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Rus, David, and the Prohibition of Marrying Moavites

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By Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff

In this week’s parshah, we study how the nation of Moav hired the evil Bilaam to curse the Jewish people. To guarantee that individuals who have inherited such disturbing character traits do not damage Klal Yisroel’s  pristine moral nature, the Torah prohibits a Moavite from marrying into Klal Yisroel. As the Torah expresses itself:

An Ammonite or a Moavite may not enter the congregation of Hashem. Even the tenth generation is not to enter the congregation of Hashem, forever. Because of the fact that they did not come forward with bread and water when you were on your way out of Mitzrayim, and because of the fact that they hired Bilaam ben Be’or of Pesor, Aram Naharayim, to curse you (Devarim 23:4, 5).

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Land’s End Uniform Sale

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Land’s End is having a 30% off sale on uniforms through August 13th. For example polo shirts are now $14 instead of $20. Also free shipping on orders over $50. Use promo code: 8613. Thanks to ZRM for sharing this.

Daily Teleconference With Rabbi Charlop

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Once again Rabbi Charlop will be giving a 5 minute  Sharei Teshuva (Mussar) teleconference shiur daily at 12:55 pm for 5 minutes. The shiur will be starting next week Monday, 8/12/13.- To dial in please call 712-432-0265– code 660081- PLEASE MUTE YOUR PHONE.

Cumberland 2013 Separate Swimming Outdoor Pool Schedule

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Make sure that your Cleveland Heights ID Card is current. Must be renewed annually.

Its official! Cleveland Heights INCREASES separate swim days! Separate swim schedule:

Men Only…………Sunday, July 21          6:30 – 8:00pm
Sunday, August 11      6:30 – 8:00pm

Women Only…….Sunday, June 16         6:30 – 8:00pm
Sunday, July 28          6:30 – 8:00pm
Sunday, August 4       6:30 – 8:00pm
Sunday, August 25     6:30 – 8:00pm

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Cleveland Sephardic Minyan – Selichot and Kabbalat Shabbat

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The Cleveland Sephardic Minyan is meeting again this year throughout the month of Elul for early morning Selichot services.

Join us at 5:45am each weekday, and 7:00am on Sunday for a rousing and uplifting Sephardi Selichot davening followed by Shacharit.

The minyan is hosted with the generous support of Green Road Synagogue, 2437 South Green Rd. in Beachwood

If that’s not enough, join us year-round for Kabbalat Shabbat services at the Beachwood Kollel building (2203 S. Green Road, next to the Waxman Center and just off Cedar Rd.)

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Chef Dave at Maltz Food & Culture Festival

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This Sunday, 8/11, Chef Dave’s will be at the Maltz Museum for their Jewish Food & Cultural Festival and will be representing the “Kosher Corner”. BBQ Meatball Sliders on Challah, Nori Crusted Salmon, and Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies are just a few of the SEVEN items we’re serving! Plus, a cooking demo by Chef Dave. (Ed: Note the other vendors at this event are not kosher)
Rosh Hashana and Sukkos are around the corner, and Chef Dave’s is here to help with all the cooking that goes along with them. See the attached menus:

 

Cleveland Heights Mayor Ed Kelley will not seek reelection

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kelley(Sun Press)

Ed Kelley announced Monday night he will not seek reelection in November after 20 years on City Council, the last 16 as its president and mayor.

Kelley, 56, said today he “didn’t want to be one of those people” who stays in office too long, and decided this was the right time to step away. He acknowledged that while he has been urged by many to enter next year’s Cuyahoga County executive race, it is not something he is seriously considering at this time.

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Annual Community Cemetery Clean-up

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In remembrance of those who came before us, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and the Commission on Cemetery Preservation are sponsoring the Annual Cemetery Clean Up. This year’s event is scheduled for Sunday August 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Lansing Cemetery, 3933 E. 57th Street, Cleveland OH.

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