Fwd: Kosher Food for the Navy; Shabbat Elevators; The Rich Fruits of Forgiveness

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Date: Thu, Aug 24, 2023, 7:09 PM
Subject: Kosher Food for the Navy; Shabbat Elevators; The Rich Fruits of Forgiveness
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