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Mincha Minyanim for Winter

Posted by afeinstein | 27 October 2011 | No Comments
Categories: Site News

As the clocks are scheduled to change Sunday, Nov., 6th, and sunset goes to 5:15pm, now is the time to start arranging for workplace and early mincha minyanim. LocalJewishNews has a section at the top of the front page called “Mincha Minyanim” which needs to be updated for this year.  Please email  us or comment [...]

Why do I get emails from LJN on Shabbos?

Posted by afeinstein | 28 January 2011 | 1 Comment
Categories: Site News

Many of our readers, understandably, have been concerned that they receive a digest of the Friday posts in their mailboxes over Shabbos. This is because our server which sends out the emails is programmed to take the day’s posts at midnight, compile them into an email, and to immediately send them out. It can take [...]

How to Post Rides Wanted or Offered

Posted by afeinstein | 23 November 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Site News

As Thanksgiving and Shabbos Hannukah approach, many people are looking for rides on LocalJewishNews.  As always, our Forum Section- Rides can be very helpful for people both offering and needing. To view this section, click here or from the main page, select Forum > Rides. However, many readers have shared that they are not sure [...]

New feature: Community Map

Posted by afeinstein | 21 July 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Site News

We are proud to offer a map of the Cleveland Jewish community, including restaurants, schools, shuls, private businesses, and more. It also includes a diagram of the community eruv (as well as the local eruv in the Menorah Park/ Montefiore complex). Thanks to Boruch Rothenberg for his hard work. We are using an opt-in system [...]

LocalJewishNews is now optimized for viewing on your mobile phone

Posted by afeinstein | 11 July 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Site News

Get the same great news in a special format that is more readable on mobile phones. Works on iPhoneTM, iPod touchTM, AndroidTM, PalmTM Pre/Pixi, and BlackBerry StormTM. Also, don’t forget that you can get LocalJewishNews updates a variety of different ways: Email Subscription Facebook Twitter RSS Feed/ Feedburner (Duplicate post)

LocalJewishNews is now optimized for viewing on your mobile phone

Posted by afeinstein | 27 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Site News

Get the same great news in a special format that is more readable on mobile phones. Works on iPhoneTM, iPod touchTM, AndroidTM, PalmTM Pre/Pixi, and BlackBerry StormTM. Also, don’t forget that you can get LocalJewishNews updates a variety of different ways: Email Subscription Facebook Twitter RSS Feed/ Feedburner

New Feature: Community Calendar!

Posted by afeinstein | 17 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Site News

We are going to be implementing soon a great new feature- a community calendar. Right now, our site has a feature “Upcoming Events” which simply lists upcoming events based on posts to the site. But many of the readers wanted something more- a way to plan events in the community that would ensure no conflicts [...]

Share Ideas of Summer Things to Do With Kids in Cleveland

Posted by afeinstein | 03 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Site News

In our Forum Section, in a subsection called Things to Do & Places to Go, we have started a new thread (series of posts)  to share ideas of fun things to do with kids in Cleveland during the summer. It’s a place for readers to post places, ideas, reviews and when possible addresses, directions, web [...]

Changes for Local Jewish News

Posted by admin | 02 May 2010 | 1 Comment
Categories: Site News

Thank you all for all of your support, help, consideration, and positive feedback over the past year. For a number of reasons, I will no longer be able to run Local Jewish News. I’ve met many wonderful people through this experience and – contrary to many people’s advice – have not encountered bitterness nor criticism [...]

Local Jewish News Email System Temporarily Broken

Posted by admin | 24 March 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Site News

I’m working on getting this fixed and apologize about the inconvenience.

Megillah Readings

Posted by admin | 21 February 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Site News

Please email Megillah readings to news@localjewishnews.com. Please include night or day, time, place, who it’s for (men, women, both, etc.), and contact info if available (even if you’re not the official contact, just someone people can call if they get lost, etc.) This list will be posted at www.localjewishnews.com/cleveland-megillah-readings.

Local Jewish News “Rides” Feature

Posted by admin | 17 February 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Site News

As we’re approaching Purim and soon after Pesach, I’d like to remind you about the site’s “Rides” feature. It’s located in the forums at www.localjewishnews.com/forum/rides/. Click “Add a New Topic” to submit your ride for approval. Remember to include contact info.

Purim Events

Posted by admin | 13 February 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Site News

Please email your Purim events to info@localjewishnews.com. You can also email megillah and other shul times. For events, please include: Date and time Location Who it’s for (men, women, family, children, etc.) Cost Details about the event and what will be happening Contact info

Local Jewish News Upgrade

Posted by admin | 25 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Site News

Local Jewish News received a technical upgrade today. Thank you for your patience if you’ve experienced the site loading slowly lately. This should fix that.

Mincha Minyanim List Posted

Posted by admin | 18 November 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: Site News

We’re happy to announce that a list of Mincha minyanim has been posted at www.localjewishnews.com/mincha-minyanim/. You can also click the “Mincha Minyanim” link at the top of the page. Please submit additions or corrections by commenting on that page. Other minyanim lists will follow soon.

$50 for 50; Phil Setnik Posts 50th Comment on LocalJewishNews.com; Wins Gift Certificate

Posted by admin | 02 November 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: Site News

Congratulations to Phil Setnik for helping us reach this small milestone. For being an engaged reader of LocalJewishNews.com Phil will receive a $50 gift certificate to Frank’s Hebrew Bookstore. Phil’s comment on Susan Efroymson’s post Look for other upcoming contests and prizes!

Seeking Opinion Articles For the Upcoming Elections

Posted by admin | 12 October 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Site News

Local Jewish News is seeking opinion articles about the upcoming elections, ballot initiatives and associated issues. If you would like to submit a piece for consideration, please email news@localjewishnews.com.

Sukkos Events and Simchas Beis HaShoeivas

Posted by admin | 27 September 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Site News

Since we’re now compiling our list of Sukkos events and Simchas Beis HaShoeivas, please let us know if you’re making an event, know of an event, or simply have a suggestion for how to spend the leisurely days of Sukkos here in Northeast Ohio.

Please Submit Photos, Stories, and Articles

Posted by admin | 16 September 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Site News

Dear Reader, Although most of the posts to date have been without photos or videos, LocalJewishNews.com has full capabilities to include photos and videos with our posts. If you’re at an event, gathering, occasion, or otherwise have an opportunity to take pictures or video, please send them our way. Of course we’ll use our discretion [...]