Local Jewish News

News, Info & Resources for the Cleveland Orthodox Jewish Community

University Heights City Council Seeks Applications to Fill Seat

Leave a Comment

City Council is seeking applications from residents interested in filling the seat on council vacated by the recent death of Councilman Thomas A. Cozzens.

The deadline to submit resumes and cover letters is 4:30 p.m. Feb. 1.

They should be submitted to Clerk of Council Kelly Thomas, either by email at kthomas@universityheights.com or by conventional mail at City Hall, 2300 Warrensville Center Road, University Heights, OH 44118.

Cozzens, who served one year on council, died Jan. 17 after a brief battle with cancer.

[Read more…]

Kashrus Alert- Cake and Frosting Reformulations to Pareve

Leave a Comment

The following kashrus information is from the COR Detroit dated December 27, 2013.

“DUNCAN HINES MILK CHOCOLATE BROWNIES, which in the past contained cream and milk and stated OU-D on 19.3 oz. boxes, has been reformulated to a pareve formula and now bears a plain OU on new 18 oz. packages. Each box should be carefully checked, because some old formula product is still on store shelves.

Many PILLSBURY FROSTINGS which used to be OU-D have now changed to plain OU (pareve) status, even some with names such as Milk Chocolate, Cream Cheese and Butter Cream. Each container should be checked, because some OU-D product is still on store shelves.”

Camp Gan Israel Bat-Mitzvah Experience – Awesome Outreach Opportunity

Leave a Comment

Camp Gan Israel Bat-Mitzvah Experience (B-ME) is a 3-week overnight summer program that gives Bat-Mitzvah age girls the opportunity to “Be Me.”  

Last summer seven “unaffiliated” girls from Cleveland attended B-ME, were very inspired, and as a result have become much more active in Cleveland’s Jewish community.  For more info about B-ME click www.cgibme.org.  

Please tell everyone you know who might be able to benefit from this experience that B-ME’s director will be hosting an INFO SESSION this Sunday, January 27, from 1:30pm-2:30pm at the Friendship Circle, 27900 Gates Mills Blvd, Pepper Pike. B-ME’s director will also be available to make home visits on Sunday & Monday, email gsandler@cgibme.org to make an appointment.


SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS
CLICK HERE “like” and “share” to be a part of this awesome outreach activity (Facebook).

Give Thanks To Your 2am Snow Plow Driver

Leave a Comment

Our local cities had a lot of snow to deal with this past week and many people worked very hard long hours to make it this way. While I cannot testify accurately to other cities, Cleveland Heights did a great job! If you feel the same way (or if you disagree), please send a  thank you to the various city managers and city officials:

Cleveland Heights City Manager, Ms. Susanna Neirman –  citymanager@clvhts.com

University Heights Facilities Manager Jeff Pokorny – jpokorny@universityheights.com

Beachwood Service Director Dale H. Pekarek – service@beachwoodohio.com


Looking for a Baal Koreh to Visit Area Prisons

Leave a Comment

I am looking for a Baal Koreh to read the megillah in a couple of prisons near Cleveland. Please contact me at the number below.

————————————————————

Rabbi Moishe Mayir Vogel – Executive Director

The Aleph Institute – North East Region | Hyman & Martha Rogal Center

5804 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 | 412-421-0111 x101 Fax: 412-521-5948

Baruch Dayan Ha’emes

Leave a Comment

The community offers their condolences to Dudi and Yossi Abraham and Hensha Jakobovitch on the passing of their sister, Mrs. Raizel Yampel of Brooklyn, NY. The mourners will be returning to Cleveland on Thursday and will be sitting shiva through Sunday morning. Shiva is at the Jakobovitch home at 2481 Blossom Lane, basement entrance. Davening schedule is as follows:

[Read more…]

Abby’s Soups & Salads – This Week’s Menu

Leave a Comment

Orders will be Delivered Friday January 25th between 9:30 and 11:30am.

Smaller orders can be picked up or they can be delivered for an additional $2.50.

FREE Delivery On all Orders Over $30

To order email abbyaloni@hotmail.com or call 216-276-9213.

Baby Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Roasted Almonds in Red Wine Vinagrette – $3.75 per. person. *A minimum order of 4 servings is appreciated on all tossed salads

Coleslaw with Fresh Oranges and Pistachios – Comes with a red wine Dijon vinaigrette on the side.  Medium – $6.25  Large – $12.50.

Chinese Vegetable Stir-Fry – Snap peas, red peppers, shitake mushrooms, broccoli, onions and carrots sautéed in a saucy Chinese marinade. Wonderful served over rice!    Medium – $6.00  Large – $12.00.

Brown Rice or Basmati Rice – Medium – $3.75  Large – $7.50.

[Read more…]

Teach Yachad, 180 Runners Strong Helping Those With Disabilities in the January 27th ING Half-Marathon In Miami

Leave a Comment

Clevelanders that are registered runners are Adira & Talia Lautman of University Heights, and FMS Freshmen Sarah Lidsky & Chaviva Mandel (use links provided to support these runners in their campaign).

Four years ago, Team Yachad was formed with just 29 excited participants in the ING Miami Half-Marathon to provide funds and awareness for the vital work of Yachad: promoting Inclusion for those living with disabilities within the broad Jewish community.  Eagerly anticipating the finish line of this year’s race — to be held on Sunday, January 27 — are the 180 members of Team Yachad 2013 (including 10 individuals with disabilities, five of whom are returning team members).

Yachad/the Natioinal Jewish Council for Disabilties (NJCD), an agency of the Orthodox Union, is dedicated to enhancing the opportunities of individuals with disabilities, promoting Inclusion and independence through various integrated activities and ensuring their participation in the full spectrum of Jewish life.

[Read more…]

Greater Cleveland’s urban scene gets a boost from young adults moving in

Leave a Comment

(Plain Dealer)

New to Northeast Ohio in 2010, Rachael Ng rented an apartment across from the mall in Beachwood. But as she came to know her way around town, she quickly joined the migration path of her tribe.

“I have a lot of friends who live downtown,” explained Ng (pronounced “Ing”), a 27-year-old pharmacist for the Cleveland Clinic. “A lot of us hang out on Coventry, too. I wanted something in the center of all that.”

So she moved to University Circle, on the border of Cleveland and Cleveland Heights, and added her energy to a new and potentially potent population pattern.

Full Story >>

Batya’s Gourmet is Now Available at Unger’s, Boris’s Meats, and Other Fine Retailers

Leave a Comment

All of our products are under the supervision of Cleveland kosher and are produced fresh in Cleveland’s only  pareve commercial kitchen.

Currently available are 13 different types of dips including:
Tomato, olive, spinach, charif, creamy tomato onion,  baba ganuch, techina, garlic basil, dill, garlic,  scallion, jalapeno , and chrainaise.

We also currently have available the following types of kugels:

Authentic yerushalmi, mock yerushalmi, apple, blueberry, spinach, spinach Mushroom.

Also available by special order:
Pareve cholent, tuna salad, egg salad, arbis/ chickpeas, sweet potato salad, peanut butter noodles, soy sesame noodles,
oregano garlic noodles, round roasted potatoes, rice with mushrooms and onions available in both brown and regular,cabbage and noodles, real mashed potatoes and onions, sweet and sour zucchini regular and diet,  radish tomato and onion salad.

[Read more…]

Get A Jump Start on Your Taxes and Buy Yourself A Tie for Getting an Early Start

2 Comments

Amazon has a great sale with the lowest price around on TurboTax Deluxe Federal + E-File + State 2012 for only $39.83.  When you purchase this version, you also qualify for special savings on Quicken 2013. Use promo code BTTG3OSE to save $30 on Quicken Starter Edition 2013, making price less than $10 or use promo code BTTG35QK to save $35 on Quicken Deluxe 2013 making the price around $20. Also, there are many free options to do your taxes if they are simple (no mortgage, property, investments, or similar) like the one offered from TurboTax Online for free.

Kashrus Alert – Aldi Simply Nature Salads

Leave a Comment

(Star-K)

Please be advised that there is currently packaged, fresh organic spinach and spring mix being sold at Aldi stores with the brand name Simply Nature bearing Star-K. This product is NOT certified by Star-K and must be checked prior to use.

Corrective action is being taken.

Cleveland Welcomes the Spinka Rebbe

Leave a Comment

The Spinka Rebbe, Horav Naphtali Weiss, shlita will be visiting our community this week.  Unlike previous visits, he will not be staying over for Shabbos.  The Rebbe will be here just  Tuesday Jan. 22 and Wednesday Jan. 23.  He will be staying at the home of Mendy and Ita Klein, 23453 Timberlane Drive, in Beachwood.  If you would like to make an appointment to meet with him, or just to receive a bracha,  please contact his personal Gabbai, Rabbi Silver at 917-567-6294.

Beachwood House for Sale

Leave a Comment

Buckhurst Drive in Beachwood. Mid-century modern split-Level. 4- Bedroom, 3 Full-Baths, 2-1/2 Baths. Finished basement with office. Spacious full guest suite with kitchen. One acre corner lot. $330,000. Call 216-454-0110.