You’re invited to Yom Hazikaron: a special day of remembrance for those who lost their lives protecting the state of Israel.

Observe together in Hebrew and English to remember victims of war and terrorism. Join members of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to salute fallen comrades, and hear the powerful, personal story of an American family whose son currently serves in the IDF.

We hope you’ll join us for an evening of unity, prayer, and remembrance.

Backpacks and large purses are prohibited. [Read more…]

Thursday, May 8, 8:00 p.m., Cleveland, OH.

Yavneh High School, 2475 S. Green Road, Beachwood, OH. “Achieving Balance: G–d, Family and Work”.

The door soon will close on foreclosure-prevention assistance available through the “Save the Dream Ohio” program. April 30 is the deadline for homeowners to register and receive up to $35,000 in mortgage assistance.

Antoinette Smith, a foreclosure prevention specialist at Empowering and Strengthening Ohio’s People, or ESOP, a nonprofit HUD-certified housing counseling agency in Cleveland, called the program a lifeline for Ohioans who are struggling to stay in their homes.

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(Also seems Beachwood library has a Book Sale on May 2,3,4 too- double check!)

Volunteers have been sorting and boxing donated books for months, and the Friends of Heights Libraries storeroom is bursting at the seams—all in preparation for the group’s semiannual Mega Book Sale, May 1–4, at the Lee Road Library.

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(Cleveland.com)

A local shopping strip is about to get a new look. The strip on Warrensville Center Road that is home to, among others, the JM Mart and The Bagel Shoppe, will have its facade renovated this spring and summer.

Lewis Zipkin, head of Zipkin Properties, who has owned the strip for 20 years, said, “It will be a new look — contemporary with a traditional flavor. There will be complete renovations from one end to the other and we’re going to resurface the parking lot.

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We look forward to welcoming you to one of our largest fundraisers of the year on Sunday May 11 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.

As in previous years, most books, including a wide selection of seforim, childrens, fiction and non-fiction secular books will be priced at $2.00 or less!

The location continues to be at Heights Jewish Center Synagogue, 14270 Cedar Road, at the corner of Cedar and Wrenford, in University Heights. There is ample free parking in the back.

For more information, please contact us at 216-501-0625 or e-mail booksale@hjcs.org. Web Site >>