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Magazine Gemach Updates and Hashovas Aveida

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As yom tov approaches, there may be many people who have magazines they would like to give away.  Please be advised of the following.
  1. We are currently taking publications dated 2017.  Please try to avoid dropping off any prior to that date.
  2. The gemach takes magazines only, no newspapers please.
  3. We collect Mishapacha, Family First, Binah, Ami, Inyan, Zman, Juniors, Bina bunch and AIMs.  Please try to sort out any other mailings.
  4. Please make sure the magazines are in good condition.
  5. Drop off is any time on the porch of 2424 Beachwood Blvd

Hashovas aveida: recently someone dropped off magazines and accidentally dropped off some new notebooks they purchased from target. If this belongs to you, please call 216-233-1296.

Bus for Bochurim Motzei Yom Kippur

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We are organizing a bus for yeshiva bochurim returning home Motzei Yom Kippur from the East Coast. Tentative stops are in Passaic and Long Beach. If you are interested, please contact us ASAP and include number of boys and preferred location of pick-up.  Please call or text 216-543-9321.

Magazine Gemach Updates and Hashovas Aveida

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As yom tov approaches, there may be many people who have magazines they would like to give away.  Please be advised of the following.
  1. We are currently taking publications dated 2017.  Please try to avoid dropping off any prior to that date.
  2. The gemach takes magazines only, no newspapers please.
  3. We collect Mishapacha, Family First, Binah, Ami, Inyan, Zman, Juniors, Bina bunch and AIMs.  Please try to sort out any other mailings.
  4. Please make sure the magazines are in good condition.
  5. Drop off is any time on the porch of 2424 Beachwood Blvd

Hashovas aveida: recently someone dropped off magazines and accidentally dropped off some new notebooks they purchased from target. If this belongs to you, please call 216-233-1296.

Shabbos Shuva Teshuva Drasha for Men and Women by Rabbi Yehuda Cahan

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Shabbos Parshas Haazinu September 23, 3rd Tishrei, 5778

Rabbi Yehuda Cahan will be giving:

  • Shabbos Shuva/ Teshuva Drasha for the Women of the community at 4:45pm at Rav and Rebbetzin Denciger’s home, 4380 University Parkway, University Hts.
  • There will be a Drasha for men, at the Aleksander Shul, at 6:10 pm, followed by Mincha at 6:51, followed by Shalosh Seudos.

May we all have a Ksiva VeChasima Tova!

If you are interested to be notified by email or text of future classes/drashos by Rabbi Cahan you can send an email to

Bus for Bochurim Motzei Yom Kippur

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We are organizing a bus for yeshiva bochurim returning home Motzei Yom Kippur from the East Coast. Tentative stops are in Passaic and Long Beach. If you are interested, please contact us ASAP and include number of boys and preferred location of pick-up.  Please call or text 216-543-9321.

Updated September Cleveland Tehillim List Available

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Click for printable PDF version. Unfortunately, a few names have already been added that aren’t on the list. To view those names as well, please visit Cleveland Tehillim List Page.

An updated Tehillim List of the Cleveland Tehillim Chevra is now available. This is the first list of 5778. The next one will be published early November.

The list is being published as a partnership between Local Jewish News and Mrs. Chanie Malcmacher in the hope that it will cause even more community members to be mispalel on behalf of those in need. It will continue its practice of approximately six bi-monthly print editions.

In order to maintain seder the following long-standing guidelines remain in place for the inclusion of a name:

  • The choleh must be a Clevelander or the direct relative of a Clevelander
  • The exactly correct Hebrew name and its correct spelling must be provided
  • Permission of the family must have been obtained
  • The choleh must be reconfirmed for each edition of the list

Currently, the community has the merit of completing the entire Tehillim nearly two times daily. To participate in a daily completion of the Tehillim, please email Mrs. Malcmacher at justdaven@gmail.com.

Nichum Aveilim at the Bikur Cholim House in Cleveland Heights

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R’ Nachum Aryeh Barnet is sitting Shiva for his brother, R’ Meir Yaakov Barnet at the Bikur Cholim House, 3653 Shannon Road, Cleveland Heights.

Monday-Friday- 1:30pm-3:00pm and 6:00pm-10:00pm.

Shacharit is at 7:30am.  Mincha and Maariv is at 7:45pm.

HaMakom Yenachem Eschem B’soch Shar Avaylay Tzion v’Yerushalayim.

Open Letter from the Vaad Harabonim Regarding Mixed Swimming

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The Torah’s rules of modesty were meant for the Jewish people to maintain a high standard of holiness and morality. This means that, as Jews, we may not always be permitted to enjoy some of the recreational activities that society offers.

It has come to our attention that there may be some confusion regarding the permissibility of swimming in a mixed pool. It is prohibited for a female to swim in a pool where males are present, regardless of their swim apparel. Males too may not swim in a pool where female swimmers are present. We are fortunate that our community does afford a few opportunities for separate gender swimming in communal pools, as well as several private pools.

It behooves us all to strive to live up to the Torah’s standards. And only enjoy pool activities that are permitted by the Torah.