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Today, Zayin Iyar, marks 10 years since Rabbi Levi Bialo, ob”m, Shliach to Markham, Ontario passed away at the young age of 25. It’s hard to imagine sitting here 10 years after the horrible accident that took the life of a husband, father, son, brother, teacher and shliach, Rabbi Levi Bialo. While it is ten years since his passing, it feels like yesterday thinking about the way he inspired the lives of all those who had the extreme merit of knowing him.

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(Cleveland Jewish News)

About 800 people filled the gymnasium of Fuchs Mizrachi School in Beachwood April 22 for its annual Yom Hazikaron ceremony and Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration, marking the 67th anniversary of Israel’s independence.

The event began with a solemn commemoration in memory of the more than 23,000 Israeli soldiers killed in wars since Israel’s formation in 1948, as well as those who have been victims of terrorism in Israel.

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Tuesday, May 5th’s Primary Election has only 1 thing to vote on for Cleveland Heights, University Heights residents  – Issue 2 – a levy to add $200 annually to property taxes for ever $100k in home value. This levy will remain year after year. Since there are no other issues on the ballot, voter turnout will be much lower than usual and every vote will count!!

Polls open 6:30 and close 7:30pm.  Voter registration (i.e. for those who never registered) closed April 6th. But if you have never registered, you can register now in advance of the next election in November.

An application can still be submitted to receive an absentee ballot through May 2nd. Click here to generate an application which will need to be mailed in. You will then receive a ballot by mail which need to be postmarked by May 4th. You can also track your absentee ballot to make sure it is counted here. 

Click here to see if you are registered. Here to see where you vote.