Shabbat Gathering: Maybe a newsletter next week?
Gud Shabbos Khaveyrim, 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, or not.
Maybe I have Spring fever. Maybe it’s my allergies. Whatever the case, I am not inclined to write much of a newsletter this week. Barely more than what you’ve already read. Rest assured that I’ll return next week, provided I come up with something snappy to write. In the meantime, I’ll leave you with the customary PSs.
And may it be for all of us a blessing.
See you tonight!
Mit vareme grusn,
(With warm regards,)
All my love,
brian.
PS
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