Thursday, October 6, 2022

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PARSHAT HAAZINU October 7-8, 2022 / 13 Tishrei 5783

 

HAFTARAH II Samuel 22:1-51

 

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Sukkot is celebrated through Sunday, October 16. Hoshana Rabbah is observed on the last day of Sukkot.

 

Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah begins Sunday night, October 16, and is celebrated through Tuesday night, October 18.

 
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