SCAM ALERT COVID-19 fraud schemes on rise The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about fraud schemes related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Individuals are using testing sites, telemarketing calls, text messages, social media platforms and door-to-door visits to perpetrate COVID-19-related scams. Fraudsters are

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Editor: The Theater Club performed on Sept. 5, and if you missed this fantastic production, you missed a Broadway show. It was clean, well-done and sincere. From beginning to end, the talent was a blessing to behold. Each and every person involved gave 100%, and I want to thank them for sharing with us. We could tell their desire to please, and the many hours of practice they spent. Thank

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An editing error in the Sept. 8 issue reported that Finance Director Carolyn Miller’s last day is Sept. 26. Her actual last day will be Sept. 20, when she will begin her retirement.

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green. And will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit” Jeremiah 17:7-8, NKJV. Being in the midst of a heat wave brings awareness of the widespread

Congregation Sholom will hold services via Zoom with Rabbi Eric Dangott on Friday, Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Mike Mymon will hold hybrid services on Saturday, Sept. 17, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and via Zoom at 10 a.m. Selichot services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. with Cantor Fran Chalin. To receive a Zoom invitation to these services, call or text Jeff Sacks at (714) 642-0122.