Recommended books that can be borrowed from the Aaron Garber Library, 26500 Shaker Boulevard. Library Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-4. Phone 216-212-4116. Ilka Gordon, On Site Director.

 Israel’s Clandestine Diplomacies edited by Clive Jones and Tore T. Petersen

For over sixty years Israel has been engaged in secret diplomacy.  Israel’s Clandestine Diplomacies reveals the up until now undisclosed episodes in Israel’s history.  For example, the relationship between theJewish Agency and Emir Abdullah of Transjordan 1922-39, oil diplomacy 1948-1957, and Abba Eban and the June 1967 War.

The Philosophical Quest of Philosophy, Ethics, Law and Halakhah by Rabbi J. David Bleich

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My father in law, Reb Zev Aryeh Solomon, A”H, exemplified all that a Torah true Jew should be.  He was conscientious about davening and extremely careful in his interpersonal relationships.  He was diligent in regards to learning and kevius itim.  From the inception of Kollel Torah Life until his last day, Reb Zev was involved on a daily basis, benefitting from his many chavrusas and shiurim.  Mostly, his positive character added to the atmosphere of our community.  The vacuum created by his untimely passing will not be easily filled.

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(Cleveland.com) UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — Sometimes it seems like the only end in sight to this winter is in the backup supply of road salt.

City Council discussed the apparent shortage of salt at its Feb. 3 meeting and issued profound thanks to neighboring Cleveland Heights for its recent “loan” of 600 tons of salt to help keep roads passable.

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