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Report: Iranian Forces Retreat 85 forces around Daraa, preparing to retake tains before-and-after photos of nature re- Pence Reacts Strongly to Kilometers From Israeli Border the region. Over the past several days the serves, fi elds and agricultural lands before Synagogue Vandalism in (Yona Schnitzer/TPS) Iran has with- Syrian army has been distributing fl yers in and after being attacked by Gazans, who Home State of Indiana drawn its troops in Syria to 85 kilometers the region, announcing their plans to re- have launched hundreds of fl ying arson (JNS) Vice President Mike Pence ex- away from the Israeli border, Russia’s spe- take the province and warning civilians not weapons into Israel. pressed sympathy and outrage early this cial envoy to Syria Alexander Lavrentiev to assist or give shelter to rebel fi ghters. The collection was curated by photogra- week after a synagogue in his home state said earlier this week, adding also that the The increase of fi ghting in southern pher Udi Israel and displayed for ambassa- was vandalized with anti-Semitic graffi ti. United Nations Disengagement Observer Syria has kept Israel’s security apparatus dors and diplomats from around the world. “Sickened and appalled by the coward- Force (UNDOF) will return to the border in on high alert, with several instances oc- “The destructive fi re terrorism not only ly act of vandalism at Congregation Shaar- order to uphold the 1974 Disengagement of curring in recent weeks in which missiles threatens the lives of Israeli citizens, but ey Tefi lla; a beautiful synagogue in Carmel, Forces Agreement. According to Lavrentiev, were fi red in the direction of Israel, subse- destroys the entire ecological system in Indiana, where I have many good friends,” the decision to return the UN peacekeep- quently activating missile defense systems the South and causes irrevocable environ- the former Indiana governor posted on ing force was made with Israel’s approval. on more than one occasion in order to in- mental damage,” said Israel’s Ambassador Twitter. “Those responsible must be held Lavrentiev’s comments come on the tercept the possible threats. to the United Nations Danny Danon. “Ha- accountable. These vile acts of anti-Semi- heels of recent reports of Iran’s forces re- mas’s cruelty and cynicism, turning play- tism must end.” treating, alongside reports of the Syrian UN Exhibit in New York Shows things into deadly weapons, knows no The temple was spray-painted with army returning to operate and consolidate Fire Damage in Israel From bounds.” a large Nazi fl ag and Nazi iron crosses. power in southern Syria. This week, the Incendiary Kites and Balloons Danon submitted an offi cial complaint The vandalism occurred sometime over Lebanese Hezbollah-affi liated Al Akhbar (JNS) An exhibition featured at the U.N. three weeks ago to Amina J. Mohammed, Shabbat last week. Shabbat services at daily reported that fi re fi ghts were taking headquarters in New York will show view- the current Deputy Secretary-General of the Conservative synagogue went on as place between the Syrian army and rebel ers the damage that Gazan terror kites and the United Nations and a former Minis- planned. forces in the province of Daraa, which has fl ammable balloons have caused inside Is- ter of Environment of Nigeria, asking her “We are deeply disappointed in the hor- been under rebel control since the summer rael. to condemn Hamas’ ecological terrorism, rifi c vandalism that occurred at our con- of 2015. An initiative of Yesh Atid Party Knesset which has burned approximately 7,400 gregation,” Shaarey Tefi lla Rabbi Benjamin In recent weeks, Syrian President member Haim Jelin, the former head of the acres (or 11.5 square miles) of agricultural Bashar al-Assad has been consolidating Eshkol Regional Council, the exhibit con- lands.  CONTINUED ON P. 7 EMUNAHEMUNAH OF AMERICA JEWISH LINK PROUDLYPROUDL PRESENTS OF NEW JERSEY TABLE OF CONTENTS

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The response to rious Louis Farrakhan will not be available ample, in 1972, he said that Jews were “in this heinous act affi rms that America is col- Palestinian Inmates Deliberately to Netfl ix customers next month after all, control of the media.” In 1984, he again toot- lectively outraged at these hateful acts in Waste Water, Says Prison Service with the media streaming giant citing an ed this Orwellian horn and pronounced our neighborhoods.” (Israel Hayom) The Israel Prison Ser- “internal miscommunication.” that “Hitler was a very great man.” vice is reportedly exploring the possibility “This fi lm will not be released on Netf- According to Anti-Defamation League CEO Daughter of Shas Party Founder of limiting Palestinian security prisoners’ lix. Due to an internal miscommunication, Jonathan Greenblatt, Farrakhan’s “lacerating Establishes New Party time in the shower, after learning that they it appeared to be scheduled for release on speeches over more than three decades and (Mara Vigevani/TPS) Israel Prize laure- are wasting water on purpose. Netfl ix, but it is not,” a Netfl ix spokesper- more from his pulpit and perch at the Nation ate Adina Bar-Shalom, the oldest daughter Israel is grappling with a fi ve-year son told JNS. “We apologize for any confu- of Islam have repeatedly placed Jews at the of the late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, announced drought, and the public has been asked to sion this has caused.” center of conspiracy theories blaming them that she would form a political party to use the precious resource wisely, but ac- The 2014 fi lm, “The Honourable Minister for everything from controlling the banks and challenge the existing haredi political lead- cording to religious news website Hakol Louis Farrakhan: My Life’s Journey Through media to engineering the slave trade.” ership during the next election cycle. The Hayehudi, security prisoners are wasting Music,” was produced by Farrakhan’s son new party, to be called Ahi Israeli (My Is- hundreds of thousands of cubic feet of wa- and profi les the Nation of Islam leader’s life Palestinian Clerics Warn of raeli Brother), will aim to bridge cultural di- ter on purpose to undercut Israel’s water as an extreme and polarizing fi gure. Israeli Plot to Cause Artificial vides in Israeli society and address social supply. In a video post on Twitter on Tuesday, Earthquake to Topple Al-Aqsa issues including mutual respect, religious According to the report, IPS data shows Farrakhan announced that the documentary (JNS/Memri) Following a series of moderation, wealth inequality and gender that security prisoners’ wards use up far would soon appear on Netfl ix. “My dear view- low-magnitude earthquakes felt in north- equality, especially in the ultra-Orthodox more water than the criminal wards, ers and listeners, on August 1 you will be able ern Israel and in neighboring countries in sector. whose inmates spend less time in their to view the premiere on Netfl ix of the minis- early July, Palestinian clerics, both Muslim The move is the latest episode in a cells. The discrepancy between the wards’ ter’s life journey through music. May God bless and Christian, stated that some elements history of friction between Bar-Shalom water use is so great that it led the IPS to you—As-Salaam Alaikum,” said Farrakhan. in Israel are acting to demolish the Al-Aqsa and Shas, the political party that her fa- believe that Palestinian inmates leave their According to a list of newly available Mosque and build the Jewish Temple in its ther founded in the 1980s and which has showers running for hours on purpose, to fi lms on Netfl ix, published on Monday, the place, and warned that Israel may exploit claimed to carry the mantle of his legacy waste water. documentary was scheduled to be released a natural earthquake or cause an artifi cial since the rabbi died in 2013. Since then the An analysis of the data shows that se- on Wednesday. one to destroy the mosque. party has been beset by public infi ghting, curity prisoners use about 3.5 times more Zionist Organization of America presi- It should be mentioned that MEMRI re- primarily between former party chairman water a year than the average Israeli—250 dent Mort Klein told JNS on Tuesday that cently published translated excerpts from Eli Yishai and current head Aryeh Deri, and cubic meters (8,830 cubic feet) compared the ZOA was planning to launch a cam- an article by Kamal Zakarneh, a column- several prominent MKs have left the par- to 70 cubic meters (2,472 cubic feet). As paign against Netfl ix. ist for the Jordanian daily Al-Dustour, who ty. Bar-Shalom has been a frequent critic of there are currently 5,800 Palestinian se- “The media has legitimized Jew-haters wrote that the recent quakes in northern Shas and has condemned Deri on multiple curity prisoners in Israeli jails, they seem Yasser Arafat, Mahmoud Abbas, Jesse Jack- Israel may have been caused by the under- occasions. to waste an average of 750,000 cubic me- son and Keith Ellison—now Netfl ix is at- ground testing of nuclear or other weapons While the new party appears to defi ne ters (26,486,000 cubic feet) of water a year, tempting to do the same with the despic- that Israel is developing with the ultimate itself mainly by social issues, Bar-Shalom costing taxpayers some 5.6 million shekels able Louis Farrakhan,” said Klein. “It’s both aim of toppling Al-Aqsa, the Dome of the is likely to adopt her father’s lenient po- ($1.5 million). frightening and shameful.” Rock and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 7 EDITORIAL JEWISH LINK OF NEW JERSEY Co-Founders/Co-Publishers Europe’s Anti-Semitism Illustrates Moshe Kinderlehrer Mark (Mendy) Schwartz Why We Need a Nation State Associate Publisher/Editor Elizabeth Kratz Liberté, égalité, fraternité. The anti-Semitic acts have risen in di- son why Israel needs to be the Jewish state, Associate Editor French for liberty, equality and fraterni- rect correlation with Muslim population and why it has the right, like any other na- Phil Jacobs ty, these three words are the national mot- growth. There is no shortage of media com- tion, to declare its status as such. Founding Partner, Jewish Link Marketing Solutions to of France. ments regarding the Jews who don’t wear We wish the Jewish nation state had Adam Negnewitzky Unless, it seems, you are a Jewish something as simple as a kippah in public been there in the 1930s and beyond. It Contributing Editor French citizen. because it risks their safety. wasn’t, and our community paid the price. Nina Glick But it’s not just France. We would be Also, these acts seem to correspond Still, it’s important now as well. It’s impor- Senior Editor kidding ourselves if we didn’t mention Eng- with spikes in Middle East tension be- tant to know that Israel (and, thank God, Jill Kirsch land and Germany as well. tween Arabs and Jews. the U.S. as well) is still there for Jews who Advertising Director Let’s start with France, with Europe’s But it’s not just as a result of the Mid- might realize that their futures in Europe Yaakov Serle largest Jewish population of 500,000. That dle East, nor is it just in France. It seems aren’t ever going to be secure. Production Editor number is dropping, with tens of thou- with more frequency we hear about as- Anti-Semitism is no longer just percolat- Jennifer Hoff er sands of French Jews moving to Israel, the saults such as the 10 Syrian migrants who ing beneath the surface in modern Europe. Features/Special Sections Editors Jenny Gans United States or elsewhere. And yes, there attacked a Jewish German citizen. And then We say shame on a society that know- Michal Rosenberg is a correlation with Muslim hate crimes there’s the Labour Party’s Jeremy Corbyn’s ingly endangers any of its people. But Offi ce Manager against Jews, some of them deadly, as the anti-Semitic remarks in Great Britain. France has seen and done this before to its Dena Kinderlehrer Muslim demographic group has grown to No, it’s not 1933, and there’s not some- Jewish citizens. Bookkeeper almost 10 million. one named Hitler gaining German nation- God help Europe if the Jews continue Gila Negnewitzky Those crimes have included the murder alistic popularity. We learned from the to leave. Sales Representatives of Mireille Knoll, an 85-year-old who sur- Holocaust that we should take all signs of But thank God, this time they have wel- Rachel Ashendorf Avi Koenig vived the Holocaust, only to be killed by anti-Semitism seriously and not shrug our come places to go. Risa Lefkowitz a Muslim assailant in her own Paris apart- shoulders as if hatred will go away by itself. A Jewish nation state. Simon Worman ment. These serious signs are all the more rea- And a nation of states welcoming to Jews. Database Coordinator Moishie Rosenberg Sports Editor LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Steve Gutlove Proofreaders/Copy Editors Rivky Bergstein We Should Learn the Facts tortions in Jonathan S. Tobin’s biased de- white supremacists, or members of the About Plastic Bags Ruth Brody scriptions of ADL’s positions (“Whatever self-described “Alt-right” movement. We Israel Correspondent I read the opinion piece by Rabbi Mor- Happened to the ADL,” July 19, 2018). are also deeply concerned and outspoken Tzvi Silver dechai and Nina Glick regarding “What’s Throughout our long history, ADL has about the anti-Semitism emanating from Social Media Editor the Fuss Over Plastic Bags?” (July 19, 2018) always been non-partisan. That has not Louis Farrakhan and those who curry fa- Michal Rosenberg and, truth be told, I could not believe what changed. Our positions refl ect longstand- vor with him, the BDS movement and oth- Interns I was reading. ing values that have motivated us for dec- er self-professed “progressives” who refuse Kayla Blumenfeld Shlomo Deutsch First of all, even opinion pieces should ades. Some view our positions as partial to recognize the Jewish people’s right to Rachel Liebling contain some real facts. The “canvas” bag to the left, others to the right, but in truth self-determination or who single out Isra- Zach Marcus that the Glicks used in Canada and will use they are never politically driven. el for demonization and delegitimization. Tzvi Sabo in the States is, in fact, not canvas but plas- Calling for strong questioning of a Su- Regardless of the source, ADL has spoken Contributors tic. Sorry to be the bearer of this news, but preme Court nominee is consistent with out against anti-Semitism for more than Sarah Abenaim • Larry Bernstein • Sharon Mark Cohen these great tote bags are made of polypro- what ADL always has done. For decades, let- 100 years—and we will continue to do so. Harry Glazer • Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Glick Sara Kosowsky Gross • Robert Isler • Rachel Jager pylene, usually a non-woven form, but still ters have been sent to the Senate Judiciary We are living in a time, unfortunately, Rabbi Dr. Wallace Greene • Gamliel Kronemer plastic. They are all made in China; are not Committee, many signed by Abe Foxman where the center is weakening. It is tempt- Pearl Markovitz • Andrea Nissel • Rachel Retter recyclable, as you may think; and some of when he was ADL’s national director, sug- ing to call the attacks from both sides a Joe Rotenberg • David E Y Sarna • Sara Schapiro Bracha Schwartz • Mitchell First the ink is actually toxic. All you need to do gesting questions that should be asked of badge of honor. 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 CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE In congress, Gottheimer introduced party [of] the importance of our biggest en who make decisions which are either the U.S.-Israel Joint Missile Defense Act ally in that region. improperly lenient or needlessly stringent to help Israel repel missile attacks, and Jacob Nemeth from the point of view of halacha as well as Josh Gottheimer Can Change the bipartisan Combating BDS Act of 2017. Clinton Township those who simply do not deal with under- the Democrats’ View of Israel He co-authored the Anti-Terrorist bill, sup- lying problems regarding intimate relation- Support for Israel is dropping at an ported the US embassy move to Jerusalem, The Importance of Yoatzot Halacha ships from a religious perspective. alarming rate within the Democratic Party. imposed sanctions on Hamas, is active in I was gratifi ed to read Rabbi Menachem The presence in the community specif- The lone democracy in the Middle East is AIPAC and NORPAC and has continuous- Genack’s positive review of the book “Nish- ically of women who have been well edu- becoming more politicized between party ly stressed that Israel is the United States’ mat HaBayit: Responsa on Pregnancy, Birth cated at a high level not only in terms of the lines than ever before. If Democratic sup- greatest ally. and Family Planning” in your July 26 edition. technical laws of family purity, but also in port does not improve soon, Israel’s securi- When the US embassy moved to Jerusa- I too found the work containing contribu- terms of related subjects such as marital in- ty may be at risk. lem, Gottheimer did not fall to the pressure tions from several knowledgeable Yoatzot timacy and potential challenges associated A recent survey by Pew Research came of partisanship but applauded the decision. Halacha to be thorough and well-presented. with it, provides an opportunity for those out proving that support for Israel is very Gottheimer recognizes Israel’s impor- I was also glad to see a prominent women who wish to avail themselves of it partisan. It was concluded that Democrats tance for human rights, democracy, securi- talmid chacham of Rabbi Genack’s stature to receive appropriate guidance in these im- sympathize with Israel at nearly the same ty in the region and having a reliable alli- unhesitatingly approve of the idea of hav- portant realms in an atmosphere in which rate as they sympathize with Palestinians. ance with the United States. He is a leader ing qualifi ed women trained to address is- they are more comfortable conversing Republicans overwhelmingly sympathize who seems to do everything in his power sues relating to taharat hamishpacha. I see about these sensitive, personal topics than with Israel. to convince his party and Americans in gen- little room for doubt that there are more they are when in the presence of a man. The need for Democrats to back Israel is eral that Israel is a vital ally and will always than a few women who would prefer not The articles in this particular book re- critical and one leader in particular contin- remain an important friend to America. to discuss certain private matters in this fl ect the general seriousness and the com- ues to show his endless support. Josh Got- It is important for the United States to highly sensitive area with their rabbi, even mitment to halachic detail of their authors theimer from New Jersey hopes to change keep such a strong relationship with Is- if they have great respect for him. I there- who clearly have something worthwhile to the Democratic narrative. “Unfortunate- rael. With only 27 percent of Democrats fore think that it is safe to assume that in contribute to our community. ly, Israel and issues related to fi ghting ter- sympathizing with Israel, we need leaders consequently opting to keep various con- Rabbi Michael Taubes ror in Israel have become partisan issues,” like Gottheimer in offi ce to convince his cerns to themselves, there are some wom- Teaneck Gottheimer said. “That’s why it is so important to take the partisanship out of this issue. It never had been a partisan matter before. Now, it’s become divisive. We have a lot of work to do in the Democratic party on this.” Gottheimer has dedicated his time in Congress to acting as a “bipartisan leader.” He is the co-chair of the Problem Solv- ers Caucus, which consists of 24 Democrats and Republicans who work together to solve the nation’s toughest problems. Weather Forecast

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By Eric Ruskin idays such as Independence Day as well as Just as the Israeli law speaks about Is- ish identity, which has become a burden the offi cial days of rest, namely the Jew- rael’s connection to world Jewry, Article 6 for them instead of a source of pride. The ink on Israel’s ish Sabbath and holidays. It specifi cally outlines the UAE’s connection to the broad- Within Israel, most of the opposition Nationality Law had ensures the right of non-Jews to maintain er Arab world, stating that “The UAE is a to the Nationality Law should be seen for barely dried before a their own holidays. part of the greater Arab nation to which the what it is—a collective shriek of post-Zi- torrent of accusations The law is thus one that should be con- UAE is linked by the ties of religion, lan- onist angst from the Israeli left and others and hatred rained down sidered uncontroversial to all but the most guage, history and common destiny. The who seek to weaken the Jewish nature of upon the Israeli govern- fanatical adversaries of Israel. Beyond the people of the UAE are one people, and a the state. ment like a volley of rhetorical Katyusha provisions of the law itself, to see just how part of the Arab nation.” As there is nothing in the law’s provi- rockets. In addition to everything else, ap- manufactured the outrage is, it is instruc- Not content with the broader type of sions that is truly out of step with the Zion- parently Israelis are now not even allowed tive to take note of the way other nations language connecting the Jewish state to the ist ethos of, say, the last 100 years or more, to have their own nationality. have passed similar legislation. Jewish religion in the Israeli law, Article 7 they resort to smearing it in much the same And yet when one actually reads the Setting aside the specifi c question of declares in no uncertain terms that “Islam way that they smear the Jewish inhabitants short text of the law, titled Basic Law: Is- whether or not a Basic Law should have the is the offi cial religion of the UAE” and “The of Judea and Samaria and common sense se- rael as the Nation-State of the Jewish Peo- weight of a constitution within the context Islamic Shari’a is a main source of legisla- curity measures. They do so by piling heaps ple, it becomes clear that there is nothing of the Israeli legal system, the same types tion in the UAE.” of baseless invective upon the object of their contained in its language that should give of provisions found in the Israeli Nationali- Article 7 of the UAE Constitution also hate. It is so often a type of self-hate. the slightest pause to genuine supporters ty Law are found in the constitutions of nu- declares Arabic to be the UAE’s offi cial lan- That is not to say that all opponents of Israel, much less to justify the unhinged merous other countries. guage. It makes no mention of any other of the Nationality Law are to be deemed reaction we have seen from far too many To focus on one from another Middle language, something the Israeli Nationali- self-hating Jews. Indeed, there is another Jews. Eastern country, consider the constitution ty Law goes out of its way to do with re- segment of Israeli society and the broader To summarize, Israel’s Nationality Law of the United Arab Emirates, which is right- spect to Arabic, which it describes as hav- Jewish world that should know better than enumerates and declares the following: ly or wrongly considered to be a moderate ing a “special status.” to join in this poisonous chorus but fi nds the connection of the Jewish people to its Arab state by many. In key respects, the Is- Nonetheless, have you ever heard the itself once again ducking for cover in fi gu- homeland and its right of self-determina- raeli law does not go nearly as far as the UAE Constitution criticized by the para- rative bomb shelters that might as well be tion, the name of the state and its nation- UAE’s constitution in delineating the extent gons of morality who scurry about in the plastered with the words “What Will the al symbols, its capital of Jerusalem and offi - of the state’s territorial sovereignty or the na- hallways of the UN and the EU? Is its lan- World Think?” and “This Will Look Bad for cial language of Hebrew. The law also states ture of its national and religious character. guage said to “undermine democracy” or Israel.” that Israel will be open for immigration to As can be seen on the Constitute Pro- “threaten the future” of the UAE? Does it The coming period will likely see in- Jews around the world. ject website, a resource that provides trans- “deepen a rift” between Arabs of the UAE tensifi ed efforts to delegitimize Israel and Further, it states that the safety of Jews lation and comparison of national consti- and those of the larger Arab world? undermine its Jewish character by turning worldwide will be ensured, that the con- tutions, Article 4 of the UAE Constitution The mere asking of these questions re- this fake controversy into a real propagan- nection with them will be strengthened bluntly goes far beyond anything in the Is- veals the absurdity of the hostility that we da weapon. Now more than ever, the Jew- and that Jewish heritage will be preserved. raeli Nationality Law when it comes to sov- have seen from the leadership of nominal- ish character of Israel must therefore be de- It outlines Jewish settlement as a nation- ereignty by stating that the UAE “may not ly Jewish and pro-Israel organizations. It fended. al value and the use of the Jewish calen- cede its sovereignty or relinquish any part also sheds light on the unhealthy relation- dar alongside the secular one, national hol- of its territories or waters.” ship many Jews have with their own Jew-  CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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By Phil Jacobs trying with my eyes to draw the ladies jor League Baseball trade deadline. I asked left shortly thereafter to support her hus- away from paint colors to our end of the Blue, a big Yankees fan, if the Bombers band. OK, so I’ve read that table. were up for another move. Red literally said, “What did I do?” the best way to keep a At some point during all of this my wife Sitting across from Red, Blue’s face was I never thought I’d have to really wor- Shabbos lunch moving looked up at me and asked that I take tea shriveled like a raisin. He wasn’t up to talk- ry about asking someone if they were on along and in a civil tone and coffee orders. One herbal tea and two ing about baseball. He asked Red where he one political side or other prior to inviting is to not talk about work coffees, and as I got up to head to the kitch- stood on “institutionalized racism.” them to a Shabbos meal. or politics. en, I heard Red ask Blue who he thought Red answered that there was “no such What should I have done differently? I even once wrote about a kiruv rab- the worst president in American history thing in America.” More zemirot? A really long dvar Torah?? bi’s instruction seminar where this issue might be. By this time I was out of diversions. Just days after we fasted and said Eicha of staying away from politics, in particu- Blue said “Trump.” Though I have strong feelings about the and lamented over our baseless hatreds, lar, was the headline of the meeting’s in- Red countered with “Lincoln.” presidents and racism, this was certainly the lesson, though still raw, wasn’t decisive structions. That, and of course, do a lot of I looked out from my neutral spot at the not the place and time. enough to stop this conversation. smiling. hot water pump. My friend Blue was especially angry. This was Shabbos lunch during these But nowhere in any Shabbos lunch The worst was happening. Our hallway My friend Red did not show any emo- diffi cult divisive political times. preparation conversation did the discus- paint problems were being solved at one tion or expression. It’s the fi rst time I can’t remember the sion include the vetting of guests. Per- end of the table, while I think the state of This was my house, my Shabbos table, sweet taste of the challah or the great meal haps in today’s political climate, which is the union at the table’s other end was de- and I feel guilty that this had happened, my wife made, or, especially, the nice time enough to divide friendships and even call scending to a place not very Shabbos-like. like I let it occur. 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Israel Is Under Massive Attack The question is, of course, what it doesn’t cluding sub-families of malwares—which to the computer you want to hack. Writ-  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 see: where the breaches in the walls are, are the most sophisticated in their opera- ing that 30 percent is a tremendous ef- and what roles do Hamas and Hezbollah tion and form of infection.” fort, not to mention the need to receive “The Shin Bet’s counter-espionage unit play. Researchers were surprised to discover the vast amounts of information gathered has never been busier,” Ophir was told. Ophir’s team went to work and began that some of the malicious software was in this effort... Whoever did this wanted “We believe Israel is under a multi-fron- to examine computer infrastructures and found deep inside central computer sys- to know everything about us, to strip us tal attack, a signifi cant threat to our nation- servers of some of the main administra- tems, not just on personal desktops used bare.” al security. Some of the spying is classic, tion bodies in Israel, a large proportion of by the government as expected. The main- At the end of the discussion, another like it used to be: living agents recruited for which are civilian. frame systems are much more diffi cult for bomb was dropped: according to Ophir’s personal gain or ideology. We know how to When the results came, says a person fa- hackers to penetrate. team, all these malicious programs were deal with those. But some attacks are being miliar with the subject, Ophir was dumb- “The person behind this activity turned not from Iran, or Hezbollah or Hamas. carried out by other means, less visible and founded; he could not believe his eyes. “He it into a form of art,” says the source. “This Whoever is responsible for what is de- clear.” said there must have been a mistake…that entity has no problem investing tremen- fi ned as “the disease that spreads every- The immediate suspect in the attack, something was wrong with the data, so dous resources and manpower. It’s not where—to all organs of the Israeli cyber- according to Ophir, was Iran. The interna- they went and checked again, and it turned someone’s hobby, and it’s not two, three or space” is a completely different, much tional boycott against the Islamic Repub- out that everything was correct.” Other ex- four units that are responsible for these at- more powerful player and, according to an lic forced Iran to build its own communica- perts who examined the report reached tacks. It is a country investing whatever it Israeli intelligence source, far more danger- tions and encryption systems. To that end, similar conclusions. has in these attacks.” ous than anything we’ve ever known. Iran set up an impressive network of cyber “I’ve been in cyber defense for many Ophir’s team estimated that the man- Two months ago, when the arrest of institutions and engineers, and greatly im- years and I’ve never seen such a thing,” power required for these cyber attacks former minister Gonen Segev on suspicion proved its capabilities of stealing technolo- Ophir said during a meeting to present the against Israel is in the hundreds of people. of spying for Iran came to light—an espi- gy, hacking into databases and planting vi- report’s conclusions. “Many computers are It’s a lot even for a country. onage case that preoccupied Israeli intel- ruses. infected, including computers in schools, “To write good malware code, you can ligence for years and that only few were For years now, Israel’s intelligence com- hospitals, the Ministry of Interior, nation- use Darknet, where you can fi nd 60-70 per- privy to—it was revealed that one of the munity has been seeing many attacks by al infrastructures, and more—all infect- cent of what you need,” Ophir explained most secretive units of the Israeli intelli- Iranian intelligence on Israeli computers. ed with malwares (malicious software), in- in his report. “But the rest must be tailored gence community, the Shin Bet’s department for counter-espionage, worked the case. Shooting in All Directions Segev, who was accused of espionage and assisting the enemy in its war against Israel, is only the tip of the iceberg in the Iranian efforts to establish secret intelligence infrastructure in Israel. Tehran sees Israel’s intelligence suc- cesses against it and other members of the “radical front” (which includes Syria, Hez- bollah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad) and tries to produce its own intelligence collection effort against Israeli targets. In the mean- time, in this secret war between Tehran and Jerusalem, the Iranians have mainly managed to recruit people whose access to secrets is limited, including—if indeed the allegations against him are true—Go- nen Segev. Segev was an Israeli minister in the early 1990s and was later convicted of attempting to smuggle 32,000 ecstasy pills into Isra- el, and was sent to fi ve years in prison. After his release, 3.5 years later, he left Israel and moved to Nigeria. However, the golden rule of intelligence work is “you only know what you know.” Therefore, the working assumption of the counter-espionage unit is that the Iranians may have succeeded in recruiting and operating assets with high access to sensitive Is- raeli secrets. The full article can be found at https:// tinyurl.com/ybna8asp.

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12 August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM WORLD/ISRAEL NEWS Amid Nation-State Law Controversy, PM Urges Lawmakers to ‘Fight for the Truth’ PM Netanyahu defends controversial law defi ning Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people, saying debate is “one-sided” and demanding that Likud ministers express ”unreserved and unapologetic” support • PM calls Left’s criticism “hypocritical” By Mati Tuchfeld/Israel Hayom “extreme act of discrimination” against the the 1967 lines in order to ensure that Israel country’s minorities. will be the nation-state of the Jewish people, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Netanyahu was scheduled to meet with with a Jewish majority in the country. Now, on Sunday told Likud ministers he expect- Druze leaders on Sunday to hear their griev- when we legislate the nation-state law, a ba- ed them to express ”unreserved and un- ances and allay their concerns. sic law that ensures exactly this, the Left de- apologetic” support for the controversial na- ”We are talking with Druze leaders and cries it? What hypocrisy,” he said. tion-state law. today I will meet with their mayors,” he said, ”The Israeli Left has some soul-searching ”The Jewish nation-state is the basis of adding that in a meeting last week it was to do,” he continued. “It must ask itself why our existence,” Netanyahu said. ”There is agreed to promote legislation that would the basic concept of Zionism—a Jewish na- constant defi ance against the nation-state further ease Druze integration into Israeli tion-state in the [Jewish] homeland—has law and the discourse is very one-sided. Dis- society, especially in the workforce. become something to be ashamed of. We cussions in media panels are shallow. Don’t ”Israeli citizens’ individual rights have Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. are proud of our country being the nation- be apologetic—fi ght for the truth,” he urged. been cemented in a number of laws, in- CREDIT: REUTERS al home of the Jewish people, a country that Though largely symbolic, the conten- cluding Basic Law: Human Dignity and Lib- bears the Star of David somehow invalidate meticulously observes the individual rights tious legislation, which states that ”Israel is erty. These laws guarantee full equality be- the individual rights of any Israeli citizen? of all its citizens.” the historic homeland of the Jewish people fore the law, from the right to vote and be Nonsense. This statement does, however, en- Culture and Sport Minister Miri Regev and they have an exclusive right to nation- elected to the Knesset to any other individ- sure that there will be no other fl ag. Does the also called on the Druze community to sup- al self-determination in it,” has been lam- ual right in the state of Israel,” Netanyahu statement that ‘Hatikvah’ is our national an- port the law. basted by Arab lawmakers as ”racist,” and said ahead of the cabinet’s weekly meeting them detract from the individual rights of an- Taking to Facebook, she wrote, “You, of discriminatory against Israel’s non-Jewish on Sunday. yone in Israel? Nonsense, it simply cements all people—you who have been deeply loy- citizens, which make up a substantial per- ”On the other hand, we have never en- the fact that there will be no other anthem. al to the State of Israel for decades—should centage of the population. shrined the national rights of the Jewish peo- ”There is already a proposal to replace not be fooled by the radical Left. Don’t buy The Druze, a unique religious and eth- ple in our land in a basic law until now that the fl ag and the anthem in the name of so- their media spin. Read the actual law.” nic minority among Israeli Arabs, were par- we’ve enacted the nation-state law. What do called equality. Many countries are dealing ”This law doesn’t discriminate against ticularly outraged by the legislation, as most ‘national rights’ mean? They defi ne the na- with defi ance against the concept of nation- you. You remain equal citizens in the Jewish Druze men serve in the Israel Defense Forc- ture of the fl ag, the anthem, the language ality, but in Israel, this undermines our very state, which, as you well know, has nothing es and members of the community serve in and, of course, the fact one of the fundamen- existence. For this reason, the attacks by the but respect for its citizens and especially for top positions in Israeli politics and public tal objectives of the state is the ingathering Left, which calls itself Zionist, are absurd its loyal Druze minority,” Regev wrote. service. of the exiles here, in the land of Israel, which and reveal the lows to which the Left has The nation-state law, she continued, Several Druze leaders, including three is the essence of the Zionist vision.” sunk,” Netanyahu said. “doesn’t violate your civil rights or anyone Knesset members, petitioned the High Court Criticizing the law’s detractors, Netanya- ”For decades, the opposition has been of Justice against the law, saying it was an hu said, ”Does the determination that our fl ag preaching to us that we should withdraw to  CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE You Don't Have to Be Sick to be Friendly, Come to Friendly Urgent Care

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By Sean Savage/JNS.org reduce the Palestinian refugee population According to UNRWA, when the agency from the infl ated 5.3 million to an estimat- was launched it provided services to about New legislation introduced in Congress ed 40,000,” the bill says. 750,000 refugees. But since Palestinian ref- recently is seeking to make American aid to Lamborn told JNS that UNRWA’s wide ugee status is “inherited,” that number has the United Nations Relief and Works Agen- defi nition of refugees has made a “mockery” grown about seven-fold to some 5.2 million cy (UNRWA)—the U.N. refugee agency that of other refugee situations across the world. today. is solely dedicated to the Palestinian refu- “UNRWA’s twisted defi nition of refugee Until earlier this year, the United States gees—contingent on reform. has made a mockery of both those who are had been the largest donor to UNRWA, provid- According to the legislation, introduced true refugees in various confl icts around the ing more than $355 million to the agency in by Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.), the “UNR- world and those who are truly living in hor- United Nations Relief and Works Agency 2016. However, U.S. President Donald Trump WA Reform and Refugee Support Act would rible conditions throughout the region, such (UNRWA) building in Rafah in the southern slashed contributions to the agency by ap- return UNRWA to its original framework as Syria,” he said. Gaza Strip, July 26, 2018. CREDIT: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90 proximately 80 percent to around $80 million. and address this false narrative of an infl at- “It is time to return UNRWA to its orig- Unlike all other global refugee situa- The legislation was announced last ed refugee population.” inal framework and that is what H.R. 6451, tions, which are handled by the U.N. High week at the annual Christians United for Is- The bill seeks to make U.S. funding avail- the UNRWA Reform and Refugee Support Commissioner for Refugees, self-described rael (CUFI) conference, which has fully enable to UNRWA to the extent that it resettles Act, would do. This bill would ensure that displaced Palestinians and their descend- dorsed the bill as a means to help solve the the original refugees from 1948. U.S. taxpayer dollars dedicated to refugees ants have had their own dedicated U.N. Palestinian refugee situation. “Those original refugees must meet only contribute to UNRWA to the extent agency to provide education and social ser- “UNRWA perpetuates the Palestinian-Is- the standards in section 101(a) of the Immi- that it resettles the original refugees from vices to refugees scattered throughout the raeli confl ict by keeping the Palestinians gration and Nationality Act, which is how 1948—not their descendants, who UNRWA Middle East—mainly in Lebanon, Jordan, captive as eternal refugees. Those educated American law defi nes refugees. 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By Yvette Finkelstein a unique way to understand the lives of on display at Temple Isra- their peers—through the camera lens. On el in New Rochelle, New Since 1949, the Givat Haviva Education Sunday, August 5, the photographic exhib- York, on Thursday, August Center has been working to improve the it compiled by this year’s participants will 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. relationship between Israel’s Jewish and be on display at The Puffi n Cultural Fo- Since Israel’s found- Arab citizens and to create a shared soci- rum, 20 Puffi n Way in Teaneck, from 4 to ing, its Jewish and Arab ety and shared vision of their future. One 6 p.m. Visitors will have a chance to meet citizens have led divided of their programs, “Through Others’ Eyes” the Jewish and Arab Israeli students and lis- lives, perpetuating a centu- (TOE), now in its 18th year, has provided 20 ten to a discussion about their photograph- ries-old pattern of misun- Arab and Jewish students, ages 16-17, with ic collaborations. The exhibit will also be derstanding and mistrust, and resulting in almost Participants in Givat Haviva’s “Through Others’ Eyes.” complete segregations of these societies. one Arab, lead the group trip to the States. “Through Others’ Eyes” is a dialogue and Meirav Levy-Bernstein, director and com- community-building project addressing munications coordinator, explained that the need for open channels of communica- when the participants come to camp they tion between Arab and Jewish youth from are outside of their comfort zones because the Wadi Ara region who have almost no they are so far away from home and their opportunities to meet one another. These friends. young people meet in weekly arts work- “Sometimes (the participants) reveal shops held at the Givat Haviva Art Center, that their friends don’t understand why and over the course of the program partic- they would participate in such a program. ipants discover each other’s personal and It isn’t always an easy decision of be a part cultural worlds. The meetings include the of the program,” she said. study of photography, visits to each other’s But after a while, these teens think homes and an instructional process that they’re “pretty cool” for being able to do combines collaborative creation with en- this. They value the chance to be togeth- counters among youth with highly diverse er with other teens, to discuss their lives identities. Each year of the program sees a and hopes for the future. They are build- different and fascinating chemistry devel- ing close friendships and the opportunity op among group members as their distinc- to understand another culture. tive artwork is created. Givat Haviva has emerged as Israel’s pre- The program concludes each year with mier provider of programming focused on a three-week trip to the U.S. to attend a educating youth and developing partner- Peace Camp at Hashomer Hatzair’s Camp ships that foster understanding, coexistence The 2018 participants. Shomria in the Catskill Mountains. Be- and cooperation between Arab and Jewish ing so far from the infl uence of media and societies. For further information about Gi- their families, in combination with living vat Haviva and its various programs, please together, has a profound impact on the contact Meirav at 212-989-9272, ext. 3 or de- teens. Two counselors, one Jewish and [email protected].

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(Courtesy of NORPAC) On Thursday Congressman Chabot is a current evening, Drs. Laurie Baumel and Manuel Li- co-sponsor of the Israel Anti-Boycott Act tchman hosted a NORPAC pro-Israel event (H.R. 1697), which prevents international in- for Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH) at fl uence to boycott Israel. He was also an ear- their home in Teaneck, New Jersey. First ly co-sponsor of the Taylor Force Act (H.R. elected in 1995, Chabot is a senior member 1164) and supported the passage of a bill en- of the House Foreign Affairs Committee suring a minimum $3.3 billion in security and has been chair of the Subcommittee aid to Israel for the coming fi scal year. on the Middle East and South Asia (2011- Steve Chabot won his primary election 2012) as well as the Subcommittee on Asia in May and will be running for re-election and the Pacifi c (2012-2013). this November.

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Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Offers Special Day Trip to Barnes Foundation The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is offering a special day trip to The Barnes Foundation on Wednes- day, August 29, 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m., when the museum will be holding a special Renoir exhibit: “Father Gluck Family Delivers Love and Smiles Through Bears From Bergenfield and Son/Painting and Cin- The Gluck family showed their commitment to mitzvot and acts of chesed when they ema,” which explores the works of the ac- street to view the Rodin Museum, the larg- volunteered to bring a duffel bag of slightly used teddy bears to One Family Fund in Jeru- claimed ﬁ lm director Jean Renoir and the est collection of sculptor Auguste Rodin’s salem. In honor of their daughter’s bat mitzvah, they delivered the bag to the children who inﬂ uence his father, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, work outside of Paris. have been survivors of terror in Israel over the past 18 years. had on his art and life. Group members will lunch on their The Barnes Foundation is an experi- own in the museum restaurant or some- ence worth having and repeating. Partici- where nearby. (The JCC will provide a list pants on the tour will get to view one of of suggestions.) Trip includes luxury tour the world’s leading collections of impres- bus to and from the JCC, museum admis- sionist and post-impressionist art, includ- sion to the Barnes’ permanent collection ing 181 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes and 59 Mat- and the special Renoir exhibit. It does not isses, along with works by Manet, Degas, include Rodin Museum admission. Cost is Seurat, Prendergrast, Titian and Picasso. $100/$120. No refunds. For more informa- They can also add a quick trip across the tion, call 201-408-1496.

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By JLNJ Staff In 2015, Micha Gamerman released his second album, titled “Mi- cha Avdecha,” where he teamed up with Yitzy Berry and Eli Klein To say Micha Gamerman is a jack of all who were responsible for the music production and arrangements trades would be a huge understatement. of the album. Micha also joined the best composers of Jewish inter- Soon after his marriage, Micha complet- national music, including Yossi Green, Yitzy Waldner, Ari Goldwag, ed his rabbinical studies and was certiﬁ ed Eli Schwab, as well as Eli Klein and Yitzy Berry. “Micha Avdecha” as a mohel. Today, Micha is an active reb- has 13 tracks in different styles and musical genres, with both sacred be and educator of hundreds of children texts and original songs in Hebrew, English and Yiddish. of the Jewish community in São Paulo. He At the end of 2017, Micha released his third album, “A Child Of also performs britim throughout all of Bra- Hashem.” The album is currently being played on leading Jewish ra- zil. But Micha is becoming increasingly fa- dio stations around the world. mous as a rising star of the international Micha will perform live at a free concert in Passaic Park on Jewish music scene. August 12, 2018, between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Bandshell in Third Micha starting singing as a child. He Ward Park (across the street from the Passaic train station), spon- honed his skills performing at weddings sored by Mayor Hector C. Lora and produced by Yehudis Herzfeld. and bar mitzvahs. In recent years, following The concert will feature Rabbi Benzion Klatzko, founder of Shab- encouragement from relatives and friends, bat.com, who will address the audience with words of Torah, and he made the leap to international music, re- Mendy Pellin, a hasidic comic and star of the web-based satirical leasing his ﬁ rst album “Kesher Shel Kayo- news show The Mendy Report, who will provide some comic re- mo.” The album established Micha as a tal- lief. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy the free concert with ented singer and the songs became Jewish your family and friends. Micha Gamerman radio hits in Israel and the USA. Micha has performed with singers Yaakov Shwekey, Ohad Moskowitz and Itzik Dadya and at many large events worldwide. Keren Or’s BBQ Event Held at Semmelman Home (Courtesy of Keren Or) On Wednes- day, July 25, Teaneck residents and Keren Or board members Jacques Semmelman and Yisroel and Shira Hochberg were the gracious co-hosts of Keren Or’s successful barbecue event.

Keren Or Jerusalem Center for Blind Children with Multiple Disabilities is a not-for-proﬁ t organization that address- es the complex needs of children in Is- rael who are blind or visually impaired and cognitively, developmentally and/or physically disabled. Keren Or has a wide variety of comprehensive and nurturing therapies designed to help each student reach his or her full potential, including art, animals, music and hydrotherapy. The event was hosted as a way to honor and thank the loyal supporters of the organization, as well as introduce the organization to new faces. The 40 guests enjoyed refreshments courtesy of the Wandering Que, which presented specialty smoked kosher meats, as well as a carving station and a stocked bar.

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 27 Sponsored by BSYD Corp. The Essex, Middlesex, Passaic & Union Counties Minyan Directory Info provided by GoDaven.com and Dr. Yosi Fishkin

Name Address Phone Website Rabbi Shacharit Mincha Maariv Maariv Text Nusach Miscellaneous Passaic County P A S S A I C Following Mincha. Usually 15 min halacha shiur ADAS ISRAEL 565 Broadway 973-773-7272 www.adas-israel.org Rabbi Dr. Solomon Rybak Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:45 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:55 AM Bzman Ashkenaz Nusach Ashkenaz except extra minyan Shabbos morning in btwn AGUDAS YISROEL BIRCAS YAAKOV Sun: 7 am, 7:50 AM, 8:50 AM. Mon/ Thurs: 6:20 AM, 7:10 09:15 PM 262 Terhune Ave. www.ayby.org Rav Yonason Sacks Bizman and 10:45 PM (additional 8:15 PM in winter) Ashkenaz OF PASSAIC PARK AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:25 AM, 7:10 AM 010:00 PM Sun: 6:10 AM, 7:10 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:00 1:30 PM and every AM, 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 08:00 PM Shkiah, 9:00 PM, 9:15 PM, 9:30 PM, 9:45 PM, 10:00 AHAVAS ISRAEL 181 Van Houten Ave. 973-777-5929 www.ahavasisrael.org Rabbi Ron Eisenman 20 min approximately To hear lastest davening times, call 973-777-5929 ext.3 AM, 9:30 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:10 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:10 AM, 08:30 PM PM, 10:30 PM, 11:00 PM and 11:45 PM from 4:00 PM to sunset 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM ALUMNI 280 Main Ave. Fax: 413-714-1717 Rabbi Y Celnick Sun: 8:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:50 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 7:00 AM 09:15 PM 15 min before shkiah BAIS MEDRASH ZICHRON ELIEZER 170 Main Ave. 973-685-4908 www.ourshul.net Rabbi Menachem Spira Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:55 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 7:00 AM 010:00 PM Mon-Thurs Ashkenaz on Sunday only BAIS MEDRASH L’TORAH 181 Lafayette Ave. 973-473-3666 www.bmtshul.org Rabbi Chaim Davis Sun-Fri: 7:15 AM and 25 min before sunrise 01:30 PM 010:00 PM Ashkenaz Sun: 7:15 AM, 8:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:25 AM, 7:00 AM. 08:00 PM BAIS TORAH U’TEFILAH 218 Aycrigg Ave. 973-470-8888 Rabbi Menachem Zupnik Bizman 9:45 PM, 10:15 PM Ashkenaz Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM. 08:30 PM BAIS DOVID 72 Ascension Rabbi Shloima Isaacson Sefard www.groups.yahoo.com/group/ Sun: 7:15 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:10 AM, 7:15 Am. Tues/Wed/ Pesach-Sukkos 15 min Pesach-Sukkos @ shkiah; Sukkos- BAIS YOSEF 580 Broadway Rabbi Dovid Hirsch Ashkenaz BaisYosef/ Fri: 6:15 AM, 7:20 AM before shkiah Pesach on Mon-Thurs @ 8:30 PM CARLEBACH MINYAN OF PASSAIC/ The minyan is hosted by the Kupferman family and on Shabbos Mevarochin is 226 Van Houten Ave. 973-773-8266 Rabbi Reuven Sarett Ashkenaz CLIFTON hosted by the Schwadrons in their home at 300 Pennington/corner of Van Houten. CHABAD OF PASSAIC-CLIFTON 482 Brook Ave. (Rear building) 973-246-5251 Rabbi Sebbag Ari EITZ CHAIM 371 Brook Ave. 973-779-1994 Rabbi Yonah Lazar Ashkenaz GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY INC 90 Dayton Ave. Unit 12 973-778-6722 Mon-Thurs: 2:00 PM Multiple Sefard or Ashkenaz K’HAL TIFERES BORUCH 232 Terhune Ave. 973-472-4247 www.tiferesboruch.org Rabbi Schachne Weinberger Sun: 7:45 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:35 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:45 AM Sun: Bizman Sun: Bizman, Mon-Thurs: 9:00 PM Sefard KHAL SHOMREI TORAH 1 Main Ave. KOL YESHURUN 540 Broadway Rabbi Aharon Cohen Sun: 7:40 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:55 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 7:00 AM Ashkenaz KOSHER KONNECTION 200 Main Ave. 04:00 PM MINCHA AT THE MARK ROKOWSKY Parking along Main and Howard Avenues and in rear. Use dial pad at 145 Main Ave - 4th Floor 973-574-1144 Mon-Thurs: 1:40 PM Ashkenaz CAPITAL GROUP front door (Main Ave). SHAAREI TEFILLA 24 Crescent St. Sun: 8:30 AM followed by hot breakfast Sefard Sun: 7:45 AM, 8:30 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, 7:20 AM. 08:45 PM TIFERETH ISRAEL 180 Passaic Ave. 973-773-2552 www.tifereth-passaic.org Rabbi Aaron Cohen Bzman Also Following Mincha Sefard Tues/Wed/Thurs: 6:25 AM, 7:30 AM 010:15 PM YESHIVA GEDOLAH OF PASSAIC 55 Ascension St. 973-472-6100 Sun-Fri: 7:30 AM 03:15 PM 09:55 PM Rosh Yeshiva: Rabbi Shlomo Singer, 08:00 PM YESHIVA NER BORUCH (PTI) 441 Passaic Ave. 973-594-4774 www.ptiweb.org Sun: 7:15 AM, 8:30 AM. Mon-Fri: 6:40 AM, 8:30 AM 12:45 PM On Sundays, at 8:00 PM only Ashkenaz Asst RY: Rabbi Boruch Bodenheim 09:45 PM 12:30:00 PM. Wed: YESHIVAT BEIT HILLEL 270 Passaic Ave. 973-777-0735 Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon-Fri: 7:45 AM Minyanim only when school is in session Mincha @ 12:45 PM YOUNG ISRAEL OF PASSAIC-CLIFTON 200 Brook Ave. 973-778-7117 www.yipc.org Rabbi Yaakov Glasser Sun: 8:15 AM, Mon-Fri: 6:15 AM B’zman B’zman Ashkenaz CLIFTON www. Need people to help make the minyan- only once every 2 weeks. Contact DAUGHTERS OF MIRIAM 155 Hazel St. 973-772-3700 Rabbi Moshe Mirsky 8:45 AM Ashkenaz daughtersofmiriamcenter.org Rabbi Mirsky for info for biweekly minyanim year-round. KEHILLAS BEIS SHOLOM 733 Passaic Ave. 973-850-9619 Rabbi Avraham Shulman Sun: 8:15 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:55 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 7:00 AM B’zman 08:45 PM Follows Mincha on Sunday Ashkenaz KOLLEL AVREICHIM OF PASSAIC 270 Rutherford Ave. Rabbi Eliezer Breslauer 02:45 PM 010:00 PM Ashkenaz PATERSON Federation Apartments 510 THE PATERSON SHUL @ 9a.m. / Call/Email [email protected] for Shabbos E. 27th Street (basement 908.581.2972 www.patersonshul.com Lay leadership Ashkenaz Contact [email protected] for minyan info FEDERATION APARTMENTS and Yom Tov Schedule level) TOTOWA DEVASH FARMS 111 Maltese Dr. 845-426-3000 Ext. 107 Mon-Thurs: 4:00 PM Winter only. Contact Moshe at: [email protected] WAYNE 3:00 PM. Winter ALM CORP. 55 Haul Road 973-694-12232 Only. No Sundays. 973-694-6274 –W Sun: 8:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 7:15 AM. Friday: Winter: 6:00 PM. CHABAD OF PASSAIC COUNTY 194 Ratzer Road www.jewishwayne.com Rabbi Michel Gurkov 201-454-8857-C Shabbos: 10:00 AM Summer: 7:30 PM Essex County CEDAR GROVE NOBLE PACKAGING OFFICES 20 Sand Park Rd. Mon-Thurs, 2:00 PM IRVINGTON UNIPRO UNIFORMS 84 Coit St. 973-577-1300 Mon-Thurs: 1:45PM LIVINGSTON 08:00 PM ETZ CHAIM 1 Lafayette Dr. 973-597-1655 Rabbi E. Samuel Klibanoff Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon-Fri: 6:45 AM Ashkenaz 8:15 PM (Wed) SYNAGOGUE OF THE SUBURBAN Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:35 AM, Tues/Wed/Thurs: 85 W. Mount Pleasant Ave. 973-994-0122/2620 www.suburbantorah.org Rabbi Eliezer Mischel Bizman Ashkenaz TORAH 6:45 AM MAPLEWOOD MAPLEWOOD JEWISH CENTER 520 Prospect Street (973) 762-5722 maplewoodjewishcenter.org Rabbi Sholom Bogomilsky Shabbat: 10:00 AM NEWARK Mon-Thurs: 1:40 PM, 4:00 PM, Fri: 12:40 IDT 520 Broad St 973-438-3447 Mon-Fri: 8:15 AM 5:00 and 6:05 PM (winter only) Ashkenaz Contact Yoni Greenstein, [email protected] PM (winter), 1:40 PM (Summer) WEST ORANGE Mon- Thurs: AHAWAS ACHIM BNAI JACOB & Sun: 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:35 10 minutes before 700 Pleasant Valley Way 973-736-1407 www.aabjd.org Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler 9:45 PM Multiple Sephardic minyanim: Sunday 8am, Weekdays 6:15am, Shabbos 8:40am DAVID AM, 7:25 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:50 AM, 7:30 AM shkiah 10 minutes after mincha BETH ISRAEL 567 Pleasant Valley Way 973-731-3383 Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:05 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:10 AM Ashkenaz A heimishe minyan across from the Wilshire Grand hotel. Enter rear of building up metal staircase. Daf at 11:20 AM after Kiddush. Learning BNEI TORAH 395 Pleasant Valley Way 973-943-2150 Rabbi Avrohom Stone Ashkenaz seder and minchas chinuch shiur 2 hours before Shabbos Mincha. Hotel guests welcome! A warm place to Daven where everyone is made to feel welcome, directly CHABAD OF WEST ORANGE 401 Pleasant Valley Way 973-325-6311 www.chabadwestorange.com Rabbi Mendy Kasowitz Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon-Fri: 8 AM Ari across from the Wilshire Grand Hotel. DAUGHTERS OF ISRAEL 1155 Pleasant Valley Way 973-731-5100 www.daughtersofisrael.org Rabbi Tzvi Karpel Sun: 9:30 AM, Mon-Fri: 9:45 AM Ashkenaz This is a minyan meant for residents of the Daughters of Israel Geriatric Center. 10 minutes after Mincha during DST; 7:30 during OHR TORAH 270 Pleasant Valley Way 973-669-7320 www.congregationohrtorah.org Rabbi Marc Spivak Sun: 8:15 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:00 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:10 AM Bzman during DST Ashkenaz Standard Time THE ENGLISHTOWN SYNAGOGUE 37 Buckingham Rd. 973-243-0876 www.englishtownsynagogue.org Rabbi Binyomin Hammer Ashkenaz Union County CLARK OUTERSTUFF COMPANY 60 Walnut Ave Eli Daum: 908-216-4099 1:35 PM ELIZABETH www. Rabbi E. M. Teitz and Rabbi Yitzchok Weekday Shacharis held at Elmora Hills minyan- see http://schedule. ADATH JESHURUN 200 Murray St. Shabbos: 9:00 AM, Sunday: 8:30 AM Ashkenaz adathjeshurunofelizabeth.org Burnstein thejec.org/wklyschedpdf.pdf BAIS YITZCHOK 153 Bellevue St. www.baisyitzchok.org Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:25 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM Ashkenaz Sun: 8:00AM, 9:00AM, Mon/Thurs: 5:45/8:00AM, Tues/ Approximately 10/15 After sunset following mincha; also at ELMORA HILLS MINYAN 961 Magie Ave. (908) 820-8822 www.ElmoraHillsMinyan.org Rabbi Michael Bleicher Ashkenaz Wed/Fri: 5:50, 8:00am, Shabbos: 8:30AM minutes before sunset 7:30 during winter months 2:20 PM and at Sun: 6:45 AM, 8:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, 7:10 AM, 8:00 7:50 PM when no ‘mincha time’ Ashkenaz and Edot Hamizrach. For all other times, see http://schedule. JEC ADATH ISRAEL 1391 North Ave. 908-354-7318 www.adathisraelshul.org Rabbi Jonathan Schwartz ‘mincha time’ when Multiple AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:25 AM, 7:15 AM, 8:00 AM minyan 010:00 PM thejec.org after 6:00 Sun: 7:30 AM (Bais Medrash), 8:30 AM (Shul). Mon/Thurs: 908-355-4850/ About 10 minutes 20 minutes after Mincha starts Ashkenaz and Eidot haMizrach. For all other times, see http://thejec. JEC ELMORA 330 Elmora Ave. www.jecelmorashul.org Rabbi Avrohom Herman 6:40 AM, 8:00 AM (Bais Medrash). Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:50 AM, Multiple 908-353-4446 before shkiah 9:00 PM (Standard Time) org/weekly-schedule 8:00 AM (Bais Medrash) KOLLEL OF ELIZABETH / 5 minutes away from Newark Airport. Come chap a seder if theres a plane delay or 1391 North Ave. 908-354-6057 www.elizabethkollel.org Rabbi Avrohom Schulman Sun-Fri: 8:00 AM Sun-Thurs: 3:05 PM 09:15 PM Ashkenaz YESHIVA BEER YIZCHOK come daven with us. There are no Yeshiva minyanim during Bein haZmanim. HILLSIDE BRIS AVROHOM 910 Salem Ave. 908-289-0770 www.brisavrohom.org Rabbi Kanelsky Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:30 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:40 AM Zman Zman Ari We are at the border of Elizabeth LALLYPAK 1209 Central Ave. 908-351-4141 Ext. 27 Mon-Thurs: 2:00 PM YESHIVA GEDOLAH EITZ CHAIM OF 973-926-5138/ Please note that this is a yeshiva that has off shabbosos and bein hazmanim. There 1531 Maple Ave. Harav Shmuel Abba Olshin Shlita Sun-Fri: 7:40 AM 03:15 PM 09:30 PM Ashkenaz HILLSIDE 973-750-8699 is no minyan during those times. Yeshiva is a 7 minute drive from Newark Airport. LINDEN 1:30 PM ANSHE CHESED 1000 Orchard Terr. 908-486-8616 Rabbi Joshua Hess Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:30 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:45 AM 10 minutes before 8:00 PM in winter months Follows Mincha during summer months Ashkenaz shkiah QUALMAXX 2500 Brunswick 718-305-6766 2:00 PM SPRINGFIELD 10-15 minutes before CONGREGATION ISRAEL 339 Mountain Ave. 973-467-9666 www.congregationisrael.org Rabbi Chaim Marcus Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon-Fri: 6:15 AM, 7:00 AM Mon-Thurs: 9:30 PM (winter) Also following Mincha Ashkenaz shkiah Middlesex County CARTERET Rabbi Azriel Brown and Rabbi YESHIVA GEDOLA OF CARTERET 42 Noe St. 732-969-2497 7:30 AM 3:00 PM 10:20 PM Ashkenaz Yaakov Meyer EAST BRUNSWICK YOUNG ISRAEL OF EAST Sun: 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, 8:00 AM. 193 Dunhams Corner Rd. 732-254-1860 www.yieb.org Rabbi Efrayim S. Unterman Bzman 9:00 PM (winter) Following Mincha at Zman Ashkenaz BRUNSWICK Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM EDISON Bizman on Sundays in AHAVAS YISRAEL 1587 Route 27 732-287-1230 www.ayedison.org Rabbi Gedaliah Jaffe Sun: 8:15 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:10 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:15 AM winter, every day in 08:30 PM Follows Mincha Ashkenaz summer APCO EXTRUDERS 180 National Rd. 732-287-3000 Mon-Thurs: 3:45 PM BEACH CAMERA 80 Carter Dr. 732-424-1100 x 243 SIMCHA 02:00 PM Always call first for times for Mincha/Arvit(winter) CROSSWAYS MINYAN 5 Price Dr. 732-572-9138 Shabbos Daf 50 minutes before Mincha DEPENDABLE FOODS 29 Executive Ave. 732-257-4500 Mon-Thurs: 2:00 PM Sefard 4:30 PM summer/DST Only open on standard business days, Mon-Thurs. Use main entrance DGL GROUP 195 Raritan Center Pkwy 732-692-5116 www.dglusa.com Rabbi Haber Follows Mincha during the winter Edot haMizrach and 4:00 PM winter located at side of building. Sun: 7:15 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, 7:05 AM, 10-15 minutes before OHR TORAH 48 Edgemount Rd. 732-777-6840 www.ohrtorah.net Rabbi Yaakov Luban 010:10 PM and follows Mincha Ashkenaz 8:00 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM, 7:10 AM, 8:00 AM. sunset 09:40 PM RABBI JACOB JOSEPH SCHOOL 1 Plainfield Ave. 732-985-6533 Mon-Thurs: 7:40 AM 03:00 PM Ashkenaz No minyan on Bein haZmanim and off Shabbosim 010:40 PM 2:15 PM (except RABBI PESACH RAYMON YESHIVA 2 Harrison St. 732-572-5052 Mon-Fri: 7:40 AM Sunday) SAKAR INTERNATIONAL 195 Carter Dr. 732-248-1306 05:00 PM Call first TECHNICAL PRO INC./ VICMARR AUDIO INC. 9 Kilmer Ct. 718-567-7754 x102 (David) www.tpro.com Mon-Thurs: 1:45 PM Edot haMizrach HIGHLAND PARK 12:45 PM EST, 1:45 AGUDATH ISRAEL OF EDISON/ Sun: 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:35 AM. Mon-Fri: 6:00 AM, 09:15 PM They also have many shiurim throughout the day, including 3 daf yomis: 1131 Raritan Ave. Rabbi Reuven Drucker DST, and about 15 and Shkiah Sefard HIGHLAND 7:35 AM 8:00 PM EST 5:15am, 6:45am, and 8:20pm. minutes before shkiah Sun: 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:25 AM, 7:45 AM. 10 minutes before AHAVAS ACHIM 216 South First Ave. 732-247-0532 www.ahavasachim.org Rabbi Steven Miodownik 09:30 PM and following Mincha Ashkenaz Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:35 AM, 7:45 AM sunset ETZ ACHAIM 230 Denison St. 732-247-3839 www.etzahaim.org Rabbi David Bassous Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM 07:30 PM 07:50 PM Edot haMizrach Sefardic Congregation KHAL CHASIDIM OF HIGHLAND PARK 46 North 8th Ave. 917-886-2098 Rabbi Mechel Horowitz Sun: 8:15 AM 09:30 PM Sefard Sun: 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 5:50 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:20 AM. OHAV EMETH 415 Raritan Ave. 732-247-3038 www.ohavemeth.org Rabbi Eliyahu Kaufman Bizman Follows Mincha Ashkenaz Tues/Wed/Fri: 5:55 AM, 6:40 AM, 7:20 AM. ISELIN MERIDIAN CAPITAL 517 Route 1 South 732-301-3200 2:30 PM NEW BRUNSWICK 1:30pm - school Services only held during the university’s academic calendar September RUTGERS CHABAD 170 College Avenue 732-296-1800 www.chabadnj.org Rabbi Tzvi Wohlgelernter 8:30am - school year only 9:00 pm - school year only year only - May. Please call for more information. B’zman- school Services only held during the university’s academic calendar, Sept-May. RUTGERS HILLEL 70 College Avenue 732-545-2407 www.rutgersmesorah.org Rabbi Adam Frieberg 8:15 AM B’zman- school year only Ashkenaz year only Please call for more information. To update or correct or add minyanim to this chart, please call: 201-366-9102 or email: [email protected]

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Name Address Phone Website Rabbi Shacharit Mincha Maariv Maariv Text Nusach Miscellaneous BERGENFIELD BAIS MEDRASH OF BERGENFIELD 371 South Prospect Ave. http://www.bmob.org Rabbi Moshe Stavsky Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:15 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:25 AM, Rosh Chodesh: 6:00 AM Bzman Follows Mincha on Sunday Ashkenaz Sun: 6:50 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:45 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, 7:10 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 9:05PM BETH ABRAHAM 396 New Bridge Road 201-384-0434 http://bethabraham.org Rabbi Yaakov Neuburger Bzman Ashkenaz AM, 7:10 AM 10PM OHR HATORAH 36 Rector Ct. 201-244-5905 www.ohrhatorah.com Rabbi Sobolofsky Fri: 8:30 AM, Sun: 8 AM Bzman on Sundays Follows Mincha on Sundays Ashkenaz E. RUTHERFORD GIANTS STADIUM MINCHA At halftime during all Giants and Minyan meets at Gate D on the lower level at Halftime by the Kosher 50 Route 120 MINYAN Jets games food stand for Mincha ENGLEWOOD Sun: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 33 min before sunrise. Mon/Thurs: 6:15 AM, 7:15 Following Mincha and 9:00 pm on T/W/ AHAVATH TORAH 240 Broad Avenue 201-568-1315 http://ahavathtorah.org/ AM, 8:00 AM, and 33 min before sunrise. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM and 10 minutes before shkiah Th (On Mondays, 9 pm at Cong. Shomrei 33 minutes before sunrise Emunah, 89 Huguenot Ave.) To subscribe to Minyan updates, send an email to artus- ARTUS CORPORATION 201 South Dean Street 201-568-1000 2:15 PM [email protected] EAST HILL SYNAGOGUE 255 Walnut Street 201-569-4008 http://www.easthillsynagogue.com Rabbi Zev Reichman Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:15 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM Bzman 8PM Monday through Thursday Ashkenaz KESHER: COMMUNITY SYNAGOGUE OF TENAFLY & 509 Engle Street 201-227-1117 http://www.keshernj.com/ Rabbi Akiva Block Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM The closest shul to Englewood Hospital. ENGLEWOOD PCS REVENUE CONTROL 560 Sylvan Avenue 800-247-3061 x1196 http://www.pcsrcs.com/ Mon-Thurs: 3:00 PM Entrance on first floor, walk straight to back of building. Monday nights (Tuesday - Thursday at 9 PM SHOMREI EMUNAH 89 Huguenot Ave http://www.shomreiemunahnj.org/ Rabbi Menachem Genack Sun: 7:45 AM, Mon-Fri: 6:45 AM 9PM Sefard at Cong. Ahavath Torah) YESHIVA OHR SIMCHA OF ENGLEWOOD 101 W. Forest Ave 201-816-1800 Rabbi Strassfeld Sun-Fri: 8:00 AM 2:50 PM 9PM Ashkenaz Call first FAIRLAWN AHAVAT ACHIM 18-25 Saddle River Rd. 201-794-3927 http://www.ahavatachim.org Rabbi Ely Shestack Sun: 8:15 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:15 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:25 AM 15 minutes before sunset Follows Mincha (8:00 PM M-Th in winter) Ashkenaz ANSHEI LUBAVITCH CONGREGATION 10-10 Plaza Rd 201-797-4770 http://www.flchabad.com Rabbi Levi Neubort Sun: 9:00 AM, Mon-Fri: 6:15 AM Mon- Thurs: 1:45 PM 9:15PM Mondays Ari BRIS AVROHOM 3002 Fair Lawn Avenue 201-791-7200 http://www.jewishfairlawn.org/ Rabbi Berel Zaltzman Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM Follows Mincha Ari Approx. 15 minutes before shkiah. CONGREGATION Fall and Winter 8:00PM; Spring and Summer 10-04 Alexander Avenue 201-773-4080 http://darcheinoam.com Rabbi Jeremy Donath Sun: 8:15 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:35 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:45 AM Sundays only in fall and winter; Ashkenaz DARCHEI NOAM immedately after Mincha daily in spring and summer. SEPHARDIC CENTER OF Sun: 8:00 AM followed by breakfast in the synagogue, Mon-Fri: 6:15 AM followed by Fall and Winter 8:00PM; Spring and Summer 40-34 Terhune Place cell 201-835-5170 http://www.sc-fl.org/ Rabbi Aaron Shemtob Bzman Edot-HaMizrach Sfaradi-Yerushalmi FAIR LAWN breakfast in the synagogue immediately after Mincha Rabbi Yudin and Asst. Sun: 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 5:50 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:45 AM. Tues/ SHOMREI TORAH 19-10 Morlot ave 201 791 7910 www.shomrei-torah.org/ Bzman 9PM and about 15 minutes after Mincha Ashkenaz Rabbi Andrew Markowitz Wed/Fri: 6:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:45 AM. YOUNG ISRAEL OF FAIR LAWN 11-05 Saddle River Rd. 201-797-1800 http://www.yifl.org Rabbi Eli Belizon Sun: 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, Mon- Fri: 7:00 AM Mon-Thurs: 10PM Ashkenaz FORT LEE CHABAD OF FORT LEE 808 Abbott Blvd (201) 886-1238 http://chabadfortlee.com/ Rabbi Meir Konikov Sun: 9:00 AM, Mon-Fri: 7:15 AM PARKER PLAZA MINYAN @ 400 Kelby Street - 14th 201-808-6376 Mon-Thurs: 2:30 PM Time is sent weekly to our email list Ashkenaz CROSS RIVER BANK Floor SCFL BET YOSEF 313 Tom Hunter Road 845-826 2006 (N.J) Rabbi Ilan Acoca Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM Sun-Thurs: 7:30 PM After Mincha Sephardic Weekly classes and activities offered to the entire community. 15 minutes before shkiah, summer New building has been completed. Mincha/Maariv in Bet Midrash. YOUNG ISRAEL OF FORT LEE 1610 Parker Avenue 201-592-1518 http://Yiftlee.org Rabbi Zev Goldberg Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM 7PM After Mincha Ashkenaz months onl Shacharit in Main sanctuary FRANKLIN LAKES CHABAD OF NW BERGEN COUNTY 375 Pulis Ave. 201-848-0449 http://chabadplace.org/ Rabbi Chanoch Kaplan Minyan for Shabbos and Yom Tov - allways call first HACKENSACK MINCHA AT HACKENSACK 201-519-0321 (Henry ** Minyan not active for the summer. Hackensack Medical Center 1:35 PM Ashkenaz UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Netzer) ** Women`s and Children`s Bldg - Room WC1W-15 (to left of main desk) 1 University Plaza - 201-742-5161 UNIVERSITY PLAZA Mon-Thurs: 1:45 PM 5:45PM Winter only Ashkenaz Monday thru Thursday 1:45 pm Mincha Suite 120 (Shoshana Poloner) PARAMUS BETH TEFILLAH 452 Forest Ave 201-262-0356 http://www.cbtparamus.org Rabbi Daniel Wolff Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:30 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM 15 minutes before shkiah Follows Mincha Ashkenaz SEPHARDIC CONGREGATION OF PARAMUS 140 Arnot Place 201-362-8493 Sun: 7:30 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:10 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:20 AM Edot-HaMizrach Nusach Ashkenaz and Sefardi. Minyanim only on school days. Minyan #1: THE FRISCH SCHOOL 120 W. Century Rd. 201-267-9100 http://frisch.org/ Rabbi Eli Ciner, Principal Mon-Fri: 7:45 AM 3:25 PM 5:15PM (Beis Midrash only) Multiple Main Shul, Minyan #2: Beis Midrash, Minyan #3: Mechina (Room 18), Minyan #4: Sefardi Beis Midrash. YESHIVAT NOAM 70 West Century Road 201-261-1919 www.yeshivatnoam.org Mon-Fri: 8:05 AM Mon-Thurs: 3:30 PM Ashkenaz Call first to confirm. RIDGEFIELD PARK

SPECIALTY RX 2 Bergen Turnpike Ari- 917-734-3877 8:30AM 2:00 PM RUTHERFORD

CONGREGATION BETH EL 185 Montross Ave. 201-438-4931 www.JewishRutherford.org Rabbi Yitzchok Lerman Shabbos morning at 9 am, and Sunday at 8 am. Ashkenaz

HAIN CAPITAL GROUP 301 NJ-17 Mon-Thurs: 2:00 PM TEANECK check the newsletter for time and check the newsletter for time and location Shabbos services are held at TABC, 1600 Queen Anne Road. Yearly luach AHAVAT SHALOM PO Box 595 Formerly CWE http://www.teaneckapartments.com/ Rabbi Yehuda Halpert location www.teaneckapartments. Ashkenaz www.teaneckapartments.com/ThisWeek.PDF at http://www.teaneckapartments.com/luach2.pdf com/ThisWeek.PDF AMBRA 1415 Queen Anne Road 201-837-0080 2:15 PM Ashkenaz Seasonal maariv minyan 931 Queen Anne road - 1st If you would like to either gabbi or lain please use the above e-mail ANSHEI CHESED OF TEANECK Sefard Floor address Shacharit and Mincha/Maariv Minyanim are held every Shabbat, on all ARZEI DAROM 725 Queen Anne Road 201-836-1035 http://www.arzeidarom.org Rabbi Aharon Ciment Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:35 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:45 AM Sun-Thurs: Bzman 8:30PM only during the winter. Summer at shkia Ashkenaz Yom Tovim, and on all Legal Holidays. Daily Shacharit Minyan. (During Autumn/Winter months, the weekday first Shacharit Minyan Rabbi Laurence E. Sun: 6:30 AM, 7:15 AM, 8:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 5:40 AM, 6:20 AM, 7:10 AM, 8:00 AM. Tues/ 8PM (from March DST through September, the BETH AARON 950 Queen Anne Road 201-836-6210 http://www.bethaaron.org/ Bzman Ashkenaz begins no earlier than 71 minutes before sunrise; a special schedule is Rothwachs Wed/Fri: 5:55 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:15 AM, 8:00 AM 9:30PM 8:00 PM Maariv is discontinued) available on the Shul website) Sun: 6:25 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:50 AM, 9:15 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:05 AM, 6:20 AM, 7:00 Mon-Thurs: 1:45 PM and Bzman B’zman, 9:00, BNAI YESHURUN 641 West Englewood Ave. 201-836-8916 http://www.bnaiyeshurun.org/ Rabbi Steven Pruzansky AM, 7:20 AM, 8:00 AM, 8;50 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:15 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, Ashkenaz and 6:00 PM in the summer 10:01 and 11:00PM 8:00 AM, 8:50 AM 15 minutes before shkiah during Follows Mincha during DST (Otherwise CARE ONE AT TEANECK 544 Teaneck Road Sun: 8:30 AM Ashkenaz DST only 7:45 PM M-Th) THE HAPPY MINYAN OF TEANECK NEW JERSEY 95 Edgemont Place Friday night only Friday night only email [email protected] for info CHABAD HOUSE 513 Kenwood Place 201 907-0686 http://chabadhouse.com Rabbi Ephraim Simon Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:40 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:45 AM Ari 1086 Teaneck Road GREENBACK CAPITAL 201-837-6400 http://www.greenbackcapital.com/ Mon-Thurs: 1:45 PM Ashkenaz We have regulars, but call to make sure around Yom Tovim Times -Suite 4E JEWISH CENTER OF TEANECK 70 Sterling Place 201-833-0515 www.jcot.org Rabbi Daniel Fridman Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon/Wed/Thurs: 7:00 AM, Tues/Fri: 7:15 AM 8:15 PM Following Mincha Ashkenaz Sun: 6:40 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 5:50 AM, 7:15 AM, 8:10 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: KETER TORAH (ROEMER) 600 Roemer Ave. 201-907-0180 http://www.ketertorah.org Rabbi Shalom Baum Bzman following Mincha 6:00 AM, 7:15 AM, 8:10 AM Mon-Thurs: 5:15 PM , KOF-K 201 The Plaza 201 837 0500 ext7 Mon-Fri: 1:00 PM winter months Jan Meyer (eve) 201 http://sites.google.com/site/ Located at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Rosenbaum, by the corner of MAITLAND MINYAN 473 Maitland Ave. 7:45PM M-Th; Follows Mincha on Sunday 837 8661 maitlandminyan Essex. Please use the side entrance. NETIVOT SHALOM 811 Palisade Ave. 201-801-0707 http://www.netivotshalomnj.org Rabbi Nathaniel Helfgot Sun: 8:00 AM Ashkenaz NOAH’S ARK RESTAURANT 493 Cedar Lane 201.692.1200 www.noahsark.net Mon-Thurs: 3:00 PM OHR SAADYA 554 Queen Anne Road 201-801-0637 http://www.ohrsaadya.org/ Rabbi Daniel Feldman Sun: 8:30 AM Sun only- 15 minutes before shkiah Mon-Thurs: 8:15PM Mon-Thurs; Sun - following mincha Ashkenaz Sun: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, 7:20 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 7:30PM RINAT YISRAEL 389 West Englewood Ave. 201-837-2795 http://www.rinat.org/ Rabbi Yosef Adler Bzman throughout the winter and following Mincha Ashkenaz AM, 7:30 AM 9:15PM SHAARE TEFILLAH OF On summer weekdays about 15 510 Claremont Ave. (201) 357-0613 http://www.shaaretefillah.org/ Rabbi Kenneth Schiowitz Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM Follows Mincha Ashkenaz Shabbos & Yom Tov davening TEANECK minutes before shkiah Please check our website sephardicteaneck.org for updates on SHAAREI ORAH 1425 Essex Rd. 201-833-0800 http://www.sephardicteaneck.org/ Rabbi Chaim Jachter Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM Edot-HaMizrach minyan times. TEANECK SEPHARDIC http://teanecksephardiccenter. CENTER/CONGREGATION 407 Warwick Ave. 201 357 0607 R Doniel Hakimi 7:00 PM (summer) Edot-HaMizrach LEV HAIM homestead.com/ TERRACE CIRCLE MAARIV 1506 W. Terrace Circle #2 http://www.teaneckapartments.com 9PM Mon-Thur only Ashkenaz Email to confirm Jacob Herenstein On occasion, we have a Parsha shiur between Shabbat Mincha & Maariv WINTHROP MINYAN 796 Winthrop Rd. http://winthropminyan.com/ Rabbi Dr. Zecharia Senter Ashkenaz 201-240-8592 w/ our Rabbi, R Senter. There may not be regular Minyanim during Bain Hazmanim (entire YESHIVAS BAIS MORDECHAI Rosh Hayeshiva, Rabbi 1443 Palisade Ave. 201-833-5920 Sun-Fri: 7:35 AM 1:35 PM 9:35PM Ashkenaz months of Tamuz, Av & Nissan. Also Tishrei from after Yom Kippur and OF TEANECK Eliyahu Roberts on) If there is Shacharis Bein Hazmanim, it`s at 7:30 AM President, Norman B. Gildin; Vice President, Abe Leidner; Secretary/ YISMACH MOSHE Varies each month http://www.sweat2.org Ashkenaz Treasurer, Michael Mazin YOUNG ISRAEL OF TEANECK 868 Perry Lane 201-837-1710 http://www.yiot.org Rabbi Binyomin Krohn Sun: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, 7:00 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM 15 minutes before sunset DST only 8PM EST; Follows Mincha in DST Updated Minyan times available every Friday morning at yiot.org ZICHRON MORDECHAI 268 West Englewood Ave. 201-837-7696 http://zichronmordechai.org/wp/ Rabbi Michael Taubes No weekday minyanim. TENAFLY Mens mikvah open daily at 4:30 AM. Womens mikvah open evenings by LUBAVITCH ON THE PALISADES 11 Harold St. 201-871-1152 http://www.chabadlubavitch.org Rabbi Mordechai Shain Sun: 8:30 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:55 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 7:00 AM 10 minutes before sunset Following Mincha Ari appointment. Mikvah is adjacent to shul at 48 Piermont Rd. WOODCLIFF LAKE WOODCLIFF LAKE CHABAD/ Dov Drizin 100 Overlook Dr. Come and enjoy the only Orthodox minyan in the Pascack Valley PASCACK VALLEY CHABAD 201-476-0157 To update or correct or add minyanim to this chart, please call: 201-366-9102 or email: [email protected]

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 29 ESSEX & UNION NEWSBRIEFS Daughters of Israel Attends Dinner Daughters of Israel has been a long-time Bris Avrohom Enjoys Visitors From Moscow supporter of the District 1199J Aberdeen Sol- omon David Memorial Scholarship Fund dinner, which was attended on July 12 by the facility’s adminis- tration and staff. Pictured, this year, DOI Certifi ed Nurs- ing Assistant Theresa Alyson Kaplan, second from right, receives Sullivan, who had the her award. pleasure of watching her grandson, Trevor, their compassion, empathy, respect and cul- Theresa Sullivan win one of the aca- tural sensitivity in the delivery of services to with her grandson, demic scholarships. clients and their caregivers. The visitors from Moscow. Trevor. Theresa’s other grand- In her role as care consultant, Alyson son, Robert, who currently works part time provides care for seniors and their caregiv- A group of boys from a yeshiva in Moscow recently came to Bris Avrohom in Hill- in the DOI dietary department, was a recip- ers throughout the MetroWest communi- side to farbreng with Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky, who shared with them his life in Mos- ient of this scholarship in 2016. ty. Over the last seven years, JFS has seen cow in the ’60s and told them how privileged and how proud they should be that they continued growth in the Caregiver Consul- have everything without any persecution. Social Worker at JFS tation Program and with caregiver services MetroWest Receives Award in general, in large part due to Alyson’s lead- the complexities of caregiving,” stated Dr. Learn to Read Hebrew With JFS MetroWest is pleased to share that ership of the program. She sees adults and Diane Squadron, CEO of JFS MetroWest. Chabad of Montclair Alyson Kaplan, LCSW, care consultant, was older adults for counseling, provides case Alyson is also the social worker for the Join Chabad of Montclair for a crash selected as a recipient of the Lester Z. Lieber- management for Holocaust survivors and Memory Care Center at the JCC, assessing course in reading Hebrew before the hol- man Humanism in Healthcare Award. Spon- assists with private geriatric care manage- new applicants and providing on-going idays. The course will take place on fi ve sored by the Healthcare Foundation of New ment services. support to families, and leads their month- Tuesdays, beginning August 7. Classes will Jersey, this award recognizes the contribu- “Alyson embodies all the qualities of a ly caregiver support group as well as the JFS run from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. at 25 Valley Road tions of professionals who work in local di- compassionate person dedicated to help- monthly group in Livingston. in Montclair. The course fee is $60. rect service healthcare organizations. Those ing people, whether it’s a senior in need of 256 Columbia Turnpike Suite 105 For more information, please call 862-252- who are recognized are acknowledged for services or an adult child struggling with Florham Park NJ 07932 ph: 973.765.9050 5666 or email [email protected]. ESSEX UNION COMMUNITY NEWS ‘Night at the Ballpark’ MetroWest Federation  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 Israeli fl ags and Jewish music playing Knocks It Out of the Park from the speakers, hundreds of families from Essex, Morris, Union and Somer- as It Honors Lone Soldiers set counties enjoyed the baseball game between the Somerset Patriots and the By JLNJ Staff Road Warriors, as well as fan festivities, kosher food and a run around the bases With the help and gen- after the game. erosity of the Wilf family, The event included an array of tables four American Lone Soldier from local day schools, camps and youth come together as one, to support a great tzanchanim (paratroopers) groups, and was a great opportunity for baseball team, to have a great fun kosher from the IDF got the roy- families to explore activities for their day together and to celebrate what’s really al treatment at the Yankees children. Many Federation staff mem- important, which is our support for com- game last Thursday vs. Kan- bers were on hand to answer questions munity, our support for Israel and our sup- sas City. Pictured left to about its programs and to help people port for Greater MetroWest.” right, Mendel Gordon, Paul get involved in areas of interest. There The event was an overall success, pro- Horowitz, Jonathan Zughaft were raffl es, giveaways and on-fi eld activ- viding great exposure to all of the wonder- and Aaron Ahdut were treat- ities that allowed the kids to take part in ful programs Federation has to offer, while ed to Field MVP box seats the fun. Bistro 70 was there as well, serv- also treating attendees to an enjoyable ball- and each chayal received an ing kosher food ranging from hot dogs to park experience. The Patriots also beat the individual salute on the vid- shawarma. Road Warriors 4-2, which was the icing on eo scoreboard. To top it all “We’re deeply proud to be hosting the the already perfect cake. off, the Yanks beat the Roy- Jewish Community Day at the Somer- als 7-2, so it was win-win all set Patriots,” Jewish Federation of Great- Zach Marcus is a rising senior at Rae Kushner Yeshiva around! er MetroWest CEO Dov Ben-Shimon said. High School and a Jewish Link summer intern. “It’s a great sign for the community to CENTRAL AND SOUTH JERSEY NEWSBRIEFS

Raritan Valley Hadassah Plans New this year will be an optional half- 311 Montgomery Street, Highland Park, NJ kiruv work. He has been invited to speak Welcome Back Brunch hour tour of the Wilf Campus on the Wilf 08904. Include your name, phone number widely on topics in science and religion Join Raritan Valley Hadassah on Sun- Campus mini-bus at no extra charge. The and email address. due to his clear exposition and unique ap- day, August 26, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., mini-bus will meet those who’d like to join proach in this area. at the Lena & David T. Wilentz Senior this tour at 10:00 a.m. sharp at the Wilentz Jewish Learning Center Residence Building on the Wilf Campus, building lobby. Space on the tour is limited Hosts Guest Lecturer Rabbi Sheftel Neuberger 360 Demott Lane in Somerset, for a de- so you must register in advance, as well as Join the JLC for “Finding God in a Sci- to Speak at JLC licious kosher brunch and a special pro- registering for the brunch. entiﬁ c World” with world-renowned scien- Come to a night of inspiration with gram including music by the wonder- Car pools are encouraged. Those who tist Dr. Herman Presby on Thursday, August Rabbi Sheftel Neuberger, president of ful pianist David Schlossberg. Start the cannot obtain a ride, please contact Marcia 23, at 8 p.m. at Jewish Learning Center (138 Ner Israel Rabbinical College, on Thurs- fall season meeting new and old friends, Shiffman at 732-964-0079 or mshiffman@ Pine Brook Road, Manalapan). Meat buffet day, August 16, at 8:30 p.m. The evening and learning about upcoming Hadas- yahoo.com. to follow. will be held at the JLC at 138 Pine Brook sah events and programs. For questions, Please RSVP no later than August 16. In the professional world, Dr. Presby Road in Manalapan. A meat buffet will be contact Debbie Gerber at 732-688-4146 or Send a check for $25 per attendee made specializes in photonics. He is a senior lec- served. Men and women are encouraged [email protected]. out to Hadassah to Sara Goodman Hand, turer for Gateways and is active in their to attend. 30 August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM ESSEX & UNION COMMUNITY NEWS Jewish Foundation for the Righteous Relocates to West Orange

By Jill Kirsch need to properly teach this dark part of non-Jewish rescuers as “righteous,” among history to their students. other places. To be recognized by Yad Main Street in West Orange has a new “Teachers do not teach what they do Vashem, a Jewish person needs to write addition. The Jewish Foundation for the not know,” Stahl noted, “or else they don’t in on the non-Jew’s behalf. If Yad Vashem Righteous (JFR) has moved its offi ces from teach it very well.” The JFR works to rem- hears that a particular rescuer is in fi nan- New York City to Essex County, New Jer- edy this problem as it relates to Holocaust cial need, it reaches out to the JFR. Some- sey. education. times the survivors themselves reach out Stanlee Stahl, executive vice president Education of public school teachers to the JFR on behalf of their rescuer. of the JFR, said, “I am excited to be in New is only one half of the foundation’s two- These rescuers are supported fi nancial- Jersey. I’m hoping to make connections pronged approach. The JFR also provides ly for their lifetimes. “We give them mon- within the emigre community.” monthly fi nancial support to righteous ey until the day they die,” said Stahl, “and Stahl, who has been with the organiza- gentiles, “people not of the Jewish faith— then we give money for their headstones.” tion since 1992, recently returned from a mainly Christian, but also some Muslim— So what happens once all the rescuers trip to Germany and the Netherlands. The who, during the Shoah, risked their lives are gone? “We had an actuarial study done purpose of the trip? Education. to save Jews,” Stahl explained. and by 2038 there will be no more rescu- “We took teachers to places where She continued, “We give $1.1 to $1.5 mil- ers,” Stahl remarked. “In fact, by 2025 we teachers don’t usually go,” Stahl said. “We lion a year, some $29 million over the past will only be funding maybe 150 rescuers.” gave teachers a layered experience so they 26 years, to non-Jews who saved Jewish She continued, “When the rescuers understand the Shoah was more than just lives. They didn’t have to do it. They risked pass on, our focus will be on education.” boxcars from Germany to Auschwitz.” their lives, especially in Eastern Europe.” One thing that Stahl believes distin- The JFR believes that this education is The JFR gets its list of rescuers from guishes the JFR from other Holocaust ed- vital as it gives educators the tools they Yad Vashem, which offi cially recognizes ucation centers and organizations is that Stanlee Stahl its focus has never shifted. “Over the years, many of the initial Holocaust centers have unteers are also needed to help with fund- MIDDLESEX NEWSBRIEFS expanded to include other atrocities. This raising and mail. Stahl will be reaching out is one of the few centers that focuses 100 to Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy/Rae Genealogy Club to Meet The meeting will discuss using DNA percent on the Shoah, the annihilation of Kushner Yeshiva High School in Living- at Ahavas Achim tests to fi nd your relatives and will touch European Jewry,” she said. “We want peo- ston, Golda Och Academy Upper School in The next meeting of the Genealogy on topics such as considerations in choos- ple to understand the Shoah so they know West Orange and Seton Hall Prep, also in Club of Central Jersey (GCCJ) will be on ing a company to test your DNA, connect- what is unique about it. It was unprece- West Orange, for student volunteers. Thursday, August 9, at 7:00 p.m. at Ahavas ing with people who appear to be your dented and uniquely different.” For more information on the JFR, vis- Achim Synagogue, 216 South 1st Ave., in relative, strange results and convincing In the coming weeks, Stahl will be it the website at jfr.org. For information Highland Park. your relatives to have their DNA analyzed. looking to hire an educational director. on how you can volunteer, or with specif- Meetings are held on the second fl oor All are welcome, and please be pre- The JFR is also seeking volunteer trans- ic questions, contact Stahl at 212-727-9955 of the building, in the front (1st Avenue) pared with your own questions and an- lators—fl uent in Russian, Polish and Al- or [email protected]. The JFR offi ces are lo- end of the building. swers. banian, among other languages—to help cated at 80 Main Street, suite 380, West translate letters or make phone calls. Vol- Orange, NJ 07052.

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 31 ESSEX & UNION COMMUNITY NEWS Back 2 School Store in Livingston Draws Over 800

By Adam Samuel shopper, who led them to the gym. Parents were directed to the Gael- On Sunday, July 29, the Nation- en Family Resource Center, where al Council of Jewish Women, Es- numerous agencies shared helpful sex County Section (NCJW/Es- information about community re- sex) hosted its 10th annual Back 2 sources and career services. Addi- School Store, an event that provides tionally for the parents, there were clothes, school supplies and more opportunities in the center for free to economically disadvantaged chil- health screenings. After the children. This year’s event took place at dren were done at the store, par- the Joseph Kushner Hebrew Acade- ents and children were reunited in my in Livingston, and saw approx- a designated area. Each shopping imately 850 children, grades K to trip took roughly 30 to 45 minutes. A boy picking out clothes at the “store.” A girl trying on new shoes with help from a retail fi ve, walking through the school’s Stacey Rudbart has been con- CREDIT: NEW COMMUNITY CORPORATION/MICHELLE LANG assistant. CREDIT: NEW COMMUNITY CORPORATION/MICHELLE LANG gym, which was set up as a one-day tributing to the Back 2 School pop-up department store, with shopping at tions, including a new outfi t, coat, backpack, each allowing a few hundred children to Store for nine years. Speaking to The Jew- no cost for all the things the children will sneakers, books and personal care items. visit the gym and pick out their clothes and ish Link in the bustling gym, where she need to ensure a successful start to their All clothing and supplies in the store were supplies at the same time. The staff wore was managing the school supplies section, school year. With no parents allowed in brand-new items, amassed through fi nan- color-coordinated aprons: blue for personal she elaborated on just how much the day the “store” to sway their choices, each child cial contributions, and over 500 volunteers shoppers, red for retail assistants and green means to her. had an assigned personal shopper guiding assisted in the day’s endeavors. for steering committee members. Upon en- “This is the day that I live for,” she ex- them through the process, assisting them The event spanned over six hours and tering the school and signing in, the chil- plained in between handing out calcula- with choosing from the wide range of selec- was conducted in three different shifts, dren were introduced to their personal tors, pencil cases and rulers, “and it’s my time to give back. This is for our future. NCJW/Essex is a wonderful organization to be a part of; it empowers women and children to be the best they can be and I’m just so proud to be a part of it.” Lenny Dinnerstein, who was working in the coat section of the gym, echoed Rudbart’s sentiments, explaining what he hopes the children will take from the day. “The whole idea [of today] is that the kids should start school feeling good about themselves,” he said. “We want them to go to school excited—that they’re wear- ing something nice, that they have the supplies they need, that they have a positive attitude. If it wasn’t for the fact that [the kids] were coming here, they might go to school not feeling so good about themselves.” There were many smiling faces in the halls outside the parent pick-up areas, with kids excitedly showing off their new shoes and coats to their parents. “I love it so much because I got to pick it out!” one young girl was heard exclaiming, as she showed her new backpack to her mother. The emotional heart of the day was also felt by the personal shoppers. For Jordan Gellman, who has volunteered as a personal shopper for three years, working one-on- one with the kids is an incredibly reward- ing experience, especially when he sees the kids really enjoying the process. “The fi rst kid I [brought into the store] today, after he tried on his clothes he kept looking at himself in the mirrors,” Gellman shared. “Every mirror after that he’d give peace signs and he’d walk as if he was walking down a runway. Getting to see that excitement was really cool.” NCJW is a progressive volunteer-driven organization that has “been dedicated to improving the quality of life for women, children and families and to safeguarding individual rights and freedoms both in the U.S. and Israel.” Made up of 90,000 members across the country, it is self-described as “a leading voice for justice in the United States” and provides support and solutions for the most pressing issues of the time. If you are interested in learning more about NCJW/Essex, visit https://www.nc- jwessex.org/. If you would like information about volunteering at the Back 2 School Store, contact [email protected].

Adam Samuel is a journalist from Teaneck. He blogs at adamssoapbox.com.

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By Melissa Papir Kolb, Children were broken up into groups, it’s important to remember that MS, RD each group given a different kind of honey it’s still an added sugar, something or placebo (date silan syrup). Those who that should not be consumed in Inside that innocu- were given honey reported signifi cant excess. More research needs to ous yet ubiquitous bear greater improvement than those who re- be conducted to confi rm or pro- bottle sits that gold- ceived the placebo. duce any explicit recommen- en nectar, aka honey, a In a review written by Ayoub Meo dations. However, do enjoy it product that holds real et al. (2016), honey may contain antiox- in moderation and thank the estate in most people’s and bees’ homes idants due to its phenolic compounds humble bee for the delicious alike. It’s basically a pantry staple, uti- (polyphenols and phenolic acid). Antiox- sweetener they provide for us! lized in baked goods, dressings and sauc- idants prevent excessive oxidation, a bio- Insects are responsible for pol- es, or marinades for your meats. Honey chemical reaction in molecules that gen- linating (and a result, producing) has been the “bees’ knees,” gaining pop- erates free radicals, molecules that can about one-third of the U.S. diet— ularity for its apparent nutritional bene- cause harm to cells, tissues and physio- honey bees are responsi- fi ts. My mother swears by Manuka honey, logical functions in the body. Honey may ble for about 80 percent a type of honey produced in New Zealand also have an antimicrobial effect due to of that process. Be by bees that pollinate the native Manuka its low pH factor, high osmolarity and its sure to think of bush, as a panacea, especially for coughs. housing of hydrogen peroxide (a popular the bees before How is that delicious honey created in antimicrobial substance). using that innoc- the fi rst place? Bees collect nectar from Though it seems that honey can be uous yet ubiqui- plants, which breaks down into simple touted for its potential health properties, tous bear bottle! sugars that get stored inside the honeycomb. A honeycomb is a mass of wax cells built by bees inside their nests to contain their eggs, honey and pollen. The innate design of the honeycomb, as well as the A BROKER YOU CAN COUNT ON! incessant fanning of the bees’ wings spurs on evaporation, generating the sweet, goo- ey liquid we all know and love. Bees produce honey as sustenance 7/1/2018 7/1/2018 EEFFECTIVEFFECTIV DATE for themselves, as it provides the ener- CURRENT RENEWAL gy needed for their fl ight muscles. It also IINN - NNETWORKETW provides heating for the hive. Fortunate- PPRIMARYRIMA $20 $25 ly, bees don’t need all the honey they pro- SPECIALISTSPECIA $40 $50 duce! A beehive will produce about 65 HOSPITALHOSPITAL INPATIENTIN 20% AFTER DED 20% AFTER DED pounds of extra honey per year. Beekeep- HOSPITALHOSPI OUTPATIENTOUTPAT ers extract that extra honey for consum- EMERGENCYEMERGENC ROOM $100 +20% AFTER DED $300 ers from the honeycomb, straining and $1,500 IND $1,500 IND DEDUCTIBLEDEDUCT fi ltering it to remove wax and other ex- $3,000 FAM $3,000 FAM traneous substances. MMAXAX OOUTUT OOF POCKET $3,000/$6,0000 $4,000/$8,000 There are more than 300 varieties of RX BEBENEFITN GGENERICENE $15 $10 honey; shades range from nearly colorless NNAMEAME BBRAND $40 $35 to dark brown. The color and fl avor de- NNONON FFORMULARYORM $75 $70 pend on the type of nectar that was collect- RARATESTE ed by the bees. 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There is virtually no "We rely on Renee and the team at Cosmo for navigating the complexities of selecting a health insurance plan, answering questions difference in micronutrient composition about benefits and help completing forms. Their service is outstanding - from guidance on plan selection within our budget and risk between granulated sugar and honey. Ac- cording to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guide- management to the annual plan review and renewal options. I am really glad we saw their ad and called." — Steve lines for Americans, honey is considered RECENT GROUP SAVINGS LAST WEEK an added sugar that behooves limiting in consumer diets. Beyond the micronutrient content, there is a plethora of research studies trying to validate the health/medical benefi ts of honey. Marinotti et al. (2018) studied the exact mechanism behind honey’s potential healing properties. 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Squats: A familiar movement, bending But it can be diffi cult to adapt our fi tness and lifting to pick up a grandchild or a bag routines or start new ones as our bodies of groceries requires training to help avoid change with age. back injury. Fine-tune your form by trying An overview at www.cdc.gov outlines this move that can build muscle strength in weekly goals for amount and types of exer- the glutes, abdomen and leg muscles. Begin cise for people over 65. Below are fi ve exer- by standing in front of a chair. With your cises that can be modifi ed for different skill weight in your heels and big toes, slightly levels and range of motion and can be done drive your knees out, squeeze your glutes almost anywhere, anytime. and lower yourself to the chair. To come If you prefer working out in a gym en- up, lean forward slightly and push your vironment, some health plans, including knees out again. Repeat. If you’re able, try the move without the chair. Push-ups: Drop and give us two, or 10 or 12. No matter how many push-ups you can muster, making time for this all-star exercise offers a high return on investment - building strength, balance and stability. For beginners, push-ups can be done against a tall counter, rather than all the way down to the fl oor. Stand with your palms on a counter and feet fl at on the fl oor. Keeping your elbows tight to your side, lower your upper body slowly until it taps the counter. Hold the position for one second, come up and repeat. As you get stronger, you can progress to lower counters or tables until you’ve made it to the fl oor. Single-leg balance drill: Boost your stability and balance by including this exercise into your at-home workout rotation. It can even be done while brushing teeth or washing dishes. Start by removing your shoes so your foot muscles can feel the fl oor. Stand with your feet fl at on the fl oor, then shift your weight to your left leg and slowly bend your right knee, aim- ing to get your thigh parallel to the fl oor. Hold for fi ve to 10 seconds, depending on your strength and stability, then, return that foot to the fl oor. Repeat this motion 10 times on the same leg, before switching to the opposite side. To increase diffi culty, add some weight to one hand and transfer it from hand to hand while balancing. And don’t worry - a little wobble means you’re making those muscles work! Planks: Side, center, forearm or - you guessed it - all of the above! Planking is a great way to engage your abdominals while strengthening and lengthening spine, back and shoulder muscles. Begin on all fours, with your hands under or slightly behind your shoulders. Extend your legs straight behind you and come up onto your toes. Keep your eyes focused downward, pull your belly button toward your spine and lower your midsection so your body forms a straight line. Beginners can drop their knees to the fl oor. Engage your core and hold the pose for 10 to 15 seconds. For side planks, start lying on your side, with knees stacked one on top of the other and bent so your heels are behind you. Rise up onto one elbow, stacked under your shoulder, with your palm spread. Squeeze your glutes and lift your hip. Look forward and raise your top hand to the ceiling.  CONTINUED ON P. 42 40 August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM TTHEHE HEALTHHEALTH LLINKINK Long-Lasting Relief of Shoulder Pain With Prolotherapy By Warren Slaten, M.D. group of muscles in the shoulder is called the shoulder in place. Also, the rotator arthritis. The pain occurs with moving the the rotator cuff, made up of four muscles cuff tendons are also treated, further sta- arm across the chest and with carrying In prior issues I have whose tendons wrap around the humer- bilizing the rotator cuff muscles. (Tendons items such as a suitcase that pull the arm discussed prolother- us (arm bone) like a cuff, hence its name. are the part of the muscles that attaches down. The AC joint responds beautifully apy and how it helps These muscles have two main functions: to the bone. They are whitish-yellow be- to prolotherapy. By strengthening the AC with musculoskeletal (1) They help move the shoulder, especially cause they don’t get much blood fl ow. Pro- capsule with prolotherapy, the pain re- pain. Today I will brief- with rotation, as the name implies, and (2) lotherapy helps stimulate blood fl ow to solves. ly summarize how pro- they help stabilize the shoulder when the these tendons to help them get strong- Another problem that is ideally suited lotherapy works and arm is raised above shoulder height. That er and heal.) The key point is that rotator for prolotherapy is shoulder bursitis. A bur- then focus on how prolo helps shoulder is, they keep the humerus in place with cuff tendonitis and partial tears are treat- sa is under a tendon and is usually a negli- pain. Prolotherapy is a natural treatment movement. ed with long-term success with prolother- gible structure. When the tendon becomes that strengthens ligaments, tendons and The other structures that keep the apy by strengthening the cuff tendons and irritated as it rubs over the bone, the bur- cartilage. This is achieved by a solution that shoulder in place and stabilized are the liga- shoulder ligaments. sa becomes irritated, which leads to swell- stimulates a reaction in the body that leads ments. The ligaments around the shoulder Another great target for prolotherapy ing of the bursa with pain. By strength- to the growth of collagen, which is the joint form a capsule that envelops the joint. is shoulder arthritis. There are two main ening the tendon with prolotherapy, this building block of ligaments and tendons. When these ligaments loosen and the cap- joints in the shoulder, the glenohumeral will quickly relieve the pain, and the bur- The beautiful part of prolo is that the in- sule weakens, the shoulder is not held in joint and the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. sa swelling subsides. Also, by strengthening jury is treated by strengthening tissue. This place well during all those movements. As The glenohumeral joint is a ball-and-sock- the capsule, this stabilizes the shoulder so stands in contrast to traditional treatments noted above, the rotator cuff muscles also et that needs to be stabilized by strong lig- stress is taken off the tendon and bursa, so such as steroid injections, which can po- hold the shoulder in place, so when the ligaments. When those ligaments weaken, the relief is long-term. tentially degrade tissue. Physical therapy is aments are not doing their share to stabi- the bones develop bone spurs, which is a In summary, shoulder pain develops be- effective for building and stretching mus- lize the shoulder, the cuff muscles have to sign of arthritis. (As a rule of thumb, when cause the ligaments weaken, which puts cle but does not strengthen the ligaments work harder. When they have to work hard- you see bone spurs there are most like- stress on the rotator cuff tendons and the and does not heal a tendon injury. Prolo is er with all movements, the cuff muscles ly loose ligaments that led to those bone shoulder joint. By strengthening the lig- effective for tendonitis, such as rotator cuff start to fatigue, and then become strained. spurs. When you see bone spurs, think pro- aments, prolotherapy helps stabilize the and tennis elbow, sprains such as ankle and This results in a rotator cuff strain. If this is lotherapy.) The bone spurs are there as a re- joint, which relieves the stress on the rota- wrists, and arthritic joints such as knees, not treated effectively, this can progress to action to the stress on the joint. The joint tor cuff and shoulder joint. This relieves the hips and shoulders. There are multiple a partial tear, where some of the muscle/ is stressed because the ligaments are lax. pain and strengthens the shoulder joint. studies that have shown that prolo works. tendon fi bers are torn, or even a full tear, Prolotherapy strengthens the ligaments so Prolotherapy for shoulder pain provides These include randomized double-blind when all of the fi bers are torn. the joint capsule will now hold the joint in short-term relief by treating the source of studies. Without getting too technical, this Fortunately, prolotherapy is a great place. The bone spurs may not go away but pain, and long-term relief by stabilizing the type of study is the gold standard of medi- treatment for rotator cuff strains and tears. there will be a lot less pain when the joint shoulder and reducing the stress on the cal research. Prolotherapy is ideally suited to treat liga- is stabilized with prolotherapy. tendons and shoulder joint. The shoulder is the most mobile joint ments and tendons and both get treated The AC joint is a small joint that con- in the body. It can move in multiple di- when the rotator cuff is affected. By treat- nects the collarbone and shoulder blade. Dr. Slaten is a pain-wellness physician in Ridgewood, rections to help us grab anything within ing the ligaments, the capsule is strength- The joint is vulnerable to trauma, such as NJ. For more than 20 years, he has been practicing with reach. When functioning well, the shoul- ened. That results in long-term improve- in motor vehicle accidents and sports in- great skill and an open mind. For more info, check out der muscles can support the full weight of ment because the rotator cuff muscles juries. These injuries will cause the joint njprolo.com. the body, such as with a pull-up. The main then don’t have to work as hard to keep capsule to weaken, eventually leading to

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 41 TTHEHE HEALTHHEALTH LLINKINK NOTES FROM A HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN In the Blink of an Eye the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear from her eyes. With an ever-so faint smile,  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 no evil; for thou art with me; your rod and she said that she has accepted God’s will, your staff they comfort me.” The words are because that is what her daughter would I enter the dimly lit room and see her heavy as they pass through my lips, being have wanted her to do. She thanked me for on the bed. I hardly recognize her. Her light said in the presence of someone whose life my presence and asked for continued sup- black skin is barely visible as tubes are em- appears to be hanging by a thread. port and prayers. anating from all over. Her body has swelled Her mother had arrived and was observ- She needs a miracle, we both acknowl- up with fl uid. The monitors are beeping; ing my visit, unbeknownst to me, by the edged. the machines are keeping her alive. The entrance of the door. She signals to me that As I left the room, one of the nurs- team of interns and doctors make their dai- she would like to speak with me. es stopped me to express her sadness and ly rounds and talk about her from outside Her mother burst into tears. shock about this tragic situation. She then the room. I glance at their faces, hear part There were no words for me to speak. asked me if I had children. I said I did. She of their chatter and see the sad nodding of Nothing I can say. It was my time to listen. said, “Go home and hug them. You never their heads. She refl ected on her daughter’s life. She know what tomorrow may bring.” She needs a miracle. She needs a miracle. mentioned how proud she was of all of She was driving a car during a rainstorm. I speak to her, as I believe she hears me. her accomplishments. She expressed her Debby Pfeiff er is a board-certifi ed chaplain working at A massive tree limb suddenly smashed into I tell her that I am there for her, just like diffi culties trying to make sense of what Morristown Medical Center through its affi liation with her moving car. She was trapped. It took she has been for countless other patients. happened; the suddenness of it all. No the Jewish Federation of Greater MetrowWest, New two hours for the fi re department to re- I pray with her, as I know she would have warning. No goodbye. One moment, her Jersey. She resides in Bergenfi eld, New Jersey, with her move her from the totaled vehicle. She had wanted. As I recite Psalm 23 aloud, the daughter was driving in a car and the next husband and children. She can be reached at debby. lost a signifi cant amount of oxygen and the words become more meaningful to me, es- moment she was in the ICU…dying. How pfeiff [email protected]. situation was extremely precarious. pecially when I say “Though I walk through could this be? Her mother cleared the tears

Workout at Any Age are straight and your torso is straight. Keep your  CONTINUED FROM P. 40 heels down and head relaxed. The more fl exible you are, the closer together you can keep your Yoga: If you haven’t already, it’s time to give feet. From downward dog, raise one leg and yoga a go. This holistic practice blending exercise step it forward and place it between your hands. and mindfulness is time-tested, has few age or Walk your hands back, lower your back heel and ability barriers and offers benefi ts ranging from slowly rise up. Bend your front knee and raise increasing fl exibility to reducing falls. Two good your hands above your head. You are now in war- starting positions are downward dog and warri- rior one. or one. For downward dog, start the same way Consult your doctor prior to beginning an ex- you start a plank but push your backside to the ercise program or making changes to your life- ceiling rather than toward the fl oor, so your legs style or health care routine.

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42 August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM TTHEHE HEALTHHEALTH LLINKINK Preventive Health Focus: Radiology (Courtesy of Hudson Regional Hospital) day procedure. Although not “concrete- • Mammography: Hudson Regional Hos- While radiology has typically been a fi eld ly” preventive, IR procedures can be pital uses the latest X-ray and 3D digi- of medicine utilized as something after a seen as precautionary to avoid lengthy, tal imaging technology to test women patient incurs an injury or issue, radiol- drawn-out surgical procedures. For ex- for breast cancer. Traditional mammog- ogy is heralded in the hospital world as ample, IR is utilized to look for the fi rst raphy produces just two images of one of the best options for preventive signs of conditions like abnormalities each breast, a side-to-side view and a health. From a mammogram to screen- in the blood vessels and blockage are- top-to-bottom view. 3D mammogra- ings for colorectal cancer to intervention- as in the liver. phy produces many X-ray images of al radiology; when all these screenings the breasts from multiple angles to cre- surgical procedures, monitor the effec- and tests are combined, a patient has a ate a digital 3-dimensional rendering tiveness of specifi c treatments and de- better perspective on their future health of internal breast tissue. Research sug- tect internal injuries and bleeding. picture. gests that radiologists are able to more • Ultrasound: While an ultrasound test is At Hudson Regional Hospital specifi - accurately interpret results from 3D used traditionally as a way to view im- cally, our emphasis is on using these tests mammography in dense breast tis- ages during a women’s pregnancy, you while reducing the most amount of radi- sue, which can lead to fewer false-pos- might be surprised to learn that ultra- ation possible. Minimal radiation ensures itive and false-negative readings. sounds can be used diagnostically as that both the benefi ts of radiology are re- Regarding preventive health, we rec- well. For example, an ultrasound can be ceived, while any side effects are mini- ommend women receive mammogra- used to diagnose conditions and soft tis- mized. phy yearly, starting when they are 45. sues of the body including the heart and The hospital provides a range of differ- You can begin to have a mammography blood vessels, liver, gallbladder, spleen, ent examination and treatment options • Nuclear Medicine: Nuclear medicine is every other year after turning 55. In the pancreas, eyes, and thyroid. Also, an ul- that fall under the radiology umbrella. a category of radiological tests that are last twenty years, mammographies have trasound is generally painless and does Based on the most recent data and input typically used to look for signs of cancer- helped reduce the breast cancer mortali- not expose patients to any radiation, from Hudson Regional Hospital physi- ous tumors and how cancer has spread ty by 40 percent. making it safer than other techniques. cians, here is a sample of some radiolog- in the body. These tests utilize radio- • CT Scan: Perhaps the most ubiquitous Hudson Regional Hospital offers these ical tests that can both assist you in the active medication—usually injected— of radiological tests, a CT scan com- radiology services and others, both on an short term and give you health stability in that can then be used to create two or bines a series of X-ray images taken from inpatient and outpatient basis. Patients can the long term. three-dimensional images of the inter- around your body, using computer pro- inquire about these services or schedule ap- • Interventional Radiology: As opposed nal frame. These images display pic- cessing to create cross-sectional pictures pointments by contacting the hospital di- to many traditional radiological tests, tures based on the body chemistry, of the bones, blood vessels, and soft tis- rectly, either via telephone, at 201-392-3100, Interventional Radiology (IR) is used in rather than physical shapes and forms. sues. Although there is no typical recom- or email, at info@hudsonregionalhospital. combination with radiological image Some tests that are categorized as nu- mendation for frequency of CT scans, a com. Patients facing medical emergencies guidance to target therapies specifi cal- clear medicine include a bone scan, PET CT scan can help diagnose muscle and should proceed directly to the emergency ly. Many of IR treatments are seen as scan, thyroid scan, MUGA scan of a Gal- bone disorders, pinpoint the location of room. The emergency room contact num- minimally invasive and is often a same- lium scan. a tumor, infection or blood clot, guide ber is 201-392-3210.

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from the survey: “People who believe they Is Caregiving in Your Financial Future? will provide care in the future are not taking steps to prepare.” By Elozor M Preil the report, “Gen X and even Millennials are adults often have limited family connections This avoidance is often two-sided: Ag- the heart of the sandwich generation and to tap for caregiving assistance. Jonathan Ves- ing adults may not want to face their need If you’re a Gen-X struggling with the pressures of caring for pa, a demographer for the Census, sums it up: for assistance, or reveal their fi nancial in- or Millennial house- aging family members and their own chil- “As people have fewer children, there are few- suffi ciencies. Family members who are po- hold, there’s a looming dren while building fi nancial security and er people in that next generation to help take tential caregivers might be hesitant about monthly expense you maintaining a lifestyle.” care of the older generation.” interfering, and quite frankly, reluctant to may not have included take on the assignment. in your budget: the cost Older Americans: Living Younger Americans: Staying But a tough situation will almost cer- of caring for aging par- Longer, Living Alone Single, or Marrying Later tainly become worse if everyone waits un- ents or extended family. In the past, caregiving duties were pri- Changes among younger generations til it is an emergency. It will likely be more A March 2018 study from a major U.S. marily managed by spouses; wives cared for affect the caregiving dynamic as well. More expensive, with fewer options. Having a life insurer, titled “Financial and Lifestyle aging husbands, and vice versa. But a range young adults are staying single, and those discussion today about caregiving may not Costs of Caregiving” found that three in of demographic and social changes have al- who do marry are waiting until their late change the practical or fi nancial realities 10 Americans are either presently serving tered this dynamic. A November 2016 report 20s. Both factors impact the younger gen- of the situation, but it does give everyone as caregivers or have done so in the past, from Kaiser Health News points to increased eration’s caregiving abilities. Single house- more time to prepare, to adjust, to look at while one in fi ve expect to do so in the fu- longevity, a large and graying baby-boom holds don’t have the economic effi ciencies different possibilities. ture. Caregiving was defi ned as “a situa- generation, the decline in marriage, the rise that usually come from marriage, i.e., two And as a practical note, it’s probably the tion where you are responsible for provid- in divorce, increased childlessness and fam- providers under one roof. And when mar- prospective caregivers who should initiate ing care—or the resources for that care—to ily mobility, as factors that have “upended ried couples have children later, it makes the conversation, because one of the rea- someone or several people over a substan- the traditional caregiving support system.” the “sandwich” of simultaneously caring sons an older adult may need care is that tial period of time.” As a result, “Americans spend less time for both aging adults and growing children some of their faculties—cognition, mobili- Caring for elderly family members is than ever in a married state,” says Susan more likely—and more likely that caregiv- ty, stamina etc.—are declining. A study pub- not a new social trend. What is different, Brown, a sociologist from Bowling Green ing will not be just an emotional and time lished by Merrill Lynch found that over 90 at least in the United States, is the extent State University. Data from the 2015 U.S. Cen- commitment, but also a fi nancial one. percent of caregivers were managing the to which caregiving may become the norm sus reports that 43 percent of those 65 and fi nances of the aging adult within four for successive generations. According to older now live alone. And these aging single The Financial Impact of Caregiving months of beginning care. The “Financial and Lifestyle Costs of Caregiving for an aging parent or family Caregiving” report found that approxi- member is a noble and compassionate de- mately seven in 10 caregivers provide fi nan- cision. It is also potentially costly. Healthcare Directory cial support. 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By Rabbi Zev Reichman a fl ame it would no longer be readily edi- help us in our dilemma. If Maharit Alga- derive from shemita that cheilev is pro- ble; it would be ruined. A similar problem zi is correct, we can use shemita wine for hibited because money paid for shemi- May these words of would present itself on Pesach. During the Havdala and Seder night. When you over- ta produce gets the status of shemita pro- Torah serve as a mer- Seder we have a custom of pouring out of fl ow the cup, or pour out from the cup, duce, while money paid for cheilev does it le’iluy nishmat Men- the cup 10 drops of wine as we mention be careful to pour out less than an ol- not get the status of cheilev. If there is a achem Mendel ben Har- the 10 plagues. We then throw this wine ive-sized amount. According to the Maha- prohibition of wasting shemita produce av Yoel David Balk, a”h. away. We are particular not to drink the rit Algazi there is no prohibition against with amounts that are less than a kezay- wine that was poured out, since we men- ruining less than an olive-sized amount is the Gemara should have mentioned this This week we learned Zevachim 106. tioned plagues and misfortune over the of shemita wine. But according to the Rid- point, and not the fact that shemita ac- These are some highlights. wine. What are we to do during shemita? baz we should not be able to use shemita quires its monies. Others reject this proof. Can we use wine of shemita for Havdala? We are not allowed to waste or ruin shem- wine for Havdala or Seder night. Ridbaz Perhaps the Gemara is not referring to the We are not to waste any food that has ita wine. teaches that we cannot ruin or waste any prohibition of wasting shemita produce, shemita sanctity. Hashem (Vayikra 25:6) di- Shu”t Mishnat Yosef (Cheilek Bet, Si- amount whatsoever of shemita produce. but rather it is discussing other shemita rected, “Vehayta Shabbat ha’aretz lachem man 40) discusses this problem. He Acharonim suggest that the back and prohibitions. l’ochla, And the sabbatical land shall be for points out that we need to determine forth in our Gemara proves that there is Most halachic authorities agree with you for eating.” Our Sages (Pesachim 52b) how much shemita wine we are not al- no prohibition against wasting shemi- the Ridbaz and prohibit any wasting of derive from this mandate that we are not lowed to ruin or waste. Are we not al- ta produce in measures smaller than an shemita produce, even less than a kezay- to waste any of the shemita fruit, l’ochla lowed to waste any amount at all, or olive-size. Our Gemara discusses why is. During shemita we try not to spill over v’lo l’hefsed. Included in this is a prohibi- are we just not allowed to waste an ol- Hashem had to specifi cally prohibit eating any wine of Havdala when fi lling the tion against ruining shemita fruit. This ive-sized amount of wine? Maharit Alga- forbidden fats; why could we not employ cup; during the seventh year we simply law creates a problem making Havda- zi (Hilchot Challah entry 2 s”k 14) writes logic to derive the prohibition against for- fi ll the cup to the top. If you insist on fi ll- la during shemita. Much of the wine on that according to Ramban there is no pro- bidden fats? The Gemara says that we ing the cup to the point of overfl ow you the market in Israel will have the sancti- hibition when you ruin less than an ol- would not have been able to derive from should make sure to use a clean plate ty of the shemita produce. There is a cus- ive-sized amount of shemita produce. the fact that there is a prohibition against for the wine that spills over and then tom when making Havdala to fi ll the cup The Torah mandated that we eat shemi- eating small insects, even though there drink that wine after Havdala. You should to overfl ow as a sign of overwhelming ta fruit. By inference our Sages have said, is no punishment of kareis for ingesting not extinguish the Havdala candle with blessings. Spilling shemita wine out of a “To eat and not to waste.” Just as only small insects, that there is certainly a pro- shemita wine, nor should you put some cup and onto a table should be prohibit- consuming an olive-sized amount is con- hibition against ingesting cheilev, which of the leftover Hadvala shemita wine in ed based on “l’ochla v’lo l’hefsed.” There sidered an act of eating, only wasting an has a punishment of kareis for its inges- your eyes—for that would be a violation is also a custom to extinguish the Havda- olive-sized amount is what Hashem pro- tion, for we might say that small insects according to the Ridbaz of “l’ochlah v’lo la candle with the wine from Havdala. If hibited. Ridbaz (Pe’at Hashulchan Hilchot are stricter in that we are even not allowed l’hefsed” (Mesivta). we were to use shemita wine to extin- Shvi’is 5:1) disagrees and feels that we are to eat tiny insects, which are smaller than guish the fl ame we would again seeming- not allowed to ruin or waste any amount an olive-size, while cheilev is a matter that Rabbi Zev Reichman teaches Daf Yomi in his shul, East ly run up against the problem that we may at all of shemita produce. Shu”t Mishnat only an olive-sized amount of it is prohib- Hill Synagogue. not ruin shemita produce. If wine put out Yosef suggests that this argument would ited. The Gemara then says we could not

TIMELY TORAH INSIGHTS Eikev: Is It Easy to Fear Hashem? By Rabbi Baruch Bodenheim rebbe after the Shacharis minyan, and I and they work very hard to do so, even us is “for your good.” People are willing to felt Hashem was presenting me with this when it’s diffi cult. But people realize that do things that are diffi cult and challeng- It amazes me how golden opportunity. to accomplish their goal of earning money ing when they know there’s a great ben- palpable the Divine The morning we went to Rabbi Fin- there are hardships to endure, so it’s worth efi t at the end! People work long hours, providence is in Eretz kel’s apartment was special. We got up ear- the effort. The same is true in performing travel to remote locations and are apart Yisrael. During my trip ly and took a taxi from Har Nof to Givat mitzvos and learning Torah. Often it’s hard from their families to earn money. Peo- there recently I felt Shaul. Rabbi Finkel’s walls were totally and it has its challenges, but the rewards ple grunt and sweat at the gym for exer- Hashem guiding me lined with shelves fi lled with sefarim. My are plentiful. Reb Binyamin smiled ear to cise. Yet, they don’t mind doing all these with each step. On my son and I watched in admiration how the ear, saying, “We have to always realize we things, since they know it’s for their di- fi rst day, my cousin Aviva called me out great tzadik davened. My son remarked are so lucky to perform mitzvos. They are rect benefi t. of the blue, thinking I might be inter- how Reb Binyamin was so absorbed, fo- the greatest gift—they connect us with That is what Moshe was telling Bnei ested to know that Rabbi Binyamin Fin- cused and happy while he davened. After Hashem!” Yisrael. It’s true that developing a true kel—otherwise known as Rabbi Binyamin Shacharis we introduced ourselves to Reb This idea is expressed in a puzzling sense of Yiras Hashem is not easy, but it “Hatzadik”—was having minyanim in his Binyamin and I asked for a bracha for my pasuk in Parshas Eikev. Moshe tells Bnei won’t be so hard if we truly and deeply re- apartment, since he was feeling weak. By son, whose bar mitzvah was coming up in Yisrael, “All that Hashem is asking of you alize it’s for our own good. It means spend- Shacharis the next day my son and I found two months. He gave him a beautiful bra- is to fear Him.” Moshe makes it sound as if ing time thinking about the concept, in- ourselves there, delaying our plans to see cha and then told us something that made fear of Hashem (Yiras Hashem) is an easy ternalizing it and making sure that our Tzfas and Meron up north. My cousin had a deep impression on both of us. He said goal. 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By Rabbi Haim Jachter Yom Kippur. Since this bracha is an ex- The Amidah: Inaudible or Audible Nonetheless, the Ben Ish Chai in his pression of thanks for shoes (Brachot 60b), Finally, Rav Eliyahu and Rav Ovadia work “Od Yosef Chai” (Parshat Mishpatim, Three disputes re- this bracha is not appropriate for Tisha disagree as to which is the proper way to 3), rules that the halacha on this issue de- garding tefi llah bring B’Av and Yom Kippur when we are forbid- recite the Amida—silently or audibly. The pends on the individual’s ability to proper- to life the difference in den to wear leather shoes. However, later Shulchan Aruch writes (Orach Chaim 101:2) ly pronounce the words and concentrate approach that we de- in life, in his Chazon Ovadia (Yamim No- that when praying the Amida one must on his prayer. One who feels that he can scribed in last week’s raim page 320), Rav Ovadia ruled against move his lips and enunciate the words; accurately enunciate the words and pray column between Rav the Ben Ish Chai on this and ruled that thinking the words in one’s mind does with concentration reciting the Amida in- Mordechai Eliyahu and Chacham Ovadia a person should indeed make the bracha not fulfi ll the obligation, as indicated in audibly, then he should do so—in accord- in terms of confl icting fi delity to the Ben of She’asa Li Kol Tzarki’ on Tisha B’Av and the verse describing the prayer of Chana, ance with the approach of the Zohar and Ish Chai or the Beit Yosef. Yom Kippur. mother of the navi Shmuel: “Only her lips Rav Chaim Vital. If, however, one suspects Among Rav Ovadia’s explanations are were moving…” (Shmuel I 1:13). This ruling that he might swallow his words or experi- One Who Omitted that since there are Jews who legitimate- of the Shulchan Aruch is shared by all au- ence diffi culty concentrating unless he re- Hamelech Hamishpat ly wear shoes on Tisha B’Av (for exam- thorities. cites the Amida audibly, then he should fol- Rav Ovadia (Teshuvot Yechave Da’at ple a pregnant woman or the elderly), all There is, however, disagreement among low the Shulchan Aruch’s ruling and pray 1:57) famously rules that a Sephardic Jew Jews may say She’asa Li Kol Tzorki on Ti- the authorities as to how loudly the Ami- the Amida loudly enough to hear his words. who omits Hamelech Hamishpat dur- sha B’Av and Yom Kippur. Most important da should be recited. The Shulchan Aruch Rav Mordechai Eliyahu, in his Siddur ing the Aseret Yemei teshuva must repeat for Rav Ovadia, Rav Karo does not distin- rules that one should recite the Amida soft- Kol Eliyahu, rules in accordance with the his Amida, in accordance with the Shul- guish between Tisha B’Av and Yom Kippur ly enough so that those standing near him Ben Ish Chai. On the other hand, Chacham chan Aruch (Orach Chaim 582:2). Rav Mor- as opposed to all other days in regard to will not hear his prayer, but loudly enough Ovadia Yosef, in his work Halichot Olam dechai Eliyahu, on the other hand, rules this bracha, and thus She’asa Li Kol Tzor- to allow him to hear his own prayer. Among (1:157), writes that the halacha follows the that one should follow the Ben Ish Chai ki should be said even on these two days. the Kabbalists, however, we fi nd a different position of the Shulchan Aruch—that the (Year 1, Nitzavim, paragraph 19). For a full Rav Mordechai Eliyahu, in his Siddur tradition in this regard. The Ben Ish Chai Amida should be recited audibly. Of course, discussion of this issue see our discussion Kol Eliyahu, remains loyal to the ruling of (Year 1, Parshat Mishpatim, paragraph 3) those who recite the Amida audibly must archived at https://www.jewishlinknj.com/ the Ben Ish Chai (Year 1, Vayeishev, para- cites from the Zohar that while one must ensure to recite it softly enough that only features/20596-forget-hamelech-hamish- graph 9) that we should follow the Arizal enunciate the words of tefi llah they should they—and nobody else in the synagogue— pat-depends-if-you-are-sephardic-or-ashke- who urged that She’asa Li Kol Tzorki should not be audible to the extent that even the can hear their prayer, in keeping with the nazi. not be recited on Tisha B’Av and Yom Kip- one praying hears the words. The Ben Ish example set by Chana. pur. Interestingly, the Moroccan siddurim Chai cites from the Arizal’s famous student She’asa Li Kol Tzorki on Tisha indicate agreement with Rav Ovadia re- Rav Chaim Vital that if one’s prayer is even Rabbi Haim Jachter is the spiritual leader of Congrega- B’Av and Yom Kippur garding this issue. In general, Moroccan slightly audible, the “chitzonim” (harmful tion Shaarei Orah, the Sephardic Congregation of Tean- Chacham Ovadia for many years ruled poskim are less infl uenced by Kabbalistic spiritual forces) are capable of disrupting eck. He also serves as a rebbe at Torah Academy of Ber- that we should not recite the bracha of concerns in their halachic rulings than oth- the prayer’s effi cacy and preventing it from gen County and a dayan on the Beth Din of Elizabeth. She’asa Li Kol Tzorchi on Tisha B’Av and er Sephardic decisors. reaching its destination. Let Ma'adan take your Fantasy Football Draft to the next level!

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By Rabbi Neil N. Winkler must worship the Babylonian “god” who, the exiles quite clearly (Chapter 20:32): reminds them that punishment does not clearly, they believed, proved his power to “And that which you believe will not be, mean rejection. Parshat Eikev be greater than that of Hashem (r”l). when you say, ‘We will be like other na- The navi supports his comforting words The tragic words We should not be surprised at their tions and worship (gods of) wood and with a prophecy of a massive return to Isra- that open this week’s statement because that false belief is ech- stone’” el, of a repopulating of the now-barren cit- haftarah (“Vatomer Tzi- oed throughout the writings of the proph- However, as we see from our haftarah, ies and of the rebuilding of destroyed edi- yon azavani Hashem ets. Yirmiyahu, for example, writes Sefer Yeshayahu’s response to these thoughts is fi ces. He even adds that the other nations Vashem shechechani”) Melachim in which he records the grow- different from both Yirmiyahu and Yechez- will lend their support to Israel’s return refl ect the hopeless- ing sinfulness of the people—in order to kel. Yeshayahu turns to Israel in a soothing and he closes his message with the prom- ness of post-exile Zion who exclaims that convince the population that their defeat tone and with comforting words, explain- ise that joy and gladness will return to the God had abandoned and forgotten her. But was not God’s defeat. Rather, it was a trag- ing that as a mother could never forget her grieving land, a land that will be fi lled with these words also refl ect the belief held by edy brought upon them by God, a reaction baby or fail to be compassionate to it, so joyful music and prayers of thanksgiving. many in the nation that the exile and the to their corruption and immorality—a trag- God could never forget His nation or fail to It is a vision that we see with our own destruction of the Temple meant they need edy of which Hashem had warned them be merciful to them. The navi reasserts that eyes today. no longer worship the One God. Having through His prophets over the course of Israel is eternally bound to God through been overwhelmed by the Babylonians and many years. the covenant made to their ancestors and, Rabbi Neil Winkler is the rabbi emeritus of the Young having seen the enemy destroy Hashem’s We see this attitude addressed by Ye- sin though they might, they remain cho- Israel of Fort Lee and now lives in Israel. “house” convinced them that they now chezkel Hanavi as well when he warns sen by God. To put it simply, Yeshayahu

TEXT INSIGHTS A Letter From Rambam About the Death of his Brother David By Mitchell First went on to visit Jerusalem and the Temple my heart is churned inside me and my sor- trips helped Rambam, as Rambam stated in area in approximately the same year. (A fa- row is rekindled… And were it not for the the letter above: “It was he who did busi- Aside from our mous letter from Rambam describes this Torah, which is my delight, and for scien- ness in the marketplace, earning a liveli- knowledge of his father visit.) tifi c matters, which let me forget my sor- hood, while I dwelled in security.” See also Maimon, we know very This letter from 1185 C.E. has a very un- row, “I would have perished in my affl ic- the letter from David cited by Kraemer, at little about the fami- usual beginning. In his letter, Yefet had tion” [Ps. 119:92]. p. 251. But it is wrong to read ly of Rambam. For ex- complained that Rambam had not writ- In spite of this, while I these letters as implying that ample, we know noth- ten to him to inquire about his welfare complain not of any sage, Rambam was not earning ing about his mother. As to his wife, we since their meeting in Acre decades earlier. disciple, friend or acquaint- money on his own. know that he married in Egypt late in life, But Rambam then turns the tables on him ance, I should complain 3. A letter was found in in 1171 or a bit later, and his son Abraham and points out that it was Yefet who had about you above all others. documents from the Cai- was born in 1186. We know the name of his ignored him! Here is the letter from that For…all four of us walked to- ro Genizah from David him- wife’s father, but not the name of his wife. point on: gether in God’s house… But self, written while he was in Rambam was born in 1138. Since this “A few months after we departed from you did not seek or inquire. I the Sudan, talking about his marriage was late in his life, while he was [the Land of Israel], my father and master would be justifi ed in not an- forthcoming continuation in his 30s, biographers often surmise that died (may the memory of the righteous be swering your letter…But my of his journey to India. Da- he must have had a fi rst wife. But there is a blessing). Letters of condolences arrived affection is drawn up in full vid wrote that in the locale no evidence for this at present. from the furthest west and from the land and secured. I shall not for- that he was in the Sudan, no In one letter Rambam mentions a of Edom…yet you disregarded this. Further- get our wandering together imports had arrived recent- Rambam daughter who died young. But it is unclear more, I suffered many well-known calami- in wastelands and forests af- ly, so he decided to continue if the reference is to his own daughter or ties in Egypt, including sickness, fi nancial ter the Lord, and therefore I do not ascribe his journey and go by sea to India. There is a friend’s daughter. He did have three sis- loss and the attempt by informers to have to you sin and transgression. “Love covers no date on this letter, but for reasons ex- ters and there is a bit of information about me killed. up all faults.” [Prov. 10:12]….[The letter goes plained below, it almost certainly came them. The worst disaster that struck me of on a bit more with some kind words from from either 1169, 1170 or 1171. (I am getting all this information from late, worse than anything I had ever ex- Rambam.] Kraemer assumes that this letter was the exhaustive work “Maimonides,” au- perienced from the time I was born un- (Most of my translation is taken from referring to David’s imminent journey to thored by Joel L. Kraemer in 2008.) til this day, was the demise of that upright Kraemer, pp. 255-56. This letter was origi- India that ended with his passing. In the But we do know much about Rambam’s man (may the memory of the righteous be nally written in Hebrew. The Hebrew text 1185 letter, Rambam wrote that the evil tid- younger brother, David. The most impor- a blessing), who drowned in the Indian is at Y. Shailat, Iggerot Ha-Rambam, pp. 228- ings about David came to him eight years tant thing we know about him is that he Ocean while in possession of much mon- 230. If the questioner wrote to Rambam in earlier. This would mean that David left died in a shipwreck in the Indian Ocean. ey belonging to me, to him and to oth- Hebrew, he would typically respond back for India around 1170 and Rambam did not A letter from Rambam has survived that ers, leaving a young daughter and his wid- in Hebrew, as occurred here.) fi nd out about his passing until 1177. This describes his reaction to the death of his ow in my care. For about a year from the A few comments: seems like an inordinate amount of time. brother. That is the letter I will focus on in day the evil tidings reached me I remained 1. From one line in the letter that I omit- Shailat (pp. 72-73 and 198) takes a different this column. prostrate in bed with a severe infl amma- ted, it is evident that the purpose of Yefet’s approach. He believes that the letter that This letter was written in the year 1185 tion, fever and mental confusion, and well letter was some fi nancial matter, and not David wrote in 1169-71 concerned an earli- C.E. to a judge named Yefet in Acre. Ram- nigh perished. simply to renew his personal connection er trip to India, and that in 1176-77 he took bam had become close to Yefet years earli- From then until this day, that is about with Rambam. another trip to India that resulted in his er when Rambam and his father and broth- eight years, I have been in a state of discon- 2. Rambam’s remark that David had on passing. er had fi rst arrived in Israel around the year solate mourning. How can I be consoled? his possession money belonging to Ram- How were scholars able to estimate the 1166, landing in Acre. The four of them then For he was my son; he grew up upon my bam is of interest. Perhaps it indicates that date of David’s letter to 1169, 1170 or 1171? knees; he was my broth- Rambam was a partner in this business David dated his letter to the 22nd of Iyyar, er, my pupil. It was he who venture of David. See Shailat, p. 229. Very and mentioned that the Muslim month of did business in the market- likely, Rambam had been a partner in other Ramadan was forthcoming. As we have all place, earning a livelihood, business ventures of David as well. learned, the Muslims have a lunar calendar while I dwelled in securi- Some biographers have written that Da- without an adjustment. Thus, the begin- ty. He had a ready grasp of vid’s death caused Rambam to relinquish ning of Ramadan moves continually. In 1172 Talmud and a superb mas- the life of a scholar and take up medicine and for the three decades after that, Ram- tery of grammar. My only as a profession. This is not true. Rambam adan preceded the Jewish month of Iyyar. joy was to see him. “The already attained prominence as a physician See Kraemer, p. 544, notes 36-37. sun has set on all joy.” [Isa. in his early days in Egypt. He also seems to 24:11.] For he has gone on to have earned money on his own from com- Mitchell First is a personal injury attorney and eternal life, leaving me dis- merce in precious gems and from teach- Jewish history scholar. He can be reached at mayed in a foreign land. ing sciences (e.g., mathematics, logic and [email protected]. He does not have any sea voy- Whenever I see his hand- astronomy) to intellectuals. See Kraemer, ages to India planned. writing or one of his books pp. 161 and 258. Admittedly David’s business 48 August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM TORAH FROM ERETZ YISRAEL Eikev: The Beasts of the Jungle

By Moshe Taragin human timeframes. Given the seemingly ous forms of “beasts of the fi eld” bonds us the “cloudy inner uncertainty” of a nation indomitable odds facing our entering Is- to our land and enhances our level of iden- beckoned to glory but requiring time to ful- The Book of Deva- rael, our success is obviously based upon tifi cation. As “empowered partners” we ly grasp their great mission. rim provides Moshe Divine intervention. Yet, evidently, God identify more deeply than we might have The staggered pace of our current re- with one last opportu- Himself prefers that we navigate a human as passive benefi ciaries of meteoric Divine turn has also allowed our generation to nity to issue moral guid- process and experience timelines that ul- revolution. process the meaning and the connota- ance, as well as warn timately are thwarted by a wide variety of Secondly, the staggered process doesn’t tions of this great historical miracle. If that his fl ock of the unique limitations—the proverbial “beasts of the only allow a human pace and a level of hu- original generation required time to pon- challenges emergent upon entering the fi eld.” Not surprisingly, we have encoun- man identifi cation; it also better enables der the implications of entering Israel, we Land of Israel. In particular, in this week’s tered a similar sluggish “pace” in our mod- our “acclimation” to this revolution of his- require a period to contemplate both our parsha, Eikev, every moral message is pref- ern attempts to return to Israel. Though the tory. The Torah assigns the slowed pace to return as well as the tumultuous historical aced with a prediction about entering Isra- process feels supremely Divine, the pace the threat of wild beasts unleashed on fron- road upon which we traveled home. There el and the trials following in its wake. In sometimes feels maddeningly human. We tier settlements that are insuffi ciently pro- are so many questions that require con- the beginning of the parsha, while fore- haven’t secured universal international rec- tected. Additionally, though, the pace al- sideration and closure. Why did this pro- casting the inevitable conquest of the land, ognition nor have we succeeded in inspir- lowed the young nation to “process” the longed exile last 1,900 years? Why were Moshe empowers the people by reminding ing the entire Jewish world to return. As re- historical import of life in Israel as well Jews so persecuted and discriminated them of the past miracles in Egypt. Sure- ligious Jews, we sometimes despair at the as the Divine demands incumbent upon against? How did we survive without the ly, these previous supernatural triumphs secular spirit that suffuses much of this them. These weighty expectations aren’t classic cultural elements of fl ag, land, coin should provide confi dence for the upcom- process. Yet despite the frustrating nature immediately or easily comprehended, and and army—components that typically cre- ing battles, with otherwise formidable and of the struggle, it does allow us to assert a gradual entry enables a more deliberate ate national fusion? How does our success fearsome local armies. Not only will Egyp- the “human element” in this historical part- process of internalization and comprehen- over the past two millennia impact our tian miracles be repeated, but an extraordi- nership with God. Asserting our own role sion. It isn’t merely the “darkness of the nary “new” weapon will assist in this con- at a “human rate” and wrestling with vari- jungle” that dictates a slower pace, but also  CONTINUED ON P. 51 quest—a terrifying wasp dispatched by God to eliminate any remaining resistance! Yet, despite the miraculous nature of the victory, Moshe warns that the pace will unexpectedly drag. He warns that the en- tirety of Israel won’t be immediately oc- cupied as this would invite the threat of wild animals. Too quick a conquest would expose the frontier and its pioneers to attacks by wild beasts. By capturing the land in stages, the frontier can be tamed and the boundary between civilization and jungle durably established. This concern seems bizarre in light of the overwhelming miracles and wonders witnessed in Egypt and promised in Canaan. In fact, in Egypt God had demonstrated complete control over the animal kingdom by dispatching “arov” beasts to rampage through Egypt while bar- ring their encroach into the Jewish sections of Goshen. Shouldn’t God similarly control the jungles of Canaan and offer a rapid entry into, and conquest of, Israel? If God can unleash monster wasps He can certainly obstruct wild animals. If God can curb the multiple perils of the desert, He should certainly tame the beasts of His promised land. Evidently, despite the supernatural quality of entering Israel, God desires that it be acquired through human convention and be subjected to a human experience. Subduing ferocious beasts in a windswept desert certainly dazzles our imagination, inspires wonder and emphasizes Divine authority. However, actual residence in Israel must be more durable and stable and this can only develop if human beings acquire the land through human effort and persis- tence and are thereby able to sense “owner- ship” of the process. The struggle to carve out the frontier and fortress cities against the untamed forces of the jungle or desert is a seminal element of any national identity. Without this formative experience, the land will feel “supernaturally delivered” and more of a tenuous fantasy than an endur- ing kingdom. 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By Dr. Renee Nussbaum sees we are not getting along and failing to of pegimat ha’levana, the diminution of young lady approached him, crying, “Rab- Part I be there for one another, the moon, was the root cause of the “cha- bi, I can’t do this anymore.” He calmed her As we left behind the time period os” that exists in world, until this very day. down and encouraged her to share the sto- Story 1: Sinat Chinam known as bein hametzarim, between How so? Hashem wanted mankind to un- ry behind the tears. It turns out that she Chaim the tailor lived the narrow straits, we couldn’t help but derstand the dual power of our words, both was married for 10 years and was still child- in a small shtetl in Po- breathe a sigh of relief. After all, we earned to create or destroy. Indeed, in responding less. It broke her heart to attend the cele- land. He had a large fam- the “pass” to enjoy the food and activities to the moon’s complaint Hashem could brations of all her friends, yet she felt guilty ily but a meager parnas- that were denied us during the Nine Days have “enlarged” the moon. This would have spoiling the simcha with her tears. Rab- sah. The traditional custom was to send and Three Weeks. On one level, so many of been seen as an act of enhancement—by bi Krohn empathized with her pain and out one’s children of age to seek out ad- us look forward to the annual celebratory building on His creation of the sun. In- gave her the following advice: “Every day I ditional income to send back to the fam- weekend of Shabbos Nachamu, yet there stead, He chose to “cut” the moon down, an would like you to daven for another child- ily and lessen the burden. The time came seems to be a serious disconnect in the way act of destruction, and this was the reason less couple, with immense kavana, real- when the eldest son, Yankele, was sent to we celebrate this day. Is it possible that we Hashem had to ask for atonement. Thus we ly feeling their pain and using your tears do exactly that. Luck was with him and he are so ready to give up our period of mourn- learn that the choice of destruction over for the yeshua of another.” A few years lat- turned out to be a successful businessman ing because we forgot that without the Beit creation, even if made for good reason, by er, when Rabbi Krohn was participating in accruing a nice fortune for himself; unfor- Hamikdash Hashem is “homeless?” If that the Holiest of Holy, is the wrong option. another bris, a young woman approached tunately, he forgot his responsibility to the isn’t bad enough, don’t we know that as In analyzing the text, our rabbis teach him. It was quite diffi cult for him to recog- family. As time went on, Shloimie, the sec- long as we are separated from Him we lose us that the word “devarim” is also a com- nize that this smiley, confi dent individual ond in line, reached maturity and it was the protection He offers in His dual meta- bination of the words davar, word, and was the same despondent akara who once his turn to go out into the world. News of phorical roles as our father and husband? yam, ocean. They explain: “Words, like the sought out his help. When he learned that Yankele’s success reached their hometown, When will we come to realize the tragic ocean, can be both stormy and calm. An she was now the mother of two young chil- and Shloimie was encouraged to seek out implications of the reality that while the evil mouth, like stormy waves, can destroy dren, he thanked her for making his day Yankele and ask for his help. He was suc- calendar tells us that the Three Weeks are and kill; yet, as we all know, calming words, by sharing her good news, to which she re- cessful in his search and found the facto- over, we are still in the same “tight spot”? like a medicinal balm, can soothe away the plied: “I may have made your day, but you ry Yankele established. Shloimie was so The good news is that our Torah offers the greatest pain. On Tisha B’Av, Rabbi YY Jacob- made my life!” overcome with the excitement of reunit- formula for a permanent remedy, and ac- son spoke to the idea that the foundations So, my friends, along with enjoying the ing with his brother that he was barely able cessing the cure is in our own hands. of Ahavat Chinam begins in the home via pleasures of hearing the music at concerts to relate his request to the foreman—only Our Torah teaches us that there is al- our interactions with our spouses and our on Shabbos Nachamu and the rest of the to be overcome with shock and bitterness ways a connection between the Books of children. If we begin by simply feeling and year, let us remember that we can also look when the foreman returned alone, with the Torah and parshiot that juxtapose one expressing hakarat hatov to Hakadosh Ba- forward to the geulah by making some- Yankele’s response: “Send the traveler away; another. We ended Sefer Bamidbar with ruch Hu for His daily chesed, we take the one’s day, or someone’s life, making it pos- I have no brother.” It was with a broken Parshiot Matot/Masei where we learned an fi rst essential step in coming out of our- sible for them to “hear the music” as well. heart that Shloimie continued his journey alternative explanation offered by the Rav selves; as a result, it will be easy to trans- Even simple acts of kindness—taking the to fi nd parnassah to supplement the fam- on the meaning behind bringing forth the fer these feelings onto our spouses, family time to listen and show a broken soul that ily’s income. Years later, Yankele learned Korban Chatat on Rosh Chodesh: The Holy members and others we interact with on a we care—can enhance and even transform that his father was on his deathbed. He re- One, Blessed be He, said, “Bring an atone- daily basis. In doing so we open the door his or her life. And perhaps, as these acts ac- turned home to sit at his bedside and share ment for me because I made the moon to giving rather than receiving. Reaching cumulate, we will be zoche to hear the mu- some words of comfort. Yet, to his surprise, smaller.” We are all familiar with the mid- out with a word of encouragement, a smile sic made by the trumpets of geulah, trans- his father looked at him sadly, and turned rash that relates that when Hashem cre- of recognition/approval or just an ear that forming our day of mourning on Tisha B’Av away. Finally, Yankele cried out: “Tati, don’t ated the sun and the moon, the moon ar- really listens to someone in need empow- into a Yom Tov of joy. L’shana haba’ah b’Ye- you remember me? I am Yankele, your eld- gued that “two kings cannot wear one ers the giver as well as the recipient. A re- rushalayim. est son!” Chaim used all of his residual crown.” Hashem knew that mankind, like al-time story told by Rabbi Paysach Krohn strength, nearly choking in his tears, when the moon, would also be challenged by the bears testimony to the power of our words. Renee Nussbaum is a practicing psychoanalyst with train- he uttered his parting words: “If you have inherent trait of “jealousy.” Therefore, He ing in Imago and EFT. She also facilitates a chavruta in cy- no brothers, then I have no son with the decided to teach us the power of a word Story II: Ahavat Chinam berspace on the weekly parsha, edited by Debbie Fried- name of Yankele.” This, my friends, is exact- via His own response to the moon’s com- Rabbi Krohn was enjoying the seu- man. She can be reached at [email protected]. ly how Hakadosh Baruch Hu feels when He plaint. And so he revealed to us that His act dah following a bris he performed when a

RABBI’S MUSINGS AND AMUSINGS Conveying a thought forces the presenter the loss of my “mashgichim,” and losing Forever Part Of to crystallize the subject matter in his mind out on that special level of siyata dishmaya and ensure that he has clarity about the mat- granted to a rav. By Rabbi Dani Staum milial milestones, introduced some well- ter before he seeks to convey it to others. The one thing that will always remain known Jewish personalities who spoke in Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky, zt”l, related part of me is the feeling of closeness and During one of Ab- the shul, and developed very strong and that when he became a rebbe and would the wonderful relationships that I, and my bot and Costello’s fa- personal connections. On occasion I had prepare a shiur, in Shemoneh Esrei he no family, forged with the membership of me- mous comic routines, been tasked to deliver eulogies, some for longer davened for knowledge, only in the vakshei Hashem (seekers of God) who com- Lou Costello was on tri- dear friends. That is of the most diffi cult bracha for knowledge (Atah Chonen). He prise the shul’s membership. I will always al in court. At one point components of being a rabbi. began to also daven for insight and wisdom be grateful to Kehillat New Hempstead for he made a disrespectful Stepping down was a very grueling and in the bracha for livelihood (Barech Aleinu), accepting me—a then-inexperienced nov- remark toward the judge. The judge repri- diffi cult decision, but based on various per- considering that it was now part of his job. ice—to be their rebbe and for placing their manded him and said, “You can’t speak to sonal factors we decided that the time had On another level, on numerous occa- confi dence in me 11 years ago. me that way, young man! Why, I’ve been come to move on. The fact that the shul has a sions I would have an epiphany wherein I At present, I am unsure where my rabbin- sitting on this bench for 20 years!” Costello scholar of the caliber of my dear friend Rabbi would think of an insight to add to my ser- ical career will lead me, as I explore options. immediately snapped back, “Naturally lazy, Shimon Kerner, who immediately assumed mon while I was walking to shul on Shab- But I do know that Kehillat New Hempstead, aren’t ya!” the role as rabbi, mitigated the diffi culty of bos morning. When I would share that add- and the wonderful relationships we forged A few weeks ago, at the end of June, I my departure, albeit only somewhat. ed perspective or insight in shul, I would during the over-a-decade that we were part stepped down from my position as rab- An educator once told me that the great- relate that I was blessed with the insight in of the shul, will always remain part of us! bi of Kehillat New Hempstead. In my fi - est mashgiach (spiritual supervisor) for a the merit of the tzibbur. nal sermon in the capacity of rabbi I relat- rebbe is his talmidim. The fact that the reb- This is, of course, besides the many in- Rabbi Dani Staum, LMSW, is a rebbe and guidance ed the above anecdote. I continued that I be knows that his students are looking up sights and thoughts that congregants them- counselor at Heichal HaTorah in Teaneck, NJ, princi- had been standing at that pulpit for 11 won- to him, and that he serves as an example selves have shared, as well as intriguing pal at Mesivta Ohr Naftoli of New Windsor and a divi- derful years, but it was defi nitely not out for them, compels him to act the part, even questions they asked that forced me to pon- sion head at Camp Dora Golding. He can be reached at of laziness. if he would not otherwise do so. der and understand many topics on a higher [email protected]. Over the years I had shared many To- What’s more, a rebbe/rav is blessed with and deeper level than I had previously. Looking for “Instant Inspiration” on the parsha in under rah thoughts, celebrated many wonderful insights and greater Torah understanding in In that sense, the ending of my rab- fi ve minutes? Follow him on Torahanytime.com. occasions, including many of our own fa- the merit of his students and congregants. banus in Kehillat New Hempstead means 50 August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM NEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD The Sanctity of the Offi ce Place

By Nina Glick or college students who wish to learn more work with us. I normally arrive quite ty with an informative, interest- about the workings of a newspaper. Some early to the offi ce and frequently am ing paper that always seeks to in- Chances are that of the students are interested in the pro- greeted by one of our interns quietly clude the highest level of honor most of us do not think duction area of our paper, others are anx- standing in a corner of the hall out- and kavod to Yiddishkeit, and about our working ious to hone their research and writing side our offi ce, davening. I have as- we are privileged to have that space as being an ex- skills, and others might be more actively insured her that she is welcome to sentiment displayed right in tension of holiness. We terested in learning the business aspects of go into a private offi ce to daven our offi ce. rush in and out while a newspaper’s production. but she is comfortable to be I wonder if these girls real- dealing with our everyday stresses. We do Those who are chosen to work in the of- doing this by herself ize that their presence is teach- chores, try to answer our emails and phone fi ce are given the liberty of writing research where she is. On an- ing others around them the calls, and tackle the many things required articles, doing interviews and describing other day I might no- loveliness of tzniut and the of us as quickly as possible. some of their personal life experiences as tice another one of perfect combination of world- For the past few weeks I have been en- well. Much of the credit for this initiative our interns stand- liness and sanctity. I am grate- tranced by the sanctity that I feel as I en- must be given to Moshe and Elizabeth for ing at her desk and ful to them for spending the ter through the doors of The Jewish Link opening up their busy schedules to work as davening quietly. I summer with us and wish them offi ce. No, it has nothing to do with any mentors to these young people. I honest- am sure that most only wonderful things in their new systems we have installed, nor any ly doubt that anywhere else would they be have not noticed futures. more interesting challenges (which can be given as much liberty as they are allowed this behavior as it is done in a private, I hope they will return and many) of creating a new vibrant edition of in our offi ce. unobtrusive way. Every day that I watch share their accomplishments with us. Their The Jewish Link each week. This year I have noticed a unique dis- these girls I am fi lled with admiration and families should be very proud. Instead, what I derive this wonder- play of dedication and appreciation appreciation. I am sure they have no idea ful feeling from has to do with two of our from our interns. In particular, I am over- that by their presence in the offi ce they Nina Glick lives in Bergenfi eld after years of service to summer interns. As many may or may not whelmed with the vibe in the offi ce, are adding an extra dimension of kedu- the Montreal Jewish community. She can be reached know, each summer The Jewish Link of- which is a result of the loveliness of the sha to our busy offi ce space. We try so at [email protected]. fers internships to upper high school and/ young women who have been chosen to hard each week to provide the communi-

The Beasts of the Jungle ty between the Holocaust and the State of still restless. Perhaps we too have been af- glory and lost Mikdash. Without question,  CONTINUED FROM P. 49 Israel, how do we explain the implausible forded an opportunity to acclimate to these the power of such an experience and the juxtaposition of these two events in less great events and deliberately process them level of Divine revelation will turn hearts, relationship with God and in particular than three years? within the framework of 3,000 years of his- settle our souls and resolve any lingering the tonality of our tefi llah? How can we We have so many issues to process and tory. We have many “beasts of the fi eld” questions. Until that moment, we value the expand the fabric of religious experience so many questions to face. Returning home to tame—both those who seek to contest time to distill our experience and achieve into the spheres of nationhood without isn’t merely geographical or political—it is our presence as well as the inner beasts clarity and contentment. diluting the inner core of ritual and Torah existential on both an individual and col- of the “historical jungle” who pose impor- study? Other questions don’t yield simple lective level. Without clarifying some of tant questions demanding our considera- Rabbi Moshe Taragin is a rebbe at Yeshivat Har Etzion answers but certainly demand refl ection: these questions our bodies may inhabit the tion. We still yearn for a lightning-fast over- located in Gush Etzion, where he resides. Without creating moral or historical pari- land—but our imaginations and souls are haul of history and rapid return to our lost

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Plugging the camera into reviewing home technology, I often prefer I found the motion sensor to be accu- and motion detection works against you in a smart switch that turns the entire cam- to start at the bottom from a cost perspec- rate, detecting primarily actual movement. this scenario as the motion sensor picks up era off for Shabbat is a solution (one that tive and see if the features provided are suf- Occasionally, I received empty motion clips each car traveling on your block. Fortunate- I previously recommended for the Amazon fi cient before I move on to technology with that seems to be triggered by cloud move- ly, a recent update to the software allows Echo itself). I did this for a while and it re- a higher price tag. This month I’m reviewing ments and shadows. There is a sensitivity you to set a specifi c zone for motion detec- booted after Shabbat without issue. How- the Wyze Cam, which sells for $19.99 at Wyz- option that I dialed down to address this. tion. I set it to the narrow view of my front ever, I wanted to fi nd a way to keep the ecam.com. No, that is not a typo; the camera The sound clips did not seem very help- path while excluding any movement be- safety of the recording going 24/7 but to costs 20 bucks and does not require a storage ful in my experience, though I did discov- yond the curb. This defi nes the motion-de- just turn off the motion-detection triggers subscription. Interested? Keep reading. er that houses make sounds—be it the air tection zone, but once motion is detected over Shabbat and Yom Tov. I believe I have When the Wyze Cam camera arrived in conditioning or heating or the refrigerator in that zone the full camera view is record- found a solution and it is a solution that the mail, I was shocked at how small the box compressor switching on. I dialed down the ed. Nighttime video, however, was a little bit may work for other smart device integra- was: literally a 2-inch cube. Do good things sound sensor drastically, hoping it would of a disappointment on my window due to tions. It is a bit elaborate, so it will require come in small packages? My wife Bibi’s re- still capture a glass breakage or other loud the refl ection of the glass. a second article. Please visit my blog at tri- action was, “Wow, this camera is cute.” The sound but not bother with the rest. Motion detection on Shabbat poses the betechreview.wordpress.com or stay tuned camera comes with a fl exible stand, which There is a separate smoke and carbon big challenge for this camera as well as oth- for Part II. Shabbat shalom! allows it to be raised, tilted and swiveled to monoxide alarm sensor that will notify you er smart cameras and smart home devices. point in any direction. It also comes with if any of your external house alarms are trig- When speaking with halachic authorities, Dov Pavel is a tech enthusiast who is not affi liated with any a magnetic base and an adhesive for wall gered, which can be very helpful in a real the common opinion is that triggering mo- of the companies whose products he reviews. The opinions mounting (although I did not mount mine). emergency. The camera also has wide an- tion detection that is not for your benefi t he expresses are solely his own. Dov is not a halachic au- The camera requires a nearby power outlet gle (110 degree) viewing capabilities. When I is not a problem. However, where the trig- thority. Readers should consult their own rabbi as needed. (it is not battery powered) and of course a placed it in my foyer I was able to monitor ger is for your benefi t it can be problematic. Dov lives in Teaneck with his wife and three children. Wi-Fi connection. both my front and side doors simultaneous- For example, if your neighbor’s motion light

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My personal reinvention took place in Reinventing Ourselves 2014 after I had suffered from a devastating case of vertigo for nine long months. One By Eileen Bergman property from fi lling station to local eat- hundred percent of my energy was spent ery. It made me think about all the peo- keeping myself in balance. In September of Two years ago, Don ple in my life (including myself) who have 2014 I found myself out of work, dizzy and and I attended a wed- found themselves in need of reinventing hoping that perhaps there was a greater ding in Maine for a their lives, careers and futures. plan for me. My priority was to get healthy high school friend of I will begin with my beloved Uncle Ed- while I was fi guring out my next career our son, Jason. While die (who passed away one year ago this Au- move. I joined a support group for vertigo travelling through the gust). When he was forced to retire from sufferers and found out something very im- local town to get the his career as dean of engineering because portant…I was not alone, and my vertigo ex- lay of the land, we came across an inter- he had “aged out” of the system, he took bottles that hung from a backpack. He or- perience was not unique. It was there that I esting building. It looked like what was retirement as a time to take charge of his dered a custom bike to fi t his short stature met a physical therapist who specializes in once a gas station with islands for the weight. His exercise of choice was biking and spent countless days travelling through vestibular disorders. After several weeks of pumps out front and an offi ce with a large (not motorcycle biking, but bicycle biking). New Jersey with other cyclists. The biking sessions with her I was up and running and plate-glass window. Somewhere along the He joined a New Jersey bike club and with- period of his life kept him happy and out excited about my future—whatever it was way, it was transformed into a casual fam- in a short time he became the oldest and of my Aunt Frances’ hair. Until his last fall, going to be. It was kismet that during this ily-style restaurant, with outdoor tables most successful biker in his group. He was which resulted in the fi nal series of broken time I read an article by a New York City- and umbrellas, and a welcoming homey recognized by his yellow and black biking bones, his biking life was full of joy and ex- based professional organizer in an AARP feel. I was immediately drawn to the shorts and shirts (I referred to them as his citement for the outdoors experience and Magazine. That article changed my life. whole concept of the reinvention of the bumble bee outfi ts) along with his water spending time with friends. What is your reinvention? Is it a phys- Then there is my Uncle Al who owned ical or mental health makeover? Is it com- The ‘Wow’ Charity By the numbers, Olam Chesed has and managed a furniture store in Newark. pleting a decluttering project in your bed-  CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE provided relief for thousands of peo- It was destroyed during the riots in 1967, room closet? Is it giving up the grind of ple wishing and waiting for succor. leaving him without the business that he your corporate job in New York City and Witnessing the family’s strength in- Three hundred families were provid- had so lovingly built with his father (my pa- jumping into a local career that you are pas- spires its own sort of strength for everyone ed for in 2016 alone, and more than 700 ternal grandfather). He picked himself up, sionate about? There are no rules for rein- involved. Rabbi Roizman shared, “What were helped in 2017. That number trans- dusted himself off and went to school to venting yourself, just a desire to be open to a difference it makes to a person’s life. lates into $600 to $4,000, per delivery become a stockbroker. Several years later something new. It gives a person a boost, hope, bitachon truck, deviating by distance, and can he reinvented himself again when he be- Happy Reinventing! (trust) that Hashem still loves them.” He yield $50,000 in home goods. Aspiring came a real estate broker. He grew a suc- added, “I used to just speak about the cog- to extend the chesed to its entire capac- cessful business and never looked back. Eileen Bergman is a professional organizer, a proud nitive part because of my background ity, Rabbi Roizman related that “we are The rebuilding years were challenging, but member of the National Association of Productivity in business. Olam Chesed is a magnifi - just scraping the surface...We have hun- he persevered. He had a family to feed and and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) and the Institute er. $600,000 can leverage into 10 times as dreds of families that have fi lled out ap- a mortgage to pay. His legacy lives on in for Challenging Disorganization (ICD). Eileen is list- much—doing more with your chesed, in- plication forms. Everyday we turn away the building on Clinton Avenue that was ed in the resource directory for the Hoarding Disorder vesting in a place that can take it further. thousands, and every year millions of once a home goods store with the Levin- Resource and Training Group. Eileen may be reached at We have to be creative with limited funds, dollars of goods...we are inundated with son family name written in the mosaic tile 973-303-3236 or [email protected]. tzedaka and ma’aser (tithe) money.” requests. We have goods and the people entrance, to what is now a Baptist church. Every family brings another story and who need them, it’s the in-between part every story brings a fi ner realization of that’s the challenge, the funds and man- both Olam Chesed’s monetary and emo- power…help with trucking, warehous- tional value. This shopping experience ing, shelving and other logistical sup- generates peace of mind and just plain ec- port.” stasy for those grasping for the ground. “The main thing regarding funding “We had a volunteer who said the thing would be hiring ongoing sorting and or- Eileen Bergman they love most is watching a couple start ganizing staff because consistency is al- walking through the aisles when, all of a ways most effi cient. There’s so many sudden, you hear them laughing, their boxes that it’s a full-time job…with more Professional shoulders lifted. They’re smiling just by funding, the sky’s the limit...we just want walking through,” noted Mrs. Roizman. “I to do, to give.” Mrs. Roizman explained was thinking that’s exactly it—that’s exact- that, as of now, warehouse organization Organizer ly it—to just change a person’s demeanor.” and distribution is powered by volun- “Another women carrying the weight teers alone “to facilitate and keep things of the world with a sick child and a hus- fl owing.” band out of work commented that, de- Mrs. Roizman thanked their main part- spite her hardships, she has a new Sim- ner, Rabbi Raphael Butler, for his continu- plehuman stainless steel garbage can, and ous efforts throughout the development Insured, Confidential, and Judgment-Free every time she’s in her kitchen she smiles, of Olam Chesed. “We cannot have done so and that changes the whole atmosphere much of this without the Afi kim founda- in the home,” Mrs. Roizman refl ected. A tion and Rabbi Raphael Butler. He is our Organizing and De-Cluttering Services client shared that the family’s new furni- largest donor and supporter, helping us fi - ture has morphed into an incentive pro- nancially and personally. He really keeps for Home, Apartment, and Small Business gram for the children to earn 20 minutes us going.” on the recliner. Mrs. Roizman “overheard To donate, sponsor a family or volun- a kallah on the phone with her moth- teer, please visit http://goodsfortheneedy. er, and she just kept saying, ‘Ma, but you org/non-profi ts/. Servicing the Needs of: don’t know, there’s like everything here. Anything that you can imagine is here. Rachel Liebling is a summer intern at The Jewish Link Everything that we would need. I don’t and a rising freshman at Stern College for Women. • Empty Nesters • Snowbirds even know where to start…’” • Baby Boomers • Families in Transition • Seniors • Hoarding Disorders

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understandings by settling on a single un- es Shapiro blames the Zionists for near- Blaming Zionism derstanding of the terms. But Shapiro nev- ly every evil that has befallen the Jewish er provides a cogent defi nition of what he people. The Zionist movement, like every By Ben Rothke The survivors saw the destruction of considers Zionism. Zionism is not mono- movement, will have a reckoning to deal the Second Temple as the theological lithic, and any meaningful discussion re- with. But the irrational approach to blame Reviewing: “The Empty Wagon: Zion- equivalent of being mathematically elim- quires a basic defi nition. all of the ills of the Jewish world on Zion- ism’s Journey From Identity Crisis to Iden- inated in baseball. Judaism without a Tem- It’s not that he doesn’t defi ne other ism is simply unsupported. But this is the tity Theft,” By Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro. 2018. ple was incomprehensible and unfathom- terms. On page 919 he makes sure to defi ne path of unrestrained polemic. Hardcover. Primedia eLaunch LLC. ISBN- able to them. A people exiled from their the term Nazi. Not crediting Ben Gurion for creating 13: 978-1642555547. homeland was perceived as the corpse of No context to the success of Zionism: the status quo: David Ben-Gurion didn’t Imagine it’s 1941 and Hitler gives the re- a once-great nation. The survivors thought At its most general level, Zionism is a sec- like and openly disdained religion. His remaining Jews an ultimatum: emigrate en that without a Temple and land their cove- ular movement, created by non-religious, lationship with the Rabbinate was certain masse to Israel immediately. If not, they’ll nantal relationship with God was negated. and often anti-religious, people. Such a to be strained. be sent to their deaths in the concentra- It was Yirmiyahu and Yechezkel who movement undoubtedly sets the stage for But what Ben-Gurion understood was tion camps. corrected that mistaken belief. Chaggai, a culture clash with religious Jews, whose that the power of unity was needed for For this reviewer, and I think most peo- Zechariah and Malachi later took the peo- meaning in life is religious observance. the fl edgling state to survive. The religious ple, the choice is eminently clear: Go to Is- ple out of their malaise and preached to But Shapiro seems oblivious as to why community was a small minority. Ben-Gu- rael. But if one takes the approach detailed them of a future redemption. Zionism was so successful. Notwithstand- rion didn’t need them, but needed them in “The Empty Wagon: Zionism’s Journey ing the overabundance of great European to be on board so as not to create dishar- From Identity Crisis to Identity Theft” by Torah scholars and chasidic leaders, the re- mony. Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro, the choice would be ality was Eastern Europe was an abomina- With that, Ben-Gurion agreed to the sta- for the remaining millions of Jews to die ble environment. Extreme poverty, mal- tus quo. Including provisions that the state in the gas chambers rather than violate the nourishment, disease, rabid anti-Semitism agrees that Shabbos would be the Jewish oath of exile, which forbids mass emigra- and more were the norm. The Age of En- state’s day of rest, kitchens of offi cial in- tion to Israel. lightenment, along with a Judaism that had stitutions would be kosher, and that mar- Shapiro is related through marriage to lost its meaning to many people, created a riage and divorce would be in the hands of the Satmar Rebbe, Rav Yoel Teitelbaum. In perfect storm for Jews to leave the fold. the rabbinate. That was a huge consolato- Va’yoel Moshe the Rebbe laid out the Sat- Be it any of the isms (communism, sory act that goes entirely unnoticed in this mar doctrine on Zionism. While Va’yoel cialism, Zionism, etc.), Jews were fl eeing book. Moshe is strictly a scholarly rabbinic text, religion and the Jewish ghettos in droves. A world that was: Shapiro paints the “Empty Wagon” takes a very altered ap- The lifeless Judaism they experienced picture of Jewish life in Europe as simpler proach, and is a disingenuous religious and couldn’t compete with those isms. It was times, where men and women wanted to political polemic that blames nearly all of in that context that the isms, and most live a simple Jewish life, straight out of the the failings in the Jewish world of the past specifi cally Zionism, found great success. pages of “Fiddler on the Roof.” The reality 150 years, including the Holocaust, on Zi- Judaism has signifi cant meaning, but the was that Europe was hemorrhaging for the onism. While Shapiro quotes extensively masses failed to fi nd it. Instead, they found Jews. With or without the Zionists, it was from Va’yoel Moshe, there’s no connection that meaning in Zionism. an era of turmoil and strife. between these two works. There’s inherent problems with secular When playing on Broadway, the village “The Empty Wagon” is a seriously Zionism from a religious perspective. But of Anatevka was a quaint and charming lit- fl awed work, and Shapiro’s approach is blanket condemnation of the movement, tle hamlet. For those who had to live in the histrionic rather than logical. A full dispu- without understanding its historical, polit- Pale of Settlement, it was anything but at- tation would take more space than I’m al- It was then, in the post-Temple people, ical and social contexts, is simply intellec- tractive. lotted, so I’ll focus on a few of the funda- when Torah became the surrogate for the tual dishonesty. Rav Kook: Those who blindly con- mental problems with this book. Holy Temple. Yet during those 1,400 years Playing both sides of the table: Shapiro demn Rav Kook generally lack the sophis- Eretz Yisrael: The vilest aspect, and one the Jews lived a Temple-based existence often tries to sit on both sides of the fence. tication to understand his nuanced words. that makes this book wastebasket worthy, that was intrinsically connected to the He quotes halachic authorities who state Shapiro uses the same diatribes against is the author’s minimization of the inher- land. It’s not that the land merely served as that one must give up their life rather than Rav Kook as his predecessors. The fact that ent and innate importance of Eretz Yisrael a place for the Temple; it was that the land making mass aliya. Yet he criticizes Zion- he misconstrues Rav Kook’s Hebrew Uni- to the Jewish nation, and to disassociate it was intrinsically holy. ist leaders for not doing enough during the versity invocation nearly 100 years after from Judaism. Attempting to separate the From very beginning to end, the Torah war to get the Jews out of Europe. the fact is expected, as it simply furthers Jews and their land is to separate the Jews is the attempt to found a nation with the This results in a bizarre Kierkegaardian his agenda. from their heart and soul. Torah and settle them in the Land of Israel. logic that the Zionists were in fact benef- Writing style: The book is atrocious- Shapiro rightfully notes the preemi- Nothing states that more eloquently than icent in not taking these Torah-true Jews ly long at nearly 1,400 pages and screams nence and centrality of Torah to the Jew- the just released “The Israel Bible” by Rab- out of Europe—as it would be better they out for a competent editor. Shapiro could ish people, but continuously attempts to bi Tuly Weisz. die in Europe pure rather than making have made his point in 300 pages with an downgrade the importance of Eretz Yisrael. Shapiro’s failed attempt to negate the mass aliya to Israel and then be sinners in additional 100 pages of appendices. Com- We live in a time where Torah is the inherent and fundamental importance of the hands of an angry God, Whose sacred bined with an overly pontifi cating writ- central part of Jewish life. Yet that ap- Eretz Yisrael to the Jewish people is a po- oath was violated. ing style, far too many multi-page foot- proach is akin to Judaism 2.0. Judaism 1.0 lemic device, and a horrendous and fl awed Shapiro reiterates that in exile Jews notes and often irrelevant quotes, this is existed from the time the Jews entered Is- one at that. must take a quietest approach; be unas- a tedious read. rael until the destruction of the Second Condemning Zionism, but never de- suming, and stay under the radar of the He also has collected what seems to be Temple. The 1,400-year period saw the cen- fi ning it: By defi ning key terms, an author gentiles. But one of the most above-the-ra- every rabbinic, academic and scholarly ref- tral experience of Judaism not as just the shows they know what they’re writing dar groups in America is Satmar. A stop at erence against Zionism. Yet without a bib- Torah, but as the Temple and the land. about. More importantly, it avoids mis- the Rebbe of Satmar (now Rebbes) has long liography or index, any practical benefi t of been de rigueur for New York politicians. this book has been negated. The United States is a democracy and Advanced Car Key Satmar has every right to maximize that Conclusion CAPTAIN CAR KEY Solutions LLC system of government. But in doing so “The Empty Wagon” is an illogical and they have been anything but quiet and un- histrionic attempt to blame the evils of assuming. the Jewish world on Zionism. Reading this Quoting the Rav: Shapiro quotes of- book was like reading Nazi, Hamas or sim- DUPLICATE, REPLACE & REPAIR ten from “The Rav Thinking Aloud: Tran- ilar anti-Semitic propaganda. Zionists are scripts of Personal Conversations With treated as demons whose only goal is to SMART KEYS • TRANSPONDER KEYS • REMOTES Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik.” The accura- destroy Judaism. Shapiro’s complete con- cy of that book has been called into ques- tempt for Zionism comes across as an im- tion. A friend of mine, a close student of mature rant. His narrow-minded perspec- the Rav, a talmid chacham in his own right, tive comes across in every page, along with says he considers that book muktze mach- a sneering and anti-intellectual approach WE MAKE THEM RIGHT IN YOUR DRIVEWAY! mas mius. Rabbi Soloveitchik was speak- to the topic. ing casually, and the discussions detailed in this work were meant to be private, and Ben Rothke lives in New Jersey and works in the in- off the record. formation security fi eld. He reviews books on religion, Blaming Zionists for everything: In technology and science. 201-503-KEYS (5397) | captaincarkey.com hundreds of pages after hundreds of pag- 54 August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM want skinny?or want skinnier?

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allowed to do the melacha because the fi re A Yeshiva Achievement I Never Imagined: is life-threatening. One can put it out, but must do it in a certain way. If a fi re catches Starting a Shiur on the 39 Melachot on a tablecloth, one may not pour water directly on it, but rather, one must wet the ta- By Tzvi Sabo den to wear certain lipsticks on Shabbat, was nervous because I had never given a blecloth near the fl ame with colored wine due to the melacha against memacheik shiur before and I didn’t know how many or soda instead. If someone had told me before I left (smoothing) and tzoveya (dyeing). As I con- people would show up, if any. To my de- Mocheik, cutting, is a very diffi cult for Israel that I would start my own shiur, tinued to learn, I talked with friends about light, a large number showed up and I was melacha to follow to the letter, quite lit- I would think that person was crazy. Now, some of the interesting melachot that I able to teach halachot about Shabbat that erally. Cutting through a letter/character arriving home after 10 months of learning learned, and some of them also found out many had previously thought were peron a food wrapper, thereby splitting the in Aish Gesher, I am proud to say I did, and that there are restrictions that they them- mitted. The shiur was an even bigger suc- character, is forbidden. Instead, one must it was a truly benefi cial experience. I had cess in my eyes because after I was done, cut between the letters of a word, even trouble settling on something to learn at a number of the attendees came up to me though the word combination is bro- fi rst, but I kept searching until I found “The asking when my next shiur was, eager to ken. Normally when opening a package 39 Melachos” set by Rabbi Dovid Ribiat. Out learn more. one needn’t be concerned with ripping of all sefarim I studied, I found Rabbi Rib- After my fi rst successful shiur, I gave a through letters, but on Shabbat he or she iat’s the most interesting way to study the few more. I felt each one was a success, not needs to be careful. melachot. only because I was learning and teaching, Learning the 39 melachot turned out to The way to fi nd something one truly has but also because I had infl uenced others, be the most important part of my year in an interest in learning is to think about what potentially preventing them from violat- Israel. Being in yeshiva enabled me to com- he or she doesn’t know but would like to ing Shabbat unknowingly. For example, so plete my biggest success in learning, some- know more about. For me, the 39 melachot many people, including me, thought it’s OK thing I never thought I could do: start a shi- (primary restrictions of Shabbat) was some- to wet a stain on clothing or a tablecloth on ur and further my own learning. thing I didn’t really know much about but Tzvi Sabo’s fi rst shiur in Aish Gesher. Shabbat, but it is not. In fact, it violates the I may have fi nished my Israel year, but had followed somewhat blindly, without CREDIT: AISH GESHER melacha of melabein, cleansing. I will be continuing to learn the 39 mel- true comprehension. Through my learning, Another thing I learned and taught dur- achot and giving shiurim by creating a You- I discovered that a melacha is any one of the selves thought were permitted. This got ing my shiur is that there are so many other Tube channel and posting videos of my shi- 39 categories of primary labors in the build- me thinking: How many people can name melachot that are have special “loopholes” urim based on my personal notes. Creating ing or functioning of the Mishkan, from all 39 melachot? Out of those people, how that can cause people to accidentally do these videos and posting them online ena- which all prohibited activities of Shabbat many of them can name all the melachot melachot. An interesting “loophole” is the bles me to teach people all over the world are derived. Each melacha exists for a spe- in order? I asked these questions to some correct way to mash a potato to avoid do- on how to properly keep Shabbat. I will let cifi c reason because each one was involved fellow students and I learned that no one ing tochein, grinding. If you mash a potato everyone know when I create my fi rst vid- in the building of the Mishkan in some way. could name all of them, let alone in order. with the tongs of the fork, you are grinding, eo. Please subscribe. I encourage everyone Each melacha has its own halachic restric- This made an impression on me, so I decid- but it is OK to mash it with the handle of a to try to fi nd something to learn and nev- tions, rabbinic restrictions and “loopholes.” ed to take action. fork just before eating. er stop. As I started learning, I found some re- I made an announcement to the yeshi- One “loophole” that surprised me and strictions that I had originally thought va, saying that I would be starting a shi- intrigued me was mechabeh, the melacha Tzvi Sabo is 2017 MTA graduate and a summer intern were permitted. For example, even though ur on the 39 melachot and anyone who of extinguishing. One would assume that for The Jewish Link as a writer and photographer. it doesn’t apply to me, women are forbid- wanted to listen was welcome to come. I when it comes to putting out a fi re, one is CHINUCH

tem…was a homework overhaul. Why are of interest in learning. Many parents lament Educating the Whole Child kids required, as one former student of the impact of homework on their relation- mine said, to do a day of school after their ship with their children; they may also re- By Rabbi Dr. Wallace Greene ed, project-based learning high school open- day of school? A good question indeed.” sent having to play the role of enforcer and ing at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in The problem is real. Early morning worry that they will be criticized either for We want our chil- September 2018, raised the following ques- and early evening on the bus, then home- not being involved enough with the home- dren to fi nish high tions in a recent post: “Our obsession with work, and the cycle starts all over again. work or for becoming too involved. Par- school as literate and grades and our society’s competitive col- Even worse for those on sports ents who watch a torrent of busy- passionate Jews, proud lege-admissions process have led to cot- teams, who have even less time work spill out of their children’s of their heritage as Jews tage industries around shadowing school- for homework after practices. backpacks wish they could and as Americans. We ing. Parents and students have learned to There have been many stud- help teachers understand how want them to be knowl- fi ght for every point on a test, and schools ies about teen-aged sleep dep- the cons overwhelmingly out- edgeable about our sa- feel increasingly pressured to infl ate grades. rivation. Add to this mix how weigh the pros. And teach- cred literature, observant of our Jewish tra- What does this race to nowhere do to actu- much time is spent on the ers who have long harbored ditions, well-rounded in math and history, al learning—and to the moral, spiritual and phone and/or computer and the doubts about the value of home- the sciences and computer technology, and intellectual health of our communities? … time is even more compressed. work feel pressured by those par- perhaps some poetry and literature as well. Middle schoolers killing themselves literal- Competition for grades is fi erce ents who mistakenly believe that a The ability to write grammatically correct ly and fi guratively because of schoolwork; and starts early. So too with building a col- lack of after-school assignments refl ects English prose, to converse in Hebrew, and a college-admissions process designed to lege-application resume. It is easy to formu- an insuffi cient commitment to academic to think critically is a bonus. bring out the worst in students, parents and late the questions. The answers are not so achievement. Such parents seem to reason We also want our children to take part in schools; and parents and kids feeling lost readily available or implementable. I know that as long as their kids have lots of stuff to extracurricular activities, team sports, dance, and alone, navigating a system designed to one mother who makes her daughter sleep do every night, never mind what it is, then music and chesed projects. These are won- rob children of their childhoods… One im- in and stay home every so often just to learning must be taking place.” derful hopes and aspirations that our educa- mediate fi x I wanted to give the school sys- catch up. Her daughter would come home A homework overhaul is necessary, but tors try to squeeze into each school day. It is by bus and allow herself so many minutes how? Eliminate homework and just have a wonder that our children are able to learn for a snack, a few more for computer and a longer school day? Eliminate homework so much. In fact, it has been reliably report- phone time, 22 minutes for supper, 12 min- and extend the school year? Be more judi- ed that our dual-curriculum day-school grad- utes for a shower, and the rest of the night cious in how homework is assigned and uates fi nd college to be a breeze, at least in for homework. And the cycle repeats fi ve avoid busy work? Bear in mind that memo- terms of time management. times a week. When I was in high school I rizing multiplication tables and poetry has We cram so much into a school day and didn’t get home until almost 7 p.m. By the value, and students need to do reading as- still require homework. Is there a better way? time I ate dinner I was exhausted, I went to signments at home. On April 30-May 1, 2018, the Mandel sleep by 9 p.m., got up at 3 a.m. and did my Our children need time to be children Center for Studies in Jewish Education at homework then. and not student automatons. Creative solu- Brandeis University hosted a conference ti- Alfi e Kohn in “The Homework Myth: tions need to be found. tled “Inside Jewish Day Schools,” where edu- Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad cators in the fi eld and researchers studying it Thing” writes: “The negative effects of Rabbi Dr. Wallace Greene has had a distinguished ca- got a chance to hear from each other. Based homework are well known. They include reer as a day-school educator, administrator and con- on one of the sessions, Tikvah Wiener, head children’s frustration and exhaustion, lack sultant. of school of The Idea School, a Jewish, co- of time for other activities, and possible loss 58 August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM PERSONAL HISTORY

quire, got stuck in dead- There was no pro- My Stories end streets, had to detour gram on Monday, but in around endless one-way the evening we received By Norbert Strauss streets, and what should a phone call from our son Part 36 (written 2014) have been a 20-minute Benjie informing us that ride took over an hour. my wife’s sister had passed (Continued from previous week) But because of my cau- away the day before and The travel day came tion, we still got there that the funeral would be and we were wel- in plenty of time to be the following afternoon in comed at the airport in shown where we would Providence, Rhode Island. I Frankfurt by represent- sleep, where we would immediately started mak- atives of the city. We had to wait quite eat and where the syna- ing phone calls to notify a while in Lufthansa’s VIP lounge (one gogue was. the Stadt, as well as Angeli- level higher than the airline’s fi rst-class On Saturday after- ka of the Gesellschaft, that lounge) for other fl ights to arrive from noon we went for a walk we had to break off from other countries or cities with invitees for around the neighbor- the group and return to the the same group. We received VIP treat- hood, which, although U.S. Plane arrangements ment in clearing through customs, secu- I do not remember ever had to be made, since we rity and our luggage was picked up for us having been there as a were fl ying back to Boston, and loaded on the bus that took us to the youth, still brought back The Philanthropin—my school building after Kristallnacht 1938. where our children would hotel. memories because of the pick us up by car and drive We had left New York on Wednesday, well-known street names. us to Providence. May 8, and it was well into Thursday be- What is now the Alter- In 2004 I received an fore we arrived at the hotel. The program sheim (old-age home) invitation again from the started on Friday afternoon with a recep- used to be, before the Stadt, but since it was just tion arranged by the Stadt, with kosher war, the well-known Gag- at the time when our fami- coffee and cake, at the Philanthropin. (Af- ern Krankenhaus, the ly was hit by the tragedy of ter Kristallnacht in 1938, when the Hirsch Jewish hospital on Gag- the loss of our son, I natu- Realschule building was closed, classes ern Strasse. The Nazis had rally declined. were reopened a few months later in this thrown out all the pa- Later in the year we very building, which always had been the tients and sent them to were visited in our home school building of the Conservative con- the concentration camps by Angelika Rieber, who gregation. Since many teachers and stu- together with the doctors was on vacation in the dents had already emigrated or had been and nurses. The hospital U.S. and who had asked to shipped off to “destinations unknown,” was partially destroyed meet with me. She tape re- there were many empty classrooms. The during the war and was corded my story, covering two schools functioned side by side but later rebuilt. But since 1933 to 1941 and she took separately.) there was more of a need Festhalle in Frankfurt from where thousands of Jewish men were shipped to pictures while I was talk- We returned by 4 p.m., just in time, for a Jewish home for sen- Buchenwald concentration camp after Kristallnacht 1938. ing. Angelika also told me since I had made prior arrangements to ior citizens, it was not rebuilt as a hospital. were entertained in Frankfurter dialect by that the Stadt was again considering in- stay over Shabbat at the Home for Senior On Sunday morning we had a bus Wolfgang Kau, manager of the Frankfurter viting me in 2005, but after what had hap- Citizens run by the Frankfurt Jewish Com- tour around the city. The only notewor- Volkstheater. pened, I did not show any great enthu- munity. This solved our food and syna- thy point was the Festhalle. It is that build- In the evening a gathering had been ar- siasm for it. I did tell her that should I gogue requirements for the day. Not knowing to which Opa had been taken after be- ranged in the Jewish Museum by the Ge- consider it, it would have to be on the con- ing my way around, and not knowing ing arrested on November 10, 1938, and to sellschaft in order to enable students and dition that my expenses would again be whether the taxi driver would be knowl- which Oma and I went the next day to teachers to speak to us and later meet with paid as they had been two years before. edgeable, I wanted to leave early in order bring Opa (unsuccessfully) his winter coat those in our group who were planning to (To be continued next week) to be settled before the start of the Shab- as well as sandwiches. speak in one of their schools. I had the op- bat. In the afternoon there was a reception portunity to meet a young lady who was Norbert Strauss is a Teaneck resident and Englewood As it turned out, my foresight had been in the hotel given by the hotel’s manage- a student in the school in Bad Homburg, Hospital volunteer. He frequently speaks to groups to accurate. The taxi driver had no idea where ment. The cakes were not kosher, but the where I was scheduled to speak, and to relay his family’s escape from Nazi Germany in 1941. he was going, stopped several times to in- coffee was good. During the reception we make all arrangements with her.

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By JLNJ Staff tional service. Klahr said it was an eye-open- all political and religious backgrounds. ing experience for her to meet people from In the fall she will begin a one-year Emma Klahr, 19, joined 231 other olim every walk of life, including patients from mechina preparatory program at Hebrew on the July 24 Nefesh B’Nefesh charter both sides of the Arab-Israeli confl ict and University. fl ight, prepared to follow her dream of making aliyah. Klahr, from Teaneck and formerly West Orange, has already lived in Is- rael for most of the last two years, and this week’s move offi cially cemented her immigration. She credits Bnei Akiva and Camp Moshava for inspiring her aliyah. In 2016, Klahr attended seminary at the Bnei Akiva-linked Midreshet Torah v’Avodah for her gap year, and since then has mainly returned to the U.S. during the summers in order to teach campers about the importance of Israel. Klahr is interested in pursuing medicine, but decided that living in Israel was more important than pursuing a medical career in the U.S., even if that meant she couldn’t ultimately become a doctor. This past year she worked at Hadassah Emma Klahr Ein Kerem Hospital as part of her Israeli na- Emma Klahr New Olim Reunite With Family in Israel By JLNJ Staff

Moreshet, Israel, located in the Lower Galil, welcomed Elan and Dena Vorzman and their three children as new olim last week. The Vorzman family was part of the cohort of 232 olim who made aliyah on the July Nefesh B’Nefesh fl ight. The Vorzmans hail from Houston, Tex- as, and were formerly Highland Park, New The Vorzman’s seventh-grade Jersey, residents. The family joined Dena’s daughter, Orlee, was chosen to sister and her husband, Ruchie and Effi e speak onstage on behalf of the Wiesel, who made aliyah to Moreshet from The family upon arrival in Moreshet. The community prepares for the parade. 127 children on the fl ight. Teaneck in 2016. This is the fi rst time that the community will reunite siblings. The Vorzmans are the sixth family with a New Jersey connection to make aliyah to More- shet; the community includes olim from Bergen, Union, Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Elan discussed the family’s decision to make aliyah on Facebook: “We’re making aliyah for a few reasons. Our kids are 15, 13 and 11 and we wanted them to have an opportunity to experience some of their childhood in Israel, which is so kid-friendly. Also, most of Dena’s family is in Israel...it’s great that so much of our family is there. Lastly, we are thrilled for the opportunity to be a part of The Vorzman family. The Vorzman family upon arrival in Israel. Israel now. We have the chance to do what Dena added, also on Facebook, “Last Elan, ‘We need to be here. We are part of most unique fashion: the town holds a wel- Jews have been praying for—for thousands year we visited Israel when my brother got the same culture, our holidays are the come parade and ceremony to get the entire of years. It seems like, ‘What are we doing married in Jerusalem. One evening, as we same, this is home.’” community involved in ensuring the new anywhere other than in Israel?’” watched the sunset in Moreshet, I said to Moreshet celebrates its new olim in a olim have a successful aliyah experience.

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By Mordechai Schmutter sweat, but instead in pieces of the wall of He doesn’t actually make money off his dear life. So he built a platform for them to your destination. inventions, though. He mainly makes them stand on. Whenever people say He also didn’t actually fi t the bike with a to break records. And apparently, Guinness encourages there’s nothing new to in- muffl er, so it’s really loud—about as loud as For instance, he also won the record for fast strolling, because they gave him the vent, they’re just not look- a jet—which at least covers up the scream- Fastest Pram. For those of us who don’t live record. But he didn’t try it with an actual ing hard enough. It turns ing. in England, I should explain that a pram baby. Jet engines are dangerous. I don’t even out that every “downside” And this isn’t even the fi rst thing he in- is like a stroller, except that you push it know why they allow babies on jets. I can’t can be the mother of invention. vented. He also created: on the other side of the road. And yes, this even bring toothpaste. So Colin used a doll, Take bikes, for example. They say that - A jet-powered snow blower, which is stroller needs roads. It goes way too fast for which in effect made him pretty much like bikes are good for the environment, and not as cool as it sounds. The engine gets the sidewalk. Arguably, you can’t even call your one-year-old pushing a toy stroller they’re good exercise and all that, but the so hot it basically just melts the snow. It’s it a stroller if you can’t stroll while using it. around, except that he was actually getting downside is that by the time you get to probably also good if you want to thaw a You know that area underneath the pulled by the stroller. But it worked great, work, you’re all sweaty and staggering and chicken. stroller where there’s usually a basket in unless you count that brief moment when your right pants leg is gone. - The world’s fastest mobility scooter, which you try to cram an entire weeks’ the doll fl ew out. Luckily, someone is doing something which travels at a brisk fi ve miles per hour. worth of groceries? Well, he removed the The point is that he made it to 54 miles about it. According to a recent UK Tele- (Just kidding. It goes 71.) Colin actually won basket and replaced it with a jet engine. So per hour, beating the previous stroller re- graph article, a 32-year-old man in Britain a Guinness World Record for this inven- there’s nowhere for him to put groceries, cord of 30. I don’t know how that one hap- named Colin Furze has just created the tion. unless he wants them to catch fi re. pened. It probably involved a steep hill, and world’s fastest bicycle. And all it took was - The world’s longest motorcycle, which Seriously, I don’t know who keeps giv- parents in the actual stroller with the baby. an engine. can hold 25 people, or drive, but not both. ing him jet engines. But some of his inventions are actually “An engine?” you ask. “How is that not Also, it has a turn radius of six lanes. You But thanks to the engine, the stroller meant for indoors. For instance, he made a motorcycle?” might make fun, but it holds more people now has 10 horsepower. For reference pur- something called a “jettle,” which apparent- Well, for one thing, the bike still has than your van. poses, a horse has one. Two if you feed it ly is a tea kettle powered by jet engines. You pedals, for all the good they do. But for He doesn’t even look like a major inven- sugar cubes. just put the water in and light the fuse, and the other thing, this bike has a jet engine. tor. He looks pretty much what you’d ex- Eleven if you strap it to a jet engine. Wham! There’s a kettle-shaped hole in your I don’t think motorcycles, in general, have pect a 32-year-old British guy to look like, But at its heart, this is a great idea, un- ceiling. jet engines. Defi nitely not ones that shoot in that he’s thin, named Colin and wears a less you count safety. You know how some- I think if he got together with a good mar- fl ames out the back. In fact, Colin had to tie all the time, even when testing his in- times you need to take your baby for a walk, keting guy, he could make a lot of money off extend the frame of the bike so the rid- ventions. In fact, he’s a plumber. Though I maybe to get him some fresh air so that he guys who don’t always consult their wives er would not be sitting directly over the wouldn’t want him doing my plumbing. won’t fall asleep until later, but it can be before they make major purchases. He might fl ames. This would just make the stagger- “Hey you know what this bathtub a real pain because walking just takes too even make enough to cover the lawsuits. ing worse. needs?” long? Well, with this roaring down the But this is defi nitely a good invention “No.” block, no one’s going to fall asleep. Mordechai Schmutter is a freelance writer and a humor if you’re conscious about the environment “A jet engine!” The biggest concern with a jet-pow- columnist for Hamodia and other magazines. He also and your health, but only to an extent, “No.” ered stroller, though, is the parents. Be- has six books out and does stand-up comedy. You can as well as if you want to get to your des- Now I know why plumbers have such a cause if they can’t keep up, they’re going to contact him at [email protected]. tination really quickly and not covered in big overhead. be bouncing along behind, hanging on for THE ARTS Teaneck Cinemas to Show Hasidic Feminist Film ‘93QUEEN’

(Courtesy of Abramorama) Beginning serves the highs and lows of creating an oron August 8 for a week long run, Tean- ganization against incredible odds, as well eck Cinemas will show 93QUEEN, a fi lm as the women’s struggles to “have it all” by Paula Eiselt. Set in the Hasidic enclave as wives and mothers. In a society where of Borough Park, Brooklyn, most women don’t drive, and where EMS corps have long a few minutes can mean the been the province of men, difference between life and 93QUEEN follows a group death, how do female EMTs of tenacious Hasidic women transport themselves to the who are smashing the patri- scene of an emergency? archy in their community by In the midst of this al- creating the fi rst all female ready ground-breaking en- volunteer ambulance corps deavor, Ruchie announces in New York City. The fi lm that she has decided to take offers up a unique portray- Paula Eiselt her burgeoning feminism al of a group of empowered even further: She decides to women who are taking mat- enter the race for civil court ters into their own hands to judge in Brooklyn’s 5th Mu- change their own communi- nicipal Court District. ty from within. The fi lm fol- The creative process be- lows Rachel “Ruchie” Freier, hind this fl edgling organi- a no nonsense Hasidic law- zation is the skeleton of the yer and mother of six who fi lm, but the heart of the story is determined to shake up lies within the women them- the “boys club” in her Hasid- selves. Their struggles to de- ic community by creating The women of Ezras Nashim. termine their own roles in Ezras Nashim, the fi rst all-fe- the organization and in their male ambulance corps in NYC. Though her own community become front and center as neighborhood is home to the largest volun- 93QUEEN unfolds. How do the women buck teer ambulance corps in the world, known the system while remaining part of it—espe- as Hatzolah, that organization has stead- cially when individual members have differ- fastly banned women from its ranks. ent ideas of what progress looks like? 93QUEEN follows the formation and Q&As with director Paula Eiselt will launch of Ezras Nashim through the organ- be announced on the fi lm’s website at ization’s fi rst year. The spine of the fi lm ob- 93queen.com. 62 August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM OY VEY! Dill Dilemma

By Jon Kranz ulous for a pickle vendor to sell pickles that Jewish version of amuse-bouch- One of the most famous are three-eighths sour or seven-tenths sour. es, which is French for “mouth pickle establishments is The weather can In addition, if ordering a pickle requires pleasers” and generally refers Guss’s Pickles, which used to be fi ckle, farmers use you to solve compound fractions, then you to pre-appetizers, served gratis have a store front on Man- a sickle, feathers are probably need to fi nd a new pickle vendor. and without ordering. I know hattan’s Lower East Side. Out used to tickle and nearly everyone loves a A pickle can be eaten with nearly any some deli patrons who just eat front stood large barrels fi lled pickle. That said, nobody likes to be in a meal or cuisine. In that way, pickles easily the free pickles and walk out. I pickles and the pickles would pickle. blends in, like the way (i) uber nerds blend do not recommend doing that bebe sold by the jar or in sin- The precise origins of the phrase “in a in at Comic-Con, (ii) uber geniuses blend in cause while it may leave you with gles. However, schlepping all pickle” are not clear. Some scholars trace it at NASA and (iii) young and single Ortho- a good taste in your mouth, it will the way downtown to buy a back to Shakespeare’s The Tempest: “Where dox Jews blend in on the Upper West Side. leave the restaurant owner with a single pickle makes about as should they fi nd this grand liquor that hath Other things in life do not easily blend in bad taste in his. much sense as schlepping all gilded ‘em? How camest thou in this pick- like (i) a break-dancer in a ballet, (iii) a pac- Types of pickles include the cor- the way across town to buy a single shoe le?” (Act 5, Scene 1) Regardless of its origins, ifi st in a rugby scrum or (iv) an Ashkenazi nichons, which are tart French pickles, or all the way uptown to buy a single sheet it is a timeless expression with modern-day Jew in a Sephardic minyan. and bread-and-butter pickles, which are of toilet paper. applications. For example, if you acciden- A pickle can be a very good thing. For ex- pre-sliced and marinated in vinegar, sugar Final thought: Did you hear about the tally invite mortal enemies to your home ample, enter any classic kosher deli and one and spices. As the legend goes, the inven- guy who wastes hours and hours every day for Shabbos lunch, you are in a real pick- of the delicacies to hit the table fi rst will be tors of the bread-and-butter pickles sold making pickles that nobody eats? They say le. If you are invited to competing bar mitz- a bowl, plate or bucket of pickles. The best them during the Great Depression in ex- he has too much brine on his hands. And vahs on the same Shabbos and on opposite part is that they invariably come before change for bread and butter. This begs the did you hear that this pickle maker fi lled sides of the town, you are in a real pick- the meal begins and even before you have question: Instead of making pickles, why barrels of pickles that were too heavy to le. If the kiddush at shul is phenomenal placed your order. In that way, the pickles didn’t they just spend their time making lift? Apparently, they were way too cucum- but your spouse has prepared a wonderful are not an appetizer; they are more like the bread and butter? bersome. lunch at home and has specifi cally asked you not to ruin your appetite, then you certainly are in a real pickle. The origins of the pickle itself also are not clear. For the record, pickles were not invented in London’s Piccadilly Square or Italy’s Spezzano Piccolo. The Torah does mention cucumbers: “We remember the fi sh that we ate in Egypt free of charge, the cucumbers, the watermelons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic.” (Bamidbar 11:5) In addition, the Talmud mentions “pickled vegetables” (Avodah Zara 35b and 39a). It also states that “one does not fulfi ll the obligation [of eating bitter herbs on Passo- ver] if they are pickled in water or vinegar.” (Pesachim 39a) The Talmud also mentions a “woman who pickles a vegetable in a pot.” (Berakhot 20a) Pickles come in many varieties like full sour, half sour and dill. Some vendors try to cater to individual tastes by also offering pickles that are a quarter sour or three quarters sour. That said, such precision can go way too far. For example, it would be ridic-

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Not a pool to swim in 2 9(16 6 2 /9()25; 5 (581 2 1($ ( 1,' 2. Greets the Red Sox at Yankee 36. Network that stopped focus- 44. Not as many 55. Neighborhood of Cong. 7 (17 5 (67 ' <(6 Stadium, maybe ing on music videos 45. Emerge as a contender Emanu-El of New York 64 August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM F OD & W NE LINK OF NEW JERSEY One Winemaker’s Spiritual Journey: The Story of Jeff Morgan By Vicki Garfinkel Jakubovic able in the United States. Today, Covenant’s talks about ‘the fi nest kosher wine on Plan- portfolio includes six California wines and et Earth.’” When wine writer Gabriel Geller heard three Israeli wines available in the USA. On a poignant note, the Morgan’s friend, about the man behind Covenant winery, he In Geller’s view, “Jeff makes a wine in mentor and Covenant co-founder Leslie knew it was an inspiring story, one worth the Holy Land that’s as unique and superb Rudd passed away in May. But Covenant telling. “It’s a story of faith, entrepreneur- as the wine he makes in California. Cove- is very much a family affair. Jeff and Jodie’s ship and chutzpah,” said Geller, who also nant Israel was the talk of the Kosher Food daughter Zoe made aliyah four years ago and serves as VP of public relations for Royal & Wine Experience NYC!” The label’s Syr- heads up hospitality, sales, marketing and Wine Corp., distributor of Covenant wines ahs, Blue C Viogniers and Blue C Adom red more in Israel. And Covenant Israel is rapid- in the U.S. blend are made in limited batches and con- ly becoming one of the most highly regard- In 2002, Jeff Morgan was at a winemak- sistently earn rave reviews. ed brands not just in Israel but in the world. ing conference in Napa Valley, California, “Lovers of premium wines would do “As impressive as these bottling are,” when an intriguing topic came up: Why well to grab them when they can,” Geller added Geller, “nothing impresses me more aren’t there more good kosher wines? The advises. “Those who do will see for them- question led the journalist-turned-wine- selves what Robert Parker means when he Winemaker Jeff Morgan of Covenant Wines.  CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE maker on a quest to produce not just a great kosher wine, but the best kosher wine in the world. It was a risk. As a long-time writer for Wine Spectator, Morgan knew that kosher wines had come a long way over the past few decades. But he had never made kosher wine before. In fact, his upbringing was so secular that his family had Christmas trees and he had never attended synagogue. Morgan teamed up with food and wine entrepreneur Leslie Rudd, a fellow non-observant Jew and owner of some of Napa’s most prized vineyards. They enlisted the help of Herzog Wine Cellars, secured OU certifi cation and the Covenant label was born. The fi rst vintage was a Cabernet Sauvi- gnon made from Napa grapes, released in 2003, that earned high praises from Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate. Two years later, Robert Parker declared Covenant “one of the fi nest kosher wines on Planet Earth.” And the raves kept coming. Covenant became a boutique brand with a cult-like following. Meanwhile, Morgan realized how little he knew about Judaism. So, he decided to reconnect with his Jewish roots—teaching himself Hebrew, reading Torah, laying tefi l- lin—with his wife and business partner, Jodie, along for the spiritual ride. In 2007 he became a bar mitzvah. The couple became active in an Orthodox congregation in California. It was during a visit to Israel some 15 years ago when Morgan sampled an impressive Domaine du Castel Grand Vin, produced in the Judean Hills, and had an epiphany: If he could make kosher wine in California, why not also make it in the homeland of the Jewish people, the place where Jewish winemaking began? “Israel reminded us of what Napa Val- ley was like 30 years ago,” Morgan wrote in J: The Jewish News of Northern California last May. “We were inspired to found Cove- nant Israel, a wine project aimed at investing in Israel and showing support for what we believe is one of the world’s most up- and-coming wine regions.” That was when Covenant became the fi rst-ever kosher wine to be produced both in the U.S. and Israel. The fi rst bottle of Cov- enant Israel, a Syrah blend sourced from the Upper Galilee and Golan Heights, was released in 2015. And in 2018, Covenant ISRA- EL Blue C Viognier and Adom became avail- 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 65 FOOD & WINE LINK Candy Comes to Camp HASC Thanks to World of Goodies BUY ANY LARGE BEVERAGE & By Zach Marcus started off slowly, but as the advertising increases and more people fi nd out GET A FREE DONUT While World of Goodies does deliver about it, Schiff expects it to start picking FROM 4PM-11PM candy-platter packages to various camps in up speed. the area, its partnership with Camp HASC, World of Goodies did some other sim- a special-needs camp in upstate New York, ilar promotions earlier in the summer. It is different. CCandyandy TEANECK STORE ELIZABETH STORE platters are per-er- 1406 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ 186 Elmora Ave, Elizabeth, NJ sonally hand (201) 862-0062 (908) 289-9327 delivered to the camp, and Beat the lines and use the On-The-Go app! the candy can be sent to one camper, a coun-n- selor or everyonene in a bunk. Also, eeveryvery platter can includeude a donadona-- gave out backpacks with its logo on them,them tion to the camp.p. and all the backpacks were given out in a World of Goodies,di llocat- fewf ddays, muchh sooner thanh SSchiffhiff antici-i i ed on West Englewood Ave., opened this pated. Hopefully, this program will follow past fall as an exciting new candy store and that one’s success. There have been good enjoyed great initial success. With prices responses from the kids, especially on so- similar to Brooklyn and Monsey, it offers cial media like Instagram. a great selection of candies and chocolate, While this partnership is only with NUT from taffy to caramel, as well as personal- Camp HASC this summer, Schiff would ized giveaways. It has had many successful like to make that two camps next sum- FREE promotions. While World of Good- FACILITY ies owner Joel Schiff has no personal connection to 19-09 Fairlawn Ave., Camp HASC, he felt a de- Phone: 201-796-6565 Fairlawn, NJ sire to give back to the spe- Fax: 201-796-8501 www.zadiesbakeshop.com cial-needs community. “I wanted to give a part of the STRICKLY KOSHER • SHOMER SHABBOS UNDER RCBC • CHOLOV YISROEL • PAS YISROEL business back,” he said. What gets sent exactly? Mainly candy, mer if this year’s program is success- and not much chocolate. Gummies and ful. He expresses deep thanks to Camp other sweets are the most popular choic- HASC for their interest in the program es, and there is an equal mix between and their cooperation in ensuring it runs packaged and loose candy. The program smoothly.

The Story of Jeff Morgan Italy and Spain, as well as Israel, New Zea-  CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE land and Argentina. Additionally, Royal Wine Corp.’s spir- than the notion that a glass of kosher wine it and liqueur portfolio offers some of the could inspire one family’s spiritual and life most sought-after scotches, bourbons, te- journey…and transform the entire wine in- quilas and vodkas as well as hard-to-fi nd dustry. It’s a story of bashert (destined to be) specialty items such as fl avored brandies in the very best sense of the word.” and liqueurs. The company owns and operates the About Royal Wine/Kedem Kedem Winery in upstate New York, as Founded in 1848, Royal Wine Corp. has well as Herzog Wine Cellars in Oxnard, Cal- been owned and operated in the United ifornia, a state-of-the-art-facility featuring Every Tues & Sat States by the Herzog family, whose wine- guided wine tours, a fully staffed modern making roots go back eight generations to tasting room, gift shop and catering facil- Buy One yogurt its origin in Czechoslovakia. ities. Additionally, the winery houses the Today, Royal Wine’s portfolio of domes- award-winning restaurant Tierra Sur, serv- G O tic and international wines ranges from tra- ing the fi nest Mediterranean-inspired, con- et ne free ditional wine-producing regions of France, temporary Californian cuisine.

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Camp Mesorah ty in which they want to specialize, wheth- camp. We also have a Teen Kollel for camp-  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 er it’s a new skill they want to learn or one ers who want more learning. They wake up they want to improve and get better at. Our an hour earlier, daven with the Kollel and Camp Mesorah JL (Jewish Link): Can you tell us a little motto is “Create Your Summer Here”—and have morning seder and shiur and then bit about Camp Mesorah and its mission? we want to empower our campers to cre- they continue with their regularly sched- By the Numbers: RAK (Rabbi Ari Katz): Camp Mesorah ate their best summer experience here at uled day. Our Teen Midreshet Mesorah on * Over 800 campers enjoying is a place where children come from all Mesorah. our girls campus gives our teen girls an op- Camp Mesorah! across the country. Besides the various JL: Wow that is quite an impressive portunity for more learning and to build re- * 307 Lower staff members! New York and New Jersey communities, sports program! Where does this all take lationships with our chinuch staff. we also have campers from Boca, Miami, place? Can you describe the campus of Camp We host Thursday night tisches and Fri- * 100 Upper staff members! Hollywood, Toronto, Montreal, Los Ange- Mesorah? day night onegs, which are attended by so * Kids ages 7-16 enjoy les, Dallas, Boston, Atlanta, Arizona—plus RAK: The entire camp has been total- many of our campers and lower staff—a Camp Mesorah! Israel and Brazil. With campers from so ly rebuilt within the last fi ve years. Every chance for us to incorporate Torah and ru- * 12 Divisions! many places, our number one goal is to camper is living in a brand-new bunk. We ach into the daily lives of our campers. We * 600 Acres of mesh children from across the world to- built a new expansive dining room two are very proud that so many of our campers beautiful campus! gether into one family, which creates a years ago, complete with a spacious can- embrace the idea that it’s important, and very wholesome environment. Along with teen on the lower level. Our sports pavilion “cool,” to have learning and ruach as a cen- much more. Plus, this year we’ve had con- the Mesorah Torah, ruach and, of course, houses two hockey courts and two basket- tral part of their camp experience, certs with Lipa Schmeltzer and Mordechai our sports program. balls courts and is covered by a bubble— JL: Speaking of the religious aspect of Shapiro! Every day there is an incredible camp, what sort of programing does Camp program that our campers look forward to! Mesorah do during the Nine Days and Tisha Another special part of Mesorah that B’Av? impacts our every day is our Yachad Pro- RAK: During the Nine Days we have gram; we have campers integrated into more chinuch and more of our program- our bunks, plus Yachad members working ming is chinuch-related. During that week, in various capacities in camp, interacting our campers work on their “Shield Day” with our campers. We also host an annual presentations: A theme is chosen and each 5K run in support of Mesorah Yachad—and bunk creates a shield/banner represent- because the Yachad program is so much a ing that theme. On Tisha B’Av, they stage part of Mesorah, our campers are very ex- a play to present their shield to the oth- cited about it and it has become a highlight er campers. of the summer! The night of Tisha B’Av, we have an in- JL: Visiting Day was not too long ago. credibly moving evening. On each campus, Can you describe Visiting Day at Camp Me- torches are lit and illuminate the way as sorah? the campers and staff walk up to our Dome, RAK: Parents come from across the where the entire camp gathers for the read- country, from Florida, California, Isra- ing of Eicha. After that, we all gather out- el, Toronto and of course New York and side where a sign with the word “Zachor” New Jersey. It is an exciting day where our is lit in fl ames for an emotional kumzitz. campers get to show off their “home away Throughout the day of Tisha B’Av, we have from home” to their parents. Our parents, different programs for the campers: Tzitzit many who were once Mesorah campers Campers at Mordechai Shapiro concert. CREDIT: CAMP MESORAH making, havdalah candle making, plus an themselves, get to experience many of the JL: Can you elaborate on some of the so even on rainy days, sports can contin- opportunity for them to meet with our chi- activities their children experience every sports you play, and what your sports pro- ue! The baseball and softball fi elds are new nuch staff and other staff to discuss what day. gram entails? and we refurbished our tennis courts as Tisha B’Av means today. Our parents also get a chance to meet RAK: We believe sports is important be- well. It is basically an entirely brand new JL: Tisha B’av sounds like a very special our staff that day—we are very proud to say cause it is a common interest and focus camp; the whole campus has been redone day at Mesorah. What is a typical day at that we have many adult educators, who are of campers from so many different parts from beginning to end. People who were Camp Mesorah like? parents themselves, in key staff positions of the country and world—it’s the com- in Mesorah 15 years ago—many of them RAK: Of course we start with tefi lah, so that they can really guide our campers. mon thread that brings so many of them current parents—don’t even recognize the breakfast and chinuch. Right after that, all And on Visiting Day, our parents have the together. So often, over the fi rst few days campus anymore. This has attracted many our campers start a full day of activities: opportunity to speak with the head coun- of camp, we see new friendships develop campers and new families to Mesorah—to sports leagues, art, spin and aerobics, out- selors, division heads and camp mothers between campers who probably wouldn’t come and enjoy the amenities and brand back, culinary, boating, mountain biking, to see how their children are growing from have spent time together, all because of new campus. volleyball, ropes course—these are just a their time in camp and how to best make their love of soccer, basketball or hockey— JL: What sort of religious and Jewish ac- few of the activities on our campers’ daily sure they have an amazing time for the rest and then those friendships transcend the tivities and experiences does camp Mesorah schedules. And each day is capped off by an of their summer. sports. provide for their campers? amazing night activity! JL: Tell me a little bit more about the In addition, we have professionals in- RAK: We have a very active Kollel un- We also have a full-blown calendar staff. volved in all sports. Our basketball pro- der the leadership of Rav Meir Goldwicht of special events: full-day trips to Dorney RAK: The staff members also come from grams’ directors have both played for Israe- that integrates with all of our campers— Park, water carnivals, FIFA tournaments, all over the country and from Israel. When li professional and national teams. Hockey its mere presence in the middle of our cam- the Great Mesorah Challah Bake, bubble they work with the campers they really is the same way. The skill level and profes- pus inspires so much of the Torah life in soccer, Mesorah Football League and so give them one-on-one attention. They are sional caliber of all our sports staff is incred- incredibly nurturing and caring, ensuring ible! It gives our campers who play on their the campers are thriving in camp. school teams an opportunity to be better I myself am very involved. Parents all prepared for the next sports season. And be- have my cell phone number, so they know sides the traditional team sports, we have so they can call me with any concern. My many athletic activities campers participate wife, Deena, oversees both boys and girls in: an intense mountain-biking program, campuses—this gives our head counselors, which I believe we were the fi rst camp to division heads and camp moms another re- offer; an extensive zip-lining and ropes ob- source to make sure our campers have the stacle/challenge course; paintball fi eld; best summer. There is constant commu- and spin classes. And our creative arts pro- nication with the parents, which makes gram—including culinary, art, ceramics, dra- them feel very comfortable sending their ma—are all led by people who have many children to Mesorah, and that’s one of the years of experience. We want our campers reasons why it’s grown so much through- to have the chance to better themselves in out the years. their chosen sports and activities, not just JL: Wow! Sounds like Mesorah is a great from sports leagues and participation in the camp where campers have a wonderful sum- activities but also through the professional mer experience! Thank you for talking with us. guidance of those leading the activities. Another innovation at Camp Mesorah Sara Schapiro is a rising sophomore at Stern College for is our Workshop Program: Our campers Women and a resident of Bergenfi eld. have the opportunity to choose an activi- Campers having fun at Mordechai Shapiro concert. CREDIT: CAMP MESORAH 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 67 CAMPS Camp Kef/ Color War Ma’alot Has Shines at Fun in the Sun Summer Camp Kef/Ma’alot is a fun and exciting Playland place to be during the summer! There are so many activities for the campers to do What an amazing week! Color war such as art, dance/movement and sports. brings out the best in everyone. The cheer- ing, the achdus, the fun! Congrats to team red on winning, but truly, all the campers were winners, since every child shone.

Camp Regesh Rocks Out Camp Regesh has been fun ﬁ lled with a concert from Mordechai Shapiro, horseback Camp 613 Girls Enjoy Color War riding, boating and competing in our girls leagues!!!

Camp 613 girls color war included many competitions, such as skate races, swim races, Apache relay, songs and zumba dances. Each camper was given her own chance to shine! Camp Moshava Ba’ir Enjoys Chinuch Inspired Carnival Last week at Moshava Ba’ir, the story of Daniel and the lion’s den was brought to life in a fun-ﬁ lled carnival! Campers bounced around in Nebuchadnezzar’s (bounce) castle, slid through the mouth of a giant (inﬂ atable) lion, enjoyed chinuch-themed face paint and more!

Don’t Break the Ice at Camp Shalom Chabad Kiddie Camp of Teaneck In keeping with summer theme of #GetInTheGame, Visits Powerhouse Studios last week’s theme day fun focused on the cold for our very own version of Don’t Break the Ice! Activities included painting with ices, building our own snowmen, edible igloo fun, don’t slip on the “ice” and lots more!

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By Motty Landau It simply defi es common sense. sonally thanking every attend- It was astounding to see people of all ee. And as Camp HASC Execu- There are showers galore, but not a stripes melting at the mere mention of tive Director R’ Judah Mischel cloud in the sky. Camp HASC, ready, willing and able to do gets on the mic to express It’s the perfect summer day. Bright, their part to support the cause. his thanks to everyone, he is sunny with a pleasant breeze. Yet I stand Because that’s the essence of Camp drowned out by the applause caught in a downpour. I’m once again at HASC: a place where labels are shed in and cheers of an even more Camp HASC, attending Camp Experience place of love, devotion and superlative appreciative crowd. Day, and it’s raining love and joy. care. The connections forged and shared at As dusk begins to set- Pouring, to be precise. Camp HASC between families and counse- tle, the donor tents are still lors are virtually unbreakable. packed with generous givers, The crowd at the HASC experience day. “Where’s Arahle?” Mordechai Shap- all proudly walking away with iro shouts out to the crowd. Ahrale is the “I took a break” stickers. Outside, campers, faces sticky with cotton candy. “Thanks sweetest boy with peyot dangling to his staff and families are huddled around the for bringing us here!” my 9-year-old blurts shoulders. A direct descendent of a famous screens, anxiously watching the numbers out. That reaction doesn’t quite happen chassidishe dynasty, he was a camper in on the tickers climb steadily higher toward everyday, and my perplexed look can at- Mordechai’s care a couple of years back. the goal of one million dollars raised. test to that. Among the hosts and performers are 945k...966...992...999,762… It’s been a thrilling day and an inspira- Simcha Leiner, Mordechai Shapiro, Mei- And then the magic number is reached. tional experience to watch the fantastically lech Kohn, Nachum Segal, Mayer Kay, Yos- Jubilation like I’ve never seen before. dedicated staff at Camp HASC working to- si Zweig, Kosher Guru and an impromptu Pure, unadulterated joy: campers and coun- gether to make the day a success. The mile-long line of cars leading up appearance by Benny Friedman. The per- selors hugging, euphoric laughter mingled I move along with the throngs leaving to the camp entrance leads me to the joy- formers are fl anked by Yochi Briskman and with tears of happiness, followed by spon- the camp grounds. It was another beauti- ous scene inside. The center fi eld is packed his orchestra who offered their services pro taneous dancing. ful, inspirational day at Camp HASC, where with throngs of people. Mothers, fathers, bono in support of the special day. I watch from the side, mouth agape. it is truly “heaven on earth.” sisters and brothers all milling about with Abe Eisner, a prominent member of the The celebration is befi tting a place where a noticeable spring in their step. The ener- HASC board, walks about greeting visitors joy, unity and unconditional love are the Motty Landau is the creative director at Ptex Group, gy is palpable. There’s music in the air, and with warm hugs and visible appreciation. only prerequisites. the Brooklyn-based marketing fi rm behind the counselors, their special charges and visi- I spot R’ Shmiel Kahn, the tireless leader It’s getting late now. I pick up my chil- #Break4HASC campaign. tors alike pulsate to Mordechai Shapiro’s of Camp HASC. He’s walking around, per- dren from the moonwalk, their hands and rendition of “I Can Be.” I bump into singing sensation Benny

בס “ ד ,Friedman. “Are you performing?” I ask.“No I’m just here to take it all in,” is his reply, CAMP HASC although shortly thereafter he’s dragged Presents on stage and breaks out into an impromptu “Ivri Anochi,” to the delight of the roaring crowd. There’s a gym full of food, with hot dish- ND ANN CO UA es, fruits, sushi and ice cream. I see guests SE L waiting on lines patiently, with the biggest and broadest smiles I’ve ever seen. Running tickers, splashed across gar- gantuan screens, display the surging fl ow of donations from the #Break4HASC campaign. Within an hour or two after the offi - 12 teams cial campaign launch, the numbers quickly 8.26.18 hit a half a million. The crowd roars in cel- 160 players Teaneck, NJ ebration. An unmistakably sonorous voice booms through the microphone. It’s the legendary Nachum Segal, serving as the concert em- cee, revving up the crowd and encouraging live donations. “In the next minute I want to see hands in the air for donations of participating teams $500 and up!” he challenges everyone. Without missing a beat, a couple of TBU DRS LA SH hands go up, but many more hands go di- F rectly to their phone screens and the numbers on the tickers move up by the thousands. I pass a booth where little boys and girls are getting their faces painted, but there’s nothing artifi cial about these smiles. I’m not really much of a “concert-go- er,” but watching hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people all basking, sharing in the glee and joy of these wonderful children of Camp HASC makes it a profoundly worthwhile experience for me. I’ve been involved in marketing and communicating Camp HASC’s cause for just over fi ve weeks now. All I can say is HOCKEY.CAMPHASC.ORG they’ve stolen my heart. Rarely have I seen a team working in such perfect harmony toward a common goal. Rarely have I seen SPONSORS: so many facets of a fundraising campaign running so smoothly, with barely a snag. Nachum Segal asks me to what do I at- tribute the campaign’s success. I honestly For more information please call: 917.952.0399 or email: [email protected] do not know. 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 69 CAMPS Learning Comes Alive at OHEL’s Camp Kaylie

(Courtesy of OHEL) Sports and chinuch are staples of summer camp, but at Camp Kaylie, the one-of-a-kind inclusive summer camp of OHEL Children’s Home and Fami- ly Services, Torah learning isn’t just another period on the schedule—it’s an activity that every single camper looks forward to every day with enthusiasm. From an array of chinuch shiurim, to mishmar and Cocoa Club, to a masmidim program, learning is an exciting and inte- gral part of the packed schedule at Camp Kaylie. Campers look forward to their two daily chinuch shiurim, as they delve into Ge- mara, Mishna, parsha, mussar and halacha, while being inspired by experienced and dynamic rebbeim, under the leadership of Rabbi Shalom Rosner. Shiurim are given at different levels to cater to the individual strengths of each camper and maximize their potential. Thanks to a grant from the Gruss Foundation, some campers with dis- Teen campers has been packed each week, in the beit midrash, is led by Rabbi Aryeh For the ﬁ rst time, Camp Kaylie is proud abilities are invited into a virtual classroom as has nightly shiurim for staff. At Camp Lebowitz, who not only inspires his mas- to have its Post Kaylie Kollel. The Young Is- which enables the use of technology to en- Kaylie, it isn’t uncommon to see a counse- midim, but imbues a tangible spirit of ke- rael of Woodmere Post-Kaylie Kollel pro- hance learning, while other campers with lor learning with his campers, as the boys dushah and Torah throughout the camp. In vides structured learning for members of the disabilities are given learning opportuni- are taught the importance of being a Ben addition, the masmidim lead several excit- Five Towns community during the summer ties at their own level in a more typical Torah at all times during the day. ing learning programs for campers while weeks after boy’s month. Nearly 40 young classroom setting. This summer, Camp Kaylie was thrilled also enjoying many shiurim. Guest rab- men between the ages of 18-21 learn morn- In addition to chinuch, an array of op- to reveal The Sol Englander, z”l, Beit Mid- banim included Rav Mordechai Finkelman, ing seder and night seder with Rav Yosef Nus- tional learning activities further comple- rash dedicated by Yael and Ben Englander Rav Yonasan Sacks, Rav Menachem Penner, bacher and hear from other guest rabbonim. ments the learning at Kaylie. The younger and family. This new beit midrash had a kol Rav Baruch Simon, Rav Eliakim Koenigs- Kollel coordinator, Meir Avracen shares that divisions in camp enthusiastically run to Torah that permeates throughout the en- berg, Rav Josh Blass, Rav Yoni Levin, Rav “this program provides Kaylie masmidim Cocoa Club every morning after wakeup tire day. The new sanctuary, which sits in Reuven Taragin, Rav Moshe Taragin, Rav and staff with an excellent second month to learn Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Yossi Ung- the heart of the campus, was a perfect addi- Aharon Bina, Rav Judah Mischel, Rav Ari opportunity in addition to enhancing the ar, enhanced by inspiring stories. A week- tion for Camp Kaylie and what it stands for. Zahtz and Rav Nosson Englard (The Radzin- limud haTorah within our community.” The ly Thursday night mishmar program for the The masmidim program, which is based er Rebbe). learning at Camp Kaylie never stops. Gan Yaldenu of Teaneck Goes to Teaneck Creek Conservancy for ‘Nature Week’

Kool Kids Passaic’s Inaugural Inclusion- Achdus Program Is a Smashing Success During the Three Weeks and the Nine phenomenal success that it hopes to repli- the boys who have disabilities and are unable Please consider donating to this wor- Days, we all spent a lot of time thinking cate and expand soon. to attend local yeshivot, this was a unique op- thy endeavor in honor of someone special, about how to bring the geulah. We know In the inclusion-achdus program, boys portunity for them to form friendships with someone who has passed away or just to that the Beit Hamikdash was destroyed be- who attend local mainstream yeshivot other boys in the community. show your support for children with disa- cause of sinat chinam, and a lot of energy joined together with boys who attend spe- Kool Kids Passaic would like to expand bilities in our community. Your donation is put into emphasizing achdus and bridge cial education schools for a weekly activi- the achdus-inclusion program in order to will facilitate a beautiful expression of ach- building. How can we keep this inspiration ty of supper and woodworking. Over the offer this opportunity to even more chil- dus between children with and without going now that Tisha B’Av is over? course of four weeks, the boys spent time dren. All of Kool Kids Passaic’s programs are disabilities. To learn more about Kool Kids As we move now towards Elul, there is getting to know each other in a fun and volunteer-run, and special funding is need- Passaic, or to donate, please visit their web- a unique opportunity to collaborate as a supportive environment as they worked ed to cover costs involved in running this site at www.koolkidspassaic.com, email kool- community in creating an atmosphere of on building their very own shtenders. The wonderful program. [email protected] or call 201-431-5665. achdus amongst all of our children. boys honed their carpentry skills, and took Kool Kids Passaic Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non- home beautiful shtenders that they are Jewish Spelling Bee Answers (puzzle on page 64): profi t organization that offers a wide range now using for learning and davening. Jewish Answer- SHPILKES- Here is a list of some common words (Yes, we know there are of recreational and respite programs for The inclusion-achdus program, led by more words in the dicƟ onary that can work, but these words are the most common)- HIKES, children and young women with special two master’s-level special education teachers, KEELS, KILLS, KISHKE, KISHKES, SHEIK, LEEKS, LIKES, PEEKS, PIKES, SEEKS, SHEIKS, SHEKEL, needs living in Passaic/Clifton. Its newest gave the participants an opportunity to get to SHEKELS, SHIKSE, SHIKSES, SILKIEST, SKILL, SKILLS, SKILLESS, SKIES, SKIPS, SLEEK, SLEEKEST, initiative, the inaugural inclusion-achdus know children from the community whom SPIKE, SPIKES- QuesƟ ons/comments- email Yoni at [email protected] program for elementary school boys, was a they otherwise would never have met. For 70 August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM August 2, 2018 • 21 Av, 5778 71 SPORTS Teaneck Doghouse Sportstar NBA Champion Draymond of the Week: Gabriella Glass Green Visits Israel, Thanks By By JLNJ Sports Desk to Friends of IDF The Jewish Link of New Jersey and Te- (Courtesy of FIDF) NBA aneck Doghouse would like to recognize All-Star and Golden State 10-year-old Gabriella Glass as this week’s Warrior championship Sportstar of the Week. The rising sixth grad- star Draymond Green exer at The Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jer- perienced a rare four-day sey has been working on her game at Camp tour of Israel organized Mesorah and the staff has taken notice of by Friends of the Israel her improvement. Glass loves working on Defense Forces (FIDF), led all her favorite sports in Camp Mesorah, by FIDF’s Midwest Region whether it is during the activities or the executive director, Tamir workshops. A member of the upper staff Oppenheim. at Camp Mesorah told the JLNJ, “Gabriella During the FIDF trip, has been working hard at basketball and im- Green visited the base of proving her skills. She plays with great mid- an Israel Defense Forc- (l-r) Kimberly Ross, Hazel Joiner, President Rivlin, Draymond dot and sportsmanship!” es (IDF) counter-terror- Green, former Israeli Minister of Agriculture Haim Oron, Danny Gabriella, I have the pleasure ism unit, the Yamam. Sillman and FIDF Midwest Region executive director Tamir of knowing your family and the One of four special units Oppenheim. CREDIT: KOBI GIDEON middot you display on the court I enjoy gymnastics and hang- of the Israel Border Police, this elite unit mander N. with a Golden State Warriors come as no shock to me. Who arere iningg with my friends. conducts hostage-rescue operations and jersey with Green’s number, 23. your role models? What is your favorite sports raids against terror targets in civilian are- During his tour, Green also met with My parents, they have taught me mmemory?e as. The Yamam also performs SWAT oper- President of Israel Reuven Rivlin. everything and love me. PlPlaying BBK with my friends in ations and undercover “We were thrilled What are your favorite sports? Camp Mesorah. police work. to host Draymond in Basketball and volleyball. What is the best thing about being Sport- Green met with Israel to experience What is your greatest sports accomplish- star? Commander of Israel FIDF’s mission in ac- ment? Being recognized for my accomplish- Border Police Maj. Gen. tion,” said Oppen- When I learned to shoot a 3 pointer in ments in tennis, basketball and volleyball. Yaakov (Kobi) Shabtai, heim. “He is such a basketball and backhand in tennis. The Teaneck Doghouse Sportstar of the and the unit’s com- role model for mil- What is your earliest memory? Week will receive a $15 gift at Teaneck Dog- mander, Commander lions of people in the Playing basketball with my dad and house. Please send nominees for an up- N., and learned about United States, and so cousins when I was 5 years old. coming Jewish Link of New Jersey and Te- how Yamam fi ghters we recognize how val- Draymond Green visits the kotel. What do you like to do when not playing aneck Doghouse Sportstar of the Week to defend Israeli civilians. uable his support is sports? [email protected]. Green also learned about different fi re- to FIDF and the State of Israel. We thank arms the force employs and played bas- Draymond for joining us, and we invite ketball at the Yamam Sport Center, which his fellow basketball players to visit Isra- FIDF supporters in Michigan donated. At el and see the incredible impact that FIDF the end of his visit, Green presented Com- has across the nation.” You want a DJ but your parents want a BAND? JW

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CLOTHING For women & girls who like to sing, harmonize Yad Leah collects modest and contemporary clothing, or just listen. Share a zemer of your choice A C.H.A.I.N A Chesed and Inspirational Network A Congregation Ahavath Torah 240 Broad Avenue, infant through adult, to be sent to Israel. Donated with other women & girls. Please use the ramp C.H.A.I.N A Chesed and Inspirational Network provides Englewood) collects fl ower centerpieces that can be clothes must be in either excellent or like- new entrance on 70 Sterling Pl. For more info, email checklists and resources for brides as well as referrals brought to the homebound or those in the hospital. condition. For more information regarding drop off [email protected] to kallah teachers, etc. For more information call(201) For more information call the Shul at 201-568-1315. locations contact Jessica Katz at 973-955-0861 837-2058 or email jrfl [email protected]. or via email [email protected] SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 FURNITURE DONATIONS The Art of Jeff rey Packard Hosting a Simcha in your home? The Teaneck Simcha Email [email protected] of a picture of what you›d BABIES AND CHILDREN: 6:00-9:00PM, Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, 641 W Gemach has folding tables, cocktail tables, chairs and like to donate and a recipient can be matched. Teaneck Baby Gemach Englewood Ave coat racks (w/ hangers) available for loan. Contact Collects baby equipment, clothing to size 5T, toys, Free to view. All artwork is for sale. [email protected] Down the Aisle - Chosson and Kallah G’mach diapers, formula, and baby food for Jewish families Setting up a home can be daunting and expensive. in Bergen County. 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I always appreciate when a ment and showed him some charts as to in the market for a new rates unchanged. client is transparent with me - not only be- where the market is and what the risks ver- house or mortgage, this That was no surprise. They had stated, cause I feel it’s the honest and sensible way sus rewards would be of waiting compared is something you will however, that the economy was growing at to deal with people in a “sales profession” - to locking-in then and there. Ultimately, I want to hear. It’s true. a “strong pace,” which was more bullish than but mostly because it helps me help them was right, but unfortunately, he didn’t yield The 3.00% rate is back. Except, I am sure their previous statement of “solid pace.” The get the best deal! That’s right, when a client my suggestion until it was a little too late. in this case, if you are seeking immediate Fed also mentioned that “further gradual rate is forthcoming with their strategy, their log- We were still able to lock him in at rates mortgage fi nancing, this breakthrough is increases” are necessary and that infl ation ic, and their pursuits, I can arm them with and fees almost identical to what I offered, not something that is favorable for you. was not moving. These comments coupled the necessary insights, guidance, and ques- but as for other rate-shoppers, they might You see, the 3.00% rate that I refer to is that with the stronger than expected employ- tions to help them along their quest. not be as lucky. of the 10-year U.S. treasury yield. ment data from the morning catapulted the In this case, this client was telling me A special shout-out and Happy Birthday Unfortunately for low-rate seekers, this 10-year UST to break above the psychological- that I am very much comparable to the oth- to Rachel Ciment and Shanna Schein! detrimental news came to fruition this past ly and fundamentally signifi cant 3% barrier. er two people that he has been speaking Wednesday, a day full of much economic For those keeping score, it’s a simple cor- with. As we were discussing the three offers Shmuel Shayowitz (NMLS#19871) is President and Chief activity, including the Federal Reserve an- relation – as bond yields increase, mortgage (including mine) earlier this week, I asked Lending Offi cer at Approved Funding, a privately held lo- nouncement, which added to an already rates increase - and that is what we experi- him what the other mortgage professionals cal mortgage banker, and direct lender. Approved Fund- busy week in the fi nancial markets. In the enced throughout the day with multiple were suggesting in regards to the upcoming is a mortgage company off ering competitive interest morning, the ADP Employment Report was rate changes from several of our investors. ing Federal Reserve “announcement.” He rates as well as specialty niche programs on all types of released, and it showed that there were By the time this article is published, we will indicated that they made no mention of it Residential and Commercial properties. Shmuel has over 219,000 jobs created in the private sector have a much better indication as to where whatsoever. I also asked if they mentioned 20 years of industry experience including licenses and in July, which exceeded the expectations of mortgage rates are headed. For those shop- anything about the recent spike in the Jap- certifi cations as a certifi ed mortgage underwriter, resi- 173,000. Additionally, June’s employment ping for mortgage rates or looking to buy a anese Bonds, and again, he noted it didn’t dential review appraiser, a licensed real estate agent, and fi gure was revised higher as well. home soon, I highly suggest you reach out come up in conversation. After our call, he direct FHA specialized underwriter. He can be reached via The markets began selling off based to a mortgage professional who knows what did ask them these questions plus some email at [email protected] on those favorable employment numbers this all means. 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NEW PRICE! Move-in ready 4 bedroom / 2.5 bathroom home in the Desirable South of Cedar location. Stunning kitchen, beautifully remodeled with an open concept. Generous living spaces throughout and large bedrooms w/ ﬁ tted closets. Finished basement with rec. room, oﬃ ce/guest room, new full bath, 282 Griggs Avenue, $499,900 high ceilings and ample storage. Many upgrades include: newer roof & gutters, replacement windows, 12-2pm 201-347-3044 Teaneck new pavered front walk, newer hot water heater, multi-zone heating, blown-in insulation, and exterior drainage system. All of this at a tremendous value! Near houses of worship and NYC transportation. Hosted by Edyie Rosenfeld.

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Beautifully renovated classic Tudor set on 151 ft deep property. Slate steps and classic pavers lead into entry hall, double sized living room, French doors to elegant Formal Dining room. Large eat-in kitchen, 515 Standish Road, $599,000 amazing Great Room with Cathedral ceiling & full bath. Glass sliders to large deck and fenced rear 1:00-3:00p 201-692-3700 Teaneck property. Three large bedrooms and full bath on second ﬂ oor as well as surprise bonus space. Walk up to heated/cooled attic currently home oﬃ ce. Hosted by Esther Schlanger.

Just Listed. Storybook English Tudor. 100’ X 100’ Property. 4 Large Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths (incl. master). 583 Wyndham $649,000 Tiled Entry Foyer, Living Room w/Fireplace, Den, Screened Porch, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen w/ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (201) 837-8800 Road, Teaneck Breakfast Area, Mud Room. Finished Basement. New Central A/C. 2 Car Detached Garage.

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