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Construction starts on Fenwick Road park in University Heights

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fenwick(Cleveland.com)(Update: On July 24th a grand opening celebration was held to debut the new park. It is located between Fenwick and Saybrook, and Faversham and Silsby. Story below is an older story.)

Construction has started on a 6.5-acre park off Fenwick Road, the city’s first significant recreational project in 20 years.

“It’s going to introduce an asset to the city that we don’t currently have,” Mayor Susan Infeld said. “It’s the type of amenity most people would expect to find in a community of homes, such as ours.”

In August, City Council hired Cavanaugh Building Corp. of Copley Township to build the park. To pay for it, voters approved a $1.8 million bond issue in November 2014. Property owners will repay the debt over 15 years, at a cost of about $25 a year on each $100,000 of home value.

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Sifting the Makom HaMikdash By Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff

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(RabbiKaganoff.com)

Recently, someone asked me a shaylah that involves what is probably one of the most heart-breaking issues I was ever asked. The question was: “Are there any halachic issues involved in sifting through the earth removed by the Waqf from the Makom HaMikdash?”

 

To explain this shaylah, I will first explain what has happened, then discuss the halachic issues involved — and finally explain the answers. There is also a fascinating halachic-architectural issue that I noticed while studying photographs of the Moslem construction, which I will discuss at the end of this article.

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Camp Pardes Update!

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There are still a few spots left for boys entering 2-6 for weeks 5-8 (July 25-August 19) and we are now opening registration for boys entering 7th grade August 1-19. In case you haven’t heard Camp Pardes is having a great summer thanks to our awesome staff and the best facilities in town including 3 baseball fields – yes, we play a few games of softball every week – 2 basketball courts, new game room and Notre Dame swimming. Trips coming up will include Zip City, Wild Water Kingdom, and (for 5th-7th graders) an overnight!

Taking Back the Campus: A Community Conversation

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Email-banner_Taking_Back_CampusAnti-Israel and anti-Semitic activities are increasing on college campuses across America. Are you concerned? 

Join us for an in-depth discussion on how the Israel on Campus Coalition (ICC) is growing its network to respond to threats. ICC Executive Director, Jacob Baime, leads the conversation with a look back at successes and failures nationally, and a look ahead for life on campus here in Ohio.

Open to the community. All are welcome to attend.

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Inspired by Wolf’s invocation

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(Letter to Editor in the Cleveland Jewish News)

The invocation that Rabbi Ari Wolf gave at the Republican National Convention July 18 was inspiring to all who seek peace on earth.

Back in the ‘80s and ‘90s, I was in charge of the Cleveland Police Stress Unit (employee assistance unit). Ari volunteered as a chaplain. He and his brother, Rabbi Sruly Wolf, were an important component of the unit.

He created a much-needed dynamic cultural advantage. Wow, a mostly Catholic, Protestant, Irish police force and rabbis. These two forces from God made it work.

They cared. I mean cared about everybody. I guess that’s what God wanted. Both of these rabbis have made life a little better, for Cleveland, police officers and officers’ families. Now, again, Rabbi Ari Wolf has taken his message of love to millions. Not bad, not bad at all.

Bob Zak

Cleveland

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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