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be what it should, and this gave him pause. What was he to do and how was he to fi nd On The Shoulders Of A Giant the boy’s parents without being forced to look at things he knew were forbidden to ashi mentions what the spies carried of identifi cation with the city and the numer- view? on their shoulders: “Eight of them ous animals mentioned in the Torah. Finally, he came up with a plan of action. Rtook a [grape] cluster, one took a fi g, For much of the 40 years at its location in “Motek [sweet child], let’s help you fi nd your and one took a pomegranate. Yehoshua and Romema the zoo also had the distinction of be- parents,” said R’ Avraham. Without another Kalev did not take anything, for the intention ing situated not far from the Tchebin Yeshivah word, he hoisted the little boy onto his big, of the others was to present a slanderous re- in Jerusalem. Day after day the rosh yeshivah, broad shoulders and told the boy to be a port, saying, ‘Just as its fruit is extraordinary, R’ Avraham Genichovsky, zt”l, would walk past “scout” on the lookout for his father and his the Biblical Zoo. The crush of visitors made so its people are extraordinary.’ If you wish to the Biblical Zoo on his way to preparing and mother. The boy giggled gleefully, enjoying it hard to walk but R’ Avraham never looked know how much one of them carried, learn delivering his daily Gemara shiur at the yes- the unexpected ride on the shoulders of this up once; he just kept his eyes peeled to the from the stones they set up at Gilgal: Each ground and walked from one path to anoth- man carried on his shoulder one stone [from er. What a sight it must have looked like to the Yarden] and set it up at Gilgal. The Sages What was he to do and how was he to find the boy’s parents without the other guests! weighed them and each stone weighed 40 being forced to look at things he knew were forbidden to view? Finally, he heard the words he was ex- se’ah, and it is a fact that the load a person pecting. “There he is! There he is!” shouted can carry on his shoulders is only a third of a relieved and excited woman, and before the weight of the load he can carry when oth- hivah. One day, as he was hurrying along deep man who was not only a “giant” in height, she could even get close, R’ Avraham swung ers help him lift it.” (Sotah 34) in thought, he heard the cries of a child ema- but more importantly in Torah and derech the little boy off his shoulders and down to One of the most well-received and beloved nating from the entranceway of the zoo. He eretz. Then off they went – a small, obviously the ground. Then, without even waiting for a tourist attractions in all of Israel is the Jerusa- stopped and noticed a young boy crying inces- delighted chiloni boy, perched safely and se- word of thanks, he turned and walked quick- lem Biblical Zoo. In fact, the Biblical Zoo was santly. R’ Avraham walked over to the boy and curely on the shoulders of one of the preemi- ly out the front gates of the zoo. the most popular tourist attraction in Israel said in Hebrew, “Why are you crying?” nent roshei yeshivah in all of Israel. As the R’ Avraham would later say that this was from 2005 to 2007, and logged close to three- Between sobs, the little boy told him he boy gazed about searching for his parents, R’ perhaps the only time he ever gave a shiur in quarters of a million visitors in 2009. The was lost and could not fi nd his parents. Well, Avraham, hat in hand and long beard trailing yeshivah without any preparation. “But what original zoo was a tiny establishment in the R’ Avraham couldn’t very well just let the to his side, turned his head downward and else should I have done?” he asked. “Leave a center of Jerusalem, on Rechov Shmuel Hana- child remain there weeping, so he took him focused his eyes on the paved walkways that crying child all by himself? I could never do vi; however, following the 1948 War of Inde- by the hand and led him inside the gates of circled all about the expansive gardens of that!” pendence, the zoo was relocated to a 15-acre the zoo. plot in what was then the outlying neighbor- At that moment the rosh yeshivah looked Rabbi Dovid Hoffman is the author of the popular “Torah Tavlin” book series, fi lled with hood of Romema, where it remained for the about and realized that the zoo was a big stories, wit and hundreds of divrei Torah, including the brand new “Torah Tavlin Yamim next 40 years. During this time, the quaint place and there were quite a lot of visitors in Noraim” in stores everywhere. You’ll love this popular series. Also look for his book, “Heroes and not-overly developed zoo became a lo- the park. As it was a warm day and many of of Spirit,” containing one hundred fascinating stories on the Holocaust. 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R’ David Algaze The Echo Of Our Sound

“G-d spoke to Moses saying, ‘Send forth However, in this instance we can The second concept relates to the mode G-d acts always towards Israel, and that men, if you please (lecha), and let them spy glimpse a fundamental principle of Juda- that G-d interacts with Israel. Just as He miracles often happen after some human out the Land of Canaan that I give to the ism and the manner in which G-d interacts allows for freedom and choice, in the action. When the Children of Israel were at Children of Israel…’” with His people. The principle on which same manner He conducts Himself when the shore of the Sea of Reeds and needed a (BaMidbar 13:1) the Torah rests is the absolute freedom of it comes to miracles and major turning pathway across, G-d ordered them to march Man to choose his path. If he wants to fol- points in their history. There is a discus- into the waters fi rst and only afterwards He ***** low the path of building and constructive- sion among the Rabbis as to the way the parted the sea and revealed the dry land. ur Rabbis pointed out that the word ness, if he wishes to emulate the Creator Menorah was built. Some say that Moshe Human action and initiative precedes G-d’s lecha, meaning “according to you” or in kindness and purity, the path becomes fashioned it, following the specifi c direc- intervention. The miracle is therefore an O“if you please” indicates that the idea expansion and furtherance of the actions of sending spies was not G-d’s idea but rath- of Man. er that it originated with the people them- Today the challenge is not the physical creation In our case, too, although G-d intended selves. The Midrash has an insight into this to give the Land to the people of Israel, it event by making Moses engage in a dialogue of a state but the preservation of the Jewish heritage of the nation was they who had to “inherit” it. The prom- with G-d as to whether to accede to their de- in the State of Israel ise was not enough; it needs to be accom- mands or not. G-d said, “I told them that the panied by the actions of the people. In fact, Land was good…By their life [I swear that] I the acts of Israel must precede G-d’s contri- will give them room to err when receiving clear and he can walk on it. On the other tions and instructions of G-d, as the Torah bution and involvement. When they acted the message of the Spies and they will not hand, if he wishes to engage in destructive- describes, “according to the vision that G-d in a way that compromised their ability to inherit the Land” (Rashi quoting the Mid- ness, aggression, and hatred, the path is showed Moses, so did he make the Meno- inherit the Land, G-d did not prevent their rash Tanchuma, Sotah 34b). also clear ahead and no one will block him. rah” (BaMidbar 8:4). Others explain that act, even at the expense of their losing their The dialogue between G-d and Moshe is This principle is enunciated by the Rabbis Moses just threw the talent of gold into right of inheritance. very troubling to the rational mind. Why as “He who wishes to become impure, the the fi re and G-d produced miraculously a Moreover, the inheriting of the Land is would a loving and benevolent G-d allow the doors are open to him.” Human freedom fi nished Menorah that emerged from the not automatic; it demands the active par- people of Israel to err so grievously that they constitutes the basis for the Torah law and fi re (Midrash Tanchuma 5). The Maharal (R. ticipation and involvement of the Jewish would lose the right to inherit the Land? its attendant obligations on those who ac- Judah Loew of Prague), in his commentary people. Without their commitment and This is the Land that He had promised to the cept the covenant. Therefore, G-d does not on Rashi called Gur Aryeh, explains that in- dedication, the Promise and the miracle forefathers, and this commitment was often act in any way to limit or curtail Man’s free- deed Moses started to fashion the Menorah are themselves postponed or deferred for a reiterated to Israel even before the Exodus dom, even when the choice may temporar- according to G-d’s instructions, but that G-d time. and throughout their journey in the desert. ily suspend a Divine promise. Thus, if the assisted him in completing the work. The If G-d had intended to give this Land to the people chose to doubt the description of Maharal expounds that this is the way that CONTINUED ON P. 24 people of Israel, why would He consider a the Land as being good and bountiful, they scenario whereby they would forfeit that would have to live with the consequences Rabbi David Algaze is the founder and Rav of Havurat Yisrael, Forest Hills. He is a noted pub- right? of their action. lic speaker and author and is the President of the international Committee for the Land of Israel.

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R' Dani Staum Genuine Reﬂ ection

Shlomo HaMelech stated: “It is better to I should add that I told the mourner stayed with me. But at least for a few Each morning in Hodu, we recite the go to a house of mourning than to go to that the fi rst merit she will be able to minutes that experience reminded me verse “strength and joy are in His Place” a house of celebration, and the living will mention in the celestial courts after 120 is that, ultimately, we are in this world not (Divrei HaYamim I 16:27). In the presence give heart” that she is a baalas t’shuvah. That means for taking (though we must care for our- of G-d there is only happiness and vital- (Koheles 7:2). she willingly altered her entire life to selves properly), but to see how much we ity. That is the brachah we confer upon draw closer to Hashem. It surprised me can give others – not merely money, but, the mourner. HaMakom – the One on lthough simchos are beautiful and that she herself didn’t think of that. What more profoundly, in time, care, and love. Whose presence there is only strength uplifting, most of the time we greater merit is there than the willing- When we take leave of a mourner we and joy, should comfort you – by granting Adon’t leave inspired. In fact, on the ness to adopt a totally different lifestyle rise and state “HaMakom – the Omnipres- you strength and joy, just as He will ulti- way home from a wedding, we often fi nd to grow spiritually? ent – should comfort you amongst the mately do so for Zion and Yerushalayim! ourselves reviewing and rating the event In our world, at times baalei t’shuvah mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim.” Amen! – the food, the fl owers, the band, the at- may feel that they aren’t fully accepted tendance, the gowns, and the hall. Some- or aren’t as great as those born religious. Rabbi Dani Staum, LMSW, is the Rabbi of Kehillat New Hempstead, as well as a rebbe times we may even feel tinges of envy for But in the World of Truth, where effort, and the Guidance Counselor at Heichal HaTorah in Teaneck, New Jersey, and Principal at different aspects of the wedding. yearning, and desire have primacy, there Mesivta Ohr Naftoli of New Windsor. Rabbi Staum is a division head at Camp Dora Gold- But no one feels any tinge of jealousy is hardly anything greater. ing. He also presents parenting classes based on the acclaimed Love and Logic methods. His when walking out of a house of mourn- I don’t know how long the inspiration email address is [email protected]. His website is www.stamtorah.info. ing. If anything, we have the opposite feeling – genuine compassion and empa- thy for the mourner’s loss. It compels us to fi nd a few moments of contemplation before we quickly get lost again in the bustle of life.

In our world, at times baalei t’shuvah may feel that they aren’t fully accepted or aren’t as great as those born religious. But in the World of Truth, there is hardly anything greater $1.4$$1$1.1.44+ 2 millionmmilillilionon 2 Recently, Chani and I went to be 100%1101000000%0%% menachem aveil. I didn’t expect it to be anything more than a routine, sad such scholarshipssscchhlhoholalarlarsrshhippss graggrantedraanntetededd GREATGGRREEAATT LOCATIONSLOLOCCAATTIIOONNSS iin visit. But it ended up being a very poign- inin 202016-18201166--188 BROOKLYNBBRROOOOOKKLLYYNN & NYCNNYYCC ant experience that helped put things in perspective. of our students want to The mourner is someone we have change the world known and respected for most of our married years. She and her husband are great-grandparents. She was mourning the loss of an older sibling, who lived quite a distance away. After she shared with us some recollec- BeBe a paparppartarartrtt ooff tththehee cchchachangehahananangngngegee atat TToTouTouroouourururoroo ttotodtoday.ododadadayayay.y tions about her sister, the mourner related to us that her sister’s death made her reﬂ ect about her own mortality. The sin- cerity of her next question was unnerv- ing: “Now I have begun wondering what InterestedInntetererereseststetededd inin a ccommunalcocomommmmuununanalall positionppoosositsititioiononn oror oopeningoppeenninngg yyoyourouurrow owownownn prappractice?raacactcticicece?e?? am I going to say when I get up there? I’m so afraid of that!” Then she proceeded EEaEarEarningarnrnininingngg a MMaMasMaster’saststeterer’r’s’s iinn SSoSocSocialociaciaal WWoWorWorkorkrkk froffrfromromomm ToTouTTouroururoroo caccanann hhehelhelpelplpp yyoyououu mmomovmoveovvee aahaheahead!heeaadad!d! to tell us about the added chesed she was planning on doing to help others. It was OurOOuurr knowledgablekknnowowwlewlededgdgagabablblee fafacffaculty,cuultltyy,, wwawarwarm,rmm, peperppersonalerssoonnaall atmatatmospheretmmoosspphheereree aanandndd chchacchallenginghallallelenengngiginngg curriculumccucururrricicucululuumm clearly something she gave a great deal of thought to. It should be noted that she giveggigivvee oourouurr graduatesggrgraradduuaattesess thethhee toolstootooololss aandanndd skillsskskikillllsls toto advanceaadadvdvavanancncecee ttheirthethheieirr cucurrentcurrrerenentntt ccareer,carcaarereeerr, already does much chesed for others, and tries hard to live a Torah life. Yet she was ppupursueurrssuuee a secondssesececoonndd ccacarcareerarereeerr ——o—ororr discoverddisiscscocovoveverer a newneww ccacalcalling.allilinngg. looking to do more, to grab every opportunity. It reminded me of the anecdote with Rav Yosef Yozel Horwitz, who was a hard- FOR MORE INFORMATION: working businessman. On one occasion, Alan Singer, PhD, LMSW | [email protected] | 347.532.6348 he met the great Rav Yisrael Salanter. After he told Rav Yisrael what he did, he Miriam Turk, LCSW | [email protected] | 646.630.1471 commented that “one must have what to live with.” Rav Yisrael replied that, although that was undoubtedly true, “one must also have what to die with.” The FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY words so shook Rav Yosef Yozel that he NEW! ASK ABOUT OUR OUR SUNDAY-ONLY PROGRAM left the business world and eventually founded the Novardok Yeshiva as well Men’s | Women’s | Coed Classes Available | gssw.touro.edu as a network of associated yeshivos. Rav Touro is an equal opportunity institution. For Touro’s complete Yosef Yozel himself became known as the Non-Discrimination Statement, visit www.touro.edu. Alter of Novardok.

Vol. VII No. 22 (#264) • June 7, 2018 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] 11 TThehe SShmuzhmuz On The Parshah R’ Ben Tzion Shafier The answer to this question stems from and put both of their gemaras back on the understanding why the Torah forbids shelf. “What––?” lashon ha’ra. The Rambam defi nes lashon ha’ra as words that hurt, words that dam- I am having a jolly time! The Power Of The Spoken Word age. Whether they cause a person embar- After a while, I get a bit bolder. As some- rassment, loss of income, or sully his repu- one is walking by, I leave my foot in the “Send forth men, if you please, and let lashon ha’ra; it emanated from a lack of tation, the very defi nition of lashon ha’ra aisle. “Heyyyyy!” he yells as he falls to the them spy out the land of Canaan that I give trust in Hashem. When they entered the is words that cause harm. That is the rea- fl oor with a crash. to the Children of Israel” land, they saw giants occupying fortifi ed son the Torah forbids us to speak it – not “This is fun,” I think to myself. And now — BaMidbar 13:2 cities. They witnessed people dying left, because the Torah is so strict, but because I really start to get into it. right, and center. In their minds, if the Jew- words can have such a harmful effect. As a fellow walks by, I give him a punch ***** ish nation attempted to conquer this land, To appreciate the damage that words in the stomach. “Ohhhhhhh!” The next they would be slaughtered wholesale – can cause, imagine that I discover a cloak guy, I smash in the back. “Agggggh!” And Timeline of the M’raglim man, woman, and child. of invisibility. When I put this cape on, I before you know it, guys are falling, getting The parshah of Sh’lach opens up with Clearly, they were lacking in bitachon. can walk around freely without anyone smashed, and really getting hurt. The joke the story of the M’raglim (Spies). Rashi Their faith in Hashem was defi cient. But seeing me. Imagine for a moment that af- is no longer funny. notes that the previous parshah ended The Chofetz Chaim points out to us with the story of Miriam getting tzaraas, that the Torah reserves a curse for one leprosy, and being sent out of the camp be- Understanding the power of speech would have caused who “hits his neighbor while hiding.” cause she spoke lashon ha’ra, gossip, about them to think about the consequences, and the results might Chazal explain that this refers to some- Moshe. Since this parshah begins with the one who speaks lashon ha’ra about his M’raglim, it implies that these two events well have been very different friend. Why am I so cavalier about what I are connected. But Rashi is bothered by the say about him? Because he isn’t here. If he fact that they did not happen in chrono- were standing right nearby, I would never logical proximity. The events of the Korach they weren’t guilty of speaking lashon ha’ra. ter I fi nd this cloak, I decide to have some say what I said. I say it only because he rebellion were sandwiched in between. First off, there is no prohibition against fun. As I walk around the beis midrash, isn’t around. And in that sense, I am hit- Rashi explains that the Torah took these speaking lashon ha’ra about land. Land is the Jewish study hall, I take a sefer from ting him while hiding. two events and juxtaposed them to teach inanimate. We are forbidden from deroga- one fellow and turn it upside down. Oh, One of the reasons that we have diffi cul- us a lesson: Had the M’raglim not been tory speech about people – not rocks. his reaction when he sees it! Then I walk ty controlling our speech is that we don’t so wicked, they would have learned from Of even greater signifi cance, once the over to another fellow and close his Ge- see it as truly damaging. “What is the big what happened to Miriam, and that would M’raglim made their mistake and conclud- mara. “Hey! What happened?” Next, I see deal if I tell an interesting story or two?” have prevented them from saying their ed that Hashem wasn’t powerful enough a pair of chavrusos, learning partners, who negative report about the land. However, to bring us into the land, what they then are standing up for a moment. I walk over CONTINUED ON P. 19 says Rashi, “These wicked people saw what spoke wasn’t lashon ha’ra at all. In their cal- happened and didn’t learn from it.” culation, they were saving the Jewish peo- Born and bred in Kew Gardens Hills, R’ Ben Tzion Shafier joined the Choftez Chaim Ye- ple from utter destruction, in which case it shiva after high school. Shortly thereafter he got married and moved with his new family to The Sin of the M’raglim Wasn’t Lashon wasn’t forbidden speech; it was a mitzvah, Rochester, where he remained in for 12 years. R’ Shafi er then moved to Monsey, NY, where he HaRa a commandment. was a Rebbe in the new Chofetz Chaim branch there for three years. Upon the Rosh Yeshiva’s The problem with this Rashi is that the Why Does the Torah Forbid Lashon request, he stopped teaching to devote his time to running Tiferes Bnei Torah. R” Shafi er, a sin of the M’raglim had nothing to do with HaRa? happily married father of six children, currently resides in Monsey.

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$1,245 ‘T-Shirt Shirt’ Australian Diners Given with water pistols to stop the birds from ruining the waterfront dining experience. Baffles Online Water Pistols Toby Evans, the owner of the restaurant, cheekier and cheekier.” said the seagull problem was unusually bad The seagulls congregate near the wa- To Ward Off Seagulls and something had to be done to keep cus- terfront restaurants at a marina, scaveng- nnoyed at seagulls that pester its pa- tomers from being scared away. ing leftovers or hoping for scraps from trons, a restaurant in the Australian “It was bad, it was bad. I think it’s the diners. Acity of Perth has armed customers time of year,” he said. “Now they are getting Evans decided to equip each table with a water pistol and customers say the strategy, adopted since last Saturday, works. “We didn’t have to throw anything at them or run for cover,” said one cus- tomer. New Jersey Sign Lost In Hurricane Sandy Turns Up On French Beach New Jersey real estate ﬁ rm that lost high-end online retailer is turning a sign in Hurricane Sandy said the heads with a $1,245 “T-Shirt Shirt” - Asign turned up nearly six years later Athat is, a T-shirt with a button-down on a beach in France. shirt stuck to its front. Balenciaga’s Fall 18 collection, available CONTINUED ON P. 16 now on the brand’s website, includes the pricey “T-Shirt Shirt,” which appears to be nothing more than a T-shirt with an empty checkered button-down shirt sewn or glued to its front. The site says the shirt boasts “two wearing options” - ostensibly as a T-shirt or a button-down. The unusual garment went viral on Twitter, where commentators were quick to mock up their own cheaper knock-off versions as well as adapt the style to pants and other articles of clothing. The high-end brand previously made headlines last year when it released a $2,145 blue tote bag that observers quickly noticed bears a more than slight resemblance to the 99-cent tote bags sold at Ikea. Vermont To Pay Up To $10K To New Residents Who Work Remotely

ermont is willing to pay new residents who work remotely for an Vout-of-state employer - all in an effort to increase its population. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has signed into law a bill that will pay those new residents up to $10,000, in an effort to attract younger people to the state. The Remote Worker Grant Program would cover moving expenses and other costs. It takes effect as of Jan. 1, 2019. The law defi nes a qualifying worker as working primarily from a Vermont home offi ce or co-working space, and employed full-time by an out-of-state based company. The state would award grants on fi rst- come, fi rst-served basis. Vermont’s population is fl at or slightly shrinking. Scott’s called for measures he feels will make Vermont more economically attractive so young people will stay and others might move here, such as more housing and tuition-free college for Nation- al Guard members.

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Two Melons Sell For Record $30,000 In Japan

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Diane Turton, Realtors, posted a photo to Facebook that was snapped on a beach wo melons grown in a prized region in Bordeaux, France, where a man discov- in Japan sold for a record-breaking ered the sign. Tprice at a wholesale market’s fruit The fi rm said the sign was carried away auction. from a waterfront home in Brielle during The melons sold for $29,436.80 at the the superstorm in the fall of 2012. market, besting the $13,798.50 fetched by a “Having our signage wash up in France pair of melons sold at the auction last year on the beach truly proves that Diane Tur- and the $27,597 record set in 2016. ton, Realtors is a global real estate compa- The winning bidder and president of ny,” the Facebook post quipped. a fruit and vegetable packaging company The fi rm’s marketing director said he said he wanted to make a large gesture to examined the metadata on the photos celebrate the 20th anniversary of his com- emailed to the company by the fi nder and pany. confi rmed they were indeed snapped in “I wanted to make a record-setting bid France. by all means,” he said. He said it was easy to determine where The melons will go on display until the the sign had come from because the com- end of the month, when they will be cut up pany changed its signage shortly after and distributed as free samples to market Sandy. customers. The 2,500-square-foot home where the A total of 507 melons were auctioned. sign was once posted sold in May 2013, he said. Flood Hits German Zoo, Truck Drives Off With Low Sparks Fear Of Lions, Archway Hanging From Roof Tigers On Loose

wo lions, two tigers, and a jaguar were thought to have escaped their Tenclosures last Friday at a zoo in western Germany, sparking a massive search by police and warnings to residents to stay indoors. Hours later, authorities said those animals had, in fact, never left their cages. A bear, however, was shot dead after surprised onlooker on an Indone- ﬂ ooding triggered by heavy rains swept sian road captured video of a truck away the fencing for its enclosure, allow- Athat drove off with an archway at- ing it to escape. tached to its roof after apparently misjudg- The confusion arose because volunteers ing a clearance. using a drone were unable to ﬁ nd the carni- The video shows the truck traveling vores, prompting fears they had all escaped down a road with its hazard lights on with the zoo, which is near Germany’s borders the top of an archway balancing on its roof. with Luxembourg and Belgium. The truck also totes one of the archway’s The bear escaped from the 75-acre zoo support beams. grounds into the rolling hills of the Eifel It was unclear whether the apparently region and was shot. accidental property damage was reported to police. CONTINUED ON P. 18

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CONTINUED FROM P. 16 Another bar patron was hit by a bullet The Michigan State Police’s bomb squad in a lower leg, sustaining a non-life-threat- came out and drilled a hole in it, but “noth- Western Germany has seen several ening injury. ing but mud came out.” Dust Devil Causes strong storms in recent days, causing fl ash The agent was taken to police headquar- fl oods. ters and later released to an Federal Bureau Unexpected Little League of Investigation supervisor. The Denver Couple Win $5M Lottery District Attorney’s offi ce will decide wheth- Game Delay Dancing FBI Agent er to press any charges against the agent. Jackpot While Trying n Illinois fi re department shared Accidentally Shoots Bar To Make Change video of the “slight tornado delay” Athat resulted from a dust devil inter- Girls Discover World War rupting a local little league game. Patron In Denver: Police The video shows young players watch- I Practice Bomb ing in shock as the whirlwind kicks up a cone of dust high into the air. In Michigan Lake The game continued after the dust devil died down. “We had a slight tornado delay at the Libertyville Memorial Day Travel Baseball Tournament,” the tweet said.

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18 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] Vol. VII No. 22 (#264) • June 7, 2018 This IIss LLoitoit Simcha Loiterman systematically guided into playing things ing them to be productive, good people. It’s safe. the most widespread model offered. It gets Kindergarten was great; we were given dressed up from time to time by people in Destination Unknown the basics of reading and counting and the fancy suits, quoting interesting studies, and general outline of appropriate, orderly, re- touting the latest buzz words and trends, spectful behavior. After that, the focus on but all just a fresh coat of paint. In the end, CONTINUED FROM P. 1 scathing report came out of concern that character, purpose, service, and fun shrivel they want grades, placement, promotion, their way of life in the desert would come in favor of getting ready for the next grade. and fl eeting enjoyment. was learned? What were we all preparing to an end. Protection from the elements, a Most schools focus so much preparing Thankfully, some schools do focus on the for? pillar of fi re leading the way, food from the for later, but they never seem to approach whole student (Here in Queens, we send our Back in 11th grade, for some forgotten heavens, and days fi lled with Torah would teaching how to live right now. People, children to BMA and YTM, for example, who reason, my rebbe paused class to engage in give way to a more mundane and distract- more often than not, get recognized for be- do just that), but it’s a rarity. Not enough some devil’s advocate with a classmate (call ed grind of an existence of plowing fi elds, ing good at what they do for a living, not schools sincerely care for the good of the him Joe), forever changing my life: building houses, getting jobs, and being for being good at living. Kids are smart, and child, over the good of the school, or plan Rebbe: What do you want to be? honest in business. The m’raglim feared that have come to understand that if they tell for what’s best for students, not what looks Joe: Well…I want to be a doctor. B’nei Yisrael wouldn’t transition well from adults they want to be a doctor or a lawyer best in a brochure or in superlative-fi lled ar- Rebbe: Okay, fi ne. Let’s pretend you’re a their idyllic spiritual lives in the desert into or entrepreneur or a Navy SEAL, adults will ticles in the papers. We need more schools doctor now. Now what? to work with a child’s natural desire to grow, Joe: I’ll treat sick people. learn, transcend, and introspect, rather than Rebbe: After that? Most schools focus so much preparing for later, but they never get involved in what amounts to self-serving Joe: I’ll come home and play golf. window-dressing. We need to change the Rebbe: You played some golf. And then? seem to approach teaching how to live right now focus from preparing for that satisfying mo- Joe: Well…I’ll do something else. ment that won’t come to living in and enjoy Rebbe: Then what? Where is the fulfi ll- one where keeping the Torah would be ex- in turn respond by saying how very proud the moment we are in now. ment? ceedingly harder. The report wasn’t based they are. Life is a fantastic spectacle, not a check- Joe’s fl oundering answers did not impress on whether or not B’nei Yisrael could physi- We get gradually conditioned to fetch list. Each moment of life is so precious; how me, as he squirmed through each challenge cally conquer Eretz Yisrael, but if they could achievements and milestones like they could we ever let it slip away, chasing the like a King on a chessboard rambling around survive spiritually once they lived there. were merit badges rather than being taught end of the rainbow? Even those unpleasant the board, on borrowed time, checked again Moshe Rabbeinu’s counterpoint was that to improve, enlighten, and thrive, all while parts that you would rather not endure are and again. The whole exchange made me part of our purpose in life is to triumph over being tricked into thinking that we are mak- fi lled with gifts. Wherever you are, be ready realize that I never thought about anything obstacles and keep the Torah even in ad- ing real progress. The imperative became to to be uncomfortable, push through even other than completing high school and versity. The Ishbitzer (Rav Mordechai Yosef train students to be productive employees when there’s no end in sight, and always starting college. For the fi rst time, we were Leiner) says that the Torah is for everyone or obedient followers rather than educat- keep growing. shown that there was a purpose hiding in and everyone can learn it, but it won’t al- plain sight behind everything we did. What ways be easy to keep it. It was time to up Simcha Loiterman is a resident of Kew Gardens Hills. He is available for speaking engage- was I supposed to do now? Checkmate. our game and evolve into a new way of serv- ments and presentations or a cup of coffee and a good talk. He would love to hear from you at Alan Watts said: ing Hashem. [email protected]. He feels very strongly that you can learn from everyone because we all “So many people of wealth understand Yes, it would be uncomfortable but it have stories to tell, lessons to teach, and can kindle a spark of goodness inside. He is currently much more about making and saving mon- would be rewarding. Moshe was adamant pursuing a doctorate in “Life.” Visit his blog at thisisloit.wordpress.com to learn more of his ideas ey than about using and enjoying it. They that we leave the desert and settle Eretz Yis- and opinions about our beautiful world. fail to live, because they are always prepar- rael, because it was time to put Torah into ing to live” action. The m’raglim, with great intentions, In Parshas Sh’lach, all but two m’raglim attempted to chart out a safer, more bank- returned to report a ghastly tale of how unable existence and inadvertently doomed us Getting Ready safe it was to enter Eretz Yisrael. We cried, all. The story of the m’raglim can be seen as a we realized we were terribly wrong, and we cautionary story of what happens when we for the SUMMER?! were punished. The event’s familiarity can fail to adapt, are unable to trust, and are un- blur its tragedy, even though the repercus- prepared to re-imagine ourselves. Summer can make or break a child sions of this change in our zeitgeist are felt Today, we scarcely leave things to Countless Gedolim, Rabbanim and Professionals to this very day. chance, are hardly allowed to be uncom- The Nesivos Shalom explains that the fortable, are barely taught to adapt, and are Are strongly urging us to speak to our children before sending them to camp, The Power Of The Spoken Word to ensure an enjoyable and abuse-free camping experience.

CONTINUED FROM P. 12 her words – while merely speech – are a Introducing the… powerful force.” we say. While I would never dream of Had the M’raglim learned this lesson, physically harming you, when it comes to they would have been far more careful in ruining your reputation, damaging your their speech. They would have thought Camp Safety Info-Line business, or causing you harm in the way many times about the consequences of that people perceive you, then I am much their words, and that would have made less concerned. The Torah is teaching us them stop and think to themselves, “Be- (641) 715-3800 that lashon ha’ra is forbidden because of fore we bring back this report, are we the power of the words and the damage sure? Are we a hundred percent certain Access Code 424536# they can cause. That is why they are for- that the Jewish people will die trying to bidden. conquer this land? Didn’t Hashem bring us out of Mitzrayim? Didn’t Hashem split Rabbi Paysach Krohn The Power of Speech the sea for us?” ‘Open Communication with our Children’ The answer to this question on the Understanding the power of speech M’raglim seems to be that they should would have caused them to think about HaGaon Rav Yaakov Forchheimer have seen what happened to Miriam and the consequences, and the results might Lakewood Rav & Posek of Beth Medrash Govoho learned one lesson from it – the power well have been very different. ‘A Parent’s Obligation to Speak to Their Children before Camp’ of speech. They should have thought to This concept has great relevance in themselves, “If such a tzadekes, righteous our lives. Most of the damage that we do woman, said something only slightly through speech isn’t malicious or with bad Dr Reuven Shanik questionable about her brother whom intent. We speak without thinking about A Leading Pediatrician of Lakewood she loved and revered, and had to be the consequences, without contemplating sent out of the encampment for seven the results. The Torah is teaching us the Dr Hylton Lightman days to suffer embarrassment and pub- power of those words and how careful we A Leading Pediatrician for Five Towns and Far Rockaway lic humiliation, what does that tell us have to be with what we say, not because

about the impact of her words? Why did the Torah is machmir, strict, when it comes Hashem act so harshly with her? It must to sins of speech, but because of the effect Mrs. Debbie Fox LCSW be that what she did was far more egre- that speech has to help or to harm – be- Founder of Magen Yeladim International gious than we realized. It must be that cause of the power of the spoken word.

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have occasionally commented on fel- like that is exactly what the FBI did… I am low columnists’ articles. This week I even more convinced that the FBI did ex- Iwill be commenting on two articles actly what my fellow citizens would want written in last week’s edition of the Queens them to do when they got the information Jewish Link. they got… Informants are used all day, eve- There have been repeated attempts by ry day by law enforcement.” Trump loyalists and Trump himself to dis- On the other hand, Nunes did not have credit the FBI. They are afraid of what the an immediate response. His silence spoke Mueller probe will fi nd. These repeated at- volumes. He has been the White House’s tempts have been found to lack any merit. lackey and on one occasion improperly The latest, as spelled out in Cynthia Zal- went to the White House to provide in- isky’s column (“The FBI’s Spying Venture is formation concerning the probe. If there There are no easy answers to deal with can understand the students; they do not Un-American”), is that the FBI had a spy in was any evidence that there was any va- this problem. However, I have two sugges- believe that this is credible. A more real- the Trump campaign to try to fi nd dirt on lidity to the “spy” claims, he would have tions. One must understand why they feel istic response would be that there were the candidate and thus help Clinton win. spoken up. that way. They look at the numbers killed individuals involved in the protests who Like the prior theories, this one has may have been mistakenly killed. There been found wanting. There was a classi- are at least three ways this can happen: fi ed meeting concerning the confi dential The majority of The Beacon School student body is Jewish. The idea 1) A soldier shot at a person who was in- source involving the FBI, Department of for the moment of silence came from the students volved in conduct warranting deadly force Justice, House Intelligence Committee but missed. 2) The shooter mistakenly Chair Devin Nunes, House Oversight Com- thought the object in the person’s hand mittee Chairman Trey Gowdy, and Minor- The Queens Jewish Link also published a on both sides. None on the Israel side and was a weapon. 3) They tried to use non- ity House Committee Chair Adam Schiff. statement by the Coalition for Jewish Val- at least 50 on the other side. If this had lethal force but hit the wrong part of the After the meeting, Adam Schiff said that the ues, a rabbinic group criticizing The Beacon happened in Syria or in a city in the United body. The use of force did not occur in a information in the briefi ng established that School for calling a mandatory school mo- States we would understand the outrage. controlled setting. It was a very chaotic the FBI did nothing wrong. The Trumpians ment of silence as tribute to the Palestin- They look at what happened in Israel un- situation. These types of things happen in can dismiss his statement because he is a ians victims of violence in Gaza. I do agree der the same lens. We need to address this other countries, including ours, even un- democrat. Then Trey Gowdy, a Trump sup- that the school should not have acted in issue. der less-confusing situations. Therefore, porter, said in an interview on Fox that the such a manner. However, focusing on the Also, the response of many defenders of there is nothing wrong in making such an FBI was justifi ed in using a secret inform- act of the school is not addressing the fun- Israel is not helping matters. The response admission. People will only listen if there ant to assist in the Russia investigation. damental problem that Israel is losing the is that the vast majority were Hamas are credible responses. Once a far-out, un- “President Trump himself in the Comey battle with the young who are on the left. members and others who were engaged realistic position is taken, credibility is memos said if anyone connected with my The majority of The Beacon School student in activity that warranted deadly force. I lost. campaign was working with Russia, I want body is Jewish. The idea for the moment of you to investigate it, and it sounds to me silence came from the students. Warren S. Hecht is a local attorney. He can be reached at [email protected] Swim to Gym - We've Got You Covered!TM

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Ex-Presidents Lead The Good Life

CONTINUED FROM P. 1 assessment has forgotten the Benghazi debacle, the Fast and Furious gun opera- to work on scripted and unscripted series tion fi asco, the Iran Nuclear Deal, and his as well as documentaries. Ted Sarandos, unveiled interference to try to prevent chief content offi cer for Netfl ix, an- Benjamin Netanyahu’s reelection, just nounced the deal. Sarandos and his wife to name some of the highlights in the have a cushy relationship with the Oba- abysmal eight years that he occupied the mas and had raised more than $600,000 White House. for Obama’s campaign in 2012. As pay- Besides the Obamas, there were no big- back, Sarandos’ wife Nicole Avant was ger crooks than the Clintons. When the appointed by Obama as ambassador to Clintons left offi ce, Hillary claimed that the Bahamas, serving from 2009 to 2011. they were not only “dead broke” but in So now the relationship is being recip- debt. “We had no money when we got rocated with the Netfl ix deal. While it is there and we struggled to piece together not known exactly what the Obamas will the resources for mortgages for houses, earn from Netfl ix, it is bound to be in the for Chelsea’s education. It was not easy.” millions. This pact is in addition to the Besides outrageously lucrative speaking book deals from Penguin Random House, engagements, including the infamous which will pay them $65 million for their half-million-dollar speech in Russia and respective memoirs. book deal advances, they also accumu- It is hard to fathom as to how this lated wealth by deceitfully posing that the Clintons have been reported to have To ease Truman’s plight, Congress schnorrer would be capable of garner- they were philanthropists, while living earned more than $230 million before stepped in to provide the former presi- ing such a vast amount of money, even high on the hog by skimming off money taxes. dent with a pension, health care, and though I’m sure that history will consider money for an offi ce and staff that he him to be one of our worst presidents in could not afford on his own. It also ex- American history. Thank G-d, President Why are the taxpayers still shelling out incredible sums every year tended lifetime Secret Service protection Trump is removing some of the crippling to him and his family. But since Truman, measures that Obama, with his social- for pensions, health insurance, staff, and office expenses for past the notion that those leaving the White ist bent, tried to implement in America. presidents and their families? House have no means to support them- To explain his foreign policy initiatives, selves is moot by the celebrity culture of Obama had the audacity of saying re- our age. Ex-presidents and their wives are cently that there were no scandals dur- donated to questionable charities created In this day and age, former presidents considered rock stars. ing his watch. That revisionist history in their names. Over the past 15 years, and their wives can count on multimil- Rest assured, even though the Obamas lion-dollar deals on books, and they can contend that they won’t use their power- routinely score vast sums in honorari- ful perch at Netfl ix to malign President ums from corporations and institutions Trump or conservative outlets like Fox whose leaders want to hobnob with News, we can anticipate TV programming a former president. Each ex-president and fi lms that will be designed to revise now benefi ts from the creation of a history in order to promote the destruc- presidential library and museum. While tive policies of his administration. De- originally conceived as a way to preserve spite all the trappings the new deal will their papers, these institutions have tak- afford them, I believe the Obamas’ aura en on an innovative way to perpetuate and the public affection that they have their own legacy. What is troubling is enjoyed will not survive in their transfor- that each succeeding president’s library mation into entertainment moguls. The and museum is larger and more elabo- American people will get wise to them rate than that of his predecessor. It is just as they now know how corrupt the rather obscene. Clintons are. With the vast incomes that past Some ex-presidents have behaved presidents now accrue after leaving of- more egregiously than others. The com- fi ce, why are the taxpayers still shelling parison between the greed and sense out incredible sums every year for pen- of entitlement of the Clintons and sions, health insurance, staff, and offi ce Obamas and that of both the older and expenses for them and their families? the younger Presidents George Bush is Since President Kennedy’s assassination a teaching lesson. The Bushes carried and the crazy violent world that we live themselves as distinguished statesmen in, there may be valid reasons to provide and with classy restraint, doing charity Secret Service security details, but noth- work and staying out of politics after ing more. leaving offi ce. It has helped rehabilitate The Former Presidents Act was passed their reputations and approval ratings in 1958 in response to the plight of Harry in recent years. Truman, a man of modest means with There is no doubt that being an ex- no savings. Harry Truman was a simple president has become the most lucrative, man but one of integrity. He thought that best job in America. It is time for Con- putting himself on a corporate payroll gress to repeal or amend the Former Pres- endorsing products and otherwise prof- ident’s Act so as to end the outrageous iting from his time in the White House situation that ex-presidential families are would be dishonorable. Even the money permitted to be living in a grand fi nan- that he earned from writing his memoirs cial lifestyle on the taxpayers dime that is after paying ruinous taxes was minimal. far more elaborate then they could have He would have found it unconscionable afforded on their own and diametrically to conduct himself in the manner of the different from their lives before they en- money-hungry vultures, Clinton and Oba- tered into the White House in the fi rst ma, who are putting their greed before place. country.

Cynthia Zalisky is the Executive Director of the Queens Jewish Community. She can be contacted at [email protected]

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CONTINUED FROM P. 1 versity nano-biotechnology expert, inven- tor, and UBQ scientifi c adviser. lot of the people walking by decide It remains to be proven whether UBQ’s to quicken their pace, and who can technology will work when used on a mass Ablame them? After all, piles of gar- scale, and if it does whether it will also bage rotting in the Israeli desert are not be economically viable. But so far, in the How It Works process is environmentally friendly and exactly a scenic sight, the odors they emit pilot plant that the company has built in The company has not disclosed many has additional benefi ts too, such as cut- not the most pleasant, and the screeching Kibbutz Zeelim in the Negev, everything details about the technology (the process ting down on methane and carbon dioxide, of the birds of prey circling overhead not is just fi ne. Dirty cartons and soiled paper, is patent-protected and closely guarded). which some believe cause global warming. the most enjoyable sounds. But to Chisto- glass, chicken bones and tossed burgers, ba- However, the information that has been According to Sveen, for every ton of pher Sveen, this view could not be more nana peels, and a wide assortment of other released makes it sound very simple. First, material produced, UBQ prevents an aver- beautiful. household garbage are being turned into recyclable items like glass and metals are age of 15 tons of CO2 from being created “This is the mine of the future,” he says by keeping waste out of landfi lls and from optimistically. decomposing. Sveen is the COO of UBQ, a tiny Israeli “No other company can convert the heterogeneous start-up that has patented a way to convert Growing Interest ordinary household garbage into a useful mix of household waste into a new material and do it without UBQ’s plastic-like materials can be plastic-like material. The company is confi - adding any water.” molded into bricks, beams, cans, and con- dent that its technology can revolutionize struction materials, among other items, waste management, help the environment, and it doesn’t degrade when recycled. lower expenses, and make many landfi lls a useful material – just as expected. removed from a heap of trash; the remain- The combination of these characteris- thing of the past. The secret: using the 80 Although still early in the developing garbage is dried and milled into a gray tics has generated growing interest from percent of household garbage that typically ment stage, there is already a lot of inter- powder. This powder is then put into a re- large Israeli companies as well as others is not recycled. est in UBQ. The company has raised $30 action chamber, where it is further broken in the international arena. The process UBQ’s refuse-conversion process creates million from private investors, and it is down and turned into plastic-like pellets. is already profi table, and UBQ believes it a material that can replace or supplement also establishing a very respectable man- During the entire process, UBQ’s tech- will succeed in the long-run without gov- ordinary plastics and wood. agement team. In addition to Shoseyov, nology produces zero carbon dioxide, zero ernment assistance. “We’re now able to take all the moun- some top scientists and business peo- toxic gases, uses no water, needs very lit- tains of garbage – unsorted waste – and ple have joined the company’s advisory tle energy, and generates no waste. This CONTINUED ON P. 24 change it to something useful and that will board, including a Nobel Prize-winning actually benefi t the environment,” says chemist and a former environmental Gerald Harris is a fi nancial and feature writer. Gerald can be reached at geraldhrs@ Professor Oded Shoseyov, a Hebrew Uni- commissioner for the EU. yahoo.com

Vol. VII No. 22 (#264) • June 7, 2018 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] 23 HHookedooked On Healing Caroline Schumsky, LCSW, MS Grief And Finding Comfort In Unexpected Places t’s Friday. I ran out of small talk on ing time out of their hectic lives to simply Tuesday. Can you please leave me be with us – is immeasurable. can ease our heavy hearts in some inde- found loss, we all need to heal and move “Ialone?” Can you relate? Admit it. To those who manage to fi nd the right scribable way. The cordial and courteous forward in life. Only care, closeness, and Your favorite party trick is: not going. And, words: Thank you. That is nearly impossible gestures offered by a community never go concern can lighten those terribly dark mo- c’mon: You’ve also pretended not to see to do. Then again, a friend’s deep sorrow and unnoticed. ments. Because, after all, pain is the price we someone at the supermarket just because silence may have spoken more volumes to Lessons to be had? Cherish your loved pay for attachment. you were in no mood for that dreaded small you than any words uttered. Sharing others’ ones. If they are nearby, visit them today. talk. aches and agonies is no easy task. At times, Call, text, send a carrier pigeon – but do it. Grief is a bitter cup to drink from, but If that is so diffi cult, how on earth can there may be no words in the English lan- Believe me, life is short; and the sand in how soothing and sustaining when others we fi nd the right words when someone has guage to soothe us, but how touching when that hourglass eventually runs out for us drink from that cup along with us. Knowing experienced a catastrophe or is completely others try to do so anyway. all. Make up with that family member you we are not alone, sweet friends – that is the heartbroken and grieved by the loss of It is not about our ability to take away are angry at. Put differences aside while you answer to it all. And the secret I learned is someone they loved so deeply? Loss can be someone’s pain, for this we cannot do. It still can. And, yes, despite it all, waves of this: Keep your gratitude higher than your heart-wrenching; and someone’s entire life is about our attempt to do so despite that. grief will come and go just like the tide on expectations. may be derailed. Is it even possible for us to Oftentimes, we wait till someone is gone to a stormy sea. As for me, I could never suffi ciently show make the experience bearable and meaning- recount all the things we may have learned Be thankful. What? At a time like this? my indebtedness to you all. If I could, I ful? And, when someone does, however do from them. I say: Share it with them now. Perhaps not just yet. But being grateful is would carve out a message with the ink of we thank them? Today. At this very minute, if you can. Can’t truly the “feel good fuel” that keeps us going. my heart to write a letter of appreciation to When we are betrayed, or lose someone think of anything? Thank your mom for the If we stay stuck in sadness, rage or bitter- every one of you for everything you have we desperately love, we are automatically genes that gave you your great looks. Thank ness, our spirits will literally shrink. Surely, done and everything you are. given membership to a club we never asked everyone who posted birthday wishes on at fi rst, all feelings of thankfulness can sim- What did you do to help? Not great, big to join. your Facebook page, making you look so ply evaporate from our hearts. We may need things – but actually small things simply Sometimes the tsunami of grief is so much more popular than you really are. to bathe in sorrow for quite some time. Feel- done with a great bit of love. Your affection great that we die a certain kind of death Thank your dad for being slightly less em- ing profound gratitude, however, is just as and soft-hearted sympathy has helped fi ll along with our loved one. But many of us barrassing than all the other dads. You get healing as feeling profound grief. One day, some of the emptiness in my heart. I only wish to acknowledge others’ graciousness the idea. the baby steps begin. hope I have enough strength to match your and thoughtfulness at a time like this. We It is not often we humans get to show- Whether from a crisis, betrayal, or pro- tender kindnesses. all need and deeply appreciate support and case our very humanity in such a profound comfort during extremely painful and try- way. Honoring someone’s memory by help- Caroline is a licensed psychotherapist, crisis counselor, and writer with an offi ce in Queens. She ing times in our lives. Kindness that others ing those who loved them bear the loss, is works with individuals, couples, and families. Appointments are available throughout the week show by honoring our lost loved ones, pre- the epitome of grace. Knowing that we are and weekends. She can be reached at 917-717-1775 or at [email protected] or at face- paring meals for us, and most especially tak- not the only ones suffering and wounded book.com/pages/Safe-Haven-Healing.

It’s Magic: Making Money Out Of Garbage The Echo Of Our Sound CONTINUED FROM P. 23 of companies in Europe and the United CONTINUED FROM P. 9 becomes our map and road map will Israel States.” be strong. Sadly, the spectacle of an Israel UBQ’s small pilot plant can process UBQ has been awarded patents in Eu- In modern times, we are witnesses to ready to sacrifi ce parts of our Land and one ton of municipal waste per hour – an rope, the US, Canada, China, India, South the sacrifi ces and efforts of the Jewish even the most sacred Temple Mount to our amount large enough to study – and that’s Korea, Singapore, Israel, and Japan. people to build the Land of Israel. Their enemies leaves us confused and debilitated. exactly what is being done. The company “We wouldn’t have gotten patents devotion and perseverance have borne When we fail to connect with our history is working with research teams at Israeli granted across the world if there was beautiful fruits. Today the land of Israel and texts, we lose the energy necessary for institutes such as Shenkar College of En- something even similar to what we offer,” is a fl ourishing, strong state with almost the preservation of the State. Our leaders gineering, Hebrew University, and Tech- said Bigio. “No other company can con- infi nite possibilities of growth and devel- need to be educated in the traditions of our nion to further refi ne and scale the pro- vert the heterogeneous mix of household opment. This “start-up” nation has defi ed people, in the teachings of the Bible and the cess, according to the website Israel21C. waste into a new material and do it with- all odds and surpassed even the most op- Rabbis. They must be inspired by the long- Meanwhile, limited commercialization out adding any water.” timistic expectations. The miracles of its ing of generations, by the Hope that is in- has already begun. Processed refuse is So UBQ’s technology is a win-win situ- growth and defense against enemies are cluded as the national anthem, and by the being sold “for extrusion and injection- ation for everyone. Down the road, if UBQ too numerous to detail, but they came in tears of those who kissed the Land upon ar- molded plastic production at leading becomes a public company, it may also be response to – and consequence of – the rival. Israel today needs to be as determined international Israeli companies,” said good for investors. actions of the Jewish people, especially in in maintaining this Hope and this legacy UBQ’s chief executive Jack Bigio. “We are the last century. As an echo grows stronger as in the pursuit of elusive “peace” and illu- also testing the material with a number Sources: Israel21C.org; usatoday.com. than the original uttered sound, so the mir- sory treaties, if not even more so. All Jews acle and Divine Force that comes after the have to undertake this mission if we are to initial effort of the people of Israel grows inherit the Land. The sin of the Spies was Solution to this issue’s puzzles mightier and more powerful. not to doubt the beauty of the Land, nor to Today the challenge is not the physical fear the strength of the enemy; it was rather creation of a state but the preservation of their failure to understand that when Israel the Jewish heritage of the nation in the acts with determination and loyalty to its State of Israel. The material success should traditions, the power of the Divine will be not cloud the spiritual task that is ahead. revealed in the greatest glory and splendor. Without adherence to our tradition and Our task is to correct the error of that gen- history, the State of Israel will always be eration and interact with G-d in the manner weak and vulnerable. Only when the Bible that He designed for the greatest success.

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Ahavah Rabah 15 When we make these efforts to battle infl uences that distance us and our children from Hashem, and we fi ght to come Peace of Mind closer to Him, we have the privilege and Va’havi’einu l’shalom mei’arba kanfos troubling: what our children have access Integrating Mitzvos into Our Daily Lives opportunity to have in mind to fulfi ll a ha’aretz, v’solicheinu kom’miyus l’artzeinu to and have to battle against. Unfortunate- In order to battle against the negative number of mitzvos. When we do, we bring Bring us in peacefulness from the four ly, these challenges are ever-present even infl uences that surround us, we must es- even more brachah and k’dushah to the corners of the earth, and lead us with up- in our yeshivos and shuls. tablish safeguards in our homes and for world and reap even greater priceless re- right pride to our land. We ask Hashem here to bring us to a our children to eliminate inappropriate wards for eternity. state of shalom, when we will be able to reading materials, unsupervised devices, Amongst the mitzvos we can fulfi ll in ***** focus exclusively on achieving sh’leimus and other materials that enter our homes. our efforts could be Yir’as Hashem, Ahavas We ask Hashem to bring us out of exile and closeness with Hashem, free of these What we allow to enter our minds, hearts, Hashem, “v’nishmarta mi’kol davar ra (you to “shalom” and then to take us upright to negative and damaging infl uences. eyes, and ears, and those of our children’s, shall guard against anything evil),” “v’lo sas- our land. uru acharei l’vavchem v’acharei eineichem HaRav Avigdor Miller zt”l explains “sha- (and not explore after your heart and af- lom” here as “m’nuchah” or peace of mind, In order to battle against the negative influences that surround us, ter your eyes),” “v’hiskadishtem vi’h’yisem in order to achieve sh’leimus (perfection we must establish safeguards in our homes and for our children k’doshim (you are to sanctify yourselves and and completeness). While we are spread shall become holy,” Chinuch HaBanim, “Shi- out amongst the nations of the world visi Hashem l’negdi samid (I have set Hashem and under their rule and infl uence, we We then ask “v’solicheinu kom’miyus will either bring us and them closer to before me always,” “U’v’chukoseihem lo seilei- face many obstacles that block us from l’artzeinu.” The previous phrase focused Hashem, or they will push us all away and chu (and do not follow their traditions),” sh’leimus. on taking away the negative. This phrase distance us. They will either bring us hap- Kiddush Hashem, and Chilul Hashem. In previous times, these obstacles often moves to asking Hashem to take us “up- piness and fulfi llment in this world and As part of our new Mitzvah Series, daily took the form of persecution and poverty. right” to our land. This represents a time for eternity, or they will lead us to false, recordings of less than two minutes each Baruch Hashem, today for the most part when we will be held in the highest es- short-lived physical pleasure and ultimate- day are available. Sign up by sending an we are free to serve and come close to teem by the nations of the world. It is not ly regret and sorrow. email to [email protected] and put Hashem without these obstacles. enough just to be free in our land without Perhaps an even more effective meth- the word “Subscribe” in the Subject line. In However, we have our own very signifi - physical danger. We ask that we be held in od of battling negative infl uences is to addition, we now have a daily one-minute cant formidable challenges. The infl uence the highest esteem, because that will re- tirelessly work to infuse a love and pas- recording on Tefi lah and we are starting of the nations of the world permeates our move the negative infl uences and allow us sion into ourselves and our children of Shemoneh Esrei now. work and higher secular educational envi- to recognize and feel privileged to work on coming closer to Hashem through learn- To access Audio, Video, and Archives ronments, what we eat, how we eat, our perfecting our midos and conducting our- ing and living Torah and performing of previous Tefi lah segments, please visit ways of relaxing and refreshing ourselves, selves with righteousness and yashrus (in- mitzvos with joy. www.WeeklyTefi lahFocus.com. what we read, what we bring into our tegrity). Only then, will we be able to reach homes, and perhaps most dangerous and true sh’leimus. You can direct any questions or comments to Eliezer Szrolovits at 917-551-0150.

Zimun #5 HHalachicalachic Highlights (For p’sak halachah, please ask your own rav.) Rabbi Ephraim Glatt, Esq. One Man Bentches by Himself

Question: If three or ten men are Although the Meiri infers from the cause the man who bentched early is still as if he did not bentch properly (and traveling in a plane, train, or car togeth- language of the Gemara that the Gemara obligated to make a zimun, but he just can presumably, is still obligated himself to er, should they make a zimun? is only talking about a case where the no longer fulfi ll this obligation because a make a zimun). [The reason of the Aruch Short Answer: Yes. Yet, it is unclear one man accidentally bentched early, the zimun must be made before bentching. HaShulchan fi ts nicely with the Shitah for how long after the man bentches to Bach concludes that the same law ap- M’kubetzes above.] himself can the other two still make the plies even if the one man bentched early III. Other Applications zimun. on purpose for whatever reason. The Biur Halachah (ibid) adds that V. How Long After Can You Still The Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chayim the halachah is the same even if there Make a Zimun? Explanation: 194:1) codifi es this Gemara, but only lists were four men originally eating togeth- The ramifi cation between the Shul- the case where the man accidentally er. Despite that two men bentched early, chan Aruch HaRav and the Aruch HaShul- I. Case of the Gemara bentched early. Nevertheless, the Biur the two remaining members can still chan, according to the sefer Shaarei The Gemara in B’rachos (50a) lists Halachah explains that the same law ap- make a zimun with one of the men who B’rachah (5:41), is how long after the man a case where one of the members of plies even if the one man bentched early bentched early. bentched early can the other two men a three-man zimun bentches to him- on purpose for whatever reason. Additionally, the Biur Halachah notes still make a zimun with him. self. The Gemara concludes that the that this halachah only applies where According to the Aruch HaShulchan, other two members can still make a zi- II. Reasoning of This Halachah the two remaining men both ate bread. who views the man who bentched early mun with the third man (who already The Mishnah B’rurah (2) cites the Shitah If only one of the two remaining men as not having bentched properly, presum- bentched), but only the two men fulfi ll M’kubetzes as to why we allow the two ate bread, they have lost the opportunity ably the two other men can only make a the mitzvah of zimun, and not the man men to make a zimun together with the to make a zimun, as only one remaining zimun until the man who bentched early who bentched already. man who bentched early. The reason is be- man (instead of two) can fulfi ll zimun has fi nished digesting his food. Since properly. the whole zimun is based on this man’s mess-up, he needs to still be within the IV. Question of the Magen Avraham time of bentching, i.e. until his food is The Magen Avraham asks how the digested. man who bentched early can combine for However, according to the Shulchan the zimun and say “Baruch she’achalnu” – Aruch HaRav, who views the man who didn’t he already bentch? bentched early as largely irrelevant to the There are two ways to understand the other two men’s obligations, perhaps the Magen Avraham’s answer. The Shulchan two men can even make a zimun well af- Aruch HaRav explains that the man who ter the man who bentched early has fi n- bentched early is merely answering for ished digesting his food. the other two men who still have an Next week’s topic: Two men are eating obligation to make a zimun. The Aruch together at a restaurant. Can they, and HaShulchan, on the other hand, explains should they, make a zi mun with another that since the man bentched early, it is man at a different table?

Rabbi Ephraim Glatt, Esq. is Assistant to the Rabbi at the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills and a practicing litigation attorney. Questions? Comments? Email [email protected].

Vol. VII No. 22 (#264) • June 7, 2018 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] 25 FFeatureeature Story Met Council Breakfast Honors Tomchei Shabbos Head And Simanowitz Family

By Sergey Kadinsky

he Met Council on Jewish Poverty, a nonprofi t that coordinates the work Tof more than 20 community-based Jewish support organizations, held its annual legislative breakfast at a packed Mid- town social hall. As with previous years, it was an occasion to network among the activists and politicians, and to learn about the work involved in taking care of more than a half million people in need. The organization’s CEO, David Green- fi eld, knew almost everyone in the room, coming from his previous position as a City Councilman from Brooklyn. Keeping his speech short, he focused on the Met Coun- cil’s work in assisting battered women. “I want to tell you about Sarah. Her husband beat her so hard that her eye was popping out of her socket.” Through its partner organizations, the Met Council spirited Sarah and her children to another home, assisting with her medical and legal expenses as she recovered from her injuries. “This came from our $1-million crisis fund. We’re helping her get her life back together.” The Charitable Partner Award went to Shimi Pelman, who runs Tomchei Shabbos of Queens. Greenfi eld described the Kew Gar- PPhotohoto CCredit:redit: MMichaelichael PPriestriest PPhotographyhotography dens-based food pantry as one of its biggest MMembersembers ooff tthehe QQueensueens ccommunityommunity ccameame ooutut ttoo MMetet CCouncil'souncil's BBreakfastreakfast ttoo hhonoronor tthehe LLateate MMichaelichael SSimanowitzimanowitz ZZ'L'L partners, serving hundreds of individuals across Queens with an all-volunteer fl eet of Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz was delivery drivers. Congressman Joseph Crow- remembered by Met Council for his quiet ley spoke warmly of Pelman. “Shimi is part of leadership and support for seniors. “He my mishpachah. He’s a mentch and a friend.” served his community with pride and re- Representing a district that stretches from spect. One example is Project Metro Gear, Jackson Heights to Parkchester, Crowley not- which provides free home repairs for sen- ed the declining and aging Jewish population iors. He secured two vans for this project,” that he represents. “In the Bronx, there was said Greenfi eld. An award in his memory diffi culty putting together a minyan. I called was received by his widow Yehudit and son the Met Council. It’s about providing food Josh Simanowitz. “He leaves an incredible and that spiritual connection.” legacy,” said Rep. Grace Meng, who served Police Commissioner James O’Neill re- alongside him in the State Assembly . “I ceived a Met Council award for his agency’s look at an album and fi nd pictures where role in combating anti-Semitism and ter- he is in the background.” rorism. He praised the Jewish community Other local lawmakers honored for their for its relationship with the police. “It’s a support of Met Council projects included relationship that has protected our city Hollis Hills Councilman Barry Grodenchik from crime and terrorism. The New York for fi ghting hunger, and Councilman Dono- Jewish community serves as a partner in van Richards of Far Rockaway for champi- LL-R:-R: DavidDavid GGreenfield,reenfield, CCEOEO MMetet CCouncil;ouncil; HHonorableonorable TThomashomas DDiNapoli,iNapoli, CComptroller,omptroller, SStatetate ooff police-community relations.” oning affordable housing. NNewew YYork;ork; aandnd SShimmyhimmy PPelman,elman, TTomcheiomchei SShabboshabbos QQueensueens

EElectedlected officialsofficials joinjoin thethe SimanowitzSimanowitz ffamilyamily oonn sstagetage aafterfter a mmovingoving ttributeribute iinn mmemoryemory ooff tthehe llateate MMichaelichael SSimanowitzimanowitz ZZ'L'L 26 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] Vol. VII No. 22 (#264) • June 7, 2018 FFeatureeature Story Blue And White Across Manhattan: Israel Celebrated At Fifth Ave. Parade, Central Park Concert, And Times Square Party

By Sergey Kadinsky

More photos on pages 34/35 he country’s largest display of Israel solidarity ran this year with “70 and TSababa” as its theme, honoring the 70th anniversary of the State of Israel’s independence. “Sababa means awesome, fantastic, or super, and that’s just what Israel is,” said parade co-chairs Jennifer Falk, Judy Kaufthal, and Aaron Rosen, in a statement. “What began as a small and arid land with few natural resources has transformed into a country full of magnifi cent landscapes, seascapes, and skyscrapers that has made truly incredible advances in technology, medicine, and agri- culture.” The parade is perhaps the closest opportunity that Jews in New York have to meeting TThehe ccontingentontingent ffromrom tthehe YYeshivaeshiva ooff CCentralentral QQueensueens wwasas tthehe llargestargest Israelis from all walks of life in one place in ffromrom tthehe llocalocal sschoolschools mmarchingarching LL-R:-R: ActorActor JonJon Voight,Voight, AAmbassadormbassador DDannyanny DDanon,anon, aandnd DDr.r. JJoeoe FFragerrager celebration of their historic homeland’s independence: Israeli offi cials, celebrities, Israeli At a crowded presser ahead of the parade, he Zionist values of the school. Yeshiva Har pages, the encyclopedic narrative lists off a tourists, and Israeli-Americans. The country’s reiterated his support for the Jewish state. Torah also had a sizable presence, as did series of historical sins attributed to Zionists, presence was felt with parade honors given “This is a very important time to stand up the YU Central High School for Girls, which such as the murder of Jacob De Haan, sink- to Israeli-American celebrities such as reality and say we support Israel, and we want to marched within the larger Yeshiva University ing of the Patria, terrorist attacks by Stern television star Siggy Flicker, chef Eyal Shani, make that loud and clear, and we want Israel group. Atara Serle, wife of QJL Co-Publisher Gang and Irgun members, omission of G-d’s and writer Liel Leibovitz. The government to hear it,” Cuomo said. “Israel is a reliable Yaakov Serle, marched with the Park East name from the Declaration of Independence, delegation was led by Consul General Dani ally in a very dangerous part of the world.” Day School, where she teaches dance, while the mixed-gender swimming pool in Jerusa- Dayan, Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon, Mayor Bill de Blasio marched in a separate Rabbi Moshe Rosenberg of Congregation Etz lem, unauthorized autopsies, kidnapping of along with Culture Minister Miri Revev, Sci- contingent from the governor, but both were Chaim ran up Fifth Avenue with the SAR Day Yemenite children, and military service for ence and Technology minister Ofer Akunis, fl anked by dozens of state and city lawmak- School, where he teaches Judaic Studies. The women, among other objectionable items. and six of their fellow Knesset Members. ers and Jewish community leaders. Among Congress of Bukharian Jews stood out with The book takes to task not only the Mizrachi, the most enthusiastic Israel supporters was its men wearing the traditional joma robe but also Agudath Israel for participating in International Support Councilman Andy King, who wore a blue- and musicians blowing the karnai instru- the “heresy” of the “medinah.” Highlighting the growing international and-white-checkered sweater with a blue ments. But after 70 years, this deeply held opposi- acceptance of Israel in international forums, bowtie. The fashionable Bronx lawmaker’s tion towards Zionism is as anachronistic as Ambassador Danon marched up Fifth Av- district has very few Jews, showing that sup- Anti-Zionists Protesting the mutual antipathy between chasidim and enue with his diplomatic colleagues from port for Israel among New Yorkers extends But not everyone at the parade was cele- misnagdim two centuries ago in Europe. Fac- Canada, Germany, Spain, Thailand, Cyprus, beyond the Jewish community. brating. At East 59th Street, dozens of Neturei ing an existential threat as a result of eman- the Czech Republic, Nigeria, Ukraine, and Council Speaker Corey Johnson also ex- Karta and Satmar followers jeered while wav- cipation and the Haskalah, these two Torah- Romania. “I am pleased to initiate a new tra- pressed deep support for Israel, having visited ing Palestinian fl ags. They also had a separate based camps have reconciled and developed dition of UN ambassadors marching in sup- the country last month on a trip sponsored by “Kinus Kluli” gathering at the Nassau Coli- mutual respect for one another. port of Israel at this important parade,” said the Jewish Community Relations Council. He seum, attracting some 15,000 supporters. On- Likewise, as Israeli society has become Danon. “Our adversaries may seek to harm was joined by freshman colleagues Alicka Am- line, this anti-Israel event was promoted by more accommodating of its Orthodox citi- us, but today we see the signifi cance of our pry-Samuel, Justin Brannan, Francisco Moya, groups with authoritative-sounding names zens, it has reached a point where there has friends from around the world promoting never been as much Torah learning in Eretz voicing their support for Israel in the most Yisrael as today. The parade fl oats are fi lled public of forums.” with excitement, and the once-empty Zionist Another example of international sup- wagon is fi lled with s’farim. port was the fl oat sponsored by the America It is fi tting, then, that Lipa Schmeltzer had China Public Affairs Institute. Its passengers a leading position in the parade, while Avra- waved the fl ags of Israel, China, and the ham Fried headlined the Israel Day Concert United States. On the back of the fl oat was a in Central Park. Both come from chasidic photo Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backgrounds that range from anti-Zionist shaking hands with Chinese president Xi to non-Zionist, but through their songs and Jinping, highlighting the warm relations be- music videos they’ve helped to narrow the tween their two countries. gap between Jews of different hashkafi c and Further back in the parade, a dozen sup- political viewpoints. porters of Ramfi s Domínguez-Trujillo carried Dominican and Israeli fl ags. “They are the Concert in the Park people of G-d and I am happy to celebrate Billed as the “Concert with a Message,” with my Jewish brothers.” A grandson of this Central Park event was fi rst held in 1993 Dominican autocrat Rafael Trujillo, this in protest of the Oslo Peace Accords. Since New York-born businessman is running for then, each year had had a theme refl ecting president of the Dominican Republic. While the hot-button issues of the day. This year’s noting that he was born a decade after his theme was an appreciation of concert found- grandfather was assassinated, he added A two-hourtwo-hour ppartyarty iinn TTimesimes SSquarequare wwasas ssponsoredponsored bbyy tthehe IIsraelisraeli MMinistryinistry ooff CCultureulture aandnd iitsts er Carl Freyer, Dr. Manfred & Anne Lehmann, that, during the Holocaust, the elder Trujillo CConsulateonsulate GGeneraleneral iinn NNewew YYorkork and Rose & Reuben Mattus, along with grati- welcomed Jewish refugees into his country. tude to President Donald Trump for moving Although the election is another two years and Carlina Rivera, and senior Council Mem- such as Authentic Rabbis, True Torah Jews, the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Israeli away, he made a clear promise at the parade. bers Chaim Deutsch, Rafael Espinal, Karen and Voice of our Rabbis, who tweeted falsely offi cials who spoke included UN Ambas- “I am committed to moving the Dominican Koslowitz, Stephen Levin, and Ritchie Torres. that Zionists were “basically non-religious sador Danny Danon, Consul General Dani Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.” Jews and non-Jews.” Dayan, and Knesset Members Yehuda Glick From the Queens Community Among the event’s speakers was Rabbi and Shuli Moalem-Refaeli. Local Leaders on the March The contingent from the Yeshiva of Cen- Yaakov Shapiro of Bayswater, who recently The former is an American oleh who sur- Governor Andrew Cuomo marched along- tral Queens was the largest from the local published the book Empty Wagon. The title vived an assassination attempt in 2014. Other side the city’s Public Advocate Letitia (Tish) schools marching, highlighting the months comes from a description that the Chazon James, who is running for Attorney General. of preparation for the parade and the strong Ish zt”l attributed to secular Zionism. At 1,373 CONTINUED ON P. 67

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YIJE Hosts 17th Annual L’Chaim 5K Run/Walk For Israel By Susie Garber

t was pouring rain in Queens on Sun- day morning, May 27, but that did not Ideter a large crowd of community members from gathering at the Young Is- rael of Jamaica Estates for the 17th annual L’Chaim 5K Run/Walk for Israel. You could CCityity CouncilmanCouncilman BBarryarry GGrodenchikrodenchik ((L)L) aandnd AAssemblymanssemblyman DDavidavid WWeprineprin aatt 55KK LL’Chaim’Chaim RRun/un/ sense everyone’s determination and dedi- WWalkalk forfor IsraelIsrael cation to show their support for Israel no matter how hard it was raining outside. Edmund Rosenblum, was not there rid- Before the race, local politicians spoke, ex- ing his bicycle. Mr. Rosenblum’s son usu- pressing their support for Israel. ally accompanies his 98-year-old father. First, Assemblyman David Weprin spoke The route includes a loop through Cun- briefl y, recalling his friendship with Mr. ningham Park. Water stations were placed Chaim Bohorodranzer z”l, for whom this along the way. The local police blocked Run/Walk for Israel is named. The name of and diverted traffi c during this morning the race was changed to L’Chaim 5K in 2004 event. The race concluded across from the in memory of Mr. Chaim Bohorodzaner z”l, Young Israel of Jamaica Estates with a bal- a young father who was a member of the loon-adorned fi nish line. Inside the shul, Young Israel of Jamaica Estates. Mr. Weprin various sponsors, vendors, and merchants noted that the Young Israel of Jamaica Es- selling kosher pizza, cactus plants, and tates is his shul, and he was happy to be books, among other things, set up booths. there. He pointed out special recognition Free blue and white ice cream was again to the shul’s Rebbetzin Karen Hochberg, available for all. who does so much work on behalf of this of Daniel Friedman, the son of Ambassador The race concluded with a concert led event every year, and he shared that he is David Friedman; Daniel was participating by The Shur Thing, Rabbi Moshe Shur’s proud to be a sponsor every year. He con- in the event and is married to the daughter group. Wet and exhilarated runners and cluded, “Am Yisrael Chai.” of Chaim Bohorodzaner z”l. walkers enjoyed fruit, sundaes, and drinks RRabbiabbi SShlomohlomo HHochbergochberg wwelcomingelcoming ppartici-artici- Next, Mrs. Helen Bohorodzaner, wife of as they swayed to the lively music. ppantsants aatt tthehe LL’Chaim’Chaim 55KK RRun/Walkun/Walk fforor IIsraelsrael Chaim Bohorodzaner z”l, thanked every- Seventeen years ago, when the Second one for coming and shared how much her Intifada in Israel started, the Young Israel husband would haved love to be there. “He of Jamaica Estates mobilized and formed have raised over a million dollars. The raised loved everyone.” the CIA (Coalition for Israel Action) with funds are disbursed among 15-20 organiza- Then Tzvi Rosenfeld led a stirring rendi- eight different committees, one of which tions in Israel each year. For example, in ad- tion of “Hatikvah.” It is inspiring to note was fundraising for medical, security, and dition to helping many chesed organizations that Mr. Rosenfeld is a student in Yeshiva humanitarian aid, primarily at that time for that put food on the table, and organizations University’s Makor Program, a college expe- terror victims. The shul’s Men’s Club had co- that supply updated security equipment rience non-degree program for young men where needed, the shul bought an with intellectual disabilities. “ambucycle” for United Hatzalah This was followed by Mr. David Yudell two years ago with a portion of singing the “Star Spangled Banner.” After the proceeds. Now, every month this, participants armed with umbrellas or two, United Hatzalah sends an and rain ponchos, which covered their update, recounting the lives that L’Chaim 5K Race for Israel T-shirts, lined up have been aided or saved because at the starting line. of the ambucycle that the Young Next, City Councilman Barry Groden- Rabbi Hochberg, under cover of an um- Israel of Jamaica Estates funded. chik informed the audience of runners and brella, blew the shofar that caused runners It’s very gratifying. walkers that “considering the weather, you to leap into action and walkers to march When asked how it was this are the toughest people in the City of New forward. year, walking or running in the York.” He noted, “Our brothers and sisters Walkers and runners followed a trail rain, most participants com- 6,000 miles away know we have their back, that snaked past beautiful homes with mented that the weather did not and we’ll continue to support Israel as long elegantly coiffed lawns, adding to the bother them. One girl said, “It as G-d gives us strength.” ambience of the race. This year, brave was good. More refreshing.” Rabbi Shlomo Hochberg, rav of the volunteers, wrapped in rain gear, stood ordinated a small but successful 5K Run two One young man commented, “It was Young Israel, welcomed everyone, thanked waving fl ags and encouraging runners years prior, so they decided to try it again on amazing. I never ran in rain before.” chairs Dror Rosenfeld and Adam Orlow and and walkers. a larger scale and direct all funds to Israel. Another said, “It was better than run- the 5K committee, and thanked all the lo- For the fi rst time since the Run/Walk Since then, the shul has spent several ning in the heat.” cal elected offi cials in attendance. Rabbi began, due to a family simchah, the oldest months every year, prior to the Memorial Day Everyone who participated enjoyed this Hochberg also acknowledged the presence participant, a World War II Veteran, Mr. Walk/Run, soliciting sponsors, and, so far, well-orchestrated, important event.

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Communal T’fi lah On Behalf Of Singles Held At Cong. Ahavas Yisroel By Susie Garber and Puah. “They gave bottles and rattles to the babies to make them happy. They gave n Sunday evening, May 27, Congrega- them life. So, according to Rashi, they mer- tion Ahavas Yisrael fi lled with com- ited houses of kingship and k’hunah. Since Omunity members gathered to daven they took care of G-d’s children, Hashem on behalf of singles in our community. said, “I will take care of your children, and Rabbi Herschel Welcher shlita, rav of give them greatness.” Congregation Ahavas Yisrael, welcomed This is to teach us that if you help out everyone and spoke about the reason for His children, He’ll help you. Klal Yisrael this important gathering. He shared: “The has so many organizations to help peo- crisis is monumental on a communal level. ple. He then advised that one way to merit In our community, there are hundreds of Hashem’s goodness is to do chesed in one single women and men.” He emphasized area at least one time a week. Next, he RRavav YitzchakYitzchak KKoledetskyoledetsky sshlita,hlita, sson-in-lawon-in-law ooff RRavav CChaimhaim KKanievskyanievsky sshlitahlita sspeakingpeaking aatt CCong.ong. that all of us should focus on this and see spoke about t’fi lah. The Steipler taught that AAhavashavas YYisroelisroel how we can contribute to a resolution of you can accomplish more with your own this problem. He noted there are many fac- prayer than with his brachah because you pare for Shabbos during the entire previ- kallah properly and there will be a lot of tors, but each person in our community have the pain. Hashem wants to hear our ous week. If we wait until the last minute, kallos here.” should put himself or herself in the shoes prayers. Rav Yitzchak noted that in his home we cannot accomplish. There is a special Everyone answered, “Amein.” of the next person. He shared a teaching of his mother davened Shacharis at dawn and satan that comes to mix things up before Rabbi Koledetsky also advised women the Steipler that if a person needs r’fuos, Minchah/Maariv right as the sun was set- Shabbos. The only way to avoid this is to to do whatever they can to add on someone of the biggest merits a person can ac- ting. We must grab mitzvos, he taught, and prepare earlier. Prepare so you don’t have a thing in terms of tz’nius. He stated, “Tz’nius crue is through hachnasas kallah. Rabbi develop a relationship with Hashem. Reb- million things to do on Friday. An hour be- bring the Sh’chinah to klal Yisrael.” Welcher imparted that when we help with betzin Kanievsky davened three times a fore Shabbos you need time to be relaxed. This was followed by a powerful recitation shidduchim, we are creating families and day with a minyan. T’fi lah with a minyan He also recommended beginning Shabbos of t’hilim and the prayers said at the end of Yom generations. The merit is enormous. can accomplish much more than davening ten minutes early and using that time to Kippur. Next, Rabbi Koledetsky blew the shofar. Next, Rav Yitzchak Koledetsky shlita, by on your own. He spoke about showing daven, because it is a tremendous eis ratzon Then everyone davened Minchah. You son-in-law of Rav Chaim Kanievsky shlita, honor to t’fi lah. “Come a little early and for whatever you need. could not be there and not be inspired. shared a stirring shiur fi lled with practical make it special. This is how a person shows The remembering of Shabbos is prepar- Rabbi Koledetsky was then available to spiritual ways our community can help kavod to Hashem.” He also noted that there ing ahead and the keeping of Shabbos is give individual blessings and advise. with shidduchim. He taught that when we is a certain way to dress for davening that saying a halachah of Shabbos at each Shab- The community appreciates this won- come together to pray, this is a tremendous expresses honor to Hashem. bos meal. He said, “Shabbos pays back. It derful program. May we hear good news eis ratzon and it helps get rid of our avei- The next area he spoke about was Shab- is worth much more than a big business for all our single community members and ros. He shared a d’var Torah about Shifrah bos. He shared that his mother would pre- deal.” He concluded, “Greet the Shabbos all singles in klal Yisrael soon.

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Chazaq Teens Spend Inspiring Shabbos In Lakewood ne of the highlights for Chazaq’s dents who are not exposed to the beauty students who join their J-Wave teen of Shabbos, their ﬁ rst real Shabbos experi- Odivision, are Shabbatons in neigh- ence lasts a lifetime. Last Shabbos, Rabbi boring cities. For many of Chazaq’s stu- Yaakov Rachimi, a former student in Lake-

wood and current Chazaq mentor, took ten chok Sorotzkin shlita, top magid shiur at of his students to an inspiring Shabbaton the Mesivta of Lakewood. in Lakewood, New Jersey. The boys were very excited about the ex- Shabbos was full of ruchniyus (spir- perience in Lakewood and utilized the time ituality), with a lot of gashmiyus as well, to focus on their learning and davening. with delicious catered meals. Amongst Rabbi Rachimi relates, “When I suggested to the highlights was a tour of BMG (re- some of the boys that they take a break, they nowned for having thousands of yeshivah responded, ‘We came here to learn and grow students), as well as private meetings on in Torah, not to take it easy!’” Motza’ei Shabbos with the Rosh HaYeshiva For more information of Chazaq’s many pro- Rav Yerucham Olshin shlita and Rav Yitz- grams, please visit Chazaq.org.

Memorial Day At Agra D’Pirka – It’s Not About The Parades And The Barbecues By M. Lowinger zuk for y’mei ha’kayitz at the Boro Park lo- accustomed to getting its answers instantly or Dairy Equipment, on kosher food prod- cation. He compared Agra D’Pirka to those from Google. “We have expectations and ucts. He also addressed the halachos of eat- emorial Day means different rare movements that make a huge impact we would like things to happen for us. It’s ing foods cooked in dairy equipment after things to different people. For on our community. “The Bais Yaakov move- a certain mindset that ‘the world owes me.’ eating meat, as well as the relevance of DE Msome, it’s an opportunity to pay ment,” he said, “grew out of a desperate But because of these expectations, we’re to Chalav Yisrael products. Rav Ephraim tribute to those who gave their lives for our need for girls’ education and has since been never happy.” Shapiro spoke on the topic of “Believing in country. For others, it ushers in the start of Yourself.” the summer season. And for many, it’s sim- The Lakewood Agra D’Pirka program, ply a long-awaited day off from work. according to R’ Elisha Hollander, was unu- But Agra D’Pirka elevated the concept of sually well attended. “The topics were all Memorial Day to a whole new level. At the about very current halachic issues and six busy Agra D’Pirka locations, it wasn’t were very well presented. Rav Yisroel Pin- about the parades or the barbecues. In- chos Bodner spoke about the halachos of stead, it was all about the Torah learning. Kiddush L’vanah and shinui makom regard- Agra D’Pirka is a an organized morning ing brachos. Rav Micha Cohn discussed the learning program geared towards local halachos of Yichud. professionals, business owners, college According to R’ Rafi Klein at the Monsey students, retirees, and anyone else who location, “The program at FountainView wishes to increase his limud haTorah. The was a great success!” Rav Benzion Bam- program was founded by R’ Ezra Klein of berger discussed whether we are obligated Brooklyn, and runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. to “give business to a Yid if the price is with an impressive roster of magidei shiur higher or it’s diffi cult to shop there.” Rav at each location. Those who are already in- Pinchas Jung spoke about the n’shamah of volved in Agra D’Pirka are singing its prais- the Torah “and the unbelievable combina- es. And once they get started, they usually tion of guf and n’shamah in every person.” maintain a permanent commitment. And at Agra D’Pirka of Queens, Rav Noach There are today Agra D’Pirka programs Issac Oelbaum discussed the topic of Birkas thriving in the communities of Flatbush, credited with the fl ourishing of Torah all Instead, we should relinquish con- Kohanim. Boro Park, Queens (Kew Gardens Hills), over the world. Similarly, the frum camps trol. The Ribbono shel Olam says, “You do For the steady “customers” at Agra Lakewood, Miami, and Monsey. And plans are credited for being the salvation of what you can and then leave the rest up D’Pirka, the legal holiday shiurim were are in the works to open several other loca- countless children during the hot summer to Me.” simply the icing on the cake. They are al- tions. months. Both of these movements saved Rav Avraham Schorr offered chizuk on ready enjoying a rich program of morning Those who are not yet familiar with Agra the day for our community.” preparing for the upcoming summer sea- shiurim all year long, not to mention the D’Pirka are encouraged to join the legal So, says Rav Dishon, does Agra D’pirka son. “The nisyonos of summer are coming,” light breakfast and refreshments offered at holiday programs, like the recent Memo- deserve its place as a pivotal movement. “It he said. The eitzah, he explained, is to real- many locations. rial Day shiurim. That’s when special guest fi lls a tremendous void,” he says, “for those ize that there’s a sakanah, but also to have And while the wraps and the Danishes speakers are featured at most locations, whose days are not taken up with the pur- the emunah to believe that we are able to are an attraction to some, R’ Reuven’s en- usually drawing large crowds. According suit of parnasah. This organization has pro- swim and rise above the circumstances. thusiasm lies elsewhere. “Once in a while, to R’ Ezra Klein, “The legal holiday shiurim vided a venue in which Torah has become “Because the Eibishter gave us the Torah, I’ll take a doughnut,” he says. “But “I’m re- are an opportunity for the community at the primary focus.” and He trusts us to overcome the nisyonos ally here strictly for spiritual reasons.” large to get a taste of what Agra D’Pirka is Rav Fishel Schachter spoke in Flatbush in this world.” For more information about Agra D’Pirka, all about.” about the signifi cance of a program like In Miami Beach, Rav Yaakov Gross gave a call Chaim Fuhrer at 347-943-6240 or email Rav Shmuel Dishon offered divrei chi- Agra D’Pirka. He said that this generation is detailed analysis of the designation of DE, him at [email protected].

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Emet Lecture By Rabbi Tatz Draws Large Crowd In Forest Hills

t can be risky to schedule a lecture Christians believe that faith the night before Shavuos, especially is blind, subjective, and Iwith a three-day Yom Tov approach- personal. It’s a warm, fuzzy ing. People are busy preparing, and it’s feeling, rather than an ob- not easy to fi nd two extra hours to attend jective, logic-based deci- a lecture. Yet when Emet Outreach’s Co- sion. He pointed out that founder and CEO Rabbi Akiva Rutenberg when panel discussions and learned that renowned speaker Rabbi Aki- debates are held to discuss va Tatz was available, he didn’t hesitate. the correlation between sci- He grabbed the opportunity to give Emet ence and religion, experts students and alumni a chance for growth are often well-versed in and inspiration as they entered kabalas science, yet have virtually haTorah. no training, education, or A large crowd attended Rabbi Tatz’s background in religion or powerful and inspiring lecture, “Prepar- theology. The reason is that ing for Kabalas HaTorah,” in the Beth people tend to view religion Gavriel Center in Forest Hills. Sushi and as emotional, abstract, and refreshments were served, and the lecture subjective, rather than sci- was streamed live on TorahAnytime.com’s entifi c and provable. homepage, where hundreds of additional The Jewish perspective people joined. is radically different. Our PPhotohoto CCredit:redit: SShlomohlomo RRutenbergutenberg knowledge of Hashem’s existence, creation of the world, and giving lute proof” in any area, there is a wealth we know logically and use it to govern the Torah at Har Sinai is objective, evi- of evidence that the Torah is true, and our actions, rather than giving into our ir- dence-based, and able to withstand rigor- knowledge of Hashem is not a blind leap, rational emotions and doing things that ous intellectual analysis. but objective fact, based on grounded, sci- harm our souls. Rabbi Tatz was once seated on an air- entifi c, historical evidence. Rabbi Tatz concluded by saying that plane next to a Christian preacher who emes and emunah – truth and faithful- spent the long fl ight trying to persuade What Emunah Really Means ness – are necessary and complementary him to convert to Christianity. At one If so, how are we to understand the components in kabalas haTorah. Having point, Rabbi Tatz stumped him with a mitzvah of Emunah? Rabbi Tatz explained one without the other is incomplete. If clear logical fl aw in his thinking. The that emunah does not mean faith, but someone is faithful but does not have preacher replied, “What does logic have faithfulness. He brought several proofs, the truth, their faithfulness is pointless. If to do with religion?” He told Rabbi Tatz including the prayer Modeh Ani that one knows the truth but is not faithful to that the less logical his religion is, the bet- we say each morning, which ends with it, he is a hypocrite. Only when we have a ter, because it enables him to have even the words “rabah emunasecha,” which clarity of the emes, and we act on it, can more “faith.” means “Your [Hashem’s] emunah is great.” we serve Hashem properly, and enter ka- Rabbi Tatz said that Judaism consid- Hashem does not have faith. Rather, balas haTorah with the proper mindset. ers this approach ridiculous. Belief in emunah means “faithfulness.” Hashem is The lecture was dedicated l’iluy nish- the Torah is based on evidence, which faithful and trusted to keep His promise. mas Basha Leah bas Yitzchak HaKohen, be- can withstand rigorous analysis. Jews In light of this, our obligation is to take loved mother of Celia Harary, a full-time can and must know that Hashem ex- our knowledge and use it to serve Hashem employee at Emet, on her fi rst yahrzeit. ists and created the world. He brought and do what He commands us to do. numerous examples of historical and Rabbi Tatz explained that, after we Emet Outreach: Constantly Growing philosophical evidence of Judaism. For achieve clarity, the next struggle is to Emet Outreach began in 2004 as a small Believing Versus Knowing instance, the Sinai Revelation is the “walk the walk.” An integral component local campus outreach program. It has Rabbi Tatz posed a fundamental ques- only time in recorded history that any- of serving Hashem properly is using the evolved into a thriving, bustling organization about the mitzvah of Emunah, the one has claimed that Hashem spoke to knowledge we attain to follow His com- tion with 15 talented staff members, 6,000 fi rst of the Ten Commandments, con- him in front of a witness. Every other mandments and do the right thing, no students and alumni, over 1,000 members ventionally translated as “faith.” Is it prophecy “conveniently” happened in matter how diffi cult. in its Couples’ Division, and a vast array of possible to know that Hashem exists? If private, other than Moshe Rabbeinu’s This may be easier said than done. Hu- dynamic programming and special events one can know that Hashem exists, one receiving the Torah at Har Sinai, which mans have an uncanny ability to deny throughout Queens and beyond. Students has knowledge, not faith. If one cannot not only happened in front of others, evidence that is staring us in the face. stay connected throughout school, as know that Hashem exists, why would he but happened before millions of others. We tend to let emotion win over logic. young professionals, and after they get commit his life to being religious and Anybody who makes such a claim false- For example, dieters often cave in to the married and start families. serving Him? ly would be immediately debunked and temptation of 15 seconds of pleasure, sac- To learn more and see the video of Rabbi Tatz explained that translat- ridiculed. rifi cing their long-term health and appear- Rabbi Tatz’s lecture, visit EmetOutreach. ing emunah as “blind faith” is a mistake. While there is no such thing as “abso- ance. It’s our responsibility to take what org today. Rabbinic Group Calls For Review Of Professor In Viral Video Bias Incident he Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), priate tolerance and accommodation of of rational adults. If her hostility is so se- cials “immediately review the course load representing over 1000 traditional religious needs.” vere that it overwhelmed common decency assigned to Professor Peri for the upcoming Trabbis in public policy, called last The man who posted the video, Gad and decorum in a public place, it is diffi cult semester,” as “one could not anticipate that week for two universities to revisit the Kaufman, said that he was waiting for his to imagine how she could banish it from the woman portrayed on that video would courses assigned to Professor Pnina Peri departure on a business trip to Europe. He her classroom presentations for a full se- necessarily treat [religious students] impar- next year, and to mandate diversity and described what transpired: “I was asked po- mester.” tially and with complete fairness.” sensitivity training before her return to litely by a Chabad representative if I was in- “According to her online biography,” “The universities should require diver- teaching. This came after Peri was caught terested in putting on t’fi lin, and I respond- commented Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer, sity and tolerance training before she re- on video mocking and shaming two men ed positively. This woman then appeared Chairman of the CJV Rabbinic Circle, “Peri turns to the classroom,” explained Rabbi performing Jewish rituals. and began screeching and interfering.” is a ‘specialist in multicultural theories’ and Pruzansky. “They must examine her teach- In separate letters to the President of “Her behavior was gratuitous and outra- the writer of Education in Multi-Cultured ing assignments to ensure an environment American University and the Chancellor geous,” said Rabbi Steven Pruzansky, East Society: Pluralism and Congruence Among of mutual respect for students in the fall.” of the University System of Maryland, Coast Regional Vice President of the CJV, Cultural Divisions. It is diffi cult to ad- The Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), the the CJV said that Peri, listed as faculty “and appeared to refl ect a deep-seated ani- equately describe the disconnect between largest rabbinic public policy organization by both, showed “unbridled hostility to- mus towards Jewish observance. Her deri- her writing about tolerance and her own in America, articulates and advocates for wards religious activity” which calls into sion and forced, sarcastic laughter were appalling, biased behavior.” public policy positions based upon tradition- doubt her ability to “demonstrate appro- completely outside the behavior expected The CJV requested that university offi - al Jewish thought.

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YU Undergrads Lead Shavuos Learning Programs Across North America Eighty-Five “Torah Tours” Participants Shared Their Love of Torah in Communities Near and Far n the Sunday and Monday of Shavu- Elizabeth, New Jersey, and Merrick, Long os, May 20-21, more than 85 Yeshiva Island, and as far as Providence, Rhode Is- OUniversity students – including 28 land, and San Francisco, California, where from New York – traveled to 17 communi- they deliver shiurim and lead prayer servic- ties across North America to share their es and engaging programming for commu- love of Torah and enliven holiday celebra- nity members of all ages. Over the long Sha- tions as part of the Aaron and Blanche vuos weekend, the students gained insight Schreiber “Torah Tours” mission. into each community’s unique way of life, For more than 40 years, Torah Tours has made new friends, and shared eye-opening TTorahorah ToursTours pparticipantsarticipants wwithith ttheirheir hhostsosts iinn MMilwaukee,ilwaukee, WWisconsinisconsin sent students to synagogues as close as leadership experiences. “We are so proud of our students and ing guests in the warm and welcoming what they choose to do in their free time community of Roslyn, New York (on Long – volunteering, teaching, and setting an Island), made this Shavuos extremely example. Torah Tours is an exceptional op- meaningful. We spoke words of Torah, portunity for our students to extend their learned together, heard stories, and ate reach of inﬂ uence beyond the classroom great food at the homes of countless com- and into the Jewish communities of North munity members, all of whom welcomed America,” said Talia Molotsky, Yeshiva Uni- us so graciously,” said Adler. “I am so versity’s Student Life Coordinator on the thankful that I had this amazing experi- Israel Henry Beren Campus. “Throughout ence. The memories and friendships we the Torah Tours experience, our students made will last a lifetime.” are giving and getting inspiration from fel- Jonah Ganchrow, a Yeshiva College stu- low Jews in communities of all shapes and dent from Teaneck, New Jersey, traveled sizes. It is the perfect training ground for with his group to Dollard Des Ormeaux, these future Jewish leaders.” Quebec. “For me, Torah Tours was a life- Bella Adler, a native of St. Louis, Mis- changing experience. After we delivered souri, had been looking forward to par- our shiurim, it was incredibly impactful to ticipating on Torah Tours ever since she TTorahorah ToursTours participantsparticipants inin Columbus,Columbus, OOhiohio applied to Stern College for Women. “Be- CONTINUED ON P. 38

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Magic At SKA Meet MTA’s Senior Class Valedictorian And Salutatorian

David Tanner, Valedictorian rian. Noam’s involvement in MTA spans David Tanner of New York City is multiple areas, including the Basketball this year’s MTA (Yeshiva University High Team, Soccer Team, and Tennis Team, School for Boys) Senior Class Valedicto- as well as the Math Team, College Bowl rian. Throughout his four years at MTA, Team, and Captain of the championship- David assumed various leadership roles, winning Chess Team. He is also a Nation- including Mock Trial Team Captain, Co-Editor- in-Chief of weekly To- rah publication Shema Koleinu, Co-Editor-in- Chief of the school paper The Academy News, Co-Editor of historical publication The Polis, and Co-Editor of the yearbook The Elchanite. In addition to these responsibilities, David dis- SSKAKA MagicMagic mentees:mentees: llefteft ttoo rrightight - PPrivariva HHalpert,alpert, MMeiraeira SSteiner,teiner, AAtaratara IIsrael,srael, KKaylaayla EEvans,vans, aandnd played his considerable AAvigailvigail RaziRazi talents as Co-Editor-in- Chief of Kol HaN’arim, a tudents, mentors, family, and staff of who worked tirelessly throughout the year joint Torah publication, VValedictorianaledictorian DavidDavid TTanneranner SSalutatorianalutatorian NoamNoam PutterPuttermmanan the Stella K. Abraham High School for and presented: which includes numer- SGirls gathered on Thursday, May 24, to • Kayla Evans – coded and built a self- ous yeshivah high schools. He also par- al Honor Society offi cer and Co-Editor-in- watch our fi rst annual Magic Mentor pres- rotating base for camera using motion sen- ticipated in MTA’s Senior Fellowship Pro- Chief of the school paper The Academy entation. MAGIC (More Active Girls in Com- sors gram, where he had the opportunity to News, Co-Editor of historical publica- puting) is an international organization • Priva Halpert – developed alcohol de- meet and learn with Rabbi Isaac Elchanan tion The Polis, and Editor of the school’s aimed at increasing the interest of middle tector methods using color changes Theological Seminary Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi weekly e-newsletter, A Lion’s Life. Noam and high school students in STEM (science, • Atara Israel – analyzed data for drug Hershel Reichman. David is the recipient has been named a Commended Student technology, engineering, and mathematics) testing for breast cancer of the Yeshiva University Torah U’Madda in the National Merit Scholarship Compe- topics and STEM careers by providing 1:1 • Avigail Razi – developed code to de- Book Award and has also received a New tition for exceptional academic promise. mentoring to them over the course of the tect origin of replication in bacterial DNA York State Scholarship for Academic Ex- He also participated in MTA’s Senior Fel- school year. strands cellence. He will attend Yeshivat Kerem lowship Program, where he had the op- The fi ve SKA students in the program • Meira Steiner – learned to code to de- B’Yavneh next year, followed by the Jay portunity to meet and learn with Yeshiva have been working hard the entire year velop a virtual library website. and Jeanie Schottenstein Honors Program University Professor of Jewish History on a project in science that intrigued Our thanks go to Mrs. Chana Glatt, head at Yeshiva University. and Jewish Thought and Senior Scholar them, meeting once a week with their of SKA’s Science Department, for arranging at the Center for the Jewish Future Rabbi mentors who helped them execute their and directing this program, and to the men- Noam Putterman, Salutatorian Dr. JJ Schacter. Noam will attend Yeshivat ideas. tors who gave so much of their time and Noam Putterman of Bergenfi eld, New Har Etzion next year, followed by Yeshiva Congratulations to the MAGIC mentees knowledge. Jersey, is this year’s Senior Class Salutato- University.

YU Undergrads Lead Shavuos Learning Shevach Students Programs Across North America And Mothers Inspired At Special Event CONTINUED FROM P. 37 hevach’s Annual Mother-Daughter was fi ne out of the house. This contra- hear the positive feedback from the com- Reception was held at the Young diction bothered young Rivka and was munity members. They explained that SIsrael of Hillcrest on Sunday, May the catalyst for searching for meaning Shavuos was their favorite holiday, be- 27. In spite of the driving rain, a large in Judaism and growth, both for Mrs. cause it allowed them to learn so much crowd turned out and an inspirational Herman and her brother. With poignant about Judaism and Torah. It was amazing and enjoyable morning was had by all. examples from her growing-up years, to see how they thirsted for Torah, and Rebbetzin Rochelle Hirtz, Principal Mrs. Herman gave over the strength she even more remarkable that we were able of Shevach High School, welcomed the had in making choices along the way to to quench that thirst,” explained Gan- audience warmly. She then introduced keep mitzvos. Her parents, fortunately, chrow. “I am so grateful for this oppor- Mrs. Rivka Herman, who spoke to the accommodated her wishes, but it was tunity, and I hope to participate in many attendees about her journey from a not easy. more Torah Tour missions throughout my secular upbringing to the Orthodox Today, she is married and living a time at YU.” woman she is today. She took pride in frum life in Brooklyn, New York. “We Elen-Sarrah Dolgopolskaia, who hails her struggles, both large and small. The often take our opportunities for grant- from Buffalo, New York, appreciated the successes of those struggles were read- ed,” Mrs. Herman pointed out, “but opportunity to share her passion for To- ily apparent. She spoke with poise, ma- you girls are so lucky to have those op- rah with residents of Columbus, Ohio. turity, and insight. The students, in par- portunities given to you without the “Columbus is a small community with ticular, were able to connect in a very struggle.” She expressed gratitude to deep roots and enormous strength. Get- real way. all those who inspired her along the ting to know the community members Mrs. Herman’s parents raised her way, including Rebbetzin Yael Marcus, and bond over a love for Torah was a truly with no Jewish commitment to Torah a Shevach parent who was sitting in unique experience,” said Dolgopolskaia. and mitzvos. Although they were a warm the audience. We never know what in- “The learning sessions were very enjoy- and close family, she and her brother did fl uence we have on others, or what ef- able and incredibly fulfi lling. I learned so not know what it meant to be Jewish. A fect others have on us. TThehe TorahTorah ToursTours tteameam fforor CCharleston,harleston, much from our short visit to this commu- small seed was planted when her father Students and mothers left proud, in- SSouthouth Carolina,Carolina, ttourour llocalocal ssitesites bbeforeefore nity, and I hope to use that knowledge to insisted that only kosher meat was al- spired, and grateful for who we are and inform my life and impact others.” YYomom TovTov lowed in their house, even though it what we stand for.

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Together with her husband ybl"c, her legendary generosity has left an indelible impact on Jewish life across the globe.

May Hashm bless this very special family.

ʭʩʩʧʤ ʸʥʸʶʡʤʸʥʸʶ ʤʹʴʰʠʤʺ

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Bais Yaakov Of Queens Meets Rabbi Hillel Fox Of North Shore University Hospital

hat a unique a brief video that included a tour of the Kits, the impact it makes on them, and learning ex- Bikur Cholim Room, the hospital’s guest how their mitzvah grows exponential- Wperience that rooms, and the facility. Some recipients ly! Some non-frum patients and their grades 3 through 6 had of the Shabbos Kits sent feedback to families began to light Shabbos candles this week! Imagine: the girls, letting them know how much and keep Shabbos! The gathering came An incredibly busy their gift meant to them. to a close as Rabbi Fox impressed upon rav takes the time to Mrs. Karen Reisbaum introduced Rab- the girls the mitzvah of Bikur Cholim. visit and praise Bais bi Hillel Fox, Long Island’s North Shore He offered many suggestions on being Yaakov Academy of University Hospital’s chaplain. Rabbi mindful of friends when they are sick, Queens girls’ 100th Day Fox captured their attention with sto- and, most importantly, to be a good lis- of School, 100 Percent ries of people who receive the Shabbos tener. BYQ lessons for life! Chesed Shabbos Kit Project! The Shabbos Kit Project, a unique design of Mrs. Karen Rabbis Welcome Supreme Court Reisbaum, assistant principal general ies principal, began the assembly by studies, is a pre-packed gift, ﬁ lled with stressing the importance of meaningful BYQ girls’ handmade items for Shabbos. learning. “Connecting the 100th day of Decision In Masterpiece Cakeshop Case The BYQ Kit is made to enhance Shab- school with 100 percent participation bos for patients and their families who in a chesed project makes the learning stay over Shabbos. North Shore Univer- relevant to their lives!” Rabbi Morde- sity Hospital is one of many facilities chai Gewirtz, dean, spoke to the girls that receive Shabbos Kits made by Bais about the importance of chesed and Yaakov of Queens. how proud he is of their effort. The Mrs. Sarah Bergman, general stud- program continued as the girls viewed

YHT Celebrates A Year Full Of Extracurricular Learning Opportunities

he Coalition for Jewish Values That would not enhance civil rights; it (CJV), representing over 1000 would have trampled them, sacrifi cing Ttraditional rabbis in matters of religious freedoms ensconced in the public policy, Monday welcomed the First Amendment on the altar of politi- US Supreme Court Decision in Master- cal correctness.” piece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights “This case created a situation unique- Commission. The Civil Rights Commis- ly dangerous to Jewish Americans,” said sion claimed that Masterpiece Cake- CJV Vice President Rabbi Yoel Schon- shop engaged in illegal discrimination feld, “because our religion is one of because its proprietor, Jack Phillips, observance. The Constitution does not declined to create a custom wedding speak merely of freedom of worship or cake to celebrate a same-sex marriage. belief, but underscores free exercise, Today, the US Supreme Court rejected free religious practice. The wrong de- that claim by a 7-2 majority. cision would have prohibited free ex- Lawyers for Phillips pointed out that ercise of religion for business owners, he would bake a cake for anyone, and rendering the First Amendment devoid was thus not discriminating against of meaning in a way that affects every hrough the tremendous efforts spilled over into their homes and even any person or group; he merely could aspect of our lives. It could have made of Rabbi Dov Fried, the Yeshiva on weekends and vacations. not celebrate a ceremony that he re- Jewish observance a target of potential T Har Torah seventh and eighth To honor this wonderful accomplish- gards as a violation of his faith. Thus lawsuits by those seeking a new form grade students have dedicated them- ment, the students celebrated with a the Supreme Court majority opinion of persecution.” selves to an incredible Torah project special Siyum HaGadol. The talmidim determined that the Colorado Civil “The people who sued Jack Phillips this year. In addition to the serious began the program with 15 minutes of Rights Commission demonstrated “a were not opposed to discrimination, learning that takes place in all of their uninterrupted Gemara learning, which clear and impermissible hostility to- but, as the Supreme Court determined, classrooms on a daily basis, many fi lled the YHT beis midrash with kol To- ward the sincere religious beliefs moti- expert practitioners of the craft,” Rabbi of the talmidim were involved in so rah. After opening remarks and divrei vating his objection.” Menken concluded, “and that was not many “extra” Torah li’shmah Torah- brachah from Rabbi Menchel, YHT prin- “The premise of the case was pa- what the Founding Fathers envisioned learning opportunities. cipal, the students were privileged to tently absurd,” said Rabbi Yaakov Men- as American values. False accusations Before morning t’fi lah, groups of stu- hear inspiring divrei chizuk from Rabbi ken, Managing Director of the CJV. of bigotry demonstrate intolerance for dents could be found learning together Shmuel Marcus, the Rabbi of the Young “Bigotry has always been understood those of different views and limit their with Rabbi Dov Fried or in their own Israel of Queens Valley and a magid shi- as discrimination against individuals. freedoms, and as the Supreme Court small chaburos, learning Mishnayos. Dur- ur at the Lander College for Men. The Leftist groups attempted to elevate determined, it was those who tried to ing breakfast, large numbers of talmi- program ended with spirited dancing same-sex marriage to be a fundamen- punish Phillips for expressing his reli- dim learned Gemara Maseches Makos and singing and a Carlos and Gabby’s tal matter of identity, such that not gious beliefs in practice must ask them- with Rabbi Dov Fried. Their desire to in- seudas mitzvah. What a way to honor baking a wedding cake would be akin selves: Is that the America in which crease their learning opportunities often student learning! to refusing service to blacks or Jews. they would want to live?”

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Urban DNA Barcoding Symposium At Central ach year, the Cold Spring Harbor ject, in which qualifi ed high school stu- Laboratory DNA Learning Center dent teams from all over New York City Esponsors an Urban Barcoding Pro- learn to use DNA Barcoding as a technique to explore New York City’s native biodiversity. This year, students in Mrs. Ruth Fried’s AP Biology class, under the guidance of Mrs. Shulamith Biderman, participated in the project, and presented their fi ndings on Thursday, May 24, at the DNA Barcoding Symposium at Manhattan Med- ical College. Bailey Fink, Sarah Harris, and Leeba Sullivan presented “Cilantro, or No?” in Fatir, and Elizabeth Kalantarov presented analyzed three types of bananas in a paper which they demonstrated that cilantro is “Which Berries are Most Genetically Simi- titled “Very APEELing DNA.” They found genetically more similar to certain Chi- lar to Roses?” in which they demonstrated that while Cavendish bananas and plan- nese aromatic herbs than to carrots and the genetic similarity between roses and tains are genetically very similar, lady fi n- celery, the plants with which it was pre- strawberries, and suggested that strawber- ger bananas are actually more similar to viously classifi ed based on phenotype. ries could be used as a substitute for roses tomatoes and eggplants than the other two Their work demonstrated the importance in medical situations in which roses cause banana species. All of the projects drew on of DNA Barcoding in improving taxo- negative side effects. the biodiversity of Queens, making use of nomic accuracy. Devorah Feldman, Eliana Finally, Yael Laks and Tehila Rothbort its herbs, fruits, and fl owers.

Central Wildcats Celebrate An Amazing Season At Athletic Awards Dinner his past week, Central (Yeshiva Uni- versity High School for Girls) paid Ttribute to its student athletes to celebrate an exceptionally fantastic year of fun, personal growth, and stellar team- work. The athletes and their families attended our Athletics Awards Dinner. The ceremony commenced with opening remarks by Mrs. CB Neugroschl and a beautiful d’var Torah from one of the senior athletes, Ashira Farkash. The awards ceremony was uplifting and sportsmanlike, with palpable camaraderie as every team wholeheartedly cheered on their award- winning members. Thank you to Mrs. Miriam Goldberg and all our parent cheer- leaders for joining in on our wildcat pride. A special thank you goes to Mrs. Lynda Smith for an amazing year of coordinating our athletics program. Thank you to all of our coaches and captains for all of their hard work this year.

Nachat And Brachot At YSZ hat better way can parents spend fourth grade boys proudly displayed their a Sunday morning than to attend knowledge and skill of Parashiyot Vayei- Wan incredible siyum at Yeshiva shev and Miketz in Chumash and in Mish- Sha’arei Zion and to revel in the sight nayot Masechet Brachot. The parents were of their children succeeding and grow- treated to a window of the daily accom- ing in Torah knowledge? Rabbi Akilov’s plishments at Yeshiva Sha’arei Zion, while

getting an impressive sample of what the come Torah scholars. The parents applauded boys are capable of doing. with approval. The program ended with a Rabbi Akilov, our master rebbe and com- lavish lunch and snacks for all the students munity leader, shared how he was not and family members to enjoy. What better zocheh as a child to be introduced to the way can parents spend a Sunday morning!? amazing teachings of the Mishnah, and how May our children continue to be a source of these boys now have a great advantage to be- nachat to all of am Yisrael!

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YTM Pre-1A Celebrates First Siddurim he excitement was palpable as the and preparation for the special event. The Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe’s Pre-1A talmi- moros taught and explained to the boys Tdim celebrated the momentous occa- many beautiful songs about t’fi lah, which sion of receiving their fi rst siddurim in the the boys sang so beautifully. At each party, presence of their parents and grandparents. Rabbi May, the Menahel, spoke to the boys Having spent the school year learning to about the priceless gift of t’fi lah that we read, the boys are now prepared to learn are able to speak to Hashem every day, concluded with a celebratory reception Badalov, Morah Gitty Rockove, Morah how to daven from a siddur. and how proud he, the Yeshiva, and their of fresh fruits, pastries, candy, snacks, and Sharona Izrailova, and Morah Shana Kraft This past Sunday and Monday mornings, families are that the boys have reached this beverages, sponsored by Seasons. The Ye- – for assisting the boys in developing their each Pre-1A class received their siddurim milestone. shiva is grateful to Rabbi Bookson, Morah k’riah skills. Thank you to the Herstein, at their class Siddur Party. The boys have Each boy was personally called up, and Lea Karpf, Morah Frumit Fruchtzweig, and Osofsky, Roman, Tchatchanachvili, and been anticipating this huge milestone and Rabbi May presented each talmid with Morah Reitzy Weiner – as well as their as- Zimmerman families for dedicating the have put in much effort in their practice his own personalized siddur. The parties sistants: Morah Eva Lesher, Morah Mazal siddurim. SKA’s Year-End Carnival he end-of-year program of the Stel- new addition this year to the festivities la K. Abraham High School for Girls and was greatly enjoyed. Faculty and staff Twas an absolute blast! The expan- members brought their children to share sive grounds of the school on Wednesday, in the fun, and everyone had a terrifi c May 30, were fi lled with infl atables, rides, time before the advent of fi nals and Re- and Rita’s Ices. Horseback riding was a gents exams.

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Yeshiva University Women’s Organization To Hold Annual Gala Event June 13 Arlene Fox Of Brooklyn To Be Honored At Metropolitan Opera House For Her Service

he Yeshiva University Women’s to name a few of the organizations she Organization (YUWO) will hold its supports. Tannual benefi t gala on Wednesday, YUWO was founded in 1924 to raise June 13. Participants will attend a lunch- funds to build the fi rst student dormi- eon at the Grand Tier at the Metropolitan tories, and their mission of providing Opera House at Lincoln Center on West food, clothing, and funds for the stu- 62nd Street. This will be followed by a dents’ personal welfare has continued performance of American Ballet Theater’s until this day. The President’s Soci- Romeo & Juliet. ety for Torah Chesed Endowment Fund YUWO will honor Arlene Fox for more provides monthly stipends for under- than two decades of service to the organi- graduate students with fi nancial needs zation as a board member and active vol- not covered by scholarships, including unteer. She will be accepting the award food, clothing, textbooks, healthcare, in memory of her late husband, Moshe and more. YUWO also supports educa- Yehuda Fox z”l. In addition to being ac- tional programs on campus, Shabbatons tive in YUWO, Fox held presidential and throughout the year, the Torah Chesed vice-presidential positions in Emunah of Counseling Center Fund for medical and America for almost half a century. She counseling needs, and general scholar- is also a member of the Zionist Organi- ship support. zation of America, Americans for a Safe Learn more about the event at www. Israel, and the Kingsway Jewish Center, yu.edu/yuwo. AArlenerlene FoxFox

Rivka Laufer Bikur Cholim extends their sincere condolences to Eugen Gluck and family upon the loss of his dear wife and their mother,

Jean Gluck A”H, one of our dedicated founders who left this world, but whose legacy of chesed will be remembered forever.

Fran Laufer Founding President Pearl Pinter Treasurer Sara Teicher & Lauren Nelson Queens Presidium Rozan Rosenthal Secretary

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At 6:15 p.m., the At 8:45 p.m., Chazaq At 7:00 p.m., the MAY Young Israel of Kew and Congregation Fleetwood Syna- Gardens Hills will gogue will hold a Bet El will present At 7:30 p.m., Congre- hold the second lec- fundraiser at Citi gation Etz Chaim of a talk for women Field. Watch the Shabbos ture in its Summer 13 Tuesday 9 Wednesday 26 Mets battle the Pitts- Kew Gardens Hills Shabbos Afternoon by Dr. Tamar Perl- burgh Pirates and will present its Lecture Series for men and women. Yisro- man on “Hard Conversations with Your support the Fleetwood Synagogue (Mount 6 Shiur HaChodesh el Hacohen will speak on the topic, “Un- Wednesday Wednesday Vernon, NY) at the same time. One ticket for Women by Pre-Adolescent and Beyond.” At Bet El derground to Independence.” per $18 contribution to the shul. Get three Women (147-19 73rd Avenue). Professor Ne- (180-01 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows). tickets for a $45 contribution. To order, chama Price will speak on the topic, “Hap- At 9:00 a.m., JEP will Free admission. For more information, please email Rabbi Daniel Rosenfelt at pily Ever After? The Marriage of Moshe hold its annual please call 718-285-9132 or email events@ Rabbirosenfelt@Ô eetwoodsynagogue.org. and Tziporah.” Suggested donation $5. Queens Breakfast at chazaq.org. the Young Israel of

At 8:00 p.m., Chazaq and Shaare Emunah Sunday 10 Hillcrest (169-07 Jew- JULY will present a talk by Rivka Malka Perl- el Avenue, Hillcrest). From 6:30 to 9:30 man on “The Feminine Formula for Turn- Honorees Rabbi Chaim & Sunni Pearl, Al- p.m., the Jewish Chazaq will hold its ing Pain into Power.” At Shaare Emunah sixth annual Big Event. bert & Ilana Aranbaev, Solomon & Susanna Education Pro- Sephardic Congregation of the Five Towns Details to follow. Matatov, Azariy & Avital Yusupov, Shmuli (539 Oakland Avenue, Cedarhurst). Free ad- Friday gram will hold a & Leah Burger, Uriel & Shifra Nashofer. For 15 mission. For more information, please call kiruv event at the Sunday more information, please visit JEPQueens. 15 718-285-9132 or email [email protected]. com or call 781-544-5213. Young Israel of Forest Hills. Carlebach Kabalas Shabbos, explanation of T’Ó lah. At 6:30 p.m., Queens At 8:15 p.m., Chazaq and Congregation From 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., Chazaq, the QJCC, Hatzolah will hold its Tov will present a talk by Rabbi Paysach Sumptuous meal with singing, stories, and Councilman Rory Lancman will pres- Premier Men’s Event Krohn at Congregation Tov (68-58 147th and table vs. table game competition. If ent a children’s Jewish cultural carnival at the Queens Muse- Street, Kew Gardens Hills). Free admission. in the yard of Lander College (75-31 150th you know anyone who would gain from Monday 23 um. Lavish barbecue, Men and women are invited. For more in- Street, Kew Gardens Hills). Free admission. a beautiful Shabbos experience, please wine tasting, rafÀ es. formation, please call 718-285-9132 or email Performance by Ohad. For more information, please call 718-285- [email protected]. contact [email protected] or call $180 per person. To RSVP, please call 917-717- 9132 or email [email protected]. 718-544-5213. 2131 or visit queenshatzolah.org/bbq. At 8:45 p.m., Chazaq and Congregation Bet El will present a talk for women by Dr. At 7:00 p.m., Chazaq will present a yeshi- Tamar Perlman on “Beyond LEGOS and vah registration open house event for ABCs. Rising to the Challenges of an In- parents of Jewish public school students timidating World.” At Cong. Bet El (180-01 in the Yeshiva of Central Queens (147-37 th Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows). Free ad- 70 Road, Kew Gardens Hills). Sponsors mission. For more information, please call will be on-site. Refreshments. For more in- 718-285-9132 or email [email protected]. formation, please call 718-285-9132 or email [email protected]. From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Career From 3:00 to 6:00 Connect of the Cen- p.m., Chazaq will tral Queens Y-Samu- hold a Seniors Event Friday 8 el Field Y, New York at the Young Israel State Senator Joseph Tuesday 12 of Queens Valley Addabbo Jr., and New York City Comptrol- (141-55 77th Avenue, Your business can sponsor TO ADD YOUR EVENT ler Scott Stringer will hold a Job Fair at the Kew Gardens Hills) featuring talks and a the QJL Community Calendar. TO OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR, Central Queens Y (67-09 108th Street, Forest barbecue picnic. Free admission. Men and PLEASE EMAIL THE EVENT, DATE/TIME, PLACE, Please contact Yaakov at 718-880-2622 or e-mail AND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION TO: Hills). Register now at www.cqy.org/job- women welcome. RSVP preferred to 347- [email protected] [email protected] fair. 397-9616.

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BBIRTHSIRTHS Iser and Yocheved Abramovitz upon the birth of twin granddaughters, born to Ya’akov Abraham and Ahuva Abramovitz Rabbi Marty and Yaffa Katz upon the birth of their granddaughter Brocho Yitta, born to their children Yitzy and Bina Katz Pinchas and Naomi Saar on the birth of a daughter. Mazel Tov to the grandparents Elliot and Phyllis Katten Barry and Sarah Simanowitz on the birth of a grandson to their children Yaakov and Meira Simanowitz of Baltimore

BBARAR AANDND BBATAT MMITZVAHSITZVAHS Shmuel and Gitty Siebenberg on the bar mitzvah of their son Tzvi Dov

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CONTINUED FROM P. 1 Now I don’t know what to do. I can’t see myself living with one, let alone two cats! bow to fi nd an adorable puppy inside. I It goes against everything that I was taught have a friend who owns a cat, and she abso- growing up! I looked into the matter and lutely adores it. I’m not much of a cat lover, some people hold that it is asur to own but I can understand why people love hav- pets (or, at least, inappropriate), while oth- ing a furry friend that loves you uncondi- ers say that it’s fi ne. I don’t know if I can tionally living with them. change my whole philosophy about pets. But not all are pet people. My sister and Even if I did, I think that if someone owns mother don’t like pets. I have a few friends a pet, then the house is never fully clean. that are deathly afraid of dogs. Then there There would always be pet hair around or are those who don’t own pets because they kitty litter or spilled food next to the bowl. “heard it’s not allowed in the Torah.” Eve- Had I known there were pets involved, I ryone has his or her own reason – which may have passed on dating her. Now that brings me to the subject of this article. A I got to know her, she’s pretty cool. I never gentleman wrote to me, saying that he thought to ask about pets when my class- not accepting the cats that this woman houses or apartments with pets. I also know didn’t know the girl he was dating owned mate told me about this girl. I know that loves with all of her heart? Yes, you would of people without pets who live in a dirty, pets and (getting back to another article if things get serious with her, my parents have to speak with your parents, but per- fi lthy, smelly home. What’s their excuse? of mine) that was a deal-breaker for him. would have an issue with not one, but two haps things can be worked out. Dan, you may be putting the cart before Had he known about the pet situation be- the horse on this issue. See how things pro- fore he had gone out with her, he may have gress and then you can make a decision. If refused the date altogether. But they went “None of my friends or cousins own pets other than fish or turtles. I things work out for the best and this wom- out, and he thinks he likes her. an really cares about you, she may be will- Dear Goldy: just thought this was ‘the rule ’” ing to make a compromise as well (give the I have been dating a girl for a couple cats to her parents or a friend). You had said of weeks. Our fi rst couple of dates were you would not have started dating her had nice. We were set up through a classmate cats. They would try to convince me to get Third, I can agree with what you are say- you known about the cats. But you are dat- of mine and we kept the fi rst date casual her to get rid of the cats (maybe take them ing, when it comes to a house never being ing her and she has cats. Cross each bridge and met at a Starbucks. For our second date back to her parents). fully clean if there is a pet afoot. But I do as you get to it. we went to Central Park. I decided that we This may seem like a trivial issue, but to know of some people who have immaculate Hatzlachah to you all! should have a formal date, and so for our me it’s not. Any advice? third date I made dinner reservations and Dan Goldy Krantz is an LMSW and a lifelong Queens resident, guest lecturer, and author of picked her up at her apartment. The room- the shidduch dating book, The Best of My Worst and children’s book Where Has Zaidy mate answered the door and invited me Dan, thank you for the letter. Gone? She can be contacted at [email protected]. inside until my date was ready. I was only I, too, have heard some people say that in the apartment for two minutes before I it’s “asur” to have a pet that has to be fed on spied a cat. Instantly my antennae went up Shabbos. Yet, my cousins and friends have and I felt disgusted. pets so… My parents raised their children telling First thing fi rst: You indicated that you us that pets that had to be fed on Shabbos are in the beginning phases of this rela- were “asur” because it was “muktzah” to tionship. I wouldn’t start to think of asking feed them on Shabbos. I took my parents at her to give away her pets just yet. Yes, it is their word. None of my friends or cousins something that bothers you, but for all you own pets other than fi sh or turtles. I just know, things may end over an issue that is thought this was “the rule.” I know now not cat-related. that it’s not “the rule” and there are Jews Second, sometimes people make accom- who own dogs, cats, birds, lizards, but it’s modations for ones whom they love. I’m still foreign to me. So I was very shocked not saying that you have to go against your when I saw the cat in the apartment. upbringing when it comes to pets, but if While on the date, I asked the girl about things work out and the cats are a real part the cat, secretly hoping that it belonged to of this woman’s life and she can’t see her- her roommate. She told me that the cats self parting with them, I wouldn’t make her were hers. Cats? Plural? Like in more than choose between the cats or you. Can you one? She had two cats. From what I under- see yourself compromising on this issue if stood, she has had the cats since she was a things work out? You can agree not to buy teenager, and when she moved out of her any other pets (even when these pets have parents’ house, she took the cats with her. passed on), but can you really see yourself

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Vol. VII No. 22 (#264) • June 7, 2018 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] 49 RReal-Lifeeal-Life Reflections Sarah Shalek (Newcomb) perhaps some of that group need pressure/ guidance in order to progress toward marriage, I am told. I encourage singles to get off Persistence the fence and marry, and my real estate clients toward purchasing property. I am blessed to n admirer approached Rabbi Feiner their lives on “hold.” They may suffer from be vibrant and a giver of love as a mother, su- at a wedding and inquired about me. unworthiness, never letting anyone get too per-savta, real estate agent, writer, friend, pet AThe rabbi told him I am the mother close, guarding themselves from vulner- mother, daughter, neighbor, soul sister, serv- company you keep.” I surround myself with of Yosef Newcomb and to realize what that ability – including the ability to receive and ant of the public, and most importantly serv- the doers – and a support team, including my means. He also said I am resilient, consider- live fully, otherwise known as “deprivation ant of Hashem and encourager to many. I am 12-step program, which I will attend forever ing all the diffi culties I have overcome, and by choice.” In essence they have let the past truly humbled by the outpouring of care. although the situation that brought me there that I am “very persistent.” Rabbi Feiner is dictate the present/future. It is the saddest I dream of a marriage of true connection is no longer part of my life. Talk is cheap. Per- perceptive. He felt he knew me. I am easy thing imaginable because it does not have and acceptance, where people evolve into sistence and consistency is the only way to- to read – by choice. I was walking with Reb- to be this way. We do not have to follow in their best selves, building together in ruchni- ward accomplishment and growth. Someone betzin Turk over Shabbos when someone we the footsteps of unhealthy role models. It is yus and gashmiyus and believe it is only mo- asked me again about maintaining weight know said, “Two special neshamos. Do you never too late to heal the past. ments away. As much as I have accomplished, loss and improved health. There is no easy know each other long?” Only 32 years. It takes A teenager was harmed and her fi rst incli- I know full well that once I am grounded in answer that I know of. Decide. Do it with de- consistency to build a relationship of depth. nation was to come to my house. Someone marriage I will be able to blossom fully in all termination. Keep doing it – even when it is Not the shallow kind. I speak of the real con- called it a “safe haven.” It wasn’t always. I areas of life. Ultimately I will have to make hard. Even when we do not want to. If we nections. The ones with shared truths, deep worked hard to create that atmosphere. Nor- my choices and hope they are correct. I trust suffer a setback, walk away from guilt and hugs, and tears. Where we mutually let our- mally on Fridays I do a review of the week Hashem. I continue to daven hard for clarity. rather get right back on track. Efforts matter, selves be known. Someone told me I was and how I have grown. I do this persistently I believe Hashem is guiding me as I continue not only results. We must keep the focus on glowing and they follow my storyline when and consistently. This week, in preparation to take life one day at a time. What does con- priorities. Instead of running around all the they don’t get to see me. I love the feedback, of an important chapter closing in my life, cern me as I practice patience is what I heard time with multiple distractions, better to including those of you who connect to sim- I did a review of the past 14 months or so at a shivah house yesterday. I heard a widow choose important goals and place the focus ply share your dreams, concerns, and every- and was astounded to fi nd myself unrecog- say she had a 50+-year loving and bonded there. We cannot possibly excel in everything thing in between. I pray for the right words nizable. I am no longer afraid to be seen or marriage. I heard her son say we must cher- at once. Have a rav for guidance and to listen to offer encouragement and comfort to each known. Setting and accomplishing goals is ish every moment and that he cannot believe to. Pray for continued success in all things. of you. It is such a brachah and I am grateful. liberating and energizing. We must consist- he will never see his father again. It reminds This morning I gave out a lot of love and A family member and I went to a doctor ently nurture our relationships with loved me that we never know what each new day chizuk. It left me feeling fulfi lled. A rav told who has been following the progress long- ones/family, with Hashem, our health, our will bring, and therefore we must live fully me I am changing the face of the community term. He said, “Don’t ever come back; now business, and ourselves or there will be con- today and every day. We dare not put our with my writing, espousing hope and baring take your message of recovery out to the sequences. It is only a matter of time. lives on hold or pause. my heart and soul. We can spread ahavah. world – you made it.” To me he said, “And The question I ask myself now is: Is it pos- Rebbetzin Kigel is in Poland and wrote, Submit to Hashem’s will. I heard at a shiur you – you are the role model of a champion sible to be too persistent? Meaning, are there “How many Holocaust survivors whose rela- that we will ultimately watch a “fi lm” of our mother in your community and beyond; you times where we should give up? I do not pre- tives perished wish they could say “I love you” life, and the worst part is watching it over never gave up.” We hugged, cried, and reveled tend to know the answer to this. Many of you one more time?” I will share that my loved in the version where we made all the right in our moment of pride and gratitude. I took have contacted me regarding why I have not ones know I love and appreciate them be- choices, meaning what it could have been in those words, which rang true: “I never give gotten married immediately now that I am cause I tell and show them often. Cherished instead of what it was. Oy. Let’s not let this up.” The admirer above told me he wants to free for less than two months and have had is the word I have been told is what I deserve, happen, friends. Our hishtadlus is opening “catch my energy, which is intoxicating.” I did multiple offers. I have answered you all as and to look for this in my zivug sheini. I have the channels for Hashem’s blessing. not always have it accessible. I re-read Run- honestly as possible and I know you mean witnessed this in other families, and though I was relentlessly pursued for business ning on Empty over Shabbos, which speaks well. I am wondering if the goal is simply to it is hard for me to imagine, I await my turn. purposes by a real estate broker who became about emotional neglect in childhood. As a “be married,” or to be in a loving marriage. I am I know how to cherish others and I know a close friend. Shouldn’t we relentlessly pur- result, some people have become “numb,” more than a temporarily unhitched woman. It it is a blessing. I also know there is nothing sue lofty goals, spiritual connection, and unaware of their feelings or purposely keep is not as though I was never married, whereas greater than bonded love and affection in learning seders, deep, loving relationships, marriage, as Hashem instructs and warns us selfl ess giving to others, self-care, including against remaining alone, and I will submit to guarding our health – which is a gift, and as Hashem ultimate authority and endeavor to we are commanded – with exercise, eating carry out and accept His will with courage. habits, following doctors’ orders and treat- I saw a sign on the building next to my of- ment regimens persistently and consistently fi ce at Keller Williams, saying, “G-d answers with measurable results, and, it goes without prayers.” Indeed, he does. saying, enlisting support as needed? Let’s be Someone asked me if my neighbor con- someone who can be counted on. I am here. tinues her WhatsApp dvar Torah. Again – “the Always. 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Dressing For Dates Myth 1: When you’re going on a date, you can come as you are. Myth 2: When you’re going on a date, you have to get dressed up fancy. Truth: You need to take the middle ground.

es, this topic showed up on my so- will allow you to come off as healthy cial media feed. and active. Y When you’re in shidduchim, I usually recommend a base outfi t of you need to make sure you present the neutrals with a pop of color near your real you to the man you’re dating. Of face for most situations. And it can work course, this leaves some women saying here too as long as you add the pop of to themselves that this means they don’t color. But you can also wear secondary have to make any major effort. After all, neutrals or even brights for your base he should love the real you. But if you’re outfi t. If you wear the same color head- not dressed right, then you’re not pre- to-toe, you’ll get a long line to elongate senting him with the real you. and slim the body. You’ll get the same From me, you get the truth. effect if you go with the same value If you’re in shidduchim and going on (lightness or darkness) and saturation dates, you do not have to get dressed (richness and brightness) head-to-toe. No you’ll look feminine without being girly. up fancy unless the specifi c date is matter what, you must have a fl attering And if you have so-called “non-feminine” supposed to be formal. Most shidduch color near your face. Color is feminine to marry women and they want to see interests, go ahead and share that; it is a dates are dressy-casual, so wearing fancy and it works. that. But notice I said “feminine” and not part of who you are and you should not clothes would make you look overdone Of course you need a fun accessory. A “girly.” Maybe you’re not a girlie-girl and feel bad about it. and high-maintenance. That’s not the colorful print scarf or a bold necklace are that’s okay. You don’t have to dress with Remember that you’re trying to pre- impression you want to make. good. So are fun earrings or an armful of girly effects like ruffl es if you don’t like sent the real you. If you dress like a The statement you want to make is bracelets. Just stick with one showstop- that (I myself am a girlie-girl and I don’t healthy, active, mature woman who can this: “I’m a healthy, active, mature wom- per at a time. These all come off femi- like a lot of froufrou). Keep your outfi t handle the responsibilities of marriage, an who can handle the responsibilities nine, so go with that. simple and add only a few feminine then he’ll get just the right impression of marriage and family.” In order to It’s a good idea to have a bag with you. touches, like a great scarf or jewelry, and and you’ll feel right. Hatzlachah. make that statement, you have to dress You won’t need to carry much, but you right. Remember that you are a healthy, should have ID, lip color, powder, keys, active, mature woman who can han- and extra money (I’m a bit old-fashioned dle the responsibilities of marriage. So in my belief that a gentleman should pay dressing that way means you are show- for most dates, but it’s a good idea to be ing him the real you. prepared to pay your own way just in

If your hair is curly, please do not straighten it. Curls are soft and feminine, so slather them with conditioner and wear them naturally

From the ground upward… case). Make sure your bag is clean, neat, As usual, you need real shoes. Flats and refi ned. A simple pocketbook, like or low heels are both fi ne. Don’t go too what you’d take to work, is fi ne. So is a high. Since you want him to look at your larger clutch bag. face, it’s best to stick with neutral shoes. A basic face of makeup is all you need. If you have a pair of fl ats with sneaker Avoid any heavy mask looks. Even out soles, those are fi ne, but avoid real your skin, conceal as needed, defi ne sneakers unless you know that the date your eyes, and add subtle color to cheeks is casual and will feature a lot of walk- and lips. If you need vision correction, ing. In warmer weather you may avoid lenses are best because the view of your hose if you wish, but in cooler weather eyes is unobstructed, but glasses are fi ne wear hose or tights as needed. if the frames fl atter you. For your base outfi t, a dress or skirt- Make sure your hair is in a style and and-top outfi t are both good. Try to go color that fl atter you. While it’s okay to with an A-line skirt here. A-line skirts are pull the top back so that it doesn’t fall not only universally fl attering, but they in your face, try to wear most of it down come off soft, which in turn comes off for a softer, feminine effect. If your hair feminine. If your skirt is A-line, then you is curly, please do not straighten it. Curls need a fi tted top with it (not skin-tight). are soft and feminine, so slather them If your skirt is straight (which is fi ne if it with conditioner and wear them natu- fl atters you), then you can wear a more rally. If your hair is naturally straight, try blousy top for that softer effect. Either to wear a tousled look instead of stick- way, you need to add a softer element straight. somewhere. Do not forget the impor- You’ll notice I used the word “femi- tance of fi t and fl attery; those are what nine” a lot. I meant it. Men are looking

Meira E. Schneider-Atik is a wardrobe organizer, personal shopper, jewelry designer, and fashion writer/blogger and speaker. She helps women look great while saving time, effort, and money, all within tznius guidelines, and she’ll add to that with custom-designed jewelry. Read more about her ideas on her blog- www.truetzniutistruebeauty.wordpress.com. She also has a YouTube channel, “Look Your Best in Mitpachot,” where she does head-wrapping tutorials, and she is also available for private demonstrations. She can be reached at (718) 644-6135 or at [email protected].

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ne of the fi rst driving concepts a light determined by a stop line, crosswalk, child is exposed to is related to stop or point nearing the intersection roadway Olights. From a young age, children that you can see cross traffi c, you have not relate to the concept of assigning meaning violated the law. The issue becomes when to each of the three colors in a standard a light turns yellow and you literally have a traffi c light. In their minds, green means second or two to estimate whether or not go, yellow means slow, and red means stop. you have enough time to get into the in- Somehow, once a person receives their tersection before the light changes to red. driver’s license, the colors seem to become This, in a nutshell, is the primary reason blurred. Green remains go, yellow becomes people get red-light tickets. a signal to accelerate, and the fi rst second For the most part, drivers do not have of a red becomes a suggestion to stop, rath- death wishes, and recognize that if their er than a requirement. light is red, the traffi c on the perpendicu- When discussing red lights in New York, lar street has a green light. Obviously a an obvious distinction exists between New police offi cer can also err on what he saw, York City and most lights outside of New but what accounts for the high volume of many excuses for going through a red light. guarantee. Less clear-cut excuses are when York City. At many intersections in New red-light tickets being written are people They include: medical emergencies such the driver feels himself in jeopardy. This has York State governed by traffi c lights, you miscalculating what distance they could as a husband driving his wife who is in la- come into play when a cab driver is threat- may turn right when the light is red. Before cover during the span of the yellow light. bor to the hospital, a Hatzolah volunteer ened by his passenger and runs a red light doing so, you must come to a complete to alert the police, or where one feels the stop, check the intersection for vehicles driver in the car behind him/her is placing and pedestrians, and when safe proceed Over the 27 years I have been helping people fight traffic violations his life in jeopardy somehow. Excuses that with your right turn. However, in New York I have heard many excuses for going through a red light. are not valid and seldom lead to a dismissal City it is illegal to make a right on red ex- include: I needed to use the restroom; I was cept at a handful of intersections where late to a meeting; the road was slippery and it is clearly noted by a traffi c sign. Please A vehicle traveling at a given speed covers responding to a call, a car transporting hu- I was afraid to slide; I thought the car be- note that even where permitted you can 1½ times that in feet in a second. If you are man organs, and a psychiatrist following hind me was going to hit me if I stop. One receive a ticket for turning on red if it is traveling at 30 mph, in a second you would an ambulance transporting his suicidal must always remember that if you are is- determined by either a police offi cer or a cover 45 feet. When a light turns yellow, patient to the hospital. If you have proper sued a ticket you will need to convince a camera that you did not stop long enough. therefore, you should be within 100 feet of documentation, most rational judges will prosecutor or a judge that your reason out- Some states require drivers to stop at a the intersection or prepare to stop. Obvi- dismiss the summons – though it is not a weighs the risk of running a red light. yellow light unless it is unsafe to do so. In ously, in these cases it is better to err on New York, however, a steady yellow light is the side of caution and stop. Terri B. Kalker, Esq., is the principal lawyer of the Law Offi ce of Terri B. Kalker, a law fi rm that, for a warning that the light is about to turn red. Over the 27 years I have been helping the past 25 years, concentrated on criminal and traffi c law. The fi rm is reachable via email at tbkesq@ If you enter the intersection on a yellow people fi ght traffi c violations I have heard nyticketlaw.com or phone: 718-793-1900. 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By Rabbi Pesach Lerner urative machinery of oppression, it offends and Rabbi Yaakov Menken me.” He would have preferred to see He- bron with no “machinery” there to prevent he fi rst ordination banquet of the a repeat massacre of its Jewish visitors and Hebrew Union College (HUC) of Re- residents. Inverting the reality, he claimed Tform Judaism, held in Cincinnati in the Jews of Hebron see Arabs as “less truly 1893, did not go smoothly. A group of invit- human.” ed rabbis opened their menus, realized that Despite the above, HUC Interim Presi- the fi rst course was to be little-neck clams, dent Rabbi David Ellenson introduced He then went on to say that intermar- this ‘sorriest’ and most ‘riotous’ group of and immediately left. Chabon as a “moral voice,” emphasizing his riage is “the source of all human greatness,” ‘convicts’ Chabon has ever seen. Maybe he Fast forward 125 years to this year’s book dealing with “50 years of Israeli occu- while “endogamous marriage is a ghetto of hasn’t seen the virulent Jew-hatred that graduation and ordination ceremony of pation in Palestine” – a work inspired by his two.” He condemned Judaism in particular permeates Palestinian society. the Reform movement’s Hebrew Union meeting with BtS – and claimed the book is by saying that “any religion that relies on “I turned back to look at my brother, College – Jewish Institute of Religion, held especially relevant due to the relocation of compulsory endogamy to survive has, in who served in a combat unit in the Israel at the Stephen S. Wise Temple in Los An- the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. my view, ceased to make the case for its Defense Forces. He looked sick to his stom- geles, California, on May 14. Once again, ach. I got up from my seat and approached the abandonment of Jewish values was my family... I asked my mother if not see- too profound for some of those invited to Taking to the stage, Chabon wasted no time bashing Jewish self- ing me graduate would disappoint her. She bear – including at least one of the gradu- responded that she would feel ashamed to ates. defense, Judaism, and the Jewish People see me walk on that stage after what had The reason, in this case, was the keynote been said. We stood up and left the sanctu- speech by Michael Chabon, a well-known ary. Standing outside, I was nearly brought leftist and anti-Israel activist, a past col- Taking to the stage, Chabon wasted no continued validity in the everyday lives to tears as I heard the crowd of Jews give laborator with the discredited anti-Israel time bashing Jewish self-defense, Judaism, of human beings.” He said he fi nds Passo- Chabon a thunderous applause. group “Breaking the Silence.” and the Jewish People. He maligned Is- ver depressing, given his belief that Y’tzias “For someone who presents himself as Chabon had led a tour of Judea togeth- rael’s security barrier, built to prevent fur- Mitzrayim (the Exodus from Egypt) “is all an intellectual – steeped in nuance – Mi- er with that organization, during which ther atrocities such as the Dolphinarium, just a bunch of baloney.” chael Chabon has a remarkable ability to he called the occupation “the most griev- Sbarro, and Park Hotel suicide bombings. At least one graduate, Morin Zaray, left present a one-dimensional reality in which ous injustice I have ever seen in my life.” “Anywhere you look, it is and has always in protest. In an op-ed in the LA Jewish the Jews are evil oppressors and the Pal- Regarding the Cave of the Patriarchs, he been a hand of power drawing the bounda- Journal, Zaray wrote: “I know that the same estinians are powerless victims, with no said: “To see that place being dishonored ries, putting up the separation barriers and wall he said he despised enabled me to live agency, no responsibility, and no blame. and made less sacred and less holy by the propagandizing hatred and fear of the peo- a normal life and to use the bus as a young Such a careless disregard for depth and presence of this incredibly cruel and unjust ple on the other side of the wall. Security girl... It was as if horrifi c terror attacks machinery, some literal machinery and fi g- for some means imprisonment for all.” have never occurred against these Jews – CONTINUED ON P. 67

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Recap: Devori helps set up the dining Kochava and Vera playing a word game. room for Shabbos. Her father calls and she Kochava was a wiz at it. Vera and I just is frustrated that he won’t explain why he groaned as she kept beating us. sent her far away. She goes with Vera to the Vera said, “I hope you’ll sign up for the music room, and when Vera leaves to speak chesed at Girls Town.” with her mother, Devori fi nds herself drawn “What’s that?” to the piano and she begins to play. “Well, you know we do a certain number of hours for chesed. I fell in love with Girls “Actually, I like to write poems and sto- my brother on Shabbos when Daniel came e headed to the dining room Town because you can really make a differ- ries. Maybe I could share that with them.” home for Shabbos or Yom Tov.” where girls were lighting Shab- ence in these girls’ lives. Many come from I wasn’t sure if I would like to go to this “You have a big brother?” Wbos candles. The sweet notes of dysfunctional or abusive homes. It’s a safe Girls Town, but I thought maybe I would I hadn’t meant to speak about him but L’cha Dodi were still echoing in my mind haven for them. I teach them music. They try it out. somehow it had slipped out. “Well, yes. I as Tzivia wished me a good Shabbos. Sho- love it. I missed my girls. I haven’t seen … had one. He was 12 years older than me, so shana nodded towards me. them in two months.” Shabbos afternoon, a few girls gathered I always looked up to him. He wasn’t home Kochava joined us and we strolled to the Kochava said, “I want her to come with for a Pirkei Avos shiur. Vera, Kochava, and much because he went away to yeshivah, room where everyone was davening Kaba- me to Hadassah Hospital. I volunteer there I joined the group. They were learning the but we used to scrub the house and get so las Shabbos. as kind of a nurse’s assistant. I really want mishnah of how everything has its time excited whenever he would come home.” Hashem was helping me to feel part of to be a nurse.” and place. I didn’t tell her that the best thing we this school. I was making friends. I felt so “Well, medical things aren’t for me,” I I thought about that. It was such a deep did together was the piano duets. He was grateful for that. said. It’s great you like to do that, but I’m idea. I always loved Pirkei Avos because it so gifted on the piano. After davening, we all headed into the way too squeamish. I faint at the sight of made me think. Also, when I was little, my “What happened?” she asked. dining room. blood.” father used to learn it with me and Daniel. “He died,” I said. Rebbetzin Berman greeted everyone. “Really?” “Penny for your thoughts,” Vera teased. “You were lucky to have such a special Kochava was on for a d’var Torah. I helped I told her an embarrassing story of faint- We were fi nished with the learning ses- brother,” Vera whispered. Shoshana and Tzivia serve the chicken soup. ing in fi fth grade when a girl was describ- sion and headed outside for a walk as the I nodded. I didn’t want to talk about him Dessert was brownies and fruit cup. I ing graphic details of having her appendix sun was setting amethyst ribbons. anymore. It was too painful to remember brought around the tray of dessert and taken out. “I was thinking about Pirkei Avos and what happened. served myself only the fruit cup. Vera Kochava just rolled her eyes. how I used to learn it with my father and To be continued… smiled at me. Vera said, “So sign up with me. Do you I whispered in her ear: “Because of you, have something special you can share with Susie Garber is the author of Denver Dreams (a novel, Jerusalem Publications, 2009), Memora- I’m going to have to go shopping for a new the girls? What’s your hidden talent?” ble Characters…Magnifi cent Stories (Scholastic, 2002), Befriend (Menucha Publishers, 2013), The wardrobe.” Funny, she used the word hidden. Well, Road Less Traveled (Feldheim, 2015), fi ction serials and features in various magazines including She laughed and gave me a thumbs-up. piano was hidden. I wasn’t going to men- A Bridge in Time – historical fi ction serial (Binyan Magazine, 2017). She writes for the community The next day before lunch, I sat with tion that. column for the Queens Jewish Link and she writes the Queens page for Hamodia. She works as a writing consultant in many yeshivos and she teaches creative writing to students of all ages.

BBluelue AAndnd White Shmuel Sackett One ‘Very’ Is Not Enough

here is a mishnah in Pirkei Avos One second. What did they say? “Very, indeed very, very good, but you will only following: “I will bring him to the land that teaches us to be humble and very”? Correct! This was the fi rst time that realize it if you are very, very humble. to which he came and his offspring will Tmodest. The mishnah is short and this expression was used, and then, about Dearest friends, this is a powerful les- drive out (its inhabitants)” (BaMidbar direct to the point. While the lessons are 1,400 years later, Rabbi Levitas used that son for us all. With all the wonderful 14:24). Do you understand those words? great, the words are few. It is the fourth exact same expression, “very, very” when things about Israel, the modern state is just Because Kalev saw the good, his descend- mishnah in the fourth perek, and it starts teaching us about humility. There has to 70 years old, and in many ways it is still a ants will merit to drive out the enemy. with a basic teaching: “Rabbi Levitas of be a connection, but what is it? A connec- “work in progress.” The reason I want you This means they will merit to fi ght for Yavneh says, “Be very, very humble in tion between being humble and Eretz Yis- to come here is for that very reason! I want Israel! The Torah doesn’t say that his off- spirit…” Nothing fancy, nothing compli- rael? Puzzling, indeed! you to help build the country. I want you spring will sunbathe on the beach or shop cated – just some wise guidance to be in Mamilla. No, it doesn’t – because that’s very humble. There’s only one problem: a life for people who forgot the two les- It doesn’t say that we should be humble. Life here is not a “Pesach program” in Miami Beach; but on the sons of “very, very.” Rabbi Levitas teaches us to be very, very On one hand, “The land is very, very humble. Twice? But the Torah – yes, even good side, it’s not over in eight days good,” but on the other hand, when you the Oral Torah – rarely repeats words. come here, you need to be “very, very Every word is calculated and precise. humble in spirit.” Humble people work Why the need to write, “very, very”? Hold This riddle was solved, baruch Hashem, to plant trees, develop ideas, strengthen hard, sweat in the heat as they build the that question for a minute as we change by the Slonimer Rebbe in his masterpiece, the Army, and bring dreams to fruition. land, train night and day to fi ght the en- focus. the N’sivos Shalom. The Rebbe writes that All these need to be done because Israel emy, and are always ready to give and not In this week’s parshah, 12 men are sent there is a deep connection between hu- is young and still growing, maturing, and receive. That is the attitude a Jew needs to to spy the Land of Israel. We are all fa- mility and the Land of Israel. He states developing. Don’t come to Israel and ex- have when fulfi lling his or her destiny in miliar with this story of how ten of them that when one comes to live in Israel, he pect to be served. Life here is not a “Pesach making aliyah. came back with a negative report. Their must come with his humility and leave program” in Miami Beach; but on the good Come home, my brothers and sisters. 40 days of spying the land turned into 40 his pride in his old country. Far too many side, it’s not over in eight days. Come to the very, very good land and years of wandering in the desert, and we people expect to see the red carpet – af- Regarding Kalev, the spy who saw the bring your very, very humble spirit. You remember this tragic event each year, in ter all, “Do you know who I am??” They good in Israel, Hashem clearly says the will be very, very happy you did! part, by fasting on Tish’ah B’Av. But what come to Israel and always manage to fi nd did the two good spies have to say? They problems with the education, the health Shmuel Sackett is a 100% product of Queens. He was born in Middle Village and moved were Kalev and Yehoshua and their re- care, or the price of food. They have dif- to KGH shortly before his bar-mitzvah. He graduated from YCQ (1975) and YHSQ (1979). He port was not negative at all. They simply fi culty feeling comfortable in their new was Havurat Yisrael’s fi rst Youth Director (4 years) and started the fi rst 2 NCSY chapters said, “The land that we passed through, to surroundings because of one thing: They in Queens. Shmuel made aliyah in 1990 and co-founded Manhigut Yehudit, together with spy it out – the land is very, very good” forgot to pack their “humility” in their Moshe Feiglin. His website is www.JewishIsrael.org Sackett is married with 6 children and 4 (BaMidbar 14:7). suitcases! The Rebbe says that the land is grandchildren. He lives in Herziliya Pituach.

64 QueensJewishLink.com • 718-880-2622 • [email protected] Vol. VII No. 22 (#264) • June 7, 2018 See solution in this issue By: Yoni Glatt, [email protected] Down “Musical Translation” Difficulty Level: EASY 1. 1984 Leon Uris novel 35. Letters under shift, on many 2. Commentary on the Mishna comps 3. Like many a “Twilight Zone” 37. “Goldberg Variations” composer ending 38. Shmona, to Pablo 4. Tibetan monk or “Why?” 39. Former dictator Idi 5. Baruch follower 40. Worst possible, as a review 6. “From A to ___” (multivitamin ad 41. Fish eggs line) 42. Mr. Berlin, for short 7. Rock’s John 46. Greetings in 53- Across 8. “Iron Man” villain Obadiah 47. ___-de-sac 9. Where to meet Pac-Man? 49. Words not often heard under a 10. Like some Orthodox Jews chuppah 11. Biblical queen mother: II Kings 50. Combined, as assets 18:2 51. Strict Sabbath observer of 12. Diesel of “Boiler Room” antiquity 13. “___ Dream Will Do” (song from 52. “John Wick” star “Joseph...”) 54. ___ bet (owes money) 21. Opposite of paleo- 55. Amherst school, briefly 22. Airport sched. abbr. 58. Shape of a football field, in 25. While lead-in Australia 26. Most recent “Star Wars” film 59. Lymph gland 27. Russian ruler, once 60. Got big 29. Email option, for short 61. Nintendo DS competitor 30. Joey, for short 62. Shohei Ohtani’s team, on the 31. Writer Frank scoreboard 34. Hebron’s home: Abbr. 63. “___ ledodi, v’dodi li”

Across 1. Friday letters that precede “F” 28. Joseph’s hooded father? 56. 100 mg, say 4. Does nothing 32. Almodovar and Martinez 57. King who might pose a threat to 9. Notable Dead Sea company 33. Funnel-shaped 20, 28, 37, and 57-Across? 14. “Tell ___ About It” (Joel hit) 36. Actress Fisher in “The Great 61. “Ariel” poet Sylvia 15. Not level Gatsby” 64. Really enjoy a piece of babka 16. Former Israeli prime minister 37. Ruth’s squeezing husband? 65. Asher of literature 17. Rock sub genre 43. Summit 66. Yemen’s capital 18. Kind of ray 44. Trial’s partner 67. 18th Hebrew letter 19. CBS series that, oddly, was 45. French president Jacques, 1995- filmed in L.A. 2007 68. Gaza to Jericho dir. 20. Giant swimmers around 48. Poisonous grandfather of 69. Ark groupings Samuel’s mom? Moses? 70. Loads and loads 23. Singer India. or painter Aroch 53. Island capital whose name 71. Jewish Federation of Greater ___ 24. Priority for charities means “sheltered bay” Moines DIFFERENCES? 10 CAN YOU SPOT

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