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(RabbiKaganoff.com)

Last week, we began a discussion of bishul akum problems that can happen in the comfort of one’s home. We now continue our discussion…

Commuter crisis

Mrs. Goldman* is stuck in a typical commuter predicament. The traffic is not moving, and it is well past the time that she should be putting up supper. She calls the non-Jewish babysitter, Jenny, to apologize for the delay and asks her to find something in the freezer to warm and serve the kids. Jenny finds some blintzes, places them on ceramic cookware and pops them into the toaster oven. That evening, when Rabbi Goldman returns from Kollel, Mrs. Goldman tells him about her frustrating commute home. Rabbi Goldman realizes that they may now have a kashrus concern in their house.

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(Hakhel)

We asked the OU for a listing of Brachos ofCascadianFarm cereals under their supervision and we are grateful for their reply.

“The following Cascadian Farm Cereals are Ha’odama and Borei Nefashos:Fruit & Nut Granola, Berry Cobler Granola, Cinnamon Raisin Granola, Oats & Honey Granola, Ancient Grains Granola, French Vanilla Almond Granola, Maple Brown Sugar Granola and Dark Chocolate Almond Granola.

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(Hakhel)

For those who did not hear of HaRav Chaim Kanievsky, Shlita’s reaction to the tragedy, these were his words after an initial period of silence: “Shezachu HaBachurim, Hashem Yinkom Damam, L’Zechus Gedolah Me’od Vechizuk HaGadol VeHahishorirus VeHakabalos HaTovos Shekiblu Ahm Yisrael B’Zechusam. Zehu Zechus Gedolah Me’od.” HaRav Kanievsky repeated these thoughts several times. (Translation: The boys will merit, may Hashem avenge their blood, on behalf of the great merit and encouragement and tremendous inspiration, acceptances of new good deeds, that the nation of Israel accepted upon themselves – that this should be for the boys a great merit.”  )

 “Yeisheiv Badad V’Yidom—let one sit in solitude and be submissive” (Eicha 3:28): We should consider–and act upon–something we can now do personally as a zechus for them, whether it be the study of Mishnayos, the giving of Tzedaka, and/or a personal act of Teshuvah.

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Tragically, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s planned community vigil is now a memorial. Please join us in mourning for the three kidnapped boys. The memorial will be tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Mandel Jewish Community Center (Stonehill Auditorium) located at 26001 South Woodland Road in Beachwood.

Parking will be available at the Mandel JCC and overflow parking will take place at The Temple-Tifereth Israel. No backpacks or large purses, please.

For more information, visit www.jewishcleveland.org or call 216-593-2900 ext. 227.