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RECAP OF CHAPTER 83: Afraid that he will get the Kushes in trouble if Bernard finds him there, Binyamin leaves their home. He hides out on the roof of the manor house, intent on getting to the third floor as soon as the Wangels go to sleep. At 3:30 in the morning, Eva knocks on the Wangels’ door. Her father is having a heart attack, and she begs the Wangels to let Dr. Katzburg use their defibrillator on him. The Wangels make her wait a long time, and by the time she returns home with it, it’s too late.

CHAPTER EIGHTY FOUR

From a letter that Leo Sherer z”l wrote, published in the Nogot Heyet (Fortified Place), Issue number 10, Year 1978:

From my sickbed, I wish to send my thanks to all those who have sent me letters with warm wishes for a recovery. I will also utilize this distinguished platform to thank Dr. Baruch Grodotzky for his dedicated treatment to save my eye, and to his daughter and assistant, Dr. Annie Katzburg. And of course, to our compassionate benefactors, Katarina and Josef Wangel, who provided the right equipment for my treatment, and in general, over the years, have made sure to provide materials and updated medical information so that our doctors can keep learning and advancing, so that we can continue living here in good health and tranquility. From the incident that happened to me, I turn to you with a simple request: Be careful about sharp, protruding branches, because such a distressing accident can happen to anyone

who is not careful enough.

And another request: Even when I am not around, try to keep up your work productivity, for the sake of the honesty, fairness, and gratitude that we owe to the supervisors here. Wishing you good health and peace always, Leo Sherer

Sol, the nephew who stood with his head bowed near the bier, folded the yellowing paper and raised his tear-filled eyes. “I don’t think there could be a better will than this letter, written sixteen years ago, after that accident. Our beloved Leo, may his memory be blessed, wrote with great effort, with one eye bandaged, his instructions to the residents of this place. And if I may note, it is not only to the Wangel family that we owe gratitude, but also to him, the man who headed this blessed factory for some fifty years.”

He took a handkerchief out of his pocket. “And perhaps,

indeed, it is worthwhile to look at the two requests that he wrote here as his final wishes: to continue working with as much dedication as possible, for the sake of fairness and honesty, and yes,”—his eyes flitted over the large crowd—“to be careful about sharp and protruding branches. And by that, I mean the lesson that is clear to us all: Don’t let people with delusional ideas sow discord and ruin all that our Leo has built here for decades.”

He lowered his eyes to the mittah. “Dear Leo, we loved you so much. We are anguished that we have to part from you, and we promise that we will do everything to follow in your ways.”

“Speak only for yourself,” Yidel Klein whispered, standing next to his Aryeh. “It looks like indeed, he is planning to do everything to follow in his uncle’s path—and to inherit his position.”

“Sol?” Mottel Kush turned to him. “But Leo has sons-in-law!”

“David Elkovitz won’t run this place,” Yidel muttered dismissively. “The Reform people won’t let him. And neither will the Wangels, because he…well, it’s clear to them also that he is not a copy of his father-in-law. And Irwin? Nu, really, he knows nothing about furs.”

“And how much did Leo know, already?” Elimelech Kush muttered. “He mostly talked, and left the hard work for others. Like your nephew Binyamin, for example.”

“Come on, let’s not take from Leo what he did have,” Yidel whispered back. “His knowledge in the field was tremendous. The fact that others had far better hands than him is not his fault.”

“What’s strange,” David Elkovitz said, suddenly appearing from behind them, “is that Sol took from this letter only what he considers a ‘will,’ and he’s doing what he wants with it. How is he ignoring the words of thanks for the medical devices that Wangel provided to treat my father-in-law’s injured eye, without mentioning their behavior last night—which led directly to his death?” He fell silent as Irwin, the oldest son-inlaw, stood near the mittah and—somewhat clumsily—read the words of Kaddish from a paper.

“Just one more thing,” Elkovitz whispered, as Sol once again imperiously took his place right opposite the bier. “I have no idea what will be now with the Wangels, and what’s with Binyamin. But it should be clear to people that if they put Sol

on top of us, he will be far less gentle than my father-in-law. And to prove his absolute loyalty, he might also actively report anyone who he considers to be transgressing the laws of this place. Excuse me if it’s lashon hara, but based on what I have learned, we are allowed to be cautious and concerned, aren’t we? So please, be concerned.” And without another word, he returned to his place in the first rows, with the members of the mourning family. Eva was weeping into her hands, and Suzy, her sister, was leaning on her shoulder.

Sol cleared his throat and suggested that they sing Leo’s old song. He began first, and many joined in, singing the familiar words: In the hard and bitter world, in a dreadful world—I found myself a fortified place, I found a place…

They had no reason to fear that any of the Nazis here would get angry at the words “dreadful world,” and it wasn’t only because this song complimented the Wangels for the fortified and protected hiding place that they provided for the Jews. The reason was much simpler: Not one of the Wangels had come to escort the devoted, longtime work supervisor on his final journey. ***

Even if he had planned to slip into the top floor during the night, the voices from the courtyard below made it clear to Binyamin that it would not be wise. Something had happened in the quiet camp, and he had no way to know if it was something that would cause the Wangels to come up to the third floor in the middle of the night.

He would wait one more day, and then climb down the following night.

Only when morning came was he able to discern from the distant voices that someone had passed away, and based on the loud exchanges between Bernard and his sister, which came through one of the open windows of the manor house, he also realized who that person was.

Leo Sherer!

A muted sense of sadness spread through Binyamin. In recent years, he and Leo had not really gotten along, and Leo had sometimes acted in an irritating and unfair way, especially when he served as the spokesman for the Reform group in their disputes.

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But all in all…he did have some feeling for tradition, and respect for Rabbi Schwartzbrod. He was the one who had discovered Binyamin’s talent and had brought him to the place where he was today.

Today… Binyamin looked around with a bitter smile. This was where he was today, hiding on the rooftop of the manor house. If everything would have continued normally, he would be sitting now in his little corner, sewing peacefully and precisely, one seam after another, to the satisfaction of those in charge.

But who wanted to live this fake life? After learning of the truth beyond the walls of the camp, he could not make peace with this huge lie. He was waiting every day for the liberation to come, b’ezras Hashem.

And Leo—

Leo Sherer wouldn’t be there.

was pained that Leo would never have the chance to see the truth.

Although in the place he was coming to now, the truth was known to all.

***

“Hello, is this Peter Karol?”

“Yes.” The voice was thick and raspy, maybe from years of smoking, or of drinking.

“We…are conducting an interview, an important interview. And we would like to ask you a few questions.”

But primarily he was pained that Leo would never have the chance to see the truth.

Binyamin was surprised to discover how significant a role Leo played in his dreams of liberation: How he would stand openmouthed when he came face to face with the life outside, how perhaps he would shake Binyamin’s hand and admit that he, Binyamin, had been right… Or perhaps he’d double down and blindly insist on staying to work for Wangel until the end of his life? That didn’t seem likely.

Binyamin felt sad, not only because he wanted Leo to agree with him and to admit to the truth—and yes, there was a twinge of a desire for Leo to see that he had been right. But primarily he

“Are you recording me now?” Peter sounded excited.

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“We’re writing questions and answers, not recording.”

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“We are interested in villagers who engage in work outside their villages.”

“So what do you want to ask?”

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“I have a van, and I drive people.”

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“Food, small electric appliances, clothing, furs.”

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“Both.” From minute to minute he sounded more distant, but then he continued, “Furs usually go from here to the city.”

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“But I hardly do it. Maybe once a year, just about. They have their own van, so they hardly need me. How many furs do they produce already, five a month? And a lot of their work is also done in their factory store in Vienna. But what do I care, as long as I’m registered at the Labor Ministry, so this way I’ll have a pension in six more years. That’s what I’m after.”

A few seconds later, Bentzy put the phone back down. “Five furs a month?” He looked at his father. “Does that make sense to you?”

“They are probably playing with the reports on how much they produce. To the government offices they present themselves as a small, boutique family business, that hardly needs workers except for a few times a year. But in reality, their work is of a much greater scope.”

“And the government offices rely on their declarations without actually looking into things on the ground?”

His father was thoughtful. “Look, either they are very well connected, or they present the factory store in Vienna as their main production site. And maybe both are true. In my view, they export furs abroad in all kinds of ways, without anyone knowing the real amount that is produced in the factory.”

“Or the real number of workers who are enslaved in their factory,” Bentzy finished grimly. “And their identity.”

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If there’s one thing I hear from mothers all the time, it’s this:

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1. Guilt keeps us stuck in the past. When guilt takes over, our minds replay the mistake again and again. We re-live it instead of living the moment we’re in.

Example: You snapped at your daughter before school because she couldn’t find her shoes. All morning, you think, “I can’t believe I yelled at her over shoes.” When she comes home later, instead of greeting her with warmth, you’re still carrying that heavy feeling—so the disconnect happens twice.

Instead: Notice it happened, make a quick repair if needed (“This morning was rough, I’m sorry I snapped”), and then shift your focus back to connecting in the present.

2. Guilt Makes Us Parent from Shame, Not Love. Guilt often turns into shame, where we believe we are bad—not just that we made a mistake. When we’re in shame, we either withdraw or try to “make it up” in ways that don’t serve our child.

Example: You told your teen he couldn’t go to a latenight event. He accused you of being controlling, and you feel guilty for saying no. Later, to ease your guilt, you give him extra privileges that you normally wouldn’t. The problem? He learns that pushing your buttons changes the rules.

Instead: Stand firm in your decision while staying connected: “I know you’re upset, and I understand why. I made this choice because I care about your safety.”

3. Guilt Drains Our Energy. We need emotional stamina for parenting, especially with teens. Guilt acts like a slow leak in our energy tank. The more we replay our mistakes, the less patience, clarity, and compassion we have for the next challenge.

Example: You forgot to sign a school form, and now your child can’t go on the field trip. You feel awful and beat yourself up all day. By the time you get home, you’re so drained from your own mental criticism that you snap over something small, like shoes left in the hallway.

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and protect your energy for the moments that matter now.

4. Guilt Ignores the Truth: We’re Doing the Best We Can. We love to tell ourselves, “I should have done better.” But the truth is, in that moment—with the tools, energy, and understanding we did the best we could. If we could have done better, we would have.

Example: You planned to have a calm talk with your teen about grades, but you ended up reacting to his attitude and raising your voice. It’s easy to think, “I should have stayed calm.” But that night, you were tired, worried, and caught off guard.

Instead: Recognize that you can learn from the moment but stop expecting yourself to have skills you haven’t practiced yet. Growth takes time.

5. Guilt Doesn’t Lead to Growth-Compassion Does. Feeling bad doesn’t make us better. What does? Reflecting, learning, and repairing when needed. Self-compassion opens the door for growth; guilt slams it shut.

Example: After losing your temper, guilt says, “I’m a terrible mother. I can’t believe I did that again.” Compassion says, “I didn’t handle that how I wanted to. Next time, I’m going to try a pause before responding.” Which one is more likely to lead to change?

Instead: Talk to yourself the way you’d talk to your best friend—acknowledging the mistake while believing in your ability to do better next time.

Let’s remember the 3 “R’s”, so that you can move forward without guilt, as follows:

• Repair: apologize if needed and show your child what taking responsibility looks like.

• Reflect: Ask, “What can I learn from this moment?”

• Release: Once you’ve repaired and learned, let it go.

Motherhood is a journey, not a perfection contest. Let’s stop carrying guilt that serves no purpose and start practicing the same compassion we hope our children will give themselves.

Shifra Fried is a certified Dina Friedman coach who helps moms of teens and preteens feel more connected and confident. She offers one-on-one coaching (remote or in-person) and runs practical, heart-centered workshops. If you feel like connecting with your teen is a constant struggle, reach out to me for a FREE recording of my “Summer Sanity”. You can call or text Shifra at 929-314-4270 or email her at shifra@coachshifra.com

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Yeshiva building for sale, 12,000 sf + bsmt, lecture rms, offices, lrg 2800sf shul, kit, lunch rm, new mikvah, dormitory bldg needs some work. Asking $5.5mm Call: 917-982-0832 or email cdeutsch@eretzltd.com

ERETZ REALTY 718 256-9595 X109

mid 50s 15 50x100 lot with financeable house

$5mm plus ERETZ REALTY

718-256-9595 x202

17/mid 60's 2 fam brk corner house, 20x 80, 9 ft ceiling, office on ground

floor, great cond. Ask $2.45mm Call: 917-982-0832 or email cdeutsch@ eretzltd.com

ERETZ REALTY 718 256-9595 X109

Mid 40's/12 New construction 2275sf condo 5 bdrms. Ask $2mil. -

Prime location, Mid 50s/15 New duplex 3100sf condo, elevator $2.75M or 2100sf + air rights. Call for price -

Low 40's/13 Exclusive 6 fam 20x64 on 25x100 3 flrs + bsmt. Ask $2.2m Pls call 917-930-2028 or email drubin@eretzltd.com

ERETZ REALTY 718-256-9595 ext 209

Low Ave/Low Sts 2500sf Condo 1st & bsmt, 6 bdrms, DR, Pesach kit & more. Only $1,750,000 Call for more info or email sloevy@eretzltd.com

ERETZ REALTY 718-256-9595 ext 139

Yeshiva building for sale, 12,000 sf + bsmt, lecture rms, offices, lrg 2800sf shul, kit, lunch rm, new mikvah, dormitory bldg needs some work. Asking $5.5mm Call: 917-982-0832 or email cdeutsch@eretzltd.com

ERETZ REALTY 718 256-9595 X109

Parkville/ Webster Ave. 3,200 SF brk 1 Fam, 3 flrs + bsmt, 8 bdrms, 5 1/2 bths, Seforim, / 2 lndry rms, Pesach kit, porch, parking. Ask $2.8mil For more info call/text 646-644-1634 OR Email: nrothschild@eretzltd.com

ERETZ REALTY

718-256-9595 Ext. 132

School bldg in BP vic with CO for legal day care & Parking. Up to 30k sf for lease. Approx $37 psf ERETZ REALTY 718-256-9595 x202

mid 50s 15

50x100 lot with financeable house $5mm plus ERETZ REALTY 718-256-9595 x202

15/39 Beaut rnvtd lrg spac 2nd flr 1500sf+condo. Lrg DR, new kit, 4 bdrms 2 bths w/jacuzzi, porch w/roll down Sukkah, storage. Low taxes

12/35 Mid-construction brk 3 fam s.d. 18x55 on 24x90, shared drvwy. Ask $1.65mm

Lawrence Ave 2-fam det. 20x50 on 33x100 lot

Ave F/McDonald, Brk mixed used

20x87 on 20x100 lot, corner building.

For more details please call/text 917-648-6303 email ari@eretzltd.com

ERETZ REALTY 718-256-9595 Ext 200

ENGLEWOOD 10,000SF - 151,000SF SF DIVISIBLE $12.00 NNN

PISCATAWAY 12,000SF 2 LOADING DOCKS, HEAVY POWER, BIG YARD, $14.00 NNN

ELIEZEBETH 6,200SF, 1 DRIVE IN, $12.25 NNN

LINDEN 17,000SF, 1 LOADING DOCK, 1 DRIVE IN, HEAVY POWER, $12.75

CLIFTON 34,000SF, $13.00 NNN

NEW BRUNSWICK 10,000SF - 25,000SF 5 LOADING DOCK, 2 DRIVE IN, BIG YARD, $12.50 NNN FOR SALE GARFIELD 23,750 SF 2 DRIVE

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PROPERTY FOR SALE

Center Monticello: Half acer land w/ house. Walking distance to shul all year. Call: 718-801-1915

HOUSE / CONDO FOR SALE

BP:50s-15: Spacious Condo 3rd Flr, 2,200sf, Built 31x70, Large DR, 2 Porches, 3 Large Bdrms, 3 Bath, Large Kitchen, Pesach Kitchen, Storage room, Driveway, Semi-attached. Great Cond. $2.2M. Call: 347-646-0611

Ave i/j & E 17th: Older large home on lot 40x100, garage, 5 BRM,3 levels Q train, touro, yesh, shuls, shopping, bklyn college, near quiet dead end st. Agent Edith: 718- 851-1546

BP: Lo 50s: & 17th ave, 2 fam, used as a 1 fam, brick, 22x70 on 25x100, R5. Asking $3.1M. Call Broker: 908-509-7770

BP: Mid 40s & 15th, 1200 SF, 3 Br, 1.5 Bath, 3rd floor + Building options, $1.150 Call Broker: 908-509-7770

Linden: 3 BDR house, 1800 SF, 50x200 Lot. Text: 845-203-1120

Miami Beach: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, porch, 4th floor, pool, gym, parking, shul on premises, shabbos elevator. 718-851-1546

West Palm Beach, Florida: For the best real estate deals. Contact Mrs. Debby Schwartz: 203-667-2785

West Palm Beach Florida: Apt for Sale: Century Village-Golf Edge, 1.5 BDR apt, 2 baths. Brand new appliances, Ready to move in now. $200K/ OBO. Call: 845-325-0500

West Palm Beach Florida: Wellington M, ground floor, 2 BDR apt. Call: 347-760-0639

APARTMENT UNFURNISHED

BP: 10th/44th,

4 BRM apt.

Section 8 ok.

347-319-4643

BP: 13th/41st, 3rd floor cozy 2 BDR, non-kosher kitchen apt. Agent Edith: 718-851-1546

BP:58th & 11th, Kitchen + 2 back rooms, cute small apt, W/D hookup, 1 flight up. Agent Edith: 718-851-1546/ el7777@gmail.com

BP: Ft Hamilton/53rd. 2 cozy size BDR, 2 flights up, no W/D, Non-kosher kitchen, needs work. Agent Edith: 718-851-1546

Midwood: 1 BRM, 1st flr. 917-246-8890

APARTMENT FURNISHED

BP, 12th & 59th: 1 BDR bsmt apt. New kitchen, freshly painted. High ceilings w/ nice windows, utilities included. 347-762-9755

BP-13th & 54th: New 2 BDR. 1 Flight up. Full kitchen/bath, W/D, A/C. Chosson/kallah. Eve: 347-524-7686 Day: 718-686-0909

BP-17th & 53rd 1bd walk-up. ideal C/K. Call & lv msg: 917-685-9211

BP: 14th & 40th, 1 BRM, new bsmnt apt, quartz countertops, private front entrance, for Chosen Kallah. 347-304-1132

E 4/Ditmas to Av F:Brand new Chusen kallah bsmnt Apt, 1 BDR. 54" beds. Call / Text: 917-302-4119

Flatbush: Ave J & E 31st: Newly renov large 1 BDR bsmt. New full bath. W/D hook-up. Call: 718-437-1811

Looking for a frum girl/lady to rent a room in my BP apt, out of town welcome, private bed & bath, W/D & AC incl reasonable price, good location. Avail immed! Ref avail. Call/Lv msg: 718-755-8402/347-314-5040

SHORT TERM RENTALS

Monsey: 3 bdrm on Susan/Maple. next to Vilchovitz, Satmar, Viznitz, Pupa. Avail weekends. Please Call: 347-423-1347

Airmont Shabbos Rental- Brand new, 3 BRM, spacious, scenic outdoors w/ playground, close to shuls. Linens, towels & all Shabbos essentials provided. Email: Shabbosairmont@gmail.com

BP-13th & 57th, 2 BDR apt, 8 beds. avail weekends, all amenities incl. Call: 917-686-4065

BP-13th & 57th, brand new fully furnished apt, 6 beds, hotel-style. avail weekends, all amenities incl. Call: 917-686-7147

BP-53rd & 14th, 3 BRM, avail for Shabbos/Yom Tov/Simchas. Linen & Towels included. Pls Call: 917-859-4846

BP: 13th & 48th, 3 bdrm apt avail for Shabbos. linen & towels incl. Pls Call; 917-588-4809

BP: mid-50s & 15th, 2nd FL, 4 Br, 2 Bath, Laundry Rm, front & Back Porch, 908-509-7770

Chester Blooming Grove: Colonial-style house, 5 BRM, 3 baths. Large back deck, beautiful landscaping, front porch, play area, large bsmnt. Also avail for Sukkos. 347-290-5667

Heart of BP: 3 BRM apt avail as of July 6, daily/shabbos/Yom Tov. Pls Call/Text: 718-753-5495

Monsey: 2 BDR apt available for Shabbos, week or month in the new 306/Kearsing development. 347-423-1347

Monsey: Beautiful 5 BRM townhouse (14 guests) avail for weekends in the new Kearsing development. (Off Rt 306) Fri - Sun $1,600. Linen, towels & essentials provided. Text Only: 718-350-7597

Monsey: Beautiful 6 bdrm, 4 bathroom fully furnished Shabbos equipped house. Highview/College. Avail Pesach. Call/Text: 718-541-0292

Monticello - Gorgeous brand new, 4 bdrm house 2 flrs, near Waverly Garden. Call: 718-801-1915

Swan Lake, New 2 BDR apt for Shabbos, Yom tov, in town, nr shul, full kitch & bath. Central heat & A/C. Porch. 347-413-3424/347-524-7686

BP-16/15th & 39th, huge house, 5 BDR, 4 baths, D/R, sukkah w/awning, central a/c, closet space, parking, all conveniences, for the month of Tishrei. Call:718-438-4730

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VACATION RENTAL

6 BDR vacation home on beautiful priv acre near Monsey. Nr shul, lux pool & spa (hot tub). $5000/wk, $3000/wknd, $500/day. Cleaning fee: $180. Rent pool: $100/hr. 718-930-4848

Beautiful 3 BDR villa with pool avail in North Miami. Call: 347-446-6780 for more details.

Chestnut Ridge/Monsey: Shabbos Rental for special price! Cul-de-sac w/ zipline, child friendly, very nice grounds, 5 BRM, 11 beds, right near shul & mikva. For more info, contact: 845-587-1244

Chestnut Ridge: a beautiful large home avail for summer weekends, stunning grounds/playground. 845-274-3714/845-425-4010

Chestnut Ridge: Private house, 3 BDR, 3 bath, 2 flrs, lg kitchen, DR, LR, new cond, spacious, large backyard, new swingset, patio w/ picnic table, close to shuls. No Text: 732-569-0532/ 845-414-9084 Lv msg

Dexter Park, Chestnut Ridge: Big, New House, 9 bdrm, 20 beds, 5 bath, very spacious. avail weekends. Call: (no text) 845-652-3493

Fallsburg: 4 & 5 BR homes, linen/towels, POOL, hot plate, urn. Avail week/weekend after Mon. Aug 25. 323-388-6901

Fallsburg: Lake Forest, 4 BDR, 2 bath, kitchen, L/R, & deck. Avail till end of summer. Call: 347-683-8787

Florida: Enjoy a villa escape w/ 3 BRM & 2 bath, featuring a large size lap pool w/ a 6ft tall private fence! For more info, please check out: Thetikivilla.com /Text: 347-446-6780.

HUGE SOUTH FALLSBURG ESTATE: 11 BR, 36+ beds, 6 bath, pool, hot tub, playground, linen/towels, shabbos amenities. southfallsbugvacation.com/ 323-388-6901

Luxurious large 8 BDR home in the heart of Monsey. All amenities incl, suitable for reunions, Simchas. Avail Shabbosim. 845-323-2798

Miami Beach: Collins Ave, beautiful ocean view.

1 BDR apt. 347-760-0570

Miami Beach Florida: Carriage Club North, beautiful 2 BDR, 2 bath, ground floor. Call: 347-499-0031

Monsey: Big 4 BRM house avail for weekends & weekly, 10-14 beds, quiet scenic st, linen & towels incl, pool access. Pls Call: 845-521-2029, no text.

BUNGALOW FOR RENT

Center Monticello: Beautiful 3 bedroom bungalows & 2 studio’s near dushinsky gorgeous grounds & near all shopping, to rent for the summer. 718-801-1915

Monticello: Several bungalows avail, heated pool, beautiful grounds. Groups welcome. Monthly/Weekly/Weekends. 917-575-0748

Woodbourne is beautiful 2 BDR nicely furnished, huge private grounds, mikvah, have pics!

718-972-1749/ 347-304-1132

OFFICE / SPACE FOR RENT

Monsey: Spacious 6 BR colonial, Aug. Half summer/by week. 10 beds+cribs / mattresses. Jacuzzi. Trampoline+Swing Set. Dexter Park area, 10 min walk to shuls/mikva. Text/Call: 845-300-2463

Monsey Shabbos Getaway: 7+ BDR house in heimish Concord neighborhood, gorgeous park-like property, deck, swings, 20 beds. Linen & Shabbos essentials prov. 845-548-6478

Near Monsey-avail for shabbosim & weekdays a nice 5 BDR house, nice playground, big playroom, jacuzzi. Call: 845-213-9960

Seagate Vacation Home

Avail weekday/weekend/Yom Tov. Fresh ocean air in beautiful resort.

1, 2 & 3 BDR homes. 718-946-1236

BP, 16th & 42nd, state of art office, priv ent, 9' ceiling, windows, bath, kitchenette. Incl wifi, heating/cooling, 1 lg open room & 1 priv rm. Agent Edith: 718-851-1546

BP. *New Utrecht & mid 50's, prof office room, $600. *Mid 50's & NU office rm, $350. *Office rms for females, $200+. *NU & low 50's, rm in prof office, $600. Broker: 908-509-7770

BP: • NU/55th, office rms/desks. $250/mo. • Building 5500 SF avail short term. • 15th/mid 40's, grnd flr, approx 600 SF office space, MIC. • NU, 1400 SF office/store front. 908-509-7770

BP: 15th & 58th. Bsmnt 1,200 sf. 8.5-foot ceiling. 2 entrances. Pls Call: 718-437-1811.

GARAGE / DRIVEWAY

Hollywood Florida: Beautiful private Villa. 4 master suites. Kosher kitchen. Huge living area. Heated in ground pool + spa. Close to Shul/kosher shops. Call/Text: 718-541-0292

South Fallsburg: Private Brand New House, 7 Bed 4 Bath, Fully Furnished, Linen/Towels. Big DR/LR, Big Porch, Next Door to a Shul. Avail for Weekends+. Call/Text: ‪347-688-4509‬

BP: 13th/55th, Driveway for rent avail only evenings, Shabbos, Yom Tov, Besides regular working hours. Pls Call: 718-483-0470

STORE FOR

RENT

BP: 13th & 56th,1300 SF, Ground Floor Storefront, Good for store/Office, etc. Call Broker: 908-509-7770

CAR FOR SALE

Car Donations

Donate your vehicle. Receive $1500 tax deduction + $500 cash shopping card. We buy cars too! Call: 718-974-9428

CAR RENTAL

VAN FOR RENT Refrigerated van for rent daily or weekly with or without a driver. Call/Text Eli: 516-270-6755

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Assistant & Co-teacher for Yiddish speaking playgroup for Sept. No degree. Includes short van route, Small class, great pay! Please call: 646-413-2039

BP Real Estate Office seeks sec. Capable, Comp savvy. Pleasant Envir, Great Potential. Fridafrankel@gmail.com/ 347-578-3955

Chasiddishe preschool seeking exp Yiddishspeaking teachers. Please email resume to: hsupkbb@gmail.com

Chasidishe Girls School in BP seeks Asst for Grades 1&2. From 9-1& from 1-4 pm. (does not have to be same person). Great pay & excellent envir. Pls email to: lgordonbydg@gmail.com / Call: 718-757-9117 / 718-338-8617

Chassidish daycare seeking highly qualified & devoted teachers to join Sunday Program. Call: 917-533-5679

Chassidish special ed school seeks afternoon qualified teachers to teach Limudei Kodesh subjects 12:30-4:15. Exp w/ special ed/ teaching req. W/ / w/o degree. Please email your resume to: School718438@gmail.com

Child care in center of BP seeks sub for the 1st 6 weeks of the school year. 8:55am to 3:10pm, Fridays till 12:10. Good pay. 347-458-9517

Daycare Seeking: Teachers NYS certified & assistants.

Yiddish a +. Please Email: Teamforkidz10@gmail.com

Fit with Friends respite program seeks responsible, energetic counselors to join the Sunday program, filled w/ fun trips, engaging workshops, & delicious lunches. BP, great pay! Receive a bonus when you sign up w/ a friend! Contact Esther Blimie Dresdner: 347-786-2666 (lv msg if no answer)

Flying Colors ABA seeks male & female Paraprofessionals in Flatbush, BP, Staten Island & Five Towns, to work during/after school hours & Sundays. No degree req. Call: 718-705-8808/ info@flyingcolorsaba.com

Frum, female-staffed BP office seeking F/T Administrative Assistant. Must be org, detail-oriented, multitasker w/ office exp. Send resume to: hr@metrochildrens.com

Hiring Half-Day Seminary/Post HS Girls Exciting, Busy position. Yeled V’Yalda Boro Park Work 1 on 1 with children with additional needs.12:30- 4:30/5:30-Multiple openings- Bring your friends! High School Diploma required. Paid via ABA Insurance. Please Call or Message: 347-946-4506

Sales Help wanted, P/T, in upscale furniture store in BP. Join our friendly, design-savvy team.

Email Resume: sternsservice@gmail.com/ Call: 917-353-6370

Secretary position for fast paced sp-ed school office. F/T, heimish envir, exp & graphics knowledge pref. Send your resume to: school718438@gmail.com.

Do you have an extra hour in the afternoon? Supervise a group of girls with special needs as they travel to the afterschool program that enriches their lives. Short route from Flatbush to Boro Park, Monday-Thursday 3:30 - 4:00 PM, starting September. Contact Tgruenwald@hamaspikkings.org or 718-387-8400 ext. 5225 (leave message)

Great evening opportunity for graduates or sem student! Seeking resp secretary for an extra-curricular program for young women w/ special needs. Must be able to handle a busy office. Efficient in Canva a plus! Weekdays, 4:30-6:30 OR 6:30-8:30. Pick the shift that works for you. Enjoy great pay & a positive atmosphere. Call: 718-302-3333 ext. 5218 (lv msg) / Email: hlang@hamaspikkings.org

Looking for a para in BP who knows sign language, or is willing to learn sign language, for a high-functioning deaf girl. 347-533-3663

Looking for P/T Main teacher & F/T assistant teacher for a playgroup in the Kensington area. Warm envir, Pays on time. Please Call/Txt: 646-883-1644.

Looking for s/o to make phone calls for an organization, paid commission. 347-385-9204

Seeking: Frum Bais Yaakov girl w/ exp as a Mothers Helper for the hours bet 3-7. Yiddish speaking, centrally located. Well paid. 323-632-8623

Seeking Assistant Teacher, boys nursery in Yeshiva in BP for the year 2025-2026. Email resume: morahte@gmail.com

SEIT P3

Excellent SEIT P3 opening in Williamsburg, full-time, excellent pay potential. Email to: scaplan@yeled.org Or Call: 917-968-2292

Teachers/Co-Teachers

Do you have an eye for detail? Hamaspik is hiring a Data Entry Secretary. Candidates should have prior work exp; no degree needed. BP. F/T. Email resumes to: hschwartz@hamaspikkings.org

EXPERIENCED SALESPERSON For Electrical & Lighting Supplies Co. No car necessary, commission only. Top $$ paid, male or female, work from home, partnership opportunities available. Call: 212-662-1300

F/T & P/T Assistant Teacher 25-26 Stimulating, dynamic envir, Training opportunities, Comp sal. Email Resume: info.pathwaystudycenter@gmail.com

Fit with Friends after-school respite program seeks capable, responsible group leaders. Perfect for high school graduates. Experience with special needs a must! 5:00-7:00 or 7:00-8:30. Pick the shift that works for you. Enjoy great pay and a positive atmosphere. Call 718.302.3333 ext. 5218 (lv msg) / Email: hlang@hamaspikkings.org

GREAT RN POSITION IN STATEN ISLAND!

Looking for a part-time RN for a Childcare Facility. Must be a Registered Nurse, and MUST have good computer skills. Ability to work with young children and parents. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Please email resume to: mrosin@yeled.org

Make A Difference and Get Paid for It! Work with a child from your community with additional needs, after school/on weekends All training provided. Opportunities throughout Brooklyn and 5 Towns. Boys & Girls. Must be High School graduate. $25-$30 an hour based on experience. Paid via ABA Insurance. Please call or message: 347.946.4506 Email: smarkovic@yeled.org

Great playgroup seeking teachers & coteacher, option for Wed only. Great pay. 929-236-6129

The Hamaspik School is looking for full/part time paras.

Please Call: 718-408-5444 ext. 5245

Heimishe playgroup seeks Sunday teacher for Sept-June. Small Class. 10:30-1:45. Please Call: 646-413-2039.

Heimish school in BP seeking exp 8th grade ELA teacher, 2:30-4:15. Warm envir. Email resume: 613schoolposition@gmail.com

Limited staff positions avail at a centrally located day care in BP. Call: 347-729-4973 to secure your position today!

P/T Secretary, BP Insurance Office. Email Resume: Brandy@sdfassociates.com

Playgroup looking for P/T afternoon teacher/assistant. 718-686-1689. Pls lv msg

Pre1A Assistant / Teacher

Bais Yaakov type school in Flatbush is seeking an assistant in a.m. who will teach Limudei Chol in afternoon warm, excellent envir. Email: teacherjob30@gmail.com/ Fax: 718-376-4280

The Hamaspik School is looking for permanent subs for the upcoming school year.

Please Call: 718-408-5444 ext. 5301

The Hamaspik School seeks teacher for a class for children w/ special needs. License req, great pay.

Please Call: 718-408-5444 ext. 5230

Work From Home

Great opportunity to manage your own business from home. No exp needed, no computer necessary. Huge potential to grow big.

Call: 438-529-1216

Working in the morning & seeking a very P/T afternoon job? Seeking highly responsible individuals to babysit 2 preschoolers in my home, 3-5 pm. Ft Hamlton/46th. 929-486-5691

Yeled V`Yalda-Boro Park Hiring Yiddish-speaking girls to work 1 on 1 with children in a busy, warm environment. Mon–Thurs, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; Fri, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. Paid via ABA Insurance. High School Diploma required. Please Call or Message: 347-946-4506

JOB WANTED

Heimeshe lady, great social skills, fluent in English, Hebrew, German & Yiddish looking for a job P/T. In BP, answering phones, filing, & other responsibilities. Ref. Call/Lv Msg: 718-755-8402

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

4moms baby swing in great cond, for best offer. 347-768-1923

30" Hotpoint GE gas stove. White & black color combination, kosher, self-clean, sealed burners. el7777@gmail.com/718-851-1546

39" bunkbed & 33" & 39" high riser set. Mattresses, Persian rug, Chinese rug. Photos: el7777@gmail.com 718-851-1546

Adorable lace hat for a little girl instead of wreath for wedding. Call: 347-288-9698

Beautiful yacht, 1995 carver. Double cabin boat. 347-232-7656

Black velvet Mary Jane shoe from Peroquet, size 23 (like new) $25

Call: 718-435-4441

Bokhara Persian silk rug, teal green colorgeometric pattern, & Chinese pastel pink light colored rug w/ floral center design, long & short carpet runners. 718-851-1546/el7777@gmail.com

Book ”chess for kids” $4. Great condition BP. Call/Text 347-864-0423

Brand new 18K BTU Friedrich Air conditioner window or wall, half price ($375) Text: 914-719-7670

Brand new cond men's shoes. Marchee size 38. $100. Call/Text: 929-617-9490

Brand new light blue shoes size 4, due to size, $25. 347-513-9548

Brass valet & decorative containers menorahs, candles, boxed new light fixtures, night tables, wood hutch, cubbies Photos: el7777@gmail.com/ 718-851-1546

Bugaboo Cameleon carriage in very good cond. All black, bassinet incl. Best offer. 718-781-6431

Chairs clearance sale must go, offers accepted.. dining room, dinette, arm, office, swivel, stools, rocking chairs. photos: el7777@gmail.com/ 718-851-1546

Coffee table. Gorgeous Taupe/Cream Marble top, Dark Gray metal base, brand new marble top, excellent cond. $500 (MSRP $1150) Text for photo: 917-600-6376

Diamond Bangles. set of 2, white & yellow gold. appropriate for a kallah. brand new. Call/Txt for pic: 718-915-5392

Fisher-Price toy box, blue/white, $20. Eve: 718-633-5096

Full 4th Grade English File. Clipart & Fonts Included. Email: fourthgradefile@gmail.com

Georgeous Italian master Bdrm. setModern w/ traditional twist. Barely used- complete set. $4,000. Call/Text: 845-502-3633

Geox: Black boys sneakers brand new sz 35. Text: 347-513-9548

Gorgeous bedroom set. Reasonably priced. Due to move.

Excellent Condition! Call: 917-968-3071

Lascal buggy board, great condition $40, OBO. 347-977-1304

Modern white velvet couch w/ gold legs, looks brand new. Great price. 347-304-1132

New Bulbs, non-LED bulbs, & capsules EFT28E28, cheap. Used, adult Mountain & children's bikes. Slightly used Nintendo Switch Oled 64GB w/ white handle controls $220. 718-676-5960

NordicTrack treadmill, great cond, $350 neg. Pickup in BP. Call: 347-786-1821

Outdoor shed for sale due to wrong size. 2.7' x 4.3'. Fairly new. Used few weeks. 347-314-7694

PA Korg 700

Please Call: 845-828-0368

Pinhole glasses $8 BP. Text 347-864-0423

Seforim shanks/bookcases. 2 parts 64"w, 71"h,15"d, glass & wood unit for books, clothes 52"w, 65"h, 13"d, & 19"d. (seforim too) 718-851-1546

Size 25 blublonc Dark brown leather Shabbos shoe. Brand new $50 Text: 347-977-1348

Adorable quilted denim-blue jackets, Cozy coop, size 2 &4. Orig. $82, for $25 each. Call/Text: 347-374-0661

Bugaboo Chameleon 3: Black base. Bassinet incl. Text: 347-268-1381

Ali picks Black fur-lined zippered hoodie. Size L. Brand new, $35. 718-972-2042.

Buggaboo Cameleon in great cond. Grey bassinet & seat, maroon/ wine canopy. Rain cover, bassinet apron incl. Pls Call: 718-924-1192

Green floafers sizes C6 & C11, $25 each. Call/Text: 917-686-5477

Hi riser used iron bottom part 33.5 x 76, top part 39x78, 33 x 75.5, bunkbeds 39/42, twin beds, etc. photos upon request el7777@gmail.com Call: 718 851 1546

Slightly Used Q6 MP3 player, $149 NIB. 718-854-8111

Sodastream Seltzer Machine, Great price. Please Call: 718-986-3275

Table 32x48 glass rectangular table, 4 chrome legs. accepting purchase offers. Photos: el7777@gmail.com Agent Edith: 718-851-1546

Tickets avail to the Jewish Children's Museum, $14/ticket.

Value $19. 347-787-1838

Used Bugaboo Cameleon bassinet, rain cover inc. $300 OBO. 347- 977-1304

Used Samantha natural wood full-size Crib w/ mattress, $150. Text: 347-406-1202

Zada's brand new slip-on boys' black shabbos shoes, size 32, $30 Call: 347-513-9548

APPAREL FOR SALE

2 Beautiful ivory white preteen gowns, size 0 & 4. $500. 347-423-2507

2 stunning light pink tulle gowns from Whoopi, szs 10, & 3. Worn once, great price. Call/Text: 347-232-0396

2 young teen off white gowns, size 16-18 kids & size 4 ladies. 1 little girl white gown, size 6 Call/Text: 347-351-2883

Adorable white gowns, avail in many sizes. 917-618-3403 pics avail

Black classy lace Gown, size 14, $275, wore once. Call/Txt: 718-664-3432

Gorgeous grey gown, size 0. 718-375-2870

3 beautiful blue gowns, pre-teen size 8-10, 10-12, kids size 8 - 10 Call: 718-930-3975

Beautiful, one-of-a-kind mauve pink gown. Size 12. Call/Text: 347-527-9877 for pics

Beautiful black maternity gown, sz extra small. Call: 347-554-1442

Beautiful custom girls size 7-8

mauve/black gown, $125. 347-860-6050

Beautiful light blue gown, custom Zoe, size 0-2, $850. Call/Text: 917-370-1612

Beautiful mother of bride, champagne with stunning beading, cocktail length, size 10-12, by Rumpler. 718-438-4730

Beautiful sister of bride gowns designer ladies size 00, pink girls size 7, 14, blues various sizes. Call/Text: 347-424-5609

Beautiful Size 6 ladies ' pinky/mauve gown for Sister of bride. 718-644-6219

Beautiful white tulle kids gown, sister of the bride, approx sz 10. 917-474-7899

Black ankle-length gown Sz 6, $550 Call/Txt: 347-486-1992

Black satin gown for married sister of bride sz 12-14. Call/Text: 347-249-4091

Black w/ gold & silver sequin Size 4-6, $300. 347-793-1016

Brand new green & white gingham jumpers, size 4 & 7. 347-786-2870

Gorgeous white satin gown size 5. For more info: Call/Text: 347-792-8756

Gorgeous white satin sister of the bride gown size 12-14. For more info: Call/Text: 347-526-9617

Mac Duggal pink gown, Brand new, sz 8, $250. 347-535-2780

Cream a-line shell dress, size M. Call/Text: 929-214-0118

Dadada Boston White children's dresser, brand new con, orig $499, selling $379. Txt for Pic: 347-683-4475

Elegant Designer Ivory Gown, size 6, for married sis of bride. Please Call/Text: 646-531-5318

Elegant mother of bride navy gown, size 18. Pls Text: 718-408-0155

Exquisite black gown with color, size 10, $400 neg. 917-446-9128

Exquisite champagne gown for sister of bride, young adult, size 2. Call/Text: 347-946-4246

Magnificent Eli Saab mother of bride, size 8, off white designer gown. 929-275-5572

Magnificent white Barchorin gowns worn once, sizes 4/5, 7/8. Please Call: 718-686-0563

Magnificent youthful gown for sister of the bride, black w/ floral print, sz 4, very slenderizing. Call/Text: 347-534-6648

Married sister of the bride sz 4 black & white embroidered tulle gown. 718-854-4552

Mother of bride magnificent gown, white w/ touch of ice. Size 4-6. Call/Text: 347-262-0880

Navy satin, Sister of bride, pleated maternity gown. size 8/10, Easy to adjust, $350, BP. 917-995-2875

Gorgeous classy ivory gown w/ beautiful stones size 8-10. 917-890-6442

Navy satin, young married Sister of bride, pleated gown, Size 8/10, $350, BP. 917-995-2875

Nelly Stella, size 3, white dress, new cond. Please Call: 929-409-0376

One-of-a-kind gorgeous white & gold gown for sister of bride. Sz 0. Call/Text: 929-617-9490

Sister of the bride, Mauve Tory Borch ankle-length dress size-02, $400. orig price $1,200 347-451-3231

Sister of the bride elegant black maternity lace/tulle gown. Sz L. Call: 718-853-9175

Stunning Charme sister of the bride white gown w/ colored beading, size 0 worn once.

Please Call: 929-409-0376

Stunning cream maternity gown. Size M/L. Text/ Call: 347-633-2301

Stunning Designer Lafayette 148 Lavender

2 pc. Pebbled satin fabric. Worn once for sheva brochos! Orig: $1800, for: $800 OBO! Call/Text: 347-633-6509

Stunning off-white & black velvet gown size 0-2 for teen or young married. Call/Text: 917-648-6022

Stunning pink Whoopi gown kids size 10, sis of bride, brand new from this season, in mint cond. Call: 917-474-7899

Zimmerman Cream Color Gown

Size S. Perfect for own Tenoyim or for Married sister of the bride, Pics avail, $850 OBO.

Call Only: 347-633-6509

3 gorgeous white gowns. 2 Married, 1 high school sister. Call/Text: 917-685-3881

Pink gown, kids sz 8. Worn once. 718-809-0973

APPAREL FOR RENT

2 beautiful white preteen gowns. Please Call/Text: 917-588-7379

9 beautiful white gowns, size 4-14.

Please Text: 347-570-0844

Beautiful black maternity gown size 4-6.

Call/Text: 347-383-3681

Beautiful very slenderizing black maternity gown, size L. Pic avail. Call/Txt: 347-461-6346

Brand new, once used, this season, magnificent, Taubers, blue dress. 347-578-5604

4 Stunning mauve children's gowns, sizes 6-10, coordinating 2 teens, sizes

4 & 6.

This season! Worn once!

Please Call: 929-545-2384

5 simple & elegant children’s gowns green & black velvet, 1 teen coordinated gown. Call:929-561-8935/718-431-0851

Black satin size 2 gown, midi length for sister of bride. 347-314-7694

Elegant blue gown for married sister of bride size 14. Call/Text: 347-276-9792

Magnificent adult white lace gown. Size 2-4. Text: 347-683-2346

Sister of bride, Magnificent white preteengown with blue accent. size 16.

Please Call: 718-853-9175

Stunning black & white gown, sister of the bride. Sz 4-6. Pic avail. Call: 347-546-2419

Stunning floor-length, light blue, lace slim maxi dress w/ blue belt. Call/Text: 347-262-0880

Stunning light (seafoam) blue ice beaded top & taffeta gown, tiny size 0. Call/Text: 347-262-0880

Stunning Mauve, teen gown, size 4-6. 2 children's gowns, sizes 8 &16. Greatly Priced! Call: 929-692-4293

Stunning pink gown, size 2-4 & girls pink gown, size 14-16. Pic avail.

Call: 347-546-2419

Gorgeous black maternity gown. Call/Text 347-931-4830

Pre-maternity/Maternity black classy gown size S/M. Call/Text: 929-580-9191

Stunning size 4 sister of the bride cream gown w/ beading. Please Call: 718-686-0563

Stunning beaded navy married sis of bride dress/gown, size 6-8. Please call 347 382 0553

Magnificent black 2-piece ladies cocktail length gown.

Size S/M.

Call: 929-545-2384

Magnificent blush silk slim gown w/ beaded appliqué, size 4-6. Call/Text: 347-262-0880

SERVICES

***REMOVING AYIN HORAH*** PROVEN SEGULAH!

Rebbetzin Hager has been removing Ayin Horah for over two generations. $30 per name. Call: 347-742-8660

Ayin Horah

Whoopi Gown Off White Size-7, $350. Mother of Bride Gown, Winter White, Size-2, Height-5’2, $999 347-729-8276

APPAREL FOR RENT OR SALE

Magnificent one-of-a-kind light (seafoam) blue floral gown, size 0-2. Call/Text: 347-262-0880

The renowned Rebbetzin Aidel Miller from Yerushalayim is always avail to remove “Ayin Horah” over phone. 718-689-1902/516-300-1490

Business Automations & CRMs

Buried in spreadsheets? Scale your business with automated systems: Project Mgmt, CRMs & AI phone receptionists. Call: 718-550-6401/ Email: processprosplus@gmail.com today

Cash in your Chase Points For Top $$$! Special Rates For Accts Over 500k Points. Call/WA: 718-813-4444 Email: Cash@ThePointsTree.com The Points Tree Plant Your Points, Grow Your Cash!

Completely Private Beautiful Heated Saltwater Pool in Staten Island, 14’x28’ avail for rent- $100 hour. Call: 347-393-6094

Gartlech: We fix knitted & crochet Gartlech & make beautiful professional fringes. We also teach how to knit & crochet. Pls Call: 917-414-3281

Gartlech

Beautiful handmade gartlech, hand crochet, hand knit, silks & more, with a beautiful gartel bag. Wholesale orders avail. Text/Call: 718-283-4589

LIGHT ALTERATIONS

Pls Call: 718-450-4700

PATCHES FOR LABOR

1,000s have already reduced pain w/ the use of freedom superpatches. 100% drug-free & safe, amazing for labor/postpartum, only $3 per patch. Call our new 24 hr info line to hear more, 718-540-7740 press 0 to order.

PHOTO EDITING

Professional photo editing, many yrs of exp. Special rates for photographers. Also specializing in custom photo albums chosson, wedding, etc.

Photo Dreams 347.563.5153

Your son made a siyum? Your child shone bright? We guard that joy from a harmful light.

$72/ Name 718-400-AYIN www.ayinbeayin.com

ALBUMS

Custom Photo Albums: Specializing in custom photo albums, Chosson, wedding, etc. Also professional photo editing, many yrs exp. Special rate for photographers.

Photo Dreams: 347-563-5153

BABYSITTING

14th & 47th Area: Non voucher babysitting playgroup 6 weeks-2.5. Open all summer. Different classes for different ages. Call: 718-871-2948/929-561-8842

Heimishe, experienced babysitter, has slots avail starting Sept for 0-4 months old babies. 14th&54th. Call: 347-666-5219 for info & ref.

Heimishe, exp lady willing to babysit in area of 14th/15th Ave & 50th-60th St, eve & night.

Call/Lv Msg: 718-755-8402

Heimishe warm babysitter on 18th & 60th, drop-ins welcome. Monday-Friday. Hours: 9-5. Open all year round. 718-232-3096

Limited slots avail in a Voucher's home-based group 9:30-1:30, 14th/53rd. 929-483-5644

Non-Voucher Toddler Group 14-20 months Heimishe exp teacher, 11/12 & 52nd St. Small Group, ref upon req. 929-387-7840

Overnight Babysitter: Exp Warm Mommy/Morah avail to babysit overnight, weekends only, ref avail. 718-851-4740

Vouchers Babysitting: 0-16 months, Part-time, 14th/54th. 718-633-5383

Vouchers Babysitting: 14th/49th, early morning hours, 0-12 Months, Monday-Friday. R. Levy: 347-834-6075

Warm, loving babysitter w/ over 20 years of exp. Kensington. No vouchers. 917-753-5159

CLASSES / COURSES

Now offering guitar lessons for women & girls. Learn all the basic skills. Located in BP. Call/Text: 917-618-1174

CONSTRUCTION

ALL CONSTRUCTION needs! bathrooms, kitchens, closets, decks, extensions, additions, basements, all electrical, plumbing, carpentry. Lowest prices, fastest service. 718-951-0090

DRIVER

Steady Driver

Heimishe man w/ mini van avail to take passenger from BP-Monsey, leaving: 6:30am, returning: 5:45pm. Friday leaving Monsey: 12:45. We deliver pkgs. 917-363-0677

Yossi's Van Service

15 Passenger van Local & long distance Airports & delivery. Call: 718-962-4664

All Electrical work, outlets, switches, fixtures, new lines for W/D or A/C, shabbos clocks, circuit breakers. 718-951-0090

HANDYMAN

***AAA Handyman***

Free est. Sh Sh. home improvement, repair, carpentry, tile, electric, plumbing, shelving, kit, doors, paint. 646-643-2326

*Small or Big Jobs*

Tile, sheetrock, plaster, painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, furniture repair, cabinets, assembly, bathroom & bsmnt renovation. Power wash. Jerry: 917-202-5524

All handyman jobs our specialty! Plumbing, electric, construction, locksmith, painting, plastering, Shabbos clocks, outlets/switches, spotlights, etc, we fix all section 8 violations. 718-951-0090

Contractor, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and all types of work. Small and big jobs done. Lots of experience, Shomer Shabbos, & references avail. 646-533-5433

HANDYMAN SHLOMO

718-916-7400

Professional Handyman

No job too small. Highly recommended. Isaac: 347-417-0046

Professional Painter Sheetrock • Plastering • Paint

Lots of experience. Michael: 917-309-4582

Very heimishe warm babysitter avail in evening in the area of The Eminence Hall. Pls Call: 347-533-2876

ELECTRICIAN

We assemble furniture, any type of furniture, beds, children's beds, cribs, bookcases from Ikea / any furniture you order online. We also install windows, blinds. Call Avi, your Handyman: 283-333-0579

GRAPHIC DESIGN Couples Vacation House

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JEWELRY

ZD Jewelers

All types of Fine Diamond Jewelry, Lowest prices in the industry, we do house calls.

Call/WhatsApp: 732-666-4166 Follow us on instagram @zdjewelers

MAKE UP

Makeup Artist:

Certified makeup artist for all your special occasions. Call Yides Neuwirth: 917-309-6000/718-858-0815

Makeup by Goldy

Book your next simcha. Reasonably priced. Call: 917-652-9554

We also sell exclusive long-lasting makeup. Purchase a makeup kit & we'll teach you to apply it correctly.

MOVING & TRUCKING

Moving:

Full service moving, heimishe, reliable, professional. Small jobs welcome. Call Y. Brody: 347-526-4508

PHOTOGRAPHY

For all your photography needs! (Portrait, Family, Upsherin, Baby, etc.) Many props avail! Great rates! Photos By Devorah: 929-327-4621

Daycare slots avail for your 2-year-old in a fantastic daycare. 20th/53rd area. Vouchers only. Call: 718-431-4431

Voucher babysitting has a few baby slots area 14/42. 718-873-5841

Precut synthetic wigs, $100 & up. Full service for hair & wigs. Pick up & delivery available. Makeup for all occasions in our place or yours. Ask about our wig styling course. Call Miriam: 718-853-2875

Wig Wash & set. Hairstyling. Wig & Haircuts. Reasonably Priced. Located at 10th & 46th. Call/Text: 917-618-1174

REPAIR

Furniture Repairs: Cabinet & General Repairs, specializing in Choson-Kallah Apt. Call: 718-633-6231

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Cleanouts, junk removal, maintenance. Call Eli: 917-335-4854

SIMCHA SERVICES

A beautiful decorative wedding broom for a youngest child's wedding. Call: 718-851-0454

Heimishe singer for all occasions. Call Shimon Rabinowitz, if no answer, leave a message. 347-683-3696

PLAYGROUP / PRESCHOOL

WIG & HAIR

Amazing playgroup w/ exp Morahs. 15th & mid 50's. Vouchers only.

• Few slots left, starting after Sukkos

• Sep class, twice a week Lv Msg: 929-617-4021

Insurance card with the name Yakov Katz. Call: 718-644-9537

Little girl's earring on 12th & 44th. Gold w/ red. 718-790-8765

LOST

HAIR BY SHPRINTZIE

Pro-addiction, wash & set, styling. Located in BP/Flatbush. Call Shprintzie Gelb: 845-798-4525

Black & White Diamond Link Bracelet in Pardes Feiga, April 1st.

If found, Please Call: 347-351-5771

G7X Canon Camera. If found, Please Call: 929-651-0907

Pink baby blanket w/ white lace ruffle, August 12, on 13th Ave. 347-262-0768

Many years ago, regular keys w/ unusual key& zip drive. 718-676-5960

MP3/Sambix on New Utrecht 53rd & 54th, Purim '24. Please Call: 347-262-6036

SEEKING

Little tempest gowns, white/pink. Sizes 2,3, 4, 7. Please Call/Text: 917-686-5477.

Looking for an aide/companion for an elderly woman P/T. Light housekeeping, basic upkeep. 718-854-5868

Small hanging earring, Tiferes Rivka hall/vicinity, Thurs Aug 14. 718-851-2662

Neishloss corduroy mauve pink jumper robe, few years ago, w/ snaps down in front. Lulu black fur coat with 2 ribbons coming out in front. Any size ready to pay. 347-986-7772

FOUND

Baby Blanket, New Utrecht/46th, Feb 24. Please Call: 347-262-6036

Children's loop earring on 42nd btwn 13th & 14th Ave. Pls Call: 929-266-0997

Soiree Sophie gown, size 8 & 10. Call: 347-628-8350

MISCELLANEOUS

Tehillim on klaf. Tefilah, Tehillim for Cholim. Sun-Thurs, 1pm. 727-731-6762 www.tehillimonklaftefilah.org

718-974-9428 Nice ladies clothing, to give away for the needy only. Call: 718-974-9428 Nice new ladies' shoes/sneakers for needy ladies, by organization.

GEMACHIM

Advocacy Therapy Services Advocate to assist w/ obtaining P3, SETSS, SEIT or related therapy services. 551-236-3578

Baby Banz Gemach

Headphones to protect your babies hearing from loud music. 718-2077549

Baby Bassinet Gemach Call for availability. 347-228-9222

Baby Bassinet Gemach

Beautiful brass iron baby bassinet for your simcha. 646-493-4338

Baby Bassinet Gemach

Williamsburg. 718-237-8715

Baby Gemach (BP)

Car seats, Snap & Go stroller, Pack ‘n Play, white bassinet for newborns. 718-854-6829

Baby Carrier Gemach

Baby Bjorn-great for vacation & touring. 718-809-9707

Baby Gemach Segula for easy birth from the Kuznitzer Magid. 917-514-9461

Baby Gemach

Brand new cradle & accessories for your simcha. 917-207-3341 or 917-692-9397

Baby Formula Gemach Donate / receive baby formula. 718-782-5145

Baby Formula Gemach Donate / receive Neocate baby formula.

Leave Message: 347-385-9188

Baby Scale Gemach In Williamsburg. Text: 347-675-9509

Baby Scale Gemach 718-435-5257

Baby Scale Gemach Located in BP. 718-633-9266 or 718-473-5268

Babysitter Shadchan

List of females, HS+ who babysit eves in Flatbush/BP. Babysitters get paid reg rate. Text/WhatsApp to add yourself to list or if you need a babysitter: 732-663-9606

Bentcher Gemach

Bentchers for simchas, no fee.

718-972-8181

Bilkelech Gemach

Fresh heimishe bilkelech,

347-228-9222

Bigdei Malchus is here to provide bachurim & yungeleit in need with a warm winter coat.

Call: 917204-6838/ Email: bigdeimalchus@ gmail.com

Boot Gemach

Children boots. Donate gently used children’s boots. 718-435-7848

LAIBEL’S GEMACH

BRAND NEW PACK & PLAYS FOR NEWBORNS

Box Gemach

Borrow 100 cardboard boxes for moving. for books, dishes & clothing. 347-962-1509 / yachnesy@gmail.com

Baby Spica Cast Gemach Pillow & bean bag chair. 718-288-2279

BP Maternity Gemach

Accepting new/gently used maternity clothing. Lv Msg: 718-490-9886

Bridal Accessory Gemach

Gorgeous headpieces, veils, dektichlach. Min cost. B.P. 347-680-1701

Bridal Chuppah Card Gemach Beautiful Tefillah cards for a Chuppah. Free. BP: 718-4355752 • Flatbush: 347-598-9608 Kensington 347-675-0096. Ask about our other locations.

Bridal Gemach

Crowns, veils, long veils & dektich, shoes, petticoats. Min fee. 718551-8714

Bridal Headpiece Gemach

Beautiful selection, Flatbush. 718-737-1844

Bridal Cape Gemach

Beautiful mink capes. White for kallah. Black for mother. Free Will: 718-387-7122/347-581-6400

BP: 718-633-3659/917-683-5557

Bridal Cape Gemach

Brand new luxurious fur capes for chuppah. ’וזו

718-633-8261

Bridal Cape Gemach Cape & headcover set for chuppah & mitzvah tanz.

Lace & fur, $20. 718-438-6250

Bridal Cape Gemach

Lace (x fur), white & off-white capes for chuppah / mitzvah tantz. BP: 718-782-2869

Williamsburg: 718-599-0224

Bridal Cape Gemach

Luxurious white fur capes, fresh for chuppah. Black fur capes avail for mother. 718-437-2873

Bridal Cape Gemach

White fur capes for chuppah. 718-218-8124

Bridal Chuppah Card Gemach Call: 718-435-5752

Bridal Chuppah Tefillos Laminated tefillos for chuppa. 718-854-1223 or 917-974-0690

Bridal Shoe/Sneaker Rental

All sizes. Many styles. White/black. 917-936-8997

Bridal Shoe Gemach Dance in comfort. White wedge sneakers. Free. Call/Text: 718-755-8105

Bridal Shoe Gemach White kallah shoes. Free.

718-435-1950 or 201-686-1764

Bridal Yom Hachupah Gemach

Seder Yom Hachuppah in Yiddish now avail in BP. 718-435-3492

Bridal Yom Hachupah -Kol Tefilos

Gemach

Beautiful tefilos pamphlet to rent for the Chuppah. Donations to Yad Batya L’kallah. Rochel: 718-258-0415 Chaya: 718-986-0594

Bridal Yom Hachupah Gemach Machzor Lyom Hachuppah. Nusach Sfard & Ashkenaz. 718-837-8853

Bridal Yom Hachupah Gemach BP, Seder Yom Hachupa for Kallahs. 718-972-1892

Briefcase Gemach

Grt cond & washed clean. Drop off anytime: 940 45th St.

For P/U, Call: 718-436-0936

Bris Twin Gemach 2 Beautiful bris pillows & outfits. 718-483-3787

Bris Gemach

Outfit & poya. 917-588-7436

Bris Gemach

Complete package. Lv Msg/Text: 347-461-4925

Bris Gemach

Beautiful bris outfit, poya, pillow & tefillos. Delivery & P/U in BP only. Call/Text: 347-244-2065

Bris Gemach

Beautiful bris set. Washed. Stunning vach nacht outfit. 718-633-3659 or 917-683-5557

Bris Gemach

Bris pillow from the holy Harav Kanievsky. 646-492-9952

Bris Gemach

Bris outfits & pillow. Flatbush. 917-838-2191

Bris Gemach

New bris pillow & outfit. 718-435-0664

Bris Gemach

Poyas, pillows, bris outfits. BP: 718-435-7221-15th & 57th BP: 718-871-5467-12th & 41st Williamsburg: 718-599-5508

Bris Gemach

Nice poyas, pillows & suits for bris. 718-871-7902

Bris Zichron Mordechai Gemach

Bris outfit w/ pillow. Tefillah for bris. Pidyon Haben outfit. Much more. Call/Text: 347-794-1278

Bris Gemach

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Kumzitz Around the campfire

Stories that make the song play in your head and morph into something greater than the sum of lyrics and melody; an impetus for introspection and growth.

The Western Wall on Friday night

His first time ever there, Strapped into his knapsack

With his long and curly hair. He stood there for a while

Broke out with a smile,

Emotion overwhelming joy with tears.

The men were dancing there

Their hearts so full of love,

They sang such happy tunes

To thank the One Above.

For showing them the way,

For giving them a day

To rest, rejoice, with peace of mind to pray.

Just one Shabbos and we'll all be free

Just one Shabbos, come and join with me,

We'll sing and dance to the sky

With our spirits so high,

We'll show them all it's true

Let them come and join us too.

I said hello, my friend

You seem to be amused, He said much more than that

I am a bit confused,

I know I am a Jew

I was bar mitzvahed too,

But Shabbos in our home, who ever knew?

He asked to join with us

To understand and see,

He spent some time with us

In total ecstasy.

Next Shabbos came along

His feelings grew so strong, He first began to feel that he belonged.

Just one Shabbos and we'll all be free

Just one Shabbos, come and join with me, We'll sing and dance to the sky

With our spirits so high, We'll show them all it's true

Let them come and join us too.

He found this treasure

Made some changes in his life

A brand new family, his children and his wife, They learn new things each day

To live the Torah way,

The message of the Shabbos they will relay.

Now every Friday night they go down to the Wall

Invite some people home and they will tell them all, We'll teach you this new song

So join and sing along,

And soon we'll all be free, it won't be long.

Just one Shabbos and we'll all be free

Just one Shabbos, come and join with me, We'll sing and dance to the sky

With our spirits so high,

We'll show them all it's true

Let them come and join us too.

The song "Just One Shabbos" was composed by Mordechai Ben David and released on his 1981 album.

AS TOLD TO ESTY STEINMETZ

As I touched the match to the wick, I glanced at the wall clock behind me. 8:12 - two minutes to shkiah. Yet again.

I had so wanted to tzind early - or even just on time. But in the sudden last-minute whirl of “Ma, the shower water is cold” and “Did we warm up the challahs?” and “Why is the floor sticky again, it was just mopped?”, the clock had sprinted ahead of me, holding a golden trophy aloft, while I lagged behind in a futile race.

I sank onto the couch and exhaled. Aah. At least we had made it. Shabbos was finally upon us.

As my kids squished into all the corners around me, on my lap, and over my shoulder, pushing a book into my hands, I silently resolved that next week would be different. Next week I would finally tzind early.

Friday dawned like any other day in the country. The

pool, still empty and rippling lightly in the gentle morning breeze, beckoned invitingly. After an invigorating swim and a quick grocery run, I made a quick calculation. There were still eight hours to go.

I could do this.

By three in the afternoon, the house was gleaming, the kugel and ferfel were in the oven, and there was a fresh cake on the counter. I mentally patted myself on the back.

I bathed the kids, took a shower while the water was hot, and cleaned the few new dishes in the sink.

It was still an hour to Shabbos, and everyone was sitting around reading magazines in their Shabbos robes. It felt like a dream.

And then I looked at two-year-old Yitzy. Was I imagining it or was his breathing a little quick? I scooped him up and watched his chest rise and fall. Yes, his chest and stomach were definitely pulling in with every breath.

I felt my breathing growing faster.

Yitzy was prone to respiratory distress - any fever could trigger it. But he hadn’t had any incidents in a while.

I prepared the nebulizer and put it over his face for a few minutes. It should have helped instantly, but his breathing didn’t seem any better than before.

I knew the drill. Hatzalah, emergency room - the images made my head throb. I looked at Yitzy, looked at the clock. What to do?

At that moment, my husband walked in, wet peyos behind his ears, bag in hand.

“We have a problem,” I said grimly.

My husband looked at Yitzy’s breathing and nodded.

“I think we should take him to one of the hatzlah members here,” he suggested.

So we grabbed Yitzy and knocked on the closest Hatzalah member’s door. He was on his way out, but graciously stopped in his tracks and examined little Yitzy, who squirmed and tried to run off.

“Hmm, I don’t really like what I see,” he said thoughtfully as he held his hand to Yitzy’s chest.

“Rapid breathing, his chest is retracting. You know what? There’s a pediatrician here, Dr. Resnick, maybe he can help you avoid a visit to the emergency room.”

We thanked him for his time and headed off to find the doctor. When we knocked on his door, his wife informed us that he was in the pool. So off we traipsed to the pool. I stood outside, holding Yitzy’s hand tightly as my husband went to look for him.

I breathed a sigh of relief when my husband emerged together with him. Dr. Resnick. He stooped down to Yitzy’s level and observed his breathing.

“He needs steroids to open the lungs,” he announced authoritatively after a minute. “Come to my house in ten minutes and I’ll give you”

We hurried home to inform the other kids what was going on, then went to get the steroids.

“Give it to him for the next 48 hours and then follow up with your pediatrician,” he instructed as he gave us the small bottle.

I resigned myself to bringing in Shabbos a moment before shkiah, after a whirlwind marathon.

The weeks passed, with my average tzinding time ranging from three minutes after the zman to three minutes before shkiah.

“Just pretend the zman is fifteen minutes earlier,” my sister advised.

My kids tried moving the clock forward a few minutes, but somehow I still ended up still tzinding after the zman.

I unofficially gave up.

Then my cleaning lady gave notice. She had to go back to Mexico, she said. I took a few, long, calming breaths after she left and started making some phone calls.

Thankfully, someone had a cleaning lady available for the following Friday. I checked the floors critically, but didn’t find any spots.

She worked quickly and efficiently, without asking too many questions. I couldn’t believe my good fortune.

After she wiped down the kitchen, I took out fruit to chop up my famous fruit salad.

The new cleaning lady looked at me quizzically.

“Sabbath?” She asked.

“There’s still an hour to Shabbos,” I explained.

“And you no make Sabbath early?” She asked.

I dropped the apples and stared at her.

“What?” I repeated incredulously.

“The other lady I go, she make Sabbath early,” she explained sagely.

“Aah.” I was too surprised to even formulate a coherent answer.

I returned the fruits to the fridge, paid Helena, and sent her on her way.

But her question rang in my ears.

I quickly spread the white tablecloth in the kitchen and prepared my kids’ robes. What else? The house was clean, and the kids were calm. I changed into my robe and donned my Shabbos jewelry. The clock showed fifteen minutes to Shabbos.

We administered the medication on the porch and then ran back to our house.

It was five minutes after the zman when I finally stood, holding the match to the wick. Phew.

Baruch Hashem, Yitzy was ok and we were spending Shabbos at home, not in the emergency room.

But when would I finally manage to tzind early?

When next Friday rolled around, I made a halfhearted attempt to tzind early. And when I again welcomed Shabbos right before shkiah, I accepted that this just wasn’t to be. It wasn’t doable for me.

I took the matches, touched the wick to flame, and welcomed Shabbos like the long-awaited, muchanticipated guest it truly is.

A feeling of true calm and serenity enveloped me as I sat down to say my techinos.

I could do this. Why had I ever believed it was unattainable?

Just one Shabbos - that was all it took.

I don’t think I ever tzind Shabbos lecht after the zman since.

My cleaning lady’s words finally enabled me to enjoy the true bounty of Shabbos.

*Have a story you want to share? A website or ad for your business that’s waiting to be written? Esty Steinmetz is a writer and copywriter who can be reached at esty@estysteinmetz.com