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Hundreds of people wait their turn at a COVID-19 testing station at UH Landerbrook Health Center in Mayfield Heights on March 18, the first day of testing at that location. | CJN Photo / Bob Jacob

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n unprecedented moves last week, some Shabbat services were canceled, some b’nai mitzvot were postponed, Jewish day schools were ordered closed for weeks, nursing homes took stringent measures, the Mandel Jewish Community Center shuttered, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

had employees work remotely and synagogues shut their doors. Life as the 80,800 Jews of Northeast Ohio knew it suddenly came to a standstill. Like other parts of the United States and other countries around the world, Ohio is reeling from the effects of COVID-19, the highly contagious disease that was first identified last December in Wuhan, China, and last week was

declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. As of March 18, Ohio had 88 COVID-19 cases confirmed, Israel had 433, the U.S. had more than 7,000 and the world had more than 218,000. More than 8,900 people have died from it. Experts say those numbers will increase. On March 13, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency, which allowed millions of dollars to be

made immediately available across the country to states. The impact of COVID-19 has been devastating across the Jewish community of Northeast Ohio. While some employees are still working in their offices, many are working remotely. Shopping plazas, libraries, community centers and other

MORE ON COVID-19 • Cleveland Clinic using telehealth to diagnose patients. Page 4 • Nursing homes add precautions. Page 8 • Funeral homes only conducting graveside services. Page 10 • UH’s Simon says anti-viral clinical trials may begin soon. Page 11

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I sit here anticipating at least five weeks of being home all day with my kids. Nothing to do, other than teach my classes over the phone and the internet. Nowhere to go, except to pick up food and medicine. No schedule, at least nothing that is at all demanding or set in stone or cannot be changed by me. It is daunting. It is scary. These are frightening times to be alive. None of us knows what’s ahead. The kids ask questions I cannot answer. What will it feel like to not do my job for a month? I realize how grateful I am for my job. I complain about parts of it like the rest of us. I feel overwhelmed and stressed a lot of the time. But it is not having the job to go to that reminds me how very blessed I am to have it. I anticipate teaching classes over the phone and internet, reflecting on how it will not be the same. I will be unable to work off my students. To read their faces. To see their eyes. To read their body language and understand how to adjust my teachings accordingly. It reminds me how very grateful I am that I live in a first-world country that guarantees my religious liberties. I appreciate, maybe for the first time, how very blessed I am that I can go out and teach Torah on a regular basis, without fear of retribution or anti-Semitism. I reflect on the gratitude I must have for the ability God gave me to read a room. To reflect off my students. To look into someone’s eyes and understand what they need. It is a gift not to be taken lightly. I reflect on the gratitude I have that I adapted rather quickly to all the new technologies. That God gave me the kind of mind that responds easily to this way of thinking. That we have been blessed with so much technological advancement that makes it possible to teach, and to connect and to alleviate isolation via the phone and Internet. Yes, I kvetch much of the time about my attachment to my devices and about my children’s attachment to theirs. But today it is a blessing and privilege to be able to access these tools, and to have the ability to know how to use them, to spread kindness and not germs. I reflect on my relationship with my children, with whom I will be in close

quarters for many hours. Yes, I spend a lot of time kvetching about them and their schools. Yet, I reflect on the blessings we have that there are schools. That they educate our children. That they are filled with devoted and well-meaning educators. That within those walls, my children enjoy a social life that is rich and that is teaching them about the world. That I am blessed with children. I also reflect on how fortunate I am that in this isolation, we have a warm and comfortable house to be in, and the people I am forced to be in close quarters with are people I love. I am grateful I am not lonely. I am grateful the close quarters are actually large and spacious by the standards of most of the world. Perhaps it takes a mini-quarantine to find gratitude for all the ways I am blessed. At the same time, I fully recognize that there are many who are in far worse shape than me, and cannot use this time for gratitude. I acknowledge the true fear, for the elderly, for the ill, and for the immuno-compromised. I know many are lonely and in small spaces and whose jobs just got a whole lot harder. I know many are terrified about what this means financially and for the economy. No, none of us knows what’s ahead. My friends, I feel you. I see you. I am praying for you. Gratitude and prayer. It’s all I’ve got. But maybe that’s all I ever had. Maybe all this control was always an illusion. And it takes a pandemic to open our eyes to what’s always been there.

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Cleveland Clinic telehealth services provide quick medical help SKYLAR DUBELKO | STAFF REPORTER @sdubelkocjn sdubelko@cjn.org |

r. Matthew Faiman, Cleveland Clinic Express Care online medical director, estimates a “20-fold increase” in the telehealth service’s “virtual visit traffic” since COVID-19 entered Ohio. The digital health service launched in 2014 and is available 24 hours a day for patients throughout the United States to receive a quick diagnosis for a variety of minor injuries or illnesses through a virtual visit. Telemedicine is “a safe and effective

and efficient way for patients to connect for any COVID, and to be honest, any non-COVID-related conditions,” Faiman told the Cleveland Jewish News on March 18. Faiman At Cleveland Clinic, Faiman has been training doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners to use the telemedicine software, and said all hands are on deck to manage the influx of COVID-19-related

HALT | 1 gathering places normally filled with people are empty, closed or seeing much less traffic than normal. A typical Shabbat near the Orthodox campus on South Green Road in Beachwood – one that would have hundreds of worshipers walking to and from shul and kibitzing on the corners, had only a handful on March 14. A lone Beachwood police car sat in front of one synagogue as two worshipers walked past following services. Parking lots, usually packed with cars worshipers would have had left on a Friday night to drive home after Shabbat, were empty. Streets around the Orthodox campus in Beachwood and University Heights were eerily quiet. In addition to hundreds of Jewish events either being postponed or canceled – including National Council of Jewish Women/Cleveland’s gala featuring Grammy and Tony Award-winner Leslie Odom Jr., AJC Global Seder and Israel Bonds’ “An Evening with Tzipi Livni.” The CJN’s An Evening with Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey is being rescheduled for the fall – thousands of secular events across Northeast Ohio were also affected. The Ohio Primary was delayed, professional sports teams went on hiatus, high school and college basketball tournaments were called off and theaters went dark. There were few places people could go. On March 10, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, working with Dr. Amy Acton, director for the Ohio Department of Health, signed a state of emergency.

patients. Once a patient signs up for a free virtual visit on the Cleveland Clinic website, Faiman said they are directed to a COVID-19 questionnaire to help medical professionals determine the severity of their illness. The questionnaire also evaluates whether a patient needs to be tested or only given self-quarantine information. “Which allows for managing a larger volume of patients,” Faiman said, noting the average visit takes roughly 10 minutes. Most patients will not need to visit the hospital, but in the case that they do, a medical professional will help them

SHOPPERS CLEAN OUT STORES Two days later, following DeWine’s announcement of a fifth confirmed case of COVID-19 in the state, the limiting of mass gatherings and the suspension of schools for three weeks, Greater Clevelanders flocked to stores. Thousands swarmed area grocery, convenience and department stores to stock up, and found many things weren’t left on the shelves. Hand sanitizer and toilet paper were among the most sought out, and stores started to limit the number of each customers could purchase, if any was left. At 8 a.m. March 13 at Heinen’s in University Heights, a steady crowd flowed in just after opening. One man was observed wearing a mask and gloves as he did his shopping. He refused to let an employee place his groceries in his car when he entered the parcel pick-up area. Instead, he got out and put his groceries in it himself. At about 6:30 p.m. March 12, BJ’s Wholesale Club in Warrensville Heights experienced heavier than usual traffic. There were no shopping carts left in the store, and customers followed other customers to their cars, in the hopes of using the carts next. Inside the store, some shelves were empty, especially in the paper products aisle. Lines were many customers deep. At about 5 p.m. March 12 at Trader Joe’s in Woodmere, lines snaked into the aisles from the registers. Entire aisles were depleted of food and other products. Most of the loaves of bread were gone from the shelves. Customers were lining up to take items out of the frozen

coordinate the safest way to come in. Faiman said Cleveland Clinic is looking into home medical devices for low to medium risk COVID-19 patients. “Devices that will monitor their temperature and maybe their oxygen level, and it will connect back to a health care system like ours remotely,” Faiman said. “Because they have those devices already in place.” To start the process with Cleveland Clinic Express Care Online, visit cle.clinic/33ASMck.

food display cases as quickly as employees could restock them. Stores restocked as quickly as possible. FEDERATION, COMMUNITY’S RESPONSE “We’re wrapping our arms around the community needs – (including) employment (and) financial assistance needs,” Erika B. Rudin-Luria, president of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, told the Cleveland Jewish News March 18. She said members of the Jewish community immediately began “offering up their time, their skills (and) housing, in some cases.” While Federation employees worked remotely, they already had a business plan in place to follow. “We didn’t have to think through many of the steps … which has been really great, because then we could focus on the well-being of the Jewish community,” Rudin-Luria said. “We’ve been working very closely with our partners, and I mean partners in the broadest way – beneficiaries, synagogues and other agencies.” Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation offered a $250,000 grant to allow the Federation and Jewish agencies to respond to COVID-19. Rudin-Luria said she has no idea how much the crisis will cost the community. Her organization is focusing on community needs at the moment, rather than projecting costs. Of the grant, she said, “It’s a beginning.”

Staff Reporters Skylar Dubelko and Jane Kaufman contributed to this report.

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COVID-19 wreaks havoc with Shabbat services JANE KAUFMAN | STAFF REPORTER @jkaufmanCJN jkaufman@cjn.org |

hile Reform and Conservative synagogues in Greater Cleveland moved toward livestreaming last week in the wake of coronavirus, Orthodox rabbis in Cleveland found themselves facing an agonizing decision. Without the option of using technology, closing meant there would be no coming together and no communal experience on Shabbat, not even a symbolic one. “The belief and the power of prayer is intense and the concept of the community coming together is powerful as well,” said Rabbi Binyamin Blau, who heads Green Road Synagogue in Beachwood. “So when you make that decision to close the synagogue on Shabbat morning … you’re really tipping the scales in a major way. That weighs heavily. That weighed heavily on everybody. That’s why it was so hard to reach consensus.” The Rabbinical Council of Bergen County, N.J., was the first to act, deciding to close all of the Orthodox synagogues in that county as a preventive measure. “That was groundbreaking, and that shifted the terrain across the entire country,” Blau said. “All Thursday and Friday, I was on a rabbinic conversation and it was literally blowing up. Everybody was debating the same issue. What do we do? When do we do it?” Members of the Cleveland rabbinical council, Va’ad HaRabbonim of Greater Cleveland, had a telephone conversation with a staff member of the Cuyahoga County

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Board of Health on March 13, which gave the group information, but stopped short of making an order to close synagogues. Doctors also weighed in. “I personally found that extremely helpful,” said Blau, adding that some synagogues remained open, while others shut down for Shabbat March 13 and March 14. On March 15, the Cleveland Va’ad reached consensus. All Orthodox synagogues in Greater Cleveland would close. “It is with a heavy heart that we notify the city of Cleveland that effective immediately, all shuls and batei midrash will be closed indefinitely in order to protect our community from the virus,” the March 17 bulletin from the Cleveland Va’ad reads. “We instruct the community not to make private minyanim, indoors or outdoors, even ones that abide by the recommendation of the Health Department to practice social distancing.” Rabbi Elyssa Austerklein, who leads Beth El Congregation in Akron, learned Beth El would close as part

of the Schultz Campus for Jewish Life. “On Friday, we are doing a Facebook Live family Shabbat service,” she said. “It’s going to be the chazan and myself at my house.” In addition, she said, “We’re actually offering a lot of things over the course of the week online, but we haven’t determined what else we’re going to offer on Shabbat, other than my dvar Torah.” Rabbi Steve Denker, who leads Temple Emanu El in Orange, held services on March 13 in its large sanctuary rather than its chapel. This week, Denker will livestream from the sanctuary with his cantor at his side. “The new reality for Shabbat is still in flux,” he said. “I think it’s going to be some time before we fully understand. We all know things have changed in the past week and it’s no longer advisable to have any number of congregants in the room.” B’nai Jeshurun Congregation in Pepper Pike adopted a hybrid approach on March 14. It held a minyan by invitation and simultaneously livestreamed the event. That approach will be modified for the coming Shabbat when only the clergy will be on site for the service. While Saturday morning gabbai Bob Zelwin sat on the bima at the March 14 service, without a Torah service he realized he could have sat in the sanctuary facing the bima. A daily regular minyan attendee, he said he will miss one aspect as his synagogue powers down in-person minyanim. “The hard part is not being with the people you’re with every day for breakfast,” he said.

Local bakeries, delis feeling effect during pandemic BECKY RASPE | SPECIAL SECTIONS STAFF REPORTER @BeckyRaspeCJN braspe@cjn.org |

s many restaurants and eateries in Ohio feel the effects of the ban on dining out in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, local delis and restaurants are facing important decisions regarding their businesses. Joel Davis, president of Davis Bakery and Deli in Woodmere, said business is still generally steady, but more so in spurts. “We do have bread, which is one of those items supermarkets have run out of,” he said. “So, there is an increase of bread sales. We’re also seeing the usual items go – like coconut bars and Russian tea biscuits. People are really looking for their comfort food in times like this.” Staffing has been mildly affected, Davis said, specifically the institutional side. Retail employees have had the same hours, with no changes anticipated. “With restaurants and venues closing down, that affected the institutional business,” he said. “We have temporary layoffs for three employees and we’re reducing work weeks for others.” Davis noted its delivery business has increased and can be done through Davis Bakery directly or through its delivery partners. Amanda Kurland, co-owner of Corky & Lenny’s in Woodmere, said the impact

has been felt, but the community is still supporting the business. “We are a sit-down restaurant and a take-out, so we’re not geared to just do takeout,” Kurland said. “(On March 16), we did a decent amount of take-out, but it isn’t as much as we normally do.” Due to the decrease in sales, Kurland said some staff has been laid off for the time being to make up the revenue. “We hope to get them back after all of this, though,” she added. Though people have been coming out to support the restaurant, Kurland noted for now, the future of the restaurant is unclear. “I don’t know if it makes sense (to stay open),” she said. “We have to make payroll.” As of March 17, the local deli and restaurant closed its doors until at least March 20, with the intention of re-evaluating the business. “Could be possibly longer,” Kurland said. “We’re doing our part to ‘flatten the curve.’” In a letter addressed to its customers, Moishe Berkovic of Kinneret Kosher Restaurant in Cleveland Heights, said the kosher restaurant will remain open, but only operate take-out and delivery. “Kinneret Restaurant serves as a gathering place for family and friends alike, which makes safety our (utmost) priority,”

Customers wait for carry-out service outside Jack’s Deli and Restaurant in University Heights on March 17. | CJN Photo / Bob Jacob

the note read. Free delivery is available for orders over $65 to Beachwood, Cleveland Heights and University Heights. Curbside pickup is also available. Davis and Kurland agree with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s decision to limit restaurant business. “The longer we would wait to make these necessary, drastic changes, there would be more cases,” Davis said. “So I certainly agree with it, though it hurts us. We have to do what is best for everyone. “We’re certainly going to weather the storm. With 80 years in business, there has been good times and bad times. We’ll make

it out and look forward to things getting back to normal.” Kurland said, “I’m not a medical expert and if the expert of the state is saying this is what we need to do to be safe, I respect that decision. People’s health and safety is the most important thing. So, if the governor and his medical expert is saying the way to be safe is not have everyone in restaurants, I respect that.” Jack’s Deli and Restaurant in University Heights closed following business on March 17, according to a Facebook post. Multiple attempts to spreak with representatives at Jack’s were unsuccessful.

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ccording to Beth Silver, director of public relations and marketing for Menorah Park in Beachwood, her facility has been ahead of, and will continue to follow, orders from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on how to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. All nonessential campus entrances are now closed, and upon arrival, staff must show their name badge and are asked key health questions. “They’re taking our temperatures, and all of this is being logged every day, and this is through our medical directive,” Silver said. “If somebody has a temperature above 99°F they’re not coming in the building.” While Menorah Park residents have been asked to stay within their living areas and all group activities have been canceled, Silver said the staff certainly doesn’t want anyone to feel “isolated alone.” Menorah Park has two television channels devoted toward boosting morale within the at-risk community: one with staff members conducting an exercise class of sorts, and another featuring videos of entertainers who regularly visit Menorah Park to engage its residents. “FaceTime opportunities, emails, phone calls, all of those sorts of alternative ways for loved ones and family to engage are being arranged through our life enrichment team,” Silver said. Their current efforts have received a positive response from family members “and a lot of encouragement for our practices with

that goal of keeping everybody safe and well.” Menorah Park is also using Facebook to encourage those stuck at home to send messages, paintings and photos to cheer up their residents. The senior living facility has also developed a system utilizing staff members trained in universal safety precautions as “friendly visitors.” “They’ve been going to different residents, playing games, doing video calls, having conversations, doing some different life history dialogue, things like that,” Silver said. While most visitors are prohibited, residents nearing end of life will still be able to see their families. “They may not necessarily be enrolled in a hospice program, but it is arranged through our hospice nurse,” Silver said. “It’s all about trying to mitigate risk, and also understanding those very important needs to be with people while they’re still with us and at that point where they might be transitioning.” Montefiore in Beachwood is taking similar precautions including: restricting all visitors; taking the temperatures of everyone who enters the building; staff checking temperatures of every resident, each shift; only allowing residents to leave the building for outside medical appointments deemed necessary by a physician; eliminating all group activities and communal dining; delivering all meals to residents in their rooms and moving rehabilitation therapy to patient rooms.

Visitors’ temperatures are taken upon entrance at Montefiore in Beachwood. | Submitted photo

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he Greater Cleveland Board of Rabbis is supporting local funeral homes in holding only graveside funerals at this time in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus. “In coordination with Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz, we are encouraging families to only do graveside services,” to protect mourners, Rabbi Melinda Mersack, president of the Greater Cleveland Board of Rabbis, told the Cleveland Jewish News March 17. “That’s going to be the practice right now.” Bart Bookatz, manager of Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz, said the virus presents challenges funeral home directors have faced at other times, but because of its contagiousness, this time is particularly challenging. “We’re treating every deceased as if they have been in contact with it until we’re told (otherwise),” he said. “Our men are in full protective gear when they are making removal.” He said equipment is sanitized constantly and shiva chairs and other equipment are also wiped down with sanitary solution in between uses, and prayer books are in rotation. “It’s up to the rabbis how they approach the family about shiva,” he said. In order to perform taharah, the ritual washing of bodies prior to burial, Bookatz said members of the chevra kadisha are also using precautions: double gloving, and wearing disposable face shields, impervious gowns, face coverings and shoe coverings. He said he

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suggests those performing that mitzvah wear old clothes and wash them immediately after they get home. He said doctors at Menorah Park and Montefiore in Beachwood have been “very responsive,” as have all of the hospices in Northeast Ohio. “We’re all in this together, and we realize the threat,” he said. “We’re telling families to do the gravesides. Later when this is all over if they wish to do memorial services, we will accommodate them.” Natalie Shapiro at Shapiro Funeral Services in Orange confirmed her funeral home is following that practice. “We are following all universal precautions and providing personal protective equipment,” she wrote in a March 16 email to the CJN. “All services are now currently graveside only.” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine addressed funerals at his press conference on March 17. He asked constituents to figure out a way to remember the deceased, as well as celebrate marriages, but postpone big gatherings. “The last thing we would want is for a wedding or a

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funeral to be the cause of someone else dying,” he said. “Your actions will impact the safety of your family, your loved ones and those you don’t even know.” In addition, Bookatz said his funeral home is providing families with a compact disc recording of each graveside service in case they wish to share it. Mersack said the more than 50 rabbis represented by the Greater Cleveland Board of Rabbis are finding offering comfort to be challenging, but they’re reaching out. “The reality is that nothing can replace the comfort of physical touch, so that’s a challenge that we’re having to accept,” she said. “We can’t hug a mourner, for example, but we know that their health and safety is our primary concern, and it will remain that way.” Mersack said pastoral visits have changed. “It’s encouraging us to be creative,” she said. “So while we would prefer to make in-person pastoral visits … we are calling in by phones or doing FaceTime or video calls when we can, and of course offering learning via web calls as well, and (doing) the services through livestream.” Mersack encouraged people to reach out to their rabbis for support. “Our primary message is that we are here to support the community,” she said. “So while we are doing so at a physical distance, we are doing what we can to emotionally and spiritually to support congregants.”

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MEALS | 8 do “whatever it takes” to feed children in the community. “We sent out an email to our parents who responded with what their needs are Sunday night,” Tohn said. “And there was an immediate overwhelming response. We then figured out (how to) logistically pack, based on the families’ needs.” On March 18, the second day of the program, 870 lunches went out from Yeshiva Derech Hatorah and 602 from Hebrew Academy. Volunteers provided drive-by service to those who had registered for the lunches. “We’re stronger together as a community, and as a community we will persevere with G-d’s help,” Dessler said. “And whatever we can do to help, we will do to help.” As of March 18, families had registered for 912 lunches from Yeshiva Derech Hatorah and 647 from Hebrew Academy. While grocery shelves were bare, Dovid Greenberger, owner of Kosher Consultants and who oversees meals programs at both schools, said packaging and refrigeration – not food supply – posed the biggest logistical challenges in getting the meals out. “We do have multiple suppliers,” he said. “They’re more than happy because a

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n the next several days University Hospitals will begin clinical trials of an antiviral drug aimed at COVID-19, Dr. Daniel Simon told the Cleveland Jewish News on March 18. Simon is the chief clinical and scientific officer of University Hospitals Health System and the president of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Up to this point, there has only been supportive care available to those suffering from the respiratory virus. Simon “We’re now moving into a phase in that for the very first time … we will have access to antiviral drugs as a treatment,” he said, adding the drug will be available to people who test positive for COVID-19 and experience moderate or severe symptoms as well as “on a compassionate-use basis” to patients who meet FDA guidelines. University Hospitals will likely release more details

of this clinical trial and the specific drug within the next few days. “We have two primary focuses or foci,” he said. ”The first is the care of the patients, and the second is safety of our employees.” University Hospitals cares for 1.3 million patients across much of Northeastern Ohio and extending as far south as Ashland in a constantly changing regulatory environment, particularly regarding personal protective equipment, including masks, protective eyewear, gowns, gloves and negative pressure rooms or HEPA filters. “These guidelines change,” he said. “They’re very fluid. They’re changing sometimes daily, sometimes weekly.” He said testing has limitations and implications for care because it takes hours to turn around. “Testing is retrospective,” he said. “What it means, you have to decide what to do with your patient without the test result.” In terms of testing, Simon said that there is a shortage of tests and the components for it, and so they must be used only for those patients who meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

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s it ramps up production of Purell hand sanitizer and products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, GOJO Industries, Inc., based in Akron, is hiring at its Cuyahoga Falls and Wooster campuses. “We recommend anyone who is interested in applying for a job to visit GOJO.com or call Integrity Staffing for temporary assignments,” Samantha Williams, senior director of corporate communications wrote in a March 17 email to the Cleveland Jewish News. In a separate statement issued March 17, Zach Wemple, chief human resources officer said both temporary and full-time positions are being added. The company is not revealing how many people it intends to hire, according to Kelly Ward-Smith, GOJO public relations senior manager. Those interested in permanent full-time and part-time positions can learn about them at GOJO.com/careers. Those interested in temporary positions are asked to contact one of two staffing agencies: Integrity Staffing at integritystaff. com or 330-929-3700; and Aerotek Staffing at 330-983-1075 or mrienstra@aerotek.com. On March 13, Carey Jaros, president and CEO of GOJO, issued a statement to address production, price gouging and availability of the product. “Over the last few days, GOJO Industries has experienced a dramatic increase in orders of PURELL®products, above and beyond what we had experienced since late January,” Jaros wrote. “After becoming

aware of the developing situation in China last December, we immediately activated our demand surge preparedness team and began significantly increasing production at our two Ohio manufacturing facilities and a manufacturing facility in France. “As part of our demand preparedness planning, we typically hold excess inventory and maintain the ability to increase production several times greater than typical demand,” she wrote. “Our manufacturing facilities are operating around the clock to produce many millions of bottles and refills – which amounts to many billions of uses – of Purell products each day. We are continuing to work to increase our capacity even further to meet this dramatic expansion in demand.” Jaros said the company prioritizes health care facilities and first responders. “I know many people are asking, ‘when will I see Purell hand sanitizer on retail shelves again?’” she stated. “We can tell you we are shipping Purell products to retailers every single day. Consumers are buying out these products as soon as they hit shelves, which is amplifying the sense of shortage. Fortunately, many retailers are now beginning to limit how much product any one consumer can buy, and we strongly support this approach. We don’t sell product directly to consumers or set retail prices, but like many of you, we have seen and been upset by the price gouging around our products. This goes directly against our GOJO value of caring for ourselves and others, and we feel strongly that there is no place for it. We support all efforts to stop this practice.”

How are you coping with COVID-19? We are in unprecedented times, with schools and synagogues and other community buildings temporarily closed, people afraid to venture outside and those who are fortunate enough to work from home attempting to find ways to occupy their children in between their “at home learning.” The Cleveland Jewish News wants to know how you and your family are coping during these extremely difficult and challenging times. We know the next several weeks will be different from anything that we have experienced. More than ever, we want to be an outlet for positivity and inspiration in the hope of making you, our neighbors, our community feel good in a time that feels not so good. We want to share those uplifting stories as we keep our readers informed on a daily basis at cjn.org, facebook and Instagram.

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Message from the Greater Cleveland Board of Rabbis

n these unprecedented and difficult days, we turn to the wisdom of our ancestors. The Talmud teaches that life is so sacred that the mitzvah of pikuach nefesh, saving a life, supersedes all other Jewish commandments. In fact, we are obligated to push aside the performance of other mitzvot if there Mersack is even a chance that doing so could put a person’s life in danger. Life is precious and we must do all we can to protect it. The Greater Cleveland Board of Rabbis, a multi-denominational group of more than 50 rabbis in the Greater Cleveland area, holds this principle dear. We are in support of the guidelines from our government that strive to contain the spread of COVID-19. As Jews, we understand the value of community. While we yearn for each other’s

companionship in these days, we do so through physical distance. Ecclesiastes teaches there is “a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing.” Physical distance does not mean that we are any less in community. We are working to sustain, support and engage each other, emotionally and spiritually, even as we maintain our safety and health. The Greater Cleveland Board of Rabbis is proud to be part of such a strong and caring Jewish community. Please know we are here for you as we journey together through these uncharted paths. If you are in need of rabbinic support, please contact Access Jewish Cleveland of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland at 216-292-4636 or info@jcfcleve.org. They will connect you to us, or the best resources for your needs. Rabbi Melinda M. Mersack, President Rabbi Scott B. Roland, Vice President Rabbi Josh Foster, Secretary Rabbi Enid C. Lader, Treasurer Rabbi Allison B. Vann, Past President

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ith COVID-19 forcing many Greater Clevelanders to social-distance themselves, restaurants and bars unable to serve in-house and entertainment venues like gyms and movie theaters shut down, it makes sense for people to think there’s not much they can do. But that’s not true. Greater Cleveland is home to numerous organizations and individuals working to mitigate the effects of COVID-19, so those struggling can experience some form of relief. After reading post after post on Facebook written by local business owners asking for help, Jessa Hochman, owner of Citrus Social, a digital marketing agency in Beachwood, decided she had enough of being a watching eye. Hochman is offering her services through 30-minute consultation telephone calls to business owners and nonprofits for free. “We specialize in social media maintenance, so that means most of our clients pay us to operate their social media on their behalf,” said Hochman, a Bentleyville resident who attends Temple Emanu El in Orange. “We also do content marketing and general digital marketing.” In the two calls for businesses she has done since she began offering the service

on March 13, Hochman said both were concerned about two things related to the fact that most business owners are away from their store location. “It’s either, ‘How do I sell stuff online?’ or ‘how do I relay this message to my audience in a digital way?’” she said. “Because some of them don’t have email marketing and some of them don’t even have a Facebook page. It’s just kind of problem solving whatever it is they need to communicate to their audience.” She said she believes anyone in a business affected by COVID-19 may benefit from her advice. “If there’s a business owner out there and it’s not a good fit for me, I would try to help them find someone else who would help them have a short conversation with them for free,” Hochman said. “I just feel like right now, what the community needs is people who are helping each other.” Hochman estimates she will continue the free consultation calls for another week, and she has room for about 20 more calls. Those interested in speaking with Hochman may email her at Jessa@CitrusSocial.com. Publisher’s note: Jessa Hochman is a member of the Cleveland Jewish Publication Company Board of Directors.

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or many people rushing to grocery stores in an attempt to hoard toilet paper, frozen meals and antibacterial cleaning wipes, a bad day is discovering those store shelves are wiped clean. But for some, the COVID-19 pandemic could mean losing their jobs, money and wondering how they’ll put food on the table. That’s where the Cleveland Kosher Food Pantry and Cleveland Chesed Center come in, seeing the plight many local families and individuals are in because of various closings. CLEVELAND KOSHER FOOD PANTRY As soon as the virus came to Cleveland, Rivka Goldstein, manager of the Cleveland Kosher Food Pantry in South Euclid, started receiving telephone calls from concerned senior citizens who receive the pantry’s food bags via delivery. The food bags, traditionally consisting of staple items provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank like pasta, rice and fresh produce, are how many older adults unable to travel the store get their groceries. “They called saying, ‘I heard a rumor you weren’t going deliver my bag,’” said Goldstein, a Beachwood resident who attends the Waxman Chabad Center, also in Beachwood. “And I assured them, ‘No, we are coming. Not to worry.’ “The problem is, we want to keep both the seniors and our volunteers safe,” Goldstein said. “So normally, they might congregate in a social hall and we give out their bags. But now we can’t have that sort of distribution.” Older adults are among the most atrisk group when it comes to contracting COVID-19 and suffering the most serious effects, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. To lower chances of spread, pantry volunteers will deliver door-to-door to prevent seniors from having to leave their homes, or will meet them outside in very small groups to maintain separation. For those coming to the pantry at 2004 S. Green Road, volunteers there are taking additional precautions as well. Beneficiaries will not be allowed into the pantry, and instead will be given prepackaged bags at the door. The pantry serves more than 4,000 people monthly according to its website. “We’re spacing ourselves out and

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we’re working outside where we can,” Goldstein said. “Our family program will be outdoors – we’re only going to have one or two people at a time be able to approach, and they’re not using recycled bags because those bags carry a lot of germs. They’re all getting new bags and boxes, and families are able to shop and take as much as they want for their families.” What the pantry needs most now are volunteers and monetary donations to continue its mission, especially with Passover approaching April 8. “Passover is a very big distribution,” Goldstein said. “In the coming weeks, we’re going to be giving out matzah, grape juice and chicken, and we give double to many of these seniors. That’s a big effort for us. “We have found that this community has a tremendous heart. When we sent out the email explaining what our policy would be, many contacted us saying, ‘How can I help?’ and, ‘How can these old people go to the supermarket now?’ “Our work is always meaningful, and it’s even more meaningful now.” To volunteer, donate or if you are in need of the pantry’s services, visit kosherfb.org. CLEVELAND CHESED CENTER After sending out a survey asking community members what they feared most, the Cleveland Chesed Center in Cleveland Heights, in partnership with Gesher, discovered the majority reported they feared they’d experience some type of income suffering, and responded food insecurity was their No. 1 concern. “We started the survey last week on Friday, and I think right now we have about 350 responses,” said Rabbi Avrohom Adler, executive director of the Cleveland Chesed Center. “The answers (initially) were about 55% felt that they would be suffering some type of income (loss), but as the answers are coming in, it’s already over 65%. That means the last few days already have shown that people are nervous and

Meira Friedman, from left, Dahleen Firestone and Shani Farkas pack over 500 Pesach distribution boxes March 16. | Photo / Avrohom Adler

concerned that obviously with more closings, they realize that there will be income suffering. “Of those 65%, close to 70% of the answers said that food insecurity is their No. 1 concern, and afterwards was mortgage, rent and utilities.” To combat this fear, the center has ordered an additional $25,000 of product to guarantee everyone, including the 1,200 people it regularly serves a month, receive plenty of food. “We’re ordering even more food because we do hear that there is a very good possibility of a food shortage,” said Adler, a Beachwood resident. “We don’t want to scare people, and we don’t want people to become hoarders. We want to make sure that we have enough that everyone might need.” The center is taking special precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It stopped material and clothing donations to prevent extra people from entering the building at 1898 S. Taylor Road, and from taking the already limited number of staff away from food preparation. People coming to the center for food are not allowed to enter the warehouse – instead, they must make an appointment ahead of time or drive up and remain in their car, where a center staff member or volunteer will present them with a prepared package they’ll put into their car for them. “With the prepared packages, they can say, ‘I don’t use potatoes,’” Adler said. “OK, so we’ll take out the potatoes, but if they say, ‘I want eight oranges and

not six,’ that we’re not gonna do. But the model has changed that we’re preparing the packages beforehand, so therefore they’re safe and we’re safe.” The center is in need of monetary donations, goods donations and volunteers to cater to the increased purchase of products, in addition to the center’s usual budget and Pesach preparations. “We have between 400 to 500 volunteers every year, and a lot of them are coming in this time before Pesach and (with) this special distribution,” Adler said. “However, now because of the virus, a lot of the groups canceled on their own and some of them, we had to cancel, because our No. 1 concern was the safety of our clients, the food, the supplies and for the volunteers themselves. “So a lot of the work is coming on the staff, and we’re working extra hours to make sure that gets done.” Adler stressed that now, more than ever, it is important people remember to give to food pantries. “It’s very possible that it’s not going to be just a one month shortage, and one month that the day cares and schools are closed. And there’s a ripple down effect to regular workers, dentists and hotel industries and travel,” he said. “People are going to be suffering and we’re going to be seeing more clients.” To volunteer, donate or if you are in need of the pantry’s services, visit clevelandchesedcenter.org.

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Hartstone to head Fuchs Mizrachi’s Early Childhood Program JANE KAUFMAN | STAFF REPORTER @jkaufmanCJN jkaufman@cjn.org |

aryn Hartstone will become the early childhood program director at Fuchs Mizrachi School in Beachwood. She will replace Leslie Schwersenski, who will step away from her position at the end of this 2019-20 school year. Schwersenski has served the Fuchs Mizrachi community Hartstone as a teacher and administrator for almost 30 years. “After conducting a national search, we concluded that Morah Karyn was well-positioned to build off of our strong foundation in the ECP and lead our program to new heights,” wrote Head of School Avery Joel in a March 5 announcement. “Morah Karyn has been a part of our ECP team for over 16 years, with

experience teaching children spanning across multiple age groups and having served as a mentor to several of our teachers. Morah Karyn is a lifelong learner and has established herself as a true expert in child development and early childhood education. Over the years she has demonstrated how deeply she cares about each of her students and developing their academic and social-emotional growth. “I am excited that Morah Karyn will be leading our early childhood team in continuing to enhance the learning experience for our children and partnering with our families in the growth and development of our precious youngest Mizrachi students,” he wrote. “Morah Lesley and Morah Karyn (Hartstone) will be working closely to ensure a smooth transition for our children and families. Morah Karyn will continue for the remainder of the year in her current position as our valued kindergarten teacher, but will begin to engage with families over the course of the next few months – stay tuned.”

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Second graders Naomi Desantik of Solon and Andrew Behrens of Solon at Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple’s religious school in Beachwood learned how to make and braid challah, which they took home to bake. | Submitted photos

Celebrating Purim

Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple celebrated Purim March 8, with an original PurimSpiel production written by high school senior Julia Polster. The show featured students and temple members performing “Chai School Musical.” Following the PurimSpiel, families HEADED to the temple’s Purim carnival, which was coordinated by the Anshe Chesed Temple Youth group. | Submitted photos

Passover food fair at Tibor’s

Tibor’s Kosher Meats in University Heights held its first Passover Food Fair March 15 at Young Israel of Cleveland, in Beachwood. Some of the offerings at the event included rollats, fancy cakes, shmurah matza, cookies, pizza dough and knishes. Attendees could sample more than 50 varieties of Passover baked goods from Munchreal Kosher of Montreal, Canada. “Based on the current circumstances we expected lower attendance,” said Cary Senders, spokesperson for Tibor’s. “We are very appreciative of all those who did come and discovered incredible new choices for Passover. Our plan is to do it next year and make it an even bigger event with many more products. We were able to assist people who plan to spend their first Passover in Cleveland in decades. All these products are now in stock at Tibor’s.” A portion of the event’s proceeds will go to Matan B’sayser for Passover. The Cleveland Jewish News was the media sponsor of the event. | CJN photos

Cousins Alexis Yagour, left, and Olivia Yagour are busy at the hamantaschen table. | Submitted photos

Michael Glazer of Solon with his children, Elana and Jordan.

Share your Passover events with the community

n April 3, the Cleveland Jewish News will publish a list of Passover celebrations happening at synagogues, temples and organizations in the Greater Cleveland area. Send details about your congregation or organization’s Passover seder, speakers and other festivities by March 26 to Special Sections Staff Reporter Becky Raspe at braspe@cjn.org. Be sure to include the event date, time, cost to attend and ways to register.

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ur mortality is a touchy subject. And discussing what happens after can be even harder. To avoid some such issues, Dale Braun, financial adviser at Edward Jones Investments in Beachwood; Gina Ciani, partner and chair of the estate planning and probate department Braun at Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis in Woodmere; and Barry Cohn, senior vice president/investments and branch manager at Stifel in Pepper Pike, said to make sure family members are included in the conversation. Ciani “They need to know what you have done and what documents you have,” Ciani said. “In the case of an emergency, they need to know where those documents are and how to access them. Cohn If you’ve nominated them to do things on your behalf, they need to know that. They need to be able to know how to act on your behalf and who is doing what.” Cohn said, “Oftentimes, what I’ve seen is someone passes away and then they open up the will and all hell breaks loose. ‘I didn’t realize this, or they didn’t mean that,’ or whatever. But, the whole thing about estate planning is to do it while you’re alive. You want to reason things out.” Braun said many people want to leave things to their family, so including them in the planning process can prevent familial in-fighting. “I’ve seen situations where, unfortunately, the family disagrees, so it leads to a lot of animosity and other problems,” he explained. “So, having (estate plans) in place is extremely important.” To avoid problems, there are a few ways one can approach such a delicate topic.

“They could be honest, and let (their family) know they are doing this so that they can ask questions and they understand what is going on,” Ciani said. “The goal is to avoid problems when they aren’t here. Explaining things now allows for asking questions and discussions. Knowledge is power, so the more they understand something, the less drama after they are gone.” Braun said, “All families should just go by what their comfort level is and how they communicate. But generally, you can say, ‘I’ve been giving this a lot of thought and I want everyone to know that this is what we’re thinking of putting in place.’” There isn’t a magical time or age to have these discussions, but the consensus is they should happen sooner rather than later. “Things change, so the sooner the better in my estimation,” Cohn noted. “Once you have this plan in place – and maybe your daughter has twins, or you change your job – it’s easier to make changes rather than starting all over. It’s never really too early, but it’s certainly too late when you’re on your deathbed and you realize you forgot someone.” Ciani added, “Everyone should have an estate plan from the time they are an adult. The plan should always be in place. When your children are old enough maturity-wise, they should be looped into the conversations. The timing is whenever you think they’re mature enough to understand.” When talking about estate planning, families should also seek the assistance of a financial planner or another professional. “Get professional help, whether that is an estate planning adviser, attorney or tax adviser,” Braun said. “All of them can give you guidance to make sure that you have things put in place right away legally and in a tax-efficient manner.” Cohn added, “I can lean on my experience with other families who have dealt with this in the past. I can lend my expertise and the expertise of my whole department. It’s all about being thorough and detailed, and making sure everything is to the person’s desires and satisfaction.”

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ince estate planning can be complex, mistakes can happen. David Drechsler, member at McDonalds Hopkins LLC in Cleveland, and Marla K. Petti, director of financial planning services at HW Financial Advisors in Beachwood, both said they see common mistakes. “The most common estate planning mistake is not to have an estate plan at all,” Petti said. “It is a misconception that estate planning is for the ultra-wealthy. Estate planning can be as simple as proper asset titling and powers of attorney, and does not include sophisticated trusts and other documents.” Another common mistake is procrastinating when an agreement can’t be made between parties, she added. Drechsler said he sees a different perspective on the topic, as he isn’t the one creating the documents – he’s in court when parties are fighting over them. “After a person passes away and now there is a trust and a question of what they intended, if the terms of the trust were affected by a mistake of fact,

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whether expression or inducement, then the trust can be changed,” he explained. “An example would be, when I am writing the trust for a person that believed a child had a chronic illness, and in fact, they didn’t – maybe it was a mistake through fraud, or an innocent mistake. As a result, that child might receive more of the trust.” If a mistake or misunderstanding happens, it must be proven by clear and convincing evidence to hold up in court, he said. To avoid mistakes during estate creation and subsequently avoid litigation, both professionals suggested connecting with an experienced estate planner.

“You want an attorney that has experience as a safeguard,” Drechsler said. “I find the trusts written by those less experienced have more errors. When I am litigating something, if there is a reputable attorney from a reputable firm that wrote the will and witnessed, it is much harder for me to undo than with the will built online or with a less experienced attorney.” Petti added, “Talk with your attorney or financial adviser regarding your situation. Everyone needs powers of attorney for finance and health care to designate someone to make decisions on your behalf in the event you are unable to.” Experienced professionals can only mitigate mistakes if there is collaboration between parties. “A financial professional can help coordinate the estate plan to make sure everything gets addressed and taken care of, including reviewing documents and sitting in on meetings with an estate attorney,” Petti said. “The documents needed do vary from individual to individual, so each situation should be evaluated separately to ensure that you have all the documents in place. It is also important to check beneficiary designations regularly and especially

when there is a major life event like a birth, death or divorce.” Drechsler added, “They should be asking the attorney about what they want to do and explain every part of their family, not hiding anything. That way, the attorney can know everything that is going on. That allows personalization. Giving as much information as you can makes a difference.” If a mistake is discovered, corrections can be made. “As long as someone is of sound mind and the documents are revocable, changes can be made at any time,” Petti said. “It is recommended that you review your estate plan documents every three to five years or after major life changes.” Drechsler added, “If it is post-death and there is a mistake and no one is fighting and everyone agrees, you’d still have to go to probate court to get it modified, but it’s much easier if everyone is getting along. An estate planning attorney might have other alternatives – but it is always better to find them before the person passes away.”

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state plans are typically created by older people. That’s because they usually have more assets to protect. But, according to Steve Gariepy, partner and chair of the estate planning group at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in Cleveland; Dan Goldfarb, a wealth adviser at Planned Financial Services in Beachwood; and Gariepy Kimon P. Karas, principal at McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA in Cleveland, young adults should also consider creating estate plans. “While we hope that young adults Goldfarb live long and healthy lives, the reality is that some young adults die prematurely without an executed will in place, resulting in their assets transferring following their state’s intestacy laws,” Goldfarb said. “A properly executed will Karas permits young adults to express their wishes for how their probate assets will transfer to people or organizations after they die.” Gariepy explained the misconception that estate planning is for the elderly is false because young people also have things they would like to protect. For young families, that could be children, he said. “If there is a child, that child is going to be quite young, so it is important to name a guardian that will take care of the child,” he said. “That allows them to choose who will be the guardian instead of leaving it up to probate court.” Karas said even 18-year-olds should have minimal estate planning, as they are the age the government considers an adult. “So, at the very minimum, they should have health care directives and financial power of attorney,” he explained. “If someone needs to make a medical decision for them or someone needs to access medical information, you can’t do so unless you’re authorized. Young people pre-marriage, they do have assets. As minor as they may be, it’s just a hassle if there is (no estate plan) left behind.”

There are also other assets that young adults may not consider important enough to protect, or even think about. But, the professionals said anything with monetary or sentimental value is worth planning for. “Regardless of the value of their investable assets, young adults may have special situations that support the need to have wills in place,” Goldfarb said. “For example, some young adults may wish to include provisions to provide money for a family member or a friend to care for their pet upon their deaths.” Goldfarb added young adults should think about their digital property – including documents, photos, work products, passwords and accounts. These items could be difficult to access or lost without an estate plan, he said. Karas said, “Even in a young person’s situation, there may be family heirlooms like grandma’s wedding ring. If there is no will or they don’t think about those things, who knows where the item could go.” But regardless of their assets or lack thereof, early estate planning is simply a good measure, the professionals said. “It is the beginning of a process of education because the will is an estate planning building block,” Gariepy noted. “It is the first exposure for many to what is involved in estate planning, like a will, probate court, an executor, etc. As time goes on, there will be more of a need to consider a trust arrangement and other building blocks. So, having an early start of why it is important, it’ll make a big difference as time goes on.” Karas explained estate planning is an overall process and should be revisited. So, early education can help keep it at the forefront of the mind. “It’s not rocket science and they’re not going in for surgery. It’s a seamless process, but needs to be done,” he said. “So once you do it and sign it, then it is something you’re thinking and know about.” Though early planning is helpful for one’s estate, Goldfarb said the benefits don’t end there. “As young adults understand the process of estate settlement, they will be better prepared if they are appointed to serve as executor for another estate,” he said. “The young adults can achieve peace of mind that they have taken the necessary steps to ensure an orderly disposition of their assets when they die.” Publisher’s note: Dan Goldfarb is a member of the Cleveland Jewish News Foundation Board of Directors

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state plans contain important information, so it is important to revisit the plan often. According to David Banas, an attorney at Hickman & Lowder in Cleveland, frequent checks and updates can keep everyone on the same page, and can keep directives following the estate owners’ death timely Banas and relevant. In light of coronavirus news, Banas gave a timely example. “We’re dealing with the COVID-19 issue right now and within the past few days, access and visitation in nursing homes have been prohibited, for a good reason,” he said. “When working with elderly clients, if I can’t visit them, how can I get documents signed or access funds? You can accomplish that through a good power of attorney, with phone calls and emails, remotely.” But more generally, Banas said in emergency situations, knowing your forms are updated is good peace of mind. For example, an estate owner could’ve named someone who has since died or who has moved away, which is then no longer enough. When determining how often to update these directives, Banas said it should be about every five years, or whenever a life change occurs. “That is a marriage, divorce, job change or location change,” he said. “And when your immediate loved ones do the same. It could also be a job change, retirement, health issues, a new challenge, opportunity or phase in life. So, look things over and think, ‘what if something happened to me,’ and does this still make sense?” But it never hurts to look at it more

frequently, he added. When revisiting these plans, Banas said a key is to include everyone that will be affected by them. “The people that you’ve named as your powers of attorney and possibly those backups should always be involved in the conversation,” he said. “You can put things on paper and sign legal documents, but the real work comes when that agent is acting on behalf of mom or dad. You can have all the authority in the world, but what the person is going to draw on is a conversation they had with their mom or dad. Not legalese on a piece of paper.” By doing frequent updates whenever there is a life change, Banas said many headaches can be avoided. “What you avoid is having named a backup agent or an agent that is maybe deceased or not available, like across the country,” he explained. “That is not as big of a concern though, being geographically far away, as it used to be. But, maybe circumstances have changed – like your daughter who is your power of attorney has moved, has a new family and new responsibilities. What you want to avoid is the need for the law to get involved and to go to probate court.” In any situation regarding one’s estate plan, Banas suggested connecting with an experienced attorney or financial planner. But, it doesn’t have to be a complicated interaction, he added. “I have many clients that call me up and say, ‘my son graduated from college and is moving out to Wyoming. Do we need to take a moment and look at our powers of attorney?’” he said. “I can say, ‘well, it might be a good idea to move the order to our spouse, then maybe your daughter who is local and then your son.’ Or I can say, ‘I don’t think that is an issue. But it was good to talk and call me the next time you’re wondering.’ It can be that simple.”

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or some, giving philanthropically can be easy and done without a second thought. For others, the interest may be there, but giving can be difficult without prior planning. According to Rachel Lappen, chief development officer at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in Beachwood, and Judith Shenkman, executive director of American Friends of Hebrew University Midwest Region in Chicago, budgeting for gifts can make philanthropic planning easier. “Nonprofits rely on charitable donations to provide programs and services to the community,” Lappen said. “At Federation, for example, the gifts we raise go directly to the community, agencies, overseas and security. None of that could be done without philanthropy – it guides all of those activities and programs. So, people should be thinking about how they can work that into their lives on an annual basis.” Shenkman explained in addition to tax benefits, being philanthropic allows people to “pay it forward” and make the world a better place. Planning for these gifts allow people to do it more effectively, she said. “By making our philanthropy part of our annual budget, we’re doing that,” she said. “And by taking advantage of tax incentives for charitable giving, we are reducing our annual tax costs, thus, reducing the net costs of our charitable gifts.” In terms of how individuals can build these budgets, the professionals had some advice. “The strategy individuals use to set aside funds for their annual charitable giving is by periodically making contributions to donor-advised funds,” Shenkman suggested. “For individuals over ages 70½ or 72, making gifts annually from their IRAs allow for required minimum IRA distributions to be withdrawn tax-free. Doing so removes these IRA withdrawals from adjusted gross income, likely reducing taxable income, and, perhaps, reducing one’s tax bracket.” Lappen suggested individuals also prioritize their donations, figuring out how much one feels comfortable donating each year. “I suggest people look quarterly at how much they have budgeted for philanthropy throughout the year,” she explained. “Some organizations offer automatic monthly payments or payroll deductions, which are easy ways to not even feel the burden of the funds. Of course, another

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great way is to put aside funds is a donor-advised fund. This retains the privilege to makes recommendations, takes the burden off people and helps them realize their philanthropic vision.” Both professionals noted there are methods and assistance in place to help donors budget for gifts. At AFHU Midwest, Shenkman said members of the fundraising team can work with individuals to plan for gifts. “Where individuals have specific interests in mind such as scholarships for needy students, we can work with them to identify needs, particular areas of study and help them set up designated or endowed funds,” she explained. “The yearly gifts may be part of their plan for long-term support of the work of the university.” The Federation’s professionals work to create plans that fit a donor’s charitable mission, Lappen said. “Whether that is different vehicles of philanthropy or involving multiple generations, we want them to be able to transition to a cohesive and thoughtful philanthropic endeavor,” she noted. “That helps us deepen those relationships too, and guide them through their philanthropic journey.” For well-versed donors, these tips may be old news. But for new donors, both Shenkman and Lappen had advice on approaching this process with no prior experience. “We’re here to partner with donors to ensure making philanthropic decisions is a meaningful experience,” Lappen said. “We work with individuals to realize the vision they have with their philanthropy. There are lots of ways to give, so we want people to feel comfortable with those choices.” Shenkman said, “It’s important to become a partner with the charities you want to support. Beginning slowly with even modest contributions and building a relationship with the organization are important steps for individuals who are beginning to explore including philanthropy in their strategic planning.”

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ffective giving can only occur at the hands of effective fundraisers. When organizations build these teams, Michelle Debelak, director of gift planning at the Cleveland State University Foundation in Cleveland, said a realistic look at the organization itself goes a long way. “One of the challenges almost every organization I’ve ever worked for has is the sense that you hire a fundraiser and the money falls from the sky which does not happen,” she Debelak said. “You have to see it very much as an investment. It’s a long-term one – could be a year or two before we start to see financial returns on this because good fundraising is very strategic.” She explained organizations don’t want to hire someone who thinks in the short term. All members of a fundraising team should think about sustaining its mission for years. After recognizing the long term, Debelak said it is time to look for someone that will not only fit the organization’s culture but also determine if they want someone experienced or an aggressive, creative newcomer. “These are different skill sets and you may have a different personality you’re going for,” she stated. “Most importantly, when you’re looking for a fundraising team, you need to go for those who are personable. I know it sounds a little like low-hanging fruit, but it’s very true. They need to like people. They have to be able to communicate well and committed to understanding and expressing your mission.” The process of member selection is important, Debelak stated. “It’s extremely easy to get off track,” she said. “Funders are, for a lot of people, the first introduction. So, you want to be confident in their capacity to make

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decisions, drive conversations, make ethical choices and understand the strategies of the organization. And then, frankly, you have to empower them.” Specifically at Cleveland State, Debelak explained since the organization is on the younger side, it’s not going to have a large team. But, that doesn’t mean they don’t get the job done. “We have built a really lean, but deeply capable team that can go out and connect with others,” she noted. “Generally, our staff tends to know the city well, and we know our alumni really well. Good fundraising is a team effort, so you want to build a community where people are building people up. I can’t understate the importance of having your team out there advocating for you.” All in all, a good fundraising team is the meat and potatoes of a charitable organization. “Good fundraising helps good organizations become great,” Debelak said. “You are the engine. People are grateful to do (good fundraising). You are providing transformative education to students. Part of our job is finding those people who are really interested in doing that. Then it is also our job to take those donors and connect them with the programs and understanding what is in front of them, why it is in front of them and what that means.”

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ocial media and the internet have affected almost everything in our lives. But for philanthropic endeavors, that isn’t always a bad thing. According to Natalie Leek, CEO and president of Providence House in Cleveland, social media and the internet allow for new ways to reach Leek donors. Providence House uses social media to bolster and mirror current direct mail endeavors, as a majority of the organization’s donors are over 40 years old and don’t use the internet as their primary means of communication. “Whatever we produce in print, we also deploy digitally,” she explained. “That print message, whether a newsletter or direct mail, also goes into our social media platform so there is a presence. We make sure as we’re developing materials, we have a social media strategy behind everything produced.” Leek added social media is also used for “in-the-moment” requests, where they post a message to ask for items needed for immediate donation. “People respond well to that,” she said. “We also know we have to figure out who we’re communicating with on all platforms, like Facebook is for the older donors and younger millennials are on Instagram and Twitter. It’s all about tone shifting.” With that in mind, Leek reiterated social media and the internet as a whole have an effect on fundraising that can’t be ignored. “Everything we do with mobile responses, no matter where you open it like your phone, computer or tablet, you’re getting the full experience,” she stated. With how short attention spans are now, Leek said organizations “have to grab people.” “Donors want to get your content,

understand what they have to do and take action,” she explained. “It’s about making everything digestible. It’s also the ease. People know what they want to give to, so get to them quickly so they can act quickly. Social media is perfectly tuned to that strategy.” As the use of social media and the internet have evolved, Leek said the approach fundraisers use has also shifted. “Many organizations still have a lengthy grant process that hasn’t streamlined or gone social,” she said. “They’re very institutionally based. Social media at the individual donor level is where you’re seeing the traction. One of the areas that it is challenging is planned giving. Most planned gifts are from older donors, so they aren’t communicating the same way online.”

“One of the areas that it is challenging is planned giving. Most planned gifts are from older donors, so they aren’t communicating the same way online.” Nancy Leek But as fundraising continues, social media and the internet will continue to complement it. “It is the wave of the future,” Leek said. “So, while person to person is always going to be important, the competition is already fierce and it’ll continue to grow. At the touch of a button, people will be able to donate where they want to. ... People give to people. The more we get donors to leverage their social media to talk about the causes they believe in, the better. Though digital, the people to people piece is still critical.”

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e are planners, taught from an early age being prepared is important. From fully stocked diaper bags, to school bags and briefcases, organized home moves and careful attention to each important event in our lives, we plan. We have managed our lives, our families, our careers and our physical spaces. Granted, some of us are better planners than others and certain life events require more attention than others. Preparing Arnold for any significant transition in life counts among those that require the most attention and planning. As we manage relocations, health challenges, changes within our families and financial questions among countless other issues, thinking about what lies ahead and preparing for it is our best bet even when closing our eyes and just hoping it will all work out seems more appealing. Using the same skills we likely have used most of our lives are exactly what we need as we navigate the steep terrain of aging. We are capable, although help may be needed, of taking an inventory of our life, deciding what needs to happen next and who we need to assist us. Things we need to consider: how well am I functioning as far as memory, cognitive skills, physical abilities? Where and

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how would I prefer to live? Is a move to a senior living facility recommended? How do I manage my current home and belongings? Is my family and support network communicating in the best way possible on my behalf ? Are my finances and legal matters arranged? How do I assure, to the best of my ability, that life’s next chapter is the best that it can be? One sure way is to get assistance from experts, those that are specially equipped to help us navigate our finances, assessments of our personal and family functioning, moving to a new living situation, management of home and belongings and arranging for other help as indicated. It is important for us to be honest about our situation and to not concede to shame or embarrassment if life becomes overwhelming. Most often, we move quickly to help others, but hesitate to help ourselves. Let your life’s next chapter proceed as seamlessly as possible by planning ahead, realistically assessing the situation at hand and bravely engaging others to assist as needed. Use your strengths and abilities and have the courage to ask for help. Far more often than not, it pays off in decreased worry and increased comfort. Older adulthood can be difficult, but it is also a gift. Embrace it the best you can and try to find joy in everyday.

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he stock market has been on a punishing roller coaster ride this week, suffering its largest one-day drop in more than 30 years, on concerns the spread of COVID-19 will hit the global economy hard. It’s safe to say that volatility with a capital “V” is back – a situation that probably only day traders like. For the rest of us, trying to ignore market free falls is not a bad strategy, especially when it comes to a long-term goal like retirement. That’s because one of the best ways to make sure your retirement accounts survive economic turbulence is to fortify those accounts as well as you can and then go do something else, come what may. “Don’t get caught up in the motion of the market when investing for a long-term goal,” said Chris Remedios, a certified financial planner with Remedios Financial Planning in San Francisco. “If it makes you uncomfortable when things go down, don’t look.” Taking the steps below will help protect your IRA, 401(k) and other retirement accounts from events beyond your control.

STAY INVESTED During big market swings, your investment portfolio could well lose money. This is where ignoring the market becomes important if you’re investing for retirement. “You have a long-term goal – try to focus on that long-term goal and not the short-term volatility of the markets,” said Rob Williams, vice president of financial planning at the Schwab Center for Financial Research. If the turbulence has you worried, don’t forget that though the market is falling, it’s falling from record highs. Investing in the stock market remains the best way to achieve long-term growth. CHECK ON YOUR DIVERSIFICATION Even a diversified portfolio can lose money, but diversification helps stem your losses by reducing investment risk. You want to be sure you’ve spread your money around so if any stock market sector crashes particularly hard, you’ve got investments in other sectors providing

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MARCH 20, 2020 retire until you’re in your 60s, time is on your side. Don’t sell out of the stock market when it starts dropping. In fact, a better strategy might be to buy more shares. “A down market just means you’re buying stocks on sale,” Williams said. Even in your 50s or older, buying might be a strategy for you too, given that retirement may last as long as two or even three decades. PAY DOWN DEBT, SAVE FOR EMERGENCIES While you’re aligning your investment strategy with your long-term goals, assess your overall personal finances, too. A stock market correction can be the push you need to clean up your finances. Smart steps to put on your to-do list include paying down debt and building an emergency fund. Moving forward on those goals sets you up to better weather any economic headwinds ahead. And don’t think you have to get to perfect in 60 seconds or less. It’s OK to take small steps toward each goal. For example, just $500 to $1,000 in a savings account can help provide a safe harbor from rough economic waters.

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urchasing a home or a commercial real estate property can be stressful and confusing, especially if one doesn’t know what’s involved. That is where disclosure statements come in, according to Brian Cantrall, vice president of Chestnut Hill Realty in Beachwood; Nancy Emerman, Realtor at Keller Williams Greater Cleveland in Pepper Pike; and David Leb, senior sales associate at Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate in Cleveland. “The point of the disclosure statement is so the seller is not hiding anything from the buyer,” Cantrall explained. “It’s avoiding any litigation or potential issues in the future. This is the baseline starting point.” The forms typically explain if there have been any problems with the property within the last five years, as well as any changes or fixes made. “People forget things that have been repaired and don’t disclose it until there has been an inspection,” Emerman said. “So, whatever they know, we suggest they disclose it and think about it.” For commercial properties, Leb said it’s a little different. The main type of disclosure statement is the agency disclosure, which is required by law and is sent to the buyer and seller, or tenant and landlord.

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the buyers ask follow-up questions and gather more information to assure they won’t have those problems going forward,” he noted. For commercial properties, Leb explained the buying-selling relationship tends to not be as strictly regulated as residential. “Commercial sellers often sell property ‘as-is, where-is,’ and do not have to disclose the property’s history or deficiencies,” he said. “In Ohio, it’s up to the buyer to be as diligent and thorough as possible while investigating a property, as they cannot rely on the seller to disclose everything about the property.” Regardless of what is listed on a disclosure statement, Emerman explained using one for residential property adds a layer of trust between parties.

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“Buyers can get concerned that maybe the seller didn’t tell them something,” she said. “It’s a major part of the comfort for a buyer – the trust they have in what has been put on paper and what they find in a final inspection. It means everything. It is a very important part of the sales process when it comes to home buying.” When it comes to disclosure statements, regardless of property type, the professionals said they can lend knowledge to clients about what to do. “With buyers, most don’t know what is a big or little deal, and what is common with homes,” Cantrall said. “There is some education needed on the types of issues and the implications of what else we need to ask of sellers. It’s all about interpreting the form and giving each party advice accordingly.” Professionals can also provide contacts necessary for inspections and work. “I often recommend preferred property inspectors, environmental consultants, HVAC contractors and other necessary trades to look closely at a property to give the buyer as much information as possible to make an informed decision,” Leb said. Emerman added, “It’s about having those contacts and having them available for the right people because they become part of who you are in your business.”

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Nancy Emerman “Although it is always important, it’s most important under a ‘dual agency’ situation, which means you must disclose that the agent or broker is representing both parties in the deal,” he noted. What needs to be disclosed varies, but the professionals said it typically falls to property issues or other projects. “You’d list things like water damage, current and past, roof problems, basement problems like flooding and mold,” Emerman said. “These are the things you might not notice from the outset but could be a problem later on. A good idea for sellers is to have a pre-sale inspection so the seller is aware of some of the things they need to fix and disclose before putting the house on the market.” Cantrall added another thing to disclose would be things like structural issues. All of this allows buyers to feel informed before making a purchase. “Things like (disclosure statements) can help

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Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 38-foot Utility Pole Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 8702 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH 44102, Lat: 41-28-49.48, Long: -81-44-39.95. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1158189. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc. gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Kayla, k.ratliff@trileaf.com, 10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-997-6111.

TORAH | SYNAGOGUE

Homeward bound

RABBI MOSHE GANCZ

hich was holier – the Holy Temple or the home? Or in contemporary terms, which is holier now – the synagogue or the home?

Obviously, the Temple (or synagogue) is holier. There are scores of halachic restrictions that support that. The real question – which is more important? The answer to this lies in the additional reading we should be reading this week, Parshat Hachodesh. We read about the Passover offering that was brought on the eve of redemption from Egypt. One of the major differences between the way the Jews brought this offering then and the way it was brought in later generations is that the entire Passover offering and process in Egypt was performed in private homes, whereas future Passover offerings were all brought in the Holy Temple. This was not simply for practical reasons, being that there was no Temple. The Exodus was the birth of the Jewish people as a G-dly nation. The Passover offering in Egypt established from the very beginning the ultimate purpose for which the Jewish people, and the entire world, came into being. G-d created the world because “He desired that there be a dwelling place for His Presence in the lowest world.” The offering sent a message about what would become our ultimate mission later on, when we would have a Temple. The windows of the Temple built by King Solomon were designed wide on the outside and narrow on the

Yiddish Vinkl Shtadlen (SHTAHD-ln)

Meaning: lobbyist, intercessor • Borrowed from Hebrew, shtadlen refers to a “vizier” or adviser, like the biblical Joseph who became the vizier of Egypt. • “Don Isaac Abravanel, adviser and treasurer to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 15th-century Spain, was an accomplished shtadlen. After raising funds for Columbus’ voyage, he was offered exemption from expulsion during the Inquisition. After

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Vayak’hel/Pekudei Exodus 35:1-40:38 Exodus 35:1-40:38 inside, to radiate the spiritual light of the Temple outward. The goal of having a Temple is not for G-d’s presence to remain there, but for it to radiate to the rest of the world. The Jewish home is considered a “mikdash me’at,” literally a miniature sanctuary, or the Holy Temple in microcosm. The goal in Jewish observance is not what we do in synagogue, but what we take from the synagogue and implement in our homes. We are meant to do far more mitzvos at home than we do in the synagogue. The real purpose of shul is not a place where you go to act more Jewish than you do in your daily life. Shul is the place where you go in order to be inspired to actually do more mitzvos after you leave. So which is more important? We need both equally. We all find ourselves in challenging times being confined to our homes. What an opportunity. Let’s resolve to fill our homes with mitzvah observance, ultimately fulfilling G-d’s desire of a dwelling place in this world, with the coming of Moshiach now.

Rabbi Moshe Gancz is director of Fromovitz Chabad Center in Beachwood.

refusing in vigorous protest, he was denounced by the royal couple and expelled in 1492. • (Excerpt from Theodore Herzl’s diary at ﬁrst Zionist conference in Basil, Switzerland, 1897): “The main tactical goal of the Zionist organization was straightforward: to muster all means – and particularly the friendly assistance of Western governments through hojjuden (court Jews) and shtadlen – to persuade the Ottoman government to provide a charter for Jews to settle Palestine.” (bit.ly/2wYublc)

Shaker Heights resident Harold Ticktin prepares “Yiddish Vinkl” for the Cleveland Jewish News.

Due to the changing nature of current events, the Cleveland Jewish News is publishing only the names and contact information for synagogues in this issue. For service times and information on viewing services, please contact the synagogue or visit the synagogue’s website. CONSERVATIVE AGUDATH B’NAI ISRAEL: Meister

Road at Pole Ave., Lorain. Mark Jaffee, Ritual Director. 440-282-3307. abitemplelorain.com BETH EL CONGREGATION: 750 White Pond Dr., Akron. Rabbi Elyssa Austerklein, Hazzan Matthew Austerklein. NO SERVICES. 330-864-2105. bethelakron. com. B’NAI JESHURUN-Temple on the Heights: 27501 Fairmount Blvd., Pep-

per Pike. Rabbis Stephen Weiss and Hal Rudin-Luria; Stanley J. Schachter, Rabbi Emeritus; Cantor Aaron Shifman. 216-831-6555. bnaijeshurun.org.

Rabbi Emeritus. 216-381-4757. GreenRoadSynagogue.org. HEIGHTS JEWISH CENTER SYNAGOGUE: 14270 Cedar Road, University

Heights. Rabbi Raphael Davidovich. 216-382-1958, hjcs.org.

K’HAL YEREIM: 1771 S. Taylor Road,

Cleveland Heights. Rabbi Yehuda Blum. 216-321-5855.

MENORAH PARK: 27100 Cedar Road,

OHEB ZEDEK CEDAR SINAI SYNAGOGUE: 23749 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst.

B’NAI ABRAHAM-The Elyria Temple:

Rabbi Noah Leavitt. 216-382-6566. office@oz-cedarsinai.org. oz-cedarsinai.org.

PARK SYNAGOGUE-Anshe Emeth Beth Tefilo Cong.: Park MAIN 3300

SOLON CHABAD: 5570 Harper Road,

South Euclid. Rabbi Yossi Marozov. 216-235-6498.

Solon. Rabbi Zushe Greenberg. 440498-9533. office@solonchabad.com. solonchabad.com.

TAYLOR ROAD SYNAGOGUE: 1970

S. Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights. 216-321-4875.

Blvd., Beachwood. Rabbi Scott B. Roland; Gary Paller, Cantor Emeritus. 216-765-8300. shaareytikvah.org.

WAXMAN CHABAD CENTER: 2479 S. Green Road, Beachwood. Rabbis Shalom Ber Chaikin and Moshe Gancz. 216-381-1770. waxmanchabadcenter@ gmail.com.

EGALITARIAN/TRADITIONAL

YOUNG ISRAEL OF GREATER CLEVELAND: Hebrew Academy (HAC), 1860

BETH EL-The Heights Synagogue, an Independent Minyan: 3246

Desota Ave., Cleveland Heights. Rabbi Michael Ungar; Rabbi Moshe Adler, Rabbi Emeritus. 216-320-9667. bethelheights.org.

INDEPENDENT THE SHUL-An Innovative Center for Jewish Outreach: 30799 Pinetree

Road, #401, Pepper Pike. Rabbi Eddie Sukol. See website or call for Shabbat and holiday service dates, times and details. 216-509-9969. rabbieddie@ theshul.us. theshul.us.

ORTHODOX AHAVAS YISROEL: 1700 S. Taylor

Road, Cleveland Heights. Rabbi Boruch Hirschfeld. 216-932-6064.

BEACHWOOD KEHILLA: 25400 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood. Rabbi Ari Spiegler, Rabbi Emeritus David S. Zlatin. 216-556-0010.

S. Taylor Road; Beachwood (Stone), 2463 Green Road. Rabbis Naphtali Burnstein and Aharon Dovid Lebovics. 216-382-5740. office@yigc.org.

Hudson. Rabbi Michael Ross. NO SERVICES. 330-656-1800. tbshudson.org

530 Gulf Road, Elyria. Rabbi Lauren Werber. 440-366-1171. tbaelyria.org

SUBURBAN TEMPLE-KOL AMI: 22401

Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood. Rabbi Allison Bergman Vann. 216-991-0700. suburbantemple.org.

TEMPLE EMANU EL: 4545 Brainard

Road, Orange. Rabbi Steven L. Denker; Cantor David R. Malecki; Daniel A. Roberts, Rabbi Emeritus. 216-454-1300. teecleve.org.

TEMPLE ISRAEL: 91 Springside Drive, Akron. Rabbi Josh Brown. Cantor Kathy Fromson. 330-665-2000 templeisraelakron.org. TEMPLE ISRAEL NER TAMID: 1732

Lander Road, Mayfield Heights. Rabbi Matthew J. Eisenberg, D.D.; Frederick A. Eisenberg, D.D., Founding Rabbi Emeritus; Cantorial Soloist Rachel Eisenberg. 440-473-5120. tintcleveland. org.

Road, Beachwood. Rabbi Moshe Garfunkel. 216-291-5000.

THE TEMPLE-TIFERETH ISRAEL: 26000 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood. Senior Rabbi Jonathan Cohen; Rabbi Roger C. Klein and Rabbi Stacy Schlein; Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo. 216-831-3233. ttti.org.

RECONSTRUCTIONIST

SECULAR/HUMANIST

KOL HALEV (Cleveland’s Reconstructionist Community): The Ratner

JEWISH SECULAR COMMUNITY:

ZICHRON CHAIM: 2203 S. Green

School. 27575 Shaker Blvd., Pepper Pike. Rabbi Steve Segar. 216-320-1498. kolhalev.net.

REFORM AM SHALOM of Lake County: 7599

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Heights. jewishsecularcommunity.org.

MIKVAOT THE CHARLOTTE GOLDBERG COMMUNITY MIKVAH: Park Synagogue,

Center St., Mentor. Spiritual Director Renee Blau; Assistant Spiritual Director Elise Aitken. 440-255-1544.

3300 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights. By appointment only: 216-371-2244, ext. 135.

ANSHE CHESED Fairmount Temple:

THE STANLEY AND ESTHER WAXMAN COMMUNITY MIKVAH: Wax-

FROMOVITZ CHABAD CENTER: 21625 Chagrin Blvd. #210, Beachwood. Rabbi Moshe Gancz. 216647.4884, clevelandjewishlearning. com

23737 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood. Rabbis Robert Nosanchuk and Joshua Caruso; Cantor Sarah Sager; Jordana Chernow-Reader, Rabbi-Educator. FRI. Shabbat Evening Service via livestream ONLY at fairmounttemple. org 6:15 p.m. 216-464-1330. fairmounttemple.org.

GREEN ROAD SYNAGOGUE: 2437

BETH ISRAEL-The West Temple:

S. Green Road, Beachwood. Rabbi Binyamin Blau; Melvin Granatstein,

itus. 216-941-8882. thewesttemple.com. BETH SHALOM: 50 Division St.,

SEMACH SEDEK: 2004 S. Green Road,

SHAAREY TIKVAH: 26811 Fairmount

Upcoming Candle lighting March 27 7:28 April 3 7:36 Erev Passover (April 8) 7:41 April 10 7:44 April 17 7:51

Beachwood. Rabbi Howard Kutner; Associate Rabbi Joseph Kirsch. 216831-6500.

MONTEFIORE: One David N. Myers Parkway., Beachwood. Services in Montefiore Maltz Chapel. Rabbi Akiva Feinstein; Cantor Gary Paller. 216-3609080.

Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights; Park EAST 27500 Shaker Blvd., Pepper Pike. Rabbi Joshua Hoffer Skoff, Rabbi Sharon Y. Marcus, Milton B. Rube, Rabbi-in-Residence, Cantor Misha Pisman. 216-371-2244; TDD# 216-371-8579. parksynagogue.org.

Candle lighting time 7:21 Sabbath ends 8:21

14308 Triskett Road, Cleveland. Rabbi Enid Lader. Alan Lettofsky, Rabbi Emer-

man Chabad House, 2479 South Green Road, Beachwood. 216-381-3170. This is a paid listing with information provided by congregations.

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LIFECYCLES

Obituaries Barrish, Judy

Lebit, Barbara

udy A. Barrish (nee Pitrone), 61, was born Aug. 13, 1958, and passed away March 16, 2020. Beloved wife of Robert Barrish; devoted mother of Steve (Carly Habenschuss) Barrish and Brian (Shiann Kinney) Barrish; loving grandmother of Ethan Barrish, Sage Barrish, Kilian Barrish and Rudy Barrish; dear sister of Shirley (Thomas) Smayda, Donald (Robin) Pitrone, Paul (Kelly) Pitrone and Bobby Pitrone (deceased). Graveside funeral services were held March 19 at Mount Olive Cemetery in Solon. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at bkbmc.com for the Barrish family. Arrangements under the direction of Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel, (800) 448-2210.

Joynt, Linda

inda R. Joynt (nee Fierman), passed away March 14, 2020. Dearly beloved wife of Robert; devoted mother of Sara Joynt (Joshua) Yurman and Emily Joynt (Tony) Baraldi; cherished grandmother of Lila, Zoe, Charlie and Aria Rose; dear sister of Dr. Bennett A. Fierman (Dee) and Martin Fierman (deceased); loving daughter of the late William and Nona Fierman. Graveside services were held March 18 at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Chester Township. Contributions are suggested to the Playmaker’s Youth Theatre, c/o the Mandel Jewish Community Center.

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arbara Lebit (nee Biederman), 81, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2020, surrounded by family and friends. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward A. Lebit, devoted mother of Lynn Lebit (Jon) Hardacre and Leslie Lebit Brown (Christopher, deceased). Loving grandmother of Riley Edward Hardacre, Evan Elizabeth Hardacre, Gillian Platten Brown and Edward “Ted” Galt Brown. Daughter of the Late Hyman and Sally Biederman. Dear twin sister of Beverly Biederman Gold (Dr. Jay Richard Gold). Beloved sister of Earl (Marianne) Biederman (deceased), and Robert (Joyce) Biederman. Dear aunt of Scott (Leslie) Biederman, Roger (Deborah) Gold, Laura Gold, Brandon (Rachel) Biederman and Hunter (Dana) Biederman. Barbara graduated from Shaker Heights High School in 1956. She then graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in health and physical education. While at Ohio State, she was elected secretary of the junior class and was also elected senior class senator. She was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority and served as its social chairman. Following her graduation from The Ohio State University, Barbara taught physical education on a teaching fellowship at Case Western Reserve University, where she received her master’s degree in education. She taught health and physical education at Shaker Heights High School. Shaker always held a special place in her heart, and she served as chair of her reunion committee for many, many years, always successful in finding classmates and achieving wonderful attendance. While teaching at Shaker, she was elected treasurer of the Cleveland Woman’s Physical Education Teacher’s Association. Barbara also served as the president of the United Order of True Sisters’ Cleveland Chapter. She was a former board member of the National Council of Jewish Women/Cleveland and was responsible for many decorations and centerpieces at council events over the years. This was a favorite creative outlet of hers. Barbara was also a long-term ovarian cancer survivor and grateful for the wonderful care she received from Dr. Steven Waggoner and the team at Seidman Cancer Center for giving her many cancer-free years of good health following a difficult diagnosis and treatment in 2011. Barbara loved the game of golf and won the Hawthorne Valley Women’s Golf Club Championship in 1986. She served as the president of the Hawthorne Valley Golf Club Women’s Association for three years. Barbara also loved antiquing and was a skilled and knowledgeable collector of thimbles, tape measures,

sewing kits and egg cups. She spent many weekends traveling to antique shows and flea markets with her sister-in-law Marianne. She also met her sister, Beverly, every Friday for more than 40 years, to have their hair done together by Tommy Svoboda, her dear friend, golf buddy and longtime hairdresser. Barbara was a die-hard Buckeye fan, singing the “Buckeye Battle Cry” while watching football games, and sometimes just because, with family and friends. In 2013, Barbara moved to The Weils, a Montefiore assisted living community. She thrived there and made many dear friends, both residents and caregivers. She even created an annual co-ed putting tournament, sharing her love of golf with the Weils’ community members. The family is thankful for the care she received from The Weils and Montefiore hospice, and especially from her longtime caregiver, Brenda. Donations can be made in Barbara’s memory to the Seidman Cancer Center at uhgiving.org or University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Institutional Relations & Development, PO Box 94554, Cleveland, OH 44101, or by phone at 216-983-2200; or the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org, or 225 Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601. The family will have a private burial. Arrangements by Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel.

Mandel, Dvera S.

vera S. Mandel, 82, of Cleveland Heights, formerly of Michigan, died March 8, 2020. Beloved mother of Anita (Tzvi) Feigenbaum and Sheri (Dr. William) Sax. Devoted grandmother of Dr. Yitzi (Noelle) Feigenbaum, Yehuda (Sarah) Feigenbaum, Yafa (Jon) Diamond, Noah Rabinsky, Kiva (Deb) Rabinsky, Ezra Rabinsky, Zachary (Adi) Sax, Oliver (Kayla) Sax and Isabella (Joseph) Zummo. Proud great-grandmother of Shmuel Ilan Feigenbaum, Ori Moshe Feigenbaum, Nava Leah Rabinsky, Yonah Shai Rabinsky, Miri Sax and Noa Nitzan Sax. Services and interment were held in Michigan. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel, 248-543-1622, hebrewmemorial.org.

Marg, Elaine

laine R. Marg, 95. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Marg, devoted mother of a son and daughter and their spouses, and cherished grandmother of Michael, Karlin and Cliff, passed away on March 15, 2020, in La Jolla, Calif. Elaine was born in Manhattan and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. Elaine and Joe moved to Cleveland in 1954. For almost 20 years, she worked for Beachwood City Schools. After moving to California to be near her daughter, Susan, in December 2011, she very much missed her life in Cleveland. And we will miss her.

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Obituaries Schneeweis, Sally

ally Schneeweis (nee Polen) died March 12, 2020, in Cleveland, at nearly 81 years of age. Born to Harry and Dora (nee Chesler) Polen, Sally and her siblings – older brother Tommy and younger sister Ellen – grew up on the east side of Cleveland in an Orthodox Jewish home where hard work and love of family – nuclear and extended – were the core values. Upon graduation from Shaw High School in 1957, Sally convinced her parents to let her attend Ohio University where brother, Tommy, a few years ahead, would be able to keep an eye on her. There she met Tommy’s friend, Stan Schneeweis, an upperclassman premed who would become her soulmate and husband of 60 years. Sally is survived by Stanley; their four children, David (Sue Chen-Yu Kuo), Andrew, Richard (Melissa) and Jacki (Michael Sheck); 10 grandchildren (Zachary, Amanda, Jeremy, Carly, Haley, Emry, Adam, Joshua, Jacob and Jessica); and sister Ellen of Marietta, Ga. She is predeceased by her parents and brother, Tommy. Sally had a lifelong love of literature. She earned credits at Brooklyn College while Stanley attended medical school, and eventually earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from John Carroll University – breaking gender boundaries along the way – while raising four children. She was an authority on the poetry of William Butler Yeats. For many years she applied her sharp ear for language as an editor at the Cleveland Jewish News. Sally broke gender boundaries of a different sort when, on the occasion of her oldest son’s bar mitzvah, she was the first woman permitted to have an aliyah at Temple on the Heights (B’nai Jeshurun Congregation). Sally enjoyed the performing arts, loved to cook and could spend countless hours watching British television series and movies. She derived special pleasure from walking the beach at Hilton Head Island, her decades long retreat from Cleveland cold. But more than anything else, Sally loved to read. She was a voracious reader who would actually exhaust entire collections at the local library, where she was a fixture. Private services were held at

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel, with burial at Mount Olive Cemetery (Jewish War Veterans section). In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland or charities serving veterans are suggested.

Singer, Elizabeth

lizabeth “Liz” Singer (nee Schey) passed away peacefully on March 17, 2020, at 90 with family present. Elizabeth was born Aug. 16, 1929, in Vienna, Austria. Liz immigrated to the United States when she was 9 years old from a small town just outside of Vienna during World War II. The important people in her life include her marriage of 43 years to Joe Singer (deceased); her three children, Pat Singer (Bob) Kahn, Alice Singer (Art) Antal and Edward Marc (Beth) Singer. She constantly supported her two talented grandchildren, Ian (Amber) Kahn and Rebecca Antal (Larry) Mutschler. She cherished her parents, Ignatz and Malvine Schey (deceased) and brother, Manny (deceased). Education was a key part of her life. Liz earned her Masters of Library Science degree from Kent State University in 1966. She enjoyed being a librarian in the Cleveland Public Schools and at Hebrew Academy of Cleveland, where she influenced students to love to read. Liz also taught Sunday school at Park Synagogue for 30 years. Liz gave back to the Cleveland community before moving to Austin, Texas, as an active, life member of NA’AMAT USA and a member of National Council of Jewish Women. She also volunteered at the Montefiore Snack Shop. Socializing, her favorite pastime, was shared at luncheons, mahjong and bridge games and vacationing with very close friends. Liz loved to bake. Her ‘death by chocolate’ and brisket traveled from Cleveland to Wellsboro, Pa., to Austin. Burial took place March 20 at Bet Olam Cemetery in Beachwood. In lieu of flowers, contribute to Hospice Austin (hospiceaustin.org) or Park Synagogue (parksynagogue.org). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at bkbmc.com for the Singer family. Arrangements under the direction of Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel, 800-448-2210.

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Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 38-foot Utility Pole Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 1320 Chase Avenue, Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, OH 44107, Lat: 41-29-15.51, Long: -81-47-28.57. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1158105. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc. gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Kayla, k.ratliff@trileaf.com, 10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-997-6111.

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Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 38-foot Utility Pole Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 2155 Gehring Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH 44113, Lat: 41-28-57.31, Long: -81-42-6.80. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1158176. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/ applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Kayla, k.ratliff@trileaf.com, 10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-997-6111.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 40-foot Utility Pole Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 2059 Quail Street, Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, OH 44107, Lat: 41-28-31.95, Long: -81-46-36.81. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1158169. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/ applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Kayla, k.ratliff@trileaf.com, 10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-997-6111.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 32-foot Utility Pole Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 2230 Chesterland Avenue, Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, OH 44107, Lat: 41-28-15.04, Long: -81-47-4.48. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1158163. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc. gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Kayla, k.ratliff@trileaf.com, 10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-997-6111.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 35-foot Utility Pole Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 13411 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, OH 44107, Lat: 41-29-6.11, Long: -81-47-0.52. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1158123. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/ applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Kayla, k.ratliff@trileaf.com, 10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-997-6111.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 35-foot Utility Pole Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 1438 Coutant Avenue, Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, OH 44107, Lat: 41-28-58.46, Long: -81-46-13.31. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1158414.ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc. gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Kayla, k.ratliff@trileaf.com, 10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-997-6111.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 38-foot Utility Pole Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 1530 W 116th Street, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH 44102, Lat: 41-28-46.68, Long: -81-46-3.07. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1158164. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/ applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Kayla, k.ratliff@trileaf.com, 10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-997-6111.

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The screen: Make them a friend HAL BECKER

Halbecker.com

sually the person who can help you most is the secretary or receptionist. They can help determine whether your prospect is the right person to see.

But initially, you must make a good first impression and try to win their cooperation. The greeting should not be familiar, patronizing or arrogant. Use sincere, direct expression and a friendly smile. Treat them as an equal. If you regularly have trouble with the gatekeeper, then I suggest you check your attitude. A lot of people talk down to the receptionist. They consider them unimportant and think that their job is to keep them out. These same salespeople hate to be treated like dirt. So why do salespeople treat receptionists so poorly? It’s no wonder most receptionists are so tired of salespeople. It’s up to you to show the receptionist they should let you in rather than keep you out. A woman at one of my seminars said, “I

see this in my own work. I sublease space and the way the office is set up, a lot of people think I’m a receptionist because of where my space is located. Those people treat me one way first, and when they find out I have my own company, they treat me altogether differently.” Some salespeople believe disclosing their business to a screen will lessen their chance of getting to see the decision-maker. They resort to evasions. These tricks, however, do not fool the screen, who has seen and heard them many times. The screen is there to do a job. Cooperate with them, and they will most likely cooperate with you. All of us are just humans trying to do our jobs. All of us want to be around people who do their jobs the best they can. You feel this way, and so does the screen. Tell the screen who you are, what company you

represent and how your product or service can benefit their company. The screen knows which executive is responsible for every function in the company and they can steer you in the right direction. Consider them a friend and ally on future calls. Approach the screen with the realization that part of their job is to eliminate those callers who do not deserve their boss’s valuable time. It’s best to make the screen feel it’s important to get you in, rather than to keep you out. It boils down to convincing the screen your product and service can benefit the boss. What’s the worst thing that can happen? They don’t want to let you in. What if there’s no way to get past the screen? Find out what time they go to lunch and then call. Or call at the times when you’re likely to find only the decision maker is in, like after 5 p.m. Work while you wait. Prepare for the call. There are many ways to do this: • If there’s something in the lobby about the company, read it • Review your questions • Look around you and see if there’s something you can ask about or work into your presentation For example, companies that belong to

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the chamber of commerce usually have a plaque in the lobby. I remember in the past, members of the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce get a 15% discount on airtime from a cellular phone company. If I worked for that company and I saw a chamber of commerce plaque in the lobby, I would use that fact in my presentation. Notice I do this in question form: How long have you been a member of the chamber of commerce? Are you a member in good standing? Are you aware of the great discounts and other benefits you can receive by being a member? (Hey, I was just president of our chamber so I had to work this in somehow). And remember, the receptionist is a great source of information. If you develop rapport with them, they can help you tremendously.

Hal Becker is a nationally known speaker on sales and customer service. He is the author of numerous business books including two national best sellers “Can I Have 5 Minutes Of Your Time?” and “Lip Service.” Hal’s newest book on sales is titled “Ultimate Sales Book.” He can be reached at Halbecker.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 40-foot Utility Pole Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 1977 E 120th St and 1989 W 54th St, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH, 44102-6. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Victoria, v.dalton@trileaf.com, 10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-997-6111.

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