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Clara Schlomovitz, 87, of Fair Lawn, died May 14. Arrangements were by Louis Suburban Chapel, Fair Lawn.

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June 23, 2025

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Israelis receive an Extreme Alert several minutes before an air-raid siren is likely to wail. Translation: “Alerts are expected to be received in your area in the next few minutes. You need to improve your location for optimum protection nearby. In the event of receiving an alert, you must enter the protected area and remain there until you receive a new message. -- Home Front Command – lifesaving instructions”

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