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The shiva will be at 14493 Summerfield Road. Masks are required. The shiva will be completed on Thursday morning after Shacharis.
Shacharis on Sunday will be at 8am. Shacharis on Monday to Thursday will be 7 am.
Mincha will be at 5 pm.
Shiva hours are 9am – 12pm, 1:30 pm – 6 pm and 7 pm – 9:30 pm.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
Due to COVID-19 Nichum Aveilim will be by phone only.
Mrs. Keller can be reached at 216-464-5388, only during these hours: 11:00am- 1:00pm, 2:00pm- 5:00pm, 7:00pm- 8:00pm
Shiva ends Wednesday morning.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Retha Schabes, wife of Herb Schabes, and mother of Alan and Harvey Schabes.
The funeral is today, Friday, October 30 at 3:30 pm graveside at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Young Israel Section.
Shiva will be at the Schabes home, 14493 Summerfield Road, University Heights. Shiva hours and minyanim will be announced.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Marcia Keller’s mother.
Due to COVID-19, Nichum Aveilim will be by phone only. Mrs. Keller can be reached at 216-464-5388.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Dr. Stuart Franklin Blum, husband of Sandra Jeanne Blum, father of Donald and Karen Blum, Dr. Michael and Deborah Blum, and Amy Quigley; step-Father of Julie and Corey Leeson and Dovid and Bracha Fridrich.
Levaya will be a Graveside Service Tuesday, October 27 at 3 pm at Mt. Olive Cemetary, Jewish War Veterans Section on Aurora Road in Solon.
Shiva will be at the Leeson Home, 3566 Severn Road, in Cleveland Heights 10-12 am and 7-9 pm beginning Wednesday, October 28.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the untimely passing of Mrs. Barbara Gross, wife of Dr. Jeffrey Gross, mother of Rabbi Dovid Aaron Gross, Mrs. Dina Lundner, Mrs. Shani Newman, and Doniel Meir Gross.
The Levaya will take place in the Shomre Shabbos tent at 10:30 AM on Monday morning. Zoom information is below. For those attending the Levaya, men will be in the front half of the main tent and the women will be in the back half of the main tent. Women should enter at the Ezras Nashim tent behind the main tent, walk across toward the Davis’ parking lot, and enter the main tent from there. The back tent will also serve as an overflow area for women. The Aveilim have requested that masks be worn at all times.
Shiva information to follow.
Zoom info Join Zoom Meeting
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Passcode: 1234
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
The Newman family is sitting Shiva for their husband and father Rabbi Aryeh Newman ob”m.
Mrs. Giselle Newman is sitting in New Jersey. She can be reached at 216-905-6768.
Rabbi Eli Newman, Rabbi Asher Newman, and Rabbi Yitzi Newman are sitting at 3488 Bendemeer Road until erev Shabbos, October 30th.
Minyanim: (in a tent on the driveway)
Shacharis daily 7:30 a.m.
Mincha daily 6:10 p.m.
Friday 2:00 p.m.
Hours of visitation:
No visitation 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. or after 10 p.m. please. Visitors should please enter around the back of the house. Masks are required.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing Mrs. Phyllis Israeli, mother of Dr. Rafi Israeli and Ruthi Israeli, husband of Mr. Reuben Israeli. They will be sitting Shivah in Cleveland starting Thursday morning at the Israeli home, 4441 University Pkwy., University Heights. Funeral took place yesterday in NY.
Please adhere to social distancing and mask requirements.
Minyanim and Shiva
Shiva starting 7:00 am with outdoor שחרית
3:30-5:30 is rest time for the family .
6:45 מנחה followed by מעריב .
Contributions for Shivah can be made to Noki Baskin via Venmo , Paypal or txt her at 440-785-1969.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of the father of Moshe Leib Hartman. Moshe Leib Hartman is sitting Shiva at 4393 Baintree. Tent in the driveway.
7am Shacharis, 6:35pm Mincha/Maariv. Please come help with the minyan. Shiva ends after davening on Sunday morning.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Dov Laufer, father of Aliza Feldman. Shiva information:
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המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Rabbi Calman Fishman.
Mrs. Leeby Manies will be sitting shiva in Lakewood with her sister, Sorah Reifman, at 208 5th Street, Friday and Motzei Shabbos.
She will be sitting at her home, 3618 Shannon, Monday and Tuesday, from 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Mrs. Esther Nathan is sitting shiva at 24 Maneh Simcha, Yerushalayim. 718-697-7018 or 02-537-1674.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
Dr. Baruch Fertel is sitting Shiva for his father at 3429 Blanche Ave.
Wednesday only, September 2nd
11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Mincha/Maariv Wed. 7:35 p.m.
Shacharis Thurs. 7:30 a.m.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Pinhas Maoz, z”l, father of Noa (Noki) Baskin, brother to Rebbetzin Galupkin, father in-law to Ben Baskin and loving grandfather to Shir, Oriya, Avner, Amos, and Lavie Baskin. The funeral took place today in Kiryat Shaul, Israel.
Rbbetzin Galupkin will be sitting Shiva at her home, 2516 Bishop Rd, Wickliffe until Tuesday morning. Nichum aveilim hours: 1:00 – 5:30 pm. Masks required. At other times, she can be reached by phone, 440-943-6200.
Noki will be sitting shiva at her house on 23205 Ranch Road, Beachwood during the following times:
Masks required.
If you are interested in preparing a meal for Noki, please contact Rochelle Shiller at
216-509-7094. Emails at nokibaskin@gmail.com.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the Petirah of R’ Shulem Moskovits z”l, a Holocaust survivor and a founding member of Khal Yereim.
The Levaya will be at Khal Yereim at 1:30 followed by Kevurah at Lansing Avenue Cemetery 5716 Lansing Avenue, Cleveland, OH.
Please learn Mishnayos for his Neshama: שלום ב”ר משה You may reserve Mishnayos at the following link: lzechernishmas.com/signup.php?
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the untimely passing of Yoni Vaiselberg, יונתן דוב בן נחמן, son of Neil and Tracey.
The Vaiselbergs are sitting shiva in their home, 2585 Larchmont Rd., through Thursday morning.
Shiva hours:
Sunday through Wednesday 11:00am-1:00pm and 3:00-7:00pm
Shiva visits via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5732697062.
To help with meals for the Vaiselberg family, please follow this link: https://mealtrain.com/9l72el
If you have any questions, please text Lisa Beer at 216-965-7133.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Merv Mendelsohn, ob”m, Mordechai Carpul ben Yisrael Pesach.
Graveside funeral will be today, Thursday, 9th of Av, June 30, at 4:00 pm at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Solon. Visitors welcome.
The Chabad community extends our most heartfelt condolences to his wife Caren, children Liba (Jessica) Sulliven, Chava Makalsky, Shaina Chanukov and Pesach (Ian) and sister Shelby and rest of the family.
Shiva will be at the home of his daughter Chava Makalsky, 2620 Rubyvale Rd., details to follow.
To participate in a shiva meal click here or contact Ettil Bloom 310-590-0936.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Tamar Albert’s father. No visitors, please. Tamar can be reached by phone or text at 216-258-9622 or by email tamarleah1@yahoo.com
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Jeffrey L. Gilson, brother of Mrs. Rachel Taylor. Shiva will be at the Taylor home, 4391 Churchill Blvd (University Heights), in the backyard. Rain cancels. We respectfully request that all visitors wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Shiva Visiting Hours
Thursday: 5:00P-7:00P
Friday: 11:00A-2:00P
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: 2:00P-5:00P
Shiva meals are being organized by Mrs. Rochel Fine: (216) 292-8884
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Iris Klarfeld, mother of Dr. Jonathan Klarfeld.
Shiva will be at the Klarfeld home, 2576 Larchmont in Beachwood. There will be no time limitations for shiva. Social distancing will be observed. Shiva will be outdoors, weather permitted, including for davening. Please wear masks.
Minyan times:
Shacharis: 7:00 am
Mincha/Maariv: 8:40 pm
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
Dr. Mark Winters will be sitting at his home 3506 Shannon Road, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118 until Tuesday morning. The family is requesting visits 10-noon, 2:00-6:00, and from 8:00-10:00. He will be sitting outside weather permitting (otherwise it will be indoors).
Minyanim: Shacharis 7:30, Mincha/Maariv at 8:45.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
The Fladen family is sitting shiva for Dr. Todd Fladen until tomorrow 2 pm at 807 47th Street NE, Canton, Ohio 44714.
Mincha / Maariv around 830
Tent in backyard due to Corona virus.
After tomorrow they will be sitting in Monsey for the remainder of the shiva. Sharon can be reached at 330-354-6807.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
The levaya of Rabbi Yisroel Tzvi (Howard) Kutner Z”L (R’ Yisroel Tzvi ben R’ Nosson Nute HaLeivy) will take place today, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 1:45 at the Aleksander Shul, 4380 University Parkway, University Heights, OH, 44118.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the cemetery is restricting numbers to close family, so all those looking to participate in the graveside portion of levaya can access the following phone conference. The portion inside of the Aleksander Shul will also be on this same phone conference.
Phone Number – (605) 313-5111
Access Code 361586
PIN 7297
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
Mrs. Mindel Laya Stoll will be sitting shiva until Wednesday morning in tent on side of the house at 2400 Milton Road, University Heights. Hours will be from 10 am until 9 pm.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Barbara G. Keyser, A”H, mother of Matt Kaliff. The levaya will take place Wednesday, June 10, in San Antonio, Texas.
Shiva will be at 2421 Claver Road in University Heights (backyard, social distancing):
Friday 6/12, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday 6/14 – Monday 6/15, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm; 7:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Shacharis 8:00 am (Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday)
Mincha/Maariv 8:45 pm (Sunday & Monday)
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Charlotte Dubin, Sheindel bas Moshe Yosel, mother of Mrs. Barrie Feld.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of R’ Donny Garfinkel, brother of Rabbi Michoel Garfinkel.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of R’ Ephraim Garfinkel Z”L, father of Rabbi Michoel Garfinkel. The levaya took place Monday. Shiva information to follow.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים