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Former Israeli Deputy Defense Minister to speak at FIDF Ohio Gala

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FIDFLOGOPNGFormer Israeli Deputy Defense Minister, Brig. Gen. (Res.) Ephraim Sneh, will be the keynote speaker at the Friends of the IDF (FIDF) Ohio Chapter Annual Gala Dinner on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights, OH.

Dr. Ephraim Sneh, M.D., an Israeli politician, physician, and retired Brigadier General in the Israel Defense Forces, served as a member of the Knesset from 1992-2008. Most recently he served as Chairman of the Knesset sub-committee on Defense Planning and Policy from 2003-2006. Sneh also served as the Deputy Minister of Defense from 1999-2001. He is currently the Chairman of the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Strategic Dialogue at Netanya Academic College and President of Silver Bullet Ltd.

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Kosher Alert: Fresh Express Lettuce

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A reader has reported that Fresh Express lettuce for sale at Heinen’s which usually carries the Star-K kosher now seems to be lacking it. The bags that were missing the hecksher had a best before date of Sept 28th. This is not based on any official alerts so do your homework.

Baruch Dayan Ha’emes

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We regret to inform you the passing of Mr. Leib Aryeh Chaim Weiser zt”l.  He is the Father of Mrs. Shira Zagury (currently living in Neve Yaakov, Jerusalem and formerly of Wickliffe).  The Funeral will take place in Tel-Itzhak (near Kfar Saba) Israel at 6:00 pm.  Shivah will begin Friday morning in Neve Yaakov and then as of Sunday will be in Tel-Itzhak.  Contact number is 054.844.3595
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

Baruch Dayan Ha’emes (4)

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* We regret to inform you of the passing of  Mindell (Mae) Nittskoff, Mother/Mother-in-law of Thelma and David Nittskoff. The funeral will take place Monday, September 23rd at 11:30 am at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel Shiva will begin after Sukkot on Motzei Shabbat, September 28th.

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Swabbing for survivors

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Holocaust survivors from Greater Cleveland have an opportunity to be reunited with family members they lost contact with before, during or after World War II.

That’s the goal of the DNA Shoah Project, which will come to the Cleveland area for the first time from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Mandel Jewish Community Center in Beachwood.

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Early Shacharis Times for Chol HaMoed

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Early Shacharis times for those who have to work on Chol HaMoed Succos – Monday September 23 – Wednesday September 25. Sunrise: 7:15 am – 7:17 am. Thanks to Gedaliyah Corbett for the research:
Monday:
6:05 am – Zichron Chaim basement
6:20 am – Shomre Shabbos
6:25 am – Heights Jewish Center
6:30 am – Beachwood Kehilla, Green Road Synagogue, Young Israel – both branches

Help Wanted: Transcription

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TFE is once again hiring and looking for transcribers (beginners and experienced) to join our ranks.  Our company has been in existence since 2011 and is founded on the premise of being the group for transcribers in Israel.  Our company is run by transcribers, for transcribers and we are very humbled and blessed to employ over 60 olim chadashim.  We understand there is a need for employment for the community abroad and we are proud to open our doors to this market.

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TORAH LIFE KOLLEL RAFFLE September’s Raffle- A shopping spree around the town!

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Mazel Tov to August’s winner!!! Rabbi and Mrs. A. Meisels won a bosch mixer and assorted baking items!

Every month in 2013, Torah LIFE Kollel, under the leadership of Rabbi Boruch Hirschfeld, raffles off fantastic prizes! Every prize is worth $500- $1000 dollars! For ONLY $10 a month, or $25 for the rest of the year, you can be entered into the monthly raffle, and you will have the zechus of supporting Torah. This month’s raffle is gift certificates to many local stores (over $900 value).  (over $900 value)!

Next month’s raffle- A sheital and cut!

kollelrafflesept2013Visit www.clevelandkollel.com to purchase your tickets!  Our raffle prizes will include Jewelry, air fare, appliances, sheitel, a home and toy package and much more!!!
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Raw Honey From the Beekeeper Amalia Haas

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honey (1)Available from Amalia Haas, Beachwood Beekeeper,for Chag HaSukkot & throughout the Year.

Prices:

4 oz – $4,  8 oz – $6,  16 oz – $12,  24 oz – $18

Honey Straws – 25c/each or $6/25

HoneyBeeJewish@gmail.com –  E-mail

Or call 554-1328 or drop by 2376 Beachwood Blvd.  My honey is also at Frank’s Hebrew Bookstore. Chag Sameach!

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Sefardi Sukkot Tefillot

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arbaahminimAfter some of the most well-attended and heartfelt davening the Cleveland Sephardic Minyan has seen, we are planning Sukkot tefillot for both days & nights. Please plan to join us

  • Wednesday 9/18 at 7:10pm for Erev Sukkot Mincha/Arvit
  • Thursday 9/19 at 8:30am for Sukkot day 1 Shacharit

All services will be held at Green Road Synagogue, 2437 South Green Rd. in Beachwood.

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Jacob’s Judaic & Simcha Yosef Mann Esrog & Sukkah Center

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Free upgrade to a deri lulav with purchase of esrog 125.00 or more. Also a free upgrade is available to all klay kodesh. This is in addition to a special discount for all klay kodesh. Chinuch sets for children under bar mitzvah are available for 39.00 for a limited time based on availability. We also have aleph aleph hadassim available.SimchaEsrog5773

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TLC Recovery Program for Compulsive Eating

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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#