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SHABBAT SHALOM

PARSHAT BESHALACH Feb 7-8, 2025
Candle lighting 5:32 pm
Havdalah 6:41 pm

Kiddush is sponsored by Jim and Pam Leikin in memory of Jim's father, Menachem ben Avrohom

SHABBAT MORNING EXPERIENCE
8:45 am: Services
9:45 am: Narrated Torah service
10:00 am: Childcare
10:15 am: NCSY Juniors Donuts & Discussion
10:30 am: Rabbi's sermon
10:45 am: Parsha Class
11:15 pm: Kiddush

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Miri Gilad, Shaya Lager, Michael Goldberg, Jennifer Newman, Bailey Pasternak, Casey Posner, Robert Weiner 

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY  Richard & Beverly Uria

LOST AND FOUND
Please see here for items that have been found at JFX.  All unclaimed items remaining after Feb 15 will be donated. 
Call JFX for more info 216-591-9525

WE ARE HIRING

Are you looking to make a difference? JFX is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee the day-to-day management of financial operations, facilities, human resources, and programming. 

APPLY HERE

With gratitude to Hashem for the hostages who have been safely returned to their families, we rejoice with Keith Siegel, Yarden Bibas and Ofer Calderon upon their release from captivity this week. 

We
 hope and pray for the remaining hostages to come home safely soon.


UPDATED HOSTAGE LIST
PRAYER FOR THE HOSTAGES

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

JFX is growing and needs two additional coat racks. Please contact the office if you would like to sponsor one.
 
Shout out to our members who appeared in the Cleveland Jewish News: Local Lawyers Super Attorneys Edition
 

PICTURE PERFECT
 
Jewish Sunday Experience
 
UPCOMING EVENTS

Coach Ratner Shabbaton

Friday evening, February 14
Shabbat dinner & lecture
Shabbat morning, February 15
Lecture & kiddush

Co-host of the “Living in Clarity” podcast, which boasts over 50K followers, Coach Ratner is a lead educator at Jerusalem’s Aish Hatorah, author of four books, and a certified life coach specializing in relationships, personal growth and spirituality. 

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How to find and Keep the Love of Your Life
For Young Professionals in their 20s and 30s 
with Coach Ratner 


Saturday evening, February 15 
8:15 pm

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Jewish Sunday Experience

Sunday, February 16
10-11:15 am

For kids ages 0-6 
Little gym style play stations in a spacious indoor venue
Live guitar circle time: Jewish songs and storytelling
Healthy snacks for the kids
Hot coffee station for the adults

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LEARN WITH US


MEN'S CLASS WITH RABBI KOVAL
Build on personal growth and character development
For learners of all backgrounds
In the merit of Israeli soldiers
  • Thursdays 8:15 to 8:45 pm


MUSSAR WITH
RUCHI FOR WOMEN

Character Improvement Through Torah Wisdom

 
  • Mondays at 10:00 am in Beachwood
  • Every other week on Mondays at 7:30 pm at JFX (there is class this week)
  • Tuesdays at 9:00 am via Zoom
  • Thursdays at 12:00 pm via Zoom (no class this week)


LUNCH & LEARN WITH RABBI YOSEF KOVAL
  • Fridays at 12:00 pm at JFX         


MEN'S PARSHA 'N CHOLENT
  • Every other Wednesday at 7:00 pm

Contact Rabbi Helman for more info

 
My Son, the Doctor
By Rabbi Josh Grodko

"To save one life is to save the entire world."
—The Talmud

The call came in at 6:30 p.m. I had no idea what was waiting for me at the scene.

I arrived alongside my partner to find a middle-aged man who just wasn’t feeling like himself. He was on several medications and had recently been hospitalized for a heart condition. I quickly scanned him to ensure there were no immediate life threats and began my initial assessment.

As I was speaking to him, he suddenly collapsed, going into cardiac arrest. My partner immediately hooked up the AED while I began chest compressions.

At this point, you’re probably reading on the edge of your seat, or maybe you’ve already started praying. So, I’ll cut to the chase—this wasn’t a real emergency.

It was a training scenario under the direction of the UH EMS: EMS Training & Disaster Preparedness Institute. We practiced as if each scenario felt real—our instincts kicked in, and the pressure was intense. That’s exactly the point. When the moment comes, there’s no room for hesitation. In fact, we went through hundreds of scenarios—some involving actors, others using dummies. We covered everything from cardiology and resuscitation to labor and delivery, trauma medical emergencies, and more.

A little over a year ago, I decided to embark on a journey that could change my life forever: becoming a Hatzalah member.

Now, you may be wondering, what exactly is Hatzalah?

Hatzalah (Hebrew for "rescue") is a network of volunteer emergency medical services (EMS) organizations that primarily serve Jewish communities worldwide, providing immediate medical care to those in need. What's unique about Hatzalah is that instead of using a central dispatch system, trained volunteers are alerted wherever they are, so the closest one can get to the scene as fast as possible. What a mitzvah!

Back in my hometown in NY, if there was ever a medical emergency, we always called Hatzalah. (As a kid, I thought 911 was only for the police!) When I moved to Cleveland, I was surprised to learn that our community didn’t have a Hatzalah branch. From what I understood, there wasn’t a Jewish community of our size anywhere in the world that didn’t already have one.

So, when the news broke that Hatzalah was launching here, I was determined to join.

There was just one problem.

I was never the academic type. Studying, sitting through medical classes, and taking tests? Not my thing.

That’s where my Aishet Chayil—my incredible wife, Sarena—comes in. She stood by my side during this grueling 7–9-month training journey.
Imagine:
  • 8 hours of classes per week
  • Homework, exams, and weekend studying
  • Long Sundays in the ER doing clinicals
  • EMS ride-alongs that took up hours of my time
I basically had to put my life on hold and give this course everything I had. And then came the toughest challenge of all: the NREMT.

The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) is a nationally recognized certification exam for EMTs. My fellow Hatzalah members in New York weren’t required to take it, but we were! 

Thanks to my wife and my family’s unwavering support, I made it to the finish line. And now, I’m proud to say that Hatzalah of Cleveland is officially live and ready to serve.

Looking back, I see how far a person can go with dedication.
This journey has taught me that if someone is truly committed, there is no limit to what they can achieve. But I could never have done this alone. Without my wife and children standing by my side, this moment wouldn’t have been possible.

I hope we are never needed. But just in case, you can reach Hatzalah Cleveland at 216-888-1818, or learn more at www.hatzalahcleveland.org.

(Mom, I know you always wanted one of your children to become a good Jewish doctor, but I think this is the closest we’re going to get. On the plus side, I still get to save lives… and now I qualify for first responder discounts!)

Shabbat Shalom,

Rabbi Josh

 
 
 
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The Jewish Family Experience is a community of inspired Jews led by Rabbi Sruly and Ruchi Koval. We offer Jews of all ages, backgrounds, and affiliations a fresh look at Judaism in a way that offers education, inspiration and community.

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Our doors are open to all who seek to worship, learn and serve the community.

Services at  Jewish Family Experience are a learning experience.  During the service members of the Minyan are encouraged to raise their hand if they have a question regarding the structure of the service, the meaning of a prayer, the interpretation of the Torah portion or a comment regarding the practice of Judaism.

Our goal is to broaden the understanding of Judaism.  And through better understanding establish each individual’s relationship with G-d.  Join us to experience our interactive service.  Come learn with us.


Sponsor a Kiddush
The Kiddush following JFX Shabbat Morning Experience is a great way to socialize, catch up with old friends, meet new members, guests and be part of JFX's vibrant community. Sponsoring a Kiddush is a beautiful and meaningful way to pay tribute to a loved one, celebrate a simcha such as bar/bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, graduations and remembering the Yahrzeit of a family member. Share stories, laugh, be inspired and be part of fostering a strong sense of community at JFX.

We have three levels of Kiddush sponsorship. These costs are based on normal Shabbat attendance.

Standard Kiddush: $500
Includes: Includes kugel, chulent, herring, chips, dips, cake, drinks and fruit.

Deluxe Kiddush: $750
Includes all of the above plus cold cuts and lettuce salad.

Gala Kiddush: $1,000
Includes all of the above plus chicken fingers.


To sponsor a kiddush sign up here 
For more information please contact our office

Shabbat Schedule

8:45 am
Shacharit service with Rabbi Koval, Rabbi Josh Grodko and our cantor, Rabbi Nissan Blum

9:45 am
Narrated Torah reading

10:00 am
Youth groups

10:30 am
Rabbi's sermon

10:45 am
Mussaf service
Ruchi's Parsha class

11:15 am
Deluxe Kiddush

Mon, February 10 2025 12 Shevat 5785