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Wednesday, August 19, 2009/Ab 29, 5769
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009/Ab 22, 5769
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The congregation should assemble at a...
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Monday, March 9, 2009/Adar 13, 5769
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Sunday, March 8, 2009/Adar 12, 5769

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