• Subscribe
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Login

Local Jewish News

News, Info & Resources for the Cleveland Orthodox Jewish Community

  • Calendar
  • Classifieds
    • All Listings
    • Rides Needed
    • Rides Offered
    • Lost & Found
    • Create a Listing
  • Minyanim
  • Tehillim
  • Camps
  • Community Map
  • Contact Us

Lemala: A Camp Above & Beyond

January 11, 2021 Leave a Comment

Is it possible for a camp to have it all?

Ropes Course, Water Park, Whitewater Rafting, Game Room, Fitness Center, Brand New Courts & Fields, an Island…

For boys grades 4-9, this is the place to be this summer!

Two Trips:

June 21- July 20

July 20- August 12

Directed by Rabbi Yitzchok Spiegel and headed by Rabbi Zvi Soroka and Rabbi Eli Katz, good times are bound to be had by all.

For more information, call 347-455-0504 or visit their website CampLemala.com.

Filed Under: Ads

Shaar Habitachon Shiur With Rabbi Zalman Goldberg; Two Locations

January 11, 2021 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Classes

Grand Coffee Rosh Chodesh Special!

January 11, 2021 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Ads

Team Danny and Yoni Marathon Update!

January 11, 2021 Leave a Comment

The boys running a marathon in memory of Yoni and Danny Vaiselberg have already run over 1000 miles combined. Team Danny and Yoni has managed to finish the half-marathon over 15 times!

Please watch the video about the teams progress. https://thechesedfund.com/marathonfeb14/123

Filed Under: Announcements

Dave's Electric - Residential & Commercial

Naaleh Referral Hotline

January 11, 2021 Leave a Comment

Due to an increase in call volume, Naaleh’s referral hotline is now open Monday -Thursday from 9-5 and Fridays 9-2.

Call us.

216.591.6191 ext.103
Daniel@NaalehCleveland.org

Filed Under: Services

Night Owl Airport Transportation

January 11, 2021 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Ads

House for Rent in Beachwood

January 11, 2021 Leave a Comment

Two-story, four bedroom, two and a half bath house in Beachwood available for immediate move in. Prime location within a short distance to S. Green Road, Cedar Road and Legacy Village. The house has been recently renovated and the appliances are newly updated. The house has a completed laundry room, full kitchen with granite countertops and tile floors. There is an attached two-car garage, a deck and backyard. The basement is finished and there is a lot of storage space throughout the house, including an attic crawl space. The house is available at $3,100 per month. Please contact Malka at 216-406-2135 for further information and to schedule a showing.

Filed Under: Ads

Chaviva High School Remote Parent Information Session

January 10, 2021 Leave a Comment

Visit Chaviva’s website to register and receive Zoom information.  www.chavivahighschool.org

Filed Under: Ads

Women's and Girls Hosiery, Accessories and Clothing

Tehillim Request

January 10, 2021 Leave a Comment

Please say Tehillim for HARAV BENYOMIN AHRON BEN MIRIAM RAIZEL.

May we be zocheh to hear b’soros tovos b’korov!

(View the entire Cleveland Community Tehillim List.)

Filed Under: Tehillim

Women’s Virtual Chizuk Retreat! January 16-17

January 10, 2021 Leave a Comment

How can we prepare for all the crazy contingencies of 2020!?

We can’t! 2020 – a year like no other.

Well, we unexpectedly can’t bring you the anticipated super swag bag as planned, but what we can do is bring you the Cleveland Annual Chizuk Retreat for FREE!

That’s right, you heard us loud and clear!

PLUS, each registrant will receive a hardcover book: Constant Connection: Deepening your Emunah through the Six Constant Mitzvos by Rabbi Yitzchok Coopersmith delivered directly to your door!

Make sure to register ASAP for this nurturing experience for the soul featuring world renowned speakers and local gems. Register at: http://tinyurl.com/cmretreat123!

Filed Under: Events

Kollel Nachlas Yaacov Raffle Campaign! Drawing January 17th!

January 10, 2021 Leave a Comment

You can purchase tickets on our secure payment page by clicking pay.banquest.com/knyraffle.

Thank you so much for your support!
Rabbi Yakov Sonnenschein and Rabbi Michoel Garfinkel

Filed Under: Ads

New Gemach – Shur Free Loan Fund Offering Short-Term, Small Cash Loans

January 10, 2021 Leave a Comment

Hebrew Free Loan Gemach ClevelandThe Shur Free Loan Fund is available for small, short-term loans including in some cases very small cash loans for immediate deposit. Women are invited.

The fund is in memory of Reb Chaim Schneur Zalman and Esther Shur, ob”m, the late parents of Mrs. Sheindel Chaikin.

Please call 216-381-0443 (phone or fax) or 216-381-9178 (phone or voicemail).

Filed Under: Announcements

Shaar Habitachon Shiur With Rabbi Zalman Goldberg; Two Locations

January 10, 2021 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Classes

Winter Cleaning Specials for Chimney Sweep, Air Ducts, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery and More!

January 10, 2021 Leave a Comment

We are up and running during the coronavirus (COVID-19), we take all the precautions necessary so you can trust us and feel comfortable with our services (sanitize our equipment, use shoe covers and gloves, use a mask, wash our hands and more). We are considered as an essential service.

Serving the Jewish community for a very long time with many references!
I am happy to serve the Cleveland Jewish community. Please call us at 216-446-2626 with any questions or to arrange a service.
Serving Cleveland and surrounding areas. Shomer Shabbat.
Visit the website – www.greenandcleanhomeservices.com,
Here is our Facebook page link –
https://www.facebook.com/Greenandcleanhomeservices/
check out our reviews online!
https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.GreenandClean.57157605.html
OR
https://www.angieslist.com/companylist/us/oh/mentor/green-and-clean-home-services-reviews-9128232.htm
OR

https://www.google.com/search?q=green+and+clean+home+services+reviews&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS756US756&oq=green+and+clean&aqs=chrome.3.69i57j0j35i39l2j0l2.6268j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x8831a997a9431425:0x7e720b83d6297a48,1,,,

Filed Under: Ads

Summerfield House for Rent

January 9, 2021 Leave a Comment

3 BR, 2.5 bath, finished basement, large fenced yard, attached 1-car garage, medium- to short-term. Please email: smsdr@stratos.net.

Filed Under: Ads

House for Rent in Beachwood

January 9, 2021 Leave a Comment

Two-story, four bedroom, two and a half bath house in Beachwood available for immediate move in. Prime location within a short distance to S. Green Road, Cedar Road and Legacy Village. The house has been recently renovated and the appliances are newly updated. The house has a completed laundry room, full kitchen with granite countertops and tile floors. There is an attached two-car garage, a deck and backyard. The basement is finished and there is a lot of storage space throughout the house, including an attic crawl space. The house is available at $3,100 per month. Please contact Malka at 216-406-2135 for further information and to schedule a showing.

Filed Under: Ads

Night Owl Airport Transportation

January 9, 2021 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Ads

Winter Cleaning Specials for Chimney Sweep, Air Ducts, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery and More!

January 9, 2021 Leave a Comment

We are up and running during the coronavirus (COVID-19), we take all the precautions necessary so you can trust us and feel comfortable with our services (sanitize our equipment, use shoe covers and gloves, use a mask, wash our hands and more). We are considered as an essential service.

Serving the Jewish community for a very long time with many references!
I am happy to serve the Cleveland Jewish community. Please call us at 216-446-2626 with any questions or to arrange a service.
Serving Cleveland and surrounding areas. Shomer Shabbat.
Visit the website – www.greenandcleanhomeservices.com,
Here is our Facebook page link –
https://www.facebook.com/Greenandcleanhomeservices/
check out our reviews online!
https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.GreenandClean.57157605.html
OR
https://www.angieslist.com/companylist/us/oh/mentor/green-and-clean-home-services-reviews-9128232.htm
OR

https://www.google.com/search?q=green+and+clean+home+services+reviews&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS756US756&oq=green+and+clean&aqs=chrome.3.69i57j0j35i39l2j0l2.6268j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x8831a997a9431425:0x7e720b83d6297a48,1,,,

Filed Under: Ads

Chaviva High School Remote Parent Information Session

January 9, 2021 Leave a Comment

Visit Chaviva’s website to register and receive Zoom information.  www.chavivahighschool.org

Filed Under: Ads

Kollel Nachlas Yaacov Raffle Campaign! Drawing January 17th!

January 9, 2021 Leave a Comment

You can purchase tickets on our secure payment page by clicking pay.banquest.com/knyraffle.

Thank you so much for your support!
Rabbi Yakov Sonnenschein and Rabbi Michoel Garfinkel

Filed Under: Ads

2504 Rubyvale for Sale!

January 9, 2021 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Ads

Let’s Talk Trash by Susan Efroymson

January 7, 2021 3 Comments

Trash talking is not usually the fare of respectable religious types, but in this case, Cleveland Heights City Council has just approved a resolution to change the Refuse and Recycling system in the city and has increased the billing to reflect  the 2020 costs, so just this once, let’s talk trash.

Quick History Lesson

The discussion began in January of 2018 when China, who previously was the biggest importer of trash, abruptly stopped taking the world’s recyclables. The US market has been slow to create its own infrastructure leaving sorting centers officially called Materials Recovery Facilities or more commonly, MRFs, with recyclables they could no longer sell. What was once a profitable market, has now become an expense. Cities were paid for their recyclables and contracts were not up yet. Cuyahoga County has a consortium on recycling and the MRFs appealed the contracts which stipulated that the cities must be paid a minimum for their goods, even as they incurred costs for the same loads. The reply, to paraphrase, “This is what a contract’s for”  Sorry, no relief. But the MRFs were bleeding and the contract was set to expire in September of 2020. As expected, renewal contracts folded in their losses in much higher costs.

So in 2018 Cleveland Heights commissioned a Refuse and Recycling Task Force (RRTF – full disclosure I was on it) to deal with the two issues that would hit when the contract ended: Rising costs and the end of the Blue Plastic Recycling Bags.

The bags created a political conundrum: If we are trying to be environmentally friendly, why are we using plastic in the first place. Second, the MRF centers are large conveyor belts with a combination of machine and hand sorting going on. Whenever the plastic gets caught in the gears, the entire facility shuts down, all the employees unproductively wait, and the repair crews untangle the mess and fix the damage. That costs. So one step the MRFs promised was the end of taking plastic bags at the end of those contracts.

Another cost is contaminated recycling. Wish-cycling is the term for people throwing in items that cannot be recycled or throwing in dirty or wet items  Items for recycling need to be clean and dry. Cleveland Heights’ high contamination rate means that those items sent to the MRF that are unusable then have to be sent to the landfill anyway. This too, raises costs which are then folded into the future recycling contracts.

For most cities already outsourcing to Kimble, Rumpke, and Waste Management, the local haulers who all use containers, little adjustment would be needed. Not so Cleveland Heights. Cleveland Heights boasts its own Transfer Station and takes care of Refuse and Recycling as part of its Public Works Department. Garbage is taken there first, before being sent to either Landfill or the MRF. This asset needs repair and upkeep but affords the city the ability to customize services in ways outsourcing would charge extra for if they did it at all. What was clear was that the city’s trucks were old, many needing replacing, and should the city want to continue to provide services, it would have to address these issues for which it was not budgeted.

The task force was charged with looking at the three options: Continue using bags for garbage which doesn’t address the recycling concerns; Move to containers for both garbage and recycling but outsource the pick up and processing service.  Or move to containers for both and have our department enter the 21st century with the appropriate equipment. The task force painstakingly looked at the pros and cons or each of these, their costs and their effects on the homeowner with special consideration for bulk pickups, holiday pickups (Yom Tov as well as December’s fir trees), lawn and leaf refuse and rental property move outs as well as other public locations. After eliminating the first option as undesirable and impractical and after extrapolating from the new contracts offered to other cities and using our residential numbers, it found that the costs of outsourcing would end up being similar enough to keeping it in-house.  The benefits of pride in doing it ourselves would be preserved. If we take care of our own, and  we will do a better job and be able to provide  the extra touches we are accustomed to. Outsourcing means impersonal service, and any requests for accommodation of the sort the city now gets, would be a separate charge or unavailable altogether. Other advantages to doing it inhouse included not having to lfire any employees. Going automated would cut down the number of employees needed with the greater efficiency the new technology would provide, but that  would happen through regular attrition instead of  firing, upcoming retirements and moving resources within the department. Additionally, automation provides greater safety to our employees which is just responsible management. It also lowers liability and mandatory  Bureau of Workers Compensation costs for the city.

The task force did not look at Enterprise pricing versus our current system and therefore had a lower number in mind for any increases to fees. Enterprise pricing implies that homeowners are billed for the entire cost running the department.  Currently, some of the costs are born by the general funds, and therefore the entire cost has never been included in the landfill bill. Put another way, each homeowner pays a fee for part, but income taxes subsidized the rest.  An outside firm later introduced the city to the concept of making the fees actually reflect and cover the entire cost of the refuse and recycling enterprise. They also ratified the belief that costs would have been similar no matter the option chosen.

The city could lower costs by suspending recycling temporarily until market value makes it more affordable such as the city of Cleveland and Richmond Heights have done, but in Cleveland Heights, that remains an unpopular solution. As Sandy Moran, a citizen who watched the task force meetings commented, “We may as well remove the tree from our (city’s) logo,  if we do that.”

The first steps were taken earlier this month as the measure passed City Council. Cleveland.com reports that homeowners’ monthly sanitation fees will be increasing from the current $11.50, to $16.17 in the first year, up $4.67. It will be followed the next year, by an increase to $16.48 per month, and $16.83 in year three, with similar annual increases, finally reaching $19.32 per month in year ten. These costs remain $2 lower than the original propositions.

The approximately 900 residents using the homestead exemption program, would see their bills rise from $3, currently to $7.67 in 2021 and in ten years, $10.82, just over half of the regular costs.

One reason for the higher numbers is that prior to this, Council had not budgeted the cost of replacing the vehicles into the annual forecast. Cleveland Heights will be applying for a loan to finance the new equipment. The fees are set with the knowledge that considering the daily beating garbage trucks take, there is a new need for trucks every ten years. This rise in cost will reflect both the current loan and the realization that ten years will pass in ten years and the city will need to be ready to purchase new equipment as well as the contract realities in the new recycling economy.  The cost of garbage collection has simply increased and the fees reflect the new reality moving the city closer to the enterprise formula.

The rise in costs has been long in coming. These fees reflect the correction in cost for recycling, the upgrades to the transfer station and purchase of new and upgrades to the fleet of vehicles as well as new carts for every household. It is not recommended that there be separate costs based on quantity of use, so large families can breathe easily there. A homeowner needing more than the single garbage bin provided by the city, one for garbage, one for recycling, will need to purchase any additional containers, and purchasing them at bulk pricing through the city will keep that cost for homeowners down, but they will be a onetime cost not incur additional monthly fees. The new system is expected to be in place by the end of 2021.

Filed Under: News

Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes

January 7, 2021 Leave a Comment

We regret to inform you of the passing of Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Hollander ZT”L (Neve Ya’akov), father of Mrs. Shani Wasser.

Mrs. Wasser will be continue sitting Shiva in Chicago at 6328 Monticello with her brother Ari from Thursday evening through Sunday morning. She can also be reached by phone at 773-633-3632.

המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים

Filed Under: Passing Tagged With: shiva

Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes

January 7, 2021 Leave a Comment

We regret to inform you of the passing of Dora Lapidus, mother of Leonid Lapidus and Boris Lapidus.

The funeral is 9:30am Friday, January 8, 2021 at Zion Memorial Park, 5461 Northfield Rd., Bedford Heights, OH.

המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים

Filed Under: Passing Tagged With: shiva

Tehillim Requests

January 7, 2021 Leave a Comment

Please say Tehillim for ZALMAN SHMUEL BEN REUVENA SHIFRA, CHANA BAS CHAYA MALKA, and TINOK BEN ROCHEL LEAH.

May we be zocheh to hear b’soros tovos b’korov!

(View the entire Cleveland Community Tehillim List.)

Filed Under: Tehillim

Winter Cleaning Specials for Chimney Sweep, Air Ducts, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery and More!

January 7, 2021 Leave a Comment

We are up and running during the coronavirus (COVID-19), we take all the precautions necessary so you can trust us and feel comfortable with our services (sanitize our equipment, use shoe covers and gloves, use a mask, wash our hands and more). We are considered as an essential service.

Serving the Jewish community for a very long time with many references!
I am happy to serve the Cleveland Jewish community. Please call us at 216-446-2626 with any questions or to arrange a service.
Serving Cleveland and surrounding areas. Shomer Shabbat.
Visit the website – www.greenandcleanhomeservices.com,
Here is our Facebook page link –
https://www.facebook.com/Greenandcleanhomeservices/
check out our reviews online!
https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.GreenandClean.57157605.html
OR
https://www.angieslist.com/companylist/us/oh/mentor/green-and-clean-home-services-reviews-9128232.htm
OR

https://www.google.com/search?q=green+and+clean+home+services+reviews&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS756US756&oq=green+and+clean&aqs=chrome.3.69i57j0j35i39l2j0l2.6268j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x8831a997a9431425:0x7e720b83d6297a48,1,,,

Filed Under: Ads

Chaviva High School Remote Parent Information Session

January 7, 2021 Leave a Comment

Visit Chaviva’s website to register and receive Zoom information.  www.chavivahighschool.org

Filed Under: Ads

MZ Accounting: Personalized Accounting – Still Accepting New Customers!

January 7, 2021 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Ads

Join the Free Daily Hotline and Grow in Emunah and Bitachon!

January 7, 2021 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Ads

Women’s Virtual Chizuk Retreat! January 16-17

January 7, 2021 Leave a Comment

How can we prepare for all the crazy contingencies of 2020!?

We can’t! 2020 – a year like no other.

Well, we unexpectedly can’t bring you the anticipated super swag bag as planned, but what we can do is bring you the Cleveland Annual Chizuk Retreat for FREE!

That’s right, you heard us loud and clear!

PLUS, each registrant will receive a hardcover book: Constant Connection: Deepening your Emunah through the Six Constant Mitzvos by Rabbi Yitzchok Coopersmith delivered directly to your door!

Make sure to register ASAP for this nurturing experience for the soul featuring world renowned speakers and local gems. Register at: http://tinyurl.com/cmretreat123!

Filed Under: Events

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • …
  • 1072
  • Next Page »

Zmanim

Community Calendar

Contact calendar@localjewishnews.com to add or edit your event.

Recent Classifieds

Camp Agudah Midwest – Mother’s Helper

Part-Time Caregiver/Fun Babysitter Available.

Part Time Portuguese/Spanish Tutor Available.

Dog Sitter/Walker Available

seeking e-notary

CPR Refresher course

Cleveland to NY Sun Dec 13

FULLY RENOVATED HOUSE FOR SALE: 6 BEDS, 3 1/2 BATH, DESIRABLE LOCATION, MANY EXTRAS

Room For Rent

Therapy Job Available. Apply today!

Baby Blanket

Do you love working with children?

2423 Bromley Rd!!! For SALE or RENT UNIVERSITY HTS

2423 Bromley Rd!!! For SALE or RENT UNIVERSITY HTS

2423 Bromley Rd!!! For SALE or RENT UNIVERSITY HTS

Recent Comments

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Check your inbox now for an email from us and follow the instructions.

Search

Categories

  • Announcements
    • Alerts
    • Mazal Tovs
    • Tehillim
    • Passing
    • Kashrus
  • Deals
  • Events
  • Jobs
  • Lists
  • News
    • Israel
  • Photos
  • Site News
  • Torah
    • Classes
    • Halacha

Copyright © 2021 · Metro Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

×