Shabbat Gathering: PS cornucopia.
Dear Chevrei, as is our custom, we will gather tonight at 5.45p ct to welcome Shabbat. These are the coordinates:
Zoom
Meeting ID: 883 8469 4181
Password: 822665
Phone: +1 312 626 6799
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Here we go.
Let's call it the onset of summer. That's my excuse for not writing something more thoughtful this week. Instead, I give you an extended PS. Perhaps next week I'll beat the heat.
And may it be for all of us a blessing.
See you tonight!
Gut Shabbes!
All my love,
brian.
PS
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