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Hurricane Harvey Expected to Impact Local Weather this Labor Day Weekend
Contributed by a reader:
It looks like the remnants of Hurricane Harvey will reach us on Sunday. It’s expected to be centered over Northern Kentucky by Sunday morning. The worst of the two possible scenarios is for showers and Thunderstorms for our region. Possibly up to half-an-inch of rain for Shabbos. Whereas Harvey is not expected to bring widespread flooding, or flooding anywhere close to the disaster in Texas, enough rain may fall to bring urban and isolated flash flooding to some states farther north. We might get up to four inches of rain when it’s all said and done. Chicago and Detroit should be spared, but anywhere east of us, including the North-East will be impacted to some extent. So, plan ahead if you are planning travel over the holiday weekend.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/08/24/us/hurricane-harvey-texas.html
http://www.cleveland.com/weather/blog/index.ssf/2017/08/hurricane_harvey_on_track_to_i.html
Amein Campaign Drawing Postponed Until 9/5 – Extra Time for Extra Ameins!
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Two New Programs Increase Mental Healthcare Funding for Individuals
Yesh Tikvah is expanding its reach with two new programs designed to help more people pay for mental health services.
The first, made possible by a grant from the Community Fund Management Foundation (CFMF), offers free subsidies to help 17 adults and teenagers of the Jewish community meet the cost of outpatient psychiatric care. According to Yesh Tikvah Board Member Mrs. Chavi (Jessica) Cohen, “We’ve had many requests to cover psychiatric care, but until now we were limited to funding therapeutic interventions. Now, with a generous grant from the Community Fund Management Foundation, we are launching a pilot program to help individuals in the community see a psychiatrist or purchase psychotropic medication.”
CFMF Executive Director Amanda Buzo commented, “That the organization is pleased to award Yesh Tikvah a grant to expand its services to include psychiatric care for clients. CFMF’s purpose, both through its Endowment Program and special needs trust administration services, is to improve the quality of life of Ohio residents with disabilities and we are proud to support nonprofits with similar missions like Yesh Tikvah.”
In a separate move, Yesh Tikvah’s board of directors recently voted to expand the organization’s service area, making limited funds available to Jews residing anywhere in Cuyahoga County. Until now distribution was limited to specific communities.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health only about half of the adults in the U.S. with a serious mental illness receive treatment. Cost is one significant barrier to care. Rabbi Joseph noted that when Yesh Tikvah started, “We served only adults, just this year; we were able to expand service to children and teens. The need is great and we’re growing to meet the demand.”
While Yesh Tikvah’s professional intake committee considers each case on an individual basis, applicants must demonstrate financial need. Yesh Tikvah is strictly a source of supplementary funding for situations where insurance does not fully cover the cost of care. The organization does not make referrals.
Individuals can learn more about the application process at www.ytforhope.org or call 216 403 2726. All applications are held in strict confidence.
Cleveland Clinic and CareSource Extend Their Partnership Through November
Cleveland Clinic and CareSource have extended their contract through the end of November. Read more information here.
Learn About FutureHeights Neighborhood Mini-grants at Two Info Sessions
The FutureHeights Neighborhood Mini-Grants Program awards small grants of up to $1,000 to fund neighborhood projects, events, and activities that benefit Cleveland Heights. The next application deadline is Friday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m. All new applicants should attend one of two upcoming info sessions before applying: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m., or Thursday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m. Both sessions will take place at the FutureHeights office, 2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights. Download an application here. For more information, contact us at 216.320.1423, or sbasu@futureheights.org.
Volunteers Needed for Annual Fall Cemetery Cleanup
CLEVELAND – There is no greater mitzvah (good deed) than caring for those who came before us. Volunteers are needed for the Annual Fall Cemetery Cleanup hosted by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Jewish Volunteer Network and the Commission on Cemetery Preservation (COCP). The event will take place on Sunday, September 10 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Chesed Shel Emeth (3740 Ridge Road, Cleveland), also known as Ridge Rd. 1. All ages are welcome to participate in this community-wide event, rain or shine.
Volunteers are asked to bring weed trimmers, shovels, clippers, hedgers, gloves, wheelbarrows, and other gardening tools to help prune, rake, and beautify the cemetery grounds in time for the Jewish holy days. Shaimos (holy writings, words of Torah, and Holy Objects) will be collected at the Cemetery Cleanup and subsequently buried at the cemetery as a sign of reverence and respect according to Jewish law.
Past Cemetery Cleanup events have attracted hundreds of people across generations and denominations. Preserving cemeteries is considered one of the most righteous acts of chesed (kindness).
The Federation has launched a Cemetery Preservation Campaign with the goal of raising $3.5 million to honor the deceased and ensure ongoing care of the cemeteries under the COCP’s jurisdiction. COCP has been broadening their role in cemetery preservation, and is responsible for the upkeep of over 15,000 graves with the jurisdiction of seven Jewish cemeteries. To make a donation to the Cemetery Preservation Campaign, visit www.jewishcleveland.org/cemetery.
Event Chairs are Dan Brown, Jeff Morris, and Judy and Marv Solganik.
To learn more or register, visit www.jewishcleveland.org, email volunteer@jcfcleve.org , or call 216-593-2887.
Gruen Update and Tehillim Request
12:54pm CHAVA BAS MICHAL CHANA is having a CT SCAN now. Please daven for her.
Learn About FutureHeights Neighborhood Mini-grants at Two Info Sessions
The FutureHeights Neighborhood Mini-Grants Program awards small grants of up to $1,000 to fund neighborhood projects, events, and activities that benefit Cleveland Heights. The next application deadline is Friday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m. All new applicants should attend one of two upcoming info sessions before applying: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m., or Thursday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m. Both sessions will take place at the FutureHeights office, 2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights. Download an application here. For more information, contact us at 216.320.1423, or sbasu@futureheights.org.
Volunteers Needed for Annual Fall Cemetery Cleanup
CLEVELAND – There is no greater mitzvah (good deed) than caring for those who came before us. Volunteers are needed for the Annual Fall Cemetery Cleanup hosted by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Jewish Volunteer Network and the Commission on Cemetery Preservation (COCP). The event will take place on Sunday, September 10 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Chesed Shel Emeth (3740 Ridge Road, Cleveland), also known as Ridge Rd. 1. All ages are welcome to participate in this community-wide event, rain or shine.
Volunteers are asked to bring weed trimmers, shovels, clippers, hedgers, gloves, wheelbarrows, and other gardening tools to help prune, rake, and beautify the cemetery grounds in time for the Jewish holy days. Shaimos (holy writings, words of Torah, and Holy Objects) will be collected at the Cemetery Cleanup and subsequently buried at the cemetery as a sign of reverence and respect according to Jewish law.
Past Cemetery Cleanup events have attracted hundreds of people across generations and denominations. Preserving cemeteries is considered one of the most righteous acts of chesed (kindness).
The Federation has launched a Cemetery Preservation Campaign with the goal of raising $3.5 million to honor the deceased and ensure ongoing care of the cemeteries under the COCP’s jurisdiction. COCP has been broadening their role in cemetery preservation, and is responsible for the upkeep of over 15,000 graves with the jurisdiction of seven Jewish cemeteries. To make a donation to the Cemetery Preservation Campaign, visit www.jewishcleveland.org/cemetery.
Event Chairs are Dan Brown, Jeff Morris, and Judy and Marv Solganik.
To learn more or register, visit www.jewishcleveland.org, email volunteer@jcfcleve.org , or call 216-593-2887.
Yesh Tikvah Named “2017 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits
Yesh Tikvah announced today it has been named a “2017 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.
Yesh Tikvah provides financial assistance to the Jewish community in Cleveland, saving marriages, families and lives.
“We are honored to be named a 2017 Top-Rated Nonprofit,” says Dr. Meir Pollack, Chairman of the YT Board of Directors. We are proud of our accomplishments this year, including expanding
services to children.
The Top-Rated Nonprofit Award is the based on the rating and number of reviews that Yesh Tikvah received from volunteers, donors and aid recipients.
One of our clients posted this review, “If I had not heard about the great work being done by Yesh Tikvah I shudder to think how much further my downward spiral would have continued. This is an amazing and (unfortunately) necessary organization, and I am confident that the lives of those whom YT has helped would presently be impossibly bleak if it were not for their aid”. (Click to view full review of Yesh Tikvah. Write your own review here.)
“Yesh Tikvah is a great example of a nonprofit making a real difference in their community,” said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits, “Their award is well-deserved recognition not only of their work, but the tremendous support they receive, as shown by the many outstanding reviews they have received from people who have direct experience working with Yesh Tikvah”.
GreatNonprofits is the leading website where people share stories about their personal experiences on more than 1.2 million charities and nonprofits. The GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Awards are the only awards for nonprofits determined by those who have direct experience with the charities – as donors, volunteers and recipients of aid. The complete list of 2017 Top Rated Nonprofits can be found here.
Yesh Tikvah is a non-profit organization providing financial assistance to members of the greater Cleveland community who require mental health services.
We operate with professionalism, discretion, and sensitivity. Our unique services have earned the participation of mental health professionals, legal counsel, rabbinical advisors and lay leaders.
“For individuals and families suffering in silence…there is hope.”
What You Need to Know About Cleveland Clinic and CareSource Possibly Terminating Their Contract
from Gesher – The Cleveland Benefits and Resource Center
Cleveland Clinic and CareSource Could Terminate Their Contract – What you need to know
If you are eligible for Medicaid, and Caresource is your Managed Care provider (MCP), you may have received a letter stating that The Cleveland Clinic and CareSource will be terminating their contract as of September 1st.
Gesher would like to remind you about the following:
- We are still hopeful that Clinic & CareSource will reach an agreement before September 1st. Both parties have expressed hope that they will come to an agreement. CareSource was legally obligated to send out those letters to their members, but it does not mean that this is final.
- Open enrollment is NOW OPEN
open in Novemberwhere you can change to another MCP. There are other plans which the Clinic will take. Call 800 324 8680 ext. 4 to switch. See the ratings for Medicaid Providers here. - Anyone who is in a course of treatment at the Clinic like chemotherapy (see letter below for more details and examples) will be able to continue to receive care at the Clinic for another 90 days after the contract ends.
- If you decide you want to change MCPs not during open enrollment you may be able to change your MCP as long as Medicaid agrees you have just cause.
Read the CareSource Letter here.
Read the FAQs from the Cleveland Clinic here.
Gesher will continue to update you about any changes or progress.
This information is made available by Gesher for educational purpose only; it is not legal advice.
CJN Article Reports on Growth of Local Frum Schools and Community
From the Cleveland Jewish News article “Orthodox Jewish schools see ‘dramatic growth’” by Amanda Koehn
As educators and students prepare for a new school year, local Jewish day schools are seeing changes in terms of renovations, new campuses and new programs. The schools predict continued growth in enrollment, primarily focused in the Orthodox community.
With an influx of Orthodox families moving to the Cleveland area for reasonably-priced homes, quality day schools and one of the strongest state voucher programs in the country to help families pay for education, the schools’ leaders are working to accommodate rising student populations this year and in the future.
Click to view the full article which has a graph of the schools’ enrollment trends as well as a short synopsis about each school.
Ohio Tax Free Weekend, August 4 Through August 6
Mark your calendars for Ohio Tax free weekend in August. http://www.tax.ohio.gov/sales_and_use/salestaxholiday.aspx
Starts Friday, August 4, 2017 at 12:00 a.m. and ends on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 11:59 p.m.
During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use tax:
- Clothing priced at $75 per item or less;
- School supplies priced at $20 per item or less; and
- School instructional material priced at $20 per item or less.
Did you know: (http://www.tax.ohio.gov/sales_and_use/salestaxholiday/holidayfaq.aspx)
- School and athletic uniforms are included
- Costumes (but not the masks if sold separably) are included (think Purim!)
- Diapers are included!!!
- The exemption applies to items selling for $75 or less. If an item of clothing sells for more than $75, tax is due on the entire selling price.
- Reference books, reference maps and globes, textbooks, and workbooks are included
- Qualified items sold to consumers by mail, telephone, e-mail, or Internet shall qualify for the sales tax (read the FAQ regarding additional details)
- The sales tax holiday is set by law and all vendors must comply.
Yesh Tikvah Named “2017 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits
Yesh Tikvah announced today it has been named a “2017 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.
Yesh Tikvah provides financial assistance to the Jewish community in Cleveland, saving marriages, families and lives.
“We are honored to be named a 2017 Top-Rated Nonprofit,” says Dr. Meir Pollack, Chairman of the YT Board of Directors. We are proud of our accomplishments this year, including expanding
services to children.
The Top-Rated Nonprofit Award is the based on the rating and number of reviews that Yesh Tikvah received from volunteers, donors and aid recipients.
One of our clients posted this review, “If I had not heard about the great work being done by Yesh Tikvah I shudder to think how much further my downward spiral would have continued. This is an amazing and (unfortunately) necessary organization, and I am confident that the lives of those whom YT has helped would presently be impossibly bleak if it were not for their aid”. (Click to view full review of Yesh Tikvah. Write your own review here.)
“Yesh Tikvah is a great example of a nonprofit making a real difference in their community,” said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits, “Their award is well-deserved recognition not only of their work, but the tremendous support they receive, as shown by the many outstanding reviews they have received from people who have direct experience working with Yesh Tikvah”.
GreatNonprofits is the leading website where people share stories about their personal experiences on more than 1.2 million charities and nonprofits. The GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Awards are the only awards for nonprofits determined by those who have direct experience with the charities – as donors, volunteers and recipients of aid. The complete list of 2017 Top Rated Nonprofits can be found at: http://greatnonprofits.org/awards/browse/Campaign:Year2017/Issue:All/Page:1
Yesh Tikvah is a non-profit organization providing financial assistance to members of the greater Cleveland community who require mental health services.
We operate with professionalism, discretion, and sensitivity. Our unique services have earned the participation of mental health professionals, legal counsel, rabbinical advisors and lay leaders.
“For individuals and families suffering in silence…there is hope.”
Updated – What You Need to Know About Cleveland Clinic and CareSource Possibly Terminating Their Contract
from Gesher – The Cleveland Benefits and Resource Center
Cleveland Clinic and CareSource Could Terminate Their Contract – What you need to know
If you are eligible for Medicaid, and Caresource is your Managed Care provider (MCP), you may have received a letter stating that The Cleveland Clinic and CareSource will be terminating their contract as of September 1st.
Gesher would like to remind you about the following:
- We are still hopeful that Clinic & CareSource will reach an agreement before September 1st. Both parties have expressed hope that they will come to an agreement. CareSource was legally obligated to send out those letters to their members, but it does not mean that this is final.
- Open enrollment is NOW OPEN
open in Novemberwhere you can change to another MCP. There are other plans which the Clinic will take. Call 800 324 8680 ext. 4 to switch. See the ratings for Medicaid Providers here. - Anyone who is in a course of treatment at the Clinic like chemotherapy (see letter below for more details and examples) will be able to continue to receive care at the Clinic for another 90 days after the contract ends.
- If you decide you want to change MCPs not during open enrollment you may be able to change your MCP as long as Medicaid agrees you have just cause.
Read the CareSource Letter here.
Read the FAQs from the Cleveland Clinic here.
Gesher will continue to update you about any changes or progress.
This information is made available by Gesher for educational purpose only; it is not legal advice.
What You Need to Know About Cleveland Clinic and CareSource Possibly Terminating Their Contract
from Gesher – The Cleveland Benefits and Resource Center
Cleveland Clinic and CareSource Could Terminate Their Contract – What you need to know
If you are eligible for Medicaid, and Caresource is your Managed Care provider (MCP), you may have received a letter stating that The Cleveland Clinic and CareSource will be terminating their contract as of September 1st.
Gesher would like to remind you about the following:
- We are still hopeful that Clinic & CareSource will reach an agreement before September 1st. Both parties have expressed hope that they will come to an agreement. CareSource was legally obligated to send out those letters to their members, but it does not mean that this is final.
- Open enrollment is in November where you can change to another MCP. There are other plans which the Clinic will take.
- Anyone who is in a course of treatment at the Clinic like chemotherapy (see letter below for more details and examples) will be able to continue to receive care at the Clinic for another 90 days after the contract ends.
- If you decide you want to change MCPs not during open enrollment you may be able to change your MCP as long as Medicaid agrees you have just cause.
Read the CareSource Letter here.
Read the FAQs from the Cleveland Clinic here.
Gesher will continue to update you about any changes or progress.
This information is made available by Gesher for educational purpose only; it is not legal advice.
Ohio Tax Free Weekend, August 4 Through August 6
Mark your calendars for Ohio Tax free weekend in August. http://www.tax.ohio.gov/sales_and_use/salestaxholiday.aspx
Starts Friday, August 4, 2017 at 12:00 a.m. and ends on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 11:59 p.m.
During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use tax:
- Clothing priced at $75 per item or less;
- School supplies priced at $20 per item or less; and
- School instructional material priced at $20 per item or less.
Did you know: (http://www.tax.ohio.gov/sales_and_use/salestaxholiday/holidayfaq.aspx)
- School and athletic uniforms are included
- Costumes (but not the masks if sold separably) are included (think Purim!)
- Diapers are included!!!
- The exemption applies to items selling for $75 or less. If an item of clothing sells for more than $75, tax is due on the entire selling price.
- Reference books, reference maps and globes, textbooks, and workbooks are included
- Qualified items sold to consumers by mail, telephone, e-mail, or Internet shall qualify for the sales tax (read the FAQ regarding additional details)
- The sales tax holiday is set by law and all vendors must comply.
David Neuman in News 5 Segment Offering Electricity Safety Tipes
Please note, because of the news story this segment is in connection with, it may not be appropriate for everyone.
Bikur Cholim Health & Safety Fair (CJN)
View full article at Cleveland Jewish News:
Bikur Cholim of Cleveland’s Children’s Health and Safety Fair June 25 at Green Road Synagogue in Beachwood will feature hands-on exhibits and seminars for families and children. This will be the third Children’s Health and Safety Fair organized by Dr. Giela Gellis, who said each of the previous ones were attended by more than 1,000 people.
Ohio Tax Free Weekend, August 4 Through August 6
Mark your calendars for Ohio Tax free weekend in August. http://www.tax.ohio.gov/sales_and_use/salestaxholiday.aspx
Starts Friday, August 4, 2017 at 12:00 a.m. and ends on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 11:59 p.m.
During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use tax:
- Clothing priced at $75 per item or less;
- School supplies priced at $20 per item or less; and
- School instructional material priced at $20 per item or less.
Did you know: (http://www.tax.ohio.gov/sales_and_use/salestaxholiday/holidayfaq.aspx)
- School and athletic uniforms are included
- Costumes (but not the masks if sold separably) are included (think Purim!)
- Diapers are included!!!
- The exemption applies to items selling for $75 or less. If an item of clothing sells for more than $75, tax is due on the entire selling price.
- Reference books, reference maps and globes, textbooks, and workbooks are included
- Qualified items sold to consumers by mail, telephone, e-mail, or Internet shall qualify for the sales tax (read the FAQ regarding additional details)
- The sales tax holiday is set by law and all vendors must comply.
NCSY First Annual Cow Raffle Winners!
CONGRATULATIONS to Matthew Faigen and Elyssa Brent Faigen, Nati Klein and Chany Klein and Steve and Jodie Goldman on being our first annual Cow Raffle Winners!
Thank you to the entire community for helping us raise CRUCIAL funds to help our teens go to Israel this summer!
Graco Recalling Harnesses from More than 25,000 My Ride 65 Car Seats
Graco’s announcement of recall includes the following:
While waiting for a replacement kit, consumers may continue to use the My Ride 65 convertible car seats.
NHTSA’s announcement of recall
Article from Syracuse.com:
Graco is recalling over 25,000 car seats due to harness webbing that could fail to restrain children in crashes.
The recall includes certain models of the company’s My Ride 65 convertible car seats, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The models include:
- 1871689
- 1908152
- 1813074
- 1872691
- 1853478
- 1877535
- 1813015
- 1794334
The problem with the seats’ webbing was uncovered during mandated testing, according to Graco. The webbing did not meet federal requirements for breaking strength and could tear, according to NHTSA.
The affected car seats were made from May 16, 2014 to Aug. 1, 2014, Graco said.
The company plans to notify consumers affected by the recall and provide replacement kits with new harnesses and installation instructions. Owners can continue to use their car seats while waiting for replacement harnesses, according to Graco.
There have been no injuries associated with the recall, the company said.
Graco is expected to begin sending out replacement kits in July, according to NHTSA.
Yesh Tikvah Earns National Alliance on Mental Health Award
Yesh Tikvah received Cultural Competence in Mental Health award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Cleveland. The award is given to a mental health organization that demonstrates understanding of their clients’ cultural needs in addressing mental health.
Rabbi Reisman’s Motzei Shabbos Navi Shiur – Time Changes to 10:30pm this Week
WhatsApp Outages
As of 6:20pm WhatsApp is down for many users in various locations.
The Friends of Heights Libraries Spring Mega Sale, May 4 -7
It’s back and better than ever! The Friends of Heights Libraries Spring Mega Sale, May 4-7.
SPECIAL SNEAK PREVIEW Thursday Evening May 4, from 5:00 to 8:45 p.m. ONLY for FRIENDS Members & $10 INSTANT NEW Memberships holders. Don’t forget to bring your membership card. Instant new memberships for $10 will be available at the door.
The sale continues Friday, May 5, through Sunday, May 7,and is open to all. All adult books are $1, except small paperbacks which are 10/$1. Audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs are $1, children’s and teen’s books are 2/$1. A wonderful selection of new “Specials” are individually priced.
SUNDAY May 7 is clearance day. A bag of books for $4!
You can’t beat these prices! And you can’t beat supporting your library!
The Friends of Heights Libraries Spring Mega Sale, May 4 -7
It’s back and better than ever! The Friends of Heights Libraries Spring Mega Sale, May 4-7.
SPECIAL SNEAK PREVIEW Thursday Evening May 4, from 5:00 to 8:45 p.m. ONLY for FRIENDS Members & $10 INSTANT NEW Memberships holders. Don’t forget to bring your membership card. Instant new memberships for $10 will be available at the door.
The sale continues Friday, May 5, through Sunday, May 7,and is open to all. All adult books are $1, except small paperbacks which are 10/$1. Audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs are $1, children’s and teen’s books are 2/$1. A wonderful selection of new “Specials” are individually priced.
SUNDAY May 7 is clearance day. A bag of books for $4!
You can’t beat these prices! And you can’t beat supporting your library!
Rabbi Reisman’s Motzei Shabbos Navi Shiur – Time Changes to 10:15pm this Week
Rabbi Reisman’s Motzei Shabbos Navi Shiur – Time Changes to 10:00pm this Week
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