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Book Now for Pesach Car Cleaning at Dwight’s White Glove Car Care!

March 28, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Please Pick Up Your Matzah Order Baked By Harav Blum Shlita March 29 & 30 (New Orders Still Accepted)

March 28, 2017 Leave a Comment

matzahPlease pick up your Pupa / Tzailem or Satmar Shemurah Matzah order at Khal Yereim Beis Medrash (1771 S. Taylor Rd. at the corner of Shannon Rd.) On:

  • For families M-Z: Wednesday March 29th.
  • For families A – L: Thursday March 30th.

Official hours:

  • Men & Women – 6:45pm – 7:25 pm, 8:30 – 10:45 pm (Lines are longest at openings. Occasionally there are no lines later in the evening.)
  • Women only – Thursday March 30th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm
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Yaldei Malka Gemach: Strollers, Pack n Plays, and Baby Equipment

March 28, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Dave’s Electric – Leave it to Us

March 28, 2017 Leave a Comment

Visit us at www.Daves-Electric.com or email info@daves-electric.com.

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Birkas ha-Ilanos in Cleveland 2017

March 27, 2017 1 Comment

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Below appears a list of locations from last year. If you know of a new location for this year or a previous location that is no longer extant let us know via comments. Many are now blooming very nicely.  Gutow’s trees already have blossoms and a sign in front of it on the front lawn.
Cleveland Heights:
3654 Shannon Rd.(Gutow) – home ‘pardes’ with cherry, apple and  pear trees
3534 Berkeley Road (Greenberger) – apple tree on the front tree lawn
3504 Severn Rd. (Greenspan) – fruit tree in front with sign with bracha text
3582 Shannon Rd. (Goldfarb) – orchard, 2 trees (Goldfarb)

University Heights, Beachwood:
2572 S. Green (Fleksher Home) – Pear trees by sidewalk at driveway
2596 S. Green – Numerous trees on front lawn
24920 Sittingbourne Ln. (Seltzer) – Several fruit trees planted 2 years ago (Plum, Cherry, Peach & Apple). Walk around the house on the right. The blessing is hanging by the trees. Stay close to our house, the neighbors have a dog on a long leash.
Wickliffe
28784 Johnson Drive (Compton) – a pear and plum tree in back yard
Misaskim has an international list which can be viewed here.
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Rosh Chodesh Nissan marks the beginning of the season for Birkas ha-Ilanos – the blessing we recite upon seeing fruit trees in bloom. Since this blessing, which extols Hashem’s ongoing renewal of creation, is recited only once a year, its halachos are difficult to remember. Women, too, may recite this blessing since it is not considered a “time-related mitzvah” from which women are exempt.
THE TEXT OF THE BLESSING:
The text of the blessing, as quoted in all of the early sources, is as follows: Boruch ata Hashem Elokeinu melech haolam shelo chisar baolamo klum uvara vo beriyos tovos vilanos tovim lehanos bahem beni adam.
In several siddurim the word davar appears instead of the word klum. But since all of the early sources indicate that the original text had the word klum, not the word davar, and the reason for the change is unsubstantiated, it is, therefore, proper to follow the early sources and recite the word klum and not the word davar.
WHEN IS BIRKAS HA-ILANOS RECITED?
The l’chatchilah, preferred time to recite this blessing is immediately upon seeing a fruit tree in bloom during the month of Nissan. Most poskim agree that the halachah mentions Nissan since generally, that is the month in which trees begin to bloom. Accordingly, in an area where they start blooming in Adar, or where they do not bloom until Iyar or Sivan, the blessing should be recited in those months. In the countries where fruit trees blossom in Tishrei or Cheshvan, the blessing should be said at that time.
If a tree bloomed in Nissan, but one did not see it until later, he may recite the blessing the first time he sees the tree as long as the fruit of the tree has not yet ripened. Once the fruit has ripened, the blessing may no longer be said.
One who saw the trees in bloom during Nissan, but forgot or neglected to recite the blessing, may recite the blessing at a later date but only until the time that the fruit of the tree has begun to grow.
The blessing is said upon seeing the actual blooming (flowering) of the tree. The growth of leaves alone is not sufficient to allow one to recite the blessing.
Some poskim hold that this blessing should not be said on Shabbos and Yom Tov, since we are concerned that it may lead to shaking or breaking a branch off the tree. All other poskim who do not mention this concern, apparently do not forbid reciting this blessing on Shabbos and Yom Tov. It is customary, though, to recite the blessing only during the week, unless the last day of Nissan falls on Shabbos.
The blessing may be said at night.
WHICH TREES REQUIRE BIRKAS HA ILANOS?
Birkas ha-Ilanos is said only on fruit-bearing trees. If one mistakenly said the blessing on a barren tree, he need not repeat the blessing on a fruit-bearing tree.
The poskim debate whether one is allowed to say the blessing on a tree which has been grafted from two species, since the halachah does not permit such grafting. It is preferable not to make the blessing on such a tree.
Some acharonim prohibit the recitation of the blessing on an orlah tree. A tree is considered orlah for the first three years after it is planted. Many other poskim, however, permit reciting the blessing on an orlah tree.
During the year of shemittah in Eretz Yisrael, it is permitted to recite the blessing even on a tree which – in violation of the halachah – has been cultivated.
BIRKAS HA ILANOS – HIDDUR MITZVAH
There are several hiddurim mentioned in the poskim concerning this once-a-year mitzvah. According to the kabbalah, especially, this blessing has special significance. Among the hiddurim are:
The blessing should be recited on two or more trees. No blessing is said on a single tree. Although the two trees do not have to be from two different species, several poskim mention that the more trees the better. Indeed, l’chatchilah the blessing should be said on trees in an orchard that is planted outside the city limits.
The blessing should be recited in the presence of a minyan followed by Kaddish. Before the blessing is recited, V’yehi noam followed by Hallelukah hallelu Keil min ha-shamayim is said.
The blessing should be recited at the earliest possible time, which is on Rosh Chodesh Nissan, unless it falls on Shabbos or it is raining.

 

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Early “Shabbos HaGadol Drasha” for Men and Women by Rabbi Yehuda Cahan

March 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

The Shabbos before Shabbos HaGadol, Shabbos Parshas VaYikra, April 1st, 5th Nissan

Rabbi Yehuda Cahan will be giving

  • “Shabbos HaGadol” Drasha for the Women of the community at Rabbi and Rebbetzin Denciger’s home, 4380 University Parkway, University Hts, at 5:45 pm.
  • There will be a Drasha for men, at the Aleksander Shul, at 7:10 pm, followed by Mincha at 7:52 followed by Shalosh Seudos.

May we all have a Kosher and Freilichen Yom Tov!

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Enjoy the First Days of Pesach at the Brand New Embassy Suites Akron-Canton!

March 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Book Now for Pesach Car Cleaning at Dwight’s White Glove Car Care!

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Kozuch Insurance Services – Auto, home, business , life and long term care

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A+ Solutions Presents: “Raising Resilient, Responsible & Independent Children” by Courtney Evenchik, March 28

March 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Beautiful Lucites Available from Tomchei Shabbos!

March 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Unger’s Extended Pesach Hours

March 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Pre-Pesach Haircuts for Men and Boys! Back by Popular Demand!

March 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

For appointments call 216-513-6211 (leave a message if no answer) or email telzerbarber@gmail.com.

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Dan’s 7th Annual Pesach Van and Car Cleaning Service

March 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

Time to get Chometz out of your car, I know all the hiding spots. To celebrate my 7th year cleaning cars at Heights Jewish Center I will donate 5 dollars to Heights Jewish Center for every car cleaned so I can sponsor a Thank You Kiddush. Cars $25.00 Vans $35.00.

Call Dan 216-324-7958

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Shiva and Minyanim Information for Harriet Stark, ob”m

March 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

Shiva hours:

  • Monday: after the funeral until 9:30 pm
  • Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm; 7:40 pm to 9:30 pm
  • Friday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Saturday Night: 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm

Minyanim at the Shiva House:

  • Shacharis: 7:00 am on Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri./ 8:00 am on Sun.
  • Mincha/Maariv: 7:40 pm Mon. through Thurs.

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Positive Whole Leaf Romaine-marror for Your Seder Arriving April 5 to Boris and Ungers

March 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Congratulations to All the KYCM Chinese Auction Winners!

March 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

To view winners, visit beachwoodkollel.com/chinese-auction.

Thank you to all the auction sponsors and participants for making the campaign such an amazing success and being part of supporting Torah in Cleveland!

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Please Pick Up Your Matzah Order Baked By Harav Blum Shlita March 29 & 30 (New Orders Still Accepted)

March 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

matzahPlease pick up your Pupa / Tzailem or Satmar Shemurah Matzah order at Khal Yereim Beis Medrash (1771 S. Taylor Rd. at the corner of Shannon Rd.) On:

  • For families M-Z: Wednesday March 29th.
  • For families A – L: Thursday March 30th.

Official hours:

  • Men & Women – 6:45pm – 7:25 pm, 8:30 – 10:45 pm (Lines are longest at openings. Occasionally there are no lines later in the evening.)
  • Women only – Thursday March 30th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm
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“Toda Raba” from Parker and Streem Orthodontics!

March 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Get a New Yomtov Hat at Heights Hats – Now offering Borsalinos!

March 27, 2017 Leave a Comment


Heights Hats will be open daily from 2:30 until late night.

Friday and Motzei Shabbos hours available.

Call for appointment 216-374-4484.

Fully stocked- all size hats and brims.

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Fun-n-Stuff Pesach Specials – All Day Unlimited Pass! Thursday and Friday of Chol Hamoed!

March 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Please Pick Up Your Matzah Order Baked By Harav Blum Shlita March 29 & 30 (New Orders Still Accepted)

March 26, 2017 Leave a Comment

matzahPlease pick up your Pupa / Tzailem or Satmar Shemurah Matzah order at Khal Yereim Beis Medrash (1771 S. Taylor Rd. at the corner of Shannon Rd.) On:

  • For families M-Z: Wednesday March 29th.
  • For families A – L: Thursday March 30th.

Official hours:

  • Men & Women – 6:45pm – 7:25 pm, 8:30 – 10:45 pm (Lines are longest at openings. Occasionally there are no lines later in the evening.)
  • Women only – Thursday March 30th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm
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Blossom Earthworks and Design – A Full-Service, Shomer Shabbos Landscaping Company

March 26, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Need a Break From Cleaning? Stop by for New Spring Colors and a Free Gift!

March 26, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Vic’s Bricks – Masonry, Waterproofing, Concrete, and More

March 26, 2017 Leave a Comment

VicsBricksAt Vic’s Bricks we offer an array of services-  masonry work (our specialty), concrete, waterproofing and commercial & residential cleaning. A one stop shop for all of your property maintenance needs. We keep your property up to code and looking good, while also helping you to save on expenses. Sinking stoops, crumbling outside steps are our specialty -tons of completed jobs in the Heights area.

Check out our website for more details, and see our excellent rating on Angie’s List .

We are a Beachwood- based Jewish family business and have been working in this community for more than 30 years. Excellent referrals are available upon request. Call Victor Newman at (216) 253-5958.

 

 

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N’shei Gown Gemach Open Monday Night This Week

March 26, 2017 Leave a Comment

The N’shei gown gemach will be open Monday night this week from 7:30 – 8:30. For an appointment, please call Peshe @ 216-288-4112 or Aliza @ 216-371-3685.

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Dave’s Electric – Leave it to Us

March 26, 2017 Leave a Comment

Visit us at www.Daves-Electric.com or email info@daves-electric.com.

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Pictures from Hebrew Academy’s 74th Scholarship Tribute Dinner

March 26, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Camp Girls R Us for Ages 3-5! Back For Our 3rd Great Year!

March 26, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Gorgeous, Premium Stackable Chairs Available for Pesach, Monday and Tuesday

March 26, 2017 Leave a Comment

Approximately 100 premium stackable chairs – brocade material on very sturdy steel frame.

MSRP when new is approximately $500 each! These are in excellent condition and are only $45 each (a few armchairs are available for $65).

Available for Pesach this coming Monday, 3/27 or Tuesday 3/28 in Cleveland Heights.

Please contact Elozor Mann at 217-370-1031 or elimann120@gmail.com.

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