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civil war and unrest. Hundreds of thousands of people were slaughtered during the chaos that ensued, and many fled for their lives. Omar and her family were able to escape to Kenya, and they were then welcomed to the United States. There, this Somali refugee became a U.S. citizen and now serves in the House of Representatives. Most people in this situation, you’d think, would be grateful that they have been given a life of luxury and stature instead of being attacked by rabid soldiers and fearing for their lives in their native country. But Omar, instead of appreciating the good that she’s got, consistently denigrates the U.S. and bashes its president. Suddenly, she’s the expert on immigration – agreeing with her counterpart that immigrants are put in concentration camps at the border (“There are camps and people are being concentrated. This is very simple. I don’t even know why this is a controversial thing for her to say.” Umm…). She’s advocating for people of alternative lifestyles, bashing President Trump when he insisted that only a U.S. flag be flown in a U.S. Embassy (I wonder what happens to those people in Sharia-led nations). She says she’s Trump’s “biggest nemesis” and a “nightmare” for the president. I’d like to propose one thought – and Ilhan Omar is definitely not going to be reading this, so it’s just going to be a(n apple) pie in the sky idea. This year, on July 4th, perhaps this member of Congress – who has been given, literally, a new life in this country – should make a list of five things that the United States and its president does well. It could be that she appreciates her garbage being picked up regularly or her mail coming on time. There’s so much good that our country has done for millennia. Why can’t we focus on that? Why should the American people constantly be bombarded by this immigrant’s hate? This Independence Day let’s focus on the fireworks in the sky and appreciate the country that they represent. To life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Wishing you a wonderful week, Shoshana

am ready for the Fourth of July. I know I’m ready because I’ve been hearing fireworks going off for the past week or so – it seems that everyone around me is itching to start off the festivities early. Finally, it’s here. Years ago, in the bungalow colony, I remember heading down to the tennis court and watching the men shoot off fireworks on July 4th. As a child, it was exciting. The bright lights, the loud sounds, the magic…. In Camp Sternberg, I remember the huge fireworks display over the lake to celebrate the legal holiday. Rabbi Greenwald wasn’t leaving anything to chance – he brought in professionals to build a most-amazing lightshow in the sky that was reflected in the still waters of the lake. Regardless of age, fireworks are a dazzling display. Perhaps that’s why Disney has instituted fireworks shows in their parks at night – they are truly magical and make even octogenarians gasp as they witness the sparkles in the sky. This week, Dr. Lightman’s article is entitled, “‘G-d Bless America,’ Says This Immigrant.” Dr. Lightman was born in South Africa. His telltale accent gives it away. It’s refreshing to hear a foreign-born person in the community appreciate the good that the United States bestows upon its people. Nowadays, it’s become a trend to vilify the United States and harp on what’s wrong with our country. Granted, there are things that need to be changed – and only by seeing the problems or shortcomings can we improve and make changes. But still, people have become so accustomed to seeing the United States’ inadequacies that they forget that there are so many wonderful aspects to our country – and for that, we should be proud and grateful. I’m horrified by the hateful sentiments of Rep. Ilhan Omar – and not just because of her blatant anti-Semitism and the coy way she manages to mollify the establishment without apologizing for perpetrating anti-Jew perceptions. Omar was born in Somalia, which was rife was

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Contents LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

COMMUNITY Readers’ Poll

Community Happenings

NEWS Global

National

Odd-but-True Stories

ISRAEL Israel News

My Israel Home

JEWISH THOUGHT Rabbi Wein

More of the Roses by Rav Moshe Weinberger 60 Parsha in Four by Eytan Kobre

Who Do You Think You Are? by Rabbi Mordechai Yaffe

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PEOPLE The Wandering Jew

Naftali Bennett: Learning from Setbacks in Business and Politics

Wearing Two Uniforms by Avi Heiligman

HEALTH & FITNESS The Hidden Reason Why People Don’t Change by Dr. Deb Hirschhorn

It’s Barbecue Time by Cindy Weinberger, MS RD CDN

“G-d Bless American,” Says This Immigrant by Dr. Hylton I Lightman

FOOD & LEISURE The Aussie Gourmet: Blueberry Scones 86 LIFESTYLES The Ultimate Summer Bucket List

becomes the affordable health care act -Global warming becomes climate change -Illegals in the country are undocumented dreamers -Illegals at the southern border are poor migrants -The N.Y. legislators cheer the destruction of human life under the banner of reproductive rights, while they want to ban the fur industry because it represents cruelty to animals -Traditional Jewish voters are kept in line by threats of concentration camps while the black voting bloc vote is secured by promising “reparations.” The Democratic Party usually “circles the wagons” to protect the party delegates. This time, since there are so many candidates to run for president, with G-d’s help, they will destroy each other and the party, as it now positions itself. Elli Epstein Ocean, NJ Dear Editor, I know that a lot of your readers read your paper when they go upstate for the summer. I want to remind them that country roads are bumpy, curvy, and dark at night. For these reasons, people who wish to take walks on the roads upstate should wear reflectors and walk very close to the sides of the roads, as cars navigating turns can’t al-

Dating Dialogue, Moderated by Jennifer Mann, LCSW 76 Your Money

Can You Stomach This? by Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., CLC, SDS

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HUMOR Centerfold 56 POLITICAL CROSSFIRE Notable Quotes

Ambition on Display – But What Else? by Robert J. Samuelson

The Debates’ Biggest Losers? American Taxpayers by Marc A. Thiessen CLASSIFIEDS

Dear Editor, The speech made by AOC, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York Democrat, comparing illegals to concentration camp victims, has nothing to do with illegals at the southern border or concentration camps. This speech is a well-crafted verbal arrow, aimed at the Jewish voter. These words convey a message – even though you may hear some anti-Semitic words from only a ‘few’ Democrats, don’t even think of leaving the Democratic Party. You must continue to vote and support us. The emotional words, “concentration camp” and especially “never again,” are used as a veiled threat – if you don’t vote Democratic, then you (the Jew) will land up in a concentration camp in this country. In my opinion, considering her age and background, AOC knows nothing about World War II in general and what happened to Jews in particular. The term “never again” has not been used for a long time by anyone. Since she seems to be the current favorite media representative of the Democratic Party, the speech was probably given to her to get the most coverage and attention. Words have power, and the Democratic Party, supported by the main stream media, uses words to create false narratives: -The high cost of health care

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ways see them. I also believe that new drivers should not be driving upstate. New drivers don’t always know how to navigate the numerous curves that come along with upstate driving and don’t always remember to slow down when it’s necessary. Wishing everyone a safe summer! K. Reider Dear Editor, Wow – your article on John Daly this week brought along with it a powerful message: we are all capable of charge. The hardest part of changing is admitting that you need to change, that you were wrong all along. It takes tremendous courage to pivot so dramatically in your life, but it’s doable! Rivky T. Dear Editor, I don’t understand the boy who wrote into the Dating Dialogue this week. He likes Batsheva, his family likes Batsheva, and yet he’s concerned that they won’t want him to marry her because her parents are divorced?! Granted, people like to look into a family situation to ensure that children weren’t abused or traumatized by their parents (even if they are married or if they are divorced) but if Batsheva is so grounded and pleasant, it’s obvious that her parents’ situation didn’t affect her negatively at all. His parents should be jumping for joy that they know fully well what happened here and that they’re not getting into an unknown situation with mechutanim who could portray a perfect life on the outside and have a less-thanperfect situation on the inside. Hey, buddy, you’re old enough to get married, you’re old enough

to tell your parents that this is the woman you’d like to marry. Ruchie Konarski Dear Editor, How sad that our society shuns people and gives people labels when we should be embracing and celebrating individuals for the accomplishments they have made. I was disappointed with the question posed to the dating roundtable this week. The boy who posed the question likes a girl who is friends with his sister. His parents like her too. And yet, he’s concerned because her parents are divorced and he’s heard his parents make comments about how her parents’ divorce will affect her shidduch prospects. But this girl is golden – they know her and like her. Why would something her parents decided on affect her eligibility to be a wonderful spouse and mother? It’s like saying she has one leg shorter than the other and that’s why you don’t want to marry her – oh, whoops, that’s another reason in our society to shun someone – because of their physical appearance. And what about if her father worked hard all his life but never gained millionaire status? Right, another strike against her. We need to stop this. We need to remember that on Tu B’Av, everyone was given a fair chance; no one saw any resumes or looked into bank accounts or family situations. It was only based on the quality of the girl and the boy and how they matched up. Iy”H, we should be zocheh to see many of our wonderful young men and young women find each other and marry in the right time. Shoshana Tregier

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Hong Kong Protests Refuse to Die Down

It’s been over a month since the protests first began. Hong Kong remains wracked by civil strife as hundreds of thousands of demonstrators remain in the streets in the largest protest the island has ever known. On Monday, hundreds of protesters stormed Hong Kong’s parliament building, defaced its walls with graffiti, and chanted epithets against the

government. The protest took place on the same day that Hong Kong marked the 22nd anniversary since ownership of the island was transferred from Britain to China. Angry citizens raised the flag the country had used under British sovereignty. According to Reuters, the protests deteriorated into a full-blown riot after a policeman was documented beating a demonstrator with a baton. Hong Kong residents have been protesting since the local legislature – which is considered a puppet of the Chinese government – attempted to pass legislation allowing the extradition of criminal suspects to China. The law, which has since been scrapped, enraged Hong Kong residents, who see it as undermining their constitutional freedom. While Beijing denies that it is interfering in Hong Kong’s “internal” legislation, protesters view the bill allowing extradition as the latest step on the island’s journey towards being a Chinese puppet. “I came here today to support democracy in Hong Kong,” said Thomas Chen, one of the protesters. “From an economic point of view, it may affect investors’ confidence in Hong Kong and it will have an impact, but today

I come to a much bigger goal – it’s a war for our future.”

Fatal Fire on Russian Submersible Fourteen sailors were killed when a fire broke out on one of the Russian navy’s deep-sea submersibles. Russia’s defense ministry said that the blaze broke out on Monday while the vessel was performing tests in Russia’s territorial waters. It added that the fire was extinguished thanks to the crew’s self-sacrifice. The submersible is now at the Arctic port of Severomorsk, the main base of Russia’s Northern Fleet. The Russian navy uses Priz-class and Bester-class deep water vehicles, which have a hull built of titanium and are capable of operating at a depth of 1,000 meters (3,281 feet). They are transported to the area of operation by a carrier vessel and can operate autonomously for up to 120 hours. This particular vessel is said to have been used to study the seabed. The blaze marks the deadliest

Russian naval incident since 2008, when 20 people died when a firefighting system was accidentally initiated while the Nerpa nuclear-powered submarine of Russia’s Pacific Fleet was undergoing trials. In the deadliest naval incident in post-Soviet Russia, the Kursk nuclear submarine exploded and sank on August 12, 2000, during naval maneuvers in the Barents Sea, killing all 118 crewmembers.

Orangutans: Casualties of the Palm Oil Industry

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gered species, may be the first major great ape species to go extinct. Orangutans, whose name means “people of the forest” in Malay, are rapidly losing the very habitat from which their identity is derived. Across Indonesia and Malaysia, jungles and swamps are being cleared to make room for palm oil plantations. Over 80% of the palm oil produced globally comes from these two nations, and the oil is used for everything from biofuel and cooking to chocolate and lipstick. Last September, Indonesia stopped issuing new licenses for palm oil plantations due to concerns over destroying habitats for endangered species. But in practice, poor villages often continue their efforts to harvest the oil. “They say there is a moratorium, but I can see with my own eyes that land is being lost every day,” said a coordinator for the Sumatra-based Human Orangutan Conflict Response Unit. Since 2012, the group has rescued more than 170 injured orangutans. There are presently fewer than 14,000 Sumatran orangutans. Since orangutan mothers let so much time lapse between births, as they devote eight to nine years to raising each child, this number may continue to rapidly diminish. Many orangutans die in fires set to clear the land. Those who survive often find themselves without food and stray into human-inhabited areas to search for crops, where they may then be shot at or captured by villagers. While selling endangered species is illegal, orangutan babies are sometimes sold as pets or directly to zoos. “We wouldn’t put a human in a cage so small they couldn’t turn around,” said a rescue center keeper. “Why do we do this to orangutans?”

Japan Resumes Commercial Whaling

On Monday, Japan resumed commercial whaling for the first time in 30 years, following its withdrawal from the International Whaling Commission (IWC). The IWC’s ban on commercial whaling went into effect globally in 1986. While Japan had continued its activities regarding “scientific whaling” – a loophole to allow the country’s sale of whale meat – the withdrawal will now see Japanese whalers hunting whale species at risk of endangerment within Japanese coastal waters. However, Japan will not be allowed to continue its so-called “scientific research” hunts in the Antarctic and elsewhere that it had been permitted to conduct as an IWC member. Under this rule, Japan had killed several hundred whales each year since 1986. An open letter signed by celebrities and global conservation organizations urged leaders at the G20 Summit in Osaka to intervene. “Commercial whaling is an inherently and exceptionally cruel practice which has no place in the 21st Century,” it stated. “There is no reliably humane way to kill whales at sea, and exploding harpoons often cause these animals to die slowly and in agony.”

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Caravan Crosses into Canada for Cheaper Meds

To combat the rising price of insulin within the United States, a group known as “Caravan to Canada” drove across the U.S.-Canadian border on Saturday in order to purchase the lifesaving drug at more affordable costs. The “caravan” of approximately 20 people departed from Minneapolis

on Friday and arrived at a Canadian pharmacy on Saturday. One member of the group, Nicole Smith-Holt, said that her 26-year-old son died in June 2017 because he had been forced to ration insulin due to the high costs involved. A study found that insulin prices in the U.S. nearly doubled from 2012 to 2016, with the average annual cost in 2016 around $5,705. According to Quinn Nystrom, a leader of the Minnesota chapter of T1International, a $320 vial of insulin in the U.S. could be purchased in Canada under a different name for just $30. T1International is a non-profit that advocates for increased access to type 1 diabetes medication. In May, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that Canadian pharmacists have witnessed

a “quiet resurgence” of Americans crossing the border in search of more affordable medications.

Russian Floating Power Plant

Russia’s plan to launch a floating nuclear power plant in the Arctic is raising concerns from environmentalists. Known as the Akademik-monosov power plant, the nuclear power plant will be towed next month to the Arc-

tic coast of Siberia in order to provide cheap electricity to remote communities in the mineral-rich region. According to Russia, the 21,000ton plant will then remain off the coast of Chukotka, providing power for the port town and for oil rigs. The plant is expected to produce enough electricity to power a town of 200,000 residents. But the nuclear power plant, which is expected to float on the Arctic Sea near the town of Pebek, in the Far East of Siberia, has also sparked environmental protests in the country, claiming that holding a sensitive nuclear facility in such an isolated region is a recipe for disaster. The concerns include possible flooding similar to what happened at the Fukushima power plant in Japan and the fact that the power plant will

Trump Crosses the DMZ

resident Donald Trump became the first U.S. leader to enter North Korea on Sunday after he walked several steps into the northern part of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the border between North Korea and South Korea. Trump had arrived at the fragile meeting point on the border accompanied by his South Korean counterpart. Trump greeted North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and set foot into the North Korean-controlled area of the DMZ, where they both shook hands. “I did not expect to see you here; you are the first American president to cross the border into North Korea,” Kim told Trump. “Together we will try to join hands to put an end to the past. I will want to use the strong relations between us to advance and help our nations.” Trump replied by inviting Kim to the White House and called the summit a “historic moment.” Following the meeting, Kim said that Trump’s gesture showed that peace between the two nations could be possible. “I think meeting here, two countries that have a hostile past, we are showcasing to the world that we have a new present and we have a positive meeting going forward,” the despot said. The meeting between the two leaders was hastily arranged on Saturday after Trump tweeted Kim Jong-un from the G-20 summit in nearby Japan and suggested that

they meet. “While there, if Chairman Kim of North Korea sees this, I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake his hand and say Hello (?)!” the president tweeted. Trump said he was thankful to Kim for meeting him at the designated area. No one likes to be stood up – even the president of the most powerful country in the world. Because of the hasty invitation, the meet-and-greet was slightly more chaotic than normal sit-downs between world leaders. For one, it wasn’t really a sit-down – they both stood next to each other, shook hands, and posed for photos. After a few minutes of walk-and-talk, the two entered Freedom House on the southern side of the border and sat down there. Additionally, Kim’s security detail was zealous about protecting their leader – perhaps out of fear that his hairstyle would be mussed by the crowd – and stood in the way of photographers and prevented a few reporters and White House staff from entering certain areas. No one was exactly sure how the president wanted to play the meeting – perhaps Trump wasn’t either certain about what was going to occur. The two leaders milled about aimlessly until heading to Freedom House and chatting there for less than an hour. No sitting U.S. president has ever set foot inside of North Korea since armed hostilities ended between the two countries in 1953. While former

Presidents Bill Carter and Jimmy Carter visited Pyongyang, the visits only occurred after both already left office. Barack Obama had visited the heavily fortified armistice line on the border but Trump is now the first and only sitting U.S. leader to enter the rogue state while in the Oval Office. “This has a lot of significance because it means that we want to bring an end to the unpleasant past and try to create a new future, so it’s a very courageous and determined act,” Kim told reporters through an interpreter. “I don’t think this kind of surprise meeting would have happened without the excellent personal relationship between your excellency and me,” he later told Mr. Trump in Freedom House. During the meeting, Trump touted, “Certainly, this was a great day, this was a very legendary, very his-

toric day.” But history would really be made if North Korea would agree to give up its arsenal of nuclear weapons. Trump is looking forward to restarting nuclear talks with the Hermit Kingdom – especially as the elections are looming. Even so, analysts say that Kim is extremely unlikely to give up his nuclear arsenal. In fact, just a few months ago, the dictator lobbed missiles and projectiles at his neighbors, taunting them and the U.S. Even Mr. Trump, amid the lavish praise, injected a word of caution that anything concrete would materialize from his moment. “It’ll be even more historic if something comes out of it,” the president acknowledged. There is one thing we did learn from this epic visit: Kim Jong Un has Twitter and he follows @realdonaldtrump.

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Iran announced on Monday that it exceeded the amount of enriched uranium allowed under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the first time it has flouted the accord since it was signed. The news was first reported by the Iranian Fars news agency, which cited an “informed source.” The story was later denied by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who tweeted that “we have NOT violated the JCPOA.”

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peace with the Jewish State. Khalid bin Ahmad Al Khalifa had called for increased dialogue with Israel during a slew of interviews he gave last week on the sidelines of the Bahrain Economic Conference. His remarks, unprecedented for a senior Arab official, made headlines, leading many in Israel and around the world to wonder if Israel’s covert ties with Bahrain were coming out in the open. Yet Al Khalifa appeared to take back his statements in an interview he gave on Friday with the Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya television station. While he stood by his decision to speak with the Israeli media, Bahrain’s foreign minister clarified that his country was not calling for establishing full diplomatic relations with the Jewish State. “There are those who say this is normalization. This is not normalization. This is not even a step toward normalization,” said Al Khalifa. “You must send the correct message to the person you want to address and solve a problem with. That is the Israeli people.” Al Khalifa added that his country’s role in hosting the economic workshop in Manama did not mean that his government dropped its support for a Palestinian state. “We support the right of the Palestinian people to a state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital,” the minister said. “The Palestinian Authority has a view that we respect and it respects our position.” During the peace summit in Bahrain a few days earlier, Al Khalifa had told the Times of Israel and Israel’s Channel 13 news channel that he recognized Israel’s right to exist

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The Palestinian Authority (PA) arrested businessman Saleh Abu Miaala for taking part at the Bahrain economic summit last week. Officially titled “The Path To Prosperity,” the economic workshop had convened in Bahrain in order to promote U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The PA had vehemently opposed both the deal and the economic workshop and had pressured Palestinians not

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to attend amid claims that the peace plan ignores their aspirations for statehood. According to reports, PA policemen detained Abu Miaala after raiding his home in Hebron on Saturday, shortly after he returned from Bahrain. After taking the businessman into custody, PA police then ransacked his house and confiscated surveillance camera footage from the residence before leaving after IDF troops arrived. Palestinian officers also attempted to arrest another businessman who had also participated in the summit but he managed to escape and remains in hiding. Officially, Abu Miaala was arrested for refusing to serve out a prison term he was sentenced to last year for attacking a Palestinian Authority policeman. However, Fox News reported that he was taken into custody as part of a wave of arrests by the PA designed to intimidate those participating in last week’s economic confab in Bahrain. The effort to punish those who had defied the PA’s instructions not to travel to Bahrain didn’t only end in arrests. Throughout the weekend, a list of Palestinians who had par-

ticipated in the Bahrain conference circulated on social media, drawing heated responses and death threats. Speaking with the Times of Israel, a Palestinian who had attended the Bahrain conference said that he and his counterparts have been persecuted ever since returning to their homes. “We are being pursued and threatened. All of us are in a precarious position,” he said. “Why is it that people working on advancing peace and building a better future receive this type of treatment?”

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hailed the recent economic conference in Bahrain as a “tremendous success.” The conference had taken place last week in Bahrain’s capital city of Manama and featured businessmen from all around the world. The confab was the first stage of Trump’s “Deal of the Century” and encouraged foreign investors to invest in a variety of projects in Judea and Samaria and Gaza. Speaking with the Arab Al Sharq Al Aswat newspaper, Kushner said that the fact that so many entrepreneurs agreed to attend proved that an economic Israeli-Palestinian peace initiative was feasible. While admitting that the parameters of his peace plan differed sharply from previous efforts, Kushner said that the consistent failure of past diplomatic efforts meant that a new approach was needed. “It is a waste of everyone’s time,” Kushner asserted, referring to the history of failed negotiations between the Israel and the Palestinians. “After extensive review, people were very positive about [the plan] and considered it achievable. “As for other issues, this plan is not political,” continued Kushner.

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countries, refuses to recognize the Jewish state over its policies toward the Palestinians. The two countries, however, have reportedly developed covert ties over their shared concern of Iran. At the Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting, which ended on Monday, Katz met with an unnamed “senior UAE official” to discuss “regional issues and relations between the countries,” according to a statement from his office.

The meeting focused on “the need to deal with the Iranian threat related to the nuclear issue, missile development, Iran’s support for terrorism in the region, and the violence employed by Iran against the interests of the region,” the statement said. The two officials also discussed cooperation and bolstering economic ties, especially in the fields of high-tech, energy, agriculture and water.

The statement said Katz also presented his “Tracks for Regional Peace” initiative, a proposal to link Israel’s rail network through Jordan to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, opening the countries to travel and trade, and giving Arab states access to Israel’s Mediterranean ports. Katz presented the plan last year during a conference in Oman, another Gulf state which has no formal ties with Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Oman and met with the country’s ruler in October, a month before Katz’s visit. The foreign minister said his trip to Abu Dhabi marked “a significant advancement” in ties between Israel and countries in the Middle East. He also promised to advance Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “normalization through strength policy that we’re leading, whether in the fields of defense and intelligence or in civilian affairs.” Katz’s visit to the UAE was the third by an Israeli minister to the emirate since October. During his tenure, Netanyahu has pushed to develop ties with the Gulf states, which, like Israel, view Iran as a major threat. The only Arab countries Israel has formal ties with are Egypt and Jordan. Katz’s trip also came amid other signs of a gradual thaw in ties between Israel and Arab states, such as last week’s U.S.-sponsored conference in Bahrain to roll out the Trump administration’s peace plan. According to a New Yorker report last year, Israel has maintained a clandestine but extremely close relationship with the UAE for over two decades, with their ties focused heavily on intelligence sharing and security cooperation, including potential arms deals. In 1996, Israel officially opened “trade offices” in Oman and Qatar, which have since closed, but the Jewish state has never had formal ties with the Emirates.

Bank Leumi CEO Steps Down On Sunday, CEO Rakefet Russak-Aminoach of Bank Leumi Le-Israel announced that she will be stepping down from the nation’s biggest bank by market capital. Russak-Aminoach, 53, is the third CEO of Israel’s five largest banking groups to announce a de-

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will become a global standard for evaluating how vulnerable companies are to cyberattacks.

In 2016, Israel passed a law capping executive compensation in financial institutions, including banks and insurance firms, at NIS 2.5 million ($700,000) a year, or no more than 44 times the net salary of the lowest worker in the company. Before the cap, top CEO banking salaries reached as much as 8 million shekels a year. Such generous pay is “unjustifiable and beyond all reason,” Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon said at the passing of the law curbing executive pay in the financial sector. The curbs and increased scrutiny on bankers’ activities were set in the wake of public outrage at the high salaries paid out to bankers even as banks wrote off colossal debts of millions

of shekels belonging to business moguls with whom they cozied up to. A cross-party parliamentary commission of inquiry set up in 2017 said earlier this year that these bank bailouts for failed tycoons have cost the Israeli public billions of shekels. Yet detractors of the law, mainly representatives of the financial industry, warned at the time of a brain drain from the financial sector toward other industries in which limits were not imposed. And that, it appears, is coming true: the combination of capped salaries and increased scrutiny is turning these CEOs away. “The capping of salaries is definitely a wrong move once this regulation was imposed only on the financial sector,” noted Yaniv Pagot, an economist and head of strategy at the Ayalon Group, an institutional investor. “In the long run this will cause damage and mean that first choice candidates won’t be leading our most important and sensitive banking institutions.” The Israeli banking system is dominated by five main groups: Bank Leumi, Bank Hapoalim, Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank Ltd., Israel Dis-

count Bank and First International Bank of Israel Ltd. At the end of 2018 the five banks jointly showed a 9.4 percent rise in net interest income to NIS 30.7 billion ($8.6 billion) and a 2% rise in net profit, to NIS 9.3 billion. Once notorious for inefficiency and unbreakable strong labor unions, Israeli banks have over the years managed to become more efficient through the use of technology and by downsizing workers and branches.

Court: Met Can Keep Picasso Taken from Jews A U.S. court has ruled that the Metropolitan Museum of Art can keep a disputed painting sold by a European Jewish couple at a bargain in order to fund their escape from the Nazis.

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In the ruling, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit decided that a distant great-grandniece of the original owner had waited too long to demand the return of Picasso masterpiece known as The Actor.

Considered one of the most famous paintings in the world, The Actor is a work by the Spanish painter Pablo Picasso and is currently valued at $100 million. It was once owned by Paul and Alice Leffmann, two German Jews who sold the expensive artwork in 1938 for only $12,000 in order to fund their escape from Italy.

Laurel Zuckerman, the Leffmann’s great-grandniece, had sued the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2010, contending that her ancestors were forced into the sale in order to flee for their lives and that the transaction should be voided as a result. The court rejected Zuckerman’s claims, citing the long period of time that elapsed since the sale and the fact that the Leffmanns never attempted to obtain restitution for the sale of the painting. “Indeed, over seventy years passed between the sale of the painting in 1938 and Zuckerman’s demand that the Met return the Painting in 2010,” wrote Judge Chief Judge Katzmann. “This is not a case where the identity of the buyer was unknown to the seller or the lost property was difficult to locate. “Neither the Leffmanns nor their heirs made a demand for the Painting until 2010. This delay was unreasonable, and it prejudiced the Met.”

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The leak sprung in 2004, when an oil platform was damaged by a mudslide after Hurricane Ivan hit the Gulf of Mexico. A number of pipes and wells sank to the ocean floor and were partially buried by mud and sediment. To respond to the leak, Taylor Energy tried to cap nine of the wells and place containment domes over three of the plumes in 2008. That same year, Taylor Energy ceased production and drilling and liquidated its oil and gas assets. According to their website, the company now exists solely to respond to the spill, and it maintains that any oil and gas now leaking at the site is coming from oil-soaked sediment and bacterial breakdown of the oil. However, this new study “shows [the oil] is in fact coming from the reservoirs, from these oil pipes, and not from the remnant oil at the bottom of the ocean,” Andrew Mason, one of the study’s authors, said. He stated the importance of authorities needing to go in and plug the remaining 16 wells. “This has been a good step forward in definitively saying what’s going on at this site so we can move on from saying, ‘There’s no problem,’ to saying, ‘All right, there’s a problem and how do we fix it now?’” said Mason. Taylor Energy, meanwhile, has claimed that further intervention may be detrimental and could lead to the release of more oil into the environment.

New Jersey Rejects Tax Hike on the Rich

Finance experts are warning that New Jersey’s efforts to hike taxes on millionaires will send the state’s wealthier residents fleeing to greener pastures. In recent days, New Jersey’s State Legislature rejected a tax increase proposed by Democratic Governor Phil Murphy. Ostensibly an attempt to reduce inequality, the new measure would have imposed a 10% tax on those making over $1 million. While the measure was ultimately rejected, many say that the bill was only the beginning of an effort by New Jersey Democrats to hike the tax burden on wealthy New Jersey residents. With New Jersey’s current income tax already at 8%, residents warn that additional taxes will cause a significant number of them to pick up and move elsewhere. “They can’t tax us anymore; the middle class is getting wiped out,” New Jersey resident Joe Piscopo told FOX Business. While Florida and Nevada remain popular destinations for those fleeing exorbitant taxes, another potential tax haven for disgruntled New Jersians is Pennsylvania due to the relative short distance between the two states. Adding to Pennsylvania’s viability is the reciprocal personal income tax agreement the state has with New Jersey. Under the terms of the deal, Pennsylvania residents employed in New Jersey do not have to pay New Jersey taxes, potentially enabling the wealthy to keep their jobs while paying less each month in taxes. New Jersey’s battle with the rich comes as Americans nationwide are increasingly looking to flee states with a high tax burden, particularly New York and California. In 2018, more people moved to Florida than any other states, with New York contributing the highest share of residents – 63,772. With 452,580 New Yorkers leaving the Empire State in the past year, the state is suffering

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the third biggest outflow of any of the 50 states, with tax-heavy California topping the list. Yet despite the numbers, not everyone is convinced that high taxes are at fault for New York and California’s negative population influx. “Some academic research shows that high taxes are chasing the rich to lower-tax states, and anecdotes of tax-fleeing billionaires abound,” conceded CNBC analyst Robert Frank. “But other studies say there is little evidence showing that the rich move solely for tax purposes. Millionaires and billionaires who move from the high-tax states in the Northeast to Florida, for instance, may be drawn by the sunshine, lifestyle, and retirement culture, in addition to lower taxes.”

Arizona Says No to Nike

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey tweeted on Tuesday that he will order the state’s commerce authority to withdraw all financial incentive dollars for Nike in the state after the shoe company said it’s dropping its Betsy Ross American flag sneakers. Nike has been planning to build a manufacturing plant on metro Phoenix’s west side, which was expected to bring 500 jobs to the area, The Arizona Republic reported on Monday. The city had agreed to waive up to nearly $1 million in fees and reimburse up to $1 million for the jobs it will create. On Monday night, Nike said it was pulling the sneakers, which featured an early American flag designed by Betsy Ross in celebration of the July Fourth holiday. The decision followed a complaint from former NFL football player Colin Kaepernick, who pointed to the flag’s use during a period slavery, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. There also have been reports of the flag’s use by extremist groups, according to the paper. “It is a shameful retreat for the company. American businesses should be proud of our country’s history, not abandoning it,” wrote Ducey on Twitter. “Nike has made its decision, and now we’re making ours. I’ve ordered the Arizona Commerce

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in what he says was a protest against racial injustice. Kaepernick has not played in the league since that 2016 season after the San Francisco 49ers failed to re-sign the former quarterback. He then filed collusion grievances against the league, which have since been settled. Last year, Nike featured Kaepernick as part of its 30th anniversary of its iconic “Just Do It” campaign.

San Fran to Ban E-Cig Sales Last week, San Francisco Mayor London Breed signed an ordinance that effectively bans e-cigarette sales within the city – the first of its kind in the United States. The city’s board of supervisors

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passed the measure unanimously last Tuesday. Breed signed the ordinance on Friday. The policy will take another seven months to become fully implemented. According to the measure, the policy becomes “effective” 30 days after being signed, and it becomes “operative” six months after that.

The ordinance says “no person shall sell or distribute an electronic cigarette to a person in San Francisco” unless that product has undergone premarket review by the US Food and Drug Administration. To date, none have. The edict includes sales in brickand-mortar stores, as well as online sales shipped to a San Francisco address. The ordinance also applies to flavored tobacco products in addition to e-cigarettes. The measure does not ban the use of vapes among people 21 and older. Breed’s signature comes after she

spoke in support of the ordinance ahead of the vote last week. “There is so much we don’t know about the health impacts of these products, but we do know that e-cigarette companies are targeting our kids in their advertising and getting them hooked on addictive nicotine products,” Breed said. This puts San Francisco – where leading e-cig maker Juul Labs is headquartered – at the center of a heated debate. City officials have cited vapes’ popularity among youth as a key reason for introducing these measures. But critics of the ordinance say it could harm businesses and remove what some groups describe as a less-harmful alternative for adult smokers. The policy also sets the stage for what could be a longer clash over e-cig regulation. In a statement last week, Juul spokesman Ted Kwong described Juul’s plans to support “new strict regulation and enforcement, instead of prohibition.” The company’s proposals include electronic age verification technology, limiting the amount of the product that can be purchased at one time, and city permits for online sellers of vaping products. The

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AG Earmarks $10M to Fight Crime in Alaska

U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr recently announced that he will earmark $10 million in emergency money to Alaska in order to help the isolated state fight its spiraling crime rate. The funds will come from the Justice Department’s Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program and will be used mainly to hire, train, and outfit additional police officers. Another $4.5 million will be given to Alaska at the end of this month to hire 20 new law enforcement officers in rural Alaskan villages. In addition, the Department of Justice has set aside $14 million to build child advocacy centers in Alaska and other public safety efforts. When announcing the move, Barr said that he made the decision after visiting the state in May to witness the challenges facing law enforcement firsthand. “In May, when I visited Alaska, I witnessed firsthand the complex, unique, and dire law enforcement challenges the State of Alaska and its remote Alaska Native communities are facing,” said Barr in a statement. “With this emergency declaration, I am directing resources where

they are needed most and needed immediately to support the local law enforcement response in Alaska Native communities, whose people are dealing with extremely high rates of violence.” The push to ramp up law enforcement in Alaska comes amid a spiraling crime rate in the rural state. The biggest state by square miles, Alaska has only 750,000 residents, resulting in a severe dearth of law enforcement personnel. Currently suffering from the highest crime rate per capita in the U.S., state officials have been pleading with the federal government to intervene. “Criminal Justice in our communities is really an issue,” said Richard Peterson during a meeting with Barr in May. The head of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, Peterson detailed the numerous challenges Alaskans face from the lack of trained police available. “If a moose gets shot out of season, in three hours three wildlife law enforcement folks will be there. A young Tlingit girl is murdered and it can take 19 hours,” said Peterson. “There’s a true disparity there, and that’s a reality.”

Angels Pitcher Dies at 27

On Monday, Tyler Skaggs, pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, passed away. He was 27 years old. The left-hander had posted a photo on Sunday of himself and teammates in cowboy hats for their weeklong trip to Texas where he was set to start on the Fourth of July holiday. He was found unresponsive in his hotel room in Texas. Skaggs was “an important part of the Angels Family,” the team said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Carli, and his entire family during this devastating time.” Skaggs, who would have turned 28 on July 13 and was married just seven months ago, had been a regular in the Angels’ starting rotation

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The New York Mets were honored in Queens on Saturday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their 1969 championship season. The festivities started with a re-enactment of the 1969 World Series parade before Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves, led by Mr. and Mrs. Met. Many of the players rode in old-fashioned Ford convertibles behind them. Later, members of the Miracle Mets – including Jerry Koosman, Jerry Grote, Ron Swoboda, Art Shamsky and others – were given keys to the city during a pregame ceremony by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. “It’s one of the most iconic teams in the history of baseball and I think we all appreciate how special that was,” Shamsky told WCBS Radio. “It’s just a great day and a great time for all of us.” Prior to the 1969 Mets team, the franchise was seen as losing one, having never won a championship. But 1969 changed that perception – flipping the team from chumps to champions.

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league career with 13 appearances over two seasons for the Diamondbacks. The Angels reacquired him in December 2013, and he won 25 games over five seasons with the club. Skaggs started a career-high 24 games last season, going 8-10 with a 4.02 ERA. He missed playing time in April this season with a sprained ankle but came back strong.

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among the five justices that make up the court’s conservative majority. Throughout a legal career spanning decades, Roberts has consistently defended legal principles held dear by Republicans, such as the supremacy of the Constitution and judicial restraint. Yet a recent string of rulings has caused conservatives to wonder if Roberts has, in fact, changed his legal and ideological spots. Last week, Roberts cast the deciding vote to prevent President Donald Trump from adding a question in the 2020 census regarding citizenship. With the legality of the question a hot-button issue, Robert’s support of striking down the question gifted immigration advocates a major victory. The ruling was not Roberts’ first time siding with the court’s liberal wing. Throughout the current Supreme Court session, Roberts has rankled conservatives with a vote to upholding regulatory power and to strike down a restrictive abortion law in Louisiana. With Roberts having cast the decisive vote in 2012 that upheld Obamacare as constitutional, conservatives have ben accusing the ju-

rist of crossing the lines to join the court’s four liberal judges. “I’m for impeaching the Chief Justice for lying to all of us about his support of the Constitution. He is responsible for Robertscare and now he is angling for vast numbers of illegal residents to help Dems hold Congress. Enough Deception from GOP judges on the Constitution,” tweeted American Conservative Union chairman Matt Schlapp last week. Schlapp’s tongue-in-cheek sentiments were echoed by a slew of right-wing activists and public figures, including former Trump advisor Sebastian Gorka, who bashed Roberts for “betraying the constitution again.” While conservatives are disappointed that they are not getting the right-wing majority they hoped for with the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the bench last year, Roberts claims that nothing in his legal jurisprudence has changed. “We do not sit on opposite sides of an aisle, we do not caucus in separate rooms, and we do not serve one party or one interest. We serve one nation,” Roberts said in October.

10 Killed in Texas Motel 6 to Pay Plane Crash $10M for Sharing Guest Data

On Sunday, tragedy came from the sky as a plane in Addison, Texas, plunged to the ground, killing all ten aboard. The private plane was leaving the airport when it veered into the hangar and burst into flames. Two members of the flight crew were killed instantly, as were the eight passengers aboard. The Federal Aviation Administration will begin its own investigation of the crash. Members of the National Transportation Safety Board arrived in Texas on Sunday to commence an investigation. The plane was scheduled to fly from Addison – about 15 miles north of Dallas – to St. Petersburg, Florida, before it crashed.

The Motel 6 hotel chain has announced that it will pay $10 million to settle a lawsuit over its habit of sharing guest data with immigration authorities. Under the terms of the deal, the hotel giant will increase compensation to those who were deported as a result of its actions to $200,000, up from the previous $100,000. In cases in which the victims don’t collect the settlement money, Motel 6 will donate the damages to four non-profit groups that assist Latinos with immigration-related legal issues. In addition, Motel 6 committed that company personnel will not

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notify law enforcement of its guests suspected of being illegal immigrants for the next three years. In announcing the decision, Motel 6 apologized for the actions of company managers that systematically called immigration authorities on guests whom they suspected had entered the United States illegally. “Motel 6 fully recognizes the seriousness of the situation and accepts full responsibility for both compensating those who were harmed and taking the necessary steps to ensure that we protect the privacy of our guests. Since this issue emerged, we’ve taken strong action to make sure a similar issue never happens again in the future,” said the company in a statement. The move follows a similar $12 million settlement Motel 6 reached with plaintiffs in April in Washington. The company has been fighting legal action ever since it became public that it had given the names and personal data of over 1,400 guests in recent years to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE), primarily in areas such as Arizona that were known transit points for undocumented immigrants.

have a history of brawling and it was not long before the competing rallies on Saturday in downtown Pioneer Courthouse Square deteriorated into violence. As the event spiraled out of control, police declared a civil disturbance and unlawful assembly and ordered the crowds to disperse. The Portland Police Department said in a statement that three people were arrested for assault and accused Antifa members of attacking passerby “with a substance similar to quick-drying cement.” According to the police, “During today’s events, there were multiple assaults reported, as well as projectiles thrown at demonstrators and officers,” the police said in a statement. “There were also reports of pepper spray and bear spray being used by people in the crowd. Officers deployed pepper spray during the incident. There were reports of individuals throwing ‘milkshakes’ with a substance mixed in that was similar to a quick-drying cement. One subject was arrested for throwing a substance during the incident.”

The Damage of Secondhand Journalist Attacked by Left- Drinking Wing Mob in Portland Journalist Andy Ngo was viciously beaten by a mob belonging to the radical left-wing group Antifa during a street fight in Portland, Oregon, over the weekend. Ngo, a conservative writer for the Quillete newspaper, is seen on numerous videos being pummeled by black-clad protesters. In one viral clip, Ngo was lying on the ground while masked demonstrators repeatedly kicked him and hurled bricks onto his prone body. Ngo was eventually rescued by authorities and evacuated to the hospital, where he tweeted pictures of his bloody face and neck. “I just got beat up by the crowd,” wrote Ngo. “I was in the middle of the street and they stole my GoPro and punched me several times in my face and my head. I’m bleeding.” The assault came amid pitched street battles between the right-wing Proud Boys and Antifa. Both groups

Rather than the drinkers themselves, the real victims suffering from the effects of alcoholism are often those nearby such as friends and family. That was the conclusion of a recent study carried out by the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. According to the findings, 53 million people, or 20% of the total U.S. population, admitted that they had experienced damage from someone else’s drinking. During the study, 8,750 adults were asked in 2015 if they had experienced any harm resulting from alcohol consumption of others over the preceding 12 months. The definitions of harm included being assaulted, threats, traffic accidents, family problems, and property damage.

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After analyzing the data, researchers found that 21% of females and 23% of males admitted to being a victim of at least one of the aforementioned experiences, with harassment being the most common. For women, the most prevalent issues were marital or financial problems resulting from alcoholic behavior of a loved one, while men suffered predominantly from traffic violations or property damage. Researchers cautioned that the numbers may be even higher than reported, as the study only focused on negative experiences over the preceding year. “One thing to think about with the one-in-five number is that it is only limited to a snapshot in time of about a year. So probably more people have actually been harmed by someone else’s drinking at other times in their life,” said Katherine Karriker-Jaffe, a researcher at the Alcohol Research Group at the Public Health Institute and the author of the study. “So it might be an underestimate of the negative impacts of alcohol on people other than the drinker,” she added.

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Got a ticket in Las Vegas? No problem – as long as you have a pencil on you. This week, the Las Vegas City Council announced a month-long plan to allow parking tickets in the city to be paid with donations of

school supplies. Offenders wishing to dissolve their tickets need to submit new school supplies equal or greater than the value of their fine. In other words, if you have a surplus of pencils, pens, erasers, dry erase markers, index cards, copy paper, paper towels, disinfecting wipes, rulers, scissors, or sticky notes at home and parked a bit too long at the meter on your last trip to LV, then you’re in luck. The city will be donating the supplies to Teachers’ Exchange, a nonprofit associated with the Public Education Foundation. Sounds like erasers can erase all kinds of things.

The Hamburglar

A ravenous thief broke into two restaurants last week and helped himself to more than just cash. Patrick Benson recently broke into a Wendy’s in Florida and grilled a burger for himself and ate it before stealing the restaurant’s safe. He also broke into another restaurant and chowed down there and tried to get inside a gas station but wasn’t able to get inside. According to a press release by the Martin County’ Sheriff’s Office, “A suspect coined as the modern day Hamburglar doesn’t appear to have any problem making himself right at home after breaking into local food establishments to make himself a burger. The suspect has been successful at forcing his way into two restaurants, cooking himself some dinner – then stealing what he can’t consume.” The “snack and pack burglar” left behind hundreds of dollars in damage, as he used a brick to shatter windows to gain access to the establishments. Benson has been arrested

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by police and has been charged with burglary, grand theft, and attempted burglary. He is now sitting in jail, and there are no decent burgers on the menu there.

Half-Baked

Last week, a woman in Walmart consumed half a cake while shopping in the store. When she got to the register, though, she refused to pay for the whole cake – after all, only half of the cake was left. Shouldn’t she only have to pay for half? Despite the cashier’s confusion to the woman’s half-baked reasonings, when police arrived to ascertain what the woman’s problem was, she had ended up paying for the whole cake. Walmart, though, has banned her from the store. After all, this is a case of having your cake and eating it too.

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Sergio Bodini is a newsworthy individual. The Italian man has been collecting newspapers since he was ten years old. Back then, he had a class project about newspapers, and he “fell in love with journalism.” Now, decades later, newspapers have earned him headlines as Sergio was recently awarded a Guinness World Record for his

collection of 1,444 different titles of papers from 115 different countries, making him the recordholder for the largest collection of newspapers of different titles. The paper-phile keeps his collection of newspapers in plastic boxes in a temperature-controlled cellar. “When I’m arranging my collection and renewing the inventory,” Sergio shared, “I feel really good. I love the idea of having tangible proof of memories like honeymoons, business trips, holidays, etc.,” he said. Um, Sergio, welcome to the 21st century.

Party for a Pothole

Frank Sereno is making lemonade out of lemons. For the past three months, his street had been the home of a pothole that sprung up in March but had not yet been fixed. Despite repeated requests to officials in Kansas City, the pothole was still taking up significant space in the street. And so, Frank decided to celebrate the pothole’s longevity: he bought a slice of cake – red, white and blue! – lit a candle, and made a party for his hole-y addition. “I just wanted to share it and say, ‘Hey guys, help me celebrate this pothole’s three-month birthday.’ Just to make light of it,” Sereno told USA Today about his Facebook post. Well, his posting got the attention of some very important people: a few days later, the public works department lumbered down to his street and filled the pothole near his home. Now, Frank’s lobbying for other potholes in the area to be filled. He says that they’re dangerous – especially when he rides his motorcycle. The pothole which has been filled in front of Frank’s home will now be celebrated in a different way – Frank says he plans on throwing a different party this time which will include his neighbors. And hopefully lots more cake.

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Community MAY Eagles Soar in JV Softball Championship

By Mordechai Ross

sunny June Friday saw the conclusion of the Junior Varsity MYHSAL inter-yeshiva softball league in an epic showdown between the 1st place MAY Eagles and the 2nd place YDE Cougars. With much tension in the air, the championship game began as the Eagles took the field and kept their opponents scoreless before being turned down themselves. The stalemate

continued through 4 innings, neither team making an error, but neither team scoring. In the top of the 5th inning the Cougars struck first, adding 2 runs and holding the Eagles scoreless once again. In the bottom of the 6th, with only one inning left to play and down 2-0, the Eagles rallied. Hitting back to back doubles, they brought the lead to within one run. With the bases loaded, two outs, two strikes and

the score 2-1 in favor of the Cougars, Yaakov Liviem blasted a double off the wall, bringing all three baserunners home and giving MAY a 4-2 lead to ultimately win the game! “The craziest game I’ve ever seen,” said a fan. “In softball, anything can happen.” After accepting the trophy, Coach Zack Kessler commented, “I can’t even express how proud I am of my guys. They battled through game af-

ter game, no matter the conditions, just giving it everything they got, and going undefeated to win it all.” It has been quite a year for the JV Eagles who won the Mesivta Football League championship as well and look to add to their growing trophy case in the oncoming year. As expressed by shortstop and quarterback Moshe Bistritsky, “It has been unbelievable and I can’t wait to do it all again next year.”

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Five Towns “Younite” for RCCS Campaign Continues

ess than a month after kicking off its annual Five Towns campaign, RCCS continued its Five Towns Younite campaign, with events in both Cedarhurst and North Woodmere. The events were a culmination of a monthlong campaign and were truly successful and memorable. On Sunday, June 23, the Cedarhurst community opened its heart to RCCS by attending the annual Cedarhurst breakfast at the home of Yossi and Deena Eisenberger. The overflowing crowd was treated to a heartfelt speech by Rabbi Yaakov Feitman, Rav of Kehilas Beis Yehuda Tzvi. Rabbi Feitman implored the crowd to support RCCS, as he had personally witnessed the great work of this wonderful organization. After Rabbi Feitman’s speech, the attendees were introduced

to the Nagel family, a local Cedarhurst family. The Nagel’s youngest child Libby was diagnosed with cancer at the young age of three. She had gone into remission only to have the cancer return, this time to her brain. The family, then living in Australia, was advised to come to America to Sloan Kettering Memorial hospital to help Libby. RCCS, though its insurance premium program and other financial assistance grants, ensured that not only did Libby get the best medical care but that the family was able to stay on their feet and not drown in the overwhelming costs associated with this terrible disease. Eli Levin closed out the beautiful event with heartwarming and inspirational melodies. On Wednesday, June 26, Dovy and Suri Schwadel opened their home to RCCS

and the entire North Woodmere community, with their annual BBQ and Avraham Fried Concert. The exquisite décor, sponsored by Lux event; the food delicious food, sponsored by The Carving Block; and the refreshing ices, sponsored by Rita’s; added to the tremendous flavor and ambiance of this first class event. Over 200 came out in support of RCCS and went home happy and inspired.

As usual, Avraham Fried, with the accompaniment of the Zemiros choir, was at the top of his game, as the teeming crowd enjoyed a trip down memory lane with him singing the classics like “Aderaba,” “Don’t Hide from Me,” and “My Fellow Jew.” This BBQ was the first of the season for the North Woodmere community, and I am sure that it will be talked about for many months to come.

RCCS thanks the committee members of each event, who helped to ensure that each event was well attended and successful. Additionally, the organization thanks all those who came out to either of these events in support of the vital work of RCCS. For more information about this great organization or to donate, you can visit www.rccscancer.org or call 718-722-2002.

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Rabbi Shlomo & Karen Hochberg Farewell Shabbat

ow do you honor and pay tribute to true pillars of a community? To properly thank leaders who have dedicated the past 30 years to an extended family of over a thousand? To capture the heartfelt emotion and feelings of generations of families? The Young Israel of Jamaica Estates decided to plan a Shabbat, filled with programming and events designed to express the community’s love and appreciation to the Hochbergs. The name “YIJE Family Reunion Shabbat” was chosen to depict the sentiment of the weekend. For 30 years, Rabbi Shlomo and Karen Hochberg have been synonymous with the Young Israel of Jamaica Estates. Over the years, hundreds, if not thousands, have been touched and inspired by them, passing through the walls of the YIJE. After Shabbat, the rabbi shared the following message: “Your palpable love, which we have felt throughout these 30 years and for 26 hours this past Shabbos in our YIJE family home was truly overwhelming, meaningful and uplifting for us – and so deeply appreciated.” To set the stage for Shabbat, YIJE invited anyone who had been a part of the local community, dating back 30 years, to join and participate in the Shabbat program. The rabbi and Karen are modest and humble beyond compare, prefer to avoid the spotlight and deflect credit that is justly due them in favor of others. The reaction was overwhelming. Very quickly, acceptances began to pour in; over 800 people responded and the journey began. The aim was to somehow deliver a Shabbat that would be remembered forever and provide an opportunity for each person to connect with the rabbi and rebbetzin over the short 26-hour timeframe. The Friday night Oneg commenced with over 200 YIJE now adult “alumni,” who returned for Shabbat, enjoying singing and socializing. Although no real speeches were given, dozens of alums stood up, one-by-one, and shared thoughts and memories with the room, although speaking directly to the rabbi and Karen. Person after person expressed their thanks and appreciation to a couple who helped shape their perception and attitude toward Torah, Jewish communal leadership, chessed and family. Tears were shed, hugs were given, smiles

returned, and it set a high bar for the remainder of Shabbat. Shabbat morning began with Rabbi Josh Goller of YI of West Hempstead, former assistant rabbi of YIJE for nine years, leading a pre-tefillah shiur and offering divrei bracha. As the sanctuary continued to fill up, 613, the award-winning Jewish a cappella group, provided an atmosphere of ruach with a spirited Shacharit and continued to enhance the program throughout Shabbat. As tefillah progressed, not a single open seat remained in the sanctuary and the overflow rapidly became standing-room only. When Sam Herskowitz, president of YIJE, stood to introduce the rabbi, the room was completely silent, with the kahal waiting on each and every word. “Rabbi and Karen,” Sam began, “we entitled this weekend the YIJE family reunion. You

events and meals we have shared. It was immediately a lasting memory and one that will not soon be forgotten. Rabbi Hochberg then led the Mussaf service for the hundreds of congregants who enthusiastically joined in his beautiful and inspiring signature melodies. With perfect, sunny weather outside, an expansive sumptuous kiddush continued on the closed street in front of the shul. After a short break for a private family lunch, a mid-afternoon decadent chocolate dessert buffet ensued later in the day. Throughout Shabbat, more than 50 past and present members stood up in front of the room, and in less than 2 minutes each, shared deep, emotional and personal memories – happy, uplifting, thankful and expressive – with the rabbi and Karen. Each shared story added to the feeling of a close-knit family.

are our family. Look at how many of us are here. How many generations. How many children. Our children are your children and our grandchildren are your grandchildren. It is a reminder that our relationship is forever – regardless of geographic distance or frequency of interaction.” He then surprised the room by not only dedicating the chair on the bima to Rabbi Hochberg, but by also naming him Rabbi Emeritus for life. It was one of many wonderful moments for the community, showering the rabbi and Karen with love and appreciation for their friendship, dedication and leadership. Next, Rabbi Hochberg’s moving words kept the room entranced. “We have felt your love,” he began, “and we hope you have felt our love for these 30 years and we know that our love for our YIJE family transcends space and time.” He spoke of the acts of chessed and service, the learning, simchas and tragedies we have shared, the words of affirmation and the emotional gifts exchanged, the friendships forged,

Later in the day, Arthur Quint, chairman of the planning committee, shared the following sentiments with an overflowing room during Shalosh Seudot. “Rabbi, you mean so much to all of us, but above all, you have been our inspiration – inspiring us in ways too profound to express in words, in a myriad of ways, too large to enumerate in number. Karen, by instilling in us the importance of the mitzvah of chessed, you have ensured we have a vessel to store this inspiration. We promise you to continue to extend your example of gmilat chassadim, so that this inspiration remains secure in our hearts forever.” As the room continued to fill to capacity and beyond, the Rebbetzin stood up and took the podium to share her thoughts. After hearing from so many people over the course of Shabbat, it was an emotional moment before she ever uttered a word. Karen Hochberg has been an anchor to the YIJE community since day one, and in addition to being a friend, confidant and rebbetzin, she led scores of shul initiatives

such as the 5K Run for Israel, years of Family Mitzvah Mornings for those in need, an annual Clothing Sale and so many other programs – always with energy, positivity and enthusiasm. Karen began by sharing that “family connections can’t be severed by time or distance and one never says goodbye to family, whether they move across town or across continents.” After taking a moment, she continued, “It’s been an incredible journey. We’ve shared the intensities of life – times of intense joy and those of intense sorrow, as well as sharing the day-to-day, experiencing life together as an amazing community that has become our home, a home that we’ve all built together.” As she neared the end of her remarks, Karen concluded on a heartfelt note. “It’s the understatement of the century to say we will miss you all terribly and everything about YIJE. We’ve had the supreme privilege of watching generations unfold as we’ve strived together, hands, hearts and minds, to make YIJE the best it could be.” Looking around the room, it was clear the congregation felt not only the intensity of the moment, but the love being shared, as eyes were both red and moist. As Shabbat ended, a musical havdala, led by long-time member Sandy Shmuely and supported by 613 turned the evening into a lively and emotional experience. The crowd broke into dancing at havdalah, not wanting the feeling of this Shabbat to end. A slideshow displayed 30 years of memories on a large screen in the ballroom. A large mural of family photos was presented to the Hochbbergs along with a YIJE Family Photo Album published in their honor and distributed to the entire membership. Rabbi Shlomo and Karen Hochberg may be physically moving from Jamaica Estates, but they are not “leaving” and will forever be tied to their ever-expanding YIJE family and the greater community. For more information about the Young Israel Jamaica Estates and Family Reunion Shabbat, visit www. yije.org or call 718-479-7500.

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The Avnet Adventure Begins

A Wedding to Remember by Devorah Schreier

undreds of strangers instantly became brothers and sisters to Marianny and Julio recently in the Young Israel of Forest Hills. After two years of learning and preparing, Julio Salazar (now Yaakov) and Marianny Loveras (now Leah) completed their conversion process to Judaism and celebrated their wedding together on June 20 in the Young Israel of Forest Hills. Rabbi Ashie Schreier and his congregants took this opportunity to showcase to the couple what the Jewish people are all about. Congregants of the shul treated this wedding as their own and even took off from work to help prepare for this big event. From the flowers to the food, to the chuppah, they worked very hard to make sure this wedding would run smoothly. Within hours of the invitation being sent around through the many group chats and email lists that exist, phone calls and checks came flying in to help support this amazing

wedding. It became more than just a wedding in the Young Israel of Forest Hills, it became a wedding in the hearts of all of the Jewish people. Rolling off of everyone’s lips was the phrase, “mi ke’amcha Yisroel,

who is like the nation of Israel,” a nation where doing good is the bond that can unite everyone together. Giving is a two-way street, and although it seems like Marianny and Julio were the recipients of all of the gifts, perhaps everyone involved in this wedding gained more. The couple taught everyone what it means to truly commit to something and reminded everyone that they are so lucky to be a part of this amazing nation. After the chuppah, which was accompanied by Eitan Katz and his wonderful music, the floor in the main shul was shaking from the jumping crowd filled with pure joy to be there. This amazing wedding was following the holiday of Shavuos, the time that the Jews as a nation accepted the Torah, and this wedding was really just an extension of that holiday; it was a night where everyone felt proud to have such a beautiful religion as a part of their lives. May Klal Yisroel continue to unite over happy events and not only shake the floors in shuls, but shake the gates of heaven and bring the ultimate happiness, bimheira biyameinu amen.

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xcitement was in the air and smiles were all around, as campers at HALB’s Avnet Country Day School began their summer adventure. The preschool campers in the Tipot division put their artistic skills to good use by decorating special Avnet T-shirts as part of their orientation. They weren’t alone in their enthusiasm, since all divisions kicked off the fun. The Ma’ayanot girls were thrilled to reconnect with their friends while enjoying awesome activities like Country Cooking, swimming and sports. The Agamim girls were successful in a challenging scavenger hunt, and the oldest girls, the Naharot division, were treated to a surprise trip to Rita’s. Sports were in full swing for the Ma’ayanot boys, who were back on the fields and courts playing soft-

ball, basketball, kickball, and even “human bingo.” Over at the DRS campus, the boys in the G’vaot and Harim divisions were drafted for sports leagues after a series of skills competitions. The first exhibition games took place as well. “After 10 long months of planning, conducting interviews, meeting and discussing the summer, the first day finally arrived. When I walked through the campus and saw kids shooting hoops, creating art, singing songs, swimming in pools, and fielding balls, it gave me an indescribable sense of joy and accomplishment,” said Daniel Stroock, Avnet director. “The all-important goal we’ve planned for, so carefully, so thoroughly, is finally underway. We’re making kids happy – and that’s what Avnet is all about!”

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Rav Shmuel Fuerst, dayan of Agudath Israel of Illinois, answering shailos on various halacha matters at Yeshiva Darchei Torah’s Kollel Tirtza Devorah

OHEL Looking to Interview Children/Teens from Divorced Homes

ive years ago OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services produced a groundbreaking video Rising from Divorce, which was seen by thousands and addressed the need that children of divorce are not caught in the middle. Coupled with a national awareness campaign and screenings in many cities throughout the United States, Israel and beyond, OHEL also complied The OHEL Divorce Resource Book for Educators and conducted teacher training and educational seminars nationwide to help better meet the psychological, social and behavioral needs of children of divorce in the school environment. As a direct response to the feedback received from the community, OHEL is now following up with a second video that tells the story

from the perspective of the divorced child, who was brought up in a home of divorce. OHEL is now looking for such individuals who feel they can valuably contribute in reflecting on their story, offering firsthand accounts, insights and advice to peers and to divorcing/divorced parents. We prefer to have several young men and women ages 13-18 and would require the consent of both parents. Through this video, OHEL hopes to provide comfort and support to children of divorce and further help ensure that parents do not allow their children to be caught in the middle. Those interested should please contact Derek Saker, OHEL Director of Communications, at dsaker@ ohelfamily.org or 718-686-3333. All confidentially is assured.

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New Dean for Touro College Israel

abbi Shmuel Klammer, Ed.D, was appointed academic dean of Touro College Israel (TCI) this week. A leading expert in Jewish education, Rabbi Klammer recently directed curriculum development for the Jewish Education Program at Touro’s Graduate School of Jewish Studies where he also served as adjunct professor. Rabbi Klammer has served in high level educational positions, as head of school at Shulamith School for Girls and as principal at Hebrew Academy of Long Beach. He earned both his Ed.M and Ed.D from Teachers College at Columbia and semicha from Yeshivat Rabbeinu Yitzchak Elchanan. Rabbi Klammer holds a BA and MS in Jewish Education from Yeshiva University and Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education. He also studied at Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh and at the Gruss Kollel of Yeshiva University in Israel. In his new role at Touro College Israel, Rabbi Klammer is looking forward to developing additional programming and growing the student body. He plans to expand distance learning opportunities and maximize the use of technology to meet student needs. He seeks to expand program offerings and

utilize research and best practices in teaching and learning to engage students. “I am greatly anticipating the opportunity to help students at TCI receive a fine education and ultimately, become contributors to society while pursuing meaningful career paths,” said Rabbi Klammer. “Touro College Israel is a pioneering institution that represents Touro College & University System’s strong connection to Israel. Our goal there is to innovate and support our students in creating a bright and inspiring future for themselves.”

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Siach Yitzchok Hosts Exclusive “Night at the Site” Event

PHOTO CREDIT: YECHIEL M UNGAR PHOTOGRAPHY

or those of us who haven’t noticed, the future home of Siach Yitzchok is finally “showing its face.” The scaffolding and construction screening have come down, and the beautiful bright red, brick façade is now on full display. With the electricity running and the brilliant fluorescent lighting already emanating from many of the windows, the community is anxiously looking forward to the target move-in date slated for the first day of the upcoming school

year. The sweet sounds of the Torah and tefillah of the precious tinokos shel bais rabban will finally emanate from this long-awaited new home. Last Tuesday evening, the twenty-fifth of June, a group of dedicated friends of Siach Yitzchok and generous community benefactors gathered at the construction site for an exclusive Night at the Site preview event. The event provided these philanthropists with an up-close view of the beautiful building and how close it

stands to completion. It highlighted the zechus of taking part in the final push to bring this project to its fulfillment. The evening was hosted by longtime patron of Siach Yitzchok, Rabbi Avrohom Fruchthandler, along with Alex Edelman, Yoni Kutner and Shalom Stein. In honor of this special event, the construction site was transformed into a magnificent event space. Heavy equipment was hauled aside, construction materials were

cleared away, and the site was beautifully decorated to provide a glimpse of the future building in all its majestic splendor. The guests were treated to an elegant dinner by renowned chef Barry Rapaport, with spectacular musical accompaniment. Rabbi Dovid Sitnick, founding Menahel of Siach Yitzchok, thanked the assemblage from the depths of his heart for their generosity toward Siach Yitzchok. He underscored the long overdue need for this building. The guest speaker of the evening, Rabbi Menachem Feifer, Rav of Agudath Yisroel of Bayswater, imparted a powerful message about the lifelong impressions made upon the neshama of a child, even as young as an infant. In his trademark impassioned style, he told a very emotional story to illustrate his point. He closed with a heartfelt plea to Siach Yitzchok’s friends and supporters to seize the moment – be the “Nachshon” – and make the right decision to help the tinokos shel bais rabban of our community in their quest to finish their new home. To participate, please contact Rabbi Mordechai Stein, Director of Development, at the Yeshiva office at 718327-6247, ext. 16, or email dedications@siachyitzchok.org.

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FINAL STRETCH

HELP BRING THIS BEAUTIFUL BASTION OF CHINUCH TO THE FINISH LINE

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This is a historic opportunity to partner

with Siach Yitzchak and earn a share in its perpetual impact on the future of Klal Yisroel!

For 38 years, Siach Yitzchok, under the leadership of its dedicated Menahel, Rav Dovid Sitnick, has been a dynamic chinuch anchor of our community. The Yeshiva’s pioneering chinuch achievements are part of the beautiful spectrum of the Five Towns/Far Rockaway community’s essence and identity.

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to all the generous friends of Siach Yitzchok and community patrons for making our

such a success! Thank you for your commitment that will help us bring our new building to the finish line!

Dedication Opportunities

Main Lobby .......................................................... $180,000

B”M Bookcases (18) .......................... 1 Reserved $7,200

Roof-Top Play Area ......................................... $180,000

B”M Windows (12) .............................. 8 Reserved $5,400

Bais HaMedrash Entrance ............................... $100,000

Classroom Windows (18) ...................................... $3,600

Library .............................................,,,. Reserved $100,000

Classroom Cubbies (18) .................... 2 Reserved $2,500

Cheshek Shlomo Building Dedication ........ $2,000,000

Aron Kodesh .................................... Reserved $100,000

Set of Table & 4 Chairs in BM (50) .. 1 Reserved $1,800

Early Childhood Learning Dedication ...... $1,000,000

Mizrach Wall ....................................... Reserved $72,000

Mezuzos(50) ....................................... 6 Reserved $1,800

Bais HaMedrash Name ................... Reserved $360,000

Classrooms (18) ............................... 9 Reserved $50,000

Classroom Clocks (18) ...................... 4 Reserved $1,000

Main Entrance ................................ Reserved $360,000

OT/PT Rooms (6) ......................... 4 Reserved $25,000

Building Cornerstone .................... Reserved $360,000

Classroom Furnishings (18) ............................. $18,000

Dining Hall / Auditorium .................................. $360,000

Dinsmore Entrance Mezuzah ............................. $18,000

Harav Shlomo Freifeld zt”l Memorial Wall ...... $250,000

Mezuza at each Floor’s Entranceway (5) ............. $10,000

Gymnasium .......................................................... $250,000

B”M Siddurim Bookcases (2) .......... Reserved $10,000

For information on dedication and additional sponsorship opportunities please contact Rabbi Mordechai Stein at the Yeshiva office at 718.327.6247 ext.16 or dedications@siachyitzchok.org

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Great Day at Gesher Century Challenge Stage 1

ow in its fourth year, the Gesher Century Challenge bike ride has become a favorite among riders. As in the past, the GCC has two components. The first ride is in conjunction with the Nassau to Suffolk Bicycle Challenge, coordinated by the Kiwanis Club of Long Island. It was a

beautiful Sunday, and the riders took advantage of the choice of 25, 55, and 66 mile trails. Sporting their sharply designed jerseys, Team Gesher members enjoyed the great weather, the scenic routes, and the kosher food before and after the ride and at all of the rest stops. Gesher is very grateful to its event

sponsors: Sunharbor Manor, Fruit Platters and More, Tikva Security, Alpert and Associates Financial, Russo’s Pharmacy, and Gourmet Glatt. Special mention to the group of B4C riders from Passaic who joined in for a day of training. Stage 2 is just days away. Stage 2 of GCC4 is in conjunction with the Gold

Coast Tour and is coordinated by the Huntington Bike Club. That ride will take place on July 14. Riders can still register by visiting www.geshercenturychallenge.com. The Gold Coast offers 25, 55, 75, and the full century 100 miles, as well as a 12-mile family ride. All trails are well marked and are supported by SAG vehicles.

camp enjoys a central location, AC busing, and one of the most dedicated and experienced staffs around! So far, the summer experience has

perfectly mirrored the camp’s motto as it has already been “A Summer to Sing About” at Camp Shira – and there is so much more still to come.

Camp Shira’s on the Go!

amp Shira has launched another successful summer session! With an adorable “On the Go” theme and a professionally recorded theme song, the sounds of happy campers can be heard nonstop throughout the Shulamith building. Camp Shira’s other popular new addition was its go-kart track. Every camper has already had a blast on either the electric or the pedal karts. They love zipping around the tire track on go-karts, their hair whipping out from behind their safety

helmets! It has been a blast and is a truly unique new specialty! All three divisions have already enjoyed trips in the first week to Spring Gymnastics, Bounce, Laser Bounce, and more. The oldest division, Shira Extreme, went to an escape room and even enjoyed a customized team-building activity where they got to make their own Escape Room design! Camp Shira is the premier girls camp of the Five Towns. It serves hundreds of girls from Shulamith, TAG, Ateres Miriam, and more! The

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Camp Atara Kicks off the Summer

amp Atara kicked off the summer with vibrations of singing and dancing during our camp break-out! This summer we are “Opening Doors in Camp Atara.” Every week

we will open the door to another adventure! This week we broke out our car door theme with a funny skit for our campers. We have the “KEY” to an amazing summer.

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the 25th yahrtzeit of

the lubavitcher rebbe of righteous memory

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hazal teach us that the day of a tzadik’s yahrtzeit is a most auspicious day, a ‫יום סגולה ועת רצון‬, to connect with the tzadik, granting us the potential to elicit brochos and yeshuos min hashomayim in the zechus of the tzadik. This Shabbos Parshas Korach, Gimmel Tammuz 5779 (July 6, 2019) marks the 25th yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe ‫זי"ע‬.

The following are some suggested ways to commemorate this auspicious day and the days in close proximity to it: ‫ | לימוד התורה‬Learn a Torah teaching of the Rebbe, the baal hahilula, which may be found in over 250 volumes of his seforim and chidushei Torah. ‫ | אהבת ישראל‬Reach out to a fellow Jew in chesed. Share the warmth and beauty of Yiddishkeit with another Yid. ‫ | אהל הקדוש‬Be mispalel at the Rebbe’s tziyon. A kvittel may also be sent to the Ohel (see details at right). May all of our tefilos be answered, and may we merit the geulah shleimah speedily in our days.

the lubavitcher rebbe’s ohel is located in queens at: 226-20 FRANCIS LEwIS bOULEvARD, CAMbRIA HEIgHTS, Ny 11411

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open 24 hours open to men and women kohanim-accessible shul and minyanim beis hamedrash mikvah on premises light refreshments

to send a kvittel to be placed at the ohel, call 718-723-4545 or visit THEREbbESOHEL.COM

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The Twins from France performed at Camp Machaneh Hakayitz on the first day of camp this week

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TJH You gotta be kidding Little Johnny stands alone on the baseball field at home plate, throwing the ball up and taking swings at it. But each time, the ball plops to the ground right in front of him. Undaunted, the little fellow picks up the ball and tosses it in the air. Again, he takes a mighty swing, and again the baseball thuds to the ground. A man watching this sad exhibition speaks up. “Not having much luck, are you, little man?” “What do you Johnny asks.

mean?”

“Well, I’ve been watching you for 15 minutes, and you haven’t hit one ball.” “Shows how good I am!” the boy snaps back with a wide grin. “I’m a pitcher!”

Riddle me this?

Centerfold Baseball Hits When Jimmy Pearsall hit his 100th home run in 1963, he ran the bases in the correct order but faced backward to celebrate. The first World Series was played between Pittsburgh and Boston in 1903 and was a nine-game series. Boston won the series 5-3. “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” was written in 1908 by Jack Norworth and Albert von Tilzer, both of whom had never been to a baseball game. The lifespan of a major league baseball is 5-7 pitches. During a typical game, approximately 70 balls are used. Babe Ruth’s top salary was $80,000 (in 1930 and 1931). Adjusted for inflation, that’s the equivalent of a little more than $1.1 million today. During World War II, the U.S. Army developed a grenade that was about the same size and shape as a regular baseball, making it easy for the American soldiers who had grown up playing baseball to throw. In his very first at bat as a 28-year-old rookie pitcher, Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm hit a homerun. His career lasted for 21 more years and 493 plate appearances, but he never hit another homerun. In 1999, New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine was ejected from the game. In the clubhouse, he put on regular clothes and a fake mustache and returned to the dugout. The commissioner’s office fined him $5,000 for returning after an ejection.

If brownie mix is on first base, pudding is on second, and cookie dough is on third, who is hitting at the plate?

During the Battle of the Bulge, American soldiers used their knowledge of baseball to determine if others were fellow Americans or if they were German infiltrators in American uniforms.

See answer on the other page

Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth scored exactly the same number of runs in their careers: 2,174.

days apart. They all took place in different stadiums. By 1962, the wacky idea was abandoned. 4. C- In the middle of the 10th inning, with the ballgame tied at 7, National League manager Bob Brenley and American League manager Joe Torre each informed the umpires that they were pretty much out of pitchers. The umpires conferred for 5 minutes with Commissioner Bud Selig who decided that if nobody scored, the game would be called a tie after the 11th inning. That is exactly what happened. When the announcement was made, the almost-40,000 fans in attendance booed Selig. 5. D- Willie Mays and Stan Musial come in at second place with 24 All-Star Games each. 6. F- Even so, Pete Rose is not in the Hall of Fame as he is banned from baseball for betting on games while he was a manager.

b. The lights in the new $290 million Miller Park in Milwaukee malfunctioned after the 8th inning and it would have taken too long to get them up and running again. a. It began raining in the 6th inning and the rain did not stop for the rest of the night. 4. Why did the 2002 AllStar game end in a tie? d. 6 c. 4 b. 3

0-2 correct: You are almost as bad as Bud Selig (yes, I am still angry about his silly call in the 2002 game!) 3-4 correct: Not bad, not great - like the 2002 All-Star game. 5-6 correct: You are an All-Star! Just for today, when someone asks you your name, reply, “Hank Aaron” with a straight face.

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6. Pete Rose was voted into various All-Star games for which of the d. 25 c. 19 b. 14 a. 12 5. Hank Aaron played in the most All-Star games. How many did he play in? d. There was a citywide blackout after the 4th inning and the stadium had to be cleared. c. Both teams used up all of the pitchers on their rosters.

a. 1

Answer to Riddle Me This: Cake batter.

1. B- Baseball has been around since before 1900, but it wasn’t until 1933 that the two leagues deliberately met in the middle of the season to play each other. What was the reason? There was a World’s Fair in Chicago in 1933. A sports editor came up with the notion to have a game between the best players from each league. The game was held in Comiskey Park, home of the Chicago White Sox. 2. C- In 1935, Lefty Gomez went 6 innings for the American League in Cleveland. The rule limit did not limit pitchers to 3 innings then. 3. D- In 1959, Major League Baseball decided to start having two All -Star games. The two annual All-Star Games were managed by identical coaching staffs and played by more or less identical rosters. In 1959, they were played 27 days apart. In 1960, they were played two days apart. In 1961 and 1962, they were played 20

 Answers 3. How many All-Star games were played between 1959 and 1962? d. 8 c. 6 b. 4 a. 2 2. The longest a starting pitcher pitched in one All-Star game was how many innings? d. 1972 c. 1954 b. 1933 a. 1906 1. In what year was the first baseball All-Star game played?

f. All of the above e. Right field d. Left field c. Third base b. Second base a. First base following positions?

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Torah Thought

Parshas Korach By Rabbi Berel Wein

he tragedies and difficulties that befell the Jewish people in the desert of Sinai continue to multiply in the Torah reading of this week. This week’s sad story involves unique personalities affected by human ambition, jealousy, and a complete misreading of one’s true role in the family and society. Korach sees himself as being a far greater person than he really is. He

is convinced that he is truly a rival to Moshe and Aaron and is entitled to the same degree of leadership that they enjoy. He is not at all satisfied in being the head of one of the families of the Levites and performing the service in the Tabernacle and Temple. Such false leaders always surround themselves with other malcontents who are also interested in destabilizing the leadership of the people for

their own personal, psychological, and, many times, financial advantage. In every society there are those who are dissatisfied with their lot in life. Their frustration translates itself into episodes of anger and the vilification of others, especially of the leadership then present in that society. Revolutions are always popular. Those who lead them continually promise a new and better society, a utopia that unfortunately is never realized and usually turns into tyranny and the oppression of others. Jealousy and disaffection are always with us no matter who our leaders may be and what type of society or social norm currently prevails. This frustration and dangerous arrogance always spawn further frustration as the problem that is to be addressed is a personal one. There are no outside forces or governmental action that can truly solve this inner angst.

It is not only individuals that are swallowed up and extinguished, but throughout history it is recorded that ideas, movements, political parties, and immoral social norms are also subject to extinction. This doesn’t mean that these groupings will never again appear in society. They always do, but they do so in differing forms and morph into changing mores. The Torah itself tells us that even though the original Korach may have been buried and disappeared, the descendants of Korach have not disappeared. Rather, they rise in every generation in different forms, victims of their own inner frustrations, jealous of the accomplishments of others and determined to turn over the entire applecart in order to achieve their own aims. Human history – and Jewish history is no exception to this phenomenon – is littered with the debris of failed personal ambitions and unnec-

In every society there are those who are dissatisfied with their lot in life.

Truly, we are our own worst enemies. The punishment visited upon Korach and his followers is their complete elimination from society generally. It is as though the Torah is aware that there is no society or leadership that can really satisfy people who are professional malcontents.

essary disputes and social divisions. We are bidden to learn and benefit from the mistakes and follies of others. The Torah reading this week certainly has many important lessons to teach us about life, society, and human behavior. Shabbat shalom.

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Parshas Korach More of the Roses By Rav Moshe Weinberger Adapted for publication by Binyomin Wolf

very year we struggle to understand how a great person like Korach could have fallen so far. When we read the pesukim, Korach appears to be a horrible person. But when we look in the seforim hakedoshim, we see another side of him – an aspect of greatness. Even in Tehillim, we see a number of positive references to Korach’s sons. One of the most fascinating of these is the beginning of the 45th chapter of Tehillim: “For the conductor, on the roses, by the sons of Korach, a Maskil, a song of endearment. My heart is astir with a good thing to say, ‘My works are for the king…’” What makes this particular chapter of Tehillim “for the conductor”? What is its connection to roses? And why is it called a “maskil”? The Chozeh of Lublin, zy”a, in his sefer Zos Zikaron, quotes the following Midrash: “Korach says, ‘Hashem wants [us] to burn incense before Him in firepans of gold and silver [rather than copper as commanded in the Torah].’ This is comparable to a king who asked his servants to make him a crown. [His servants desired] to affix in it all types of precious stones. The king said, ‘I do not want any of these. Rather, [make the crown out of] roses.’ The sons of Korach said [after falling into the ground with Korach but before entering Gehinom], ‘We are roses!” Hashem said, “You have been victorious!’ This is what is meant by the pasuk, ‘For the conductor, on the roses, by the sons of Korach…” The Hebrew word for “for the conductor, la’minatzeach,” is related to the word

for victory, which relates to Hashem’s message to them, “You have been victorious, nitzachtem.” The Chozeh explains that Korach believed he was superior to Aharon Hakohen because he, Korach, was part of the tribe of Levi, which did not participate in the sin of the Golden Calf. The Rebbe Reb Shmelke, of Nikolsburg, zy”a, used to refer to him as “The holy Zayde, Korach.” Aharon, on the other hand, did participate in it on some level, though even Korach acknowledged that he did so with righteous intentions. Korach therefore looked down on Aharon. What is the significance of this? In the Chovas Halevavos, we are told that a pious person once said to his students, “If not for my sin, I would be afraid of the great sin.” They asked him, “And what is it?” He answered that it was arrogance. Why was he grateful for his sins just because they saved him from arrogance? What does that mean? The Zohar says that Korach included within himself all of the Levi’im. He was a great person and was quite proud of himself and his tribe, believing that they were sinless. Aharon, on the other hand, felt brokenhearted over his involvement with the Golden Calf. He felt completely unworthy and could not bring himself to approach the altar in the service of G-d (Rashi on Vayikra 9:7). He felt so unworthy that Moshe had to adjure him, “Why are you embarrassed? This is why you were chosen” (ibid). The Ramban there explains that wherever Aharon

looked, he saw the Golden Calf. On his level, Aharon’s sin saved him from the greatest sin, arrogance. Unfortunately, because Korach believed himself sinless, he succumbed to arrogance, which led to the rebellion against Moshe Rabbeinu, as well as his own personal destruction. Now we can understand why the Midrash earlier says that Korach objected to the Torah’s command that the firepans be made of copper. He wanted them to be made of gold and silver. He believed that they should be constructed of the most precious metals, gold and silver, which correspond to the central attributes a Jew must have in his service of G-d – love and fear. He believed that a Jew must have perfect love and fear of G-d. He thought that Hashem only loves one who serves him perfectly and has never made a mistake. In his mind, G-d only wants gold and silver. Never copper. Never the “inferior” service of one who has sinned before. Hashem’s response to Korach’s opinion is that he wants a crown of roses. The Hebrew word for roses, shoshanim, also means “those who change, she’shonim.” It is wonderful to have some Jews who do not make mistakes and remain sinless. That is obviously the ideal. But Hashem knows the nature of the people He created. Therefore, what He wants more than servants who have never made a mistake is servants who are willing to change and turn themselves around after they have erred. He wants people who are willing to grow, change, and

blossom if and when they do fail. That is how Korach’s sons were able to be victorious. They essentially told Hashem, at the last moment before they were completely lost, “Yes, we originally agreed with our father. But now we recognize that we made a mistake. We are roses! We want to change!” And Hashem told them that they were successful; “You have been victorious.” The pasuk from Tehillim we quoted above said, “By the sons of Korach, a maskil.” The word maskil literally means “intelligent.” Why is this word being used in this context? Another pasuk in Tehillim (111:10) says, “The beginning of wisdom is fear of G-d, good intellect [seichel] to all who do them…” The pasuk starts with wisdom and concludes with intellect. What is the nature of this progression? The Yisa Bracha of Modzhitz, zy”a, explains that wisdom means knowing what to do in the first instance. It means being careful so that one does not sin. But intelligence, seichel, means knowing what to do after he has sinned. It means knowing how to change, how to be a rose and do teshuva. The pasuk (Devarim 32:29) says, “Would that they were wise, they would understand, yaskilu, this; they would reflect upon their end.” In other words, ideally, “would that they were wise,” they would serve G-d with firepans of gold and silver. The best thing is to be wise and avoid falling into sin to begin with. But even if the Jewish people have sinned, “they would understand this;

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they would reflect upon their end.” The greatest accomplishment for most people is to look intelligently at their end. At the end, after they have erred, they should consider the mistakes they have made and rectify them. They should change and recognize that Hashem desires their service with copper firepans as well. He does not only want gold and silver as Korach thought. They should recognize that if they can change, then they will smell as sweet as roses to Hashem. That will make their lives a “song of endearment.” Then G-d will say, “You have been victorious.” Hashem reiterated his choice of Aharon and his sons as the kohanim with the miracle of the blossoms and almonds which sprouted from Aharon’s staff, but not the other tribes’ staffs (Bamidbar 17:23). The significance of both the blossoms and the almonds is illustrated in the following story: Reb Simcha Bunim of Peshischa, zy”a, once asked the chassidim to bring him Reb Lazer Moshe of Vishgrad, a very old chassid who had been a student of the Yid Hakadosh of Peshischa, zy”a. Reb Lazer Moshe was about 100 years old, which is very rare nowadays, and was even more astounding then. When he arrived, Reb Simcha Bunim asked Reb Lazer Moshe, “Why does the pasuk say that Aharon’s staff blossomed? The fact is that it sprouted almonds. The nuts are the final product of the tree. Why was Hashem concerned that the staff should also produce flowers, blossoms, which seem secondary to the almonds?” Reb Lazer Moshe answered: “Sometimes a Jew gets to the end of his life and he has accomplished a lot. His life has borne fruit. He feels like an almond. By teaching that the staff sprouted blossoms as well, the Torah teaches us that even if a person feels complete and that his life has borne fruit, he must know that he should still produce flowers and blossoms. He must always continue growing and changing, no matter how complete he feels his life is.” This lesson is especially important in marriage. It is wonderful that many men sometimes bring their wives flowers. But the best rose one

can bring into his marriage is the willingness to change. I have worked with many couples facing challenges. I often see that one of them, and sometimes both, take the position that “it is not me that has to change. I do not need to seek help because you are the one with the problems. You should seek help because you need

dox knitted-yarmulke clad boy, and they pushed me back up to the front of the line. When the Rebbe finally came out toward his car, he walked very quickly, as was his way, nodding toward the men on either side of him as he went. He passed by me, but just before he was about to get into his car,

The best rose one can bring into his marriage is the willingness to change.

to change.” Based on my experience, 99.9999% of the time, the person who says such things is the primary cause of the problems in the marriage and desperately needs to change. But it is not always easy to muster the courage to change. This week was the third of Tammuz, the yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, zy”a. There are thousands of stories about the Rebbe from seforim and which I have heard from witnesses. But I would like to share one which I experienced personally. I was seventeen years old and was facing a pivotal moment in my life. I needed to make a certain change that I believed I knew was right for me at the time, but I felt blocked. I did not know whether I could take that step. I therefore did the only thing I knew to do to achieve clarity. I found out when the Lubavitcher Rebbe was going to walk from the shul at 770 Eastern Parkway to his car after Mincha. I made the journey to Crown Heights to attempt to ask the Rebbe my question at that moment. I thought I had really lucked out and that I would have the opportunity to stop the Rebbe and ask him my question when I saw that, two minutes before the Rebbe was supposed to emerge from the shul, I was the only one there. But unfortunately, thirty seconds before he came out, about two hundred people suddenly appeared and I was shunted to the back of the line. A few chassidim had mercy on me, an obviously Modern Ortho-

he turned around, walked briskly back over to me, looked me in the eye, and pumped his fist into the air, as if to say, “You can do it! You will be victorious!” The people around me could not understand why the Rebbe had singled me out for that chizuk, en-

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couragement, but I knew exactly what he was telling me. He was answering my question. And that message from the Rebbe gave me the strength to do what I knew I needed to do. And it made a tremendous difference in my life. This lesson of strength, this message that one has the power to change no matter what happened in the past, was the lesson that Korach never internalized. Because of his sinlessness, Korach became arrogant. Aharon, on the other hand, always felt sinful and unworthy. That is why he was constantly working to change. He was always blossoming and changing. May we merit to also continuously change and grow. Let us be copper and roses, rather than gold and silver.

Rav Moshe Weinberger, shlita, is the founding Morah d’Asrah of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere, NY, and serves as leader of the new mechina Emek HaMelech.

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Parshas Korach By Eytan Kobre

Weekly Aggada And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households and all the people who were with Korach and all their possessions (Bamidbar 16:32) And a fire came forth from G-d and it consumed the two hundred and fifty men who offered the incense (Bamidbar 16:35) Some of Korach’s cronies were swallowed by the earth, and some of Korach’s cronies were consumed by fire. Korach, however, was consumed by fire and swallowed by the earth. Why was Korach given both punishments? Because had he been consumed by fire and not swallowed by the earth, those swallowed by the earth would have complained that Korach was the bandleader and brains behind the rebellion and why should they be swallowed by the earth and not he? And had he been swallowed by the earth and not been consumed by fire, those consumed by fire would have complained that Korach was the bandleader and brains behind the rebellion and why should they be consumed by fire and not he? So Korach was consumed by fire and swallowed by the earth: first he was enveloped by fire (as those consumed by fire looked on), and then a fireball shoved him into an opening in the earth to be swallowed with the others who were swallowed by the earth (Bamidbar Rabba 18:19).

Weekly Mussar And they rose up before Moshe, with certain of the Jewish people, two hundred and fifty; they were princes of the congregation, the elect men of the assembly, men of renown (Bamidbar 16:2)

How different the Torah is from societal accounts of news and history! Societal accounts of news and history tend to paint all people with broad strokes, usually shaped by prevailing mores and biases. So those who hold an unpopular belief or who committed some minor wrongdoing in the past are vilified and branded as evil; descriptions and accounts of such people can admit no good about them. Not so, notes R’ Shlomo Brevda, with the Torah – the Torah of Truth. Korach’s cronies had rebelled against Moshe Rabbeinu (of all people), and, by extension, G-d Himself. By all present-day standards, the Torah should have vilified them endlessly and branded them as wicked evildoers. But that would not be honest or accurate or fair. Those who joined with Korach indeed sinned, but they were still “princes of the congregation” and “men of renown.” And they would be recorded as such for posterity. How fortunate we are to have our lives guided by an authority as true as the Torah!

Weekly Anecdote To be a commemoration to the Jewish people, so that no common man who is not a descendant of Aharon draw near to burn incense before G-d; and he should not be as Korach and his congregation; as G-d spoke to him by the hand of Moshe (Bamidbar 17:5) To illustrate the harm that could befall those who quarrel, R’ Gamliel Rabinovich tells the following story. A Jewish couple in the United States was killed in a tragic car accident, leaving behind two children: the older, a son, was newly married; the younger, a daughter, was of marriageable age but still single. The deceased

couple had lived in a valuable home (with the single daughter), the inheritance of which soon became the subject of a dispute between the orphaned brother and sister. The son maintained that the home ought to pass to him, as he was the firstborn (though he agreed to allow his sister to live in it); the daughter argued that the house should be hers, since their parents had already bought a house for the son, whereas she was all alone with nowhere to live other than the home of her parents. Ultimately, through bitter beis din proceedings, the home was awarded to the sister. As it so often does, however, the dispute escalated to full-blown war between brother and sister. And the relationship deteriorated, ultimately, to that point that they stopped talking to one another, completely losing touch and becoming entirely estranged. The years rolled on. The brother remained childless, eventually moving to Eretz Yisrael, where he founded a yeshiva. The sister married a fine young man and remained in the United States. Both were oblivious to the other’s whereabouts. And the years continued to roll on. The brother remained childless but took solace in the success of his yeshiva, which was flourishing. One American boy, in particular, showed exceptional promise, and the brother (as rosh yeshiva) grew particularly fond of the boy, regarding him almost as the son he never had. But all the solace the rosh yeshiva took in his relationship with the boy soon turned to despair, as the promising young boy fell gravely ill. The cause of the illness could not be determined, and his condition worsened to the point that he had to be hospitalized. Given his fondness for the boy, the rosh yeshiva devoted exceptional time to visiting and staying with him in the hospital,

but when the boy’s situation deteriorated further, the rosh yeshiva called the boy’s father and asked him to come from the United States to be with his son. In the hospital, the rosh yeshiva and the boy’s father got to talking, with the boy’s father telling the rosh yeshiva of his parents-in-law who had been killed in a tragic car accident before he could even meet them. “Did your in-laws have any children other than your wife?” the Rosh Yeshiva asked. “No,” replied the boy’s father. “My wife is an only child.” The rosh yeshiva continued with a stream of questions. Where did your in-laws live? What were their occupations? What were their names? The boy’s father was surprised at the rosh yeshiva’s keen interest in his family history, but he chalked it up to the rosh yeshiva’s fondness for his son...until the rosh yeshiva had a final question and request. “Are you positive that your wife has no siblings? Can you please ask her to confirm?” The boy’s father was puzzled by the odd request, but he honored the rosh yeshiva’s request and called his wife to ask. “Why are you asking me?” his wife shot back. “Why now?” When her husband told her of the rosh yeshiva’s odd request, the wife broke down. “Indeed, I do have one brother. But we have been estranged for many years, well before you and I were married. I know nothing of his whereabouts.” After the boy’s father reported back to the rosh yeshiva, and with further investigation on both sides, the rosh yeshiva and the boy’s mother confirmed that they were indeed brother and sister, long-estranged following the tragic death of their parents and the equally tragic quarrel over the inheritance of

their parents’ home. The boy’s mother rushed to Eretz Yisrael to be with her ailing son – and her long-lost brother. There, reunited after so many years of separation, brother and sister fell upon each other’s shoulders and sobbed away all the pain and hurt they had needlessly inflicted and suffered. After only a few days of brother and sister mending their relationship in the hospital at the boy’s bedside, the boy – son and nephew – made a swift and complete recovery. And within the year, the childless rosh yeshiva welcomed a son into the world.

and Aharon distancing themselves from Korach and his confederates (a “congregation” in the eyes of halacha), and another verse employs the term “within” in reference to holy utterances (Vayikra 22:32), we derive that a davar shebikedusha – certain

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Kaddish, Kedusha, and Barchu (Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 55:1). If one started to recite such a holy utterance in the presence of a quorum and then some left, leaving less than a quorum (but still at least six adult males), he may finish what

“Are you positive that your wife has no siblings? Can you please ask her to confirm?”

Weekly Halacha Distance yourself from within this congregation, and I will consume them in a moment (Bamidbar 16:21) Because this verse employs the term “within” in reference to Moshe

holy utterances – may be recited only in the presence of a quorum of ten free men (Berachos 21b; Megilla 23b; Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 55:1). While open to some debate, the list of specific utterances that require a quorum generally includes

he started (Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 55:2). There is some dispute over whether, for the purposes of saying one of these holy utterances, a quorum may be formed by nine adult men and a woman or a minor or a servant, but the overwhelming

consensus is not to rely on such a leniency except in the most urgent of circumstances (Shulchan Aruch and Rama, Orach Chaim 55:4). If the quorum is lost during Chazaras HaShatz, all agree that the shliach tzibbur may complete Chazaras HaShatz, but beyond that there is disagreement: some maintain that the Kaddish after Tachnun and the Kaddish after Uva Letziyon still may be recited (Mishna Berura 55:18-19); others hold that only one Kaddish should be recited after Shemoneh Esrei (Aruch HaShulchan, Orach Chaim 55:7). The Weekly Halacha is not meant for practical purposes and is for discussion purposes only. Please consult your own rav for guidance.

Eytan Kobre is a writer, speaker, and attorney living in Kew Gardens Hills. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? E-mail eakobre@outlook.com.

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Rabbinical Reflecti ns

Who Do You Think You Are? By Rabbi Mordechai Yaffe

any years ago, when I was already working as a rebbe, I was very close with a small group of young men who, in addition to working in other careers, were also very talented musicians and they performed as one of the most sought-after wedding orchestras in Toronto. Periodically, we would get together for kumsitzen and the like where I would play guitar and sing along with them. I admit that I was very flattered when they asked me to join the band and let’s face it, it was the fulfillment of the dream of every guy who ever picks up a guitar. After the first gig, I was left with an uneasy feeling that I couldn’t articulate. During the second performance, the source of my discomfort became quite clear to me, and I reluctantly told my friends that I wouldn’t be able to continue playing with them at future engagements. And it was not that we didn’t sound good together! I realized that although I have always been musical and derived profound pleasure from playing, I did not want to be a professional musician. It did not reflect my personal self-concept, and I felt a dissonance, even when playing music I loved, with publically presenting myself as a musician. Let me be clear that it was not that I considered it beneath me – far from it. It’s just that everybody has their own narrative and schema, and this one didn’t reflect mine. This account came back to me as I was contemplating the incident of Korach. When one considers what

was bothering Korach, his complaints actually appear to have been pretty valid. The Torah tells us that Korach and his cohort gathered to Moshe and Aharon and exclaimed, “Rav lachem ki kol ha’eidah kulam kedoshim u’v’tocham Hashem u’madua tisnasu al kahal Hashem – it is too much for you! For the entire assembly, all of them, are holy and Hashem is among them. Why do you raise yourselves above the congregation of Hashem?” They were all holy and Hashem was among them! That would appear to be a pretty cogent argument for democracy! Furthermore, Rashi quotes the Tanchuma and explains that Korach reasoned as follows: Kehas had four sons and if the eldest Amram’s two sons received the positions of leadership and of the Kohen Gadol, he reasoned that as the eldest son of Yitzar, the second-born, he should have been next in succession to be made the Nasi of the Kehas family. However, it was the son of the youngest of Kehas’ sons, Elitzaphan, who received this honor. Korach was clearly passed over for a position of honor that could reasonably be argued was his due. Finally, the Medrash (Bamidbar Rabbah, 18:2-3) explains that as a result of this, Korach gathered the 250 heads of Sanhedrin, had them all wear garments entirely made of tacheles and then approached Moshe with a question: would a garment completely comprised of tacheles required tzitzis? When Moshe responded in the affirmative, they

mocked him and said, “If a garment of a different type of fabric has its obligation fulfilled with just one thread of tacheles, how much more so a garment that is entirely tacheles.” They then queried if a house filled with sefarim still required a mezuzah. When Moshe replied that it was still an obligation, they again argued that if the 275 parshios in the Torah didn’t fulfill the obligation, how could this be accomplished with just the two that are in a mezuzah? Says the Medrash, by putting forth such arguments, Korach was trying to claim that Moshe obviously fabricated everything. Rabbeinu Bachaya brings a beautiful explanation on these questions. He says that a garment made of tacheles and a house filled with sefarim alludes to Klal Yisrael and that since they all possessed sanctity and all are important in their own right, why would they require anyone to rule over them – those who could be compared to that strand of tacheles or the mezuzah? When you consider the abovementioned arguments, they actually appear to be substantively cogent! What mistake in calculation did Korach make and what caused him to err so egregiously? His mistake was quite simply that he was wrong! Hashem appointed Moshe and Aharon to their positions of leadership and kehuna. It was, therefore, for Moshe to appoint the Nasi. However, once Korach was able to challenge the leadership and accuse him of nepotism, it was not a

far leap to conclude that the mitzvos that defied logic were Moshe’s fabrication as well! Still, Korach was witness to all the miracles that happened to Klal Yisrael and was present at Matan Torah. He saw what happened at the Egel Hazahav. And, perhaps most poignantly, he saw what happened to his cousins, Nadav and Avihu, when they rationalized their actions and died in the process. When Moshe told them that the test would occur via machtos, fire-pans, and burning of ketores, shouldn’t that have given him some clue? How could he have been so obtuse and imperceptive? I believe that the reason Korach was able to make such an error was because he tripped over himself. What I mean is that Korach correctly saw that he had tremendous talents and abilities. However, possessing these traits did not give him entitlement to a position of leadership. It gave him the responsibility and obligation to use those talents to serve Hashem. He had an erroneous self-definition and concluded that his talents and gifts meant that he was destined to fulfill a role that was not meant to be. The Meforshim tell us that Korach was the quintessential “kinah, ta’ava v’kavod motzi’en es ha’adam min ha’olam” – jealousy, desire and honor remove a man from the world, and, in this case, quite literally! Once Korach’s misperception took hold, he was able to twist the logic and ultimately deny the very things he himself had witnessed. In my own case, I enjoyed play-

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ing music very much, and still do, but did not want to define myself as a professional musician. I can accept that and thank Hashem for enriching my life through this medium. Korach may have had leadership qualities but this was not his role. Very often, we put constraints on ourselves by defining our roles and being unwilling to go beyond the limits because we have boxed ourselves into a predefined notion. I cannot begin to count the number of times I have had conversations with teenagers and, when encouraging them to undertake a step of growth, they respond, “That’s just not who I am.” Really? At 16 or 17, a crystallized, integrated whole that will be set for the rest of one’s life? This concept was never as clear to me as in the following incident. I know a young man who struggled in a number of areas in his life, including his Yiddishkeit. We maintained an undeniably close connection even though we only saw each

other infrequently. One day, we decided to meet, and when he entered without a yarmulke on his head, I did not comment. After catching up and speaking about future goals, he said to me, “I’m not religious, you know.” I believe my response was

mitzvos right now. The difference? Some mornings, he may wake up and have a feeling of inspiration. He may have some experience and feel that he wants to express it. If he limited his self-concept to one of being “not religious” then performing any mitz-

While we always want to be aware of our abilities, we should be cautious in allowing them to define us.

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vah would be a contradiction to that self-concept. On the other hand, just not presently practicing mitzvos would allow him the ability to evolve. In the future hopefully he will start to practice and observe mitzvos

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The Wandering

Jew

Contraband Stories By Hershel Lieber

hen I was planning a trip to Poland in 1980, the late Rabbi Yakov Pollak, z”l, asked me to carry out the agreement he made with the Jewish Historical Institute of Warsaw and the Medical College of Lublin. The Institute was trying to get a hold of seforim and books from the former Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin. The yeshiva building, which was taken over by the medical college, had in its possession some of the seforim of the former yeshiva’s library. In exchange for receiving those books, the Institute was willing to part with some letters and memorabilia of famous Yiddish writers which they owned, including the renowned Soviet Yiddish poet Itzik Feffer, who was murdered by Stalin. These historic letters were to be transferred to the library of a prominent Jewish college in the United States. My initial duty was to orga-

nize the transfer of books from Lublin to the Institute. My second duty was much more difficult. I was entrusted with those valuable letters and had to take them out of Poland.

ing these arrangements, I happened to ask Mr. R. from the archives section if he had any records from prewar-Krakow. I told him that both my father’s and mother’s families

I pulled out the first sheet and nearly fainted when I realized I was holding my mother’s ghetto registration form with her photograph attached!

I was told that it was imperative that I conceal these documents, so they should not be found on me by airport security. While I was at the Institute mak-

were from that city and that I would love to see any documentation they may own from there. I was really surprised when he told me that they have many boxes containing

My mother a”h Lola Lieber’s photo from her Krakow Ghetto Registration form

the 1940 registration applications from the Krakow Ghetto. I asked him if I could look at them, and he obliged. Mr. R. led me into a dusty attic room and opened the light. There were dozens of file-size boxes all

Seforim from the famed Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin The Krakow Ghetto Registration forms of my grandfather Luzer Leser, Hy”d, right, and uncle Moshe Leser, Hy”d

Mr. R. from the Jewish Historical Institute of Warsaw

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over the floor. Baruch Hashem, they were in alphabetical order. I went over to the boxes marked “L” since my father’s family name was Lieber, and my mother’s family name was Leser. I started thumbing through the individual forms and stopped when I saw the name Leser. I pulled out the first sheet and nearly fainted when I realized I was holding my mother’s ghetto registration form with her photograph attached! I continued looking and found my mother’s father and her brother’s registration as well. There were also forms from three of my mother’s uncles. From my father’s side, unfortunately I did not find anything. When I walked out to Mr. R. and showed him my find, he cautioned me that I could not take these out of the Institute. In addition, Polish law did not allow any pre-1945 documents or objects to be taken out of the country without proper authorizations. I adamantly told Mr. R. that these papers were my family’s and that I would not leave Poland without them. He reluctantly relented and let me take them, but now I had additional contraband to smuggle out with me. Before I left New York on this trip, a friend of my father-in-law called and asked to see me. He told me that he recently visited his hometown in Poland. His family’s house was still there, and a neighbor who he knew from before the war showed him around town. When at the end of the day the neighbor invited him into his house, he was startled to see the antique wall clock that had belonged to his family hanging in their living room. Though he recognized it immediately, he did not let on. Instead, he asked the neighbor if he was willing to sell it. The neighbor readily accepted the $100 offer, which was a lot of money at that time. When he was at the airport leaving Poland, he was told that since the clock was from pre-1945, he must have various permits to take it out. He had no choice but to leave it at the airport and they gave him a receipt. I realized how emotional he became about his family’s clock when he pleaded with me to pick up his clock

The antique heirloom clock I brought out of Poland

and get the necessary permits and bring it home with me. Even so, I cautioned him that I would have a very hectic schedule in Poland and that I would also be going out for a number of days to Romania, Hungary and Czechoslovakia. Nevertheless, I assured him that I would try my best, knowing how much this clock meant to him. When I arrived in Poland, I immediately went with the receipt to the customs desk and retrieved the clock. I exited the terminal and found a driver, Wiesaw, who spoke English fairly well. I engaged him full-time for my entire stay in Poland. Between all the errands that I had to take care of, we visited the Bureau of Antiquities and the Ministry of Arts and Architecture to get the necessary permits to take out the clock. We still had to obtain two more letters of approval when my time ran out, and I had to catch a flight to Romania. I did the unthinkable and left the clock with Wiesaw and instructed him to acquire the necessary permits that I was still missing. I had not known Wiesaw before this trip and yet I felt comfortable enough to trust him. He promised to meet me at the terminal when I would return in ten days with all the needed papers. Amazingly, he did not disappoint me, and when I arrived more than a week later, Wiesaw was there with the clock and all the documents in-

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My trusted driver Wiesaw

hand! He drove me around Poland for the next three days and at the end of this period took me to the airport for my return trip home. At the terminal, I paid and graciously tipped Wiesaw, and we bade each other goodbye. I went over to check in and said a fervent prayer for success. Under my clothing tied with string and secured by my gartel, I concealed all the documents and letters I was taking out of Poland. I was just hoping the strings would not loosen and the papers would fall out. In addition, I was concerned whether I truly had all the necessary forms needed to take out the clock. I put the wrapped-up clock on the scale, and the clerk asked about it. I produced the documents, and she seemed satisfied. Before finishing up with me, a supervisor came over and inspected the forms and told me that I was still missing an approval form from the Ministry of Culture. I told him that I was not informed of this requirement. He was rigid and insisted that I could not remove the clock from Poland. All my pleas and sweet talk fell on deaf ears – he would not budge. All of a sudden, from the corner of my eye, I noticed a porter taking the package with the clock and putting it on the conveyor belt going to the plane’s cargo area. I was still appealing to the supervisor when he realized that the clock was missing

and had already been sent to the plane. In anger, he motioned with his hands a sign of defeat and briskly walked away. The hullabaloo that was caused by the clock may have diverted attention from searching for all the contraband that was strapped around me. The letters from the famous Yiddish writers are now part of the permanent collection of a Jewish university. The heirloom clock is now reunited with its prewar owners. My family’s ghetto registration papers are in my possession and serve as a testimony to their struggle and destiny during the Holocaust years. Hershel Lieber has been involved in kiruv activities for over 30 years. As a founding member of the Vaad L’Hatzolas Nidchei Yisroel he has traveled with his wife, Pesi, to the Soviet Union during the harsh years of the Communist regimes to advance Yiddishkeit. He has spearheaded a yeshiva in the city of Kishinev that had 12 successful years with many students making Torah their way of life. In Poland, he lectured in the summers at the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation camp for nearly 30 years. He still travels to Warsaw every year – since 1979 – to be the chazzan for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur for the Jews there. Together with Pesi, he organized and led trips to Europe on behalf of Gateways and Aish Hatorah for college students finding their paths to Jewish identity. His passion for travel has taken them to many interesting places and afforded them unique experiences. Their open home gave them opportunities to meet and develop relationships with a variety of people. Hershel’s column will appear in The Jewish Home on a bi-weekly basis.

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My Israel Home

The U.S. Embassy-Flusser Connection By Gedaliah Borvick

The First Committee of the Hebrew Language in Jerusalem, 1912. Joseph Klausner is in the back row, second from right. Eliezer Ben-Yehuda is on his left

hat is the relationship between David Flusser and the United States

Embassy? David Flusser was born in Vienna, grew up in Czechoslovakia, was educated in Prague, and completed his doctorate at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. So far, there’s no apparent connection. Let’s dig deeper: Flusser was an Orthodox Jew who applied the critical study approach that he honed while learning the Torah and Talmud to the study of ancient Greek, Roman, and Arabic texts. As a professor of comparative religions at the Hebrew University, he scrutinized the ancient Jewish and Christian texts for evidence of the Jewish roots of Christianity. In 1980, Flusser received the Israel Prize – regarded as the country’s

highest cultural honor – for his contributions to the study of Jewish history. Might the link between Flusser

Shai Agnon, with his wife, waving while boarding a plane for Stockholm to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature, December 1966

tually, the real connection is much simpler: the new U.S. Embassy, located in Arnona, Jerusalem, is situated on David Flusser Street. If

Agnon famously replied, “I would rather live on a street called Klausner than have Klausner live on a street called Agnon.”

and the United States be that the Judeo-Christian values, which Flusser spent many years researching, has a foundational role in America? Ac-

it were my decision, I would have changed the street name to honor the United States; names that come to mind would be Freedom Way,

Liberty Drive, or Independence Street. Regrettably, no one requested my opinion, so David Flusser Street it is – at least for the time being. Another famous historian from the Hebrew University, Joseph Klausner, was also honored with a street in Arnona named after him. In fact, Klausner actually lived on the street that was renamed in his memory. Klausner was chief editor of the Hebrew Encyclopedia, a scholar of Hebrew literature, and a professor specializing in the History of the Second Temple Period. Klausner also received the Israel Prize in Jewish Studies, twenty-two years earlier than Flusser. Parenthetically, Klausner was the uncle of the recently deceased journalist, professor, and writer Amos Oz. Many other colorful personali-

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David Flusser

At the dedication of the new U.S. Embassy in Arnona

ties lived in Arnona. For example, down the street from Klausner lived Israel’s first Nobel Prize laureate, writer Shmuel Yosef, or Shai, Agnon. Agnon and Klausner did not see eye-to-eye on many issues and made it their business to keep their distance from each other. Interestingly, when Klausner passed away

and the city renamed the street in memory of Klausner, Agnon was asked how he felt about living on Klausner Street. Agnon famously replied, “I would rather live on a street called Klausner than have Klausner live on a street called Agnon.” Agnon’s Bauhaus-style home is now a museum which houses collections of

his works, his original library, and films about his life. Next time you’re wandering around Jerusalem with time to spare, pull out your smartphone, Google the street names that you’re walking along, and enjoy your self-guided tour of the neighborhood. You never know what fasci-

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tives of Bar-Ilan University students and faculty, the former Minister of Education shared his successes and failures. Why is there such a prevalence of non-profit organizations in the State of Israel? Aren’t these NGOs really doing the job that the government should be doing in the first place? “I don’t see this as a failure,” Bennett said. “No government can possibly take care of all of society’s problems.” In fact, Bennett says that nonprofits usually work much more efficiently than governments, which are notorious for bureaucratic red tape and clerks who care much less than the typically highly motivated workers in NGOs, many of whom are volunteers. He adds that government shouldn’t provide all of its citizens essential services. “The country need not be the babysitter of its residents,” Bennett asserted. Bennett, the former government minister and cabinet member, along with Minister of Justice Ayelet Shaked, was recently fired by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. Bennett, who had led the religious Zionist Jewish Home party, had jumped ship in December 2018 along with Shaked, a former member of the Jewish Home party, to create the

right-wing New Right party, whose platform aims to reach both secular and religious Zionist constituents. Receiving just 3.22% of the eligible votes, the party lacked 1,291 votes to pass the minimum threshold, thus preventing the New Right from participating in the Knesset. The New Right party was dubbed by some as Likud 2.0, a more hawkish version of Netanyahu’s Likud party. Prior to the election, pollsters predicted that the New Right would enter the Knesset. Afraid of losing votes to the New Right, the Likud campaigned against the New Right, torpedoing it out of the government. But the Likud also contributed to its own death sentence by being unable to form a coalition government with its natural partners. In the midst of Netanyahu attempting to form a coalition, Hamas launched hundreds of deadly rockets toward Israel. Although Israel had received the “green light” from the White House to return a prolonged blow to Hamas-controlled Gaza, Netanyahu arranged a ceasefire for undisclosed reasons, a move that Avigdor Lieberman (Yisrael Beiteinu) and Bennett strongly criticized. Still holding ministerial positions, Bennett and Shaked attended a Cabinet meeting, in which point Netanyahu flexed his remaining political muscles and fired them.

Lieberman had refused to join the coalition unless Netanyahu would guarantee that no changes to the proposed Yeshiva Draft law would take place. Unable to agree to Lieberman’s conditions, Netanyahu was one-seat short of forming a coalition before the deadline granted him by President Reuven Rivlin. Minutes before the deadline, Netanyahu called for the dispersal of the Knesset, setting into motion snap elections this September, and thus giving Bennett and Shaked another opportunity to run in the Knesset.

Setbacks: Stepping Stones for Success Like his lackluster political party, Bennett admits that he also suffered many setbacks in the world of business. But he views those impediments – whether in startup companies or, most recently, in his startup political party – as stepping stones for success. Indeed, Bennett can be proud of his successes as found-

er and CEO of Cyota, an anti-fraud company, which was sold in 2005 to RSA Security for $145 million. Bennett also has funded several successful startup companies and shared with the audience what he’s looking for in a startup. “Whether business or political, in my startup I’m looking for a person who is totally committed to plunge into the water. And optimism. Just a bit above the line of fantasy – 20 degrees above,” he quipped. Bennett compared success with hiking Mount Tabor in Israel’s north, a small mountain rising abruptly from gently sloping or level land. “Anytime that you think that you’re there at the apex,” he noted, “you see that you’re not really there yet.” When choosing partners for a startup, Bennett recommends selecting partners without ego, who feel “there’s nothing beneath their dignity.” Bennett mentioned Colonel (res.) Matan Kahana who was running

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together with him in their unsuccessful “startup political party.” Despite being a former F-16 Squadron Commander in the Israeli air force, Kahana got hold of a bucket of water to wash the dirty floors of the campaign headquarters during the election season. In addition, Bennett emphasizes that too much planning – what he calls “philosophizing” – will prevent many great ideas from coming to fruition. He says that his idea of a product to prevent email phishing was very far removed from his business’s main product. But then he figured to try it anyway. And the idea succeeded. Barclay’s Bank became one of his company’s biggest customers. And his company branched out into Herzliya, becoming one of the biggest anti-phishing centers in the world. There are two macros in life, according to Bennett: either to be an employee or to be an entrepreneur. “On the one hand, you can get

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A Political Future? Bennett announced on Sunday that his New Right party will run with another party in September’s elections “to ensure success.” “A party that believes in a free economy, security-related aggressiveness, the integrity of the people and the land, and welcoming Judaism,” Bennett wrote in his Facebook account. “A party that is not sectoral, but cares for all parts of our good people. We will join other parties in a technical bloc to ensure success,” he added. At press time, Bennett’s New Right party is currently negotiating with Moshe Feiglin’s Zehut party to determine whether they could run on a joint list.

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Make a lemonade stand

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10 Eat breakfast for dinner 11 Go to a fair 12 Sleep in a tent 13 Wear a tie-dye T-shirt 14 Read at least one book 15 Jog ten miles 16 Have a charcoal BBQ 17 Go sail boating on the Hudson 18 Learn to play one song on the harmonica

Grill pineapples on the BBQ

Go zip-lining

Take the kids biking on the boardwalk

Go hiking

Eat an ice cream sundae with the works – just because! Watch the sun rise

Put your pictures into photo albums

Go on a picnic

Catch a butterfly and then let it go free

Fly a kite

Every year, we prepare a menta l “to- do” list for ou r su m m ers. We want to clea n out our closets, take more walks alon g the boardwalk, eat more veggies, and spen d more time w it h the family. But summer shou ld be about rela xa tion and fun – don’t spend yo ur summer seas on checking off your list of task s. Summer began on June 21. Spen d it tick ing off the fun things that w ill make th e season memorab le. Bet ter dive in so on – the summer w ill fly by!

learn how to surf

Rent a convertible and drive with huge sunglasses and a scarf in your hair, Jackie Onassis-style

Learn to rollerblade

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Take family photos outdoors wearing funny glasses

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Take a nap under a tree

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Stay up all night Go for a drive without any destination Eat a banana split Watch your wedding video

Write a real letter, put a stamp on it, and mail it at the post office Go bird watching Canoe Have a water fight Have a pillow fight

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Go to a baseball game

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Play flashlight tag Call your grandmother Make real s’mores on the BBQ

build a sand castle

puzzle Braid your hair

learn how to play tennis

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Go to a waterpark Smile – all day! Play monkey in the middle

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31 Make lemonade – from scratch 32 Go for a night swim 33 Play mini golf 34 Make your own ice cream 35 Put on a play for your family 36 Go to the farmers market 37 Do The New York Times crossword 38

Run with the kids on the beach barefoot

count the seeds in a water

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Make homemade Slurpees

Host a yard sale

Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge Plant a flower garden Pick berries and make a pie

61 Go fishing 62 Grow tomatoes 63 Skip rocks in a river 64 Spend the whole day barefoot 65 Take a nap in a hammock 66 Drink 8 oz. of water a day 67 Lie on the grass 68 Put together a 1,000 piece puzzle 69 Go to a state park 70 Take a walk in the rain 71 Sleep late 72 Learn to juggle

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Dating Dialogue

What Would You Do If… Moderated by Jennifer Mann, LCSW of The Navidaters

Dear Navidaters,

I am very hurt and discouraged by the shidduch system. I am 21 years old and have been “dating” since I came back from seminary. I thought I would be set up on dates since I am kind, intelligent, and attractive. I am told by all my friends how inspirational and entertaining I am at the same time. Guys love having a conversation with me. However, I come from a divorced home and I am looking for an educated, financially responsible man, not a learning boy asking to be supported by parents. I tried contacting shadchanim who were recommended by friends, and all responded that they didn’t have “time” for me. Many were even convincing me to go out with unattractive, mentally unstable guys. I barely have dates and have been single for a year.

Recently, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and attend a shidduch event on Shabbos last minute with my friend. We walked in and even made conversation with a facilitator who was quite friendly. As we were making our way around, one of the event organizers approached us. She asked who we were and if we signed up for the event. Embarrassed, I told her we decided to come last minute. She continued saying it cost a lot of money and that you can’t just crash these events. She went on asking our ages, reinforcing that the event is for ages 22 and up, and that we shouldn’t be here. She then said that many girls begged to come and sent nasty emails after being declined entry. After continuing to mortify us in public she said we could stay for a little and then should leave. I left the event mortified, discouraged, and disheartened. I am used to shadchanim saying they can’t help me and now all my initial thoughts about them were affirmed. I am writing to you because I have lost hope. How can someone in my situation who would make a fantastic wife find their bashert when the shadchanim will only set up size zero, wealthy girls? How am I supposed to network and be known if shadchanim slam the door on me? It’s not the girls who are the issues; it’s the shadchanim – it seems to me that they are in it for the money. I am ashamed to be part of this system, and I honestly don’t know where to turn.

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The Panel The Rebbetzin Rebbetzin Faigie Horowitz, M.S. he tone of your communication is disturbing. The bashing of the system, the hopelessness, and the drama make me wonder about your readiness for this most important commitment. What did you expect of this phase of your life? How did you think dating works in the frum world? What do you know about singles’ events and have you made any effort to find out? What do you have in mind for prospective candidates besides “an educated man who will support me”? You sound clueless about many things including sources for fixups, the role of shared interests and goals, and how people develop relationships. You say you are single for a year. It sounds like you are rushing to be married and you seem very vulnerable emotionally. You need support from a seasoned mature adult mentor/therapist/teacher who can guide you to examine what your goals and expectations are from a spouse and marriage. Then you can work it backwards and think about what you can offer a prospective spouse. The next step is examining the multiple paths to finding prospective candidates to date for marriage. There are many paths to finding dates including several Jewish dating apps that are reviewed in the current issue of Jewish Action magazine. However, your thin skin and reactions tell me that you need to spend some substantial time on self-knowledge, shidduch knowledge, and social norms. Coming from a divorced home is not a shidduch death sentence. People from divorced homes get married and not necessarily at more advanced ages than people coming from nondivorced homes. Educate yourself about yourself with help and become a mature, developed dating choice with interests and

outlook. Only then will you be able to handle the shidduch scene with confidence, skill, and success. You can achieve your goal with sustained effort and support.

The Mother Sarah Schwartz Schreiber, P.A. hoa! Take a deep breath. Discouraged? I get it. Hopeless? Not so fast. That you’re discouraged by the system makes perfect sense. Just the other day I ran into one of the most prolific shadchanim in the tristate area. She looked shellshocked, having recently completed a run of organized “Meet-theShadchan” events at local high schools and seminaries both here and out-of-town. “I’m drowning in resumes,” she confessed, “so many names, profiles. All wonderful young men and women (equal numbers, by the way) begging to be noticed and set up. Where do I start?” The conversation concluded that yes, she’s a shadchan – but she’s merely a very mortal messenger attempting to facilitate Hashem’s Ultimate Plan. Fact is, most shidduchim a r e not ac t u a l i z e d by shadchanim. If He wills it, He’ll make it happen: via neighbor, distant cousin, perfect stranger, singles’ event, Shabbos table or shadchan. Which brings me to the socalled ”hopeless” component of your situation. Listen to yourself! You are, by your own description: *kind, *intelligent, *attractive, *inspirational, *entertaining, and *21. You have so much going for you and so much to offer to that one lucky guy. Keep your mindset positive; replace hopelessness with optimism. Be open to new projects, new friends, and new experiences. Before you know it, you will have navigated this parsha with renewed confidence, life skills and, be’ezras Hashem, a new partner.

The Shadchan Michelle Mond irst thing’s first: You are 21 years old and there is no need to panic. You must take a deep breath and recognize that Hashem is in charge of shidduchim. Personally, I had gone to New York every weekend from Baltimore to go out with guys who’d been suggested because I knew it was my hishtadlus as an out-of-town girl. There were jobs I had to turn down, and it was a huge time/money commitment. I met some good guys, and some notso-good guys along the way, but it was all the hishtadlus Hashem had in mind for me to do before finding my husband who happened to live in Baltimore on the same street as my family a couple years into being in “The Parsha.” Point being: your efforts in the realm of hishtadlus do not always equal the results but they are still necessary steps you must take. Just because you go to shadchanim does not mean that is the only way your shidduch will come about. You should continue to network, sign up ahead of time for Shabbatons, go out for Shabbos meals, and get close to families. You must relax and recognize that Hashem can make your bashert show up at any time from any place. My next comment is regarding your account of the Shabbaton incident. Firstly, I must debunk the theory that shadchanim and organizers of events are “in it for the money.” There is an unbelievable amount of koach that goes into planning a singles’ Shabbaton monetarily and emotionally by the volunteer shadchanim organizing these events. Many sleepless nights are spent by the volunteer organizers choosing a core equal group of single men and women who are appropriate for each other based on age and hashkafa. Furthermore, mapping out the seating arrangements, entertainment/

Having a positive, open-minded, forgiving and curious attitude will be your greatest friend along the way.

games, and paying for the venue and food, decor and ambiance are also energy- and time-consuming. Many times, sums of money are laid out by the organizers to finalize plans which are never reimbursed. These events are done purely l’sheim shamayim to help singles find each other in an organized, comfortable fashion. For an event to flow properly, it all must be mapped out to a T and follow proper protocol. It is very understandable that the coordinator of this event would have not allowed a random group of young women come in and mingle at a pre-paid Shabbaton. This is not like walking into a random shul kiddush – it is like walking into a private personal Shabbos lunch affair and taking a seat. I am actually surprised the facilitators allowed you to come in and mingle at all. Every one of the singles at this event applied on time, paid in full to help cover costs, and were chosen based on age/hashkafa/compatibility to make sure that the situation was comfortable for everyone there. Furthermore, the girls who were rightfully on the Shabbaton deserved the opportunity to have this allotted time to mingle with the guys. It is unfair to the paid participants to be upstaged by a new group of younger women who decided to walk in randomly. I

would strongly suggest that the next time you decide to attend a Shabbaton with your friends, please RSVP in advance. This way you will all get the attention you deserve, and be guaranteed to meet like-minded and age-appropriate suitors.

The Single Tova Wein o sorry that you went through such a disgraceful experience. Top to bottom, everyone in-

volved in your unsuccessful dating experiences thus far should be ashamed of themselves and I hope they are all reading this column right now! Like with everything in life, there is good and bad among us. For every unfeeling, unknowing, misguided shadchan out there, there are also wonderful, kind, compassionate ones. For you, it seems, the journey will be a bit more arduous, since you (to no fault of your own) are not a perfect “A” lister. (That’s another whole story within the dating system that needs tremendous

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am so sorry that your first experiences with the “system” have been so discouraging. You aren’t the first person to feel this way. It does sometimes seem like the wealthy, size-two girls with the perfect house and family are a prized commodity. After a few rejections by shadchanim, it can leave a girl feeling completely discouraged. I can hear the utter disappointment in your “voice.” Hopefully this column will help spread awareness to two key issues: the first is sensitivity to singles and the second is my personal belief: everyone deserves a chance based on their own merit. Your letter is brimming with anger and resentment…and you may be perfectly entitled to these feelings. The issue is that these feelings will eventually be detected by the very people who you need to help you move into the next chapter of your life: marriage. I think it behooves you to work on these feelings and try to reframe what has happened to you into something more palatable. So, whether it’s a religious/spiritual belief that this is

a ll f rom Hashem, or that you view this process through a completely different lens, you need to find a way to make peace with this system…until it changes. As for the singles’ event, perhaps the tone of the shadchan was off-putting or she came across as rude. (I don’t know because I wasn’t there.) Or, perhaps she was overwhelmed because of all the work she put into the event and having two extra people would throw off the evening. Shadchanim tend to pour their hearts and souls into these events; spending many, many hours figuring out all the details. You are at the beginning of your journey. We don’t know how long you will be dating, but what we do know is that having a positive, openminded, forgiving and curious attitude (instead of judging) will be your greatest friend along the way. You have to figure out a dating path that works best for you. Find sensitive, sweet,

work.) But don’t give up on finding a warm, caring shadchan who will treat you with all the respect and kindness that you deserve. They are out there, but you’ll have to search harder. Meanwhile, also look to family and friends who know who you are and all you have to offer and all that you deserve. Work hard at connecting with them and again, though possibly stepping out of your comfort zone, asking for their help in setting you up. Sometimes people are just not focused on the potential shidduch sitting right in front of them. Make a little noise, reach out and take the bull by the horn. Don’t let any insensitive individuals get in the way of you finding your bashert!

attuned shadchanim who work with all kinds of people from various family backgrounds, incomes, and body types. Get your parents, friends, and family involved. Keep going to Shabbatons and events (registered, please!). You have so much going for you. Please keep your chin up. And if you need support during dating; someone to check in with, to vent to, to strategize with… then by all means seek the support of a dating coach or therapist. All the best, Jennifer

There is an unbelievable amount of koach that goes into planning a singles’ Shabbaton monetarily and emotionally by the volunteer shadchanim organizing these events.

Esther Mann, LCSW and Jennifer Mann, LCSW are licensed psychotherapists and dating and relationship coaches working with individuals, couples and families in private practice in Hewlett, NY. Jennifer is looking forward to teaching a psychology course at Touro College in the fall. To set up a consultation or to ask questions, please call 516.224.7779. Press 1 for Esther, 2 for Jennifer. Visit www.thenavidaters.com for more information. If you would like to submit a dating or relationship question to the panel anonymously, please email thenavidaters@gmail.com. You can follow The Navidaters on FB and Instagram for dating and relationship advice.

Hi Readers! Receiving your enthusiastic emails wanting to participate in the Reader’s Respond section has been wonderful! Just a reminder about how Reader Response works. Email thenavidaters@gmail. com with the subject line “Reader Response.” We will then ask you, in the order we receive your email, if you would like to respond to the coming week’s email. If you would like to respond to an already printed Navidaters Panel, please submit your answer to the editor at editor@fivetownsjewishhome.com. You can also join us on our FB page @thenavidaters on Sunday evenings to post your response to the week’s column. Interacting with you has been a pleasure! Thank you for all of your feedback. Esther and Jennifer

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Dr. Deb

The Hidden Reason Why People Don’t Change By Deb Hirschhorn, Ph.D.

s I look at all the people I’ve worked with over time and the people that I’m currently helping across rocky terrain, one thing becomes clear to me: our society dismisses emotions. It’s normal to dismiss something you don’t understand. Not too helpful and certainly not very nice, but normal. By “normal,” I don’t mean mentally healthy. I just mean “it happens a lot.” Somewhere along the line, humanity decided that emotions were too difficult to figure out so why bother? My own emotions, your emotions, everyone’s. Let’s just pretend they’re not there, sweep them under the rug, and move on. This works amazingly well. Think of all the successful people who don’t recognize theirs. Or their spouses’. They plow forward, carrying on – successfully in all areas that don’t require emotions – living, breathing, enjoying life at whatever level that is, and they seem pretty content from the outside. And of course, they will – normally – end up in divorce court over it. Jeff Bezos comes to mind. Trump has been there a few times. The reality is that we were im-

planted with emotions for a reason. Emotions give us information. When we feel a certain way, it tells us things we need to know. If we feel feverish, chances are we need to check for an infection. If we feel hungry, we ought to consider lunch. Or dinner. Many of us have trouble recognizing these feelings, let alone the more intangible ones that deal with the heart. But if we were able to recognize our own emotions and – bonus! – other people’s, we would and could avoid a lot of trouble. What’s the biggest reason that people divorce? The answer according to many polls: “communication problems.” But what does that mean? Imagine driving with a blindfold on. Scary, huh? When people “communicate,” if they are not correctly “reading” the meaning and intention in the other person’s words and actions, then it’s like driving blind. And they’re not reading correctly. This is for sure. They misinterpret all the time; they give unclear signals themselves; they are not even clear in what they want to say in the first place! Why is that? Because they are not reading (1) their own, and (2) their partner’s

emotions. And they don’t even know that they aren’t. They assume whatever they want to infer from what their partner says and does based on their own past experience without checking or even thinking that maybe they should check what they’re interpreting. Jumping to conclusions? Certainly. And everyone does it. What’s more, if Jimmy were to ask Jessie what she meant, she wouldn’t be able to tell him anyway. She’s so far removed from understanding her own feelings, that she can’t even express what they are. So she thinks she’s giving clear messages to Jimmy but none of it makes sense to him. She begs, she pleads, she reasons. She gets hysterical. She goes cold. Nothing, absolutely nothing works. So she concludes: “People don’t change.” Ahem. To take the driving analogy, if everyone drove around blindfolded and no one ever took off their blindfold, then eventually being in a state of willful blindness would be normal. If someone kept shouting, “You’re going to crash! Watch out!” it would not

make much sense. The idea of removing the blindfold would simply not be on anyone’s radar. But emotions actually are the “window” to reality. We really know what’s going on with another person (and ourselves) when we have the language of emotions downpat. That means the blindfolds are off and we can “see” with amazing clarity what is going on with another person. Just to prove to you that this is accurate, how is it that I can meet a couple that I have never spoken to before and after about a half-hour of chatting about their history together, I’ve totally figured out what the problem was in their marriage that was eluding them for twenty years? It would be funny if it weren’t tragic. But that couple doesn’t need to sit with me week after week after dreadful week, interpreting one to the other. That couple must learn the language of emotions – their own, first, and their spouse’s, second. Is this difficult? Yes, of course. That’s why everyone has colluded in pretending that emotions aren’t important. Easier that way. But it is far from impossible. It

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is something that can be learned in a matter of weeks, actually. Just like any other “language,” you can begin to build a “vocabulary” right away. Now, you might want to argue with me on this. You might say, “No, Dr. Deb, I explained that I was hurt that my husband wasn’t looking for work. I explained that it frightened me. I was very clear. We looked at the numbers and it was clear that we couldn’t go on. How was I not sharing my emotions?” Well, Jessie, you might have been sharing them; that’s true. But does he relate to “hurt” and “frightened”? Does Jimmy understand these concepts from his own experience? Jimmy was told to “man up” and “don’t be a cry baby” as a kid. He was not allowed to be either hurt or frightened. So how is he to relate to your words? What sense can he make of them? None at all. It’s not that you didn’t try. It’s that he didn’t receive. Not because he didn’t want to but because he had no basis to understand the depth of your pain.

Those are the key words here – “the depth of your pain.” You know there are two kinds of knowing. There’s what you read in a book or what someone tells you. And then there’s the experience. There is nothing, absolutely nothing, that compares

Lost? Abandoned? I don’t think so. They’d have to have experienced it themselves in order to “get” it. And not only that, they’d have to have employed the same coping skills as you to really, definitely get it. If your coping

We were implanted with emotions for a reason.

to having the same experience as another human being to really “know” something. Can you truly describe to someone what it’s like to be on a rollercoaster? Or to be where you were for your last vacation? Or what it’s like for you, for that matter, to be belittled? Put down?

skill was to feel your pain and theirs was to avoid their pain and just “plow through” to deal with life’s curveballs, then they still will not get it. That’s why it looks to you like people don’t change. You’re speaking two different languages. There’s no way they will get it

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without a “translator.” A translator – me – understands how to quickly, efficiently, thoroughly, and deeply teach the language of emotions so the one who didn’t get it does. Not only do they intellectually understand it, but they get it as if they’d experienced it. I help them connect your experience to something they’ve experienced. I help them find common ground. And, interestingly enough, there is no “guru” teaching this. Unfortunately. So you’ve got me. With me, change is possible and doable, provided you will step up to the plate to do the work. Book a call to find out exactly how this relates to you both and can change. https://drdeb. com/book.

Dr. Deb Hirschhorn is a Marriage and Family Therapist. If you want help with your marriage, begin by signing up to watch her Masterclass at https://drdeb. com/myw-masterclass.

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Health & F tness

It’s BBQ Time By Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN

inally! Summer has arrived. With the start of summer marks the start of the barbecue season. Even though grilling is considered a healthy cooking technique, the foods that comprise our barbecue meals, such as hotdogs, burgers, steaks, French fries, onion rings, potato salad, and coleslaw can easily pack 2,000 calories (our total daily needs) into one meal – one BBQ meal can cost a whole day’s worth of calories. Watching what we eat doesn’t necessarily mean we have to sacrifice quality and flavor. Here’s how to still enjoy a barbecue while being healthy. • All meat and poultry – chicken, chicken breast, hamburger, hotdog, smoked turkey, pulled brisket, pulled beef – when served with minimal sauce and controlled portions can fall within the 300-500 calorie range. The higher in fat, the smaller the portion size. Aim for 4-ounce portions for all red meat. The ideal choices would be chicken, chicken breast, and turkey. Turkey can get you a bigger portion per meal – up to 8 ounces and still be less than 300 calories. • Marinating meat adds extra calories to the meat. Sure it adds flavor too, but there are other ways to add flavor to your meat. Avoid marinating meat in sugar or oil. Enough fat is inside the meat. It does not need added oil. Instead of barbecue sauce which contains a lot of sugar or homemade marinades which usually require sugar as well, use spice rubs. There are many spice rubs available

in the supermarket that offer a delicious flavor without added calories. One very popular spice rub for any barbecue is Trader Joes’s BBQ rub and seasoning with coffee and garlic. Another top choice is Montreal steak seasoning. Many other spice companies sell BBQ seasonings, as well. Find any spice that calls your name and sprinkle it generously. • The next problem that presents itself at barbecue is the sauces that you cover the meat in once you are ready to pound. Avoid heavy sauces and dips. Ketchup packs a lot of sugar, so try to skip the ketchup. Mustard and relish are healthier options in terms of condiments. Limit condiments to no more than 2 tablespoons in total! • Make sure chicken skin is removed before eating. • Instead of beef hotdogs, use chicken hotdogs, which are lower in calories and sodium. • Substitute ground beef with ground chicken and ground turkey for hamburgers or use extra lean ground beef. • Skip the buns. If you absolutely cannot eat a hotdog or a hamburger without a bun, only have one bun and make it whole wheat. To be even more adventurous, instead of regular buns, try sandwich thins, which are 100% whole wheat and are only 100 calories per sandwich. You can also use any whole wheat bread or whole wheat pita bread. The best would be to eat your hotdog or hamburger plain, or cut it up and throw it in salad.

• Go easy on the side dishes. Instead of stuffing your hamburger and hotdog buns with coleslaw, potato salad, and pasta salad, try some Israeli salad or sauerkraut, which are much lower in calories since they’re lacking a heavy mayonnaise dressing. • If potato salad, coleslaw, corn salad and guacamole are a must, use low-fat mayonnaise, and use half of what the recipe calls for. Try not to have more than 2 tablespoons of each. • Substitute white pasta for whole wheat pasta in all pasta salads. • Slicing up fresh vegetables such as tomatoes and onions and throwing them into your sandwich gives a delicious added crunch and juicy flavor. • Grilled vegetables are a great, easy, healthy side dish for barbecues that are low in calories. Eggplants, peppers, onions, zucchini, and, of course, corn on the cob are great fresh off the grill! • Skip the French fries and onion rings. If you absolutely need French fries, cut up sweet potatoes into ¼-inch-thick strips and drizzle olive oil, salt and pepper on them. Bake them at 400˚F for about 45 minutes, or desired texture. • With all the sizzling food in front of you, you might be tempted to try it all. Don’t. You only need one portion of protein for your meal. Do not have one hamburger, one hotdog, a piece of steak, and a piece of chick-

en. Choose one. Obviously, my suggestion would be to choose the chicken since it is the leanest and contains the most protein. Don’t feel bad for yourself. Chicken is delicious and juicy on the barbecue. Chicken cutlets are another healthier option. You can throw them on the grill plain or sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and oregano. They’re amazing. Another fun way to enjoy chicken on the grill that makes chicken more exciting is chicken lollipops or chicken kebobs. • Once you choose a chicken for your plate, enjoy corn on the cob or sweet potato fries or whole wheat pasta salad as your starch and fill up the rest of your plate with salad or grilled vegetables. Yes, a barbecue can fall under the “diet” category too. • And dessert? Only fresh fruit! Watermelon makes the ideal dessert at a barbecue. Everybody is so full that a refreshing slice of juicy watermelon hits the spot. If you really behaved and watched what you ate, you can treat yourself to a sugar-free ices as a reward!

Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN, is a Master’s level Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist. She graduated CUNY Brooklyn College receiving a Bachelor’s in Science and Master’s degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences. She is currently a dietitian at Boro Park Center and a private nutrition consultant located in Brooklyn and the Five Towns. She can be reached at CindyWeinberger1@gmail.com.

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Health & F tness

“G-d Bless America,” Says This Immigrant By Hylton I. Lightman, MD, DCH (SA), FAAP

ust a few short weeks ago, I celebrated 35 years of living in America and being an American citizen. 35 years. I have spent more time in my adopted country than in South Africa, my country of birth. Since the 4th of July is imminent, I am taking the opportunity to reflect on this extraordinary country. When I was growing up in South Africa, there was no television until 1978; even then, it was limited to three hours per day. It was the “olden days” when “internet” and “Wi-Fi” were not words yet. My friends and I thought of the United States as a vast, faraway place filled with protests, violence, and racial unrest, where Hollywood directors ruled the roost. When the television show “Dallas” came to South Africa, people believed that JR Ewing was the prototypical American male. Even though I spoke English when I came here (English has always been my primary language, not Zulu, as many of you believe), it was quite the adjustment to learn “American English.” The language and idioms are different. On July 4, 1984, I was in South Nassau Communities Hospital as the only medical doctor in charge of pediatrics. I was paged that day to the “OR.” OR – “what’s that?” I asked the operator. After being laughed at and popping Advil because of the headache from the learning curve, I finally got down that OR was the Theatre, ER is Ca-

sualty, DR is Labor and Delivery, and that a band aid is a plaster. My “plaster,” by the way, is not plaster of Paris for casting fractures. It did not stop there. Diaper is nappy, the trunk of the car is the boot, the engine area is the bonnet, traffic lights are robots, and pacifiers are “dummies.” Most important, a can of coke is the thirst-quenching tin of cold drink. It took time but I got down the language and its idioms, culture, vast distances between destinations, hordes of people everywhere, brisk pace, and lack of leisure time. Driving on the other side of the road and 4-lane highways were terrifying for a while. The cultural experiences notwithstanding, America has offered me the opportunity grow in several areas. First is my career. I was blessed that I did not have to completely retrain when I came from South Africa. I completed a fellowship and then “hung out” the proverbial shingle, so to speak. I love my patients and experience the greatest joy in watching them grow into healthy adults who marry, begin their own families, and start yet another generation in this practice. Little did I know when hanging out that shingle to start building a private practice that health care would become an industry and that insurance companies would turn it upside down and inside out. “Managed care” is such a misnomer because the reality is that “you manage and we (insurance companies)

don’t care.” Knowing what I know now about the industry, would I still hang out that shingle? Yes. Despite the obstacles, I am gratified to know that I help people. This country should be proud of its plethora of programs to meet people’s health care needs. • Women Infants and Children’s program (WIC) helps pregnant and nursing women and their children up to five years of age with nutritional and other needs. • Through early diagnosis and treatment, Early Intervention (EI) helps change the trajectory of development for babies, toddlers and young children. • The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides healthy and affordable nutrition options to many Americans. • Vaccines for Children provides vaccines to patients on Medicaid, Managed Medicaid and Child Health Plus as well as to those who are underinsured or have no insurance. These four programs are but the tip of the iceberg. We are a country that is blessed with caring about its citizens. America has also given me the opportunity to be an Orthodox Jew and be supported in it. People here (at least in major cities with significant Jewish populations) are aware of the concept of Shomer Shabbos. Back in the day, this was unheard of in South Africa. My friends and

I struggled through medical school, internship, residency and the army to keep Shabbos then because the country lacked an awareness of it. During the compulsory army service, it was not uncommon to encounter anti-Semitism from the commanding officers once they saw the yarmulke under your government-issued beret. There was no person or office to complain to. You had to make do and daven for Siyata Dishmaya. In America, furthermore, you can walk the streets in a state of freedom. It is not a police state where you have to be worried whether someone will turn you into the government authorities. I’m not so sure that my American-born peers and even my American-born children appreciate freedom of speech and living in a democracy. Our children’s schools are supplied with textbooks and many school districts offer busing. Rabbonim, askanim and others have built an infrastructure so we can live as Jews as we go about our lives in America. It is no small thing. And never should we take it for granted, even for a moment. G-d bless America.

Dr. Hylton I. Lightman is a pediatrician and Medical Director of Total Family Care of the 5 Towns and Rockaway PC. He can be reached at drlightman@totalfamilycaremd.com, on Instagram at Dr.Lightman_ or visit him on Facebook.

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Blueberry Scones Dairy • Yields 12 scones By Naomi Nachman

When my kids were little, we once went blueberry picking in the Catskills. The blueberries were so delicious and sweet. We just kept picking so many of them. When we got home, our bellies were full of blueberries but I didn’t want to waste any of the remaining berries, so I took all the remaining berries and made these delicious scones. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup packed brown sugar 1 TBS baking powder ¼ tsp kosher salt ¼ cup butter, chilled 1 cup fresh blueberries ¾ cup half-and-half 1 egg

Cream Cheese Glaze 2 ounces (¼ package) brickstyle cream cheese, at room temperature ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 TBS milk

Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F. Place flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture until pea-sized crumbs form. Add blueberries; toss to mix. In a second bowl, beat together half-and-half and egg; slowly add to dry ingredients, stirring until dough forms. Knead just until it comes together, 3 or 4 times. Don’t overmix. Divide dough in half. On lightly floured board, shape each half into a 6-inch round. Cut each round into 6 wedges. Transfer to a baking sheet (do not coat with nonstick cooking spray or oil). Bake for about 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze: Combine all glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled scones. Naomi Nachman, the owner of The Aussie Gourmet, caters weekly and Shabbat/ Yom Tov meals for families and individuals within The Five Towns and neighboring communities, with a specialty in Pesach catering. Naomi is a contributing editor to this paper and also produces and hosts her own weekly radio show on the Nachum Segal Network stream called “A Table for Two with Naomi Nachman.” Naomi gives cooking presentations for organizations and private groups throughout the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area. In addition, Naomi has been a guest host on the QVC TV network and has been featured in cookbooks, magazines as well as other media covering topics related to cuisine preparation and personal chefs. To obtain additional recipes, join The Aussie Gourmet on Facebook or visit Naomi’s blog. Naomi can be reached through her website, www.theaussiegourmet.com or at (516) 295-9669.

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Notable Quotes “Say What?!”

I think it’s a wholly inappropriate comparison. The Holocaust, you’re taking about a tragedy of biblical proportion and one of the greatest tragedies in history. Six million Jews died during the Holocaust. There is no comparison to the Holocaust, period, and to draw an equivalency suggests one does not understand what happened in the Holocaust. -Gov. Andrew Cuomo, prior to departing on a trip to Israel, criticizing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (Socialist/Dem-NY) comparison between concentration camps and the U.S. border

If you keep busy, you enjoy life. - May Lee, 99, who has been working for the state of California for 76 years

For 50 years I never had a chair in my office. - Ibid.

She should be removed from Congress. She’s spreading anti-Semitism, hatred and stupidity. The people on the border aren’t forced to be there — they go there of their own will. If someone doesn’t know the difference, either they’re playing stupid or they just don’t care. - Holocaust survivor Edward Mosberg, e 93, who is president of the Holocaust commemoration group From The Depths, criticizing Ocasio-Cortez’s comments

Of course. – President Trump’s response when a reporter asked him, while he was sitting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, whether he would warn Putin not to meddle in the 2020 elections

Don’t meddle in the election. - Ibid., playfully addressing Putin, after turning away from the reporter and looking at the Russian leader

Give me a reason and I’ll eat more hot dogs. If someone eats 90, I’ll eat 91. - Nathan’s hot dog eating champ Joey Chestnut, in an interview with Fox News ahead of the yearly hot dog chomping competition

We’re glad to see that we were able to make an elderly lady smile and tick one thing off her bucket list. - Manchester England police department, after they “arrested” 93-year-old Josie Birds, in order to help her fulfill a bucket list wish

We dragged you out of bed early; I appreciate it. - WPIX 11 Dan Mannarino to Mayor Bill de Blasio, after the mayor showed up 41 minutes late to a 7:30AM interview and blamed his alarm clock for not going off

I identify very much with the guy with the lightsaber – the Jedi Knights. - Boris Johnson, the favorite to become Britain’s next prime minister, talking about Star Wars

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January 22, 2015, my son Grant was working in a Quick Trip in Mesa, Arizona. An illegal alien came in, dumped a jar of change out on the counter, and wanted to buy a pack of cigarettes. Grant went to start counting the change, the man said, “What, you’re not gonna give me my cigarettes?” Grant said, “Hey, I got to count your change.” At that moment, this man produced a gun. Grant did everything he was supposed to do, Grant gave him the cigarettes, and as soon as Grant did, this illegal alien shot my son in the face, killing him instantly. He then stepped over Grant’s body, grabbed a couple more packs of cigarettes, stepped back over Grant, and turned and looked at my son. He wanted to make sure he was dead because if he wasn’t he was gonna shoot him again. These are stories that are happening every single day…. How many people need to die for Ocasio-Cortez to stop her ridiculous rhetoric about concentration camps?

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[Bernie Sanders] is the enemy of every entrepreneur that’s ever going to be born in the country and has been born in the past. - Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus on Fox Business Network

- Steve Ronnebeck, whose son Grant was murdered by an illegal alien, at a rally in Washington last week

People say cops love donuts but we don’t recommend this method of delivery. - Facebook post by the King County Washington Sheriff’s Office after a suspect broke into a police substation and brought donuts with him as a “peace offering”

I did not know the phrase I used in Miami today was associated with Che Guevara & I did not mean to offend anyone who heard it that way. - 2020 presidential hopeful Mayor Bill de Blasio apologizing on Twitter after he shouted “Hasta la victoria siempre!” (ever onward to victory), quoting communist murderer Che Guevara outside Miami International Airport as he spoke in support of striking union workers

Let a person grow up first before making a choice. Let the children [live] in peace. – Russian President Vladimir Putin when asked by reporters at the G20 Summit why he recently cracked down on certain liberal progressive movements in Russia

When veterans show up at the stores for the flag raisings, and when they come on Saturdays and do their veteran rides, and they weep at the bottom of the flagpole, that’s the conviction that I need to say it’s just not going to come down. I would rather go to jail. - Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis on Fox News discussing his refusal to remove a giant U.S. flag which violates a local Statesville County, North Carolina, ordinance, after local authorities threatened to jail him if he doesn’t remove the massive flag

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I think the interference, though not yet quantified, should be fully investigated and would show that Trump didn’t actually win the election in 2016; he lost the election. He was put into office because the Russians interfered. - Former President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center

There were 10 Democrats onstage, and to qualify, all a candidate needed was to poll at 1 percent or higher. That’s it? One percent? I mean, even O.J.’s at 2 percent. — Jimmy Fallon

I want to thank Chairman Kim for something else – when I put out the social media notification, if he didn’t show up, the press was going to make me look very bad. So you made us both look good, and I appreciate it. - President Trump thanking North Korea’s Kim Jong Un for not standing him up and meeting him Sunday in the demilitarized zone on the border between North Korea and South Korea

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Political Crossfire

Ambition on Display – But What Else? By Robert J. Samuelson

hat struck me about the first debates among 20 candidates for the Democratic nomination for president was how much they resembled a gaggle of graduate students. All seemed articulate and intelligent. All had a good grasp of the classroom material – in this case, the programs they were advocating or opposing. All were palpably ambitious, eager to show that they were better suited than their rivals, without seeming too egotistical or ruthless. None, however, seemed “presidential.” At this stage, perhaps that is inevitable. Time will pass, and the candidates’ strengths or weaknesses will become more apparent. Electoral politics are often likened to sports. If so, we are still in the first inning, and the starting pitcher is still facing the first batter. And yet, I am already left with the uneasy feeling that this campaign may leave us especially ill-informed. Three issues bother me. The first is this: the campaign’s attention is focused heavily – almost exclusively – on domestic problems and programs, but the most pressing issues that await the next president will probably involve foreign policy. How are we to judge the competence and judgments of the rival candidates on matters with which they have little experience? Assuming for the moment that President Trump does not win reelection, how is his successor going to deal with China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and our estranged allies, as well as our trade

and economic relations with them? With the conspicuous exception of former Vice President Joe Biden, none of the candidates has much international experience. To be fair, this is often the case, but the consequences today loom larger, precisely because the post-World War II framework has broken down. Its replacement needs to deal with the reality of a populist backlash – both in the United States

its annual long-term budget outlook. Even with the economy near “full employment,” the federal government runs massive annual budget deficits, meaning that we spend more than we tax. At the moment, those deficits equal about 4% of the economy (gross domestic product) or about $1 trillion annually. Under present tax and spending policies, deficits will grow for decades. The resulting debt – the

How are we to judge the competence and judgments of the rival candidates on matters with which they have little experience?

and other advanced societies – as well as the need to remain engaged globally. In a world shrunken by technology and trade, we do not have the luxury of neo-isolationism and neo-protectionism, even if Trump thinks we do. Second: a similar dilemma afflicts domestic policies. As a society, we have committed ourselves to more programs and subsidies than we can easily afford. Despite this, the candidates seem wedded to yet more expensive experiments in social policy. Shortly before last week’s debates, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released the latest version of

accumulation of past annual deficits – is now about 78% of GDP, up from 35% of GDP in 2007. By 2029, it’s projected to be 92% of GDP. In its report, the CBO notes that the debt “has exceeded 70% of GDP during only one other period in U.S. history – from 1944 to 1950,” reflecting the impact of World War II. A prudent society would defend itself against a conceivable financial crisis by reducing budget deficits. It wouldn’t expand them. Yet, that is what the Democratic candidates propose. Universal health care? Not a prob-

lem. Free college? Yes, indeed. Equal pay for women? Long overdue. A Marshall Plan for Central America? A sensible idea. “Green” jobs – wind and solar power? Absolutely necessary. A write-off of student college debt? An excellent suggestion. The list goes on. The Democrats’ agendas assume that low interest rates and taxes on the wealthy can pay for new benefits. But even if this upbeat assertion turns out to be true, it still leaves massive deficits under present programs. What lies ahead on this path is disillusion, as spending commitments don’t match campaign promises. (Inevitably, the same daunting arithmetic faces Trump, now and in the future.) Third: leadership. The power of the presidency, the late political scientist Richard Neustadt constantly argued, is the capacity to persuade – that is, to convince other people that what the president wants is what they ought to want for their own good and the nation’s good. Neustadt’s imperative applies to both individual power brokers and to mass constituencies of voters. In this army of candidates, do we have anyone who can exert that sort of leadership, especially when much of the persuasion that needs doing involves the delivery of relatively unwelcome news? Who knows? It’s still the first inning, and maybe a slugger is coming to bat. (c) 2019, Washington Post Writers Group

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The Debates’ Biggest Losers? American Taxpayers By Marc A. Thiessen

en. Kamala Harris of California may have been the breakout winner of last week’s Democratic presidential debates, but there was one clear loser: the American taxpayer. These were the most expensive presidential debates in American history. Never have so many candidates proposed to spend so much. In the first debate, NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie asked Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren about the economic impact of her plans for “free college, free child care, government health care, cancellation of student debt” and in the second asked Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., whether his proposals “for big, new government benefits, like universal health care and free college” would require middle-class tax increases. (They would.) But no one asked any of the candidates a simple question: how much is all of that going to cost? Instead of shoring up Medicare, Democrats want to expand it to cover virtually everyone in the country. Sanders’s Medicare-for-all legislation has been co-sponsored by Sens. Warren, Harris, Cory Booker of New Jersey and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York. Nonpartisan estimates put its cost at $32 trillion over the first 10 years. Or take free college. Harris, Warren, Gillibrand and Booker have signed on to the Debt-Free College Act, which would cost at least $840 billion over 10 years. Sanders has introduced a $2.2 trillion College for All Act that would make public colleges and universities

tuition-free and debt-free, and erase the roughly $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. Warren has also proposed a $640 billion student loan debt cancellation plan. Warren has proposed a plan for “universal child care” and early learning that would cost $700 billion over 10 years, while Harris, Beto O’Rourke and Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., have endorsed the Child Care for Working

Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act, while Sanders has proposed an ambitious government jobs plan with guaranteed wages of $15 an hour, retirement and health benefits, child care, and paid family leave. None have explained how much their plans would cost, but the liberal Center on Budget and Policy Priorities put the cost of even a less ambitious guaranteed-jobs plan – covering just 9.7 mil-

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio assured us that “there’s plenty of money in this country. It’s just in the wrong hands.”

Families Act, which would cost $700 billion over 10 years. Amazingly, none of the NBC anchors asked about the Green New Deal, but climate change was front and center in both debates. Joe Biden’s climate plan would cost $1.7 trillion over a decade. Warren has pitched a $2 trillion plan, O’Rourke’s proposal would cost $5 trillion, while Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s green-jobs plan would cost $9 trillion. Then there are government-guaranteed jobs. Harris, Warren and Gillibrand have all co-sponsored Booker’s

lion workers – at $6.8 trillion over the next decade. Andrew Yang proposed a government-provided universal basic income that would give every American over the age of 18 a monthly check of $1,000 – which would cost between $28 trillion and $40 trillion over 10 years. Add it all up, and it’s enough to make a Soviet central planner blush. But where things get really expensive is the nexus between the Democrats’ spending plans and their immigration policies. During the first debate, former housing and urban de-

velopment secretary Julián Castro said he would decriminalize illegal border crossings. When the candidates in the second debate were asked how many supported his plan, nearly every candidate’s hand went up. (Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado was the only one to abstain.) Every candidate raised a hand when asked if their government health plan would provide coverage for illegal immigrants. The combination of decriminalizing illegal entry and offering those who enter illegally free health care would create a magnet for millions to enter our country – dramatically increasing the cost of every public health-care plan. And once here, these migrants would presumably also seek to take advantage of other free programs the Democrats are proposing, which means their costs would also skyrocket beyond these estimates. Open borders and socialism are a path to national suicide. According to the Congressional Budget Office, under current law – without all the Democrats’ new entitlements – debt held by the public is already projected to increase from 78% of gross domestic product today to 144% by 2049. This level of debt is unsustainable and could lead to another financial crisis. But no worries, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio assured us that “there’s plenty of money in this country. It’s just in the wrong hands. Democrats have to fix that.” I’m sure they will. (c) 2019, Washington Post Writers Group

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Forgotten Her es

Wearing Two Uniforms Part II By Avi Heiligman

Both Roger Staubach, left, and Pete Dawkins were Heisman Trophy winners and served in the U.S. Naval Academy

laying sports on the highest level is a dream for many athletes. During times of war, some of these athletes put off their dream to serve in the military with several serving overseas in war zones. This article is the second in a series of athletes that have put on a different kind of uniform and served in the military. One of the most famous Jewish baseball players of all time is Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg. The native New Yorker went to NYU before joining the Detroit Tigers organization in 1930. In 1935, the Tigers won the World Series against the Cubs. Greenberg was sidelined during Game 2 after breaking his wrist in a collision with the Cubs catcher. Five years later in 1940, he became the first major leaguer to sign up in the peacetime draft. He passed his medical examination on his second try as the first one concluded that he had flat feet. Greenberg reported to Fort

Custer in Michigan for training and served as anti-tank gunner. On December 5, 1941, two days before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he was honorably discharged as Congress released men over the age of 28 from the military. He reenlist-

I am finished with baseball, and it would be silly for me to say I do not leave it without a pang. But all of us are confronted with a terrible task – the defense of our country and the fight for our lives.” In 1943, Greenberg helped raised millions

“All of us are confronted with a terrible task – the defense of our country and the fight for our lives.”

ed less than three months later telling Sporting News, “There is only one thing for me to do – return to the service. This doubtless means

in war bonds but he wanted to serve overseas. Lieutenant Greenberg, now with the Army Air Corps (the Air Force

was not created until 1947), graduated Officer Candidate School in Florida. In 1944, he was a captain and was with the first group of B-29 Superfortresses to go to the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations. While there, he served in an administrative role scouting locations for bomber bases. In one incident he was with another officer when an incoming plane overshot the runway and made a crash landing. As Greenberg ran over to see if he could help, the gas tanks exploded and he was thrown into a drainage ditch. Thankfully, no one was killed as the crew of the stricken plane managed to escape. Greenberg was shaken and was in a daze for a few days but otherwise was unhurt. In late 1944, Greenberg was recalled to the U.S. to help boost morale on the home front. He served in the military the longest of any baseball player during the war and was back with the Tigers in July 1945.

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Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach served in the Navy and in 1964 was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys a year before he graduated. After graduating, he chose to serve in Vietnam over a stateside assignment. He was there for a year as a Supply Corps officer before returning to the U.S. and served out his four-year commitment to the Navy. In 1969 he joined the Cowboys as a 27-year-old rookie and arrived just in time for training camp. Staubach won two Super Bowls with the Cowboys and was named the MVP of Super Bowl VI. Hank Greenberg enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1940

Nathan Weber was a Green Beret and competed in the U.S. Olympics

World Class Athlete Program. In 2006, he left the army after seven years of service with an honorable discharge and several medals. During his time in the army, Holcomb competed in bobsled tournaments including testing bobsleds in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt

Lake City. He first competed in the Olympics in 2006 and won gold in the four-man bobsled competition in 2010. Sergeant First Class Nathan Weber is the other bobsledder of note who served in the American military. In fact, Weber prepped for

his Olympic debut while deployed in Africa and Afghanistan. The native of Denver was a member of the U.S. Special Forces known as the Green Berets. He trained in the scorching heat of Africa and while under fire from the Taliban. As a side note, two others in Weber’s four-man bobsled team also served in the Armed Forces. Being a world class athlete is an accomplishment in of its own but that wasn’t enough for these soldier/athletes. For Hall of Famers Greenberg and Staubach, it meant putting off large lucrative salaries to fight in war zones. There are many athletes who served in the military. In a future article we will continue with part three of this series.

Avi Heiligman is a weekly contributor to The Jewish Home. He welcomes your comments and suggestions for future columns and can be reached at aviheiligman@gmail.com.

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ack in December 2017, while you were finishing up your holiday shopping and putting away the menorah, Congress spiked the tax code. The goal was simple. First, eliminate a bunch of deductions that made the whole thing more complicated. Then, take advantage of that broader base to cut overall rates. There’s nothing radical about that sort of tinkering. The hard part is deciding which sacred cows get gored to make it work. Much to many people’s surprise, the state and local tax deduction wound up on the chopping block. Until 2018, you could deduct an unlimited amount of state and local income, sales, and property taxes. The new law capped that deduction at $10,000. That’s a big deal in states with high income taxes like California (13.3% top rate), Hawaii (11%), and New York (8.95%). It’s even a problem for a state like Texas with no income tax but high property taxes. Naturally, the high-tax states weren’t jazzed about that part of Uncle Sam’s plan. They struck back with a fiendishly clever proposal that would have dazzled Harry Houdini with its sheer magic. Encourage residents to make gifts to special state funds,

then give them dollar-for-dollar credits against their taxes for those contributions. Abracadabra! Now your payments aren’t nondeductible taxes anymore. Now they’re fully-deductible charitable gifts! Last week, the IRS threw a wet blanket over the states’ prestidigitation, issuing 74 pages of final regula-

write them off as charity. The regulations outline a few exceptions to that general rule, including programs that give you dollar-for-dollar deductions (as opposed to credits), and programs that credit your tax bill for less than %15 of your gift. (They wouldn’t be Treasury regulations without fine print, right?)

They have struck with a fiendishly clever proposal that would dazzle Harry Houdini with its sheer magic.

tions that they could have condensed into a single word. And that word is: “Really?!?” They start out by defining a “gift” as something you make with no expectation of return benefit. Then they go on to explain that if you make a “gift,” and expect to receive a state or local tax credit in return, it’s not a gift. It’s a quid pro quo. And while the tax code is full of deductible quid pro quos, you can’t

But it really just comes down to substance over form. The IRS essentially said, “Look, it walks like a duck, it quacks like a duck, and if we put our tongue on it, we bet it tastes like a duck, too. So it’s a tax, not a charitable contribution. Better luck next time!” The truly amazing thing about the regulations isn’t that they run 74 pages. (74 pages!) It’s that they take the

states’ argument seriously in the first place. Of course the IRS was going to shoot them down! Are you kidding? If you surprise your six-year-old in the kitchen with crumbs all over his face, you don’t listen to his excuses for why the cookies are gone. You give him an immediate time-out, not “due process”! In the end, the change was more bark than bite. Many of affected taxpayers had already lost their state and local tax deductions to the alternative minimum tax. Even the ones who wound up paying tax on more income benefited from the lower overall rates. Want some good news? You don’t need to perform sleight-of-hand with the tax code to pay less. The law is full of legitimate deductions, credits, loopholes, and strategies you can use to pay the legal minimum. And you don’t need to risk the IRS laughing at your arguments to succeed. Make sure you have a plan, see how much you can save, and let us worry about the 74-page regulations! Allan J Rolnick is a CPA who has been in practice for over 30 years in Queens, NY. He welcomes your comments and can be reached at 718-896-8715 or at allanjrcpa@aol.com.

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Can You Stomach This? By Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., MFT, CLC

veryone’s on some kind of eating kick these days. Every week there’s a new study.

I think you can probably justify anything you eat! There’s a study somewhere, that says something,

that supports what you are ingesting. Even if you eat total garbage – some study says – feeling happy helps you live longer. Honestly, I would say the choice is less about what you eat and more about what you read! There’s this diet where you eat nothing that has a parent because that’s heart healthy. And then there’s one for healthy weight loss where you eat mostly everything with a parent in the air, on the land, and in the sea. There are all liquid diets where you eat no solids in order to detox. And there are eating plans to eat only one type of solid to shed extra pounds. The thought for that one is that it’s got to work – how much of one item can anyone tolerate? The point is, if you want to eat or drink something, there’s something that will justify it and will prove that it’s better for you. But what happens when you want to eat everything? And now I’m guessing you’re sorry you read this. Exactly my point – see, it’s about what you read! This was probably sounding great till now. Well, here’s the good news: there’s probably an article that will refute this too. After all, there is that wellknown saying about everything in moderation. So that sounds like

you can eat everything. But I guess I means it’s not good eating everything when it’s just not in moderation! Food is a major pastime in our lives. And I don’t mean for survival. We are busy – doing lunch, out for business dinners, attending shul dinners, weddings, bar mitzvahs and so on.... We are also packing snacks, calling out for lunch and dinner, and going out for açai bowls, frozen yogurts, muffins, iced coffees, and salads. And then topping it off by eating in bed, too! I think it’s something in our culture. You know: Food for thought. The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Eat, drink and be merry. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Food, glorious food. Bringing home the bacon. And the list goes on…and on… and on…. So enjoy whatever eating kick you’re on ‘cause clearly we are not kicking the eating habit soon!

Rivki Rosenwald is a certified relationship counselor, and career and life coach. She can be contacted at 917-7052004 or rivki@rosenwalds.com.

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