News, Info & Resources for the Cleveland Orthodox Jewish Community
Mazal tov to Avrumi & Devorah Pollak on the birth of twin boys! Mazal Tov to the grandparents Arthur & Sora Pollak and Mark & Miriam Berkowitz.
Shalom Zachor will be at the Berkowitz home, 2481 Beachwood Blvd. at 7:30 pm.
May they be a source of nachas to their family and Klal Yisroel!
Minyanim and Shiva will be at 3541 Severn Road and will conclude Sunday morning after Shacharis.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Jack Alan Diller (Yakov Eli Ben Moshe Yosef). Jack is the son of the late Joseph and Golda Diller and is survived by his six siblings Shea Diller, Faigie Tropper, Adela Berman, Giti Cohen, Miriam Elbaz, and Suzi Elbaz. Jack is the loving husband of Laura Diller and devoted father of Shoshana and David Diller.
The levaya will be held at Berkowitz Kumin at 11:30am tomorrow, Monday the 26th, followed by kevurah at Chesed Shel Emes.
Shiva will be at 3541 Severn Road. Mincha/Maariv will be at 4:50pm. Visitation until 8:30pm. More minyanim and shiva hours to follow.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. Avrum Eisenstein, father Henna Klarfeld.
Burial will be today, Thursday, December 22, in Eretz Yisroel at Har HaMenuchos. Shiva will be in Israel until Motzei Shabbos, in New York on Sunday and Monday, and Henna will sit Shiva in Cleveland on Tuesday.
More details to follow.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
As many are aware, there was an armed car robbery last night in the heart of our community. We are thankful to Hashem that the victims were not physically harmed. We are grateful to the Cleveland Heights Police Department who quickly mobilized and apprehended the suspects. While we must Daven for continued safety in our community, it is also prudent to take the necessary steps to ensure our neighborhood is not an easy target in the future.
1) Lighting on your property: As is evident to anyone walking or driving around the streets occupied by a majority of the frum Cleveland Heights community, there are many houses that don’t leave their exterior lights on or don’t have adequate exterior lighting. Criminals love to operate under the cover of darkness; the #1 deterrent to criminal activity is bright lights.
Chaverim is offering free property safety assessments. A volunteer can visit your property at night to assess the lighting and safety and make any pertinent suggestions. If you would like to utilize this service, please complete this form: tinyurl.com/ChaverimAssessment or email: chaverimsafety@gmail.com. (Please do not call the Chaverim hotline.)
2) Make sure doors are locked This applies to car doors, house doors and garage doors. Aside from making sure you are not an easy target, this would prevent a criminal on the run from having any easy place to hide from law enforcement. It is always prudent not to leave valuables in plain sight.
3) Got cameras? Let us know! Many homes are equipped with either full-scale surveillance cameras or Ring-type devices. Chaverim is compiling a list of these cameras in case of any future incidents. Please complete this form: tinyurl.com/CHcameras to be added to this list or email: chaverimsafety@gmail.com (Note: List will be held in complete confidence by Chaverim leadership).
4) If you see something, say something! Any suspicious individuals or cars should be reported to the Police Non-Emergency number: 216-321-1234 This takes a moment and is very helpful in ensuring criminals and other unsavory characters are made to feel uncomfortable in our area.
B”H we live in a quiet and safe community. Your Hishtadlus can help maintain this, עד ביאת גואל.
(Reprinted with permission)
We regret to inform you of the passing of Frummy Shubov (Toronto), sister of Shani Brown.
Shiva information to follow.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. Stanley Bookman, נתנאל בן יעקב ראובן, father of Mr. Jeff Bookman.
Mr. Bookman will be sitting shiva at 195 Washington Avenue, Edison, NJ.
Shacharis – 7:00am, Mincha/Maariv – 4:20pm.
Mr. Bookman can also be reached by phone at 216-496-7816.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of R’ Moshe Yaakov Elbaum, brother of Rabbi Shlomo Elbaum.
Rabbi Elbaum will be returning to Cleveland late Tuesday night and will be sitting at his home, 3725 Bendemeer Road, through Sunday morning.
Shacharis Wed, Thurs, Fri: 7:15am
Shacharis Sunday: 8am
Mincha/Maariv Wed & Thurs: 4:40 pm
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
Shiva will take place at the Plaut Home 4507 Groveland Road, University Heights (corner of Green & Groveland).
They will be getting up from Shiva Sunday morning after Shacharis.
If one has any memories about Elisheva that they would like to share, please email memoriesofelisheva@gmail.com.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Elisheva (Howitt) Plaut, a”h.
The Levaya will take place at the Yavne High School Auditorium at 1:30 today. Kevurah will follow at Chessed Shel Emes Cemetery 3740 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44144. The Levaya livestream will be at https://boxcast.tv/view/levaya-of-mrs-elisheva-plaut-ah-shy6q4ig079acf6jwodk.
Shiva will take place at the Plaut Home 4507 Groveland Road, University Heights (corner of Green & Groveland).
They will be getting up from Shiva Sunday morning after Shacharis.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
Please continue to say Tehillim for ELISHEVA BRACHA BAS YUTA SHAINDEL
Please daven for BAYLA MILKA BAS HADASSA.
May we be zocheh to hear b’soros tovos b’korov!
(View the entire Cleveland Community Tehillim List.)
Dear Family and Friends,
The procedure two days ago resulted in extreme complications and Elisheva is suffering terribly. However, yesterday we did experience a nes which astounded the doctors, and we believe that the tefillos and learning of so many hundreds (thousands?) of people must have pierced the heavens. Therefore, we need to continue our collective efforts. Elisheva and Shlomo’s Rav has advised us that we are davening for nissim nistarim (nissim that operate within the realm of teva). And right now we are davening that the requisite medications achieve the desired effects. Extremely critical but stable, Elisheva is in a very difficult situation. Please continue to daven for our precious daughter and sister, as there is no denying the incredible impact all the tefillos have had thus far.
With gratitude,
The Howitt and Plaut Families
Please daven for ELISHEVA BRACHA BAS YUTA SHAINDEL
Rabbi Shaul Bodenstein is sitting Shiva for his sister until Friday afternoon, December 9th. He is in Lakewood through Thursday evening and can be reached at 440-983-1884.
He will be sitting in Cleveland Friday only, from 10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 2634 Bishop Road
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
3:20pm – The Howitt and Plaut Families are all very grateful for your outpouring of tefillos. Elisheva is being transported right now for a very serious procedure and needs us to storm שמים that the procedure should be successful. Please daven for ELISHEVA BRACHA BAS YUTA SHAINDEL
Please say Tehillim for CHANA BAS BASHA and YITZCHOK MEYER BEN RIVA.
May we be zocheh to hear b’soros tovos b’korov!
(View the entire Cleveland Community Tehillim List.)
Mrs. Chanie Kleinman is sitting Shiva for her sister Miss Shana Devorah Kuritsky (of NY) until Friday afternoon, December 9th.
She will sit until Friday afternoon in Baltimore and Lakewood. Please note she will no longer plans to sit shiva in Cleveland.
She can be reached at 216 548-0613.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
Please say Tehillim for CHAVA BAS YITTA and SHMUEL AHARON BEN CHAYA HUDIS.
May we be zocheh to hear b’soros tovos b’korov!
(View the entire Cleveland Community Tehillim List.)
Mrs. Chanie Kleinman is sitting Shiva for her sister Miss Shana Devorah Kuritsky (of NY) until Friday afternoon, December 9th.
She will sit most of the week in Baltimore and Lakewood. She will be sitting in Cleveland Friday only, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3807 Bendemeer Rd.
She can be reached at 216 548-0613.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
Please daven for אלישבע ברכה בת יוטא שינדל – Mrs. Elisheva Plaut. She is in critical condition and needs רחמי שמים.
There will be a community-wide Tehillim at Heights Jewish Center, 14270 Cedar Road, Monday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 pm.
(View the entire Cleveland Community Tehillim List.)
Please daven for אלישבע ברכה בת יוטא שינדל – Mrs. Elisheva Plaut. She is in critical condition and needs רחמי שמים.
There will be tehillim for men at 10:00pm tonight at the Shteible.
(View the entire Cleveland Community Tehillim List.)
Yavne High School expresses its appreciation to the community for graciously supporting Yavne’s hosting of the national Bais Yaakov Convention. Over 800 delegates from over 60 schools across the country will be attending.
Due to space constraints and security requirements, only registered delegates and invited guests will be allowed in the building. Please respect this protocol so no one will be turned away.
The women of the community are invited to watch the production on Wednesday, December 7th at 8pm. Doors open 7:30pm. Tickets will only be available at the door.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Yavne High School expresses its appreciation to the community for graciously supporting Yavne’s hosting of the national Bais Yaakov Convention. Over 800 delegates from over 60 schools across the country will be attending.
Due to space constraints and security requirements, only registered delegates and invited guests will be allowed in the building. Please respect this protocol so no one will be turned away.
The women of the community are invited to watch the production on Wednesday, December 7th at 8pm. Doors open 7:30pm. Tickets will only be available at the door.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Yavne High School expresses its appreciation to the community for graciously supporting Yavne’s hosting of the national Bais Yaakov Convention. Over 800 delegates from over 60 schools across the country will be attending.
Due to space constraints and security requirements, only registered delegates and invited guests will be allowed in the building. Please respect this protocol so no one will be turned away.
The women of the community are invited to watch the production on Wednesday, December 7th at 8pm. Doors open 7:30pm. Tickets will only be available at the door.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The consumer should be aware that Israeli peppers are once again being sold in our local supermarkets this time of year and have been spotted at Costco. A proper separation of terumos & ma’asros is required before using. There is usually a sticker on the pepper indicating the country of origin.
A comprehensive overview of teruma and maaser in the Diaspora, including how to separate terumos and maasros can be viewed at the Star K’s website: https://www.star-k.org/articles/kosher-lists/1160/terumos-and-maasros/.
Yavne High School expresses its appreciation to the community for graciously supporting Yavne’s hosting of the national Bais Yaakov Convention. Over 800 delegates from over 60 schools across the country will be attending.
Due to space constraints and security requirements, only registered delegates and invited guests will be allowed in the building. Please respect this protocol so no one will be turned away.
The women of the community are invited to watch the production on Wednesday, December 7th at 8pm. Doors open 7:30pm. Tickets will only be available at the door.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Dr. Nosson Goldfarb is sitting Shiva for his brother Monday evening to Thursday morning, Nov. 21st-24th at 1600 Oakwood.
The gate off of Wood Rd. will be open. Make a right on Oakwood. The house is the 2nd on the left. Parking is on the grass across the street from the house.
Minyanim
No visitors please 12:45 to 2:45 p.m., 6 to 7:30 p.m. or after 10 p.m.