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Kol Chadash celebrates Israel's 60th birthday

Shimon Smith, a Jewish musician and educator, is coming to Cleveland April 18 and 19 to help Congregation Kol Chadash celebrate Passover and the 60th anniversary since the founding of the state of Israel. Smith has traveled extensively throughout Israel and the United States, performing contemporary Israeli music.

He will lead a family education program at the congregation, which is located at 6545 SOM Center Road in Solon, on April 17 beginning at 6 p.m. The program will explore the various groups of Jews who have found freedom from persecution in the Jewish state during the last 60 years through a game. The program will introduce the foods, culture, customs and traditions of groups such as Soviet and Ethiopian Jews who have found freedom in the modern state of Israel.

The second part of this program will be April 18 and will begin at 6 p.m. with a Shabbat dinner of Israeli foods, followed by a service which celebrates Israel's music. Following the service Smith will lead a Shabbat song session highlighting contemporary and traditional Israeli music. This program is being funded by an "Israel at 60" grant from the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland. RSVP for either program to Elaine Cole at 330-425-8545.

Kol Chadash and Signature
of Solon join together

Congregation Kol Chadash of Solon also will host an annual second night of Passover Seder at Signature of Solon located at 39000 Signature Drive in Solon on April 20 at 6 p.m.

Signature of Solon has offered a traditional Passover meal in the past, but without the Seder service, while Congregation Kol Chadash has provided an interactive Seder service under the direction of Estelle Gottman-Mills, rabbi of the congregation. This year the two have joined together to provide a gourmet Passover meal including wine and Passover desserts prepared by Signature's chef Wilfrido Marin, as well as a service complete with the traditional Passover songs and prayers. In addition, plague bags and treats will be provided for the children.

The Seder is open to the community. The cost is $36 for adults and children older than 12 years, $15 for children 5 to 12 years, and no charge for children under 5 years.

Reservations are necessary. Call Jacquelyn Frederick at 440-248-5979 for information or to register.

Lakeview Chapel offers April 13 service

The worship service April 13 will start at 10:45 a.m., and the message will be "We Don't Want Your Money." Nursery and childrens' church will be available, during service, for infants through fifth graders. Classes for ages 3 through adult begin at 9:30 a.m.

On Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. join the church as they offer something for everyone. Adults will be "Digging Deeper" into the Word and there are activities for the children and youth group from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. The nursery also will be open.

Lakeview hosts a Bible Study at Starbucks, in Aurora, for men in the community at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday mornings. Study and discussion is based on desired involvement. Contact the church at 330-562-3438 for directions. The Web site is www.lakeviewchapelaurora.org.

Singles fellowship dinner set

"TrueLife" Singles invites all singles, ages 35 and older, to a Fellowship Dinner at Parkside Church on May 2 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Jeff Mills. This is an opportunity for Christian fellowship with friends and to meet new singles. The cost is $10 per person for the catered dinner. Reservations are required by April 28. Contact John Sederwall at 330-376-1688 or e-mail sederwall@aol.com to reserve a place. Pay on arrival for the dinner. Parkside Church is a Bible-teaching, non-denominational church. Its senior pastor is the Rev. Alistair Begg. The church is located at 7100 Pettibone Road in Chagrin Falls. Call 440-543-1212, or visit www.parksidechurch.com for more information.

No matter what religion, attend Jewish events

"A Feast of Judaism" is a free, six-session continuation of "A Taste of Judaism." This course looks at the Jewish concept of God, life cycle events, holiness, holidays and Israel. Taught by Cleveland-area rabbis, the classes are designed for anyone interested in learning about Judaism. East side classes are located at Temple Israel Ner Tamid, 1732 Lander Road, and are April 16 and 23. West side classes are located at Beth Israel -- The West Temple, 14308 Triskett Road and are April 10 and 17. There is no enrollment fee, but registration is required. For more information or to register, call Sherri at 216-371-0446.

Study 'Book Of Colossians' this month

Every Sunday in April Pastor Powell Woods will lead a study of St. Paul's letter to the Colossians. The city of Colossae in Asia Minor (modern day Turkey) had a culture which was remarkably similar to today's. Class will be every Sunday from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Solon.

All are welcome. For directions call the church at 440-248-4066.