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K-COR: Coville Apartments

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The Coville Apartments facilities are now under the kashrus supervision of the Vaad Harabbonim, and are certified Kosher Non-Mehadrin.

Coville Apartments are located at 15106 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, MI.

Event: Shabbos of Emunah

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Special Motzei Shabbos Event for Men & Women – Shabbos Vayechi, January 2-3, 2015

to take place at 8:30pm at Cong. Dovid ben Nuchim, 14800 Lincoln Ave., Oak Park

The Imperative of Emunah

Halachah: Proper Disposal of Chanukah Items

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Special article from Agudath Israel of Illinois:

Proper Disposal of Chanukah Items
Part of “The Shaimos Project”, a division of the Ner Reuven Ahavas Hamitzvos Initiative. This new initiative from the Midwest Agudas Yisroel Council of Synagogue Rabbanim is thanks to the vision of Mr. and Mrs. David and Chaya Tova Hartman and has been dedicated in memory of their grandfather Mr. Reuven Brand. The intent of this initiative is to raise the awareness, appreciation and observance of our beloved mitzvos.

K-COR: New! Dave’s Sweet Tooth

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The following is newly certified by the K-COR:

Dave’s Sweet Tooth

All Toffee Products are under supervision of the Vaad Harabbonim of Detroit and are certified Kosher Dairy non-Cholov Yisrael.

  • Milk Chocolate
  • Dark Chocolate
  • Coffee Toffee
  • Dark Chocolate Cherry
  • Peanut Butter Crunch

K-COR: New! Babylon Ethnic Foods

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The following is newly certified by the K-COR:

Babylon Ethnic Foods

The following products are under supervision of the Vaad Harabbonim of Detroit and are certified Kosher Pareve Pas Yisrael:

  • Diamond-Shaped Pita (“Samon”)
  • Round-Shaped Pita
  • Thick Pita

Ohr Naava Presents Rabbi Wallerstein

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Ohr Naava Women’s Torah Center Presents

Avinu Malkeinu 9

coming to Detroit

Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein

Monday, September 8

Doors open at 7:30pm. Program starts at 8:00pm

Berkley High School 2325 Catalpa, Berkley, MI

FOR MEN & WOMEN

in conjunction with the Vaad Harabbonim


To purchase tickets go to ohrnaavaevents.com or visit:Oak Park Bornstein’s 25242 Greenfield Rd 248-967-3920
Southfield Spitzer’s 21790 W 11 Mile Rd 248-356-6080For more info please call 248-953-1997

Tickets: General Admission $18, student is $12

Flood Relief: Detroit Chesed Project

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Flood Relief: Detroit Chesed Project

Detroit Chesed Project has committed its full resources to members of our community to assist in rebuilding and  replacing items lost in the flood.  We are securing relationships with several large corporations and local Jewish agencies to help with replacing those items, such as mattresses and box springs, hot water tanks, washers and dryers, carpeting, bookshelves, toys, clothing, etc.  We are also helping connect people with other local organizations to help with flood mitigation, restoration, and insurance claims.

Detroit Chesed Project can be reached online: www.detroitchesed.org

Additional Flood Recovery Updates

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Storm Recovery & Relief

The Jewish Assistance Network is coordinating various relief efforts of Jewish communal organizations including the Jewish Federation, Hebrew Free Loan, and Jewish Family Service, in order to help families affected by the recent storms and flooding. Financial assistance, including grants and loans, is available for those with urgent needs.

The Jewish Assistance Network can be reached at (248) 592 – 2650 on weekdays from 8am to 8pm, and on Sunday from 9am to 5pm.

Shaimos

Another truck has been arranged to transport flood-damaged seforim and shaimos this coming Sunday, August 24, from the Oak Park / Southfield area. There is no charge for this service.

Items can be dropped off from 9:00am to 3:00pm this coming Sunday, August 24, at the Kollel parking lot, 15230 Lincoln Road.

Shaimos items can also be taken directly to Hebrew Memorial Park at 21503 E. 14 Mile Road, which is east of Gratiot Avenue in Clinton Township. Enter the cemetery from 14 Mile Road, using the second entrance gate. Drive past the office; dropoff pallets are located at the back of the garage.

Shatnez Alert

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אב תשע”ד

Consumer Notice

Woolen garments require professional shatnez testing. The following is a list of woolen men’s suits purchased at Jewish owned stores that were found to be shatnez (country of origin follows name):

  • Abito Sartoriale (China)
  • Bartorelli Napoli (China)
  • Cianni Cellini (China)
  • Dino Nardiello (Italy)
  • Elite Eddie Domani (China)
  • Eventi (China)
  • Ferretti (China)
  • G. Manzoni (Italy)
  • Infinito Collezioni (China)
  • Luciano Bardelli (China)
  • Luigi Cardini (Italy)
  • Martino (China)
  • Montefino Uomo (China)
  • Porfidia (Italy)
  • Studio Milano (Italy)
  • Studio Milano (China)
  • Tallia (China)
  • Tom Orr (China)
  • Z’eke Executive (China)

We commend those salespersons who inform consumers of the necessity to test for shatnez!

Flooding Assistance

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Community Announcement

Jewish Family Service is partnering with Nechama, a disaster relief organization that has come to the Detroit area to assist with flooding.
Nechama provides free direct cleanup assistance such as clearing debris from inside and outside homes, removal of sewage and standing water, removal of damaged carpeting/other flooring, furniture, appliances, and any other objects that were damaged by flooding; they will remove saturated drywall and paneling, for example.
They do not provide financial assistance or replace lost items.
The current area of focus is: Oak Park, Southfield, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Berkley, and Royal Oak.
Those requesting assistance can be with or without homeowners insurance.  The focus will be on those households who do not have the means to have the work done themselves.
Anyone in need of assistance should please call the JFS Resource Center at 248.592.2313.