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Yesh Tikvah Launches “Tikvah For Teens” Pilot Program

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yeshtikvagMany Chesed organizations exist to help with medical care, yet many times, mental health care is not included. We can’t push off care for a broken arm or appendicitis, but if a marriage is in trouble, it’s easier to push it aside then find money for treatment in a tight budget. Yesh Tikvah is an organization that brings hope to Clevelanders who need mental health care, but can’t afford it.

Up until now, Yesh Tikvah has served only clients 18 years or older. However, the need to serve teens in our community has been studied. In 2010, Dr. Mendel Singer, PhD., MPH did a survey of the three main schools serving the Orthodox community. Participants in the study answered questions about stress, depression, and living up to expectations.

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Help Wanted: Sales Associate

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Blums party goods looking for a sales associate to help with all aspects of a retail party store: Skills required: Merchandising, gift wrapping, customer service. Helpful to know Quickbooks/POS. Please call 216-509-2282

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Lois Davis Gives $1 Million to Support Hebrew Shelter Home’s At-Risk Families

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(Press Release) Lois Davis of Beachwood has created a $1 million endowment fund to support the Hebrew Shelter Home. Working with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and Jewish Family Service Association (JFSA), Davis established the fund to annually support the home’s capital improvements and programming for families who are homeless and/or victims of domestic violence.

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Now Accepting Nominations & Applications: 2016-2017 Saltzman Youth Panel

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(Jewish Federation of Cleveland)

Jewish high school juniors and seniors interested in strengthening the Jewish community and making the world a better place are encouraged to apply for the 2016-2017 Maurice Saltzman Youth Panel, a program of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. As a group, panelists recommend how to distribute up to $50,000 to programs in the Jewish and general communities. Participants will develop their leadership and group consensus skills as they learn about the philanthropic process and responding to community needs.

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Green Road Synagogue names Devorah Zeffren executive director

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(Cleveland Jewish News)

After a six-month search, Green Road Synagogue in Beachwood has hired Devorah Zeffren as its new executive director.

Zeffren most recently served as director of operations for IKAR Early Childhood Center, a Jewish preschool in Los Angeles, for 18 months. She will begin her duties Aug. 1.

She replaces Matt Klein, who stepped down in March after 2½ years as the Modern Orthodox shul’s executive director.

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Help Wanted: Caregivers at YABI

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Caregivers needed at Yabi Nursery and Child Care for the coming school year beginning August 22 in toddler classrooms : from 2:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. or 2:00 to 4:30. Position is to assist lead teacher in all classroom activities during the afternoon program. A wonderful opportunity to join a team of early childhood professionals. Call 216-932-7664 and ask for Linda if you are interested.

Vic’s Bricks – Masonry, Waterproofing, Concrete, and More

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VicsBricksAt Vic’s Bricks we offer an array of services-  masonry work (our specialty), concrete, waterproofing and commercial & residential cleaning. A one stop shop for all of your property maintenance needs. We keep your property up to code and looking good, while also helping you to save on expenses. Sinking stoops, crumbling outside steps are our specialty -tons of completed jobs in the Heights area.

Check out our website for more details, and see our excellent rating on Angie’s List .

We are a Beachwood- based Jewish family business and have been working in this community for more than 30 years. Excellent referrals are available upon request. Call Victor Newman at (216) 253-5958.

 

 

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