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YARTZHEIT LICHT THAT LEAVE USERS were articles about him in other publications which the girl or boy may not realize that, hibited to put two diff erent species of ani- SHORTCHANGED such as the Yated, Hamodia, and others, but for dating, you need that extra touch (say mals under one yoke, why, paradoxically, Dear Editor, the only paper to mention that the Rav was for example: for a boy, wearing a tie, for a are some of us humans forced to endure Th is past Shabbos was my father’s yahrtz- a mohel was yours. And I thank you for that. girl, putting on some makeup, etc.). If said living in a locale with others who have such eit. I, of course, lit a yahrzeit candle, but by Rabbi Breslauer was not just a mohel, he from a place of caring and sensitivity, it may a diff erent teva than us? two on Shabbos aft ernoon, I noticed it was was a mohel for at least three generations of be in place. However, even that, if the boy Consider this a vent (full of hot-air con- out, and there was nothing Yiddish kinder. Not three years or even dec- or girl does not agree, I don’t think it low- sidering that the situation is way past the to be done. Can someone ades - three generations! I recall that he once ers the bar on their essence, and a shadchan point of no return). To phrase it delicate- shed some light on why it is walked on a snowstorm Shabbos morning all can present the boy or girl as they are. Having ly, had circumstances permitted it, I'd long that yahrzeit candles rarely the way to Pearl River to do a bris milah be- said that, the same applies to other aspects ago have chosen other options. stay lit for the entire course cause he didn’t want it to be done by a doctor! that may be very much part and parcel of Captive Crone of the yahrzeit? We are His mesiras nefesh for this mitzvah was not to who the person is. A shadchan is not a ther- talking about something be believed. apist. Other than just some subtle and gently NOT BAL TASHCHIS produced by yidden for I will never forget when the Rav came presented guidance, I don’t think a shadchan Dear Editor, yidden. How can a Yiddish company short many years ago to check my son before his should try to make-over or expect a diff erent Regarding feeding ducks with left over change a neshama? Not only that, but how bris. He walked in and said, "Did you know person to emerge with heavy advice that may challah and bread, there is no mitzvah if many times have I had to fi nd a neighbor on that I am a chacham?" We didn't understand well be unsolicited and unwelcome. Trying to food is used in a detrimental way. Just as a Yom Tov who still has a fl ame so that my what his point was or why he was telling us recreate an image of the person will backfi re not doing bal tashchis does not require one wife can light the neiros for the second night how smart he was. When we asked him why in the end, and like one of the shadchanim to eat an unhealthy quantity of food in or- of Yom Tov because, once again, the yahrzeit he is a chacham, he replied, "Chazal tell us, said, it may be gneivas daas. der to avoid "waste," using food in other candle which was supposed to last 24+ hours 'Aizehu Chacham? Haroeh Es Hanolad.' I've A point, somewhat connected to the detrimental ways is also not a fulfi llment of did not? come to see the nolad!" above, is that if a girl or boy is somewhat this mitzvah. Just because people have been I have tried glass ones and metal ones. I Yes, he was a chacham, a true talmid cha- picky, how do you think she or he feels feeding bread to ducks until now, does not have tried putting it in the freezer fi rst in hopes cham, and he will be sorely missed. Yehi Zi- when a shadchan is pushy and says: ‘you mean it's the right thing to do. People have that it won’t melt so fast. I even have lit it later chro Boruch. should know that other shidduchim I sug- also spoken loshon hara until now. I don't in the night on Yom Tov in hopes that it can N.M. gested for you were turned down because see anyone claiming that that makes it right. just make it to the next day’s licht benching but of your family situation,’ such as having sib- For those who are wondering what to to no avail. Others are troubled by this as well. REQUEST FOR A MONSEY MEVASER KIDS lings with special needs. Does a child who do with their bread, a simple idea that is do- I was in a shul before a Yom Tov when a Rav SECTION grew up with such nisyonos needs to hear able in most Monsey area homes is to create mentioned that to make sure the yahrzeit licht Dear Editor, that because of her situation, given to her a compost pile. Choose an area in your yard lasts, one should pour in some extra paraffi n I have to say that for a newspaper that has by none other than Hashem, her chances of and create the pile right on the ground, or oil. I haven’t tried that, but it seems that we are just started off , your paper is top notch. You marrying are compromised? Th ese children, in any container of your choice. You can put all trying to combat this issue instead of going have so many great sections that can be en- by the way, because of their having grown any organic materials into a compost pile, to the source of the problem and demanding joyed by many ages. Unfortunately, you do not up in a home with siblings that have special including left overs, peels, pits, seeds, rinds, change. have a kids section. As a young girl, I always needs, develop tremendous sensitivity and and bruised or rotten fruits/vegetables. I am deeply puzzled by manufacturers watched my father read the paper waiting for care towards others, honing them into beauti- Spoiled milk can be poured in as well. As who are yiddin selling a product to yidden the day that the paper would be age appropri- ful people of very high caliber. a bonus, aft er a few months, you will have shortchanging the Klal for want of a few ate for me. I would really appreciate a kids sec- Now, going back to my comment above, rich dark soil that will help any plant grow more pennies worth of wax. I am willing to tion being added so that more young readers when a girl or boy comes before a shadchan, better. So if you have a sandy area in your pay more for a yahrzeit candle that will actu- will be inspired to read your paper. Th ank you. oft en a total stranger, the person standing be- yard, you can put your compost right on ally last as long as it should. Having to buy a Sincerely, A Voracious Reader fore the shadchan is a product of her person- that area to improve it at no cost and with two-day or seven-day candle to make sure my ality, her upbringing, her life circumstances, little eff ort, all while careful not doing bal fl ame stays lit is just wrong on so many levels EDITOR’S REPLY: etc. How can any shadchan think that with taschis with any food. As another bonus, though. Instead, how about the companies Dear Voracious Reader, a ‘sagely advice’ here, a little brush up there, when your garbage bags do not contain off er a 32-hour candle? Th ey can continue You are not alone in anticipating a chil- etc., that they can change that 20 + year old food, you will greatly cut back and possibly to sell their 20-22 hour varieties for the same dren’s section in the Monsey Mevaser - and person? completely eliminate visits from night crit- price and charge more for the 32-hour candle given the large amount of interest in doing just Wishing us all much hatzlacha in fi nding ters who tear open bags in search of a meal, which I am sure most will be more than hap- that - we are happy to announce the debut of the bashert for all of our children. leaving you with a smelly mess. Win-win- py to pay more for as the piece of mind this our Kids Socks section. Check it out, and tell us Sincerely, In the Parsha win. (No bal tashchis, better soil, cleaner would off er would make it well worthwhile. what you think. We look forward to featuring outdoor trash area.) My father, a’h live in Stolin. He used to tell your work on our pages in the future. CHUTZPA IS GROWING Vichna Belsky me that in Stolin, to pay the Rav, it was the Dear Editor, law that only the Rav was allowed to sell can- RESPONSE TO SOCIAL SKILLS QUESTION Over the past twenty odd years, chutzpa THE NEED TO BE AWARE dles. In this way, the Rav had a parnassah in FROM A SHADCHAN’S PERSPECTIVE has catapulted off the charts! Picture this. I'm Dear Editor, lieu of being given a salary. Even the goyim Dear Editor, trudging slowly along the street minding my Your paper is so amazing. It’s what I wait bought candles from him (or perhaps it was In regards to the question posed to shad- own business when a school bus slows down for every other week these days. We fi nal- the Rebbetzin who actually ran the business). chanim in Issue 2 regarding if it would be nearby, and a boy calls out the window, "Do ly have a Monsey paper! You know what’s Th e more I think about it these days, the more advisable for shadchanim to off er advice you need help walking?" His buddies then happening near you - but not really what’s I realize that having the Rav sell the candles or guidance to a young man or woman as chimed in, mimicking him. Two nearby girls around you. was an advantage for those who bought them to how they present themselves, grooming, witnessed this and were likewise appalled. Stuff happening around you aff ects you from his household since I have no doubt that social skills and so on, I would like make Mind you, this wasn't an isolated incident, more than you realize - and much more the Rav of Stolin never shortchanged anyone the following comment. As a parent of chil- and by far not the worst. I can't let myself out now that we have Trump as our president. on the candles he sold. Th e manufacturers of dren in shidduchim, I am aware that my of the house without experiencing at least He is helping America a lot! We need to yahrzeit candles should only be as honest. kids, like all of us, may have shortcomings, one, if not several, disillusioning or convolut- know why our taxes go higher or lower. We Sincerely, unrealistic expectations, but. as far as so- edly-frustrating incidents per day. Even ex- need to know whether illegal aliens are kill- Burnt Out cial skills, grooming, and other ways that periences as "minor" as cars-or-carts hogging ing American citizens. We need to know if the a person may present themselves that falls my right-of-way, or cars parked with idling world is at peace or at war. REMEMBERING RAV BRESLAUER ZT’L ‘short’ of the norm, I am not sure that it is engines, thereby polluting the air unneces- Th anks for your considering having a pol- Dear Editor, the shadchan’s place to think that he can sarily. And don't let me get started again on itics column in the Money Mevaser. I read with great interest the article about change the person. Yes, there could be a personal aff ronts. Sincerely, A Fan of Politics Rabbi Breslauer in your inaugural issue. Th ere subtle thing that the shadchan can bring up, What I can't understand is this. If it's pro-

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Th e man then asked about his parents, where the rockets red glare: “Do we shave off who lived in Tel Aviv and were not very re- our beards to fi t the masks?” As Rabbi Label ligious. Rav Chaim answered that the man Lam tells it, “I heard from my teachers that should bring them to Bnei Brak immediate- Rav Chaim gave the same seemingly cavalier ly. Th e man brought his parents to Bnei Brak answer to all who asked: ‘On Purim you’ll two hours before Shabbos. wear your masks!’” Th at Friday night, a missile fell directly Th e response registered as odd. Matters on his parents’ house and completely de- stroyed it - but they were not in their house; they were in Bnei Brak! Yehuda Barkan, at that time one of Is- rael’s most popular screen stars, described his life at that time as totally involved in the pleasures of sin. Yet, he recalls that he could not shake the feeling that something mirac- ulous had occurred. Th irty-nine Scuds hit uring the Persian Gulf War that was his uncle’s words as evidence that the resi- Israel, causing huge amounts of damage, waged against the invasionary ar- dents of Bnei Brak will be protected, saying, and only one person was killed (it was said Dmies of Iraq, the Land of Israel was “When the Chazon Ish of blessed memory he was someone who enjoyed riding his mo- targeted by enemy forces with Scud mis- (Rav Avrohom Yeshaya Karelitz zt”l) said torcycle through the streets of Bnei Brak on siles, as a means to potentially unify Arab that there will be no bombs in Bnei Brak… Shabbos.) Saddam Hussein, however, fi red forces against the allied onslaught. Th e War that will certainly happen today, too,” Rav only one Scud at Saudi Arabia and killed 25 broke out with an extensive aerial bombing Chaim added, “Th e words of righteous men American servicemen on their base. attack on January 17, 1991, and lasted for seven weeks until February 28, which was of life and death push away even Shabbos the 14th of Adar - Purim day. Th e Gulf War, observance. Having a beard is not nearly as also known as Operation Desert Storm, was weighty as the holy Shabbos. Obviously, the a campaign of coalition countries led by the danger was not as signifi cant or as imminent United States, in response to Iraq’s invasion as was commonly perceived. and annexation of neighboring Kuwait. As things turned out, aft er months of While Israel did not take part in the war bombing by the allied forces, a four-day from a military standpoint, the country was ground war began which soon brought the bombarded with SCUD missiles from Iraq confl ict to a close. Th e announcement was aft er Saddam Hussein followed through on made of the Iraqi concession on the day of threats to target Israel if coalition forces in- Taanis Esther (Fast of Esther), the day im- vaded Iraq. Th e damage caused by the 39 mediately preceding Purim. Th at day people Iraqi Scud missiles that landed in Tel Aviv began to dismantle their sealed rooms. and Haifa was extensive. Approximately On the night of Purim, Jews fi lled the 3,300 apartments and other buildings were streets to celebrate aft er the reading of the aff ected in the greater Tel Aviv area. Beyond HaGaon Rav Chaim Kanievsky shlita Megillah, which talks of the amazing salva- the direct cost of damage to property, the Israeli economy was severely hurt by the are not necessarily abolished aft er their Soon aft er he began to mull over the inability of many Israelis to work or even death,” as a means of explaining that the contrast, Barkan stopped a chassid on the venture outdoors under the emergency Chazon Ish’s promise still holds true. street and asked him how he explained the conditions. Th e economy functioned at no It was said, that when the missiles be- contrast. Th e chassid smiled at him and an- more than 75 percent of normal capacity gan falling in the Holy Land, Rebbetzin Ka- swered immediately, “Hashgacha Elyona.” during the war, resulting in a net loss to the nievsky came to her husband and told him, (A higher authority) country of $3.2 billion. “Th e missiles are falling here ....” Th e non-religious Barkan was unfamiliar As soon as the war broke out, a number A calm Rav Chaim soothed her fears. "It with the term and asked, “Can I speak to the of people ran to receive blessings from Ged- cannot be," he proclaimed confi dently, "Th ere Mashgiach?” olim as a shemirah (protection). However, it are no missiles falling in Bnei Brak...... " Th e Chassid smiled again and told him, was reported that Rav Chaim Kanievsky shl- In fact, not one single missile of the thir- “No problem. Put on tefi llin and you have a Entire Family Wearing Gas Masks ita refused to give brachos. Instead, he made ty-nine that were launched ever reached direct line to Him.” Barkan has been laying a general statement for all to hear: "Th e city the confi nes of the city of Bnei Brak. Just as tefi llin ever since and is fully observant for tion of the Jewish people through the avenue of Bnei Brak has nothing to fear. Th e merit Rav Chaim announced: "Th e merit of Torah more than twenty years. of hidden miracles. People did not have a of the Torah that is learned here will protect learning will protect the city!" At the time, a huge safety issue arose. Gas chance nor were their minds focused upon the city!" One erev Shabbos during the war, a per- masks were widely distributed to all Israeli buying handsome new costumes or masks Seeking to allay the fears of his neigh- son asked Rav’ Chaim if he should bring citizens but their eff ectiveness, it was found, for the festive day. By default, the costume bors, Rav Chaim produced a letter which his brother to Bnei Brak for Shabbos. Rav would be compromised by facial hair. Any- of choice that was most on display and worn was published on the front page of the Israe- Chaim asked what the brother’s profession one with a beard might have a problem with with a sense of joyous relief was none oth- li Yated Ne’eman wherein he promised that was. Th e man replied that his brother sat and his gas mask ... er than the ubiquitous gas mask. Th e words “there is nothing to be afraid of” because learned in a kollel in Tel Aviv. “Th en he can Questions were directed, once again, to of the Tzadik now had the ring of profound “there will be no bombs in Bnei Brak.” Rav learn in Tel Aviv also. Nothing will happen Rav Chaim Kanievsky, who was sitting in truth and deep insight: “On Purim you’ll Chaim, the nephew of the Chazon Ish, cites to him,” Rav Chaim replied. Bnei Brak, in the epicenter of the cyclone wear your masks!”

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MARCH 21, 2019 / 14 ADAR II, 5779 THE MONSEY MEVASER - (845-821-6200) 11 Spotlight on a Gadol: Biography Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky - 29 Adar II, 5746, March 10, 1986

By Rabbi Eliezer Abish and practically off ered him the position im- Pikaiach Hador hours. It would be a small compensation for mediately aft er the interview. However, they Rav Ahron Kotler would refer to Rav them to see the honor the public accords their Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky was born in explained, the actual ksav rabbanus could not Yaakov as Der Kluger - the smart one. Oft en, husbands.” Kalushakvi in 1891. He learned primarily in be off ered to him immediately as two other before giving his opinion on a serious matter, In 1967, Rav Yaakov stepped down as rosh the Slabodka yeshiva. In 1919, he married Itta rabbanim were already scheduled to come Rav Ahron would say that he must fi rst dis- yeshivah and settled in Monsey. While life Ettil Heller. and interview for the position. Th erefore, cuss the matter with Rav Yaakov. Rav Moshe was idyllic, it was anything but quiet. More Later, to support his growng family, Rav even though they had unanimously decided Feinstein would oft en say the same thing. Rav and more people would come to speak with Yaakov Kamenet- to hire Rav Yaakov as their rav, they would Mordechai Gift er would refer to him as the pi- Rav Yaakov and ask for his advice and bro- sky assumed the wait until the other two rabbanim were inter- kaiach hador. chos. So many people were coming to speak position of rav of viewed. “Mere formalities,” they explained. Along with his gadlus ba’Torah, Rav Yaak- with Rav Yaakov that at one point, a grand- the approximately Rav Yaakov returned home and excitedly ov would use his amazing and practical un- child asked him if it bothers him that he loses sixty families living told his wife that for all practical purposes, he derstanding of the human psyche to pasken so much time from his learning. Rav Yaakov of the small town had received the position and the ksav rab- shailos. Th ere were two people in his neigh- explained that as he gets older, he realizes that of Tzitevian, Lithu- banus would be mailed to him in a few days borhood who were in the year of mourning for the more time he devotes to helping a fellow ania. Although the to make it offi cial. Rebbetzin Kamenetsky was a parent and they each had a boy. In response yid, the more time Hashem grants him. town was very poor, thrilled to hear the wonderful news, anticipat- as to how to make the bris, one was told to Rav Yaakov taught how to live a Torah life Rav Yaakov was ing the day in the very near future that they keep the aff air very small while the other was with his every move. very happy there as would have suffi cient income to feed their advised to rent a hall and hire a caterer. A stu- One day, a young yeshiva bochur saw Rav he had a lot of time available to learn. Th e rav family adequately. dent who was learning with Rav Yaakov and Yaakov walking towards the mailbox to mail of a large town is saddled with many more re- Alas, the joy was short lived. A few days heard the exchange, asked him why he gave a letter. With youthful vigor, he ran to Rav sponsibilities and issues that he must deal with later, Rav Yaakov heard that, in fact, the ksav two completely diff erent decisions to people Yaakov and off ered to mail the letter for him. as opposed to the rav of a small town. rabbanus was given to one of the two later Rav Yaakov thanked him for his kind off er to However, aft er serving as the rav in Tzite- candidates, Rav Yosef Zusmanovitch. Th e at- help but then explained that since he was go- vian for more than a decade, Rav Yaakov and mosphere in the Kamenetsky home switched ing to mail a payment for a utility bill, it’s part his wife felt it was time to seek a rabbinic posi- instantly from one of joy and happiness to one of the mitzvah to pay one’s debt. He therefore tion in a larger city. Many years earlier when of sadness and despondency. As the rebbetzin wants to perform the mitzvah on his own. he had assumed the position of rav in Tzite- explained many years later, “It was worse than vian, they had three children and received Tishah B’Av. We simply didn’t know how we Yaakov Ish Emes a weekly salary of thirty litas. Now they had would feed our children.” Rav Yaakov’s fi delity to emes and yashrus six children and the town was so poor that in- At that point, Rav Yaakov left Tzitevian was legendary. A talmid was telling Rav Yaak- stead of increasing the rav’s paltry salary, they in 1937 and traveled by himself to New York. ov that he was planning to tell his boss that he reduced it to twenty-fi ve litas per week! Rav Eventually, he assumed the position as tempo- was sick in order to take off from work on Pu- Yaakov and his rebbetzin already owed quite rary rav in Seattle, Washington. From there rim so he can spend it with his family as well as a bit of money to the town grocer as well as to he became a rav in Toronto where he was able properly perform the mitzvos of the day. Rav the local butcher. Now, with his paltry salary to bring his wife and family from Tzitevian Yaakov explained that the mitzvos of Purim further reduced, there was no way they could to join him. Aft er seven years in Toronto, he are derabonon, yet the prohibition of “Dis- remain in Tzitevian and survive. moved with his family to New York where he tance yourself from falsehood” is a deoraisa. Among the rabbinic positions Rav Yaakov served as rosh yeshivah in Torah Voda’ath. attempted to secure for himself was the posi- He oft en told people about Hashem’s kind- Mesorah tion of Rov in the large city of Wilkomir, one ness and guiding hand. “Can you imagine Rav Yaakov was very careful to follow fam- of the largest cities in all of Lithuania which ily minhagim as well as keeping true to one's boasted a population of eight thousand Jews. Speaking at an Agudah Convention. Rav Moshe mesorah. Shortly aft er moving to Monsey, he Th e position was fi rst off ered to Rav Eliezer Feinstein is in the background opened a legal shul in his house. He was care- Levine, father of the Telzer Rosh Yeshivah ful not to have people from other shuls join his Harav Avraham Chaim Levine. However, on in the exact same situations. Rav Yaakov ex- minyan. Even aft er the shul was full, he resisted his fi rst Shabbos there, when Rav Levine got plained that one of the men was in business the pressure to expand. One Friday morning, up to speak and address the mispallelim be- and when word would get out that he made a one of the mispallelim had a baby girl and many fore leining, complete pandemonium broke small aff air, the fact that he was an avel would extended family members showed up for shab- out. People began screaming and whistling. get overlooked and people would say his busi- bos morning davening to participate in naming Others tipped over shtenders and chairs, while ness must be doing poorly and he must have her. When Rav Yaakov realized that there was some even threw towels! Rav Eliezer, fl abber- lost a lot of money. Th at would then make it no kiddush prepared, he did not allow a name gasted at what he was witnessing, returned to diffi cult for him to raise capital and keep his to be given that shabbos. his seat. line of credit. Th e other fellow is an employee “Just as a bris has a seudah It was later that day that he learned the With Rav Eliezer Levine and that is not applicable to him. accompanying it, so too reason of the unusual behavior that had taken must a baby girl receiving place in shul. Th e townspeople were furious what would have been,” he would ask, “had Always Practical her name have a kiddush.” that only the community leaders were permit- I received the position of rav in Wilkomir? Once, while walking with Rav Shneur Rav Yaakov passed ted to vote for the new rav and they were not True, my family would have been happy for a Kotler to enter the motzai shabbos keynote away on 29th of Adar I given any say at all in the matter. Th ey wanted few short years, but then it would have been session at the Agudah convention, Rav Yaakov 5746/1986. He is buried in to show that they would also have a say in the all over for us. Th e entire city of Wilkomir was told Rav Shneur that they should enter using New York, as he explained election for a new rav. Even though Rav Eliezer slaughtered by the Nazis. Th e rov, Rav Yosef the main entrance. Th is took Rav Shneur by that people may want to Levine realized that the protest had absolutely Zusmanovitch, was brutally murdered to- surprise as Rav Yaakov was always careful to daven by his kever and not nothing to do with him per se, nonetheless, he gether with his family by the Nazis. I am alive enter large gatherings as inconspicuous as everyone is able to travel to felt he did not want anything at all to do with today, not only with children, but even with possible specifi cally in order to avoid having Eretz Yisroel. Even with his machlokes. Th at very Motza’ei Shabbos, he grandchildren, only due to the kindness of people stand up for him. Rav Yaakov ex- last action, he made sure to packed up his belongings and left town. Hashem of denying me the rabbinic position plained that “While their wives are supportive help others. Aft er meeting with Rav Yaakov, the com- I so desperately desired to obtain at the time.” of what we do for the klal, they are the ones munity leaders were very impressed with him who are at home without their husbands for Yehi zichro boruch.

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This, in essence, is the with this great calamity that befell him. which great benefit was destined to primary decree of our exile, as the posuk Not only was his wife taken from him, emanate from such a hard blow. states (Devarim 31:18): "I will surely but how could it be that this righteous This is an essential element of have concealed My face on that day due woman be married to an uncircumcised emunah; that it is incumbent upon to all the evil that was done." It is only HaGaon HaRav Gamliel non-Jew? The yetzer hara provokes and every person to continuously internalize because Hashem Yisbarach conceals Rabinowitz Shlit’a raises many such thoughts in a person's that Hashem Yisbarach is called a G-d Himself that we are confronted with the Rosh Yeshivas Shaar mind in order to break his heart and Who hides Himself, as the navi wrote, difficulties we have. HaShamayim have him enter into a state of despair and "Indeed, You are a G-d Who conceals If we will strengthen ourselves with depression. "If Hashem brought such a Himself, the G-d of Yisrael is the Savior" pure and complete emunah in the blessed he Midrash informs us that Mor- tragedy upon me, He definitely finds no (Yeshayahu 45:15). Consequently, since Creator, and know and recognize the dechai Hatzaddik was one of the pleasure in me.” Hashem Yisbarach conceals Himself, truth that "He alone has made, makes, T righteous people who was given Mordechai, however, had a different the eyes of an ordinary person may and will make everything,"16 and that in a sign (remez) from Heaven and acted outlook on the matter. He perceived perceive something as being an unjust the depths of every misfortune, Hashem upon it. Mordechai said, "Could it be that within every Hester Panim there is occurrence, not having been connected — although concealed — is directing that this righteous woman [Esther] is to salvation and goodness. If this righteous with any Divine Providence whatsoever. everything in order that it emerge in be married to a non-Jew [for no reason]? woman was forced to be married to However, the truth of the matter is, such a way that we will receive goodness Rather, something astonishing is going this non-Jew something which is "behold, He is standing behind our wall, and salvation. With this emunah alone, to happen to Yisrael, and they are going indescribable and undreamed of, there observing from the windows, peering the entire decree and hardship can be to be saved through her." (Esther Rabba must be hidden within this bizarre from the cracks" (Shir Hashirim 2:9). overturned and transformed into good 6) The Midrash is explaining the pro- misfortune something positive: a great Within this concealment stands "the and berachah. fundity of the posuk (2:11): "Every day deliverance and salvation. Accordingly, G-d of Yisrael is the Savior." Contained [ continued on page 25 ] Mordechai would walk about in front of instead of pacing every day by the and concealed within what appears to be Purim and Pesach: Semichas Geulah L’Geula times of great wealth and power. Yidden to experience their Geula Proti and Haman and Pharaoh and all those who have Just as we were zoche to the nes of Purim Klali! risen up against us (who are manifestations following the leadership of Mordechai On Purim, we tap into "Arur Haman," of the Yetzer Hara) we learn the truth about Hayehudi, the fi ercely proud “Ish Yehudi” hate for all matters that Haman represents. them all: no matter whether their schemes who refused to bow to anyone or anything Haman represents all bad things in the were/are apparent or discreet, their goal is not “Yehudish,” the same way we merited world, such as the bad within mitzvos lo always the same—to enslave the Yid and to be saved from Pharaoh and his wicked sa'aseh. For example, the mitzvas lo sa'aseh of his Neshama, Chas Veshalom. If we want intentions by following the instructions of "not stealing" possesses the idea of "stealing," to truly remain free, we must follow the Yosef Hatzaddik. which is represented by Haman. Torah's directions for how to be saved from Th e festive Yom Tov of Purim is a On the other hand, we also strengthen their evil plans: be a servant of Hashem display of the ultimate "v'nahapoch hu"; our love for all matters that "Baruch with all your heart and all your capacities. Reb Sholom Mordechai Haman, who was at the top of the world Mordechai" represent, which includes all Th at is the ultimate freedom. Rubashkin and in the greatest position of power— Mitzvos Asei. When we strengthen our From Purim we learn to be like second to the king—was knocked off his love for Mitzvos Asei—and do so in an Mordechai Hayehudi in his inner strength hazal teach us that closeness of Pu- post and sentenced to death—the exact unlimited way of "ad delo yodah"—we are and determination to remain an ish Yehudi, rim to Pesach is not by chance. Th e two death sentence that he had measured out tapping into a part of our Yiddishkeit that never to bow to goyishkeit. From Pesach Cmiraculous redemptions are closely for Mordechai. On top of that, his house is above seichel. Th is enables us to serve we learn to be as staunch as Yosef Hatzadik connected. In fact, Haman Harasha was hung was given to Mordechai, who became the Hashem with pure Emunah and Bitachon, even in a place like Mitzrayim. Because on the second night of Pesach. Also, we fi nd Mishneh Lamelech in his place! What a free and unrestrained by the limits of our these giants succeeded in their nisoyon, strong similarities between Mordechai Haye- phenomenal nes! seichel. they gave us the strength to do the same, hudi and Yosef Hatzaddik, of whom Chazal Pesach is a demonstration of this On Pesach, we tell the story of Pharaoh's even in a place called Prison where it say prepared Klal Yisroel for the ultimate deliv- same nes. Hashem gave all the riches of tyranny in great detail, reminding ourselves seems impossible. erance from Egypt by teaching them the words Mitzrayim to the deserving Yidden! It was of how Hashem saved us from his hands. We Reb Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin has “Pakoid Yifk oid” - Hashem will surely remem- a grand "V'nahapoch Hu!" In addition, the praise Hashem for the nissim that He did for become a symbol of spiritual endurance and ber and redeem you. wealth of all the nations who had come to us, which displayed His complete dominion miraculous salvation. Many take inspiration Mordechai and Yosef were both “Mishneh Mitzrayim was placed into the hands of the over the upper and lower worlds, as well as from his letters written during his time in Lamelech to a powerful king. Both men were Yidden as well. Th e only way the Yidden the deep and unbreakable bond we share. prison, which demonstrate a Jew's ability to given extreme, life-threatening nisyonos and "earned" this wealth was by choosing to turn Th ere are many eternal lessons and tools grow in emunah and bitachon in the most both were victorious, remaining strong and over the darkness of Golus into the light of that we need to utilize and implement in our desolate situation. Emanating from a place unwavering in their devotion to Hashem, the Geula! Hashem should make this same daily lives which we fi nd hidden within the of darkness, his messages are a beacon of not only in times of hardship but also in "V'nahapoch Hu" for us again, enabling all Torah. In understanding the wickedness of light and hope.

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A lifetime of Mordechai had declared that Th eir worst fears seemed to ma- learning Torah was only the beginning; a per- it was forbidden to attend the terialize. Haman convinced Achash- son can have that and still never attain daas feast, but, unfortunately, peo- verosh to issue a decree of exter- Torah. He must also have total yiras Shamayim ple did not listen, although mination against all the Jews. Daas to do everything lishmah for Klal Yisrael. He they knew that there might be Torah was wrong again, they mur- By Rabbi Yosef Viener, Rav D’Khal has to realize the great responsibility that lies in issues of tznius and improper mured. It is all Mordechai's fault. Shaar HaShomayim making decisions for the klal. interaction. Th ey felt that their Yet Mordechai HaTzaddik insist- Rav Dessler explains that if our under- failure to attend would be po- ed that it was necessary to show Ha- he subject of daas Torah is complex and standing seems to contradict daas Torah, we litically dangerous; they didn't man that the Jews would not com- oft en misunderstood. We will look at should not be surprised, because daas Torah is want to be perceived as un- promise on their principles. As for Tan excerpt from the writings of Rav Eli- not necessarily our daas, the common daas, the patriotic. Th ey voiced their concerns to Mor- the harsh decree against the Jews, Mordechai yahu Dessler to gain a deeper understanding of daas of the masses. Gedolei Yisrael have a siya- dechai HaTzaddik, but their apprehensions explained that it was not the result of his deci- this crucial topic. ta diShmaya that comes with their genius, yiras didn't change his opinion of the situation and sion not to bow down to Haman, but a punish- Rav Dessler was present at meetings of many Shamayim, and sense of responsibility. the spiritual dangers that it presented. ment for their participation in Achashverosh's Gedolim (including Rav Chaim Soloveitchik, Much damage can be caused when one fol- "Mordechai HaTzaddik knows halachah party nine years earlier. Rav Boruch Ber Leibowitz, Rav Chaim Ozer lows one's own opinion, if that opinion is not well," they said among themselves, "but he does Whose side would we have taken had we Grodzinski. and the Chofetz Chaim, zecher tza- supported by genuine daas Torah. Th e inside not know politics." been there at that time? Would we have con- ddikim liurachah). "I will tell you with certainty," story of Purim is an excellent example of just Many ignored the stern warning of the nected the troubles to that party nine years he writes, "that their genius was self-evident to how dangerous improper decision-making tzaddik and joined the festivities. Th ey did not earlier that Mordechai told us not to attend? all. Th eir depth of understanding was incredi- can be. realize that by going they would be party to Or would we have connected it to Mordechai's ble. Before we get to concepts such as mesorah, Th e story of Purim occurred over a span the enormous chillul Hashem that would take stringent stance not to bow down to Haman? ruach hakodesh, and siyata diShmaya, we have of nine years. Had we been alive at the time, place there. One of the reasons Achashverosh Th e common person, with common daas, to understand that we are talking about men of we would probably not have recognized the threw the party was to celebrate the downfall would have concluded without any doubt that rare genius. Th ey have a greater understanding connection between events that occurred over of the Jews. He erroneously thought that Yirm- Mordechai was at fault. How could anyone ar- iyahu's prophecy that Klal Yisrael would be gue with the facts? Mordechai was the one who redeemed aft er seventy years had been proven had made Haman angry. false. Th e feast was a celebration that the Jews However. just the opposite was true. Mor- would remain in galus and never return to dechai HaTzaddik had an understanding of their land to rebuild the Beis HaMikdash. darchei Shamayim, Divine ways, that the klal, During the feast, Achashverosh brought with their common daas, did not have. His way out the vessels of the Beis HaMikdash and used was not the way they saw it ... at least at that them for mundane purposes, and he donned point in time. the garments of the Kohen Gadol. He was also Th e greatness of Klal Yisrael is that they ul- aware that Hashem detests pritzus, so he made timately did teshuvah. Th ey came to recognize sure that the marathon festivities were planned that Mordechai HaTzaddik had been right all with appropriate immodesty. Although the along. Jews in attendance certainly felt terrible wit- According to a simple reading of the Me- nessing all this, they mistakenly thought that gillah, the turning point that set in motion the their presence was necessary for political gain. salvation of Klal Yisrael was Achashverosh's Chazal tell us that 18,000 Jews attended the disturbing dream. However. Rav Dessler ex- event. plains that the real turning point was when One can be sure that aft er it was over, Klal Yisrael stopped blaming Mordechai and many of them remarked, "It is a good thing fi nally accepted responsibility for ignoring his we went, because the king is happy we directive nine years earlier. From that point on, showed up, and now he is well disposed Hashem caused the wheels to turn in our favor, toward us. Who knows how many evil de- beginning with Achashverosh's nightmare. crees we averted by our attendance. Can Rav Dessler warns that there is a great yet- you imagine if we had not gone?" zer hara to resist authority; to fl out daas Torah. Indeed, Hashem didn't punish them im- Many problems in galus are rooted in the fact mediately. Nothing happened a month later, a that we have not always followed daas Torah. year later, or even eight years later. Th e story of Purim highlights this. Aft er nine years passed. Haman gained On Purim we rejoice in the recognition that power and decreed that everyone must bow Klal Yisrael's success depends on the strength down to him. Technically, there might have of its leadership and our ability to take counsel been some heter to bow down. Mordechai, from and heed the advice of our Gedolim. however, was afraid of maris ayin, the concern Rabbi Yosef Viener, Rav of Khal Shaar that although something is technically per- HaShomayim and author of Contemporary mitted, it should not be done because people Questions in Halachah and Hashkafah, has might misunderstand and believe that he was inspired and enlightened listeners worldwide kowtowing to an idol-like fi gure, and he was with his shiurim on Halachah and Hashka- therefore intent on not capitulating, thereby fah - crystallizing the Torah's timeless wis- making a Kiddush Hashem. dom and applying to our daily lives.

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18 THE MONSEY MEVASER - (845-821-6200) MARCH 21, 2019 / 14 ADAR II, 5779 Torah & Inspiration Darash Moshe: Rav Moshe Feinstein zt”l Yahrzeit 13 Adar II 5746 Parshas Tzav: Dressing the Part is our Sacred Duty ופשט את בגדיו ולבש בגדים אחרים והוציא את הדשן אל מחוץ למחנה ...

“He shall remove his garments, and he actually off ered, the sullied garments needed But the Torah is a guidebook for all facets shall wear other garments, and he shall removal. of life. Th e mitzvos are not limited to the remove the ashes to the outside of the From this Rashi and the associated realm of ritual. Honesty in business, giving camp....” (Vayikra 6:4) comments, Rav Moshe understands that charity and refraining from negative speech ashi quotes the Gemara (Yoma 23b) propriety becomes an obligation. Th is are no less mitzvos than observing Shabbos, that changing the clothes for the re- concept is manifest in our dress at times keeping Kosher and reciting blessings. Rmoval of ashes is not an actual obliga- of prayer. A Yid needs to contemplate and Mitzvos extract the holiness inherent in our tion, but an act of derech eretz (appropriate appreciate that prayers are not simply a most mundane acts. When the fi nancial conduct), as the clothes used to perform a regimented recital of a laundry list of needs. resources gained from a day’s work are used duty in which he gets soiled should not be It is a unique privilege: a private audience to provide children with Jewish education, used to perform a duty that must be done in with the King of Kings to request provisions to provide the poor with charity, and to a dignifi ed manner. Just as a king’s steward that both sets of clothes were of equal for our every need. More so, it provides provide ourselves with food and shelter – would not wear the same attire worn during sanctity – this is not like the changing of us the special opportunity to hone our not as mundane self-fulfi llment, but with the cooking of a feast during the service of clothes on Yom Kippur where holier clothes consciousness of the Almighty by realizing the intention of facilitating our continued the meal, so too the Kohen would change were worn for the entry of the Kohen Gadol that ultimately all that we do is simply eff ort; life and growth as G-d-fearing Jews – then into diff erent clothing for the removal of the (High Priest) into the Holy of Holies – but it is Hashem, Who, in His infi nite kindness, those work hours are infused with holiness; ashes. that propriety dictated a change. provides us with all that we need for life. they are no less Divine service. Sifsei Chachamim writes that the source Th e Levush notes that the removal of If we had the opportunity to approach an While the clothing worn in prayer must for this insight is that the Torah did not ashes was no less part of the Divine service – earthly king with a personal petition for be additionally elevating, when our task of need to state “other garments” - more terse holy garments, not mundane personal wear, some special wish, would we not dress in the moment dictates changing into “other language is used elsewhere. Consistent with were mandated for this act. Nevertheless, our fi nest attire? With the cognizance of the clothing” those, too, need to be equally holy the maxim that the Torah contains nothing prior to the Kohen’s return to the altar, the Master of the Universe before us at times of and appropriate for a servant of the King. extra, these words teach us the added insight focal point of the service where the olah was prayer, we dress accordingly. (Rabbi Pinchas Avruch @ Torah.org) Shabbos is the Key to Destroying Amalek Within Us war? Why didn’t he go himself? Th is also explain why Moshe Rabbeinu the sheker level a person knows his actions are If Yehoshua fought the war, why did he could not lead the war against Amalek. Moshe wrong so he can fi ght against Amalek himself not destroy Amalek? Why did he only weak- is the pure source of da’as. He would have de- - “erase and destroy the memory of Amalek.” en them? stroyed Amalek – not weakened them. But it However, if he was drawn to the level of shav, According to another Midrash, during was not the time to destroy Amalek’s impure he needs Hashem’s help to destroy the evil – “I the Bris Bein Habesarim Hashem showed da’as. Moshe had to ensure that every gener- will destroy the remembrance of Amalek.” Avraham Avinu the future and presented ation of Jews would have an opportunity to How does one merit this Divine assis- Avraham with a choice. To purify them- perfect their middos. tance? By remembering Shabbos. Shabbos selves, his descendants could endure Ge- Th at is our avodah. To use our da’as, has the power of da’as. By preparing proper- hinnom, or suff er under the seven nations knowledge, thought and reason, for kedushah ly and conducting a Shabbos the right way, that lived in Eretz Canaan. Avraham chose – holiness. Th at is our fulfi llment of the mitz- one can recognize the mistakes that were the latter. Th ese seven nations symbolize the vah to destroy Amalek. made during the previous week and draw negative source of the seven middos – char- In Parshas Beshalach, Hashem says, “I will the strength necessary for improvement. But acter traits – a person must work on. By suf- destroy the remembrance of Amalek.” Later, in if one does not bring in Shabbos properly, he HaRav HaGaon Rav Avraham Katz fering under the nations, the Jewish people Parshas Ki Seitzi, we are commanded to “erase risks remaining stuck in the level of shav, not Rebbe of Tosh-Monsey would have a chance to purify themselves and destroy the memory of Amalek.” knowing that his actions are faulty. and elevate the pure side of these seven ele- Who destroys Amalek? Is it us or is it Th is explains the midrash regarding the he Jewish people ask Moshe: “In one ments of their character. Hashem? two obligations to remember. Bnei Yisroel posuk, we are commanded to remember All seven middos draw strength from da’as, Amalek’s power of corrupted da’as wanted to understand the connection be- TShabbos. In another, we are command- knowledge. We think, then we act. Among convinces us to sin in two ways. Th e fi rst is tween remembering Shabbos and remember- ed to remember what Amalek did to us. How the seven nations, Amalek is the negative sheker – deception, where the sinner knows ing to destroying Amalek. Moshe explained can we fulfi ll both at the same time?” Moshe source da’as. Amalek is completely wicked. the act is wrong but sins anyway. Th e second that by remembering the Shabbos and ob- responds: “Th is remembrance is to keep and Other nations undermined one specifi c way is shav – falsehood with no basis in truth, serving it properly we can draw the strength make the Shabbos holy and this remembrance midah, Amalek tries to contaminate our where one is confused by impurity and thinks of da’as one needs to fi ght the Amalek within is to wipe out, destroy and annihilate the chil- minds and infl uence all seven middos. the sin is a good thing to do. To him, it not a each of us and thereby elevate each of our sev- dren of Amalek.” – Pirkei D’Rebbe Elazar Th is is why Yehoshua could only weak- sin! en middos. Th is is a diffi cult Midrash to understand. en Amalek. Completely destroying Amalek If one is not careful about sheker, he will We all must prepare properly for Shabbos. What exactly was the question and how did deprives Bnei Yisrael of the opportunity to fall to the level of shav – not even realizing his One cannot simply fall into Shabbos, rather, Moshe answer this question? cleanse themselves. Had Amalek been de- actions are wrong. It is much harder to escape we must actively vacate our weekday thoughts When the Jews went to war against Amal- stroyed, the other nations would have lost the level of shav because one is not aware of and actions. Shabbos itself must be diff erent ek, Moshe sent Yehoshua to fi ght against their impure life-giving source and conse- what needs fi xing. For that, we need Hashem’s than the week as well. One should be careful them. Yehoshua fought and weakened Amal- quently all power over us. Keeping Amalek help. We need Him to shine His light on us not to talk unnecessarily and keep busy with ek, but he did not destroy them completely. alive gives us a chance to fi ght the seven na- and help us see our way out of the morass. Torah and tefi llah. In this way, Shabbos will Th e Zohar Hakadosh poses two questions: tions rather than purifying ourselves through Th at is why there are two diff erent purify us, bring us closer to Hashem, and de- Why did Moshe send an emissary to wage Gehinnom. pesukim about the destruction of Amalek. At stroy the last remnants of Amalek.

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MARCH 21, 2019 / 14 ADAR II, 5779 THE MONSEY MEVASER - (845-821-6200) 21 Shidduchim From a Shadchan’s Perspective Question: I would like to get your opinion on today's common practice of making an elaborate vort. It seems to me that it is an unnecessary, huge expense. It causes people to feel pressured to travel long distances just to say mazel tov for fifteen minutes when it’s challenging to get out at night, especially with small kids at home and the wedding a few short weeks/months away. Shadchanim tend to have a pulse on what's proper etiquette in the shidduch world, and they know what's important to the chassan and kallah and what's considered acceptable. What is the opinion of the esteemed panel?

Thank you for bringing up this ques- a vort. There, now that you heard it from tion. When a couple gets engaged it is another person, will you - and so many important that they should come back others - stop making elaborate and ex- to a joyous celebration with family and travagant vorts? I really hope so. But for close friends. I will emphasize “joyous” - some reason, deep down, I don’t think not flamboyant. It is, in fact, a joyous oc- people are really listening! casion and quite important for the cou- ple to be in the company of family and Tzodek Katz friends to celebrate this new stage of life. [email protected] I believe the party should be the night vish circles, the girl’s side makes the vort ****** that the couple gets engaged. Every fam- ****** and also decides where it will be (home Celebrating an engagement with a vort ily should make the party according to When people have money, and they or shul) and how fancy or not fancy to is a very positive thing because it adds to their financial needs. I don’t see the need choose to make a fancy simcha, that is make it. In more modern communities, the chassan and kallah’s excitement which for an additional party afterward. It is beautiful. It means they chose to share if each side was from a different neigh- is good for them at this stage. It is also im- difficult for people to get out during the their wealth with their guests as well as borhood they each made a vort in their portant for the mechatanim to see how week especially while raising youngsters. the party planner, the hall, and the cater- own area and made it how they wanted. many friends there are who make the eff ort Im Yirtzeh Hashem, the community and er etc. If they came from different states, there to come and how many people there are friends will join for the wedding and It is true that it can be hard for those might be one vort in own state and an- who care for the chassan/kallah/family. It is bring simcha to the chosson and kallah. who feel peer pressure when it comes to other engagement party in the other’s also a chance for both sides to see the fam- The crucial factor here is that the making a simcha, but people need to state. This seems to be common in out- ilies all together. family members are there to embrace learn to keep within their own budget, of-town shidduchim. If it is possible to combine the vort/ the chassan and kallah with happiness and a baal simcha who can afford to do I am told that in Lubavitch circles, l’chaim so that it takes place at the same and joy. This is a foundation for their fu- more shouldn’t feel responsible for the the boy’s side make the vort. I don't time, that would be even better. Th e couple ture. When we share in our children’s or fact that others might need to learn that. know why, but it always makes sense to can get engaged earlier in the day, so peo- sibling’s simcha, it enables the couples’ On the other hand, when it comes me: The wedding is going to be in the ple have enough of a warning that there connection to grow deeper. This is a spe- to people feeling pressure to attend, no girl's hometown (usually) so at least let is a simcha that night. Or the couple can cial time for both sets of parents - to give one should be made to feel pressure for the boy host some part of the simcha in get engaged on Friday and then have the over the feeling that they have the zechus attending a simcha, not even family. Dif- their city. A lot of boys do not even have vort/l’chaim combined on motzei Shabbos to merit the “birth” of another child, and ferent families have different dynamics their aufruf in their hometown, like if which would help everyone. they are looking forward to building a so people should feel free to choose for they are getting married on a Sunday or And yes, it’s hard for people to have close relationship with the couple in the themselves what works best for them. If a plane ride away from home. to come out twice for an engagement, but future. it’s too hard to get out, so they shouldn't And by Chassidim, there isn’t FLOP keep in mind that you are schlepping for Thank you, have to do it. But do realize that every - the boy’s side usually does arrange stuff a simcha and that is a beautiful thing es- Ahuva Cherns person who can attend definitely adds like music, fl owers, invitations, liquor, pecially since you are bringing happiness For any coaching services please email to the simcha of the chassan and kallah badchan. Hall/portions/waiters/ pho- to the wonderful family. [email protected] makes a big difference by attending. tography gets split 50/50 or for some peo- Mrs. Bracha Moldaver lives in New ple, everything is 50/50. Instead of FLOP Dvora Adler is the founder of Care to Hempstead and is a shadchan, dating (Flowers, Liquor, Orchestra, Pictures) it's Connect – an organization that makes ****** coach,and sheitel macher. She can be all the stuff starting with the letter BEIS: sure that each single is given the attention I don’t hear a question here. You want reached at (347) 524-5335. Resumes can Bilder. Blimen. Badchan. Bronfen. Briven. they deserve by reaching out to network to know if you should be extravagant and be sent to [email protected]. Anyway, the point is that every sim- and make the right connections. waste a lot of money for no reason? You cha is special and each family - Chosson, need other people to tell you that is a ri- ****** Kallah and Mechutanim - want to make it diculous thing to do? Okay, fine, so I’ll This question is really not an easy as special as they can. So if they want to tell you. It’s ridiculous to waste money on one to respond to as so many different make a nice Vort - why should anyone stop Please send your shadchan a vort - and for that matter on a Aufruf or people will make things in so many dif- them? questions to Bar Mitzvah as well. But you asked about ferent ways. For example, in some yeshi- Mrs. Yenty Fohman, Shadchan. [email protected]

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her married children are making a Sheva Bro- could use help with some of my grandchildren. May the kindness you bestow on others come chos. Th ey want to make it in my house. I am, back to you tenfold. of course, fl attered that they want to include Dear Bubby me. I know it will be a lot of work. I don't know What has this world come to? I was on a bus how to tell them NO. Bubby what would you the other day and no one gets up for an elderly Dear Bubby, do.? lady. Little children and even teenagers are sit- My Family has had the same cleaning Bubby 2 ting in individual seats all sprawled out instead lady for the last six years, but for the past few Dear Bubby, of crowding together or sitting on laps to create months, we believe the cleaning lady is feel- I read the previous entries and responses Dear Bubby II, more space. No one seems to care about older ing like she can take a break. We put clothes in your "Dear Bubby" column, and I thought You are asking the wrong Bubby. I am the people or anyone for that matter, who is stand- in the hamper and leave dishes in the sink, but I should write to you as well. Th is year I am in one who feels you must go out of your com- ing for the long, bumpy ride. It bothered me to she doesn't much care. She cleans our clothes 8th grade, and I applied to three high schools fort zone. I feel that to push yourself is the best no end but I didn’t know what to do about it. but not all of them. She does the same with the for next year just as my school suggested. way. Th e fact that your grandchildren don't see How can I teach people to behave properly or dishes. Th e issue is that over the years, she has Unfortunately, a few of us didn't get into any you as older is a testament to your youthful Hilchos Bein Adam Lechavaro? Can there be a become close to our family, and now we are school. personality. Certainly it will be exhausting and way to establish more awareness of respect for faced with a dilemma we don't know how to Although, I am not a top student, don't I strenuous, but unless there is medical situation your fellow passenger? deal with. still deserve to have a school? I am not in any to consider, I would say go for it. Won't it be Don't Get it I hope you have some ideas to help. way blaming any schools. I know that there are wonderful to be surrounded by family, and the Sincerely, a large number of girls graduating 8th grade fact that your grandchildren want their Bubby Dear Don't Get it, Clean Out of Ideas this year and my elementary school is trying involved will bring you tremendous nachas. Be It was heartwarming to receive a letter their best to help everyone get into a high grateful to be included in the Simchos. Th is is from someone who is so sensitive to others as Dear Clean Out of Ideas, school. So, although I will hopefully end up in something everyone wishes for. you are. Reading your letter I see that you one, who enjoys feeling unwanted? So, Relax before the event. Get lots of help, Th is truly is a problem today. However,in would feel bad if the cleaning lady/friend I do understand that schools don't exact- then bask in the love of your special family. my opinion the only way to make people aware would leave your family. Or would you? ly not want me, but it is just that there simply (Th en take a long vacation.) of the importance of respecting and honoring Probably the best way to handle this would be isn't enough room for everyone, but how can I Mazel Tov and all the best. others is to be a role model yourself. People do to speak to her and make her aware that things avoid feeling bitter? I hope you have an answer not want to see themselves in a negative light. are not up to par. Tell her you have always for me. I won't be disappointed if you do not. Dear Bubby, I think talking (preaching) can not produce been so happy to have her around the house. Th is is not really a question anyone can answer. First of all, I would like to compliment the positive results. Take every opportunity to be Maybe there is some problem which you are High School-Less-8th-Grader Monsey Mevaser on the wonderful newspaper. kind caring and considerate. All who see you not aware of. Be sympathetic and not confron- I'm impressed with the great balance of both will learn by your example. A smile, a warm tational. Th en let the chips fall where they may. Dear High, ruchniyus writings and secular knowledge too. hello to everyone is the way to go. If she is truly a friend of the family, she will be Your question is really not a question, it is a I've been bothered with a question for some Also, writing to newspapers (great idea) accepting and understanding if not - look for statement. How can I avoid feeling bitter? I will time that I have not received a satisfactory an- about this problem will create awareness. You another cleaning Lady. try to respond to that: swer to as of yet. I am hoping you can help me. are on the right track. Good luck Th ere are many ways not to feel bitter, here Here it goes. are just a few: During my many years of elementary 1. Realizing that everything is from school, I have noticed that there are some Hashem. And he loves you and would never students who don't behave. I'm sure you had do anything to harm you. that in your days too, Bubby, right? Th e thing 2. Realize that this is a TEST - Do you pass, is, that when a student misbehaves, the teach- or fail? Well, YOU young lady, have passed! er works to fi nd the right incentive so that the In your letter you are understanding, intelli- student will behave. Sometimes it's by off ering gent and aware of the situation. Th ere are not motivation such as to skip a test or other envi- enough schools and B”H lots of girls. able prizes to encourage the student to behave. 3. Realize that this is an opportunity to Most of the time, the student will appreciate grow. When you are given lemons in life you the attention and do his or her best to behave make lemonade (add lots of sugar). Take this and therefore earn the incentive. opportunity to rise to greater heights. On the other hand though, there are those Let me tell you a story. Th ere was a young good students who always behave and there- boy who could not get into the Yeshivos he fore do not get much attention or reward at all wanted when graduating elementary school. for all of their hard work and good behavior. At He was an average student but not an average times, the teacher will give them a compliment person. He ended up in a Yeshiva and excelled or two, but most of the attention is saved for there. He worked very hard and soon proved those mischievous kids. I'm highly concerned everyone wrong. He used the negative sit- that the top students may be jealous of the mis- uation to lift himself up and become a great behaving children's attention. Please answer talmid chacham. Today, he is a writer of Se- back as soon as possible. forim, he lives in Eretz Yisroel with his wife A Concerned Girl and family and is a force to be reckoned with. He is a Masmid and revered by his peers and Dear Concerned Girl, Rabbaim. Th is young man is my grandson. Your letter was a real eye-opener for me. As So, my dear girl, take this opportunity to a former teacher (and student) I have not seen grow and become exceptional. When you fall the scenario that you describe. However, times down, pick yourself up, dust yourself off and have changed (unfortunately). and teachers, as start all over again. well as parents, are afraid to properly discipline Good luck and please keep in touch. I know for fear of alienating their child or student. you are going to do great things with your kind Assuming you are one of the "good students" and wonderful nature. and feeling that the attention to negative be- Don't just fl y - Soar! havior is not the right thing (which I certain- ly agree with), would it be possible to speak Dear Bubby, to your teacher and explain how you feel. If Th is is a letter from one Bubby to another that is not an option, you could write a let- Bubby. B”H I have a wonderful family. How- ter to your teacher, with the utmost respect, ever, they don't seem to think that I am getting and have it signed by other like-minded in- older and can’t do as much as I did before. My dividuals in the class - strength in numbers. daughter is making a wedding for her son, and Hoping this will work. If it does, let me know, I

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mentary on Shulchan Aruch Orach ological Seminary was incorporated as family. As a child, he was always sick- 15 Adar Chaim, was completed when he was America's first Orthodox Jewish rab- ly and weak, and it was a wonder that 1,500 Jews were killed in the Proskor- barely 30 years old, but because of fi- binical seminary. he survived. His great father held him ov pogroms in Ukraine, the largest among nancial constraints, he was unable to on his lap as he delivered intricate shi- hundreds of "Petliura" pogroms perpe- bring it to print. Only after his petirah 16 Adar urim on the par- trated against Ukrainian and Russian did his son succeed in having it pub- HaRav Pinchas Menachem (ben ashah, and even Jews during 5678 / 1918 - - 5680 / 1920, lished. Avraham Mordechai) Alter, zt”l, the as a youngster, (the time of the Bolshevik Revolution), Pnei Menachem of Ger (1926-5756 / Shimon would un- which ended in the deaths of tens of 15 Adar 1996). The fifth son of the Imrei Emes, derstand and keep thousands of Jews in cities throughout HaRav Yosef Leifer, (ben Yisachar Rav Pinchas was born in the resort up with the shiur. Russia and Ukraine, Hy"d. Bertchi), the Pittsburger Rebbe, zt"l, town of Palinitz, Poland when his father In one instance, the Tzidkas Yosef, (1891 - 5726 / 1966). was 60 years old. Along with his father he interrupted 15 Adar A grandson of Rav Mordechai Leifer of and other family members, he escaped one of his father’s HaRav Avra- Nadvorna, Rav Yosef was a descendant to Eretz Yisrael during World War II. shiurim to offer a ham Abele Segal, of Rav Meir HaGadol of Premishlan. In 1946, he married his cousin, and two pshat. When Shimon turned seventeen, zt"l, the Magen After marrying and living in Krula for years later, his fa- he married and settled in Krule, where Avraham, (5443 / seven years, he traveled to America in ther passed away. he continued striving and growing in 1683). The Magen 1924 to raise funds for his orphaned Three of the Imrei Torah. Avraham was born sisters (his father died when Rav Yosef Emes’ sons became Before the Chasam Sofer was niftar in Gombin, Poland was 15 years old). One of his stops was Rebbes of Ger: in Tishrei of 5600 / 1839, he blessed in 5397 / 1637. His Pittsburgh, and he decided to stay. His Rav Yisrael (the his sons. He told his son Reb Shimon, father was Harav brothers, Rav Meir and Rav Shalom, Beis Yisrael, niftar “Tana Ekra Ka’i,” hinting that his son’s Chaim Halevi; his mother was a de- also came to America, taking positions 1977), Rav Simcha ultimate destination would be Krakow. scendant of the Maharshal. His parents in Cleveland and Brighton Beach, re- Bunim (the Lev In 5604 / 1844, Reb Shimon became were killed al kiddush Hashem in 5415 spectively. His oldest son, Rav Avraham Simcha, niftar 1992), and Rav Pinchas the Rav of Mattersdorf for the next sev- / 1655 during the era of Tach v’Tat. Abba, succeeded him after his petira. Menachem (the Pnei Menachem). Rav enteen years and stood by the commu- Reb Avraham fled Gombin and moved Rav Avraham Abba moved to Eretz Yis- Pinchas Menachem was also Rosh Ye- nity as a beacon of light and a pillar of to Lissa, where he became a talmid of rael in 1970 and founded Yeshivat Tzid- shiva of Sfas Emes of Ger in Yerushalay- chessed and selflessness. Harav Yaakov Yitzchak, and of Harav kas Yosef in Ashdod. im from the time he was thirty and was In 5621 / 1861 he was asked to ac- Yitzchak of Posen. To sustain his fam- head of Agudas Yisrael after the petira cept the rabbanus of Krakow, a commu- ily, he became a melamed. He suffered 16 Adar of Rav Yitzchak Meir Levine. nity that was highly esteemed in those extreme poverty, so he wrote his chid- On this day in 5416 - March 12, days. Reb Shimon reluctantly agreed dushim on scraps of paper left over at 1656, the Jews of New Amsterdam 17 Adar and moved to Krakow, where he was the bookbinder’s and, occasionally, on (eventually to become New York) were A peace treaty was signed by Israeli welcomed with great honor. He headed the walls of his house, using coals. denied the right to erect a synagogue, by Prime Minister Menachem Begin and thre rabbanus there until his petirah in It was not until the Shach came to the well-known anti-Semitic Governor, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat at the 5643 / 1883, leaving a strong impression Kalish to marry off his son that the Peter Stuyvesant. (The Pilgrims' idea of White House. for many years to come. At the pinnacle greatness of the Magen Avraham was religious freedom did not include Jews of command in the battle against the revealed. The community asked the and other non-Christians.) Jews were 17 Adar maskilim, he stood at the helm of the Shach to deliver a drashah, in which he spared eviction because the Dutch West HaRav Shimon Sofer, zt”l, Rav and Machzikei Hadas faction that vigorous- put forth an intricate question. It was Indian Company was heavily depend- Av Beis Din of Krakow, (1821 - 5643 / ly fought them. In 5639 / 1879, he was the melamed, Reb Avraham, who re- ent on Jewish investments. Stuyvesant 1883), (Adar II). chosen to represent the frum Yidden sponded — in a most unassuming man- contented himself with subjecting the Harav Shimon, the second son of in the Austrian Parliament, where he ner. The Shach initiated a wide-ranging Jews to indignities: He denied them the Harav Moshe Sofer, the Chasam Sofer, engendered great honor for the Jewish Torah discussion with the “melamed.” right to serve in the military and forced zy”a, was born on the thirteenth of Te- people. When Harav Shimon was nif- Thus his greatness was uncovered; them to pay extra taxes. As for Stuyve- vet 5581 / 1821 in the city of Pressburg, tar, the entire city of Krakow went into thereafter, the people showed him im- sant's refusal to allow a synagogue, his- where the Chasam Sofer served as Rav. mourning; the workshops and markets mense respect. tory would take revenge: On this same He was named Shimon after the au- were closed while everyone attended His sefer, Magen Avraham, a com- date in 1897, Rabbi Isaac Elchanan The- thor of Yalkut Shimoni, a forbear of the the levayah.

[ continued from page 14 ] The father immediately descended from It did not take long until another emunah in Hashem Yisbarach without the donkey and switched places with his person came by and began screaming any shame, humiliation or thoughts and son. at them because of his sympathy for calculations of wanting to please others. Don't Be Shamed By Those Who Mock Soon after, another person passed by the donkey. "It is tzaar baalei chaim This was the method of Mordechai You and began to rebuke the son. "Where is — cruelty to animals! How can you Hatzaddik as well. The Midrash relates There is a well-known story which the honor for your father? You are young expect one donkey by itself to carry how people complained to Mordechai depicts the result of one who always tries and full of energy, and your father is two people? There is no question that that by not bowing down, he was going to to do things in order to please everyone. older, and it is harder for him to walk!" it is groaning and suffering under cause them all to be killed. They warned There was once a father and son who The son then descended from the donkey such a heavy load." They both at once Mordechai repeatedly that he was acting went on a trip together and took their as well, and they both continued walking descended and picked up the donkey inappropriately, and if anything would donkey along with them. The father alongside the donkey. A third man soon and carried it on their shoulders the happen, it would be his fault; the burden was riding on the donkey, and the son saw them walking and admonished both rest of the way. of responsibility would be on him. was walking alongside. A person who of them. "Fools! Don't you have any This is the lesson of Purim, In the Nevertheless, Mordechai knew what was walking by began to reprimand common sense? You have a strong and Shoshanas Yaakov recited after the was right and acted accordingly, not the father. "Where is your compassion healthy donkey that you could both ride Megillah reading we say: "To make known succumbing to their outlook and pressure. for your son? You are a strong, healthy, upon together. Why are you both tiring that all those who hope to You will not be He replied, "I am a Jew!" (Yalkut Shimoni grown man sitting comfortably on the yourselves out walking by foot?" Without shamed; nor will those who take shelter in 1054). This is the secret of success for a donkey while your weak young son is delay, they both ascended and rode You ever be humiliated." Do what needs person to succeed in his Torah and yiras becoming fatigued traveling by foot!" together on the donkey. to be done with deveikus and fervent shamayim in every situation.

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Rav Gamliel Rabinowitz, the kohen at the Pidyon Haben of Shlomo Yaakov Satmar Rebbe Being Menachem Avel in Hoffman Boro Park

Reading the joke .... Getting the joke Shloshim for Rav Breslauer and hachtara at Congregation Beth Tefilla

ASHAR 5th-6th grade boys on field trip to the Liberty Science Rabbi Malin’s Pre 1A boys at YSV acting out the Purim story with their puppets Center

Highlights from Kollel Shomrei Hachomos Annual Dinner

Honorees at Bais Yakov Chofetz Chaim of Pomona Dinner

Adar in ASHAR’s preschool department

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Baking Matzos with Rabbi Chashuvei Monsey with Chashuvei Monsey being Dr. Kiffel with future Rav Binyamin Carlebach with Uri and Yosef Norman at Lebrick enjoying his Chaim Schabes his shver, an Askan from mesameach at a wedding Chashuvei Monsey Shoshana ad in the Mevaser Brooklyn

At the Kallus Guttman Wedding in Yerushalayim Ari Kohn - excited for Purim

Avos Ubanim at Vhaarev Na Melava Working at the Olam Chesed YK Ohr Reuven Fifth graders YK Ohr Reuven 5th grader Malka Warehouse creating a Native American Musuem Shmuli Fishman Mesayim Mishnayos Pe’ah and Arlah

Yeshiva Degel Hatorah A. Serfaty and E. YSV grades 5th – 8th listening to Rabbi Yochanan Wosner speaking about Rav Shlomo Mordecahi Breslauer zt’l Anteby with science experiment

Yeshiva Ketana Ohr Reuven 8th graders testing 4th graders on Az Yashir

Siyum on Seder Moed in Fountainview Lezecher Nishmas a resident Rabbi Rosenberg Siyum Shas Mishnayos at Yeshiva Ohr Reuven given by Zevie Feinsod

Visiting the kever of the Viznitzer Rebbe zt’l for his first yartzheit Tuvia in the Purim spirit with the publisher Chashuvei Monsey love the Mevaser MARCH 21, 2019 / 14 ADAR II, 5779 THE MONSEY MEVASER - (845-821-6200) 27 Local News From Around Town

well. For more information on any of the suddenly found herself boxed in on all MONSEY Night Seder Bais Medrash programs, con- sides. A raging river in front of her, a forest tact [email protected]. fi re behind her, a hunter aiming his rifl e to Monsey Night Seder Bais Medrash Shiur the left and a voracious lion approaching on Inyonei Purim Shloshim Event Held for Rav Breslauer from the left . With nothing to do and no Th e Monsey Night Seder Bais Medrash zt”l place to run, the deer just sat down and held a Shiur on Inyonei Purim and Megil- Wednesday night, March 13 marked focused on the one thing that was in her lah given by Rabbi Daniel Glatstein, Rav of the sheloshim of Rabbi Shlomo Mordechai control: delivering her fawn. As Rabbi Kehillas Ahavas Yisroel of Cedarhurst. Th e Breslauer zt”l. Rabbi Naft oli Heinemann, Hoff man tells it, the end of the story went shiur was given on Th ursday night, March the president of Bais Tefi lla, served as em- as follows: A sudden bolt of lightning star- A peek at the progress of the continued constructing 14. Rabbi Glatstein is regarded as a rising cee for the shloshim event held at the shul. tled the hunter who shot his rifl e. It missed at KZD star in the world of Rabbanus and Torah Rabbi Heinemann spoke about how Rav the deer but it hit the lion. Th e sky opened education. Currently serving as Rav and Breslauer served as Rav for forty-three up and rain poured down, putting out the Th e last week of Avos U’Bonim at Ke- Morah D’asra of Kehilas Ahavas Yisroel years of complete shalom as there were no forest fi re - and the deer went on to deliver hillas Zichron Dovid of Pomona was as in Cedarhurst. Rabbi Glatstein is a prolifi c fi ghting under his leadership. Countless a healthy baby fawn. amazing as all of the previous weeks. Ma- speaker with a global following and is one stories were shared demonstrating Rav Th e lesson brought out so powerfully zel Tov to Dovy Schreiber on winning the of the most popular speakers on Torahan- Breslauer’s gadlus. by Rabbi Hoff man is that at times, when Grand Prize and to Aharon Mermelstein, ytime.com. His Shiurim are also featured Th e evening also served to inaugurate we feel we have no place to turn and no- Dovid Gross and Aryeh Feldheim who on the OU website as well as syndicated the new joint rabbinate in Bais Tefi lla. Rav where to go, all we can do is sit down and were runner ups. Th e last week’s learning weekly on JRoot radio. Rabbi Glatstein has Osher Dovid May will answer shailos, and say, “Hashem, it is all up to you - nothing is was sponsored by Pachtingers. been invited by institutions and yeshivas Rav Yochanan Wosner will guide the ke- in my control.” When we do that, Hashem around the world as a scholar-in-residence, hilla and fi ll in on some of the shiurim. is happy to take care of us and provide TOWN OF RAMAPO from Eretz Yisroel to London, South Afri- Rabbi Heinemann said that Rav Breslauer what we need in our lives. ca, Gibraltar, and across the United States. had appointed both of the rabbanim in the Town of Ramapo Free Paper Shredding He has also led Jewish Heritage tours across past. Rabbi Osher Dovid was appointed Days the globe, from Italy to Spain, Morocco, by Rav Breslauer to lead the Kollel. Rav Rosh Chodesh Adar Bais Get Together for The Town of Ramapo will hold its Poland, Bratislava, and Austria, imparting Wosner was appointed to lead the Kehil- Women free, secure, spring paper shredding day the eternal values of Torah and lessons of la when Rav Breslauer no longer had the Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim's Rebbetz- on Sunday, March 24. The bi-annual free Jewish History. He combines dynamic and stamina. in Mindy Lankry presided at her month- paper shredding event takes place in the inspirational oratory with a depth of Torah Th e membership voted to inaugurate ly Women’s Rosh Chodesh get together Town Hall parking lot from 8 a.m. to knowledge and keen insight. the new rabbanim with an approval rate event. Th e Adar Bais get together took noon. Ramapo Town Hall is located on Women were welcome to attend the of 97 %. Th e 3% remaining were from place on Th ursday morning, March 17. 237 Route 59 in Suffern. shiur as well as there was a mechitza at the those who could not be reached or who Th e Rebbetzin’s theme of the month was There is a limit of three banker boxes event. Copies of the Rav Glatstein’s new abstained from voting, so no one voted What’s So Funny About Two Adars? Th e (measuring boxes which are 24”x15”x11” sefer, Maggid HaRakiah, was available for against the candidates. women’s event was held at Bais Medrash or smaller) per car. Paper clips are ac- purchase Other speakers during the evening in- Ohr Chaim in Forshay. Th e gathering in- ceptable, but plastic bags, binders or oth- Th e Monsey Night Seder’s many To- cluded Rabbi Eliezer Breslauer from Pas- cluded breakfast, hallel, a raffl e, and the er plastics are not allowed and need to be rah community projects include Nightly saic, Rav Schlesinger, Rav Osher Dovid Rebbetzin’s shiur. For information on fu- removed prior to shredding. The event is Learning along with shiurim and learn- May, and Rav Wosner. ture women’s Rosh Chodesh events with for Town of Ramapo residents only - not ing with chavrusos - Kollel Yungerlight Rebbetzin Lankry, contact Deena at 917- including businesses and is available on a that learn with members of the communi- 913-7759. first come first served basis. ty. Th ere is a Motzei Shabbos Navi Shiur FORSHAY The next sponsored paper shredding which is given by Rabbi Yitzchok Schwartz; WESLEY HILLS event for Ramapo is scheduled to take a Sunday Morning Business Halacha shiur Thursday Night Shiur and Chazaq place on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Food by Rabbi and Dayan Ari Marberger; and Organization team up with Monsey Kehillas Bais Yehudah Purim Night Event donations to local food pantry will be Community Shiurim/Divrei Chizuk giv- Mevaser Publisher Kehillas Bais Yehudah of Wesley Hills accepted at the same time as the paper en by leading Rabbonim and Roshei Ye- Monsey’s Th ursday Night Shiur in held a post megillah break your fast event shredding event. The free document shivos. Th ere is also a bi-weekly gemara partnership with Chazaq hosted a shiur by on Purim night, March 20. Th e celebra- shredding event is sponsored by the shiur given by Rabbi Yitzchok Schwartz; Rabbi Dovid Hoff man, world-renowned tion took place in the KBY Social Hall and Town of Ramapo and Rockland County as well as a Th ursday night Chumash shi- lecturer, author of the popular Torah Tav- included a visit from the Ballooner Rebbe, Solid Waste Management Facility. ur by Rabbi Yitzchok Schwartz; a Mishna lin series and the publisher of the Monsey music and a hot dinner buff et. Th e evening Berura Shiur given nightly by Rabbi Yosef Mevaser. Rabbi Hoff man spoke to an im- was arranged l’zecher nishmas Esther Bas CHESTNUT RIDGE pressive crowd on the topic of Purim: He- Yaakov. roes and Villains... and Simcha. Th e shiur Unvaccinated Children In Chestnut took place on Th ursday evening, March 14 POMONA Ridge are Not Allowed to Return to at Bais Medrash Netzach Yisroel on For- School Despite Legal Efforts shay Road. Grand Finale of Avos U’Bonim at Kehillas A federal judge has denied a tem- Th e shiur was complemented by the Zichron Dovid porary injunction sought to allow for- usual hot cholent and kugel, but the real ty-four unvaccinated children to return fuel was provided by Rabbi Hoff man to school after the parents of the stu- whose inimitable style of weaving stories dents in a Chestnut Ridge public school and mashalim into his shiurim gave over sued the county health department. a clear message. Th e message was how the They claim is that the unvaccinated chil- hidden miracles of Purim represent a mi- dren should be allowed back in school crocosm of life because our lives are fi lled since none of them have contracted with hester panim every day, and it is the measles during the Rockland County Meir Kantor; and bein hazmanim learning hidden miracles that we owe our existence outbreak which began last sukkos. The and shiurim programs. Amud Yomi is giv- to and the Hand behind that hester panim ZichronZZiichchroron DoDDovidovviid ooff PomonaPomona judge cited an “unprecedented measles en by Rabbi Mutty Leiser, and Chaburas even more so. outbreak” in suburban Rockland Count L-R -Avos U’Banim winners - Dovid Gross, Dovy “V’Haarev Na” is given by Rabbi Akiva One example he said was about a deer Schreiber, Aharon Mermelstein Ginz. Th ere is a daf hashavua chabura as who was about to give birth, when she [ continued on page 29 ]

28 THE MONSEY MEVASER - (845-821-6200) MARCH 21, 2019 / 14 ADAR II, 5779 Local News From Around Town

[ continued from page 28 ] centive for the JCRC to call a meeting to of Kehillat New Hempstead will speak. tor’s appointment. We will continue to organize the Jewish community before Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier, director of The do everything we can to improve public as a basis for denying the request. Rock- the 2020 Census to ensure that everyone Shmuz, will give a shiur on Shabbos safety, and I look forward to working land County measles now numbers 147 participates in being counted in the 2020 Parshas Shemini, March 30. Rabbi Yosef with the Traffic Safety Committee to confirmed cases of measles that the Census. Weinberger will give the shiur on Par- implement additional measures in 2019 Rockland County Department of Health Mr. Michael Nussbaum of JCRC shas Hachodesh, Shabbos Parshat Taz- and beyond.” is continuing to investigate. These con- chaired the meeting and Rabbi David ria, April 6. All shiurim will take place Fred Brinn, Ramapo Superinten- firmed cases are the total since the out- Niederman, UJO Executive Director and at Knesses Yisroel at 698 Union Road in dent of Highways, says, “These changes break began in October and are not all President, spoke sharing recommenda- New Hempstead at 5:15. have been a long time coming, and I’m active cases. tions on how to assure communities par- proud to see critical traffic safety im- County Attorney Thomas Humbach ticipate in the upcoming Census. Also provements being made in real time for said, "We have had success, but this case among participants present was Rabbi Town of Ramapo Traffic Safety Ramapo residents.” is not over. We are thankful that at this Avi Greenstein, CEO of BPJCC; Rabbi Committee Implements New Safety The Traffic Safety Committee was juncture we were able to establish to U.S. Yeruchim Silber, Director of Agudath Improvements formed to improve traffic flow and en- District Court Judge Vincent Briccetti Israel; and Rabbi Hersch Horowitz, Ex- hance pedestrian safety. The committee that the county’s interest in protecting ecutive Director of Monsey’s Communi- The town of Ramapo is Traffic Safety has weekly meetings and has conducted the public health was the highest priority ty Outreach Center. Committee, formed in 2018 by Town Su- traffi c studies, the focus of which are to and will remain so. While no one enjoys “I thank the JCRC,” Rabbi Niederman pervisor Specht, has implemented more identify problem areas related to excessive the fact that these kids are out of school says, “for their work in assuring maxi- than a dozen new safety improvements. traffi c, parking, sidewalks, and street light- these orders have worked; they have mum participation in the Census which The goal of the improvements is to keep ing. helped prevent the measles outbreak is very important for the welfare of the residents safe with the addition of stop Th e Traffi c Safety Committee will con- from spreading to this school popula- community. It is still a year ahead, but signs, no parking signs, and new cross- tinue to focus on adding additional turn- tion. We will continue to press forward the Census has an effect for the upcom- walks which have gone up all over the ing lanes, changing directional traffi c, new to protect the public health as that is the ing ten years, and we need to make sure town of Ramapo to improve pedestrian traffi c signals, additional approach lanes, primary objective of the government." that we don’t fail again. We express our safety. installing sidewalks, and retrofi tting exist- Town Supervisor Specht says, “ These ing street lights with LED technology to improvements mark the beginning of the improve visibility. ROCKLAND Town’s efforts to make our roads safer for families in Ramapo. For our community COUNTY to thrive, it’s critical Ramapo residents To have your news included never have to worry about their families’ in the next issue, email Call to Action for Community Leaders safety biking in the street, going out for to Inspire Assure Full Participation of a walk, or driving to and from a doc- [email protected]. the Jewish Community in Upcoming 2020 Census PROUDLY SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR 12 YEARS! The Jewish communities of New York state are being under-reported and rep- resented. Unfortunately, after the 2010 Census, it was clear that the Orthodox Lizeth Dry Cleaners community, especially those in Boro Park were extremely underrepresented. Monsey’s Community Outreach Center participates It is estimated that this undercount of in a conference with community leaders, and (845)(845) 425425 - 84258425 Orthodox members of the communi- Federal, State and City officials working on assuring maximum participation within the Orthodox 295292 5 NorthNortth MainMainn Street,Strtreeett, SpringSprriinng ValleyVValllleeyy NYNY ty totaled tens of thousands lost to the communities so that all receive necessary and Census. The absence of large numbers deserved services after the Census 2020. MondayMoM ndn ayy - FridayFrir day 7:30am7::330amm - 7:00pm7:0000ppm was so apparent, that immediately af- AprilAApprriil 7th7t7 h andaannd 14th:144thth: OpenOOppenen 9:30am9:3:300aam - 5:00pm55::000ppmm ter the count, Mayor Bloomberg held a strong appreciation to Mr. Baily of the press conference where he pointed out Census Bureau, Mr. Kamara and Mr. that the results of the 2010 Census did Snow from the State, and Ms. Menin not reflect the growth of the Orthodox from the City Census Bureau for their community. commitment towards reaching out to As a result, the Orthodox community Jewish communities to assure maximum suffered by receiving a lesser representa- Jewish participation in this endeavor. It tion in government than it deserved.This is important to realize that an accurate is because each district is drawn accord- count is critical for the welfare of the ing to the number of people residing in Jewish community for years to come.” We offer it, and since Orthodox numbers received a lower count, it made other districts Regular Dry larger, diluting the Orthodox voice and NEW HEMPSTEAD Cleaning representation. The demographic with 20% Off the lowest mail return rate in 2010 was N’shei Knesses Yisroel Hosts Series of (Prepaid with 72 hours in advance) Yiddish speakers in Williamsburg and Women’s Shiurim Borough Park, and the concern is to Women are invited to come and see We do Clean Laundry Shirts, Coats, Bekishes, Kittles, make sure that Monsey doesn’t follow neighbors, gain inspiration and show Tallases, Tzitzis, Pleated Skirts Dresses and much more… in the same path. This undercounting support for community initiatives as also created a situation where Ortho- N’shei Knesses Yisroel continues a series dox communities were entitled to fewer of women's Shabbos shiurim which will services and less funding due to the per- be offered over four weeks. Mrs. Aviva ceived smaller population. Next year’s Orlion, spoke on Shabbos Parshas Zach- We offer on the spot Tailoring as well! goal is to prevent a recurrence of this or, March 16 . On Shabbos Parshas Tzav, Pick up and delivery is available for order that cost over $40 (20% off does not apply) underrepresentation. This was the in- March 23, Rabbi Shimon Kerner, Rav

MARCH 21, 2019 / 14 ADAR II, 5779 THE MONSEY MEVASER - (845-821-6200) 29 Refl ecting the Monsey Community’s Growth, Chasdei Lev Moves Pesach Distribution to Pomona Ballpark By Sandy Eller passing year. Th is year’s numbers are truly be fl ocking to Palisades impressive, with 167,014 cases of food go- Credit Union Park It will be a stadium-sized expression of ing to 3,789 rabbeim in 200 participating from 1:30 to 5:30 PM hakaras hatov to local rabbeim on Sunday, schools at 15 locations throughout the Unit- to pick up their orders. March 24th, as Chasdei Lev will be distrib- ed States and Canada. Shimi Schlissel- uting 27,354 cases of food and other house- While Chasdei Lev’s most recent Mon- feld, the organizer of hold necessities at Palisades Credit Union sey Pesach and Succos distributions have Chasdei Lev’s Monsey Park in Pomona. been held at the Yeshiva of Spring Valley’s distribution, estimat- hasdei Lev has been partnering with girls’ building and at Rockland Commu- ed that approximately yeshivas, manufacturers, and distributors nity College, Monsey’s signifi cant growth 100 volunteers turned to give rabbeim the opportunity to purchase has necessitated a move to a larger location. out last year to ensure subsidized foods and related items before 608 Rabbeim representing 81 yeshivas en- that everything ran Pesach and Succos at a substantial discount compassing the full religious spectrum in smoothly. Schlissel- as a way of thanking them for dedicating the greater Monsey area, as well as others feld said that given this their lives to chinuch. Participants have the in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Riverdale, year’s record numbers, ability to purchase up to $2,800 worth of New Jersey, Scranton, and Providence, will he hopes that even who praised Chasdei Lev for its eff orts. items from a lengthy list that includes chick- more volunteers, including father and son “Th e encouragement that you give to en, meat, shmura matza, wine, grape juice, teams and groups of boys ages 12 and up, B’nei Torah … engenders enthusiasm for fi sh, paper and plastic goods, groceries and will be on hand to arrange the orders and kavod Hatorah among others to participate other items at a cost of just $275, giving pack them quickly and effi ciently into the and honor the Torah and show appreciation them the opportunity to recognize signifi - rabbeim’s cars, one of many steps taken to to those who teach our children,” said Rabbi cant savings on their yom tov purchases. ensure that every participant is showered Feinstein. Chasdei Lev’s initial Pesach 2010 dis- with gratitude and respect for devoting To volunteer at the Monsey distribution tribution of 8,253 cases of food and other themselves to educating the next generation. on March 24th, contact Chasdei Lev at volun- items benefi tting 250 rabbeim in 13 Brook- All of Chasdei Lev’s operations are un- [email protected], call them at 718-831- lyn yeshivas triggered a wave of gratitude der the auspices of HaRav Reuven Feinstein, 2500 or visit them online at https://chasdei- that has grown exponentially with every Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva of Staten Island, lev.org/volunteer/

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MARCH 21, 2019 / 14 ADAR II, 5779 THE MONSEY MEVASER - (845-821-6200) 33 Message from the School Board President Th e most important message that I can send to all attend next year, you should submit a form with your vendors. Th e district plans to also provide an app and non-public school families (including yeshivas) is best guess. web portal to parents so they will be able to locate their that you must submit your application for transpor- At last week's board meeting, Verizon made a pres- child's bus. tation by April 1. This is deadline is written into state entation detailing outfi tting every bus with a device so Th e district and the board continue to work to im- law. If you do not have an application, it is availa- that the district will be able to locate every bus at any prove services to all of the children in East Ramapo as we ble on the district website at https://bit.ly/2HmYaqZ. point in time. In addition, the device reports diagnostics, continue to go all the way up and beyond! Even if you are unsure which school your child will driver safety, fuel effi ciency, and other critical data to the Harry Grossman

Bais Yaakov Chofetz Chaim of Pomona- 38th ents of the Grandparents Annual Dinner – Notebook of success Award, gave tribute to the Hundreds from the Monsey community assembled at superlative chinuch, me- Ateres Charna in tribute to a premier Bais Yaakov, Bais sorah, and yiddishe values Yaakov Chofetz Chaim of Pomona. Th e program began that have been imbued in with a video presentation that displayed the simcha and their granddaughters. Rav ruach in BYCC, as a mosad where every girl shines. Shlomo, learned with Reb Mr. Dov Levine, renowned emcee, captivated the oil- Yaakov Kaminetsky, zt”l. am including the parent body of Yungerleit, Bnei Torah, Rav Shlomo, is an einikel of and choshuva Ba’alei Batim. R’ Dov praised the honorees Reb Binyomin Wilhelm, z”l, for hachzokas haTorah presenting them with seforim founder of Torah V’daath. and a special picture of the heiligeh Chofetz Chaim. Th e emcee shared a story: Mr. Levine acknowledged outstanding Moros, the When the yeshiva board heartbeat of BYCC. R’ Dov expressed the pride of par- wanted bachurim, Zeidy ents, teachers, and students in having at the helm of the Wilhelm wanting a yeshi- mosad, Rabbi Zaks, with his illustrious mesoras Ch”Ch, va for his sons, knocked on ztk”l. Th e hanhala includes principals Mrs. Zaks, Mrs. doors. Wealthy Mr. Belsky, Diamant, and Morah Alter, who with seichel hayoshor opened his door and said, v’ahava inspire every Talmida. “I’ll write a check to the ye- In a warm atmosphere, the honorees shared divrei shiva.” Mr. Wilhelm replied, bracha. Th ose honored were Mr. and Mrs. Yehuda “I don’t need a check. I want your boys!” Sadly, the boys the Bais Yaakov talmida – b’chochma b’svuna ub’da’as in Deutsch, Hakoras HaTov Awardees, Mr. and Mrs. Tzo- were in public school. Reb Binyomin begged and man- contrast to one who merely attends a Bais Yaakov. dok Akkerman, Parents of the Year Awardees, Keser aged to salvage one son to join Torah V’daath! Th at was In allegiance, many Rabbonim participated includ- Shem Tov Awardees, Rabbi and Mrs. Yehuda Koblick. Barney Belsky, who married Chana Wilhelm, parents, ing Rabbi A. Brog, Rabbi Diamant, Rabbi Elias, Rabbi Reb Yehuda thanked BYCC for the terrifi c girls’ chinuch z”l, of Rav Yisroel Belsky, zt”l. Nachman S. Friedman, Rabbi Avrohom Kammer, Rab- in a safe, pristine, and inviting atmosphere. R’ Chaim Morsel accepted the Alumna Award for his bi Kaplan, Rabbi Yitzchok Knobel, Rabbi Mordechai When Rabbi and Mrs. Shloime Juravel were present- Aishes Chayil, Elisheva nee Rokowsky, a former BYCC Kaminetsky, Rabbi Kurlander, Rabbi Rabinowitz, Rabbi ed with the Avodas Hakodesh Award, Reb Shloime an- Talmidah for ten years. R’ Chaim defi ned the quintes- Soloveitchik, Rabbi Stolzenberg, Rabbi Sussholtz, and nounced ‘Altz Hakoras HaTov’ the bracha in being part sential BYCC alumna as one who strives to better herself Rabbi Y. Yankelovitz among other prominent guests. of BYCC where Bnos Yisroel shteig in a zah gutteh oifen. and her mishpacha with gadlus b’Torah, continuing the Th is event accentuated simchas hachaim, the essence He shared how he feels the BYCC oilam understands shalsheles hamesorah. of BYCC. Guests left with a CD of BYCC middos songs. u’mah Hashem doreish mikem as they build doros ye- Rabbi Zaks, shlit”a, explained: Th e Chofetz Chaim Tour BYCC in action, for a heart-warming experience. shorim u’mevorachim. diff erentiates between a ben olam haba and one who gets Stay tuned for information of the BYCC’s upcoming Rabbi Shlomo and Mrs. Esther Wilhelm, recipi- a cheilek b’olam haba. So, too, we distinguish between Chanukas Habayis.

Yeshiva Degel Hatorah Eight Graders’ List of Accomplishments

On Rosh Chodesh Adar, the eighth graders made an impressive Cheshbon of Accomplishments and impressed even themselves when they realized from the list they had created just how much they have accomplished so far. Here is a partial listing: over 300 Meforshim, Tosafos with worksheets, learning how to make a Lain- ing, six Blatt of Iyun (Gemora, Rashi, Tosafos), seven and a half blatt of bkiyus in Kedushin plus another five and a half blatt in Me- gillah, large parts of Mishnah Berura Chalek Aleph (plus Hilchos Rosh Hashanah, Sukkah, Chanukah and Purim), thirty five in- depth tefilah sheets (based on Gemoras throughout Shas), twenty in-depth Maalos Hatorah sheets (also based on various Gemoras), weekly Parsha with worksheets, Chofetz Chaim, Mussar, and more.

7th grade writes their 200th dvar Torah – in preparation for creating a similar, if not greater, list of accomplishments when they are Degal Hatorah 8th graders

34 THE MONSEY MEVASER - (845-821-6200) MARCH 21, 2019 / 14 ADAR II, 5779 Bnos Leah Prospect Park of Monsey Continues on Path of Building Midos Yeshiva Ketana Ohr Reuven Hosts Nurtured Heart Approach At a smiley emoji themed assembly, led by Mrs. Sivi Rokowsky, Midos Program Co- ordinator, Bnos Leah Prospect Park of Monsey introduced the next exciting facet of its mi- dos program with an assembly l’kevod Rosh Chodesh Adar. Th roughout the year, the school has focused on a monthly mi- dah. Th e program is an all-en- compassing one, showing the girls that although aca- demic achievement is worth- while, there is more to being a well-rounded Bas Yisroel than academics alone. Th e students have enthusiastically embraced KOR rebbeim doing a role play of diff erent scenarios that can be turned around the program which has seeped through the use of a compliment to build a student by switching body language and into their very being to words. the point that the chore- While a staff professional day is a norm in many schools, Yeshiva Ketana Ohr ographed midos theme song, Reuven takes things not only one step further but two steps above and beyond as which is sung by all at assem- YKOR is in the midst of dedicating three days to a Staff Professional Development blies and creates a true sense of course. Th e fi rst day of courses in the Nurtured Heart Approach workshop series simcha and achdus can also be took place on Monday, February 18. Th e next workshop day was Sunday, March 17. heard hummed in the hallways. Not only that, but girls specifi cally ask their mothers to Th e last Staff Professional Development Day will take place on Sunday, March 24 play the CD during carpool and as they exit the car so that they can sing along all the Th e Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) is more than just a parenting or educator way into the school. behavior management strategy. It is instead a philosophy for creating healthy rela- “Th e song is just another special way of inculcating the midos program into the chi- tionships. NHA is been successfully implemented by those seeking successful, early nuch of the school,” says Mrs. Shoshana Rube, principal. “I hear the girls singing it all intervention techniques for children of all ages through practicing methodologies of day long. Even parents without kids in the school are talking about our midos program. praise, positive energy, recognition and reward for positive behavior. Parents who have come in for interviews have mentioned that they have heard about the Overall, the staff has responded to the workshop with real enthusiasm as they program. It is heartening to see just how far-reaching the eff ects this impressive program appreciate the benefi ts of learning how to make the most of the NHA approach and has been.” apply it towards creating greater positivity to further encourage each student. Th e theme introduced for Adar was the midah of simcha. Th e students were present- ed with ideas for how to be b’simcha and how to do mitzvos b’simcha, including greet- ing friends b’simcha, and acting b’simcha. Interactive games and new incentives were introduced as has been done during previous months as well. Th e talmidos gained an understanding as well as to how saying gam zu l’tova helps one realize how one can be Yeshiva of Spring Valley Boys Remembers Rav Breslauer zt”l happy even when something seems to go wrong. Students got to decorate and create ha- mantashen which they took home and baked for Shabbos. With Nissan just around the corner, one can only wonder what wonderful midah inspiration will come next.

Bais Mikroh Presents Annual Country Fair Rabbi Brecher's fourth grade in Ye- shiva Bais Mikroh presented an educa- tional Country Fair. Th e boys worked in groups of two for many weeks pre- paring for the big event. Each group prepared a tri-board poster presenta- tion with maps, recipes, and places of interest. Th e project also included a detailed, research paper. Th e fourth graders also brought in items to share and display which were related to their countries, such as souvenirs or popular Talmidim in grade fi ve through eight heard about the inspirational life of Rav foods like guacamole, salsa and tortilla Shlomo Mordechai Breslauer, zt”l. Rabbi Yochanan Wosner shared inspirational and chips for Mexico. Th e displays were arranged on tables by country. Students dressed up moving stories with the talmidim about Rav Breslauer who was, among other impor- in costumes appropriate to the country they had learned about in-depth. Countries such tant positions, a longtime rebbe at Yeshiva of Spring Valley. as Japan, Russia, Morocco, China, Egypt, India, Kenya, Mexico, Brazil, France, Canada, and the United Emirates were included. Th e much anticipated annual event was attended by the entire school as well as the fourth grader’s families, who visited each booth and listened to the boys speak about the To be included in Monsey Mevaser’s next issue, please send school country they had become experts in. news and pictures to [email protected].

MARCH 21, 2019 / 14 ADAR II, 5779 THE MONSEY MEVASER - (845-821-6200) 35 Feature Story A New Combination Guaranteed to Be a Recipe for Success Monsey Mevaser Tours Monsey’s Own Overnight Popping Sensation

By M. C. Millman of humor. Moreover, ChefChaya has a lot to be he perfect combination - the irresist- grateful for these days if the instant pop- ible outcome of pairing the already ularity of her product which is sold side Twildly popular Popinsanity with the by side with Popinsanity popcorn is any equally revered ChefChaya. Th e dynamic indication as well as the thousands of or- duo has created a combination of products ders received in the span of four weeks that keep things popping at Popinsanity based on her name alone. So, even if she which distributes handcraft ed artisanal is working round the clock with her team popcorn in fi ft een gourmet fl avors all over cooking up her salted caramel confections, the world. Popinsanity popcorn ships thou- wrapping each individually, and packing it sands of pounds of popcorn weekly. Th e carefully into jars and bags and boxes each decadent delicacy is sold in bags, jars, tins with designer product tags - it is a true and gift boxes in over 200 stores in twen- labor of love as indicated by the whimsical ty-four states nationally including high-end gold hearts attached to each tag. department stores like Nordstrom and Saks Th e Popinsanity team works sixteen Fift h Avenue. It is distributed for sale in hour days regularly stopping on Fridays an countries across the globe, including Eretz hour before Shabbos and then continuing Yisroel, the UK, Canada, and Hong Kong. an hour aft er Shabbos. Future plans con- Popinsanity has experienced a 400% annu- sist of locating to a bigger space, and a new al growth year aft er year. And while some product line no one will believe is pareve. might consider Popinsanity’s insane rocket Monsey expresses its own overwhelm- launch to near-overnight success an “old” ing feeling of gratitude for being fortunate story already – what they might not know is popcorn. From a single piece of left over Cedarhurst this morning,” says Aaron, “and enough to have the one and only Popin- that Popinsanity is not just about popcorn equipment that was going to be tossed out the store called to tell me that they put out sanity retail storefront located right here anymore. aft er its debut performance - a star was our product on their shelf, turned around, at 296 Route 59. Th e rest of the world, Five-and-a-half years ago, Popinsanity born, and Yankey knew he was on to some- and the next thing they knew, one lady put though, has to hope that there is still going wasn’t even a kernel of an idea. But Yan- the entire shelf’s worth of the CCxPOP to be something left on the shelf of local key Goldenthal decided to make use of product into her shopping cart, and that stores while fearing the machinations of an untouched popcorn maker taking up was it. Th ey were sold out in minutes from one lone lady who might sweep it all into space in his home aft er a failed restaurant one customer!” her shopping cart in one fell swoop right launch that never even got to see the light ChefChaya comes to Popinsanity with before they can snatch up a token bag for of day. His fi ve-year-old, her friends at her her own claim to fame which comes from themselves. Th e world really has gone in- birthday party, and most importantly their having over 82,000 social media followers. sane – PopINSANity it seems, and CCx- mothers were not willing to let that be his Th ey follow ChefChaya not only for her POP has joined the bandwagon to a rous- fi rst and last batch of uniquely fl avored innovative and captivating presentations ing welcome by all. but for the way she expresses herself by choosing positivity over all else. “It is the attitude of gratitude,” says Chaya. “Life is hard enough – I prefer the feel-good attitude of introspection and self-improvement with the right touch of humor. I am always raising the bar, taking things to the next level challenging my- self.” Chaya’s attitude of gratitude is some- thing she practices daily by sharing at thing good as did Aaron Zutler his partner least three things she is grateful for - so good that he couldn’t keep up with the throughout her every day. “People start demand. Five and half years later - enter doing this, and then in a few days, they ChefChaya to the Popinsanity stage made feel like they have run out of new things up of Yankey Goldenthal, Aaron Zutler and to be grateful for. But I demonstrate that Yitz Joseph. Chaya Lichtenstein, a social what you’re grateful for doesn’t have to media infl uencer, has taken Popinsanity be something earth-shattering. Some- products to the next level having launched thing as simple as a parking spot or milk the CCxPOP line within the last few weeks. in the refrigerator when you need it for ChefChaya’s sea salted caramels are the fi rst your coffee is enough. Bad days will of the CCxPOP line and were also an im- happen anyway, and pain doesn’t dis- mediate success especially since it made its criminate so why not reflect on the good debut Purim time. and be mindful of it?” which is precisely “We just made a delivery to a store in what Chaya does with just the right touch

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and his signature warmth, it is no wonder that hundreds of talmidim have flocked to learn under Rav Asher’s tutelage. As the Rosh HaYeshiva, Rabbi Mordechai Wolmark, exhorted in a recent address to the  talmidim, “We all know the extent of Rav Asher’s mesiras nefesh for his talmidim, this is a special opportunity for the talmidim, alumni and their families to show their hakaras hatov.”  Indeed, the outpouring of gratitude has been so overwhelming that all the ads placed in hon- or of Rav Asher will be reprinted in a separate, leather-bound Kavod Hatorah Tribute Book,  which will be presented to Rav Asher at the Din- ner. Mr. & Mrs. Abe Katz, the Guests of Honor at this year’s Expansion Dinner, are the proud par- ents of Meyer, an eleventh grade talmid at Shaarei

   Torah. The Yeshiva is grateful for the opportu-  nity to acknowledge a couple whose devotion to    tzarchei tzibbur knows no bounds. Mr. & Mrs.  Katz are renowned throughout Monsey for their  proactive involvement in community chesed cam-   paigns, shul projects and their children’s schools.   Although the Katzes generally shun recognition, the community is happy for this occasion to show its gratitude. The avreichim of Shaarei Torah’s Kollel Zi- chron Zev may live throughout Monsey’s far flung neighborhoods, but these young families whose lives are dedicated to Torah have had a great impact on the ruach of the community. omentum is building as Yeshiva Shaa- Rabbi & Mrs. Avrohom Anteby, exemplary mem- rei Torah of Monsey prepares to host bers of the yeshiva’s kollel, have been chosen to M its Expansion Dinner at the The Atrium receive this year’s Harav Nosson Tzvi Finkel Leg- on March 26th. With friends of the yeshiva, the acy Award. With his hasmadah, and ever-pres- parent body and alumni expected to turn out en ent simchas hachaim, Reb Avrohom has been an masse, the evening promises to be a warm show integral part of the kollel and truly embodies the of support for a Torah institution that has con- ideals of Rav Nosson Tzvi ztz”l. tributed so much to the community and the olam In a senior class of outstanding Talmidim hayeshivos. it was difficult to choose one Talmid as the re- The Expansion Dinner is an opportunity to cipient of this year’s Talmid of the Year Award. celebrate the yeshiva’s achievements over its for- Throughout his years in Shaarei Torah’s Mesiv- ty two year history of harbotzas hatorah, while ta, Binyamin Larner consistently distinguished planning for the future. The ‘Expansion Dinner’ himself and set an example for his peers. With description was chosen in honor of the yeshiva’s a maturity beyond his years, Binyamin set goals latest endeavor. Plans are well under way for the and applied himself to his learning, thus earning inaugural Ellul zman of the yeshiva’s First Year this award. Bais Medrash program, to be led by Rav Tzvi With the ad deadline and Dinner approaching, Weinberg, an accomplished alumnus of Shaarei ads and reservations can be conveniently placed Torah, currently learning in Beth Medrash Gov- by calling the Yeshiva office at (845) 352-3431 or oha. through the yeshiva’s website at yst.edu. Harav Asher Weiss, the yeshiva’s Rosh Bais A Shaarei Torah Dinner often feels more like a Medrash is the recipient of the Nezer Hatorah family gathering, as rebbeim and talmidim catch award. Rav Asher has played a pivotal role in up, and old friends reconnect. The hanhala is the unprecedented success of Shaarei Torah’s bais looking forward to an enjoyable and exciting medrash. With a combination of gadlus b’torah evening.

40 THE MONSEY MEVASER - (845-821-6200) MARCH 21, 2019 / 14 ADAR II, 5779 Purim Event Yeshivas Mordechai HaTzaddik at Vilchovitz

that comes to learn and the expense the name of a woman that the boy told costs them over $10,000. One of the him in the column for a Refuah Shlei- ways in which they raise money, is to ma. He assumed it was the boy’s mother sell the rights to have a name includ- or grandmother and he asked the boy if ed on a large chart for either a Refua his relative was sick. The boy shook his Shleima, or a Yahrzeit, or for any sort of head immediately and said no. “It’s for assistance that one needs. Many people a boy in my class whose mother is very respond to this with respectable dona- sick,” said the precious little angel, “and tions and the chart is filled with names. every day when my class says Tehillim, Rabbi Shamai Blobstein one of the my friend always cries. So I figured that organizers of the Yeshiva in Monsey, was today with my money, I could really holding the chart with a list of names help out my friend!” of people who need Refuah Shleimas in When Rav Breslauer zt”l was told his hands and adding names as people about Yeshivas Mordechai HaTzaddik, handed him donations, when he sensed he requested a bracha from the organ- someone trying to get his attention. He izers because of the great zechus of looked down to see a small child, per- having so many people learning under haps seven or eight years old standing one roof on this beautiful day of Purim. next to him. The little boy asked if he Imagine 2000 people learning Toras can include a name on the chart. Rab- Hashem all together – when only until bi Blobstein said of course, and then in recently, learning Torah on Purim was jest, added, “But it costs money!” almost a Meis Mitzvah! The little boy didn’t flinch. He stuck Come and join this big Kiddush his adorable little hand into his pock- Hashem - and see it for yourself. Dona- This Purim, come join us for approx- (2011), there were already over 2000 et and pulled out all the money he tions can be made to get your name on the imately our 25th year of YESHIVAS children learning and space was tight. owned - exactly one dollar! He handed list to: Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim please MORDECHAI HATZADDIK. But the children and their fathers just the money to R’ Shamai who decided call R Shamai Blobstein 9147148183 or What started off as a few splin- kept on coming! Annually, the organiz- to take the money just to see how real Rabbi Yecheskel Samuels 8455483567 for ter groups of boys learning on Purim ers give out prizes to every single child the little boy was. Then he wrote down the privilege. Morning with their fathers has now turned into the biggest Makom Torah in Monsey and possibly in the whole entire world. This takes place at the A Message from A Message from Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht & Town Board Vilchovitz hall (formally The Yeshivas Ramapo Supervisor Michael Spechtcht Spring Valley boys building). and Town Board Starting with Shacharis K’Vasikin - Michael Specht, Town Supervisor which this year will be at 6:30 am, there PURIM TRAFFIC CHANGES will be continuous learning going on Michael Specht, Town Supervisor Chief Brad Weidel straight until close to 1 pm. On Purim! PURIM TRAFFIC CHANGES We have approximately 2000 - YES Chief Brad Weidel - 2000 men and boys partaking and P P learning at this special and unique P

P event, ranging from the ages of 5 to 500, P we have Rebbeim and Kollel Yungerleit P P P and many Balebatim who come to learn P P P because of the fantastic Kol Torah going MARINER WAY GOLAR DR. - OLYMPIA LN. on in our “Beis Medrash.” The following streets will be ONE WAY ONLY on Purim Each and every boy who comes to • Rita Avenue • Herrick Avenue learn is rewarded with a beautiful prize • Ida Road • Decatur Avenue – just for coming. He is also entered • Ronald Drive • Walter Drive into a raffle for a chance to win a se- • Francis cor. Ronald west towards Ida • Edwin Lane lection of grand prizes. There is also a • Ralph Blvd. • Maple Leaf Road • Park Lane • Mariner Way special raffle for the adults. • Adar Court • Olympia/Golar Lane

306 When all the boys walk into our Alternate Route to Route 306, use Yale Drive and Ralph Blvd. “Beis Medrash,” they first say a chap- Right turns ONLY onto Rt. 306 ter of Tehillim and have in mind a Re- No left turns onto or off Rt. 306 from Maple until Kearsing Pky. fuah Shleima for so many of the Cholei Ramapo Police NO LEFT TURN NO RIGHT TURN Directing Traffic from Sunrise into Park to Herrick Ave. Yisroel who need healing, people in NO ENTRANCE NO RIGHT TURN NO LEFT TURN need of shidduchim and parnassah, to Ida from Francis from Jill Lane into Rita to Decatur Ave. etc. There are many beautiful stories of PARKING: people calling us and seeing Yeshuos, t asking to be included for future years PARK ON ONE SIDE OF THE STREET ONLY ree Please be considerate when parking on any street. t because they were zoche to be saved or S Park in Driveway if possible. Allow room for passing traffic.

n healed in the zechus of the 2000 or so If you park at a NO PARKING sign people learning and davening in their Mai you will be ticketed and towed!!! honor. If you see an emergency vehicle please allow enough room to pass. On the morning of Purim 5771

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uestion: I am a sixteen-year-old bachur learning in yeshiva. First and second seder in my yeshiva Qare devoted to learning b’iyun, while night seder is spent trying to fi nish the mesechta. Aside from those sederim, I spend about an hour during lunchtime chazering shiur. Recently a friend of mine has been encouraging me to spend more eff ort on becoming a “shas yid.” When will you learn misechtas Eruvin, Parah, or Tamid? I don’t know what to answer him, but I feel that I am gaining a lot by chazering shiur and getting the sugya clearer. Should I spend my extra time devoted towards learning bikiyus, or should I stay focused on learning b’iyun?

there is no easy solution. At some point in her a new pair of shoes or a new dress as authenticity, their defenses would shoot many children’s development, they will oft en a way of expressing that you understand up, and we would lose them forever. begin framing their identity more around how hard it was for her. Only by slowly and gently lowering their their friends than their parents. Children defenses and opening up their minds are By Rabbi Shaya Cohen need their parents’ love and approval but The Psychology of Kiruv they ultimately receptive when shown of Priority 1 will react abrasively if their friendships are The idea of using tact and a gentle the truth and beauty of Yiddishkeit. threatened. Trying to squelch a friendship touch when trying to influence someone Answer: Before addressing the point that you perceive as inappropriate will oft en has ramifications in many areas other Preventive Medicine of the question, it is worth discussing the backfi re, leading to a stronger bond with than child rearing. One area where this There is a story with Rav Henoch attitude that generates this sort of ques- the troublesome friend. approach is absolutely critical is Kiruv Leibowitz zt"l, the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas tion. We all want to protect our children, Given this dynamic, the worst Rechokim. One branch of Priority-1 is Chafetz Chaim, which illustrates the idea but do not be quick to judge other peo- thing you can do as a parent is panic the Legacy Seminar Series, an outreach of reacting softly instead of panicking ple. When identifying someone's level of and forcefully demand that your program that has introduced thousands when faced with a parenting challenge. frumkeit, it is all too easy to pass snap judg- child end the friendship. Having your of unaffiliated Jews to their heritage Rav Henoch Leibowitz was an only child ments based on the assessment of mean- child abandon the friendship requires over the past 30+ years. We have and his father Rav Dovid Leibowitz zt"l ingless trivialities or, even worse, through subtlety and patience. Find ways of conducted numerous seminars where devoted all of his energy to raising his information garnered from gossip. Before refusing your daughter's request or the participants entered wholly secular son to become a Talmid Chacham. As a you begin interfering in your child life, deflecting the situation in ways that and left convinced that the Torah young boy possessing a sharp mind and make sure your information is accurate. do not lead to futile confrontation. Be is true and eager to become ba’alei an empathetic personality, Rav Henoch Only once you have really verifi ed that your smart and do not listen to the instinct teshuva. The way this is accomplished once expressed an interest in entering daughter's friendship with the child poses a to start meddling with a heavy hand. is by slowly and gently lowering the the medical profession. spiritual danger should you intervene. Additionally, if you make your child person's defenses. If during their first “Think of all the diseases I can help As far as the appropriate method of stay home for Shabbos, find a way to lecture we bombarded the participants cure,” Rav Henoch said to his father. intervention is concerned, the truth is that compensate her for her sacrifice. Buy with irrefutable proofs of the Torah's A Letter to Rob Good Luck …. It All Depends on Who’s Got Possession!

fi eld at least ten yards, or they lose the ball. Lose the ball? Th e ball is right there in front of them! It's on the fi eld - in should be. We haven't "lost" our mazel - fact the other team is now picking up the we are just not in possession of it. ball and starting to play with it themselves! So, when you said Jews don't have ma- Losing the ball doesn't mean the ball zel, you were partially correct. Everyone is actually lost - it means that one team has mazel, it is part of life. But Jews do does not have possession of the ball. Ma- not control their mazel - we leave that up zel is like the football. Everyone has an to Hashem. He is the One Who created us opportunity to advance their mazel, to and He is our “Head Coach” who focuses attempt to better their fortune - the world on making sure we succeed in our lives calls it "luck" - in order to be successful, and not "lose the ball." Dear Rabbi, fused - do we have mazel or are we “out rich, powerful, happy and content with Rob, there is so much to be said on They say Jews are above mazel. We of luck”? their lives. The more luck they have, the this topic, and I will be happy to discuss have no luck. If so, why do we find that Signed, Rob better their lives are. it with you at greater length. But for now, when something happens to a person, he But, my dear Rob, the Jewish people let's just leave it at this: The Jewish People says, “That’s just my mazel”? Or a sick per- Dear Rob, don't rely on luck to maintain their lives. are the MVP of the league, and we don't son has his name changed so he can have Hang onto your buff alo wings and gua- In fact, luck has nothing to do with it. even need possession of the ball to score a better mazel. And all I hear about this camole and listen to this. As a football fan, Hashem has what to do with it. He con- a touchdown! week is the mazel of the month of Adar, you know that every team has four chances trols our destiny, He takes care of our Yours always, which is fish! So now what? I’m just con- - four downs - to move the ball down the lives and yes, He decides what our mazel Th e Rabbi

44 THE MONSEY MEVASER - (845-821-6200) MARCH 21, 2019 / 14 ADAR II, 5779 Feature Story Chai Adar … L’Chayim … To Life! 18 Adar 5713 - March 5, 1953 he early 1950’s was an especially ter- Th e room was still. No one uttered a astounded; they realized that more was go- rible time for Jews in the Soviet Un- sound. Th e Rebbe began to speak: “Aft er the ing on than meets the eye, but they did not Tion, a period fi lled with terror and Czar fell in Russia, it was announced that the understand the signifi cance of what had just dread. With a maniacal tyrant leading the government would be holding elections. Th e occurred. Th e Rebbe looked around at the country, Joseph Stalin’s infamous “Doctors’ Rebbe Rashab (the fi ft h Lubavitcher Rebbe) large gathering as he said the word “Hoo- Plot” was at its peak, and Russia’s Jewish sent word to the Chassidim that they were to rah!” Swept up by the powerful emotion that physicians were disappearing rapidly. Peo- participate in the voting process. Th ere was fi lled the air, the crowd spontaneously rose to ple were being purged left and right, never one particular chasid who was completely re- its feet and began copying the Rebbe’s chant to be heard from again. Around the world, moved from worldly aff airs; to him, the polit- shouting, “Hoo-rah! Hoo-rah! Hoo-rah!” Jews wept and pleaded for Divine salvation, ical arena was foreign territory. three times. but there was none yet in sight. “Nonetheless, having received explicit in- Aft er this strange preamble, things quiet- Th e Doctors' Plot was one facet of Stalin's struction from the Rebbe, he set out to fulfi ll ed down and R’ Menachem Mendel delivered ruthless anti-Semitic campaign that falsely the command. With a sense of awe and rev- his second ma’amar of the night, a long and charged the Jews with espionage against the erence, he immersed himself in a mikvah, detailed understanding of the meaning of Pu- Communist Party. It accused some of Russia's donned his gartel and set out for the polling rim. most prestigious doctors - mostly Jews - of a booth. Of course, when he got there he had vast plot to poison the top Soviet political and no idea what he was expected to do, but some ****** military leaders. Scores of Soviet Jews were of the more worldly Chassidim helped him In 1953, the fourth day of March coin- fi red from their jobs, arrested, sent to gulags cast his vote. Adjusting his gartel, the chasid cided with the 17th day of Adar. On that or executed. Th is was accompanied by show did what everyone else was doing. When the fateful day, the Russian state radio in Mos- trials and anti-Semitic propaganda. votes were cast, smiles broke out all around, cow made the startling announcement that Pravda, the Russian propaganda newspa- a bottle was passed from hand to hand, and two days previously, in the wee hours of the per, wrote: "Unmasking the gang of poison- everyone cried out ‘Hoo-rah! Hoo-rah!’ morning, the Supreme Leader Joseph Stalin er-doctors struck a blow against the interna- Taking his cue from those around him, he had fallen gravely ill and had lost con- tional Jewish Zionist organization." began to radiate and shine with that special likewise cried out, ‘Hoo-rah! Hoo-rah! Hoo- sciousness. The next morning, 18 Adar, the Some historians contend that Stalin was solemnity and earnestness that meant that rah!’” whole truth was finally revealed: Stalin was preparing a Soviet-wide pogrom, a "Second he was preparing to deliver another ma’amar. Th e Chassidim back in 1953 Brooklyn dead. The brutal dictator had collapsed the Holocaust," but the scheme was canceled Th e Chassidim could barely believe what was were in awe of the spectacle before them: as very night - and based on accounts almost upon Stalin's death. Soviet leaders later ad- happening. Th e Rebbe had never delivered he uttered these words, the Lubavitcher Reb- at the exact time - that the Chassidim in mitted that the charges had been entirely in- two discourses at the same gathering! be’s face burned with holy fi re! Th ey were Crown Heights were shouting “Hoo-rah” at vented by Stalin and his cohorts. ****** Th e year was 1953. In the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, New York, a large crowd of Jews had gathered to celebrate the fes- tive and joyful holiday of Purim with the Lubavitcher Rebbe, R’ Menachem Mendel Schneerson zt”l. Many of the participants at the Rebbe’s table had themselves just recent- ly escaped from the behind the Iron Curtain. A good number had personally suff ered the wrath of Stalin’s tyranny, wasting away for years in Russian prisons. Still, many such Chassidim could not forget their oppressed brethren across the sea. Th at year at the annual Purim gathering, the Rebbe delivered a lengthy Chasidic dis- course. Th e Rebbe spoke for a very long time, the Rebbe’s gathering. It was further noted (הוא רע) ”and as he did, his countenance underwent a that in Hebrew, the words “Hoo rah visible transformation. His face was afl ame mean “he is evil”! due to his elevated state of attachment to Hashem. As soon as he concluded his ma’am- Announcing the death of Stalin ar (talk), his face resumed its natural color. Jews throughout the Soviet Union Th e gathering continued for the next few breathed a collective sigh of relief, tempered, hours, during which the Rebbe gave sever- of course, by a realistic apprehension of the al informal talks, Chasidic melodies were future. No one, however, could have im- sung, and numerous glasses were hoisted in agined in his wildest dreams a more miracu- “L’chaim.” lous end to Stalin’s reign of terror. At long last, the “Doctors’ Plot” was over, and countless Lubavitch Rebbe at a Farbrengen with his prisoners were set free. In the wake of Sta- Chassidim lin’s death, the oppressive atmosphere in the It was late at night - almost dawn, in fact - Soviet Union lightened to a large degree, and when an unusual thing occurred. For the sec- so ended one of the grimmest chapters in the ond time that evening, the Rebbe’s holy face annals of Russian Jewish history.

MARCH 21, 2019 / 14 ADAR II, 5779 THE MONSEY MEVASER - (845-821-6200) 45 Tefi llah - Avodas Haleiv Be a Better Baal Tefi llah We have witnessed an ever-increasing interest in Tefi llah, refl ected in shiurim, speeches, publications and CD sales. In order to complete the picture, however, all components should be taken into account and evaluated. Rabbi Pinchos Jung on Shabbos, socializing, and minimal congre- Th ey may not think twice about their refusal frequent occasions nowadays when we gational participation, can oft en be traced to a but, in reality, it is not such a simple matter. need someone to lead Tehillim, his attitude s we con- poor or inaudible projection by the baal tefi lla. If blessed with experience and fl uency, and devotion are crucial to arousing a warm tinue on knowledge of meaning, mastery of nusach and sincere response from the congregants. Aour top- On the Gabbai’s Shoulders, In the Chazzan's and, maybe even a pleasant, melodious ic of the impor- Lap. voice, is one actually permitted to decline Trapdoor at the Amud tance of the Baal A considerable amount of responsibility to use all these abilities for the benefi t of the But the gift ed baal tefi lla has other Tefi llah, we now also rests on the shoulders of the gabbaim. It tzibbur? Chazal point out that the gift ed temptations to struggle with. Th e amud turn to another is very tempting to approach those who are Novos Hayizraeli would make his way to could be used as an opportunity to impress aspect which is usually willing to accept the invitation to serve Yerushalayim every Regel (festival) where rather than to inspire. Surely this is a oft en overlooked as chazzan, even if their expertise leaves much the throngs would assemble to hear him poignant reason for placing the words, "Da but must really be a focus of our attention. to be desired. Th e gabbai has succeeded — he sing (Yalkut Melachim 1,21). lifnei mi atta omeid” (Know before Whom Th e other end of the Tefi llah spectrum is the has sent someone to the amud, where he leads One time Novos decided to stay home: you stand) immediately in front of the Shabbos Chazzan. Although it is hoped that the tefi llos. A conscientious gabbai, who cares Does he have to entertain the people every chazzan. Th is powerful reminder is designed he doesn't view his duty as a bind, most of for the quality of tefi lla, however, may select festival? He paid the ultimate penalty for to incline him towards humility and what was said until now (previous issue) about his Kabbolas Shabbos chazzan in advance that refusal, by having his fi eld coveted by modesty. With that level of consciousness everyday chazzanim would be relevant to him — maybe as early as Th ursday evening. His King Achav, eventually costing him his life. of the overwhelming Presence of the King too. When congregants are under time pres- latest time to appoint the baal Shacharis When an individual is blessed with special of Kings, one just doesn't take liberties (as sure during the weekdays, many are satisfi ed would be Friday evening. Amongst the abilities, these are tools Hashem wishes us Orach Chayim 1:1, Rema). Rather, one feels with a baal tefi llah who merely lets them know advantages of early planning would be the fact to use to serve Him. Clearly, they are not humbled, insignifi cant and inadequate. where he is up to. Although this is a devalued that the people chosen have time to prepare our own... Having internalized that message, the perception of his function, it is a reality in themselves. It also allows time to try another Th is observation is not only relevant chazzan then seeks to serve his Maker as well many shuls. It can be assumed that on Shab- candidate if necessary, rather than sending for Shabbos and Yom Tov. One ought to as his congregants to the best of his ability. bos, and even more so on Yom Tov, people are someone incompetent because everyone is include Chol Hamoed or Rosh Chodesh, Rabbi Pinchos Jung is a well-known entitled to expect rather more. Detailed prepa- getting impatient at the last moment. as well. Th ese are typical occasions when mechanech with decades of experience, currently ration (Orach Chaim 100:1), understanding What about those mispallelim who are a disinterested chazzan will downplay the involved in several mosdos in Monsey. NY. He of the texts, and genuine kavana can easily be qualifi ed to act as chazzan but choose to opportunity, whereas an inspired chazzan also lectures, nationally and internationally for sensed by most congregants. Unrest in shuls refuse? Let us turn our attention to them. will make an event of it. Similarly, on the Ani Maamin Foundation. Book Excerpt: Portraits of Prayer Rabbi Eliezer Ovadia Seforno zt”l explains that even Th e story is told of a Israel!" Abish while in exile, Bnei Yisrael is beloved and fellow who, aft er years of Th e Russian brother was speech- special to Hashem, but their potential trying to emigrate from less. "How could that be Israel? It is will only be fully achieved once Mashiach the Soviet Union, was fi - so small!" To which the American comes. Until then, we must remember that nally granted an exit visa. brother responded, "Why are you so we are the Chosen Nation - which means On his fi rst day in Amer- surprised? And why did you think we must behave and act in a proper fash- ica at his brother's house, that Canada was Israel in the fi rst ion. Bnei Yisrael is assured that no mat- he saw a globe in the guest place?" ter what happens around them or even to room. Anxious to fi nally "Well, in Russia, all we hear on the ,them, they will continue to exist. During get unfi ltered, unbiased news is Russia, America, and Israel כי יעקב בחר לו ק-ה the time of exile, however, Bnei Yisrael and honest information, Russia, America, and Israel. Th at's ישראל לסגולתו. כי לא must act in a fashion that brings glory to he asked his brother to show him the all we ever hear about. You showed me יטוש ה' עמו ונחלתו לא the Creator. Indeed, we are charged with USSR on the globe. big Russia and big America, so logically I יעזוב the mission of being "a light unto the na- "Wow! Russia really is a very large coun- fi gured that the large country in between “Hashem chose Yaakov to be His, Yis- tions.” Perhaps that is why so much of try. What about America? Please show me Russia and America that is always spoken rael as His treasure. Hashem will not cast the world news centers around Jews, way America on the globe.” When his brother about must be Israel!" off His Nation, nor will He forsake His out of proportion to our actual numbers. pointed to America, he once again re- Indeed, it is exactly as Dovid Hamelech heritage.” Hashem made it such so we should be sponded, "Look at that! America is also a assured us; Bnei Yisrael will always exist In the course of our daily tefi llos, these known to the world and thereby properly very large country.” Th en, pointing to Can- and, in order to fulfi ll our mission of being posukim contain a common thread run- infl uence others. ada, he said, "I bet this country is Israel!" a light unto the nations, will always be the ning through them. With these posukim, When the nations of the world look to "No, no," his brother replied with a center of the world's attention. Dovid Hamelech is assuring Bnei Yisrael the Jews and to their Torah for moral di- small smile forming on his lips. "Th at's not Rabbi Eliezer Abish learned in Telz that while other nations may perish from rection - that is the light that Bnei Yisrael Israel; that's Canada!" Cleveland and Mir Yerushalayim. He re- the face of the earth, Bnei Yisrael will is shining for the world, for all to know the "Canada? But where is Israel?" he asked. ceived his Semicha from Rav Shraga Feiv- continue to exist and fl ourish. As great as proper derech to live and to conduct their "Here, I'll show you." His brother el Zimmerman. A Rebbi and principal for any nation may become, it will eventually lives. Th is occurs when the Jewish people, turned the globe and pointed. "Th ere, do more than two decades, his lectures and cease to be a great nation - and may cease themselves, conduct their lives according you see that line? Well, look closely and workshops inspire his listeners to believe to exist altogether. Th e Yidden, however, to the dictates of halachah. Th eir infl uence you'll see it is not really a line. Rather, it is in themselves and reach new heights. His as small as they may be, will always be on the rest of the world is a natural com- two lines, which are so close together that best-selling book, Portraits Of Prayer, con- Hashem's nation. ponent of creation. it almost looks like one line. In between tinues to enthuse and motivate thousands Th e great commentator, Rabbeinu *** those two lines, there is a dot. Th at dot is with actually enjoying their davening.

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Countdown to the 13th Siyum Hashas

is working tirelessly to get the Masmidei boys will attend Th e HaSiyum program into as many yeshivos as Siyum in person. possible. “Th at feeling of accomplishment What an amazing It’s hard to believe it was almost seven can catapult our talmidimtoward greater zechusto have all years ago, but remember the last Siyum and greater heights. We need to instill it these children there HaShas? For many, the most stirring and in our children all over the world.” learning lizecher heartwarming parts of that global siyum Last cycle, 16,000 children were nishmas a loved were the moments when the youngest involved in their own siyumim. 370,000 one. Th e Masmidei children - our precious kinderlach from Mishnayos and 1.8 million lines of program brings across the world- sang together and joined Gemara were learned. “Now that we have home the message in Th e Siyum to be part of kedushas Limud began the process of contacting schools of ‘ki hem chayenu’, HaTorah along with the tens of thousands all over the world to introduce this year’s truly internalizing Masmidei HaSiyum: Children Take an Active Part in the Siyum Hashas of mesaymim. Masmidei program,” says Rabbi Kuessous, what it means for “the excitement has been overwhelming. Torah to give life. Future Generations….Kinyan leads to With this incredible enthusiasm in the Children will not only be awed by the is driven to learn more and more. He is Ahava... learning of our youth just bubbling over wondrous display and spectacle of Kavod learning from simcha...because he enjoys Rabbi Armo Kuessous, Director, already, can you imagine what will take HaTorah, but they will be making it it!” Th is is the precious gift available to Masmidei HaSiyum, has a dream - “I want place, iy”H, this time around?” happen. all future young mesaymim at this year’s every single child to feel: I have a sense Many tens of thousands of boys are “By completing just one section of Siyum HaShas. May we all be zoche to of belonging here, I’m not just here as a expected to participate in Masmidei Torah”, exclaims Rabbi Bender with his see the nachas of the next generation spectator.” To that end, Rabbi Kuessous HaSiyum, andiy”H approximately 30,000 trademark heartfelt sincerity, “the child fl ourishing in Limud HaTorah.

Pirchei Agudas Yisroel of America Midwest dinner and a story upon their arrival Thursday Mashgiach Yeshiva Regional Siyum Mishnayos 2019 evening and a Friday morning trip. Chairman of Gedola. Rabbi On Shabbos Parshas Pekudei, at the the event and guest storyteller Rabbi Binyomin Alexander Charlop, Annual Midwest Regional Siyum Mishnayos Wealgus kept them spellbound at Friday night Rav of K’hal Zicron of Pirchei Agudas Yisroel of America, Pirchim Oneg Shabbos, followed by Shabbos groups. Chaim of Cleveland, from 13 cities across the country were inspired. The climax of the event was a very inspiring addressed the The siyum was hosted this year by the kumzitz at Shalosh seudos and, fi nally, a gala Melave Malka, as Cleveland branch and held at the Telshe Melave Malka at the Young Israel of Green Rd. well as Rabbi Labish Yeshiva in Wickliffe, OH. The program was A Hasmodo contest ran throughout Becker executive coordinated by the directors of Pirchei Agudas Shabbos, with Pirchim spending every available director of Agudath Yisroel of Cleveland: Rabbi Hillel Drazin, minute and waking up early to earn extra Israel of America and Rabbi Moshe Berger, Rabbi Binyomin Levi learning time points. Participants heard divrei Rabbi Ephraim Levi, and Nochum Drazin. chizuk throughout Shabbos from the Hanholas National Director Beginning Friday afternoon and ending hayeshiva: Rabbi Ahron Levitansky Mechina of Pirchei Agudas Clockwise from top left: Dais, Rabbi Binyomin Levi Speaking; Partial view of with the Grand Melave Malka, attendees were Menahel, Rabbi Anshel Helman, Mechina Yisroel. the crowd; Mesayemei Sidrei Mishnayos with Rabbi Becker and Rabbi Levi; treated to nonstop programming.They enjoyed Mashgiach, and Rabbi Menachem Feldheim, Shacharis Friday in Telshe Yeshivah;

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Most Think Losing Amazon HQ Deal Was Bad to New York. Sixty-one percent support the a Long Island City neighborhood for one of a hero and 24 percent who considered her a For N.Y. Many Blame ‘Villain’ Ocasio-Cortez state and city again offering Amazon up to its second HQs after the deal met mounting role player. (YWN) Most voters in New York think it $3 billion in incentives to create 25,000 jobs opposition from local elected offi cials who When Amazon announced Feb. 14 was bad for the state when Amazon dropped if the internet giant reconsiders. mostly objected to the incentives package that it was backing out of the Queens plans to put a second headquarters in Queens “While some may have celebrated going to a company owned by the world’s deal, Ocasio-Cortez tweeted: “Today was and many think U.S. Rep. Alexandria Amazon’s announcement to pull the plug, richest person, Jeff Bezos. the day a group of dedicated, everyday Ocasio-Cortez bears blame for the deal the vast majority of New Yorkers of every Among those leading the charge against New Yorkers and their neighbors defeated falling through, according to a new poll stripe thought it was bad for the Empire Amazon was Ocasio-Cortez, who represents Amazon’s corporate greed, its worker released Monday. State,” said Siena pollster Steven Greenberg. parts of the Bronx and Queens. When asked exploitation, and the power of the richest The Siena College poll of registered “Clearly, jobs outweigh the cost of if several key players in the Amazon situation man in the world.” voters in New York state found that 67 government incentives in the minds of most were a hero, villain or role player, 38 percent The poll of 700 registered voters was percent of those surveyed said the internet voters.” of poll responders said Ocasio-Cortez was a conducted March 10-14. It has margin of retailer’s decision last month was detrimental The company scrapped plans to redevelop villain, compared to 12 percent who call her error of 4.2 percentage points.

48 THE MONSEY MEVASER - (845-821-6200) MARCH 21, 2019 / 14 ADAR II, 5779 Uncle Ben Nostalgia from Uncle Ben .... And to Th ink it All Started Right Here in Monsey!

that you do your shopping in. Th ere was no kishka, as a matter of fact, in Jewish homes on Th ursday nights. From It was the fi rst place in Monsey and fi rst there was no meat. Th e cholent was perfect bachorim on an off -Shabbos to the local ever worldwide as far as I know that every as is. It wasn't an oily, bean cholent, nor was hard-working people, to someone looking to With the hustle and bustle that Monsey Th ursday night had Getty's cholent for sale. it an overbaked dried barley one. Th is was a have a minute to themselves, we all sit down and beyond is today, many of you may not Th e aroma of the cholent waft ed through the delicious, light brown, parve cholent, the type to that hot bowl of cholent on Th ursday night. have known or have forgotten the Monsey of convenience store. It was a tremendous hit. you have on Friday aft ernoon. According to Today, there are a vast array of choices the past. Tucked away in the corner of Route All strokes of folks would come by and enjoy legend, Mrs. Getty was the chef. of delicacies you can buy, like gribben, deli 59 and Remsen Avenue stood a gas station the tasty beans and barley mixture. If you had to fi ll up gas on Th ursday night, roll and J-mix - a Mechel's Specialty. Some known as Getty. Getty on the Hill. It was a It was not "a thing" at that point some you would stop in to get a small container. people even squirt Russian dressing all over gas station with an ever so small conveni- twenty-fi ve years ago nor was it a full take- Th ere were two sizes, small and medium. It their cholent, but the ikur is that the fond- ence store. out with a smorgasbord of food. Th ere were was the paper containers. I think the prices ness and passion ignited right here in Mon- Th at is where we fi lled up gas for years. no lines out the door nor was there a “major back then were $1.50 and $2.50 respectively. sey - on Getty on the Hill to be exact - has Th ere was also Joe on the bottom of Grove matzav” going on. Just that small pot sitting While most people don't know and cer- spread worldwide and still remains. Street and Saddle River, but we chose to go in the corner of Getty. It had a small square tainly they won't admit, cholent Th ursday You may not have known the origin, but to Getty. Unless you were going to New Jer- base with a round stainless steel pot perched night started here in Monsey by Getty on you defi nitely know the feeling. Th ere is no sey where you could save $.30 per gallon. on top of it. Th ere was a stainless steel ladle the Hill. Just another one of the reasons why better way to end the week then a hot bowl I still have so many nostalgic memories with a small base. 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MARCH 21, 2019 / 14 ADAR II, 5779 THE MONSEY MEVASER - (845-821-6200) 49 Israel News Egyptian Offi cials to Hamas Leaders: ‘Israel Will Destroy You, and We Won’t Do a Th ing to Stop it’ “Hamas is not behind the launch,” Yayha Sinwar reportedly told his Egyptian guests, there helping to arrange a long-term ceasefi re with Israel, before asking them to contact Israeli leaders and inform them that no order had been given to fi re rockets at Israel—and certainly not at Tel Aviv.

By D. Siryoti from Israel with answers. We believed Ha- that his organization would conduct a thor- certainly wasn’t planned, and that Hamas mas would accept them, and facilitate a ough investigation to fi nd those responsible. isn’t seeking an escalation but to wrap up (March 17, 2019 / Israel Hayom) Short- more stable and long-term ceasefi re. A few Sinwar asked the Egyptian offi cials to con- the remaining loose ends on the cease-fi re ly aft er 9 p.m. on Th ursday—minutes aft er minutes later, an assistant to the Egyptian tact Israeli leaders and inform them that no understandings.” sirens blared across central Israel and a delegation entered the [meeting] room with order had been given to fi re rockets at Isra- Th e Egyptian offi cial added: “A short loud boom overhead shook the area—sen- a worried look on his face and handed the el—and certainly not at Tel Aviv. while aft er we left the Strip, Sinwar contact- ior Egyptian intelligence offi cers became Egyptian delegation leaders his cell phone. Th e Egyptian intelligence offi cials were ed the delegation heads and told them that outraged during a meeting with Hamas “Th e smiles were immediately replaced unconvinced and continued to assail Sin- Hamas operatives carrying out maintenance offi cials in Gaza. “Just so you know,” they with grim faces; the delegation heads turned war. “You are lying! Th e blood of Gazans duties near the launch batteries placed in leveled at Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and to Sinwar livid and told him: ‘How far do you who will be hurt in the Israeli response is western Gaza, in preparation for a future Ismail Haniyeh, “if Israel decides to launch think you will get with this double game of on your hands! By your own hands, you will clash with Israel, apparently fi red the mis- a comprehensive military operation in yours? We are sitting here to hammer out the bring about the destruction of Gaza and the siles mistakenly. According to Sinwar, Ha- Gaza, we won’t do a thing to stop it, even if it details of a ceasefi re with Israel and behind fall of your regime, and you’ve also gambled mas detained one operative, and promised decides to simultaneously topple Hamas and our backs, you are authorizing your people with our own safety in Gaza by shooting at to detain others and bring them to justice.” conquer the Gaza Strip.” to fi re missiles at Tel Aviv?’ ” Tel Aviv while we are here!” Hamas also acquiesced to the Egyptian Th e dramatic exchange was relayed to Is- According to the Egyptian offi cial, Sinwar responded to the allegations, demand that it cancel Friday’s “March of rael Hayom by a senior Egyptian offi cial who Haniyeh and Sinwar were no less surprised glumly telling his guests: “I won’t ask you Return” border demonstrations, which attended the meeting. “Th e atmosphere at than the Egyptians upon hearing about the to risk your lives by staying in Gaza, but be- it conducts weekly, and that its so-called the start of the meeting was very relaxed and missile launch at central Israel. fore you leave we ask that you contact your “March of a Million,” planned for late cordial,” the Egyptian offi cial said. “A short “Hamas is not behind the launch,” Sinwar Israeli counterparts and stress to them that March, either refrains from violence or is while before the meeting, we had returned reportedly told his Egyptian guests, adding the missile launch was not intentional and also canceled altogether. Rabbi Achiad Ettinger, Father of 12 who Fired Back at Ariel Terrorist, is Laid to Rest Despite serious injuries and heavy bleeding, the rabbi turned his car around and fired four bullets at the attacker in an attempt to neutralize the threat to innocent bystanders. (March 18, 2019 / JNS) Rabbi Achiad “Your father was a hero in his life and a his car at the Gitai junction on Sunday, just Ettinger, a 47-year-old father of 12 who was hero in his death,” Israeli Education Minis- moments aft er Abu Laila stabbed 19-year- critically injured in a terrorist attack near ter Naft ali Bennett said during a eulogy at old Israel Defense Forces’ soldier Gal Keidan Ariel on Sunday, succumbed to his wounds Ettinger’s funeral. “In his death, he didn’t of Beersheva and stole his gun. on Monday morning and was laid to rest. do what most people would have in that Ettinger’s family said that despite seri- “Th e passing of the blessed Rabbi Achiad situation. He didn’t run away, but strove to ous injuries and heavy bleeding, the rabbi Ettinger, who fell with the grace of God at confront the terrorist. He fi red bullets at the turned his car around and fi red four bullets the hands of a lowly murderer during a ter- murderer and paid for it with his life.” at the attacker in an attempt to neutralize the ror attack in which he revealed daring, men- Similarly, Rabbi Avraham Schiller, the threat to innocent bystanders being targeted tal strength and courage, while shooting at Rabbi Achiad Ettinger. Credit: Chabad.org/News. rabbi of Eli, called Ettinger a “hero and fi ght- by Abu Laila. Th e terrorist managed to es- the loathsome terrorist,” the Ettinger family A resident of the town of Eli in Samara, er” for the Jewish people. cape in a car that had been abandoned by a said in a statement. Ettinger—the dean of the Oz V’Emunah yes- “In your heroism, you became an emis- terrifi ed driver during the incident.. In the statement, the family thanked the hivah in the Neve Sha’anan neighborhood of sary for the entire nation of Israel. Everyone Soldier and new immigrant from Mol- team at Beilinson Hospital, Magen David South Tel Aviv—is being heralded as a hero will learn from your actions, both civilians dova Alexander Dvorsky, who was injured Adom paramedics, Samaria security person- by his family for fi ring at the terrorist even and soldiers,” he said. when Abu Laila drove to the nearby Gitai nel and “all the people of Israel who prayed aft er being severely injured. He is survived Ettinger was shot in the head and neck by junction and opened fi re aft er the Ariel Junc- for his recovery.” by his wife and children, ages 1 to 20. 19-year-old Omar Abu Laila while driving tion attack, remains in serious condition. Jordanian lawmakers call for expelling Israeli ambassador over Temple Mount dispute Along with Egypt, Jordan is the only Arab nation to have a peace accord with Israel.

(March 18, 2019 / JNS) Jordanian ambassador from Amman to confront Al-Aqsa mosque. Israeli police main- for years and then recently opened by lawmakers are calling for expelling the the ongoing Israeli aggression at holy tain security order on the complex. the Wakf despite a Supreme Court rul- Israeli ambassador in Amman, Amir sites in occupied Jerusalem,” reported On Sunday, an Israeli court ordered ing banning the opening of the com- Weissbrod, in retaliation for “ongoing the official Petra news agency. the tentative closure of a side building pound. Israel aggression” at Jerusalem’s holy Along with Egypt, Jordan is the only on the compound known as the Golden Jordan slammed the ruling, as its sites, including the Temple Mount. Arab nation to have a peace accord with Gate—also referred to as the “Gate of foreign ministry remarked that Israel “The parliament recommended the Israel. The Jordanian Wakf has custo- Mercy,” Sha’ar HaRachamim in Hebrew would bear “full responsibility for the government recall the Jordanian ambas- dianship of the mount complex which and Bab al-Dhahabi in Arabic. The dangerous consequences” behind the sador from Israel and expel the Israeli includes the Dome of the Rock and the building in question had been inactive decision.

50 THE MONSEY MEVASER - (845-821-6200) MARCH 21, 2019 / 14 ADAR II, 5779 Israel News El Al to Off er Direct Flights Between Tel Aviv and Chicago Next on the U.S. horizons: San Francisco starting on May 13; Las Vegas beginning on June 14; and Orlando, Fla., as of July 2. By J. Richman out of New York; Newark, N.J.; Los Angeles; their absence was longer than anyone im- Boston; Miami; and Toronto. agined or hoped for, there was never any Th at will soon expand as the airline of- doubt but that they would return. (March 18, 2019 / JNS) El Al will be of- fers fl ights from San Francisco starting on “Th at return is most welcomed by reli- fering direct fl ights between Tel Aviv and May 13; Las Vegas beginning on June 14; gious pilgrims of all faiths, business profes- Chicago starting in 2020, stated Israel’s fl ag and Orlando, Fla., as of July 2. sionals, academics and artists—in short, an- carrier last week in its quarterly earnings Leaders from the Jewish United Fund/ yone and everyone who is looking forward report. Jewish Federation, along with then-Consul to their fi rst or their 50th trip to Israel,“ he Th is development comes as the airline General of Israel to the Midwest Roey Gilad, said. “Th e renewed direct fl ights will make will acquire additional Boeing 787 Dream- met in 2016with both Chicago Department El Al plane. Credit: Wikipedia. all types of exchanges—goods and servic- liners, having already acquired eight of the of Aviation and El Al offi cials to convince es, research, tourism, medical cooperation 16 it ordered, according to the Israeli fi nan- the airline to open a hub at O’Hare Interna- with a direct fl ight to Israel is a long-await- and people to people—easier and therefore cial news site Globes. tional Airport in the Windy City. ed, exciting development,” JUF executive more frequent and profi table for all.” In North America, El Al currently fl ies “El Al’s return to the Chicago market vice president Jay Tcath told JNS. “Th ough Israeli Spacecraft Performs Final Maneuver Before Moon Landing Bid Beresheet’s engine activated for 60 seconds, taking it to new orbit before it is scheduled to be captured by lunar gravity on April 4 By Toi Staff

Israel’s Beresheet spacecraft on Tuesday successfully completed its fourth and fi nal maneuver before approaching the moon, placing it on track for a historic landing on the Moon’s Sea of Serenity in two weeks. Beresheet’s engine was activated for 60 seconds, putting it into a new orbit that takes it as far as 405,000 kilometers (252,000) from Earth. A computer simulation shows the route that the Th e SpaceIL fi rm, which built the space- Beresheet spacecraft will take the moon, with a series of larger ellipses around the Earth until craft and is controlling its operations, said it reaches an orbit around the moon. (courtesy the maneuver was performed a day ahead SpaceIL) of schedule, and that smaller adjustments to Beresheet’s orbit would be carried out from the private US-based SpaceX com- over the coming days. pany of entrepreneur Elon Musk. A previous maneuver last month was The four-legged Beresheet, barely delayed by several days following a worri- the size of a washing machine, was pro- some computer glitch, but was then per- grammed to circle Earth in ever bigger formed successfully. loops until it is captured by lunar gravity Beresheet, which means “Genesis” in on April 4 and goes into orbit around the Hebrew, lifted off on February 22 from moon instead. Cape Canaveral atop a Falcon 9 rocket Touchdown is planned for April 11. Earlier this month, Beresheet sent back a photo taken with its “selfie cam- era,” in which the Israeli flag can be seen 37,600 kilometers (23,000 miles) above Earth. A plaque installed on the outside of the lunar lander depicts Israel’s national fl ag as well as the phrases “Am Yisrael Chai” (the people of Israel live) and “Small country, big dreams.” Photo taken by the Beresheet spacecraft in which an Israeli flag can be seen on a plaque with the If successful, Beresheet will make histo- inscription, “Am Israel Hai,” or “The Jewish People ry twice: as the fi rst private-sector landing Lives,” and in English, “Small country, big dreams,” on the Moon, and the fi rst craft from Israel taken 37,600 kilometers from Earth. (Courtesy to reach the orb. SpaceIL/IAI)

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