding’s Elementary School held its annual schoolwide spelling bee. Under the leadership of Mrs. MaryAnn Harold, the fourth-, ﬁ fth-, and sixth-grade students participated in a class contest from which two winners were chosen in each class. These children demonstrated their spelling skills at Monday’s “school championship.” As the champion spell- ers showcased their exemplary abilities, they were cheered by their classmates. Even after a word was misspelled, the disappointed contestants were met with applause and hugs of encouragement. The participants were: fourth-graders Jamie Blass, Sam Edery, Yosef Chaim Hilsenrath, Aiden Jerome, Ilana Nen- ner, Jenny Schwartz, and Ruby Tilis; 92

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Would you like to learn through Shas Continued from Page 91 in depth - but quickly? North Shore Would you like someone Debate to help you write The MSH Debate Stars’ ﬁ rst your own sefer on any topic? debate of the year, hosted by North Shore Hebrew Acade- my, discussed the topic of Cit- izens United v. FEC, a Supreme

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February Court case involving indirect If any of these interest you, corporate contributions to po- please email learntorahandshas@gmail. litical campaigns. The MSH com. Limited slots available. Debate Stars spent weeks re- searching the case and working on presentations for their Shalhevet Stars respective sides. Senior Penina Spearman and junior Esther Conway sided with the affi rmative, arguing that that the case must be overturned in order to protect the people from corporate interests. Debate captain senior Sarah Spielman and sophomore Elisheva Conway, the MSH negative team, argued that the case must be up- held because it protects a corporation’s fundamental rights. After three intense rounds of debate against various yeshiva high schools, the MSH negative team was victorious, winning the award for second-best team of all the teams at the competition. Sarah Spielman won Best Overall Speaker, and Elisheva Conway won Sec- ond-Best Overall Speaker. Undefeated Debate Stars At Ezra The topic of the second debate of the year was something on all students’ minds—should a school week be four days instead of ﬁ ve. The negative team, sophomore Elisheva Conway and junior Staci Steinfeld, and af- ﬁ rmative team, seniors Penina Spearman and Eliana Hirsch, were completely undefeated! Both teams won both of their rounds. The negative team bested SAR and KTA, and the affi rmative team was successful against Flatbush and KTA. Shalhevet is so proud of the hard work and preparation all the girls put in to achieve these impressive results, and to faculty adviser Mr. Ira Schild- kraut for all his work in helping them! Ezras Nashim 5T Membership Meeting, February 14 If you’ve seen 93Queen and heard about the great work of Ezras Nashim in Brooklyn, if you are a woman who wants to help other women in med-

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Continued from Page 92 8:00 p.m. at 2 Amberly Road in Law- On Monday, February 4, Brandeis Oil And Water—What’s rence (between Auerbach and Briar- second-grade students were excited to The Story? ical emergencies, or if you just want to wood Roads). Street parking is avail- begin their week by receiving their new Problem: How can we clean up oil learn more or help support this group, able, but please be considerate and park Chumashim! Students performed beau- spills from our waters to save wildlife? you are invited to the inaugural Ezras on only one side of the street and do not tifully as they sang proudly and deliv- Brandeis fourth graders in Mrs. Nashim Five Towns Membership Meet- block any driveways. For more infor- ered timeless messages both in Hebrew Weiss’s class explored mixing oil and ing. Judge Ruchie Freier will present mation, e-mail devorah.ezrasnashim@ and English, describing just how spe- water, while attempting to remove the information about how Ezras Nashim gmail.com. cial the Torah is to them and the Jewish oil from the water. can serve the Five Towns community people.

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February and the necessary training and commu- Brandeis Second- Brandeis Basketball nity organization involved. The meeting Graders Receive Their Brandeis Team Is Victorious is scheduled for Thursday, February 14, Chumashim Kindergarteners And On January 31, the Brandeis boys’ Eighth-Graders Pray basketball team defeated Yeshiva Har For IDF Soldiers Torah by a score of 50–42. The next Last week, Brandeis eighth-grade week, on February 4, the team defeat- students paid a visit to kindergarten ed YCQ in Queens. The ﬁ nal score was children as they joined to pray for the 60–48 and it was their third win in a safety of the Israeli soldiers. Younger row. students also wished safe travels to the eighth-graders, who are going on a BMG At MSP school trip to Israel in just a few weeks. The eighth-graders also thanked their kindergarten peers for collecting more than $500 towards the ongoing schoolwide campaign for the upcoming trip, “Open Your Hearts,” in which the eighth-graders purchase various use- ful items for the IDF soldiers they visit in Israel, such as computers, printers, undergarments, socks, ping-pong ta- bles, and more. Together, Brandeis families help bring joy to the hearts of IDF soldiers who defend Israel on a Brandeis second-grade students performing at their Chumash presentation daily basis.

Rav Yerucham Olshin, rosh yeshiva of BMG, visited Mesivta Shaarei Pruzdor this week. He gave divrei berachah and davened Minchah with the boys. HALB Sukkah Fair

HALB Sukkah Fair This past Sunday, HALB fifth-graders participated in the 10th annual Sukkah Fair. After learning the in- tricate laws of sukkah, the boys con- structed their own models. The models were based off of different cases that are brought up in the first and second perakim of Masechet Sukkah. The effort and attention to detail was obvious to all in attendance. Sukkot of

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Close to LIRR and all shuls. Sale by owner. Sunken LR, Eik W/Granite Countertops + 2 Sinks + 2 Unit, Close To All ...... $459K Contact [email protected]. Debbie: 516-603-8084 Dishwashers, CAC, Lg Deck Off Dining Rm & So Much More Call Carol Braunstein ...... $699K Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group Hebrew Academy of Long Beach, Woodmere, NY is seeking Rego Park — 1 family house. 2BR, 2.5bths. Fully Call Mark Lipner Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, the following Maternity Leave positions: renovated, everything new including SS appliances, hot Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group Rebbe or Morah for grades 6-8 Tanach and water heater, plumbing. Full fi nished basement. Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, bhhslaff ey.com, 516-295-3000 Halacha (PT). Resumes to: [email protected] For sale/rent. Eric 732-493-4507 bhhslaff ey.com, 516-295-3000 Continued on Page 98

Avi Dubin Licensed Real Estate Salesperson C: (516) 343-6891 | O: (516) 997-9000 [email protected]

WOODMERE CEDARHURST

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4bdrm, 3full updted bthrms, lr/dr w/ deck, EIK, SS appl, lg playrm, new roof, Exp 5 BR ranch, 60x100 lot. Grnte/wd EIK, SS appl. Hdwd ﬂrs, natural light. Lg gas furnace, hot wtr tnk, CAC, Anderson wind, low taxes, walk to 12+ shuls, 3 closets, walk in attic, built-in shelving in hall, attached grg, deck. 2 br upstairs di- skylites, 2 car grge, 2500ft2, SD#15. Edward Ave $699K viseable, well kept bckyd. New win, new bthrm, walk to shuls. Location!! $699K

WOODMERE HEWLETT

Under sold Contract!

4 br spl, 2 fl bth, EIK, oasis in bkyd, CAC, skylights, new boiler, hot water tnk, fl fin A 4BR- 3 full TH multi-level split on a quiet cul-de-sac with a circular driveway bsmt, new o/s W/D, pool, ing sprinklers. Porch, deck, updtd elctric panel, SD#15, and a Gunite pool. This house features CAC, gas heating, plenty of living space, low taxes, ABC blocks, walking distance to many houses of worship. $759K Dr, LR, MBR suite with full bath and Whirlpool. $699K

WOODMERE WOODMERE

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Exp ranch on an oversized prop. 5br 3 full bath, EIK, formal DR, large den and full- 4br s/h col, country feel, lg prop w/ low taxes. 2.5bths, hdwd flrs, new roof, sid- sized basement with a huge recreation room, CAC and Gas Heat. Living space is ing, win, new boilr, ht wtr tnk. Gas heating, CAC, new bth/br, lg fin bsmnt, fenced 2400 sqft. 6 zone sprinklers, fireplace, huge 2 car attached garage $699K yd, ing sprinklrs, fpl, 2car grge, patio, skylites, frnt prch, alrms, location! $839K 98 CLASSIFIED ADS REAL ESTATE Continued from Page 97 FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE Lawrence — Beautiful Brick, C/H Colonial, Lg LR With 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments available in the heart of Private House for rent in gated community in one of the best Fireplace, Formal DR, Kosher gourmet EIK, 2 Dens, 5+BR (on Far Rockaway. parts of Far Rockaway. Beautifully renovated duplex, 3 FOR SALE 1 level), 3.5Bths, Full fi nished bsmt, in-ground pool, brick 1261 Central Ave. 24 hour security full BRs, 4bths - 2 full & 2 half, kitchen with new appliances, LR patio on beautiful property, great location . . $1.650M 1334 Caff rey Ave. & DR, Basement, full-sized deck with built-in Sukkah frame, Call Joan for details and appointment 516-319-4482 Renovated apartments. Close to all schools, houses of direct access to backyard, 2 parking spots, shul in complex, Franklin Square — New Listing — Large Five Town Homes 516-569-5710 worship & public transportation. Parking available. washer/dryer hookup. To view this unique house, Home Situated On A Corner Lot, 6BR, 3 Full Baths, Updated Quality new construction between Peninsula Blvd and No Fee— Contact management at 516-837-7000, call David 516-924-1970, Alex 347-866-6363 EIK, Full Fin Basement, IG-Pool & Cabana Pool House attention Angela ...... $849K West Bway, Classic 5+ BR Colonial with full basement, Huge Cedarhurst — Totally renovated split level. 3 Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group Kosher Kitchen. South Shore Estates, Cedarhurst — Beautiful Maintained 1BR Apt, Elevator Bedroom, 3.5 New Bath. Euro EIK w/ granite countertops. Call Susan: 516-569-4980 Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, Bldg, Washer/Dryer In Basement, Close TO Railroad Walk to all. Absolutely mint, Must See! For rent bhhslaff ey.com, 516-295-3000 Woodmere Waterfront — Absolutely mint 5 ...... $1,750/mo ...... $3,500/Mo Woodmere — Best Buy — Major Price level split. 5BR, 3Bth, FLR, oversized FDR, top-of-the- Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group Call for details. Available Immediately. South Reduction, Charming 3BR, 2 Full Bath Ranch, Formal line Euro EIK, 2 family rooms, fi nished basement, lots Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, Shore Estates, call Susan: 516-569-4980 DR, Den, Wood Floors, Lot Size 70 X 104, of storage space. Magnifi c ent waterfront views w/ two bhhslaff ey.com, 516-295-3000 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February Prime Location, SD#14 ...... $519K decks. Price Reduced, Call for details.Must see! Too much Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group to mention. Call for private viewing, Open House by Woodmere — No Fee & One Month Free COMMERCIAL REAL Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, Appointment. South Shore Estates, — 2BR Apt In Bldg, 1BA, Brand New, Quartz Countertops, bhhslaff ey.com, 516-295-3000 Call Susan 516-569-4980 Stainless Steel Appliances, New Cabinetry, HW Floors, New ESTATE FOR SALE Windows, Recessed Lighting, Washer/Dryer In Apt Lawrence — Condo, The Carlyle— 1BR, 1.5bth. Multi –family 2 Family house on large lot, 3BR + 3BR, ...... $2,595/mo Fully-renovated fully-loaded apartment. Move-in-ready. apartments. Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group East Rockaway — Mixed Use Bldg; Two 1800SF Hardwood fl oors, Granite kitchen, laundry, 24-hour South Shore Estates Call Susan: Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, Retail Stores & 1200SF Apartment Attached, High Traffi c 516-569-4980 doorman. Parking spot ...... $460K bhhslaff ey.com, 516-295-3000 Corner Location, On-Site Parking, Convenient to All , Sherri from Weissman Realty 516-297-7995 Woodsburgh — Magnifi c ent Totally Renovated 7+ BR For Sale…Call Ian for More Details. Far Rockaway — Furnished 1.5 bdrm, 24hr doorman, Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group Cedarhurst — Co-op for Sale — Freshly painted, Classic Colonial On 1+ Acre. Lush Grounds With Guest House elevator, 1st fl oor. Renovated kitchen, bath. Includes heat. Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, sunny and bright, 1BR Apt, many closets, New bath, new And Pool. Every Amenity. Must See. Walk To IP Minyan. Call For Perfect for young or senior couple ...... $1625.00 carpeting, terrace, great location. Walk all Appointment & Price bhhslaff ey.com, 516-295-3000 516-239-2758 Asking ...... $179K South Shore Estates, call Susan: 516-569-4980 Oceanside — Mixed Use Building, Commercial Tenants Call Joan for details 516-319-4482 Far Rockaway — 3BR, 2Bth, New Construction, & Residential Apartments, New Stucco Façade & More, Great Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Cedarhurst — Located b/w Penisula & W. Broadway. Central Air, Oak Floors, Granite Kitchen, Elevator Building. Investment Property, For Sale…Call Alan for More Details. Woodmere — New Exclusive — Very spacious split Still time to customize! Call for details. Call for price. Asking ...... $2400 Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group Colonial on Oversized property in need of TLC in SD #14, South Shore Estates, call Susan: Call 917-337-6262, Yossi Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, great potential, in desirous SD #14, 4BR, 3Bths, Lr, Formal 516-569-4980 bhhslaff ey.com, 516-295-3000 Dr, EIK, Huge Den, Plus sub-basement. Priced for quick sale Far Rockaway — Duplex Apt in 2 Family House, 4BR, ...... $589K 3Bth, Garage, Large playroom, Central Air, New Flooring, Inwood — Ours Alone, 21,000+SF Property with Call Joan for details 516-319-4482 Renovated Bathroom Asking ...... $3200 offi ces, warehouse/garage and loads of parking, in prime Five Town Homes 516-569-5710 FOR RENT Call 917-337-6262, Yossi location Call Joan for details 516-319-4482 Lawrence — Co-op for Sale — Beautiful, Far Rockaway — 2 or 3BR, 2bth, Neilson St. location. Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Freshly painted, Sunny and bright, 1BR, with custom Granite kitchen, central air, hardwood fl oors . . . .$2400 kitchen, Formal DR, Lg. LR and New Bath. Parking space, Inwood — Move In Ready 3BR Apartment In House, 1 month’s brokers fee heat and water included, low maintenance, great location, SD#15, Many Closets, Bright & Sunny . . . .$2,300/mo Sherri, Weissman Realty 516-297-7995 COMMERCIAL REAL walk all ...... $150K Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group Call Joan for details 516-319-4482 Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, bhhslaff ey. Far Rockaway — Plainview location. 4BR duplex. ESTATE FOR RENT Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 com, 516-295-3000 Lots of space. Large kitchen area. Access to backyard ...... $3200 Sherri from Weissman Realty 516-297-7995 Woodmere— Space available, 405sf and 605sf in Lawrence— The Carlyle— 1BR, 1.5bth. Updated elevator building, with on-site parking, 4 blocks from LIRR, kitchen, laundry in unit, furnished. 2 parking spaces ideal for medical/professional offi ces. included...... $2800 neg. Call 516-334-2146 or 1 month’s broker’s fee [email protected] Sherri, Weissman Realty 516-297-7995 East Rockaway — 1,500+/- SF Professional Suite Far Rockaway — Beautifully renovated 3BR house for in Free Standing Bldg W/Full Basement & Parking, Three rent with 2 full and 2 half bathrooms, new appliances, Private Offi ces, Conference Room, Bullpen, Reception Area, 2 spots, great location. Close to LIRR, For Lease… Call For More Details. Kathy from Weissman Realty 917-306-1610 Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, Far Rockaway bhhslaff ey.com, 516-295-3000 4BR, 2.5bath, 2 balconies and one parking spot on Neilson. Available end of March. Freeport — Great Suite in Multi Tenanted Professional 1BR, fully renovated ...... $1050 Building with Ample On-Site Parking, For Lease… Available immediately Studio, full renovated . $850. Call Alan for More Details. Available immediately Call Kathy, Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group Weissman Realty 917-306-1610 Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, bhhslaff ey.com, 516-295-3000 Lawrence — Co-op for Rent — Beautiful, Freshly painted, Sunny and bright, 1BR, with modern kitchen, Inwood — Various Sized Industrial Buildings Available Formal DR, Lg. LR and New Bath. Parking space, heat and W/Ample Parking, Near LIRR Station, Overhead Doors, water included, low maintenance, great location, walk all 14-20’ Ceilings, Offi ce Space, Bathroom, For Lease… ...... $1725 Call Arthur for More Details. Call Joan for details 516-319-4482 Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, bhhslaff ey.com, 516-295-3000 Cedarhurst — First Show — Ours Alone — Spacious 2BR, large Lr, Formal Dr, New EIK with new Lawrence — 1400+/-SF Retail Space with Some appliances, washer/dryer, H/W fl oors. Upper in 2 Family On-Site Parking, High Traffi c Location, Close to Public House, great location,walk all Shuls . . . . .$2,650/mo Transportation & Major Highways, For Lease… includes heat, No smokers. Call Randy for More Details. Call Edy for details and appointment, 516-728-2977 Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, bhhslaff ey.com, 516-295-3000 Cedarhurst — New to market — 1 and 2 and 3 Bedroom apartments for Rent. Prime location, Walk all. Lynbrook — Perfect for Commercial Use but Can be Call Joan for details 516-319-4482 Converted Back to a Residential Home. 1,800SF Two Story Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Building with Basement Bldg has Kitchenette on 2nd Floor, Full Bath & 2 Half Baths on 1st Floor, On-Site Car Parking, Far Rockaway — New to market. Renovated, Gas Heat, HVAC. For Lease... Call Alan for More Details. 1, 2, 3 and 4BR rentals, great location. Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group Call Joan for details, 516-319-4482 Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, Five Towns Homes Realty 516-569-5710 bhhslaff ey.com, 516-295-3000 Far Rockaway — Newly Renovated 3BR, 2Bth, Rockville Centre — Beautiful Professional Spaces in Apartment in a beautifully enclosed complex on Neilson Street. Historic Building Available, Great Location, Municipal Lot in —Move in condition, First Floor—one off Street parking Rear & Steps from the LIRR Station, For Lease…Call Ian for spot—Close to all Shuls—option to add additional rooms More Details. with a separate Pesach Kitchen and additional bathroom. Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group Call Yaakov 516-903-0646, Dovid Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, 516-924-1970, Aaron 347-866-6363 bhhslaff ey.com, 516-295-3000 99 COMMERCIAL REAL LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES ESTATE FOR RENT 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019

NOTICE OF SALE Valley Stream — 2,500+/-SF 1st Floor Offi ce Suite NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS, RESIDENTIAL in Professional Building with Private Offi ces, 2 Bathrooms, SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2013-TT2, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL Conference Room, Bullpen Area, Kitchette, On-Site Parking FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY SASCO MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH & Handicap Accessible, For Lease… MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff , vs. JACLYN WAHBA, ET CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-MLN1, Plaintiff AL., Defendant(s). Call Randy for More Details. THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group AGAINST Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly fi l ed AGAINST on January 09, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, Sandra Elisabet Martinez As Heir , Rafael Bermudez As Heir ALEKSANDR PAKHOMOV AKA ALEKSANDR PAKHAMOV and Unknown Heirs As Heir , et al., Defendant(s) public auction at the Kings County Supreme Court, Room bhhslaff ey.com, 516-295-3000 224, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY on February 28, 2019 AND INNA PAKHOMOVA AKA INNA PAKHAMOVA, et al., Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 2452 East 3rd Street, Valley Stream — Various Sized Offi ce Suites in Defendant(s) November 19, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at Brooklyn, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, Professional Building with Elevator, Beautiful Lobby, Ample Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, On-Site Parking Lot, For Lease… August 10, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County Call Randy for More Details. NY 11501, on March 05, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises of Kings, City and State of New York, Block 7198 and Lot 19. public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fi l ed Judgment Berkshire Hathaway Pugatch Group known as 156 MOTT AVENUE, INWOOD, NY 11096. All that of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, Index # 11006/2014. Woodmere@bhhslaff ey.com, certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and NY 11501, on March 12, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known Dominic J. Famulari, Esq., Referee bhhslaff ey.com, 516-295-3000 improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C., 100 as 173 of INWOOD and County of Nassau and State of New York, Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Cedarhurst — 3,200 sq ft, newly renovated gorgeous HARRIS AVENUE, HEWLETT, NY 11557. All that certain SECTION 40, BLOCK 46, LOT 117. Approximate amount of Plaintiff offi ce space for reasonable price. Private bathrooms, plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and judgment $590,096.27 plus interest and costs. Premises kitchenette, conference room, windows, vinyl fl oor, NOTICE OF SALE improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town will be sold subject to Parking, etc. SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF KINGS provisions of fi l ed Judgment for Index# 1418/2015. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS Cedarhurst — 1,000 sq ft open space with many large of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Darren R. Marks, Esq., Referee INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE Windows and parking. SECTION 39, BLOCK 446, LOT 89. Approximate amount of Gross Polowy, LLC FOR CASTLE PEAK 2012-1 LOAN TRUST Cedarhurst — Cedarhurst offi ce Suites starting at judgment $490,165.43 plus interest and costs. Premises will MORTGAGE BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2012-1, Plaintiff , Against Attorney for Plaintiff $795 / month, includes conference room and many be sold subject to SANDRA R. WILLIAMS, ET AL., 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 amenities. provisions of fi l ed Judgment for Index# 17-001568. Defendant(s). Williamsville, NY 14221 Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly Inwood— Reasonable prices, Multiple options EDWARD MCCABE, ESQ., Referee entered in the Kings County Clerk’s Offi ce on 01/23/2017, available: Gross Polowy, LLC NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT KINGS COUNTY I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at 400 sq ft offi ce space Attorney for Plaintiff CITIBANK NA, Plaintiff against Room 224 of Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams 800 sq ft offi ce space DELORIS CREARY AKA DELORES CREARY, et al Defendants Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 on 2/28/2019 at 2:30 pm, 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 1000 sq ft offi ce space Attorney for Plaintiff ( s) Fein, Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East premises known as 208 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 and 3650 sq ft beautiful fi nished offi ce space, parking Williamsville, NY 14221 described as follows: Main Street Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614 Attorney (s) ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the included in all spaces and Mincha Minyan. NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT KINGS COUNTY for Plaintiff ( s). buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying Call or text Sam 516-567-0100 BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City 8, 2016, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder and State of New York and designated on the tax maps of Unfurnished offi ce for rent in professional offi ce suite. MOHAMMED K. BUTT A/K/A MOHAMMAD K. BUTT A/K/A at the Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, the Kings County Treasurer as Block 1237 and Lot 46. Located on Central Ave in Lawrence. Small MOHOMMED K. BUTT, et al Room 224, Brooklyn, NY 11201 on March 7, 2019 at 2:30 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is shared waiting room is included. Available for immediate $727,302.39 plus interest and costs. The premises will be Defendants PM. Premises known as 152 East 88th Street, Brooklyn, occupancy. For information and price call sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Attorney for Plaintiff ( s) Fein, Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East NY 11236. Block 4747 Lot 62. All that certain plot, piece 516-698-3320. Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 10182/13. Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614 Attorney (s) or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements Gregory Cerchione, Esq., Referee. East Rockaway — 600 or 1200 square feet offi ce for Plaintiff ( s). thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 space. Furnished, private bath, central a/c. Available Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered Brooklyn, County of Kings and State of New York. Dated: 12/27/2019 File Number: 25413 MNB immediately. Call 516-593-0962 March 2, 2018, I will sell a public auction to the highest Approximate Amount of Judgment is $347,923.02 plus bidder at Room 224 of the Kings County Supreme Court, interest and costs. Premises will SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU East Rockaway — 800-3000 square feet prime retail be sold subject to provisions of fi l ed Judgment Index THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY. NA, AS TRUSTEE 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn NY 11201 on March 14, 2019 at space. Busy location, great exposure, convenient parking. No 502924/2014. FOR THE CHASE MORTGAGE FINANCE TRUST MULTI-CLASS 2:30 PM. Premises known as 1547 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-A2, Call 516-593-0962 Mark A. Longo, Esq., Referee XCHJC381 NY 11213. Block 1348 Lot 75. All that certain plot, piece Plaintiff against Cedarhurst — New to market — BRUCE GARVER, JANE GARVER, et al Defendant(s). or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT KINGS COUNTY Commercial Co-op for rent in prime location, good Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on thereon erected, situate, MTGLQ INVESTORS LP, Plaintiff against EUNICE ROBERTS, et August 31, 2018. for part time professional, close to all. Call for details. al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff ( s) Druckman Law Group lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in Call Joan 516-319-4482 PLLC, 242 Drexel the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Kings, City and State of New York. Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff ( s). Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 26th Approximate Amount of Judgment is $933,635.86 plus day of February, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as Rockville Centre — 3,500 sq. ft., fully wired for Web, Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to January 7, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with partitioned, will divide. Call 516-322-3555 the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, provisions of fi l ed Judgment Index No 715/11. bidder at Room 224 of the Kings County Supreme Court, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Jeff rey Miller, Esq., Referee QIBNC061 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn NY 11201 on March 7, 2019 at Harbor, Town of 2:30 PM. Premises known as 123 Albany Ave., Brooklyn, NY Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. LOST & FOUND SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF KINGS 11213. Block 1340 Lot 3. All that certain plot, piece or parcel Said premises known as 963 Water Edge Place, Hewlett, NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon N.Y. 11557. (Section: 42, Block: 277, Lot: 15). SERVICING, Plaintiff against erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, Approximate amount of lien $ 1,596,550.09 plus interest County of Kings, City and State of New York. Found: Pair of sunglasses on Central Avenue on IRVING RUBIN, HENCHY RUBIN, ISRAEL RUBIN, et al and costs. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $1,261,174.28 plus Monday morning, February 4. Call 516-606-9960 or Defendant(s). Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fi l ed judgment Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to and terms of sale. 516-984-0093 Index No. 499-08. Lenore Davis, Esq., Referee. January 14, 2019. provisions of fi l ed Judgment Index No 368/2015. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 280-2832. Steven Z. Naiman, Esq., Referee 36389 BUSINESS Room 224 of the Kings County Courthouse, 360 Adams 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS US OPPORTUNITY Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. on the 14th day of March, 2019 (914) 636-8900 at 2:30 p.m. premises Lying and being in the Borough of Bank National Association, As Trustee For Lehman XS Trust NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS U.S. Brooklyn and State of New York. In the condominium known Mortgage Pass Through Certifi c ates, Series 2007-9, Plaintiff Lynbrook — For Sale, Convenience Store in great AGAINST MAUREEN SKYERS-MARTIN, et al., Defendant(s) Bank National Association, as Trustee for Credit Suisse First as “The 126-128 Heyward Street Condominium.” Together Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., CSMC Mortgage-Backed location available. Currently active business, with 7 years lease Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated with an undivided 33.3% interest in the Common Elements. Pass-Through Certifi c ates, Series 2006-4, Plaintiff AGAINST remaining. Five parking spaces included. September 05, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at Said premises known as 126 Heyward Street, unit 1 a/k/a Jose Garcia a/k/a Jose R. Garcia; et al., Defendant(s) Call Joan for details 516-319-4482 public auction at the Room 224 of Kings County Supreme Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated Five Towns Homes 516-569-5710 128 Heyward Street, Unit 1, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11206. Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, on January 2, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public (Block: 2232, Lot: 1101). March 07, 2019 at 2:30PM, premises known as 12 AGATE auction at the Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Approximate amount of lien $ 410,899.44 plus interest and COURT, BROOKLYN, NY 11213. Street, Room 224, Brooklyn, NY 11201 on February 28, 2019 at 2:30PM, premises known as 525 Chester Street, Brooklyn, MISCELLANEOUS costs. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the NY 11212. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fi l ed judgment buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and and terms of sale. being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and and State of New York, BLOCK 1871, LOT 69. Approximate State of NY, Block 3614 Lot 123. Approximate amount of Index No. 515605-16. Aaron Tyk, Esq., Referee. Yeshiva of South Shore has some membership amount of judgment $940,864.37 plus interest and costs. judgment $697,136.84 plus interest and costs. Premises McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC openings in its burial society. By purchasing an Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fi led will be sold subject to provisions of fi l ed Judgment Index# Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 504369/2015. Joel Abramson, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro individual, couple or family membership, you will be ensured of Judgment & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing select plots in one of several New York area cemeteries. For more 145 Huguenot Street – Suite 210 for Index# 13859/2012. Gregory M. Laspina Esq., Referee Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 information on burial society membership, please call 516- New Rochelle, New York 10801 Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Dated: January 15, 2019 60752 374-7363 or e-mail: [email protected] (914) 636-8900 Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 60438 Continued on Page 100 100 CLASSIFIED ADS And you shall make a Continued from Page 99 LEGAL NOTICES Menorah . . . its shaft, Your Real Estate, and its branches, its goblets, its bulbs, and LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS U.S. its flowers . . . BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE Service, or ALT-A SECURITIES MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST SERIES 2007-2, (Sh’mos 25:31) Plaintiff AGAINST DEBRA ALEXANDER, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT KINGS COUNTY Help Wanted The height of the Menorah was October 17, 2018 I, the eighteen handbreadths. Three CARISBROOK ASSET HOLDING TRUST, Plaintiff against undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Room THERESA HAWKINS A/K/A THERESA A. HAWKINS, et al 224 of Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, handbreadths for the base and the Defendants Brooklyn, New York 11201, on February 21, 2019 at 2:30PM, Ad Here Every flower upon it; two handbreadths of premises known as 101 HART STREET, Attorney for Plaintiff ( s) Schiller, Knapp, Lefkowitz & Hertzel, unadorned stem; one handbreadth BROOKLYN, NY 11206. All that certain plot piece or parcel for cup, bulb and flower; again two LLP, 200 John James Audubon Parkway, Suite 202, Amherst, of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, NY 14228 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff ( s). situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County Thursday handbreadths of unadorned stem; one handbreadth for a bulb out of Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered of Kings, City and State of New York, BLOCK 1767, LOT 162. Approximate amount of which two branches come forth, April 9, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest 100,000 readers look judgment $1,179,139.36 plus interest and costs. one on each side, extending and February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February bidder at the Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams forward to what’s Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fi l ed Judgment rising to the same height as the Street, Room 224, Brooklyn, NY 11201 on February 28, 2019 for Index# 511094/2014. Jack Segal, Esq., Referee Gross happening in the 5 Towns Menorah; one handbreadth plain; at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 1246 Troy Ave., Brooklyn, Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 59785 by reading The Five Towns one handbreadth for a bulb out of NY 11203. Block 4960 Lot 38. All that certain plot, piece which two branches come forth, or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements Jewish Times. one on each side, extending and thereon erected, situate, rising to the same height as the lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn and County of Deadline for Menorah; one handbreadth plain; one Kings, City and State of New York. Approximate Amount of 1 Week ...... $35 handbreadth for a bulb out of which Judgment is $537,270.01 plus interest and costs. Classified two branches come forth, one on Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fi l ed Judgment each side, extending and rising to Index No 504042/2012. Forsale information, please visit 2 Weeks ...... $60 the same height as the Menorah; and www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Advertising then two handbreadths plain. There Dana L. Jenkins, Esq., Referee 16-12301 in the next issue 4 Weeks ...... $100 now remained three handbreadths, in Notice of Formation of Ben Alter Development, LLC. Articles which space were three cups, a bulb and a flower (in each of the seven of Organization fi l ed with Secretary of State of New York on Weekly Ads of up branches). 1/17/19. Offi ce Location: Nassau County. SSNY designated is Monday, to 25 words agent upon whom process may be served and shall The cups were like Alexandrian mail copy of process against LLC to: 360 Island Avenue, February 11, Call: 516-569-0502 goblets (wide at the top and tapered Woodmere, NY 11598. Purpose: any lawful act. down towards the base); the bulbs Fax: 516-569-0552 like Cretan apples; and the flowers NOTICE OF FORMATION of PLSDATA, LLC. Articles of at 5:00 p.m. like the blossoms around the Organization fi l ed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) capitals of columns. It will be found, on 11/21/2018. Location: Nassau County. SSNY designated Call Or E-mail ads to: therefore, that there were twenty- as agent for service of process on LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy two cups, eleven bulbs, and nine of any process to PLSDATA, 173 Wildacre Ave Lawrence, NY 516-569-0502 Classifi[email protected] flowers. 11559. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity 101 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE OF made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per other alternative formats. For additional information, cent of the amount for which the tax liens have COUNTY TREASURER’S please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser SALE OF TAX LIENS ON Dated: January 18, 2019 at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER per cent within ten days after he has been notified by REAL ESTATE Mineola, New York the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with Notice is hereby given that commencing on February TERMS OF SALE the County Treasurer including but not limited to the 19th, 2019, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without on certain real estate, unless the owner mortgagee, Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited occupant of or any other party in interest in such and all superior tax liens of sovereignties by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by and other municipalities and to all claims of record Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement February 14th, 2019 the total amount of such unpaid which the County may have thereon and subject to to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the other expenses and charges against the property. Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of However, such tax liens shall have priority over the information as to terms of the sale, rights of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal period, for which any person or persons shall offer to excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the incidents of the sale. take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative the rate at which the lien is purchased. Furthermore, as to the bidding, Code.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien become subject to such proceedings which may be an unfair competitive advantage in the random sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon commenced during the period in which a tax lien is number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will conducted online. Further information concerning the pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the result in a rotational award of tax certificates. procedures for the auction is available at the website Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, of the Nassau County Treasurer at: 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/526/County- the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Treasurer and without direct or indirect consultation, Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., communication or agreement with any other bidder with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. auction shall be held, same will commence on the and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been 19th day of February 2019 at the Office of The County disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, The County Treasurer reserves the right, without Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any further notice and at any time, to withdraw from location to be determined by the Treasurer. other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/ liens are to be sold is available at the website of the any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or litigation where the property affected by the tax Nassau County Treasurer at: to submit bids at specific interest rates. liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/ estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all View/17674 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof sold will be advertised in this publication on or before any other bidder to submit a complementary or other of claim on their behalf, covering their investment February 14, 2019. noncompetitive bid. in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any responsibility for any legal representation of any tax disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but employment in, its services, programs, or activities. and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased Upon request, accommodations such as those deposits made in connection with said bid shall be tax lien is at risk. required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) forfeited. will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities The rate of interest and penalty at which any person to participate in all services, programs, activities Dated: January 2017 purchases the tax lien shall be established by his and public hearings and events conducted by the THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be Mineola, New York 102 NEWS FROM THE HILLS By Chanita Teitz

wo weeks ago, Larry Gordon, publisher of this newspaper, Twrote about the new craze out of Israel via Netﬂ ix—Shtisel. The purpose of writing Shtisel was to present the chareidi/chassidic world to secular Israelis. The series dealt with univer- sal themes of life and death, marriage, raising children, making a living, and ﬁ nding balance in your life. The viewer

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February relates to the characters because they were not that diff erent from them except for their religious beliefs and practices. The characters are very “normal.” As humans we share a lot more than our diff erences. Contrast this with what has taken place in the past week with the passing in the New York State legislature and signing into law by Governor Cuomo a law that legalizes murder. The Repro- ductive Health Act legalizes late-term abortion if the mother’s health or the fetus’s health is in jeopardy. This doesn’t make sense since it was always an exception to abortion laws to allow an abortion if the mother’s life was at risk. Late-term abortion is anything but normal. The liberals have lost their minds and their moral compass. I read that a woman chose a late-term abortion because it was discovered that her baby had a rare condition and would not survive outside the womb. She didn’t want it to suff er death. But late- term abortion is death and causes great suff ering since it includes dismember- ing the baby in order to get it out of the birth canal. Isn’t it more sensitive to deliver the baby and do whatever can be done to save it? If the mother develops toxemia late in the pregnancy, she could die. Doctors don’t have to choose abortion though; they can deliver the baby early and try their best to help it survive. Modern medicine can do a lot to save a premature baby. More preemies survive today than ever before. The advocates of this legislation are covering up murder with the euphemism that they are pro-choice, that a woman should be in control of her body. The best control is not getting pregnant in the ﬁ rst place if you don’t want a child. Sometimes there can be false results of medical tests, such as blood tests and sonograms. The doctors may think the fetus isn’t viable, but what if they are wrong? The law should allow for medical exceptions, not for across-the-board freedom of choice. Babies are living humans. We hear their heartbeat, we feel their movement. It is profoundly sad when faced with fetal death or the possibility of a sick child. A family needs all the support they can get. There are social service organizations and government organizations that should help in these instances. But let’s not tell women it’s their choice to murder their baby. YCQ Sixth-Grade Girls' Tu B’Shevat Shuk By Sarah Owadeyah On Wednesday, January 16 the sixth-grade girls at Yeshiva of Central Queens created a shuk for Tu B’She- Nine Shevach 103 Students Awarded Honorable 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 Mention In Project Witness Nationwide Competition This past October, in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, Project Witness announced a nationwide competition for middle- and high-school yeshiva students. The focus was to be the themes of

Ariana Kalantarov and Olivia Kandinov Kalantarov Ariana “Rebuilding from Destruction,” “The Power of Teﬁ llah,” and “The Kedusha of our Shuls.” Students The sixth-grade girls exchanged the visitors’ American dollars were encouraged to create origi- for shekalim to spend at the shuk nal works of literature, art, craft, Spelling Bee. After achiev- 2019 Jewish Education Project Spelling Bee winners and music, and the judging took ing first place at the school’s place on Asara b’Teves. Twen- 4–8 grade spelling bee, Abby the champion! She will con- the Daily News Spelling Bee. represented BYQ and was tinue in the next round at Hatzlacha! Continued on Page 105 Ariana Kalantarov and Kalantarov Ariana Olivia Kandinov Many diff erent foods were available at the Tu B’Shevat shuk vat. The girls worked hard learning and memorizing their songs about the different foods that were sold at the shuk. They also decorat- ed boards and set up booths according to what food they had. The girls dressed up like waitresses with white tops and dark bottoms and wore aprons and hats. All of the elementary students came to visit the shuk. The girls sang their song for all the visitors. Every student was given dollars and a passport in his or her classroom. When they arrived at the shuk they would exchange their Amer- ican dollars for shekalim so that they could buy different foods and drinks at the booths that the girls set up. Aylin Soofirzadeh was part of the vegetable group and said, “I really enjoyed singing for the little kids.” Eliyahu Ba- bayev, a first-grader, said, “I thought it was so cool that I felt like I went to Israel. And I liked learning about the different kinds of foods in Isra- el. I liked the fruits the best.” The girls’ morah explained to them all the different parts of a shuk. The experience gave the sixth-graders and the visiting students a great way to learn about what a shuk in Israel is like, while celebrating Tu B’She- vat. Channah Owadeyah, grade 6, said “I had an amazing time selling drinks to the little kids and putting a smile on their faces.” BYQ Champions At Spelling Bee Yasher koach to Abby Har- ris, a Bais Yaakov of Queens eighth grader, who won the Jewish Education Project 104

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We have obtained judgments against CARDIS and its afﬁliates.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK NATURE OF THE ACTION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, by BARBARA D. UNDERWOOD, 2. From 1998 to present, Defendant Aaron D. Fischman operated the Attorney General of the State of New York, Plaintiff &DUGLVHQWLWLHV±'HIHQGDQW&DUGLV(QWHUSULVHV,QWHUQDWLRQDO19 ³&DUGLV 19´ 'HIHQGDQW&DUGLV(QWHUSULVHV,QWHUQDWLRQDO%9 ³&DUGLV%9´ DQG -against- 'HIHQGDQW&DUGLV(QWHUSULVHV,QWHUQDWLRQDO 86$ ,QF ³&DUGLV86$´ AARON D. FISCHMAN, STEPHEN BROWN, STEVEN HOFFMAN, WRJHWKHU³&DUGLV´RUWKH³&RPSDQ\´ LAWRENCE KATZ, SETH ROSENBLATT, CARDIS ENTERPRISES 3. Cardis claimed to possess patented and proprietary technology to make INTERNATIONAL N.V., CARDIS ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL low-value credit card transactions less expensive for merchants. Credit card (U.S.A.) INC., CARDIS ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL B.V., WUDQVDFWLRQVLQFOXGHD¿[HGIHHUHJDUGOHVVRIWKHVL]HRIWKHWUDQVDFWLRQ CHOSHEN ISRAEL LLC, LAW OFFICES OF LAWRENCE KATZ, ESQ. which has the effect of severely depressing margins on low-value transac- PLLC, LAW OFFICES OF LAWRENCE KATZ P.C., and ZERP LLC, tions. For example, a $1 credit card purchase at a convenience store might Defendants, LQFXUD¿[HGSURFHVVLQJFRVWRIIRUWKHVWRUH&DUGLVFODLPHGWKDWLWV technology allowed merchants to aggregate low-value transactions, so that -and- WKLV¿[HGIHHZRXOGEHLQFXUUHGOHVVIUHTXHQWO\ NINA FISCHMAN, RAFAELA FISCHMAN, ALEXANDER FIS- 4. Cardis solicited tens of millions of dollars from investors by selling stock CHMAN, STUART FISCHMAN, ANNE SHIMANOVICH, and ETHEL in Cardis NV. Although Cardis did not maintain full shareholder records, WEISSMAN, Relief Defendants. 'HIHQGDQW)LVFKPDQKDVUHSUHVHQWHGWKDW&DUGLVUDLVHGRYHUPLOOLRQ ------DQGD&DUGLVPDLQWDLQHGVKDUHUHJLVWU\UHÀHFWVDWOHDVWPLOOLRQLQVWRFN VDOHVVLQFH&DUGLVDOVRUDLVHGVLJQL¿FDQWIXQGVWKURXJKORDQV 1. Plaintiff, the People of the State of New York, by Barbara D. Underwood, Attorney General of the State of New York, alleges the following against: 5. Cardis was a fraud. It raised money through a steady drumbeat of false (a) Defendants Aaron D. Fischman, Stephen Brown, Steven Hoffman, Law- representations that: (1) it was on the verge of monetizing its technology rence Katz, Seth Rosenblatt, Cardis Enterprises International N.V., Cardis WKURXJKDJUHHPHQWVZLWKSURPLQHQWFRPSDQLHVDQG DQLQLWLDOSXEOLF Enterprises International (U.S.A.) Inc., Cardis Enterprises International RIIHULQJ ³,32´ RUEX\RXWRI&DUGLVZDVRQWKHKRUL]RQ$OOWKHZKLOH %9&KRVKHQ,VUDHO//&/DZ2I¿FHVRI/DZUHQFH.DW](VT3//&/DZ Defendant Fischman diverted investor moneys to enrich himself, family 2I¿FHVRI/DZUHQFH.DW]3&DQG=HUS//& WKH³'HIHQGDQWV´ DQG E members, and favored charities. While the particulars of the fraud varied, Relief Defendants Nina Fischman, Rafaela Fischman, Alexander Fischman, these acts and practices were part of a single, continuing scheme to deceive 6WXDUW)LVFKPDQ$QQH6KLPDQRYLFKDQG(WKHO:HLVVPDQ WKH³5HOLHI investors and enrich Defendant Fischman. Defendant Fischman was aided 'HIHQGDQWV´ in these efforts by the other Defendants. NEWS FROM THE HILLS As a follow-up to the competition, stu- Esther Goldman also submitted a paint- come!” 105 Continued from Page 103 dents shared some of the takeaways they ing of a shul going up in ﬂ ames and ex- The tremendous koach of teﬁ llah was an-

gained from participating in the compe- plained that she wanted her painting “to other theme. Geulah Pinchasov explained 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 ty-two students from Shevach High School tition. For some, it was an opportunity to illustrate the pain and suff ering that was that she and her partner, Batya Katayev, participated in the competition and sub- gain a greater understanding of both the ignored during that period and even years chose to make a replica of the Zabludow mitted pieces in various categories. The destruction and the courage it took for sur- after the war was over…Survivors had the Shul and decided to paint it entirely gold projects refl ected great eff ort, creativity, vivors to rebuild and the tenacious survival pain for the rest of their lives.” She also ex- to refl ect the purity and kedusha of the and deep refl ection on the themes of the of the Jewish nation throughout history. pressed that we need to take a lesson in our shul and the many tefi llot that were recited competition. Prior to the nationwide dead- Esti Levant expressed how working on own lives, “We see the outcast or sad girl in there. Aviva Keller added, “Tefi llah is not line, Shevach held its own in-house com- her project encouraged her “to think about the corner and we say to ourselves, ‘I wish I only something that connects us to Hash- petition with an exhibit and judging of the and gain a deeper awareness of the strength could help’ and then move on; however we em, but it connects us to all past and future submissions by the Shevach faculty. that it took for survivors to rebuild Jewish must help.” generations. Because tefi llah is the link in An impressive nine Shevach students life after the devastation of the Holocaust.” Refl ecting on the tremendous loss and our mesorah and no matter how buried in were awarded Honorable Mention in the Liora Karshigi wrote, “Sometimes I feel unspeakable devastation during the Ho- sins we are, we can always speak to Hash- nationwide Project Witness competition: like pictures can describe emotions better locaust, Rivka Lavian conveyed that the em.” Nechama Ribowsky and Hadassah Gottes- than words. I chose to submit a charcoal project inspired her “to be grateful for all of Hadassah Gottesman and Nechama Ri- man for craft; Liora Karshigi, Esty Altman, drawing of a shul that was ransacked by her possessions and to be appreciative for bowsky spoke about the need to reach out and Leah Scheiner for art; and Rikki Fried- the Nazis, y’s, during Kristallnacht to try to everything.” She added, “I learned that if I to Hashem. “Kristallnacht,” they said, “was man, Ruchie Kops, Esti Levant, and Rivky capture the dark, depressing atmosphere really want to achieve something, it is pos- not just something that happened many Tannenbaum for literature. of how the Jews must have felt at that time. sible. In the beginning, I doubted my ability years ago in a faraway place. Anti-Semi- The winners of the Shevach competi- I also submitted a drawing of a magen Da- to write for the competition, but I realized tion included: grand prize winners Eli- vid with shuls that were destroyed during I was wrong because of the amazing out- Continued on Page 106 nor Murdakhaev and Rachel Yakubov for Kristallnacht in each of its six sides and a their model of the Baden Shul that was beautiful shul that stands in Romania to- destroyed during Kristallnacht; fi rst place day in the center of the magen David, rep- winners Rikki Friedman, Esty Altman, resenting the survival of the Jewish people. Leah Scheiner, Rivky Tannenbaum, and I wanted to emphasize the fact that despite Esti Levant; and second place winners Avi- the death and destruction we’ve faced, va Keller, Ruchie Kops, Hadassah Gottes- Hashem always sustains us and enables us man, Nechama Ribowsky, Liora Karshigi, to continue to practice Judaism no matter Batyaya Kateyev, Geulah Pinchasov, and how many times our enemies try to destroy Rochel Wagner. us.” Ms. Sara Nasirov, a history teacher at Dini Grossman painted an image of the Shevach, served as the school’s liaison for Semper Shul that was attacked during the nationwide competition. She worked Kristallnacht. She said that she enjoyed with the students to provide feedback and learning from the booklet that Project coordinated the school’s in-house exhibit Witness had provided about the shuls in and judging guidelines under the direction Europe during the late 1930s, and was in- of Mrs. Nechama Mirsky, Shevach associ- spired to do some research on her own to ate principal of general studies, and lectur- learn more about the shuls that were de- er for Project Witness. stroyed during Kristallnacht. 106 NEWS FROM THE HILLS Continued from Page 105 R’ ELI MANSOUR SPEAKING AT THE

tism and attacks against shuls CHAZAQ AND LANDERS EVENT and Jewish lives is still a reality today even though we may feel comfortable in our homes. But we can always turn to Hashem with our prayers.” All of the participating students are to be congratulated Dinner honorees for their hard work, unique abilities, and for enriching our un- Upcoming Events Margaret Tietz Rehab Center. derstanding of the competition Kehilas Torah Temima Chi- Future dates: March 12, New themes. nese Auction, motzaei Shabbos Drugs; April 9, Heart Valve Sur- February 9. Enjoy a glass of wine, gery; May 14, High Blood Pres-

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Continued from Page 94 A Community-Wide Safety Workshop all shapes and sizes were built along Following the horriﬁ c tragedy in with information boards and Power- Pittsburgh and rise in anti-Semitic hate Point presentations. crimes, community members from all Mr. Altabe addressed the crowd diff erent backgrounds came together with the emotional story of U.S. Army for a lifesaving educational evening, an Chaplain Colonel Jacob Z. Goldstein NYPD active-shooter training work- building a sukkah on an army vehicle shop.

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February during the days that followed the 9/11 The event was coordinated by de- attack at Ground Zero. The students voted community leader Councilman and parents connected to the story Donovan Richards (NYC Council D-31), and appreciated the timeless message chair of the Public Safety Committee. of the trust we have in Hashem when Chaim Leibtag, representing the we sit outside in the temporary home White Shul administration, opened of our sukkahs. The children also up the evening by thanking the NYPD had the opportunity to reflect on the for their protection and involvement. halachot of sukkah and that attention Chaim then welcomed everyone to the Councilman Donovan Richards speaking for safety-training workshop to detail is crucial. Thank you to Rab- White Shul and introduced the exec- cilman Richards for expediting the Councilman Richards and his staff for bi Steinberg and Rabbi Lieberman utive director of the JCCRP, Moshe workshop, a training that was in high putting this workshop together in re- for putting together such a wonderful Brandsdorfer. demand and therefore had a long wait- cord time. We all know that the further program. Moshe spoke briefl y, thanking Coun- ing list. Moshe remarked, “We applaud away we get from a tragic event, the less people take the follow-up measures seriously. The councilman and NYPD recognized this factor and we are most appreciative toward them.” The introductory speakers included Councilman Richards, Assemblywom- an Stacey Pheff er Amato who was a co- host of the event, and Deputy Inspector Vincent J. Tavalaro, commanding offi - cer of the 101st precinct. The deputy inspector spoke about taking proactive steps to ensure that your school, workplace, and shul are safe. “We have units devoted to con- ducting security assessments for your facilities. Take advantage of these free services,” commented DI Tavalaro. Councilman Richards spoke about the strong relationship that exists between the local NYPD precinct and the community, one that everyone benefi ts from. The councilman spoke about being proactive and vigilant with security measures, something everyone can do. The interactive program was then presented by Offi cer Gibbons, of the NYPD Counter Terrorism Division. Of- fi cer Gibbons covered many of the various scenarios and statistics surrounding active shooters in the past number of years. The offi cer presented many real situations educating everyone on what to do if they are in an active-shooter situation. Offi cer Gibbons spoke about measures that can be taken to prevent an active-shooter situation. For example, generally each active shooter displayed four to fi ve concerning behaviors over time that were observable to others around the shooter. The most frequently occurring concerning behaviors were related to the active shooter’s mental health, problematic interpersonal interactions, and leakage of violent intent. Being aware of these changes in behaviors can be very eff ective in thwarting an attack. The session ended with an interactive and lively Q&A session. Attendees included many members of the local Shomrim, RNSP, a community organization that works together with the NYPD to ensure the community is a safer place to live. Elkanah Adelman, one of the RNSP coordinators, com- 109 AROUND THE 5 TOWNS 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019

mented, “This training was master’s in special education, new community with fresh vi- the moment they made their families are dedicated to To- super-informative. It touched and has been working for the sion and energy. As pioneering decision to accept the position, rah, avodah, and gemilus cha- upon natural reactions to dan- past 16 years at the P’TACH members of a growing commu- as they made themselves avail- sadim. They take pride in their gerous situations and how one Program at Yeshiva University nity, every individual and every able to the community, and achievements as a community should act.” High School for Girls, where family makes a vital contribu- moved in with their large fam- and I am excited to lead them The community is very ap- she is a beloved role model tion, and is involved in count- ily, b’H, every few Shabbosim. and assist in their individual preciative to the NYPD, 101st for many young women with less chesed opportunities to Rabbi Winter began delivering and communal growth.” Precinct, and all of the political learning diff erences. Mrs. Win- support each other and the ex- what will now be his weekly Congregation Shaarei Zedek leaders who hosted the event ter is someone who is easy to tended Jewish community of men’s and women’s shiurim. and the kehillah of East Mead- including NYS Senator Jo- talk to, and has a lot of wisdom East Meadow. Rabbi and Mrs. As Rabbi Winter says, “East ow share the Winters’ excite- seph P. Addabbo (D-15th NYS and practical guidance to off er. Winter plan to help propel the Meadow is a unique commu- ment upon the completion of Senate District), NYS Sena- The kehillah of East Mead- community forward in its vi- nity. There is a special feeling their move, and look forward tor James Sanders Jr. (D-10th ow is a small, close-knit To- sion of personal and commu- of camaraderie and a vision of to much continued hatzlachah, NYS Senate District), Assem- rah community founded by a nal growth in Torah, mussar, growth. My family instantly b’ezras Hashem! blywoman Stacey Pheff er Am- group of bnei Torah with the and chesed. They have demon- felt part of the community, as if ato (D-23rd NYS Assembly unique opportunity to mold a strated their dedication from we had lived here for years. The Continued on Page 110 District), Congressman Grego- ry Meeks (D-5th Congress Dis- trict), Councilman Donovan Richards (D-31st NYC Coun- cil), and his dedicated chief of staff , Manuel Silva. It is everyone’s hope and prayer that this workshop was conducted only for educational purposes and that the information will never need to be utilized. Kehillah Of East Meadow Welcomes Their First Rabbi

Rabbi Moshe Winter becomes rav of Congregation Shaarei Zedek in East Meadow

Congregation Shaarei Zedek and the Orthodox community of East Meadow are excited to celebrate a special milestone in the growth of their kehillah. In less than three years, they have established an eruv, a shul with Shabbos and yom tov minyanim as well as weekly learning opportunities, and they are now proud to announce the hiring of Rabbi Moshe Winter as the rav and mara d’asra of Congregation Shaarei Zedek. Rabbi Winter, along with his wife, Meira, and their children, have moved from Kew Gar- dens Hills, where Rabbi Winter served as rav of Kehillas Beis Dovid since 2011. Rabbi Win- ter’s warmth, depth, breadth of Torah knowledge, and rabbinical experience will provide dynamic leadership for this unique and growing community. Mrs. Meira Winter has a 110 NITSANA DARSHAN- AROUND THE 5 TOWNS LEITNER SPEAKS FOR ISRAEL BONDS n February 4, at The Con- Continued from Page 109 Contact Mary Sheffi eld at 516-569- Contact Lisa Barnett, LCSW-R, at 516- tinental building in Man- 6733, ext. 2219. 569-6733, ext. 210. O hattan, in her fourth speak- To learn more about the community, Funded by the Nassau County This program is supported by a grant ing engagement with Israel Bonds’ visit KehillaofEastMeadow.com or call Department of Senior Citizen Aff airs, from UJA-Federation of New York. Women’s Division, Israeli attorney 516-564-3008. There will be a gather- the New York State Offi ce for Aging, and The above programs will take place and human rights activist, founding for women to meet the ladies of East the Federal Administration on Aging. at the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC, 207 Meadow this Sunday night, February Chaverim Program for Holocaust Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst. 10, 8:30 p.m. at 141-48 73rd Avenue, Survivors. This is a special enrichment Kew Gardens Hills. RSVP to info@ke- program designed to bring Holocaust

February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February hillaofeastmeadow.com or just stop by. survivors together in a heimishe atmosphere. All members will have the WHAT’S The Marion & Aaron opportunity to schmooze and share in Gural JCC Upcoming social, recreational, and educational Events activities in a weekly social program. YOUR Zumba Gold. This unique fi tness This enrichment program will off er program features zesty Latin music health monitoring, group therapy, short- with exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves, term counseling, and crisis intervention. OPINION? specifi cally tailored for active older Kosher lunch will be provided along with adults. Please come and enjoy join round-trip door-to-door transportation this fun, friendly dance-fi tness class. (on a limited basis). E-MAIL US AT Mondays, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (New day; Please note revised start and end formerly on Thursdays.) times. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. [email protected] Victoria Andretta Victoria

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Nitsana Darshan-Leitner addresses Israel Bonds er of Shurat HaDin Law Center, and best-selling author Nitsana Dar- shan-Leitner, Esq. addressed over 70 women from the New York metro area who gathered to hear of her he- roic efforts in leading the legal fight against terror financing, the BDS movement, and courtroom tactics utilized against the Jewish state by its enemies. As the president of Shurat HaDin Law Center, Darshan-Leitner has represented hundreds of terror victims in legal actions against terrorist organizations and their supporters, and has successfully recovered more than $200 million in compensation on their behalf. In 2016, she was chosen as one of the 50 most influential Jews in the world by the Jerusalem Post, and named by the Israeli Forbes magazine as one of the 50 most influential Israeli women. 111 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES • February 8, 2019 112 February 8, 2019 • 5 TOWNS JEWISH TIMES JEWISH TOWNS 2019 • 5 8, February