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Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes – Esther Offer, ob”m

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Esther Offer very recently celebrated her 94th birthday. A survivor of the Nazi death camps. From the ashes of that destruction she crafted a new life and knew the joy of her great-grandchildren. She was a determined and at times defiant woman who made her way through all the challenges and tribulations of life with grace, dignity and devotion. An inspired and blessed life.

She is survived by children: Shlomo (Suzanne) Offer, Zvi (Harvey) Ofer, Miriam (Gerry) Engelhart. Grandchildren: David (Ora), Rafi (Stacey), Adam (Odeya), Yael, Talya and Jordana. Great-grandchildren: Aviya, Natan, Noam, Naava and Gilad.

Burial was at Eitz Hachaim cemetery in Bet Shemesh

Shiva in Israel and in Cleveland

  • In Jerusalem – at the Engelhart residence, 3 yad harutzim. Shiva begins on Sunday (3/19) . Runs through Friday 3/24
  • In Cleveland – Motzai Shabbos and Sunday morning (3/19) at Yeshiva Tiffereth Avigdor 2460 Bishop Rd , Wickliffe, Ohio. Continuing Sunday approximately 1:00 pm through Thursday 3/23 at the residence of Jacob and Rochel Koval, 3708 Severn Rd, Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
  • Sunday mincha/ maariv 7:15 pm
  • Monday through Thursday Shacharis    7:30 am. Mincha followed by maariv 7:15 pm

Important Coca Cola Kashrus Notice

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From Cleveland Kosher:

Coke products produced in Mexico are being sold in local stores i.e. Marc’s. These products are not the same as the American product and are not certified nor recommended (with the exception of the original Coke flavor). Please check your Mishloach Manos, as people may have received these items over Purim. They are glass bottles and state ‘Mexico’.

Shiva Update: Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes – Philip Joseph Engelberg, ob”m

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Philip Joseph Engelberg, beloved son of the late Rabbi and Mrs. Louis Engelberg, and brother of Rabbi Dr. Abraham Abba Engelberg (Yerushalayim), Mrs. Etta Einstadter, Mrs. Abigail Rozen, and Mrs. Jacqueline Stern (Cleveland).

The graveside funeral was held on Friday afternoon at Mt. Olive cemetery. The family will be sitting shiva at the Stern residence, 3485 Blanche Avenue in Cleveland Heights, beginning Monday evening March 13th at 8:30 p.m., all day Tuesday (March 14) and all day Wednesday (March 15).

The family is extremely grateful to friends and community members who drove out to the cemetery on a cold Erev Shabbos on such short notice; and to all who have shown care and concern for Philip throughout the years.

Hamakom yinachem eschem b’soch sha’ar aveylay Tzion v’Yerushalayim.

Winter Storm Warning in Effect, Monday 5pm Until Wednesday 8pm

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Stay updated by visiting http://www.weather.gov/cle/ or looking out your window.

* Accumulations…6 to 10 inches of snow from Monday evening
through Tuesday afternoon, with additional lake effect snow
continuing at times through Wednesday.

* Timing…Snow will begin Monday afternoon and increase
in intensity Monday night into Tuesday morning. Occasional snow
showers will continue Tuesday night and Wednesday.

* Impacts…Difficult driving conditions with reduced
visibility and snow covered roads.

* Winds…Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph Monday night becoming north
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph on Tuesday.

* Temperatures…In the 20s.

Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes – Philip Engelberg, ob”m

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Philip Engelberg, brother of Mrs. Einstadter, Mrs. Rozen, and Mrs. Stern, son of Rabbi and Mrs. Louis Engelberg, ob”m.

The funeral will be at 2pm, graveside at Mt. Olive cemetery, in the Taylor Road Synagogue section.

Shiva information will be posted once available.

Hamakom yenachem eschem b’soch sha’ar aveylay Tzion v’Yerushalayim.

The 5777 Megillah Reading List is Here! 83 Lainings at 32 Locations (and still counting)! Purim Minyan list coming soon

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Added: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Menorah Park, Bnai Avrohom, Taylor Rd. Synagogue, Zichron Asher Zelig, Aleksander Shul, and some house readings.

Click to view the entire Cleveland Purim megillah reading list (http://www.localjewishnews.com/events).

Please confirm yours/your shul’s listings are correct and complete by finding your location on the Cleveland shuls (http://www.localjewishnews.com/events/locations) page and looking at the “Upcoming Events” section.

If you find mistakes, please leave a comment on the page or email news@localjewishnews.com.

The 5777 Megillah Reading List is Here! 65 Lainings at 26 Locations (and counting)!

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…and we know it’s not complete! Please send us readings we missed. Even if it’s at your house or office, it could very well help someone who couldn’t make hear it elsewhere.

Click to view the entire Cleveland Purim megillah reading list (http://www.localjewishnews.com/events).

Please confirm yours/your shul’s listings are correct and complete by finding your location on the Cleveland shuls (http://www.localjewishnews.com/events/locations) page and looking at the “Upcoming Events” section.

If you find mistakes, please leave a comment on the page or email news@localjewishnews.com.

Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes – Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Nadoff, ob”m

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We regret to inform the you of the passing of Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Nadoff, A”H, father of Kollel member Rabbi Mordechai Nadoff.

R’ Nadoff will return to Cleveland to sit Shiva on Thursday afternoon. Mincha will be at 6:00 p.m. (2518 Claver Road).

More details to follow.

המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים

You Can Receive a Credit of Up to $300 ($500 in Extreme Circumstances) Towards Your Electric Bill From the Illuminating Company!

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Eligibility

  • Income Limit is 200% of The FPIG (see chart below).
  • No shared or commercial meters.
  • Bill must be past due (past the due date).
  • Bill needs to be in a household member’s name.
  • You must have made a payment within 90 days of application and provide proof of payment.
  • You must have paid the remainder of the balance (e.g. if your bill is $400 and you are applying for a $300 credit, you must pay the $100 first) .

Documents & Information Needed

  • 90 days of income (paystubs, etc.)
  • Current gas and electric bill
  • Social security numbers for all household members
  • Social Security card for applicant (adult who comes for appointment) and for the household member whose name the bill is in.
  • Proof of citizenship for all household members (Birth certificates, passports or social security cards).
  • Photo ID for applicant.
  • Proof of payment made to the electric company within 90 days.
Number of household members Monthly Income Annual Income
1 1,980 $23,760
2 2,670 $32,040
3 3,360 $40,320
4 4,050 $48,600
5 4,740 $56,880
6 5,430 $65,160
7 6,122 $73,460
8 6,815 $81,780
9 7,509 $90,108
Each Additional household member add 8,202 $8,320

Please contact Gesher with questions or to schedule your appointment.
216-862-4599 or info@geshercleveland.org

Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes – Gershon Brudnoy, ob”m

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Reb Gershon Brudnoy, beloved member of the Zemach Zedek family.

The funeral took place Tuesday.

We extend our condolences to his son Yan Brudnoy and daughter Dr. Irene Shulga and their families.

Hamakom yenachem eschem b’soch sha’ar avelay Zion v’Yerushalayim.