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This is not a merger, and not regionalization

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newspaperEd: The following article from the Heights Observer offers some new information on the proposed UH-SH fire merger. Again community members are encouraged to learn more and get involved in this important process.

(Heights Observer)

by Anita Kazarian

On Thursday, Feb. 07, University Heights (UH) resident Anita Kazarian interviewed John Novosielski, president of Local 974 of the International Association of Fire Fighters. Kazarian’s questions and questions and Novosielski’s responses follow.

Q: One hundred percent of University Heights firefighters are trained as paramedics or emergency medical services. Is this true of Shaker Heights firefighters?

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Chef Dave’s Catering Purim Seudah – All You Can Eat Buffet Dinner

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This is a reminder that the deadline for the early-bird discount for Purim Seudah is this Sunday, 2/10. You can make a reservation by  calling (216) 370-7367 x2 or going online to chefdavescatering.com/reservation/purim-seudah or by emailing larry@chefdavescatering.biz.

You make a reservation as early as 4:00. This is a change from the flyer which is 4:30.

 

 

Lahav – Coming To Visit Cleveland

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לוגו להבRabbi Akiva Houghtling, director of the largest outreach and achdus building organization in Eretz Yisrael that you’ve probably never heard about is coming to Cleveland to raise awareness and support.

Few people have heard of a law in Israel that requires over 25,000 non-religious Jewish couples to learn Torah with frum people EVERY year.  Although in the past these forced meetings have been more a recipe for disaster rather than an opportunity for success, Lahav is turning this around!  But let’s start at the beginning…

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Baruch Dayan Ha’emes

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Malka Greenstein of Israel, sister of  Helen Berger and Ignatz Strulovits. Shiva is at the Strulovits home, 23749 Wendover Drive, Beachwood until Friday afternoon.  Shiva hours are 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There are no minyanim at the Shiva house.

May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Ha’Makom yenachem eschem b’soch she’ar avay’lay Tzion v’Yerushalayim.

This Purim – Have The Megillah Come To You!

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Megillah.mew.orangeThis Purim the Megillah Reading Will Come To Your Home, Office, Party, or Other Location!Available in CH, UH and Beachwood + more!

Are you not able to get to a shul to hear the Megillah this Purim? Do you know someone who is homebound?

Have a Megillah Reading come to you this Purim for only $36.

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AllergyFreeKosher Store

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It is never too early to start looking for Pesach products if you have allergies or other health issues, not only due to availability but due to price – this stuff can be vary pricy. AllergyFreeKosher has a lot of hard-to-find products at generally good prices.

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New Series Highlighting the Aaron Garber Library

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pile-of-books_jpgIlka Gordon, librarian at the Aaron Garber Library has kindly volunteered to write a series of articles on the holdings and special features of this library, especially aspects that may be useful to the Orthodox community.

Aaron Garber Library ( located in the former Siegal College building), is open to the Jewish community.  We are an academic library housing over 46,000 books, CDs and periodicals in Hebrew, Aramaic, Yiddish and English.  We have a large collection of seforim such as several editions of the Talmud Bavli, the Yerushalmi, Mishnayot and many other seforim which will be featured in our bi-weekly library list.  Every two weeks, we will highlight five books from our collection, usually new books. We welcome you to the library, one of the Jewish community’s great resources. We hope you enjoy this new addition to the Newsletter. Please stop by and explore Cleveland’s Jewish treasure for yourself.

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House for Sale in UH – 2564 South Green Rd

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Back on the market through no fault of its own and better than before. Carpet has been removed to expose beautiful hard wood floors, rooms have been freshly painted. Some rooms are awaiting your touch. Mostly newer windows. Great location!  4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 1/2 bath. Attached garage. Prime location near shuls.

Learn more at the official Howard Hanna listing or contact Allison Harris, realtor Office: (216) 831-9310, Mobile: (216) 407-6285, or by email.

Another Disappointment from the CJN about the Messianics

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As posted previously, the Cleveland Jewish News accepted a paid ad for a movie produced by and about Messianics. There has been a significant response from the community expressing disappointment with this decision. In subsequent issues, the CJN did print two letters from concerned community members who explained why this was such a bad decision, according to all Jewish groups across the spectrum,  and how the Messianic group is so dangerous to the survival of Klal Yisroel.

However, it is of great concern that rather than apologize, the CJN also published this week a letter entitled ‘CJN praised for taking ad,’ from the very pastor who runs the Messianic “church” in which he attempts to argue why his group is part of the Jewish community and how there is nothing wrong this film since it features “Jewish” people in the story line. Click here to view a copy.

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Swimming Lessons For Girls

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Sundays from 2:00 -4:00pm. Ages 3-12 years old.
At The YMCA, 5000 Mayfield Rd.

April 7-28th, May 5th & 19th. No Lessons May 12th. $42 for the 6 week session.

Lessons given by Female Swimming Instructors – Only 5 or 6 girls per group

Each ½ hour lesson will have 3 swimming levels – Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced.

To register:

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Shaker Heights, University Heights firefighters union leaders say cities not listening to them

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The leaders of the Shaker Heights and University Heights firefighters unions both believe their cities’ administrations are not listening to them concerning issues they have with the proposed merger of the two cities’ fire departments.

Marty O’Neill, president of the Shaker Heights firefighters union, IAFF Local 516, and John Novosielski, president of the University Heights firefighters union, IAFF Local 974, both said they were not informed until Feb. 1 the mayors of those two cities had signed a memorandum of understanding to form a council of governments for the purpose of merging the fire departments.

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Torah Life February Raffle

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kollelrafflefebFor the whole year starting this January, Torah LIFE (Learning is For Everyone) Kollel of Cleveland Heights, under the leadership of Rabbi Boruch Hirschfeld, will be hosting a monthly raffle! We will be raffling off fantastic prizes worth 500- 1000 dollars every month.For ONLY $6.55 a month or $72 a year you can be entered into the raffle every month and you will have the zechus of supporting Torah. This month’s raffle is a Frigidaire Freezer stocked with food. Click on our new website for more details and to purchase your tickets! Visit www.clevelandkollel.com to find out about the month’s prize and about the winners! Mazel Tov to Fayge Rozen for winning the January raffle-a leather couch from Sheraton Furniture!

Giant Eagle Nixes Foodperks Program

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GiantEagle(Ed: Not the FuelPerks program, but it’s still kinda complicated what program to use at the gas pump. Basically if you have accumulated Fuel Perks (.10 every $50 spent) then use those at Get Go but if you have none left, you can still scan your Advantage card and take advantage of the new .03 off every gallon program regardless of accumulate rewards. )

The food and gas retailer Giant Eagle will no longer offer its foodperks program to customers after Feb. 13.

The ending of the program comes as the company is now offering a 3-cent per gallon discount anytime customers swipe their Giant Eagle Advantage cards at GetGo gas stations.

Foodperks allowed GetGo customers to get discounts on food at Giant Eagle.

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In Harmony, Cleveland’s Women’s Band, Is Looking For Volunteers

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In Harmony, Cleveland’s women’s band, is looking for volunteers to help us in our upcoming concert , Sunday evening May 26th at Notre Dame College!

Women (post-high school): does your personality fit any of these?

  • Are organized and responsible
  • Are able to make phone calls or track calls for sponsorships
  • Enjoy shopping or running errands
  • Are good at managing committees
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Let ‘Creative Chocolates By ELG’ Enhance Your Purim Mishloach Monos

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Beautiful chocolates will enhance any mishloach monos basket. Chocolate Purim lollipops will thrill the children. We sell foil wrapped chocolate Purim gelt, colorful chocolate hamantaschen, colorful chocolate Purim masks and flags, chocolate smiley faces, sprinkled pretzels and yummy chocolate popcorn, even dipped Pashkez sandwich cookies topped with a Purim mask. Confections can be bagged individually, foil wrapped or used to enhance a cellophane wrapped tray. Foil wrapped Purim masks can be used for table candy at your Purim Seuda. Just call 216-321-1131.

Whole Foods and Amex $10 and $5 Bonus With Auto-reload

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You have to work a bit for this one but if you have an AMEX card and are a frequent Whole Foods shopper -why not?

Get a $10 bonus the first time when you auto-reload your Whole Foods Market gift card with $100 or more using any American Express card and then an additional $5 with every third $100 reload as often as you refill through 3/31/13.

Purchase a Whole Foods Market gift card, register your current Whole Foods Market gift card. Don’t have a gift card to reload? You can purchase a gift card online, or call 855-368-5361 or 512-542-3419 to purchase a digital one.

Instructions:

    1. Select the “Auto-Reload” option and schedule a reload amount of $100 or more with any American Express Card as your reload method  through 3/31/13.
    2. Receive a bonus of $10 on the Whole Foods Market gift card with the first reload.
    3. Receive an additional bonus of $5 on the Whole Foods Market gift card with every third reload of $100 or more after your initial one.
    Fine Print: Cardmembers who have enrolled in auto-reload of their Whole Foods Market gift card with a value of $100 or more will receive a bonus of $10 for the first reload, and $5 for every third reload of $100 or more after that through March 31, 2013. Bonuses only apply to the first Whole Foods Market gift card set up for reload with each American Express Card, even if you reload multiple Whole Foods Market gift cards. Cancellations of the auto-reload schedule will cancel the bonus schedule and make the American Express Card ineligible for further Whole Foods Market auto-reload bonuses. This offer valid when you sign up for auto reload with any American Express Credit or Charge Card. Whole Foods Market reserves the right to extend the promotion period. Fulfillment of the offer is the sole responsibility of the participating American Express merchant. Whole Foods Market gift card terms and conditions apply and are available at

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/gift-cards/gift-cards-faq

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