Archives for March 2016

Genealogy workshop: If you really want to know where you came from, here’s an opportunity to find out.

The Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland is holding a workshop for beginners from 7-9 p.m. March 28 in the Miller Board Room at Menorah Park, 27100 Cedar Road.

Participants will learn how to search birth, marriage and census records, and how free databases may be accessed with a library card and personal computer.

Genealogy experts Ken Bravo and Cynthia Spikell will serve as instructors for the interactive program.

The workshop is free for society members, and $18 for non-members. Participants should bring a Wi-Fi-enabled laptop and Cuyahoga County Library card. Space is limited.

To register, send an email to 2ndVP@ClevelandJGS.org, or download registration materials from clevelandjgs.org.

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(RabbiKaganoff.com)

Question #1: Congregation Shomei’a Kol

“Our long-standing baal keri’ah for the Megillah has unfortunately become very hard-of-hearing, yet he still insists on reading the Megillah. Do we fulfill the mitzvah if he cannot hear his own reading?”

Question #2: Mrs. Senior Citizen

“At my age, I no longer hear every word of the Megillah. What should I do?”

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(Community Appeal)

This past year, my friend Goldie’s dear husband, Yerucham, died suddenly. Goldie is a hard worker and is doing her best to support her family. Our community is amazing, and has already raised a significant amount of funds that has allowed her to pay off most of her mortgage and meet other large expenses.

This Purim I’d like us to raise $36k to pay off what’s left on the mortgage. Together, her many friends who have already helped, and us, can allow her to concentrate on raising her four kids and rebuilding her life.  Purim is a special season for tzedaka, so let’s do this by March 24th! Imagine how she’ll feel!

Will you help us (GoFundMe)?

Or send/ drop off a check addressed to Koval to Mrs. Ruchi Koval , 4404 Churchil Way before Purim.

• Spacious indoor and outdoor facilities
• Conveniently located in Cleveland Heights

For more information and/ or to register please contact Esti Zidele at 216-371-1965 or text 845-642-9068.

Registration is also now open for Camp Bounce for:

• Girls and boys coming out of nursery
• Girls coming out of Pre-K