Local Jewish News

In the beginning of this week’s parsha, Moshe Rabbeinu recounts how he beseeched Hashem to enter the land of Israel. Chazal tell us that the gematria, or numerical value, of the word V’eschanon,” which means, “And I beseeched,” is 515. This corresponds to the 515 prayers Moshe advanced, begging to enter the land of Israel. Ultimately, Moshe Rabbeinu was not allowed to enter as Hashem told him, “Al tosef daber ailai od badavar hazeh.” “Do not continue to speak to me of this matter.” What though, happened to all those prayers? Were they all for naught? Moreover, just a few pesukim later, Moshe tells Klal Yisroel of their superiority over the nations of the world, “Ki mi goy gadol asher lo elokim krovim eilav kaHashem Elokeinu b’chol kar’ainu eilav.” “For which is a great nation that has a God Who is close to it as is Hashem our God, whenever we call to Him.” How can Moshe say this after begging Hashem 515 times and being answered in the negative? I believe this teaches us a fundamental lesson about prayer.

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Attention all Medical/Dental Professionals, Medical/Dental Service Providers, Eldercare Specialists, Medical/Dental Equipment and Supply, Home Care, Assisted Living, Nursing Home Providers, Legal Assistance, and anyone who may have a medical related service or business:

Over the past 20 years our Jewish Community has Grown in Medical Service Providers.  Why can’t we try and help each other by Networking together.  “It is better to patronize ones LOCAL Business rather than using business outside one’s community.” Pesachim 113a

Please visit us here to show your interest in becoming part of the First Jewish Community Medical/Dental Networking Group.  Once we have feedback on interest for this group we will notify and post details of meeting date, place and time.

Thanks to the community for filling almost every space in last week’s Machsom L’ Fi! We have added more spaces – through Friday, August, 15th.

In the merit of a refuah shelayman for BASYA RIVKA BAS ENTEL, a young girl from our community – the community is invited to take part in a Machsom L’Fi (period of either no talking, or of very careful speech, certainly refraining from lashon harah).  Her condition is very serious and she is in need of Rachmei Shomayim. May we be zocheh to hear b’soros tovos b’korov!

3 ways to sign up 1) Online spreadsheet – just fill in the slot time and name at this link  2) Email bsdreno@gmail.com and ask for assistance to schedule your time 3)  Text 216-701-3492 (write Machsom L’fi first in text) for assistance in scheduling. This will be through Monday, August 11th and will likely be updated and expanded then.

The first Annual Citizens Police Academy, promoted in the summer Focus Magazine, has a few places left for residents to enroll in the 8-week course. “It is our goal that the Citizens Academy will help to foster a deeper understanding between police officers and the community,” said Police Chief Jeff Robertson.

Topics to be covered include an overview of the Ohio Criminal Law, Civil Liability, Laws of Arrest, HAZMAT, Criminal Investigation, Search Warrants, Search and Seizure, Self-Defense Techniques, Weapons Safety, Patrol Techniques, Domestic Violence and more.

Download the Application.

We certainly know that everyone has ALL of our Chayalim and the safety of Eretz Yisrael, on our minds and in our tefillos always.

Many of us are paired to daven for individual soldiers through international programs.

We are putting together a list of Chayalim who are Cleveland ‘family’ or extended…and will send that list to all the shuls in our community.

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Mindi Garfunkel and Milca Rana Adler will be selling at this fair and would love to see you there! [Read more…]

The Nshei Library is adding an additional day of library time for July and August. The library, 1861 South Taylor Road, back door of the Agudah Building, will now be open on Friday afternoons from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. The library will close promptly at 3:00. We are continuing regular Sunday hours, 1:00 – 5:00. We hope you will enjoy this extra opportunity for kosher summer reading for your family.