We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Gitel (Gizela) Katz. The family is sitting Shiva in Miami, Florida.

May the family be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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

TLC (To Learn Control) is a Torah based 13 step recovery program for women dealing with compulsive eating.  Join us to learn the secrets from Rebbetzin Moskowitz (Rabbi Ezriel Tauber’s daughter) for permanent weight loss and how to feel like the beautiful Bas Melech that Hashem made you.  Gain chizuk through readings from Rabbi Zelig Pliskin “My Father My King” and “Conversations with Yourself” as well as “Praying with Fire” by Rabbi Heshy Kleinman.

Meetings are held every Tuesday night 7:30pm – 8:15pm.  Kaiser Permanente Hospital, 10 Severance Circle, First Floor ENT section, Conference C.     For more information please call Yehudis at (216) 315-0666.

To find out more information and to hear inspiring lectures from Rebbetzin Moskowitz call the TLC HOTLINE (646) 205-1111 Pin Number: 1101#

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The Jewish Federation of Cleveland is working with the national Federation system to mobilize communal resources in response to the super Typhoon Haiyan, which has wrought widespread destruction in the Philippines.

The Federation’s international partner, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), is consulting with local officials, the Filipino Jewish community and global partners to assess the evolving situation on the ground in the Philippines, where one of the strongest storms on record has wrought widespread destruction. More than 10,000 people are feared dead, with reports of ocean surges as high as trees. The central city of Tacloban on the island of Leyte is among the worst hit on the Pacific nation.

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It is renewal time again for Tiferes, the women’s division of the Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation. Tiferes offers an opportunity to get together with women on your block every Rosh Chodesh for a beautiful DVD presentation. The focus is on Shalom bayis, chinuch and personal growth. We hear from excellent, well known speakers. To find out more, please call Zahava at 216-321-0282 or e-mail at zahava1234@gmail.com.

Melave Malka: A Night of Inspiration, Motzei Shabbat, November 16^th, 8:30 PM 

Stark Beit Midrash Young Israel of Greater Cleveland, 2463 S. Green Rd

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Join us for a FREE night of ruach, singing, and inspiration featuring: Yehuda Katz and ACOUSTIC TRIO

Oren Tsor- violin and mandolin
Yoni Sharon- percussion and vocals
Yehudah Katz – guitar and vocals

(Cleveland Jewish News)

David Markovich is the guy every student knows on campus. Walking the halls of John Carroll University in University Heights, it’s difficult for him not to run into another student who stops to say “hi” or strike up a quick conversation.

After serving as president of Hillel for three years, working as Student Union senator for the class of 2014 and winning the Outstanding Student Leader Award two years in a row, it’s no surprise that Markovich is so well known.

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Chairs: Fraydie Katz, Revi Schwadron. Co-Chairs: Menucha Fant, Penina Lipton.

Hostesses: Daniella Botnick, Faigie Compton, Aliza Feldman, Batsheva Frankel, Giela

Gellis Bassy Gutman, Francoise Jacobs, Chany Klein, Aliza Koval, Dina Lundner,

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