Community Magazine August 2012

DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAY Gaylewas rushing to a berit milah in the local neighborhood. With alternate side parking in effect that day, she simply could not find a parking spot for her car. In order not to miss the milah , she decided to park her car on the street, blocking a significant part of Steven’s driveway. Steven, already late for work, stepped out of his house to find his car blocked by another vehicle. He frantically began blowing his horn to signal for the owner to come out and move the blocking car. Steven ruled out the option of having the car towed, as it would be a very time-consuming process. After 40 minutes of waiting, Steven decided to pull his car out of the driveway, estimating that there was just enough room to get his car out. Although Steven proceeded with extreme caution, he was unable to pass the blocking car without breaking its tail lights and denting its fender. Upon Gayle’s return to her car, she knocked on Steven’s door to settle the matter. She courteously apologized to Steven’s wife for blocking the driveway, and then requested payment for the damage caused to her car. When it became evident to her that Steven had no intent on paying, she summonsed him to Bet Din. In Bet Din, Steven explained that he did his very best to avoid damaging Gayle’s car, but was not successful. HOW SHOULD THE BET DIN RULE – IN FAVOR OF GAYLE OR STEVEN, AND WHY? JUDGE ! BE THE YOU BE THE JUDGE and send your response to YouJudge@Community M .com Verdicts – and the accompanying rationale – will be reviewed by the Rosh Bet Din. The first three correct submissions received before the deadline will win a $50 gift certificate to a Community Magazine advertiser! Correct entries will receive honorable mention in the next issue when the Rosh Bet Din’s verdict is printed. THE ONLY PHARMACY DELIVERING TO DEAL FOR 26 YEARS. DOC ’ S PHARMACY 559 KINGS HIGHWAY (Bet. E. 4th & 5th Streets) TEL: 718.627.1145 FAX: 718.627.2193 CURB SIDE SERVICE FREE DELIVERY The only Brooklyn Pharmacy with a proven track record of delivering to your HOME on the Jersey shore on a regular basis . Allenhurst-Deal-Elberon-Interlaken-Loch Arbour- Long Branch-Oakhurst-West Deal-West Long Branch AV 5772 AUGUST 2012 63