Mazel tov – Engagement
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Alexander Charlop and Ms. Esther Bajnon on their recent engagement. The whole Cleveland community wishes them many simchos!
The Origins and Meanings of Ashkenazic Last Names
(JewishCurrents.org) (Ed: This article has a nice summary of common “Jewish” surnames and their origins and meanings, interesting but not authoritative.)
Ashkenazic Jews were among the last Europeans to take family names. Some German-speaking Jews took last names as early as the 17th century, but the overwhelming majority of Jews lived in Eastern Europe and did not take last names until compelled to do so. The process began in the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1787 and ended in Czarist Russia in 1844.
Inside Stam; An insider reveals the answers to all the questions you should ask when purchasing or maintaining Tefillin, Mezuzos, Megillos, Sifrei Torah and Nevi’im
Rabbi Reuvain Mendlowitz, has recently released the book, “Inside Stam: A Complete Buyer’s Guide”. This sefer, as its name implies, is an unprecedented and outstanding presentation of all Sta”m related issues. Among the topics covered is the purchase of tefillin, the manufacturing of klaf, the construction of battim, along with detailed explanations on where mezuzos are needed (and where they’re not!) and this all done by answering in great details dozens of the most popular STA”M questions that people ask. There is also a Sefer Torah buyer’s guide even.
Agudath Off Day Yom Iyun December 25th 2013
Sheloshim and Initiation of Kesivas Sefer Torah for R’ Dovid Makalsky, z”l
Chef Dave’s Catering Sushi
We will be again be offering Sushi for takeout this week on our regular schedule. Takeout times will be from 5-7PM on Tuesday and 12-2PM on Friday. Please try to have your orders in by 8PM tonight for Tuesday, and 8PM on Wednesday for Friday. Orders received after those times will be filled based on availability. Check out our Sushi Menu here >>
– All sushi is made fresh that day, but is refrigerated before pickup. For maximum enjoyment, we recommend leaving your sushi out for 45 minutes to an hour and not eating it straight out of the refrigerator. If you have any special requests, just let us know and we’ll do our best to take care of it.
Should I Recite Ga’al Yisrael Aloud?
By Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff (RabbiKaganoff.com)
Question #1: As a child in shul, I noticed that shortly before the Shemoneh esrei was begun, some of the older European Jews would wait before reciting the words “Shirah chadasha” until the chazzan completed the entire beracha and said “Ga’al Yisrael.” They would answer “Amen” to the chazzan’s beracha, then complete the beracha themselves and begin the Shemoneh esrei. I no longer see anyone doing this. Were they following a correct procedure?
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Cloud 9 Maternity After Chanukah Sale!!
Irene Marocco, LISW-S, LICDC-S – Experienced Professional Counselor
Experienced, professional counselor offering therapy for individual, couples teens and families.
Specializing in counseling with Orthodox families.Confidential.
Most insurances accepted.Fee adjustments available. 216-386-1065
A+ Solutions Presents Appreciating Your Child’s Individuality
We are pleased to announce that A+ Solutions is now a CEU provider for the State of Ohio, Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board. Our first CEU program is Tuesday, January 14, 2014 “Appreciating Your Child’s Individuality”: How Temperamental Differences Affect Young Children”will count for 1 CEU credit.
Paper or Plastic: What Have You Got to Lose?
The recent breach of 40 million credit and debit card numbers at Target has begun to make people question the security of their information and money in a new way, especially to consider using credit cards instead of debit cards.
Paper or Plastic: What Have You Got to Lose? is an in-depth analysis written by the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse that explains the pros and cons of debit and credit as well as what your rights are, and what to do if your information has been either used or compromised. It is definitely a good read to make sure that you are prepared.
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Frances Steiner, mother of Joseph Steiner. The funeral will be on Monday, Dec. 23 at 1:00 pm at Berkowitz-Kumin. Burial will be at Zion Memorial Park, Green Rd. Synagogue Section. Shiva will be at the Steiner home, 2562 Elmhurst in Beachwood until Sunday morning. Details below:
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Torah LIFE Raffle December 2013 – Gruga Manager Chair and Oreck VersaVac
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For a free no-obligation quote or to sign up and start saving $$$ call Suri Goldman @ 216-339-2006 or email surig@censtarenergy.com.Who doesn’t want to save money on their Dominion gas bill?! Commercial accounts are welcome and have reduced rates.
JLC Presents The Jew and His Torah
Women’s Division Cedar – Green Kollel Woman to Woman Heart to Heart – Raising Happy & Balanced Children
Drowning in the Internet? Guard Your Eyes – Tools for Breaking Free
University Heights – Home for Sale 2462 Claver Road
Now up for sale is a beautiful 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home, laundry room on the first floor, new siding, 2 year old furnace/air conditioner. Great location. 2462 Claver Road, University Heights. Contac t216 464 0462 or 440 487 8882 or by email: thel2462@sbcglobal.net.
Peninim of Cleveland – Revealing the Beauty Within
This past spring, we gathered for a beautiful and inspirational evening with Chavi Bauman, l’ilui nishmas Becky Charlop a”h. Rabbi Charlop had requested, and very much encouraged us, to have continued learning groups in this area, lzecher nishmas. It has taken us some time and we’ve been working very hard… b”H, we are very excited and ready to launch “Peninim of Cleveland”!
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes
We regret to inform you of the passing of Francis Steiner, Faige Bas Yaakov, mother of Joseph Steiner and Bonnie Zitter of Teaneck. Details to follow.
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
How Helen Thomas Made Me a Better Jew – An Evening With David Nesenoff
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Help Wanted: Asst Nursery Teacher
An assistant teacher position is available at Torah Nursery. For more information, please contact Chemda Jacobs @ 216.381.3900 / 216.321.6937 or e-mail to torahnursery@yahoo.com
(LocalJewishNews continues to try to do its part to assist community members to find employment by offering free help wanted ads to community businesses and organizations. So if you have a position to fill, let us know. Check out other job offerings in our New Classifieds Section)
JFX BOYS CLUB in Telshe Yeshiva
(Telshe Email Bulletin)
This Sunday, the Jewish Family Experience (JFX) Boys Club once again came to learn at Telshe Yeshiva along with Rabbi Chaim Helman. They heard words of inspiration from Rabbi Eli Rechanik who spoke about the meaning of Shema Yisroel. The boys got the opportunity to play in the Yeshiva Gym, and of course the highlight of the trip was learning with their chavrusos in the yeshiva; Elazar Reingold, Pinchas Kohn and Moshe Koval. Having the boys visit the Yeshiva is a great experience not only for them but for the bachurim as well. We hope to see the “Boys Club” come to Telshe more often.
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Save the Date – Bonei Olam Cleveland – An Evening of Inspiration
Proceeds go to help LOCAL couples.
Target Unauthorized Access to Payment Card Data in U.S. stores
(Target Press Release)
Dear Guest,
We wanted to make you aware of unauthorized access to Target payment card data. The unauthorized access may impact guests who made credit or debit card purchases in our U.S. stores from Nov. 27 to Dec. 15, 2013. Your trust is a top priority for Target, and we deeply regret the inconvenience this may cause. The privacy and protection of our guests’ information is a matter we take very seriously and we have worked swiftly to resolve the incident.
Peninim of Cleveland – Revealing the Beauty Within
This past spring, we gathered for a beautiful and inspirational evening with Chavi Bauman, l’ilui nishmas Becky Charlop a”h. Rabbi Charlop had requested, and very much encouraged us, to have continued learning groups in this area, lzecher nishmas. It has taken us some time and we’ve been working very hard… b”H, we are very excited and ready to launch “Peninim of Cleveland”!