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The Halachos of Lefties

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Below is a listing of special Halachos for left-handed people, excerpted from the Sefer Yad Eliezer: A collection of various Halachos, Mitzvos and minhagim pertinent to lefthanders, by Rabbi Paysach J. Krohn, Shlita. As always, one should consult with his Rav or Posek regarding his personal circumstances:
1. When Making a Bracha. When making a bracha, the left-hander holds the food in his
left hand. The same is true when a left hander is holding any Devar Mitzvah that he is
about to utilize so that he would hold any Kos Shel Bracha (even if he does not
personally drink from it) in his left hand, the besamim at Havdalah in his left hand, etc.

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Pre Pesach Suits, Shirts, and Tie SALE

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L’chavod Yom Tov – Open for the Community At Large – Pre Pesach Suits, Shirts, and Tie SALE

NEW LOCATION at the Cleveland Chessed Center 1898 S. Taylor Rd – Back entrance on Blanche at the end (formally the Vanderbrook Building)

Orders will only be taken during the following 4 days.
Sunday, March 27 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Monday, March 28 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Tuesday, March 29 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Wednesday, March 30 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Shaker, University, Cleveland Heights sign on for joint police-fire dispatch center in South Euclid

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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio – City Council signed up Monday to join at least three other cities on a joint police-fire dispatch center, tentatively located in South Euclid.

With the ink still drying on City Council’s agreement, Cleveland Heights Fire Chief Dave Freeman forwarded an application to the Ohio Local Government Safety Capital Grant Program for $389,000 in funding to buy equipment.

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Baruch Dayan Ha’emes

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We regret to inform you of the passing of the brother of Rabbi Shlomo Hunger and Mrs. Nechama Compton. They  will be sitting Shiva in Flatbush, 1430 East 17th Street through Friday. The Levayah was on Sunday at 2pm. 
May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Pre Pesach Suits, Shirts, and Tie SALE

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L’chavod Yom Tov – Open for the Community At Large – Pre Pesach Suits, Shirts, and Tie SALE

NEW LOCATION at the Cleveland Chessed Center 1898 S. Taylor Rd – Back entrance on Blanche at the end (formally the Vanderbrook Building)

Orders will only be taken during the following 4 days.
Sunday, March 27 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Monday, March 28 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Tuesday, March 29 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Wednesday, March 30 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

The Only Out-Of-The-Box Kosher Shaver- Price Reduction – $24.95

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A few years ago Amazon started selling a version of the Norelco electric shaver that does NOT feature the Lift & Cut technology which makes for an out-of-the-box kosher shaver without any modifications. Our post from then appears below with a number of important links to learn more about the the various halachic approaches, and different models available.

UPDATED FOR 2017 – 2 Recommended Models 

Philips Norelco 6948XL/41 Rechargeable Cordless Razor –  kosher as-is, without Lift & Cut technology, rechargeable and has beard trimmer, a great deal (~$34)

Philips Norelco Electric Shaver 1100, S1150/81 – basically same as above but is corded. Costs less (~$24). From my experience, a corded unit, while a little inconvenient is better as inevitably the batteries on these units stop holding a charge after a few years of use and with a cord you always have 100% power.

But this week, just in time, Amazon has dropped the price on the Philips Norelco HQ6900/41 to just $24.95. This shaver clearly features the “Closecut” technology which despite its name does not have any extra features that make it a halachic issue. It is not a Lift & Cut shaver. This is a very bare bones shaver – corded and it has no rear beard trimmer. For $10 more you could buy the Philips Norelco 6948XL/41 which is cordless and has a beard trimmer. The price will not stay this low for long. 

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