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We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Susan Goldfarb, sister of Mrs. Naomi Compton.

The levaya will be 11am Thursday March 20th at Berkowitz Kumin.

Shiva will be at 33325 Rockford Drive, Solon Ohio:
Thursday, March 20 until 8pm
Friday, March 21- 1-3pm
Sunday, March 23- 2-4pm, 6-8pm

Shiva will be in Wickliffe, 28784 Johnson Drive:
Motzei Shabbos, March 22 until 11pm
Monday and Tuesday, March 24-25- 12-5pm, 7-10pm

Shiva concludes Wednesday morning.

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Message from Hatzalah’s Rabbinic Board Re: Calling Hatzalah on Shabbos

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Hatzalah Cleveland LogoEd. note: For all medical calls dial 216-888-1818. Hatzalah’s other number is an information/business line only, answered by voicemail.

With the imminent launch of Hatzalah, the public is reminded that in case of emergency, one must call on the phone for help, even on Shabbos. ‘Emergency’ is defined as a “potentially life-threatening situation”, even if there is only slight risk that the current condition could deteriorate further and endanger the patient’s life. This is because Shabbos is suspended even for Safek Pikuach Nefesh, and we do not follow the majority in situations of Pikuach Nefesh.

For example, if a patient has an infected wound, Hatzalah and emergency services should be called on Shabbos, even though it is uncommon for infected wounds to be fatal. However, if a wound is not currently infected, Shabbos is not suspended (unless this wound would develop into a life-threatening situation most of the time).

If a medical situation arises on Shabbos, and you are unsure if it is classified as an emergency, it should be treated as life-threatening and Hatzalah should be called.

All calls to Hatzalah should be made without hesitation, without shinuyim, and by phone to the Hatzalah Emergency line. The public is urged to pre-program their phones, so that calling Hatzalah requires minimum dialing. This will expedite treatment of Pikuach Nefesh, and minimize meleches Shabbos.

Please reach out to Hatzalah’s non-emergency line with any questions. We urge the community, especially those with known medical issues, to seek additional guidance from your family’s Halachic authority, when Hatzalah should be called on Shabbos.

The Rabbinic Board of Cleveland Hatzalah

  • HaRav Baruch Hirschfeld, Shlit”a, Posek
  • Rabbi Nissim Abrin, Rabbinic Admin
  • Rabbi Ari Spiegler, Rabbinic Admin

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Hatzalah Cleveland Launch Announcement

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Hatzalah Cleveland Launches!

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For emergencies dial 216-888-1818.

Hatzalah Cleveland is thrilled to announce that we have officially launched our emergency medical services, proudly serving the communities of Beachwood, Cleveland Heights, and University Heights. Our highly trained volunteer responders are now on call 24/7 to provide rapid and compassionate care during emergencies.

This milestone was achieved thanks to the exceptional support of University Hospitals, including the guidance of Dr. Dan Simon, Dan Ellenberger, EMS Director, and the outstanding team at the University Hospitals EMS Institute. Their expertise and collaboration have been invaluable in preparing our team to deliver top-tier pre-hospital care. We also extend our sincere thanks to all who have guided us and gave up of their time to help us reach this milestone.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical emergency in our service area, please call 216-888-1818 for immediate assistance. Our mission is to ensure fast, reliable, and culturally sensitive care to all who need it, no matter the time of day.

Hatzalah Cleveland is honored to join the network of Hatzalah chapters worldwide, united by our shared mission to save lives and support our communities.

For more information visit www.hatzalahcleveland.org.

Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Rebbetzin Vivian Garfunkel.

The kevurah will be in Eretz Yisroel.

Shiva will be at 152 Enclave Ave, Lakewood, NJ.

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Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Bryna (Beverly) Lazarus, mother of Mr. Boruch Lazarus.

Mr. Lazarus is sitting shiva at the Stern residence, 3485 Blanche Avenue, through Wednesday.

Hours are 1-4pm and 7:30-9:30pm.

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Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. Melvin Waxman, husband of Marcia Waxman, ob”m; mother of Larry, Karen, Sharon and Mitchell; grandfather and great-grandfather of many.

The Levaya will be held 1pm Sunday, October, 27, at Waxman Chabad Center, 2479 South Green Road. Kevurah will follow at Bet Olam Cemetery, 25796 Chagrin Boulevard, Beachwood.

To join virtually visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84366205222?pwd=8MnaAUUyf9dy0DSLzqoabqbbtbVuMg.1

Meeting ID: 84366205222
Passcode: Waxman

Shiva information will follow.

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Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. Ron Nussbaum–father of Giela Gellis–who was niftar suddenly of a heart attack. Kevura was Erev Yom Kippur in Israel. There is no shiva due to Yom Kippur.

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Marc Joseph.

The funeral will be graveside 10:30am, Friday, at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, 3740 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44144.

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Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Sara Schwartz, mother of Mrs. Shifra Rennert.

Mrs. Rennert is sitting Shiva in New York until Thursday morning and then in Lakewood from Thursday evening until Shabbos. She can be reached at 216-322-9889

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Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Gloria Delman, mother of Penina Gilden.

Mrs. Gilden is currently sitting shiva in New York with her brothers. She will be returning to Cleveland and will be sitting shiva at her home, 4417 Groveland Rd., University Heights from Thursday until Monday morning.

Shiva hours are:

  • Thursday, July 18: 6:30-9:30pm
  • Friday, July 19: 10am-2pm
  • Sunday, July 21: 10am-12pm; 1-3pm; 6:30-9:30pm

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Alex Schnittlinger, husband of Betty Schnittlinger, father of Esther Abramowitz, Rochel Stoll and Dovid Schnittlinger.

The Levaya will be 12pm tomorrow, Friday, at Berkowitz-Kumin. Burial will be at Mount Olive Cemetery in Solon.

Shiva will be at the Stoll home, 2542 Claver Road.

Minyanim:

  • Mincha tomorrow, Friday: 5pm
  • Shacharis Sunday through Thursday: 8am
  • Mincha Sunday through Wednesday: 8:45pm
  • Maariv Sunday through Wednesday: 10pm

No visitations after 10:30pm.

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Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Ada Huebner, Alta Chaya bas Yosef Halevi, mother of Teri Lautman. Funeral is today, Wednesday, June 26, in New York.

Teri will be sitting Shiva at her home, 2567 Rubyvale in University Heights, starting on Sunday, June 30.
Shiva hours are as follows:

  • Sunday: 2 pm to 5 pm; 7 pm to 9 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 11:30 am; 1:30 pm to 5 pm; 7 pm to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 10 am

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Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes

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Ms. Aviva Durrant is here from Eretz Yisroel and is sitting Shiva (alone) for her mother at the home of Mrs. Shani Wasser (3494 Berkeley Road). She would appreciate visitors.

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Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Shulamis Rashidi.

The levaya will take place 12pm, Sunday, at Berkowitz Kumin.

Shiva info to be announced.

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Rabbi Shlomo Stern is sitting shiva for his mother, Mrs. Margarete Stern a”h of London, England.

Shiva is at the Stern home, 3485 Blanche Avenue.

Minyanim
Mincha/Maariv – Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday – 7:50pm
Maariv – Motzaei Shabbos – 9:03pm
Shacharis – Thursday, Friday, Sunday – 8am

Visitation
Wednesday – 7pm-9:30pm
Thursday – 9-11am; 2-4pm; 7-9:30pm
Friday – 9-2pm
Sunday – 9-11am; 2-5pm

No minyanim or visitation on Monday.

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Efroymson Shiva

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R’ Nochum Efroymson is sitting shiva for his father at 3825 Severn Road until Friday afternoon.

Minyanim

  • Shacharis through Friday: 7:30am
  • Mincha/Maariv through Thursday: 7:10pm

Shiva

Please do not come from 5-7pm or after 11pm.

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Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. Alan Efroymson, Yisroel Aharon ben Avraham, ע”ה, father of R’ Nochum Efroymson. The levaya will take place 3pm today, Sunday, graveside at Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery, 3740 Ridge Rd.

Shiva info to be announced.

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Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Leila Handelman, mother of Mrs. Malka Morris.

Mrs. Morris is sitting shiva for her mother from Thursday evening, March 7th, until Wednesday morning, March 13th in Chicago.

She can be reached at 314-494-0577.

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Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Sofya Shumyacher, mother of Mrs. Yelena (Avner) Cohen.

Burial will be 1pm, Wednesday, at Sinai Cemetery on SOM Center.

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Selkin Shiva Information

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Mrs. Nechama Selkin and Mrs. Segula Rutenberg (Monsey) are sitting shiva for their father, Yitzchak Meir (Irving) Taubman A”H, at the Selkin home, 2439 White Road, University Heights..

Mrs. Rutenberg will be leaving Wednesday afternoon.

Shiva hours:

  • M-Th: 10am-noon; 2-5pm; 7-9pm
  • Friday: – 10am-1pm

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