Just recently a young man was hit by a car crossing a street at night in Beachwood. Despite the fact that he crossed in a crosswalk, it was just too hard to see someone dressed in black at night. At the encouragement of his family, our community is being asked to be more vigilant about wearing reflectors. Sponsored belts can be purchased for $3 at the local seforim stores. Marc’s and discount stores frequently sell very inexpensive reflective vests. Flashing lights and flashlights are only a few dollars. Just recently Lakewood launched a “Shabbos of Reflection” after 101 pedestrians were struck, 5 fatally in 2012. Maybe it is time for a little more “reflection” in Cleveland too? Well, Chaverim has plans underway for a whole campaign soon! Click here to view a pamphlet which outlines the halachos of wearing a reflector in a place where there is no eruv (say you are traveling outside of the Cleveland eruv on Shabbos or do not carry).

Below is a table summarizing the results of key races in Cuyahoga County. Notable is the passing of Issue 81 (CH-UH School Levy), re-election or Gorden for Beachwood mayor, and results for CH and UH council. Thanks for voting.
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The Cleveland Gemach is in need of perfect condition new or used children’s winter clothing (sizes newborn – 10 years). We can also use blankets, linen, towels, quilts, snoods, boots, and toys. Items can be dropped off anytime Monday and Wednesday, or by appointment at other times.  There is a very strong need for donations of sofas and dining room sets. Free pick-up is available for most furniture donations.

We have available for free women and children’s clothing, furniture, baby items, coats, formula, maternity clothing, and hopefully anything else that you may need.

3559 Severn Road – (216) 321- 9614.

TLC (To Learn Control) is a Torah based 13 step recovery program for women dealing with compulsive eating.  Join us to learn the secrets from Rebbetzin Moskowitz (Rabbi Ezriel Tauber’s daughter) for permanent weight loss and how to feel like the beautiful Bas Melech that Hashem made you.  Gain chizuk through readings from Rabbi Zelig Pliskin “My Father My King” and “Conversations with Yourself” as well as “Praying with Fire” by Rabbi Heshy Kleinman.

Meetings are held every Tuesday night 7:30pm – 8:15pm.  Kaiser Permanente Hospital, 10 Severance Circle, First Floor ENT section, Conference C.     For more information please call Yehudis at (216) 315-0666.

To find out more information and to hear inspiring lectures from Rebbetzin Moskowitz call the TLC HOTLINE (646) 205-1111 Pin Number: 1101#

Raffle Winners:

1) Julie Leeson (comments raffle) 2) Malka Rosenzweig (new subscriber raffle)

DansDeals, our local deals guru is going to be offering his famous “deals” seminar in his home town!! Come and learn all about maximizing credit cards to travel for free and to learn about finding cheaper airfare, hotels, etc. The 5th DansDeals seminar will be in Cleveland on Saturday night, November 9th from 7:30pm-11pm. Get the sign-up info here. But wait!! Dan has offered 2 free tickets to LocalJewishNews readers.

We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Chana Davidovich, mother of Rita Gecovich and Yossi Davidovich, grandmother of Mendy Gecovich, Natalie, Josh, and Stuart Davidovich.  The family is sitting shiva in Beachwood 25180 Shaker Blvd (east).  Minyan times:  M-F Shacharis is 7am and Mincha is at 5pm, Shacharis Sunday will be at 8am.

May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Ha’Makom yenachem eschem b’soch she’ar avay’lay Tzion v’Yerushalayim

Dear Community Members-

In past elections it has been tempting to say that if I do not vote, what difference does it make? But there is really no truth to this in our local elections, in particular this one. So many key positions have been filled by persons who won by at most a hundred or less votes. So many levies have passed or failed just because of a small margin. Orthodox Jewish Community members, we are just that margin in tomorrow’s November 5th election!

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