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Keeping 2-Year-Old Son’s Memory Alive University Heights couple raising funds for new playground at Torah Nursery Lisa Matkowsky

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niversity Heights residents Sari and Daniel Stone are raising funds to build a playground at Torah Nursery in South Euclid in memory of their son, Akiva, who was almost 2 when he died last July.

“After their expansion a few years ago, their enrollment increased, but their outdoor space and equipment decreased to make room,” Sari Stone told Cleveland Kesher.

“We’ll get the word out through emailing the community, social media, and from friends and family,” Sari Stone said. “If additional money is needed, we’d plan an event, but feel that it likely won’t be needed.”

Daniel, a computer programmer, and Sari, a primary care nurse practitioner, live with their children, Yehuda, a first grader at Hebrew Academy of Cleveland, Shoshana, a pre-kindergartener at Torah Nursery, and Aharon Meir, 6 weeks old.

They attend services at Young Israel of Greater Cleveland in Beachwood and Kollel Yad Chaim Mordechai in University Heights.

“Akiva was a healthy, energetic toddler,” Sari Stone said. “One evening, four weeks before his second birthday, he developed a fever. He did not wake up the next morning. The official cause of death was enterovirus meningitis. My husband and I both have deep faith and feel strongly that this is part of a bigger picture we don’t yet fully understand. We’re grateful that Akiva wasn’t in any pain and didn’t suffer.

“The community has been amazing. They organized dinners for six weeks to be brought in for our family, carpools for our other children, groceries, supplies for shiva, and babysitters. They networked us with Naaleh, a community mental health organization that provided grief counseling.

A member of shul has walked my husband home nearly every Friday night for the past six months. I was 20 weeks pregnant when Akiva passed away. I gave birth to a healthy baby boy six weeks ago, but I had complications that left me in the hospital for nearly two weeks.

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The Stone family – Daniel, Akiva, Sari, Shoshana and Yehuda. | Submitted photo “The community again rallied to support us – our meal train is ending tomorrow and it’s been six weeks. Someone hosted a Shalom Zachor for us and helped plan and set up the bris. Bikur Cholim provided food in the hospital and everything we needed for Shabbos. We don’t know how we would have gotten through these six months without everyone.”

Akiva was supposed to be starting at Torah Nursery in the fall after he passed away.

“We immediately came up with the idea to build a playground in his memory,” Sari Stone said.

“He was at his happiest when playing outside and climbing. He loved going to the playground. It seemed like a great match. Our daughter currently attends Torah Nursery and we are so grateful for the loving, nurturing and educational environment they create. The kids would benefit immensely from more outdoor play equipment for gross motor development. We are looking to raise $20,000 and are hoping to have it open before the summer.”

More than $35,000 has been raised from more than 350 people, as of March 4. The original goal of $30,000 has been exceeded,. A bonus goal of $40,000 has been set, according to The Chesed Fund fundraising page. To donate, visit shorturl.at/ckmnF.

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n Dec. 25, 2023, Elisha Yehonatan Lober – a staff sergeant in the Israel Defense Forces and brother of Fuchs Mizrachi School’s bat sherut Michal Lober – was killed in Gaza.

To commemorate the shloshim, or first month of mourning following the funeral, the Fuchs Mizrachi Lober parents council, co-chaired by Stefanie Shoag and Daniella Mazer, hosted a challah bake in Lober’s memory.

About 150 women and girls participated on Jan. 25 at Green Road Synagogue in Beachwood.

Michal Lober joined Fuchs Mizrachi School in Beachwood at the end of August 2023.

She was not in attendance at the challah bake because she was in Israel with her family.

However, she, her father, Chagai, and mother, Techiya, sent in a video about Elisha Yehonatan Lober which played during the event.

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Techiya Lober spoke in Hebrew about how much their son “loved every person from Am Yisrael,” the translated captions on the video read.

During their son’s shiva, a soldier came up to the family and told them he knew nothing about Judaism because his training base had non-religious soldiers, but after two weeks being around their son, he learned not to light a fire on Shabbat, just because “Yehonatan was by his side,” Techiya Lober said.

“Our Yehonatan loved every person from Eretz Yisrael,” Techiya Lober said in Hebrew.

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Along with commemorating the shloshim of Elisha Yehonatan Lober, the event introduced the Mizrachi chesed committee, Shoag told attendees.

“To honor Elisha Yehonatan’s memory and giving spirit, the chesed committee will be named Natan,” Shoag said. “At Mizrachi, we have a remarkably strong and close-knit community. The newly established initiatives aim to support our school’s community through lifecycle events.”

Lifecycle events the committee covers include “celebrating the happy times,” but also provides those going through “harder times with the support.”

“This is an initiative designed to help those in our school community know that we support them, and to fill in the gaps of those who need it,” Shoag said.

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fter the heating system broke in the Park Synagogue building in Cleveland Heights and was not able to be fixed, Chaviva High School was left looking for a new home in the middle of the school year as winter approached. Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple’s school/education wing was open during the week and the Johnston Senturia high school was able to move and call Beachwood home as of Dec. 26, 2023.

“To move a school in the middle of the school year is a challenge … but as the temperatures were dropping, we really could not wait,” Rochie Berkowitz, principal at Chaviva High School, told Cleveland Kesher.

“We were originally hoping to move … over our winter break but it was getting too cold, and we couldn’t do that.”

When Chaviva opened in 2018, Berkowitz said she knew then that it would “probably be a five-year plan” in the Cleveland Heights building. When the school hit the fiveyear mark in 2023, the school “felt really comfortable and confident” to look for a bigger and more permanent location since admission grew from 10 students to 42 in the five years, she said.

This is when they first toured Fairmount Temple, but when visiting and touring the space, Fairmount Temple was “several months” into talks of a merger or partnership with another congregation, which ended up being The Temple-Tifereth Israel, also in Beachwood, Fairmount Temple Executive Director Julianna Johnston Senturia told Cleveland Kesher. Next month, the members of both congregations will vote on unification of the two largest Reform

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Mo happ toge Rochie Berkowitz, principal of Chaviva High School, sits at her desk in Chaviva’s new location at Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple in Beachwood. | Photo / Cleveland Kesher

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“At that point, we agreed we better just pause (the conversation) because we didn’t know what kind of commitment we might be able to make if we were going to go down this road of full unification with another temple,” she said.

The conversation between Fairmount Temple and Chaviva paused and the school continued looking at other buildings and possibilities, until it started to get colder, Berkowitz said. It is unknown when the heat stopped working in the building, but it became noticeable in November , Berkowitz said.

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Situated in a classroom at Anshe Fairmount Temple in Beachwood, 11th grade English teacher Madeleine Polcyn, right, teaches students about “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare. | Photo / Cleveland Kesher CHAVIVA | 10 miracle,” as Berkowitz called it, happened.

Berkowitz said it felt like God put the idea in her head to call Johnston Senturia and see if they had space available. Within an hour, Johnston Senturia told Berkowitz to “come and visit” and continue the conversation they paused months earlier, Berkowitz said.

“To have such a positive, thoughtful, caring response … It gave me that boost of energy and confidence and optimism that we will be OK,” she said.

In April 2023, a fire broke out at Fairmount Temple which caused the temple to close off half of the building, but the congregation had a lot of support from the community, Johnston Senturia said. Due to the support they received “it didn’t seem like a stretch at all to

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be able to return some of that kindness to the community,” she said in regards to Chaviva moving into the space when they needed it.

“The truth is, having the school in the building is wonderful for all of us,” she said.

The move was a “welcome change for everybody,” Berkowitz said.

“It’s not necessarily changing our student body because it’s still sort of kept within that nucleus of the Orthodox Jewish community on the east side with Cleveland Heights, University Heights and Beachwood,” she said.

Berkowitz learned “since COVID that nothing is permanent,” she said in regards to if this is Chaviva’s permanent home. However, Chaviva will be at the Beachwood campus for the rest of the school year while it continues to look for other opportunities, she said.

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re you the parent of a preteen between the ages of 9 to 13 years old? Are you planning a b’nai mitzvah and unsure of where to start and what is needed? If so, the Mitzvah Showcase, presented by the Cleveland Jewish News and Rock The House, on April 14 may have the answers you need.

The event will be at Adrenaline Monkey in Warrensville Heights.

Even if you do not have a child in the b’nai mitzvah age range, this event is not one to miss, Gina Lloyd, events manager for the Cleveland Jewish Publication Company, said.

“We have great relationships with many vendors in the community and we thought this, especially after the years of COVID-19, was a great way for many of our advertisers to get in front of some of our attendees or some of our subscribers for a more personal experience,” Lloyd said.

The booths and vendors cater to different features and details one might need or want when planning a b’nai mitzvah or party. This includes photography, venue, event planning, catering, live music and entertainment, and much more. Attendees will have access to exclusive vendor deals and specials as part of the event’s programming.

“If someone is planning an event and they just want to meet some premier vendors in Northeast Ohio, this would be a great opportunity to do that,” Lloyd said.

Each attendee will have the option to choose between two one-and-a-half hour sessions, either noon to 1:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m., for programing and meeting vendors. The price for single admission is $5, or $15 for a family of four.

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entertainment by Rock The House and an obstacle course for kids to play, Lloyd said.

A normal weekend admission ticket for three hours at Adrenaline Monkey is $32.99 for children ages 5 and up, and $12.99 for ages 4 and under, so Adrenaline Monkey is offering “such a great discount to attend,” she said.

“We hope people have a great time at Adrenaline Monkey, but most importantly that they book the majority of their vendors for their child’s b’nai mitzvah that day,” Lloyd said. “All of our vendors will be offering a one day only exclusive offer for our Mitzvah Showcase attendees. We’re eager and excited to provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ experience, featuring myriad of businesses who service the entire state, to make selecting and booking vendors an easy and enjoyable process.”

WHAT: Mitzvah Showcase presented by the Cleveland Jewish News and Rock The House WHEN: Noon to 3 p.m. April 14. Sessions are from noon to 1:30 p.m., and 1:30 to 3.

WHERE: Adrenaline Monkey, 26800 Renaissance Parkway, Warrensville Heights TICKETS: $5 for single attendee, $15 for family four pack. To purchase, visit cjn.org/ mitzvahshowcase MORE INFO: Contact CJN Events Manager Gina Lloyd at 216-342-5196 or glloyd@cjn.org.

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CAMP Get ready for summer – camp is right around the corner Lisa Matkowsky

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here are many fun summer camp options around Cleveland and Cleveland Kesher spoke with two of them – Rabbi Chanina Dessler, director of Hebrew Academy of Cleveland’s Camp S.T.E.P. (Summer Torah Enrichment Program), and Jill Weiszner, director of Camp Chabad of Cleveland in Beachwood, to find out more about their perennial summer camp programs.

Located at HAC’s Klein Campus and its Beatrice Stone Yavne High School campus, Camp STEP is over 40 years old and serves children from age 3 through eighth grade.

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his second year as director, said, “Camp STEP provides fabulous recreation opportunities and enhances the educational goals of the Hebrew Academy.” Camp runs from July 8 through Aug. 16, and has three divisions encompassing CAMP | 17

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“With an infusion of new energy, Camp STEP restructured last season to accommodate its expanding growth,” Dessler told Cleveland Kesher. “It provides structured programming, incredible ruach, and fantastic trips for Cleveland’s Jewish community. The camp recently held a reunion which was wildly successful as campers relived the excitement of the last season and anticipate another fantastic camp season.”

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“This is a camp on the move where the kids get a lot of personal attention,” Weiszner, who has been the director for 42 years, told Kesher.

“We take campers to all kinds of fun places on field trips, which they love, to different playgrounds, and to a great local reptile place.

They swim in blow-up pools in the afternoon, a favorite activity. Parents and kids like it because it’s a nice individualized program.”

The camp season is from June 24 through Aug. 16 and has about 30 to 50 children with a ratio of one counselor to five campers who mostly come from Beachwood, South Euclid and University Heights. The program includes lunch and is now approved for the Ace

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“Camp Chabad’s primary focus is to instill a love for Judaism and tefillah and tzedakah through positivity with fun and exciting activities such as games, lots of arts and crafts based around Jewish themes like the parsha and Israel, outdoor play, music and dance,” Weiszner said. “We do plenty of learning, cooking, and baking, and we have a weekly Shabbos party where we make challahs every week for them to take home if they can resist eating them.”

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A Dose of Inspiration Can you find Hashem?

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ack when I used to teach 12-yearold boys at Sunday school, I would conduct a fun exercise around the Purim holiday. I’d pull out a fresh, crisp one-hundred-dollar bill from my wallet, hold it up in the classroom, and distribute copies of Megillat Esther to each boy.

The challenge was simple: whoever could find Hashem’s name in the Megillah would take home the hundred-dollar bill. The boys eagerly flipped through the pages, searching and analyzing, hoping to find Hashem’s name for the reward. After a few minutes, I’d reveal the truth – Hashem’s name isn’t explicitly mentioned in the Megillah. Many opinions suggest that whenever it says “Hamelech – The King,” referring to King Achashverosh in the story’s context, it also alludes to the (real) king of all kings – Hashem. But why not mention Hashem’s name directly? Why use metaphorical language?

As we are familiar with the basic Purim story, Haman and Achashverosh declared the “Final Solution” to annihilate all Jews. It seemed like the end for the Jewish people. The despair and terror felt by the Jewish nation at that time were unimaginable. Fasting and prayers followed, and through a series of unforeseen events, the decree was reversed, and the Jewish people were saved, while Haman and his sons were defeated.

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Looking back, the Jews of Shushan realized that Hashem was present throughout, guiding them from darkness to salvation. The hidden miracles of Hashem unfolded, and this is why His name is not overtly inscribed in the Megillah. The story of Purim is about hidden miracles, and this is precisely why we dress up. We “mask” ourselves beneath costumes, concealing our true identities.

Even though friends and neighbors may not recognize us, we are still present, observing in a hidden way. Similarly, in life, when facing challenges, one may wonder where Hashem is.

In truth, Hashem is there, just as present during hardships. Purim teaches us that Hashem’s ways are sometimes concealed. Things may seem “masked” and uncertain, but in reality, Hashem is there; we just need to seek Him out and find Him under the mask.

A story is told about someone asking Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk, the Kotzker Rebbe, where to find Hashem in their life.

Without hesitation, the Rebbe responded, “Wherever you let Him in.” The key to living with Hashem in your life is to actively seek Him out, to be conscious of Hashem during both the good and unclear times.

As the prophet Isaiah says, “Dirshu Hashem Behimatso – Seek out Hashem, and He will be found.” From the days of Haman’s threat in the Purim story to modern-day antisemitism, we, as Jews, must live with Hashem’s relevance in our lives. The Purim story reminds us that whether in the highs or lows of life, Hashem is always there. May we all merit Hashem’s salvation, bringing us out of exile and rebuilding the Temple swiftly in our days.

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ikur Cholim of Cleveland, an organization that helps Jewish people of all ages when facing a medical crisis, surpassed its fundraising goal and attracted over 750 people to its annual gala on Feb. 19.

Under the theme “Younited We Care,” the gala was at Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights and raised over $1 million to help fund the organization’s yearly budget.

“Our major source of funding comes from this dinner,” Dr. Michael “Meir” Pollack, president of Bikur Cholim, told Cleveland Kesher. “Our budget is $1.9 million, so we

Physician-of-the-Year Dr. Frederic Levine, second from left, with his wife, Dr. Janine Martyn, left, with Miki and Michael Wieder. | Cleveland Kesher Photos

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The evening honored 2024 Bikur Cholim Physician-of-the-Year Dr. Frederic Levine, senior partner with the private practice urology group of Drs. Levine, Reigle, Schneider & Davili, Inc in Mayfield Heights.

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Rabbi Alan Joseph, executive director of Bikur Cholim of Cleveland, Ben Peerless and Ronit Peerless join special tribute honorees Sharon Peerless and Dr. Joel Peerless as they accept an award from Donny Zigdon, Bikur Cholim of Cleveland board chair, and Josh Botnick, Bikur Cholim of Cleveland treasurer, for contributions the Peerless family made to Bikur Cholim of Cleveland’s 24hour call line. | Cleveland Kesher Photo GALA | 26 met by Bikur Cholim of Cleveland volunteers who assisted him with rides, provided three kosher meals a day and walked with him “through every step of the way.”

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As a surprise, Bikur Cholim invited Motty Sirkus, an individual Bikur Cholim supported as he donated his kidney through the Renewal transplant program, to meet Erwin Weiss, the kidney recipient who had remained anonymous until then.

“It is in my entire life the most surreal thing I’ve ever gone through,” Weiss said.

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Kidney donor Motty Sirkus looks on as his kidney transplant recipient Erwin Weiss speaks. The two had met just minutes prior at the event. | Cleveland Kesher Photo schlaich of Hashem who I never met and never knew until about a minute and a half ago.”

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Chaviva junior Nuni Peltz visits the Maltz Museum’s “The Girl in the Diary: Searching for Rywka from the Lodz Ghetto” exhibit with the school.

Chaviva educator Leah Ferder, from left, uses cookie baking to demonstrate that learning is sweeter when you put more effort into them, an important lesson as the girls continue to push themselves to strengthen their skills in Chumash.

Pictured are Leila Ganz, Raizy Greenberger, Chayala Hanson and Aviva Bonert.

Chaviva performs its play, “Take a Stand,” to an audience of about 400 girls and women as the culmination of its semester-long performing arts class.

Chaviva seniors Shirah Toron, from left, Talia Smith, Taly Landis, Chana Dunoff, Yona Wren, Naama Ireland, Dahlia Shtern and Elianna Goldish during the school’s retreat in Orlando, Fla.

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High school students enjoy exploring a variety of interests through their advancement courses. Shown here are senior Itiyah Maryles, left, and junior Sarah Seltzer building a robot as a part of their robotics advancement course.

ECP students celebrated Tu b’Shevat with a simanim seder snack. Shown here are nursery students Sophie Faigen, from left, Yakira Faiger, Gavri Benzaquen and Kallan Katz.

First graders Adi Schwartz and Gabriel Hoenig enjoy exploring books at the parent council Scholastic Book Fair.

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The event brought a large crowd to the Academy’s Mendy and Ita Klein Campus.

Students, parents and educators watch a presentation at Hebrew Academy of Cleveland’s Evening of Inspiration.

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Dr. Yehuda Salamon with his son, Eli, and Akiva Rafael at Hebrew Academy of Cleveland’s Evening of Inspiration.

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