Friday, August 11, 2023

Fwd: The Cottage Cheese Comeback; Jewish Day School Enrollment Trends; Strengthening Marital Harmony


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PARSHAT RE'EH
August 11-12, 2023 / 25 Av 5783

 

HAFTARAH
Isaiah 54:11-55:5

 

THIS SHABBAT
Mevarchim Hachodesh for the month of Elul

 

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Rosh Chodesh Elul is celebrated on Thursday, August 17, and Friday, August 18.

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