Orthodox Synagogue Hollywood | Orthodox Synagogue Fort Lauderdale | Young Israel of Hollywood

The primary goal of the list is to be an effective tool in the building and maintenance of our community. Although the following rules are far from perfect, and we don't claim perfection in administering the list, the rules below are our best-intentioned attempt to keep the list running smoothly and to keep as many people involved with the list as possible. There are judgment calls involved and we do our best. We are, of course, open to suggestions and comments. Remember that we're volunteers. The following are examples of emails that would always be appropriate:

community events
shul events of interest
birth, bris, shalom zachor and other smachot
shiva announcements
community blood drives; etc.

The following are examples of emails that would generally be appropriate:

looking for services such as a babysitter, housekeeper or nursing aid

looking for housing for guests for Shabbat or Pesach

looking for learning opportunities

looking for basketball, tennis or softball game players

borrowing chairs for Shalom Zachor

looking for someone to bring Tefillin left behind in Miami back to Hollywood

finding a florist selling orange roses with green spots

unwanted bookshelf / computer / mother-in-law available for immediate pick up

extra body needed / available for HOV lane driving

needing a shabbat meal

lost and found

looking for or offering ride to an airport

parlor meeting at your house

requests for community action on behalf of Israel

items or services for sale

The following are examples of emails that would not be appropriate:

commercial items or services for sale
jokes
auctions
offensive or disparaging emails
Lashon Hara.

If you are in need of information about a store, service, professional, etc., please post that you are looking for information about first-hand experience (not what they may have heard from others) and ask only if relevant and necessary (you should consult a rav with any issues in order to avoid lashon hara). Responses should be directly sent to the poster, and not to message board. We reserve the right to reject any message at any time.

Repeat Posts
Please do not repeat posts, except as follows: (i) you can repeat a post after a month; (ii) community-wide or local shul and yeshiva events can be posted once every 2 weeks; and (iii) shul bulletins can be sent weekly.

Real Estate
NO home sales or rentals of any kind will be allowed, other than requests for temporary Shabbat, Yom Tov and vacation accommodations.

Items for Sale
At this time we are not accepting postings for businesses or items for sale. These listings may be offered in the future.

Reply to Sender; No Group Thank Yous
When replying to posts, please do not reply to the list.

No Views or News
Views, opinions and news items should not be posted. On occasion, we also allow FYI news items (hyperlinks only) that are of particular relevance to the Hollywood Jewish community.

Political Endorsements
We currently do not allow specific political endorsements. Reminders to vote, notices of events or similar announcements can generally be posted.

DON'T SHOUT
Please do not send messages or type subject lines in ALL-CAPS or in bold typeface.

Subject Lines
Use descriptive subject lines (especially try to use the words "seeking" or "offering" where applicable). If you reply to a digest, adjust the subject line.

Try to be Brief
That's how people like their emails.

Sign Full Name
Please sign your full name in all emails, unless yours is obvious from your email address or unless you have a specific security concern (if you have a reason you don't want the email signed please let the moderators know in advance). If you forget to sign your name, we may reject the message.

Not everything posted is "kosher"
The moderators will not be checking the authenticity, reliability, or suitability of any postings which include any recommendation for food based items, be it consumer products, hotel cruises, vacations, etc. Subscribers should check on hechsherim or supervision of any recommendations that may interest them as a result of postings.

Age Restrictions
Because of various federal laws, children under the age of 13 may not post on the Young Israel of Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale, Inc. message board (even if using an adult's email address).

General Information About the List
Young Israel of Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale, Inc. message board is an announcement list for the Jewish community in Hollywood Florida. (Created Aug 1, 2008.)

Disclaimer
The Young Israel of Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale, Inc. message board moderators and administrators will not be subject to any liability as a result of any postings to the Young Israel of Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale, Inc. message board.