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Oakwood Commons will bring change, but how remains unclear

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It’s been more than two years since Lyndhurst-based First Interstate Properties announced its intent to turn the Oakwood Country Club, a former private Jewish country club that straddled South Euclid and Cleveland Heights, into Oakwood Commons, a mix of retail, residential and green space.

While progress has been made on the South Euclid side of things – including plans for a Walmart Supercenter on that city’s 62 acres – plans for 92 acres in Cleveland Heights remain largely on the drawing board.

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Zenni Optical Memorial Day Sale

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zennilogoZenni Optical, a popular source for very cheap glasses which are shipped from overseas and typically run in the teens for a pair including lenses and frames is now running a special sale in which shipping is totally free! Order before Monday 11:59pm! No promo code required. Its a great source for super cheap backup glasses and kids glasses or maybe even your regular pair.

Cleveland Heights Police Bike Auction

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bikeThroughout the year, the Cleveland Heights police rally up stolen and abandoned bikes across the city. If they can’t find the owner, they’re required by law to hold an auction to sell the bikes to the public.

Thursday May 30th at 6:00pm, Lower Level of the Police Department – rear of City Hall. Questions? Contact the Community Response Team at (216) 291-4225. Cash only. Dated moved from Saturday (usual) to Thursday as a courtesy to the community. Open to residents of other communities besides Cleveland Heights.

Mazel tov – Bris!

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Rabbi and Mrs. Shlomo Malcmacher will imy’H be making a Bris at Khal Yereim on Tuesday morning.   Davening at 7:30 followed by the bris at 8:15.

Keep Your School Safe – A Guide for North American Jewish Schools

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In light of recent events, there can no longer be any doubt that all parents must encourage and maximize safety in their children’s school. The essential new guide, Keep Your School Safe (KYSS), is currently en route to all Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Community Day schools. The guide helps schools conduct a thorough security review to assist them to carefully evaluate and improve school safety. This guide is published in memory of the faculty and students of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, as well as the victims of the Boston Marathon terror attack.

Halachos of Sheva Brachos (Marriage Feast)

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With Chasuna (wedding) season upon us, it becomes necessary to once again review the Halachos of Sheva Brachos, so that we can be better guided when attending a Sheva Brachos Seudah, or being asked to be the “Panim Chadoshos”. We present below several such Halachos, as excerpted from the Sefer Oholei Yeshurun by Rabbi Aharon Felder, Shlita.  As always, one should consult with his Rav or Posek for a final P’sak or in the case of any doubt:

 1.  If a Chasuna occurs near sh’kia and the meal cannot begin on the same day (before sunset), then the seven days begin on the following day (i.e. the day of the actual Chasuna meal).

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New Director of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Ohio Chapter

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FIDFLOGOPNGLane Schlessel, of Lyndhurst, Ohio, has been appointed the new Director of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Ohio Chapter. Lane will assume the role beginning June 1, 2013.

Lane is a highly experienced manager and director. Over the past 30 years, he has served in various senior positions with BBYO Inc., located in Washington, DC.  Since 1998, he served as the National Director of Passport Travel Programs at the organization, and for the past 5 years he has also served as Development Consultant. He has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from St. Louis University, and also serves as City Councilman for Lyndhurst, Ohio.

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Got MILK?

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Word is that Dave’s is out of Cholov Yisroel milk but Shimon’s has over 60 for purchase!

Fitness for Women – Pilates and Yoga at Mika’s Wig Boutique

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Nancy’s Yoga class will begin in May, Wednesday mornings 10:30-11:30 AM. We appreciate your understanding that pre-registration is required. For more information, please call Nancy at 216.406.5766.

To schedule your Pilates experience, please call Gloria at 216.288.1954.

These classes will be held at Mika’s Wig Boutique for Women. 2199 Green Road • University Heights OH 44121 • 216.382.2954

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Jaffa Oranges With O-U Now In Local Stores

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Delicious Jaffa Oranges from Israel are not hard to find in stores but the kosher consumer has generally stayed away from these due to concerns about maasros and trumos (tithing), orla (tree age before eating fruit), and  shviis (Sabbatical year prohibition). It is important to note that there are many guides available  in print or in audio formats that will help the consumer to deal with these issues and eat these fruits in a fairly easy way and in so doing help the Israeli economy.

But, now there is an easier way, buy Jaffa oranges with a hechsher (O-U) and all of these concerns are no longer. This 5lb box was bought at the Cleveland Heights Zagara’s store. In this day an age of Israeli boycotts, it would not hurt to mention to the store that you appreciate them carrying Israeli products.

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