In today’s J3M Report: |
📌Grow Your Soul, One Middah at a Time! |
📌 Sheepshead Bay’s Bridge Gets a Fabulous Facelift! |
👉 READY TO RANK ‘EM? Here’s how NYC’s Ranked Choice Voting works — and why it matters for the upcoming Democratic primaries! |
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The Nibble |
🌱 Grow Your Soul, One Middah at a Time! ✨🕊️ |
Welcome to the world of Mussar magic with the International Association for Mussar Vaadim (IOMV) — where Orthodox Jews from around the globe gather to refine their character, deepen their Torah life, and transform their daily avodah into a path of real, lasting growth 🌍📜💪. This isn’t just another shiur or self-help group. It’s a structured, serious, and sacred journey rooted in the mesorah of the great Ba’alei Mussar — Rav Yisroel Salanter, the Alter of Kelm, Rav Yerucham, and Rav Wolbe — all passed directly to Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen and now to you 🔥📘. |
🧠📈 Think of it as your spiritual gym: Monthly Vaad meetings (1 hour), daily exercises (just 15–35 minutes!), and readings from powerful sefarim — with real-time guidance from experienced leaders. We tackle one midah at a time... for 2–3 years! Why? Because slow, steady change = forever change. And don’t worry, if you miss a session, there’s a recording waiting for you 🎧✅. |
💬 Curious but not ready to commit? There’s a free info session coming up — no pressure, just inspiration. Fill out the form to get notified 📩. Questions? Reach out to Yosef Weissman at yweissman@iomv.org. Let the journey begin 🚀📖✨! |
To sign Up for Information Session about a New Men's Mussar Vaad in Brooklyn click here. For more information abut IOMV please click here |
🌉✨ Sheepshead Bay’s Bridge Gets a Fabulous Facelift! 🚶♂️🌊 |
The iconic Ocean Avenue Pedestrian Bridge is almost done getting its $1.7 million glow-up—and it’s looking fierce! 💅🛠️ With shiny new handrails and a smoother-than-ever walkway, this beloved crossing between Sheepshead Bay and Manhattan Beach is ready to strut its stuff. It’s not just a bridge—it’s a Brooklyn runway for walkers, strollers, and sea-breeze seekers. 🌬️👟🌇 |
Originally conceived by a resort tycoon who wanted a VIP-only beach club (no Jews allowed 😠), the bridge defied elitism and stood its ground—literally. Today, it links generations of Sheepshead Bay and Manhattan Beach locals with a timeless wooden charm. And while bikes may be banished to preserve its planks 🚫🚲, the bridge remains a treasure trove of Brooklyn nostalgia, salty air, and pure pedestrian joy. Built way back in 1880 (when top hats were still a thing 🎩), this bridge has seen more history than a Ken Burns documentary. From resort-era glam to bait-and-tackle charm, it’s been a place for fishing, feeding ducks, and neighborhood daydreams. 🦆🎣❤️ Today, it's getting the respect it deserves—a revitalized link that blends the past with the present. Cyclists, take note: this beauty is staying pedal-free to keep it in tip-top shape. 🚳 |
So whether you're on a nostalgia trip, planning a golden-hour stroll, or just craving some fresh air with waterfront vibes, the Ocean Avenue Footbridge is back—and better than ever. 🌅❤️ Want to see it sparkle? Head down to Emmons Ave and take a stroll—just don’t forget your camera and maybe a loaf of bread for the ducks. 🦢📸🍞 |
🚫 No sponsorship here - just cool, pure info for you! 😎 I'll always give you a heads-up when something is sponsored! |
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🗽 Civic Spotlight: Keeping You Informed |
🗳️ READY TO RANK ‘EM?Here’s how NYC’s Ranked Choice Voting works — and why it matters for the upcoming Democratic primaries! 🕊️ |
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🎉 Say Goodbye to Boring Ballots! |
New York City doesn’t just vote—we rank our candidates like we’re judging a kugel contest. 😋 |
Instead of picking just one person, you can rank up to FIVE candidates in order of your favorite ➡️ least favorite. |
✅ #1 = Your top choice✅ #2 = Your backup✅ #3, #4, #5 = Still count if your top picks don’t make it! |
And YES — this is happening in our local Democratic primaries, like for City Council, Borough President, and more! |
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🪄 So… How Does It Work? |
Let’s break it down (with 🥯 vibes, of course): |
🥇 ROUND 1: First Choice Faves |
Every #1 vote is counted. If someone gets over 50%, game over — they win! 🎉 |
If NOT... |
❌ ROUND 2: Bye-Bye to the Bottom |
The candidate with the fewest #1 votes gets the boot. 👋 Their votes get re-distributed to those voters’ next-ranked choices. |
🔁 ROUNDS 3, 4, etc.: Keep It Going |
This process repeats — eliminating the lowest and redistributing votes — until one candidate has a majority and is crowned the 🏆 winner. |
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📊 Let’s Make It Real — Example Time! |
Say you’re voting in a 5-way race with these locals: |
🧁 Alice 🧠 Ben ❤️ Carmen 🎸 David 🌟 Elena
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Let’s say in Round 1: |
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➡️ And on and on it goes… until one candidate ends up with a true majority! |
🎉 Everyone’s voice matters — even if your #1 doesn’t win! |
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💡 Pro Tips for Smart Voters |
🖐️ You can rank up to 5 — but you don’t have to.🚫 Don’t rank the same person 5 times — it won’t help.📉 Don’t skip voting just because your fave isn’t “frontrunner” — they still have a shot! |
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🙋♀️ Why Does It Matter? |
Ranked Choice Voting helps: |
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Whether you're voting in Midwood, Marine Park, or Madison… your ranking makes a difference. Let’s make our voices heard — one ranking at a time! |
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📢 Have questions about your district or the candidates?Reply to this email, and we’ll hook you up with all the local info.🧠🗳️🎯 Because around here, informed voters are the best kind! |
📅Calendar |
June 14 | Early voting begins. |
June 24 | 2025 Primary Election |
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What's up |
🎬 Events 👋 |
Friday 6/13/2025 |
Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn Mobile Prostate Cancer Screening | 1312 Flatbush Ave. (B/w Foster Ave & E.26 Street) |Free No Insurance is Needed for for men 40+ | 10:00am- 4:00pm | 718-940-0428 | ad42@nyassembly.gov | Register here |
Thursday 6/19/2025 |
Kumzitz with Eitan Katz | Ocean Parkway Jewish Center | 550 Ocean Pkwy (bet. Ave F & Ditmas Ave) | 6:30 pm | $25 | click here for more info and tickets |
Tuesday 7/8/2025 |
👩For girls only 👩 | Girls Summer Coding Class | JCCMP | 3415 Quentin Road (b/w E. 34 & E 35) | 6:30 PM - Runs for 4 weeks| Non-members $50/Members $36 | More info here |
Lectures 🎤 |
Thursday 6/12/2025 |
Kosher Kitchen 101 | Rav Daniel Osher Kleinman | Agudath Israel Bais Binyomin | 2913 Avenue L | 8:30 pm |
Shabbos 6/14/2025 |
👩For women only 👩 | Rabbi Aron Rapps | Young Israel of Midwood | 1694 Ocean Ave | 5:00 pm |
Pirkei Avos | R’ Eliezer Ginsberg | Cong. Veretzky - R’ Landaus Shul | 1202 E 9th (Ave L) | 5:30 pm |
Sunday 6/15/2025 |
Contemporary Bishul Questions | Rav Zev Smith | Agudath Israel Bais Binyomin | 2913 Avenue L | 8:30pm |
⌛Ongoing🗓️ |
Monday’s & Wednesday’s |
HaRav Aharon Kahn Shlita | Shiur on Tehillim with Medrash and Meforshim | 10:40am | Kol Halashon 718-906-6400 press star (*) | Live stream click here. |
Thursday’s |
📖Learning and Cholent🍲😋 | Bet Shaul U'Miriam | 2208 Ave. S | 8:00-10:00pm🏆 |
📜 Mishmar | Agudah of Madison | 2122 Ave. S (Ave S & East 22) | 10:00 pm |
📖Parsha Ha’Shavua | Rabbi Frand | Y.I. of Midwood | 1694 Ocean Ave | 9:00 pm |
Motzaei Shabbos |
Navi Shiur | Rabbi Yisroel Reisman | Ahi Ezer Cong | Corner Ocean Parkway & Ave S | 10:30 pm |
🚫 No sponsorship here - just cool, pure info for you! 😎 I'll always give you a heads-up when something is sponsored! |
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📰 Weather 🥸 |
☀️Friday | Mostly sunny, with a high near 80 |
🌧️Friday Night | A 40 percent chance of showers | Mostly cloudy, low around 65. |
🌧️Saturday | Showers likely, mainly after 2pm | Cloudy, with a high near 74. |
☔️Saturday Night | Showers likely, mainly before 2am | Cloudy, with a low around 63. |
🌧️Sunday | A 40 percent chance of showers | Cloudy, with a high near 71. |
💧Sunday Night | A 30 percent chance of showers | Mostly cloudy, low around 62. |
☔️Monday | A 30 percent chance of showers | Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. |
💧Monday Night | A 30 percent chance of showers | Mostly cloudy, low around 63. |
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