(Cleveland Jewish News) (Ed: A must read!)

This past spring, David Markovich, 22, of Beachwood, was a John Carroll University student studying gerontology and looking forward to his graduation in May. But on April 20, a week prior to finals, he woke up early in the morning to sharp, shooting pains down his back and in both legs, and a fever of 103 degrees.

He called 911, and an ambulance transported him to the Cleveland Clinic. Soon after his arrival, he noticed tingling in his legs. He thought it was just the position in which he was lying on the emergency room bed. But within the hour, his legs had no feeling.

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The Jewish Learning Connection will be hosting a class for women on the modern classic ‘Garden of Emunah,’ with Mrs. Elena Berkovich. Mrs. Berkovich is giving the class in memory of her daughter Basya Rivka, a”h, who passed away earlier this year after a brief illness. The class will be  held Sunday mornings at 10:30 at JLC’s Waxman Torah Center 2195 South Green Road.

Mazel Tov to the Males and Appel families upon the engagement of Bentzion Appel to Nechama Raizy Marlowe of North Miami Beach. She is the daughter of Rabbi and Mrs. Rafael and Batsheva Marlowe.

The Kollel would like to thank the Chairs and Hostesses of last night’s lecture, and all those who attended, for the outstanding Kiddush Hashem of nearly Two Hundred Women coming to be inspired in their Service of Hashem.You can purchase a download of last night’s lecture and last year’s lecture for $4 each, by clicking the appropriate flyer  below.  If you purchase both, use coupon code 246 and you will save  $1.50 on your order.CDs will be available for purchase for $5 in the Kollel,
or from
Mrs. Rochel Stoll 216-382-1985

Any questions – info@BeachwoodKollel.com

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Local business looking for part time position, office clerk with flexible hours. Basic proficiency in Microsoft word and excel preferred. Please send all inquiries to : Careers@statdds.com

(LocalJewishNews continues to try to do its part to assist community members to find employment by offering free help wanted ads to community businesses and organizations. So if you have a position to fill, let us know. Check out other job offerings in our New Classifieds Section)

Cleveland’s own Jewish women’s band is still hard at work, rehearsing and making music. We wanted to share with our fans what’s new with us:

 We’re excited to welcome our new pianist Tzivia Zimmerman to the band! Tzivia is a talented, wonderful addition to our group. Check out her full bio on our website at www.inharmonycleveland.com

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There will be an unveiling of the matzeivah for Reb Yisroel Mayer Lefkowitz, z”l on Sunday, November 16th at 1:30pm at the Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery, 3740 Ridge Road, Cleveland, OH.