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Rosh Hashanah

The Jewish New Year



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Posted: Sep 29, 2008
L'Shona Tova u'metukah
Thank you for explanation and demonstration of how shofar sounds.
Posted By Meira Lerma, League City, TX

Posted: Sep 29, 2008
Rosh Hashanah
Thank you for the clarity and depth of the explanation - I appreciate it very much.
Posted By Sue-Lynn, TX



 

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