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The Mitzvah of “Duchening” – Birchas Kohanim By Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff

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(RabbiKaganoff.com)

 

In Parshas Naso, the Torah teaches about the beautiful mitzvah of Birchas Kohanim, wherein the kohanim are commanded to bless the people of Israel. This mitzvah is usually referred to by Ashkenazic Jews as “duchening” and by Sefardic Jews as Birchat Kohanim, or occasionally as Nesiyat Kapayim, which refers to the raising of hands that the kohanim do in order to recite the blessings.

Why Is This Mitzvah Called Duchening?

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Chef Dave’s Catering – Save 10% on Friday Orders

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For this Friday, 5/29: All orders over $100 will automatically receive 10% off. (**Chocolate Specialty Items excluded**)
Need customized challahs for your simcha? We can do it all, from 1 oz eggrolls to 8 pound braided challahs, and anywhere in between!
Check out the Specials and Specialty items in our online menu. Filter your search in our online menu for Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free items.

Quantities for some items may be limited, so don’t wait to place your order.
Place your order before Noon on Thursday to get the 10% off. Link to our take out menu >>
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An Appeal for Donations to Cover the Medical Expenses of Yonathan Linder

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linderDear Cleveland Residents,

I’m writing to you today to ask for financial support, emotional support or both.

As some of you know our son Yonathan, 25, had brain surgery for his severe epilepsy at the Cleveland Clinic in 2013, and recently another brain surgery. This surgery is not done yet in Israel. He has an implant called RNS that will reduce his seizures greatly, or in best case, eliminate them completely. The surgery was done on April 22 and the next appointment is on June 19th. After that he will have to come back to Cleveland Clinic every 6 weeks for 4­-6 times, depending on how he will response to the device.

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Help the Daughter of a Former Clevelander

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If you’re able, please consider helping a precious little girl, daughter of a former Clevelander, be able to get the help she needs for her dyslexia. She has made amazing progress this past year at a school that specializes in children with dyslexia. However, the tuition at the school is astronomical, way beyond what a typical family can afford. Her mother writes: “She has just had the best year of her life….She’s feeling great but she is years behind. She can’t go to a regular school, her needs are too great. What we have really been hoping for is just one more year at Jemicy We know she can’t stay there forever but if she could just have one more year of learning, of confidence, of skills building before being thrown back into regular classroom life, it would impact her forever.”
Currently, a donor will be matching all donations at 1.5…so every dollar you donate is really worth $2.50. Please consider taking part in this mitzvah! Links below:

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House for Sale – Cleveland Heights – Bendemeer Road

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20150507_120520My lovely Cleveland Heights home is now for sale.
It is a Tudor style tapestry brick structure built in 1935.
The builder, Mr Neff, reserved it for his own family. It has 8 rooms: 4 bedrooms, 2. 1 baths, living room, dining room, dinette, kitchen and library. There is a separate 2 car garage.  The house has a number of unusual features:  high ceilings, leaded glass windows, beveled mirrors, oak wood floors throughout the hose, 2 fire places, finished rec room.  There is a large laundry room and a pantry, as well as 2 additional storage rooms. The rooms have elegant woodwork throughout, beveled mirrors on walls as well as in closet doors.
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University Heights Home for Sale – 14388 Washington Blvd.

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marcieDon’t miss this meticulously maintained University Heights home! 3 Large bedrooms, one and a half bath, attached 2 car garage. Finished basement. Hardwood floors throughout. Newer carpet. Newer furnace. Newer roof and gutters with heating cables. Backyard completely fenced in with deck and sandstone patio. New concrete driveway. New garage door and opener. Newer hot water heater. Wood burning fire place. Eat in Kitchen! A must see! Great neighborhood, five minute walk to shuls. If interested contact, 216-905-0222.