Weekly Brief

VOLUNTEERING AT RINAT
There are many volunteer opportunities in the Rinat community. To become involved and be included in our database, click here.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, August 23rd, 12:30pm. For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here.To sponsor, click here.

Community Knits at Rinat will not be meeting this week, Wednesday, August 23rd or next week, Wednesday, August 30th. We will resume on Wednesday, September 6th.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, August 23rd, 9pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash Back Room or via Zoom by clicking here.

Teen Minyan is on hiatus for the summer and will resume ​​​​​​​Shabbat, September 2nd.

Jr. High Mishna Shiur and High School Mishna Shiur are on hiatus for the summer and will resume in the fall.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur with Elie Berman—Shabbat, August 26th, after the 8:30am Minyan. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Iced Coffee, Lemonade, and Cookies with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, August 26th, after 9am Minyan. To sponsor, click here. Outside the main entrance.

Parent/Child Learning Shabbat, August 26th, 5:30pm. To sponsor parent/child learning, click here. Beit Midrash.

Rabbi Dr. Matisyahu Shulman—Shabbat, August 26th, 6pm. “Reimagining Repentance” Book Launch. Main Shul.

Teaneck Synagogue Art Show—Sunday, August 27th, 5-9pm. Rinat Social Hall, Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, Teaneck Chabad.

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HIGH HOLIDAY SEATS 5784
High Holiday seat reservations are available for submission by FULL members ONLY now. The deadline for members to take advantage of the preferred pricing for all minyanim and to request seats extends through TODAY at 10PM. Please note that the lottery procedure is in place to enable newer members to potentially receive seats in the minyan of their choice. We encourage you to reserve soon. Click here for more information and to reserve, or email hhseats@rinat.org for more information.
Please utilize the High Holiday seat form, in the space provided, to make all special requests. We respectfully ask that you do not email the seating committee for specific seating requests.

VOLUNTEERING AT RINAT
There are many volunteer opportunities in the Rinat community. To become involved and be included in our database, click here.

Midreshet Bina—Through Friday, 9am-1pm. Open to High School and Middle School girls. For more information contact Neti Linzer at linzerneti@gmail.com. Classroom D/E.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, August 16th, 12:30pm. For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here.To sponsor, click here.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, August 16th, 7:30pm. Classroom D/E.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, August 16th, 9pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash Back Room or via Zoom by clicking here.

Parsaht HaShavua Shiur—Rabbi Chaim Metzger—Thursday, August 17th, 8:30pm. “Lecha Dodi—Comforting Us for the Churban” To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash

Teen Minyan, Jr. High Mishna Shiur and High School Mishna Shiur are on hiatus for the summer and will resume in the fall.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur with Elie Berman—Shabbat, August 19th, after the 8:30am Minyan. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Iced Coffee, Lemonade, and Cookies with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, August 19th, after 9am Minyan. To sponsor, click here. Outside the main entrance.

Parent/Child Learning Shabbat, August 19th, 5:30pm. To sponsor parent/child learning, click here. Beit Midrash.

Women’s Summer Series with Rabbi Wiener—Shabbat, August 19th, 5:30pm. “The Hidden Beauty and Wisdom of the Shabbat Zemirot” To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E.

Rabbi Alec Goldstein—Shabbat, August 19th, 6pm. “Sin, Repentance & Human Nature” Main Shul.

Daf Yomi Seudah Shlishit & Siyum—Shabbat, August 19th, Following Mincha. Please join those learning Daf Yomi for Seudah Shlishit and a Siyum on Mesechta Gittin. To attend or sponsor, click here. RSVPs Appreciated. Social Hall.

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HIGH HOLIDAY SEATS 5784
High Holiday seat reservations are available for submission by FULL members ONLY now. The deadline for members to take advantage of the preferred pricing for all minyanim and to request seats extends until August 15th. Please note that the lottery procedure is in place to enable newer members to potentially receive seats in the minyan of their choice. We encourage you to reserve soon. Click here for more information and to reserve, or email hhseats@rinat.org for more information.
Please utilize the High Holiday seat form, in the space provided, to make all special requests. We respectfully ask that you do not email the seating committee for specific seating requests.
 
Lunch and Discussion  with Rabbi Strauchler—Tuesday, August 8th, 12pm. For source materials, click here. To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E.

Blood Drive— Tuesday, August 8th, 1-7pm. To register, click here. Social Hall.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler will not meet on Wednesday, August 9th and will resume on Wednesday, August 16th. For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here.

Community Knits at Rinat will not meet on Wednesday, August 9th and will resume on Wednesday, Agust 16th.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, August 9th, 9pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash Back Room or via Zoom by clicking here.

Parshat HaShavua Shiur—Rabbi Wiener—Thursday, August 10th, 8:30pm. "Jewish Grieving" For source materials, click here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash

Teen Minyan, Jr. High Mishna Shiur and High School Mishna Shiur are on hiatus for the summer and will resume in the fall.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur with Elie Berman—Shabbat, August 12th, after the 8:30am Minyan. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Iced Coffee, Lemonade, and Cookies with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, August 12th, after 9am Minyan. To sponsor, click here. Outside the main entrance.

Popsicles in the Park—Shabbat, August 12th, 4pm. Families with young children are invited to meet for popsicles and schmoozing. Whittier Park.

Parent/Child Learning Shabbat, August 12th, 5:30pm. This week's special guest speaker is Dr. Howie Friedman​​​​​​​. To sponsor parent/child learning, click here. Beit Midrash.

Women’s Summer Series with Rabbi Wiener—Shabbat, August 12th, 5:30pm. “The Hidden Beauty and Wisdom of the Shabbat Zemirot” For source materials, click here. To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E.

Esther Shulkes—Shabbat, August 12th, 6:25pm. “G-d’s Crash Course in Teshuva” To sponsor, click here. Main Shul.

Rinat’s 2nd Annual Block Party—Sunday, August 13th, 2-5pm. Register by Friday, August 11th for early bird pricing. To register or volunteer, click here.

Midreshet Bina—Monday-Friday, week of August 14th, 9am-1pm. Open to High School and Middle School girls. To apply, click here. For more information contact Neti Linzer at linzerneti@gmail.com.

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To view the August 2023 calendar, click here.

GABBAI NOTE
Mincha for the remainder of the week will be at 7:55pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.

YIZKOR BOOK
We are in the process of revising and updating our Yizkor Book / Sefer Hazikaron, to be printed in advance of this coming Yom Kippur. To include the names of your loved ones, click here, no later than Tonight, Tuesday, August 1st, 9pm.

HIGH HOLIDAY SEATS 5784
High Holiday seat reservations are available for submission by FULL members ONLY now. The deadline for members to take advantage of the preferred pricing for all minyanim and to request seats extends until August 15th. Please note that the lottery procedure is in place to enable newer members to potentially receive seats in the minyan of their choice. We encourage you to reserve soon. Click here for more information and to reserve, or email hhseats@rinat.org for more information.
Please utilize the High Holiday seat form, in the space provided, to make all special requests. We respectfully ask that you do not email the seating committee for specific seating requests.
 
Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, August 2nd, 12:30pm For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here. To sponsor, click here.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, August 2nd, 7:30pm. Classroom B. Please note the change of classroom.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, August 2nd, 9pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash Back Room or via Zoom by clicking here.

Teen Minyan, Jr. High Mishna Shiur and High School Mishna Shiur are on hiatus for the summer and will resume in the fall.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur with Elie Berman—Shabbat, August 5th, after the 8:30am Minyan. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Iced Coffee, Lemonade, and Cookies with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, August 5th, after 9am Minyan. To sponsor, click here. Outside the main entrance.

Mystery Guest Shabbat Lunch—Shabbat, August 5th, after the 9am Minyan. Registration is now closed.

Parent/Child Learning Shabbat, August 5th, 5:30pm. This week's special guest speaker will be Rabbi Effy Unterman. To sponsor parent/child learning, click here. Beit Midrash.

Women’s Summer Series with Rabbi Wiener—Shabbat, August 5th, 5:30pm. “The Hidden Beauty and Wisdom of the Shabbat Zemirot” To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E.

David Schwartz—Shabbat, August 5th, 6:35pm. “Eminent Domain in American Law and Halacha.” To sponsor, click here. Main Shul.
 
Midreshet Bina—Monday-Friday, Weeks of August 7th and 14th, 9am-1pm. Open to High School and Middle School girls. To apply, click here. For more information contact Neti Linzer at linzerneti@gmail.com.

Lunch and Discussion  with Rabbi Strauchler—Tuesday, August 8th, 12pm. For source materials, click here. To sponsor, click here. Classroom G.

Blood Drive— Tuesday, August 8th, 1-7pm. To register, click here. Social Hall.

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SHABBAT, JULY 29TH
Please note that this Shabbat will be very hot. We will have a water station set up in the lobby. Please feel free to come inside to get a cold drink.

YIZKOR BOOK
We are in the process of revising and updating our Yizkor Book / Sefer Hazikaron, to be printed in advance of this coming Yom Kippur. To include the names of your loved ones, click here, no later than Tuesday, August 1st.

HIGH HOLIDAY SEATS 5784
High Holiday seat reservations are available for submission by FULL members ONLY now. The deadline for members to take advantage of the preferred pricing for all minyanim and to request seats extends until August 15th. Please note that the lottery procedure is in place to enable newer members to potentially receive seats in the minyan of their choice. We encourage you to reserve soon. Click here for more information and to reserve, or email hhseats@rinat.org for more information.
Please utilize the High Holiday seat form, in the space provided, to make all special requests. We respectfully ask that you do not email the seating committee for specific seating requests.

Please note that Rabbi Strauchler’s Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur, Community Knits and Rabbi Effy Unterman’s The Spirit of the Sedra, will not be convening on Wednesday, July 26th, due to Erev Tisha B’Av and will resume next week, Wednesday, August 2nd.

Tisha B'Av Mini Camp—Thursday, July 27th, 10am-2pm. Includes sports, arts and crafts, snack, learning, pizza lunch and a movie. Rinat Members - $30 per person/$80 per family. Affiliate Members - $40 per person/$90 per family. Non-Members - $50 per person/$100 per family. To register, click here. For Pk-4th grade.
 
Tisha B’Av—Thursday, July 27th. Rabbi Josh Kaufman—5:30pm. “A Day of Both Mourning and Repentance”. Dr. Ari Mermelstein—6:35pm. “’Masada Will Never Fall’: Ancient and Modern Accounts of the End of the Rebellion Against Rome.” Sponsored by Susan Dworken Koss & Fred Koss and Family in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Susan’s beloved father, Joseph Haberman, z’l, on Tisha B’Av.
 
Teen Minyan, Jr. High Mishna Shiur and High School Mishna Shiur are on hiatus for the summer and will resume in the fall.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur with Elie Berman—Shabbat, July 29th, after the 8:30am Minyan. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Rinat’s Summer 2023 Communal Kiddush—Shabbat, July 29th, after the 9am Minyan. To sponsor, click here.
 
Parent/Child Learning Shabbat, July 29th, 5:30pm.To sponsor parent/child learning, click here. Beit Midrash.

Women’s Summer Series with Rabbi Wiener—Shabbat, July 29th, 5:30pm. “The Hidden Beauty and Wisdom of the Shabbat Zemirot” To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E

Hillel Adler—Shabbat, July 29th, 6:40pm. "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Halacha - Can a Robot Count Towards a Minyan?”To sponsor, click here. Sponsored by Sharon & Eric Rosen in memory of Eric’s beloved mother, Barbara Rosen, z’l. Main Shul.
 
Rabbi Elli Fischer—Sunday, July 30th, 8:30pm. “'They Instituted Hatov VeHaMetiv for those Killed at Betar...': Why Chazal Thought Bentching Needed Another Beracha” To sponsor, click here.Beit Midrash.

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YIZKOR BOOK
We are in the process of revising and updating our Yizkor Book / Sefer Hazikaron, to be printed in advance of this coming Yom Kippur. To include the names of your loved ones, click here, no later than Tuesday, August 1st.

HIGH HOLIDAY SEATS 5784
High Holiday seat reservations are available for submission by FULL members ONLY now. The deadline for members to take advantage of the preferred pricing for all minyanim and to request seats extends until August 15th. Please note that the lottery procedure is in place to enable newer members to potentially receive seats in the minyan of their choice. We encourage you to reserve soon. Click here for more information and to reserve, or email hhseats@rinat.org for more information.
Please utilize the High Holiday seat form, in the space provided, to make all special requests. We respectfully ask that you do not email the seating committee for specific seating requests.

Lunch and Discussion with Rabbi Strauchler—Tuesday, July 18th, 12pm. We will be reviewing articles from Tradition: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought each month. July 11th's Article: “Mrs. Soloveitchik: A Biographical Sketch” by Tova Lichtenstein. For source materials, click here. To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E.

Blood Drive—Tuesday, July 18th, 1-7pm. Appointments encouraged! Walk-ins welcome if drive capacity permits. To register, click here.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, July 19th, 12:30pm For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here. To sponsor, click here.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, July 19th, 7:30pm. Classroom D/E.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, July 19th, 9pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash Back Room or via Zoom by clicking here.

Teen Minyan, Jr. High Mishna Shiur and High School Mishna Shiur are on hiatus for the summer and will resume in the fall.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur with Elie Berman—Shabbat, July 22nd, after the 8:30am Minyan. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Iced Coffee, Lemonade, and Cookies with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, July 22nd, after 9am Minyan. To sponsor, click here. Outside the main entrance.

Parent/Child Learning Shabbat, July 22nd, 5:30pm.To sponsor parent/child learning, click here. Beit Midrash.

Women’s Summer Series with Rabbi Wiener—Shabbat, July 22nd, 5:30pm. “The Hidden Beauty and Wisdom of the Shabbat Zemirot” To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E

Rabbi Aryeh Leibowitz—Shabbat, July 22nd, 6:45pm. “The Koblenz Massacre of 1265: A Historical Halakhic Analysis” To sponsor, click here. Main Shul.

YU Museum Tour—Monday, July 24th, 11am. LIMITED SPACES! CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO FULL MEMBERS ONLY. Cost: $10. To register, click here. YU Museum.

Teaneck Yoetzet Initiative Event—Monday, July 24th, 7:45pm. Featuring Yoetzet Halacha Rivka Alter and Yoetzet Halacha Nechama Price on the topic: “Should Jewish Women talk about everything? A conversation about intimacy, mikveh, and relationships.” Cost: $36. To register, click here. Social Hall
 

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YIZKOR BOOK
We are in the process of revising and updating our Yizkor Book / Sefer Hazikaron, to be printed in advance of this coming Yom Kippur. To include the names of your loved ones, click here, no later than Tuesday, August 1st.

HIGH HOLIDAY SEATS 5784
High Holiday seat reservations are available for submission by FULL members ONLY now. The deadline for members to take advantage of the preferred pricing for all minyanim and to request seats extends until August 15th. Please note that the lottery procedure is in place to enable newer members to potentially receive seats in the minyan of their choice. We encourage you to reserve soon. Click here for more information and to reserve, or email hhseats@rinat.org for more information.
Please utilize the High Holiday seat form, in the space provided, to make all special requests. We respectfully ask that you do not email the seating committee for specific seating requests.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler will not be meeting this week and will resume Wednesday, July 19th, 12:30pm For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, July 12th, 7:30pm. Classroom D/E.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, July 12th, 9pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash Back Room or via Zoom by clicking here.

Teen Minyan, Jr. High Mishna Shiur and High School Mishna Shiur are on hiatus for the summer and will resume in the fall.

Shailot uTshuvot Shiur with Elie Berman—Shabbat, July 15th, after the 8:30am Minyan. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Iced Coffee, Lemonade, and Cookies with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, July 15th, after 9am Minyan. Sponsored by Eileen & Daniel Raab in honor of Clara Zoe, Yakira Zisel's recovery. To sponsor, click here. Outside the main entrance.

Parent/Child Learning Shabbat, July 15th, 5:30pm. This week's special guest speaker is Rabbi Josh Kaufman​​​​​​​. To sponsor parent/child learning, click here. Beit Midrash.

Rabbi Joshua Kaufman—Shabbat, July 15th, 6:50pm. "Pushing the Borders of Eretz Yisrael: The Halachik Status of Transjordan" To sponsor, click here. Main Shul.

Rabbi Steven Gotlib—Sunday, July 16th, 8:45pm. “A Jewish Theology of Consciousness” To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Lunch and Discussion with Rabbi Strauchler—Tuesday, July 18th, 12pm. We will be reviewing articles from Tradition: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought each month. July 11th's Article: “Mrs. Soloveitchik: A Biographical Sketch” by Tova Lichtenstein. For source materials, click here. To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E.

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THURSDAY, JULY 6TH - 17TH OF TAMMUZ
Fast Begins: 4:19am
Fast Ends: 9:01pm

HIGH HOLIDAY SEATS 5784
High Holiday seat reservations are available for submission by FULL members ONLY now. The deadline for members to take advantage of the preferred pricing for all minyanim and to request seats extends until August 15th. Please note that the lottery procedure is in place to enable newer members to potentially receive seats in the minyan of their choice. We encourage you to reserve soon. Click here for more information and to reserve, or email hhseats@rinat.org for more information.
Please utilize the High Holiday seat form, in the space provided, to make all special requests. We respectfully ask that you do not email the seating committee for specific seating requests.

Rav Ari Shvat (Chwat)—Tuesday, July 4th, 8:45am. "The Hasmonean Dynasty as Halachic Precedent for Israel Today" For source materials, click here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, July 5th, 12:30pm. For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, July 5th, 7:30pm. Classroom D/E.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, July 5th, 9pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash Back Room or via Zoom by clicking here.

Teen Minyan, Jr. High Mishna Shiur and High School Mishna Shiur are on hiatus for the summer and will resume in the fall.

Iced Coffee, Lemonade, and Cookies with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, July 8th, after 9am Minyan. To sponsor, click here. Outside the main entrance.

Popsicles in the Park—Shabbat, July 8th, 4pm. Whittier Park.

Tzarich Iyun—Shabbat, July 8th, 5pm. Torah Discussions on Challenging Issues: What can I learn from you? Topic: Welcoming the Stranger Among Us. To register, click here. Social Hall.
 
Parent/Child Learning Shabbat, July 8th, 5:30pm. To sponsor parent/child learning, click here. Beit Midrash.

Dr. Shaina Trapedo—Shabbat, July 8th, 6:55pm. “King Lear and the Daughters of Tzelafchad” To sponsor, click here. Main Shul.

Lunch and Discussion with Rabbi Strauchler has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 18th, 12pm. For source materials, click here.

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HIGH HOLIDAY SEATS 5784
High Holiday seat reservations are available for submission by FULL members ONLY now. The deadline for members to take advantage of the preferred pricing for all minyanim and to request seats extends until August 15th. Please note that the lottery procedure is in place to enable newer members to potentially receive seats in the minyan of their choice. We encourage you to reserve soon. Click here for more information and to reserve, or email hhseats@rinat.org for more information.
Please utilize the High Holiday seat form, in the space provided, to make all special requests. We respectfully ask that you do not email the seating committee for specific seating requests.

Women’s Chumash B’Iyun Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler—Wednesday, June 28th, 12:30pm. For up to date information on this shiur, join the WhatsApp group by clicking here. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash.

Community Knits at Rinat—Wednesday, June 28th, 7:30pm. Classroom D/E.

Rabbi Effy Unterman's Chabura—Wednesday, June 28th, 9pm. To sponsor, click here. Beit Midrash Back Room or via Zoom by clicking here.

Parshat HaShavua Shiur: Dr. Nathan Light—Thursday, June 29th, 8:30pm. "Why Was Aharon Punished for Moshe's Sin? Letting the Text Tell the Story". Beit Midrash.

Teen Minyan, Jr. High Mishna Shiur and High School Mishna Shiur are on hiatus for the summer and will resume in the fall.

Iced Coffee, Lemonade, and Cookies with Rabbi Strauchler—Shabbat, July 1st, after 9am Minyan. To sponsor, click here. Outside the main entrance.

Popsicles in the Park—Shabbat, July 1st, 4pm. Families with young Children are invited to meet up for popsicles and schmoozing. Whittier Park. 

Women’s Summer Series with Rabbi Wiener—July 1st, 5:30pm. “The Hidden Beauty and Wisdom of the Shabbat Zemirot” For source materials, click here.To sponsor, click here. Classroom D/E.

Parent/Child Learning Shabbat, July 1st, 5:30pm. This week's special guest speaker will be Rabbi Josh Kaufman.To sponsor parent/child learning, click here. Beit Midrash.

Yossi Prager—Shabbat, July 1st, 6:55pm. “Depersonalized Tzedakah: The Pros and Cons of Tzedakah Organizations” Main Shul.

Rav Ari Shvat (Chwat)—Tuesday, July 4th, 8:45am. "The Hasmonean Dynasty as Halachic Precedent for Israel Today" For source materials, click here. Beit Midrash.

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