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Do you have a basement that you would like to rent out for a playgroup? If yes, please call Esther Schwartz (Drazin) at (216) 409-5501. University Heights only please.

Rebbetzin Levitansky’s shiur for ladies will iy”H be at 4:00 at the Levitansky home (3633 Severn) this Shabbos. Normally we learn Mesillas Yesharim and Shmiras Halashon; this week the focus will be on practical and uplifting topics related to Tisha B’Av.

Please email Chana Feinstein (hfeinstein613@gmail.com) if you’d like to be added to the weekly email list, so you’ll know which weeks we’re having shiur.

Looking for a State-of-Ohio (or ability to become) licensed female teacher with a background or certification in special education to work with a female, high school-aged student. The candidate will have experience working with students in the mid to upper grade levels. The candidate will be available during the school year for approximately 15/20 hours per week, from about 1:00-3:30/4:00 daily, to give one-on-one instruction to student during school hours. Familiarity with IEPs is desirable and our focus would be on practical math skills and life skills, and on reading comprehension. This would be a great opportunity for a qualified retired teacher or a qualified teacher with availability in the afternoons throughout the school year. Please email your resume with contact information to: teachingad2015@gmail.com

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(Cleveland.com)

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights schools likely will not place a tax increase on the November ballot.

Instead, the district plans to make $5 million in cuts, including the elimination of close to 50 full-time positions at a cost of $3.7 million. All of the positions, including at least 16 teaching jobs, are now vacant, and the district would not fill them.

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(Aish.com)

1. What are the main changes when Tisha B’Av falls on Shabbat or Sunday?

When Tisha B’Av falls on Shabbat, the main changes are:

• The fast is postponed until Sunday.
• Bathing is permitted on Rosh Chodesh.
• Marital relations are forbidden on Friday night.
• Washing any part of the body with hot water is forbidden on Shabbat.

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Busy Jewish Beachwood office seeks mature, efficient, reliable, organized, computer savvy secretary knowledgeable in Hebrew word processing. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am – 5:30 pm and Fridays from 8:00 -2:30. Please email resume and references to ohiosecretaryposition@gmail.com

School Seforim Gemach is now accepting donations. Please donate gently used seforim that your children used in school and don’t need any more. Drop off: 3802 Bendemeer Rd, Cleveland Hts. (Place your donation in the box on the front steps). Pick up is also available. If you have books to donate and would like us to pick them up, or if you have any questions, please email SchoolSeforimGemach@gmail.com. Please donate soon! We would like to be able to start lending by mid-August!