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reakfast at Tiffany’s? would t ake some per floors. I felt like I was hardly dressed for this occa-
Well, coffee at the very investigation. I was in a movie. sion, I thought.
least. T i f f a n y ’s s i t s An old movie. I was Sipping coffee served by a tuxe-
I recently unearthed a piece of squarel y on t he let off on the sixth doed waiter, high above Fifth Avenue,
jewelry that I bought years ago from southeast corner of floor into an expan- I had on my running shoes, workout
Tiffany & Co. It was a silver necklace Fift h Avenue and sive room. There clothes, and worn-out skirt.
by Italian designer Elsa Peretti. It was 57th streets and rises was a receptionist Then I heard my name.
a simple and beautiful piece, but you several stories high. I who took my name Marla, my customer service rep-
couldn’t tell because it had blackened walked into the store and told me there resentative, greeted me. She was as-
with tarnish. Hoping to bring it back and, in Tiffany fashion, were a few people signed to help me with my jewelry
to its original luster, I looked up how was greeted politely. ahead, but please, concerns. I took a seat at a cubicle and
to polish silver jewelry. There were I first tried to take make yourself she explained my options. A courtesy
techniques involving baking soda, alu- care of the merchan- comfortable. steam would probably do the trick re-
minum foil, and hot water. There also dise card — after all, The room was storing the necklace’s luster. A polish
was an array of silver polish liquids I could have turned this into a shop- beautifully furnished. Upholstered would cost a bit of time and money.
and creams. But who knew what was ping trip — and a saleswoman tried to sofas and chairs in, what else, Tiffany She suggested we try the first option.
best? DYI was getting complicated help. She made calls and was waiting blue fabric. Coffee tables and lamps Ten minutes later, the necklace came
and risky. I decided to rely on a profes- for a long time without an answer. She were artfully displayed. There were back looking better than new. She bid
sional – Tiffany herself! called in a manager who took care of several customers waiting quietly. me farewell and gave me a little blue
So on a recent chilly Sunday, I matters quickly. He would convey my Then a waiter appeared. He was pouch to hold the necklace.
laced up, donned a warm coat and information to the credit department, dressed in a bow-tied tuxedo. Tall, What a delightful experience!
hat, and crossed the park to the iconic which would investigate, and I would young, and handsome (a moonlight- Seamless and elegant. Exemplary
store, Tiffany’s on Fifth Avenue in get an email response in two days. ing actor?), he asked if I wanted a customer service and coffee.
Manhattan. Since I already was making This was customer service! beverage. What can I say? I nearly felt like
the trek to Tiffany’s, I figured I would Next came the polishing. I headed Sure, I’ll take a coffee with skim Audrey.
also make the pilgrimage useful in toward the elevators to the sixth floor. milk, please.
another way. I had an outdated mer- I waited and the door opened. There In no time, he returned with cup Cheers,
chandise card and was curious about was an elevator operator inside to of coffee.
how much money was left. The quest help shepherd customers to the up- It was delicious.
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he Passover Seder implants faith within the bies of ours. We are here today because they endowed
next generation, creating a link in an unbroken 2. Why do we recite the 15 steps us with the traits of resilience, compassion, spiritual-
chain back to those who first experienced the of the Seder’s order before we begin? ity, collective responsibility, unshakable faith and love
miracles of Exodus. The word “seder” means “order.” Life requires thought. of God, desire to learn, and the stamina to never give
Here are six questions that give us a deeper under- We shouldn’t live randomly. Whenever we take action up despite the odds that speak against us.
standing of Passover. it’s good to think beforehand. Every word we speak,
each text we send should be considered carefully. 5. Why invite hungry people to
1. Why must we first search for and These Seder steps are the ultimate mindfulness plan. join us once we are already seated?
get rid of every morsel of chametz? Living purposefully requires setting goals. Passover is the night of redemption and redemption
The night before Passover begins as we search every The very first step of the Seder is “Kadesh” — re- arrives when we start caring for those who are around
nook and cranny for “leaven” — chametz. The next citing Kiddush, sanctification. Exodus was our gift us. There are times in life that we don’t
morning we burn the leaven. “Chametz” is compared of sanctification and spiritual transfor- realize that we have been kind to
to the ego of a person. Flat matzah alludes to humility. mation. From that moment until the world but those closest
The “leaven’” we rid ourselves of represents the nega- today we were given the abil- to us feel ignored and
tive character traits for which we should be search- ity to soar. But spiritual disparaged. I’ve spoken
ing. It is not just our physical homes we must clean. It connection does not just with husbands, wives
also is time for a spiritual cleaning. Just as leaven and happen. We must also and children who live
breads rise, so too does a person’s pride. Arrogance take a step towards with family members
does not allow relationships to flourish. An arrogant God. Seder night is of great community
person cannot teach, learn, or truly love. He cannot our time to take that leaders, but when it
make space for God. His heart is filled with self-love. step. It begins with the comes to their very
Before sitting down to Seder, take steps to search knowledge that we are own spouses and kids the
within our hearts and souls. Take a few moments and sanctified. No Jew should silence has been deafening.
think about how we have been treating others, react- ever give up on himself. We As we sit together at Seder take
ing to those we live with, and which words we have are never beyond hope. Just as a look around the table. “Let all who
God took care of us the night of Exodus, are hungry come and eat.” Let those who are
so too, does He take care of us until today. This is what emotionally hungry, anyone who is starving for a kind
Come Smile with Us faith is all about. word, a loving gesture, a moment of listening, this is
the time to start showing our sensitivity. Satiate the
3. Why ‘Karpas,’ a vegetable needs of those who are sitting beside you. Show that
dipped in salt water? you are truly a part of this nation who cherishes kind-
The Seder leader dips a vegetable into saltwater and ness, tzedakah and love for family.
distributes portions to all. There is a deeper meaning
to this seemingly simple act. Vegetables come from 6. Why these four sons?
the dirt. Seeds are put within the dark ground and one The Hagaddah speaks of four sons: the wise, the wick-
wonders if it will ever sprout. So too, from the depths ed, the simple, and the one who does not know how to
of slavery and a land of idolatry did our nation flour- ask. If you think about it, the righteous son is missing.
ish. Sometimes we may wonder if the spark within is The message is clear. Each of these children presents
still alive. We may feel as if we are living in darkness. unique challenges. (Even the wise son may not fit in
Dr Ari Frohlich Our nation seems to be floundering. Never grow de- with peers, dislike the conformity of school and ques-
Dr Richard Gertler spondent. Look at this vegetable that began from a tion constantly thinking he knows better). Seder night
Dr Sami Solaimanzadeh tiny seed in the earth and then burst forth and grew. teaches us that we may not overlook any child. We
• Almost all private insurances accepted This is a message to each of us as we begin the Seder have been given each soul with the understanding that
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multiple hygienists available at the same time 4. Why three matzahs and four cups of wine? structs us to reply to each child’s question with an in-
As we harness the miracles of the night it is crucial to dividual response. Usually we think about teaching the
TEANECK DENTIST establish our roots. We transmit to all who sit at our
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“righteous” or “good” child while other children may
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shift tefillin in preparation for their tak- allows for greater engagement and flex- schoolers, who grow leaderships skills, in Judaism in exciting, innovative ways
ing on the tefillin mitzvah when they ibility,” said Rabbi Kniaz. and the younger students, who form a with highly qualified teachers, hands-on
become bnei mitzvah. The religious school has 180 stu- deep connection with their mentors that learning and creative programming. The
“Our goal is to make the student a dents. The 7th graders also participate lasts years after they have graduated school is looking forward to implement-
lifelong learner,” said Ms. Heymann. in distance learning, where they are at the program. ing its program in a new space next year.
The Religious School at Temple home learning in the privacy of home. The Hebrew school program at the Temple Emeth Religious School in
Emanuel of the Pascack Valley serves This eliminates the commute to school, Jewish Community Center of Paramus/ Teaneck exists as a Jewish community
3-year-olds through 7th grade. The goal, especially appreciated when there is in- Congregation Beth Tikvah offers edu- in miniature within the congregation
say school officials, is not just acquiring clement weather. cational opportunities for children ages where the director, teachers, rabbi and
knowledge but also developing a love of Another program is Jewish Youth 5 to 13. The Sunday school offers classes cantor, build a foundation of knowledge
all things Jewish. For this to happen, stu- Encounter Program (JYEP) in Teaneck. for pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade and skills in Jewish texts and history, eth-
dents must find their experience in the Here, there are the “Bigs” and there are students. Fourth to seventh grades at- ics and culture, Israel, Hebrew literacy,
school and synagogue irresistible with the “Littles.” The relationship is forged tend on Sundays and Tuesdays. Use of and religious worship. The goal is to fos-
hands-on active engagement of stu- between the “Big Brothers” and “Big Sis- the computer lab enhances the students’ ter strong and productive relationships
dents in the study and practice of Torah, ters,” high school age yeshiva day school, Hebrew proficiency. Individual tutoring among students, families, faculty, and
prayers, blessings, holidays, rituals, mitz- and the elementary and middle school- is available. The Hebrew school curricu- clergy through shared experiences.
vahs, tikkun olam and more. aged JYEP students, whom they mentor. lum includes prayer, Bible studies, Israel Congregation Adas Emuno Religious
The school is also in the forefront of The JYEP students, who range from and Holocaust studies, Jewish values, School in Leonia offers an inclusive en-
using cutting edge technology to engage 3rd to 7th grade, meet weekly at Torah and holiday appreciation and celebra- vironment that is warm and welcoming
students locally and forge relationships Academy of Bergen County (TABC) in tion. This is all geared to strengthening for its students to experience the study
with partner schools in Israel, said Rabbi Teaneck, but come from all over Bergen the children’s Jewish identity and con- of Judaica and Hebrew in the context of
Shelley Kniaz, director of congregational County and have varying levels of Jew- nection to the community here and in a Reform Jewish education. The team,
education, religious adult education and ish background; many are unaffiliated Israel. Family programs engage parents including the rabbi, cantor and teaching
family programming at Temple Emanu- and attend public schools. JYEP is an in learning alongside their children. “The staff, bring commitment and enthusiasm
El of the Pascack Valley. independent outreach Hebrew School emphasis is on making positive connec- to the Sunday morning program during
“The kids enjoy it,” said Rabbi Kniaz. serving the Jewish community, which tions within a Jewish atmosphere,” said the school year, and special program-
“They are using technology in their lives, welcomes and respects diversity among Marcia Kegedan, education director at ming throughout the year.
in their private schools, in their public Jews and embraces children on all levels. JCCP/CBT Hebrew School. “It’s the rela-
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he hallways are alive with the the Brain.
sounds of music at Academies@ “The ability to teach piano in-
GBDS with its new program, struction to a big group of students
“Music and the Brain.” while allowing for individual progress
The program, just launched in Janu- at their own pace is the best feature
ary at the Oakland day school for first of the program,” said Ms. Pinsker, who
through eighth graders introduces all holds her bachelor’s degree in music
the students to playing the keyboard. It education from Rubin Academy of
is an innovative music lab that is braid- Music in Jerusalem and a master’s de-
ed into the school’s curriculum. gree from The New School University
Music and the Brain is not just a in New York.
music program, but because it is based “My students are loving the pro-
on more than 20 years of neuroscience, Third-graders at Academies@GBDS clap to the rhythm in their Music and the Brain class. gram so far,” she said. “Within just
the program has been shown to build one lesson they were able to read
cognitive fine motor and critical think- cal instruments. This program not only The school is now equipped with four types of rhythm symbols and to
ing skills, said Robert Smolen, head of teaches music, but promotes critical nine individual keyboards and students play and read three notes. The warm
school at Academies@GBDS who dis- thinking and memory growth, strength- take piano lessons as a major focus of up and prep activities allow for a fun
covered the program months before ens focus and attention, develops fine their music class. Two students are able and interactive cooperation between
bringing it to the school. motor skills, and strengthens musical to work on a single keyboard at the same the students.”
“The benefits are tremendous,” said literacy and math, and peer assessment time, so there is ample opportunity for First graders, who are learning the
Mr. Smolen. “The keyboard is a gate- skills. We see this as being integral to each student to experience the keyboard. very basics of math in their math les-
way instrument to playing other musi- our curriculum.” Einat Pinsker, a classical concert sons, already know the concept of frac-
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The students are also learning This is learning in the best possible Family Fun Activities, Demonstrations,
about music greats such as Mozart, and way, she said, “because what we have is Arts & Crafts, Snacks
are singing in foreign languages. They a joyful environment.”
have learned a song in Japanese, said
Ms. Pinsker. Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our
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Allergy Attack:
Treating the Seasonal Ah-Choo’s
Heidi Mae Bratt and may even worsen after Perhaps stronger but may
a week if pollen exposure be mildly sedating are the
T
he season of seasonal allergies continues. Itching is a give- antihistamines Zyrtec and
has arrived with its sniffling, away sign for allergy. This Xyzal. Nasal corticosteroid
sneezing, watery eyes and all- can involve the nose and sprays such as Flonase,
around discomfort for your children. eyes causing children to rub Rhinocort and Nasacort
About Our Children consulted with Dr. their nose and eyes as well help nasal congestion,
Margaret L. Co, the director of Allergy as the throat, inner ears and which antihistamines do
and Immunology at the Valley Hospital even the skin. In children not, and are very effective
in Ridgewood, who practices at Allergy with asthma, their asthma for all symptoms of aller-
and Immunology Bergen Medical As- can get worse during their gic rhinitis. They must be
sociates in Paramus and Emerson, to pollen season as well. used regularly and with
get her advice on how parents can get AOC: At what age can the correct technique in
ahead of the ah-choo. you start to treat a toddler order for them to work.
AOC: At what age do seasonal al- or child and which medi- For parents who do not
lergies start in children and how does a cines are good? want to use nasal steroids,
parent recognize seasonal allergies? Dr. Co: Medications they can try saline nasal
Dr. Co: Seasonal allergies generally should be started early in sprays and rinses, which
start at around 3 or 4 years of age fol- the season. Some can even can be effective in wash-
lowing exposure to at least a few pollen be started preventively before the pol- as well as dissolvable tablets over the ing out pollen and clearing secretions.
seasons. Symptoms of allergy include a len season starts. In young children, as counter. A non-sedating antihistamine These are available over-the-counter in
runny nose, sneezing and nasal conges- young as 2 years old, antihistamines (Claritin or Allegra) is preferable to spray bottles, squeeze bottles or netti-
tion. Unlike a cold, symptoms persist are available in liquid formulations, avoid drowsiness during school hours. pots. It is important to boil tap water
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if used in preparing the saline solution len especially in the more effective. ragweed. Although the risk of an aller-
for these devices. It would be more con- peak pollen times, noon AOC: What are your gic reaction to these tablets is small, an
venient to purchase distilled or spring to late afternoon, which thoughts on the newest epinephrine auto-injector is prescribed
water and saline packets instead. is generally gym time oral immunotherapy just in case one has a reaction at home.
AOC: What exactly causes these at school. Keeping the agents approved by the AOC: What about the efficacy
allergies and when do they hit during windows closed at home FDA that replace aller- of honey as a treatment for season-
the calendar year? and in the car, and taking gy shots? al allergies?
Dr. Co: Seasonal allergies are a shower after coming Dr. Co: For those Dr. Co: Local honey is not a proven
caused by exposure to tiny pollen indoors are all practical with severe symptoms in therapy for seasonal allergies. For those
grains, and sometimes, outdoor mold measures that are very whom pollen avoidance who do not want their children on tra-
spores, in the air. As mentioned, symp- helpful and often over- and medications are not ditional medications, saline nasal sprays
toms consist of sneezing, stuffy and looked. As mentioned, effective, immunother- and saline eye drops (artificial tears) are
runny nose, itching and watery eyes and medications are effective apy can be considered. helpful in “washing out” pollen. Acu-
itching in the nose, roof of the mouth in controlling symptoms Dr. Margaret L. Co Whereas medications puncture has been found to have some
and throat. Children often have swol- for most allergy sufferers only control symptoms, benefit, but needs to be given multiple
len eyelids as well due to rubbing. In the and many are available over the coun- immunotherapy is disease modifying. times to have any effect. Studies are un-
northeast, there are three pollen sea- ter. Over-the-counter antihistamines It actually “tricks” your immune system derway to determine the effectiveness
sons, the tree, grass and weed season. help especially if used regularly during into reacting differently, and allowing of Chinese herbal remedies in the treat-
Trees pollinate in the spring, grasses in the pollen season. Nasal steroid sprays you to build tolerance over time. Al- ment of allergies in general.
the summer, and weeds in the fall. Rag- are the most effective for nasal symp- lergy shots have been given for more AOC: Anything else to add?
weed is the biggest offender in the fall toms especially for congestion but need than one hundred years, and are the Dr. Co: An allergy evaluation with
and is the cause of “hay fever” which to be used regularly as it can take up most effective form of immunothera- an allergist is helpful to confirm allergy
is not due to hay at all. The start and to a week before it is most effective. py. Oral immunotherapy (tablets that as many colds and other conditions
end of these seasons vary year to year Allergy antihistamine drops help eye are placed under the tongue daily) has mimic allergies. It can help in predict-
depending on climate conditions. This symptoms but applying them can be become available in recent years. This ing symptoms for future seasons, and
spring, the weather has been unseason- a challenge for parents of young chil- needs to be started 12 weeks before the for counseling on the various therapies
ably cold longer than usual, delaying dren. Cold compresses are very sooth- season and continued till the end of the available, including immunotherapy.
the tree pollen season well into May. ing. For those with symptoms despite season. They are not as effective as al-
AOC: What are some other ways to using over the counter medications, lergy shots but are an option for those Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of
treat these allergies? your primary care physician or allergist who want to avoid shots and have only About Our Children.
Dr. Co: Avoiding exposure to pol- can prescribe medications that may be one (or two) allergies to grass and/or
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Math is Easy as Pi
at Mathnasium
Mathnasium of Teaneck celebrated their
favorite math holiday—Pi (π) Day, which
takes place every year on March 14 (3.14
is the first three digits of pi, though it’s
a number that goes on forever) Math
enthusiasts around the world celebrate
Pi Day every year, and more than 40
students in Teaneck followed suit at
Mathnasium.
Spring Shabbaton Is in
the Air for BCHSJS
Students at the Bergen
County High School of Jewish
Studies had a Shabbaton at
The Ramada Plaza in Monroe
Township. The weekend began
with candle lighting followed
by icebreakers to acquaint the
students with one another.
The theme of the Shabbaton
was “Choices,” with various
study sessions on the theme
throughout the weekend.
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n the The Frisch School’s vast gymnasium, the size We were rewarded with three wins by our grand- exhibition matches, and our grandson would partici-
of at least two basketball courts and then some, son, two by pins and one by a major decision, outscor- pate. He won in impressive fashion. His spirits were
were four wrestling mats. Tumbling about like ing his opponent by 15 points. Then came a welcome raised, and, hey, he had a fourth place trophy to dis-
playful 200-pound puppies, were some of the wres- announcement: “The food truck has arrived.” play. He looked forward to next year. His seven-mem-
tlers warming up. Outside was a movable cookery selling kosher hot ber cheering section had done its job.
The 24th annual Wittenberg Wrestling Invita- dogs, pepperoni sausage, lamb ribs and French fries,
tional was about to begin. Twelve yeshiva high schools a caloric feast for the spectators, but the wrestlers, Ed Silberfarb was a reporter for the Bergen Record in New
from the New York metropolitan area, Chicago and limited to a training table for the weekend, abstained, Jersey, then the New York Herald Tribune where he was City
Boston had sent teams. Their colorful warm-up and went about the business of half-nelsoning, cra- Hall bureau chief. Later, he was a public information officer
clothes bore images of fearsome lions, hellcats show- dling and pinning each other. for the New York City Transit Authority and editor of one of
ing claws and teeth, and some jackets simply warning The tournament, run by the Yeshiva Wrestling As- its employee publications.
to beware the Storm. Off to the side, a wrestler wear- sociation, is named in memory of Henry Wittenberg,
ing tefillin was still davening. a world class wrestler from City College of New York
Simchas
After a respectful Star Spangled Banner (hats off who won a gold medal in the 1948 London Olympics
but kippahs remained) and Hatikvah, the crowd of and a silver medal in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, and
fans, friends and teammates rushed from mat to mat was coach of the 1968 U.S. Greco wrestling team in the
to watch their match of choice. Mexico City Olympics.
My primary objective was a 160-pound wrestler Also, he was a New York City police officer who B’nai Mitzvah
wearing the red and blue of the Marsha Stern Talmu- won five commendations for bravery. He won wres-
dical Academy (MTA) — my grandson. He was a junior tling gold medals in 1949 and 1953 and a silver medal RAYNA PERKEL
in the high school of Yeshiva University in Washing- for weight lifting in Israel’s Maccabiah Games. He Rayna Perkel, daughter
ton Heights. To cheer him on were two parents, two coached wrestling at Yeshiva University and CCNY of Robert and Andrea
grandparents, two brothers and an uncle. 1967 to 1980. He died in 2010 at age 91. Perkel of Oradell, and
His first adversary in the two-day tournament was By the afternoon of the second day the schools sister of Leah, cel-
an easy win for him, a pin in the first round, but there leading the competition were Frisch, Kushner of Liv- ebrated becoming a
was trouble ahead. The next day he would face the ingston and S.A.R. of Riverdale. The others besides bat mitzvah on March
captain of the formidable Kushner team, which had MTA were Stahler Yeshiva of Long Island, Ida Crown 16 at Temple Avodat
won last year’s competition. Despite shouts of en- of Chicago, Jewish Educational Center of Elizabeth, Shalom in River Edge.
couragement from his corner (“Nice! Nice!” “Turn him” Maimonides of Boston, North Shore of Long Island To-
‘Watch the leg” “Circle”) it ended with a pin for his op- rah Academy, Torah Academy of Bergen County, West- ASHLEY
ponent. All was not lost, however. If he won the next chester Hebrew High School and Yeshiva of Flatbush. AUERBACH
match, he would still be in competition for third place Meanwhile, our grandson faced the match that Ashley Auerbach,
in his weight class. could bring him third place in his weight class. It was a daughter of Lauren
Meanwhile, his seven-member rooting section nail-biter of a contest. After two rounds, with coaches and Andy Auerbach of
moved from one mat to another cheering for other and fans in an uproar, neither fighter could score. In Ridgewood and sister
MTA’ers. My grandson’s best friend and teammate the third and final two-minute round, the opposing of Brian and Brooke,
had won a ”by” and would automatically move up a wrestler gained two points with a takedown. The sec- celebrated becoming a
bracket. As we looked about, my wife and I decided onds ticked away. Our grandson desperately tried for bat mitzvah on March
that we were the oldest there. Perhaps there were a takedown with a “Russian,” (grabbing one arm to pull 23 at Temple Beth
ISAIAH WESCOTT
other grandparents, but none in their upper eighties. the opponent out of position). It didn’t work. In the Rishon in Wyckoff.
Isaiah Wescott, son
In deference to our age, we were able to commandeer scramble that followed, our grandson was pinned in of Debbie and Eric
the final seconds. Wescott of River
Then came an announce- Vale and brother of
ment rarely heard in the world Samantha, Ava, and
of wrestling. “It is time for min- Noah, celebrated
cha.” From the ceiling dropped a becoming a bar mitz-
massive curtain the width of the vah on March 9 at
gym. The mechitsa was in place. Temple Emanuel of
Men gathered on one side to be- the Pascack Valley in
gin davening. There were no sid- Woodcliff Lake.
durim, but no matter. Most had AARON GERBER
the text on their smart phones. Aaron Gerber, son
The final matches followed of Laurie Wolfson
to determine the winners. and Jeffrey Gerber of
Kushner and SAR teams ended Woodcliff Lake and
tied for first place. MTA was in sister of Jillian, cel-
seventh, but took comfort in ebrated becoming a
that their team was one of the bar mitzvah on March
youngest (no seniors) with one 23 at Temple Emanuel
of the Pascack Valley
of the fewest members. But our
in Woodcliff Lake.
The author’s grandson wrestling for the win at the Wittenberg Wrestling Invitational at grandson berated himself for
The Frisch School in Paramus. not being more aggressive.
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