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Palestinian Terrorist Leaves 12-Year-Old Boy
Unconscious in Hebron Rock Attack
JNS: A 12-year-old Israeli boy was
knocked unconscious and near-
ly drowned aft er an unidentifi ed
Palestinian terrorist threw a rock
at the boy’s head at the Abraham’s
Well spring in the Tel Rumeida
neighborhood of Hebron.
Security camera footage shows
a Palestinian man throwing a large
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Einstein Note on How to Live Happy Life Sells for $1.56 Million
JNS A note handwritten by Albert Einstein in the 1920s, detailing the
German-born physicist’s simple theory for a happy life, sold in a Je-
rusalem auction to an anonymous European buyer for $1.56 million.
ALL 5 LIVING FORMER PRESIDENTS UNITE FOR HURRICANE RELIEF
Th e auction began at $2,000 and a series of bids pushed the price up
AP Th e fi ve living former presidents appeared together for the fi rst time rapidly until two fi nal bidders competed by phone to own the histor-
since 2013 at a concert to raise money for victims of devastating hurri- ic piece. Th underous applause erupted at Jerusalem-based Winner’s
canes in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Auctions when the fi nal bid was closed. CONTINUED ON PAGE 81
Democrats Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter and
A Giant Walked Among Us
Republicans George H.W. and George W. Bush gathered on stage in
College Station, Texas, home of Texas A&M University, putting aside Remembering Rav Raphael Yitzchok HaCohen Lieberman zt"l
politics to try to unite the country aft er the storms. CONTINUED ON PAGE 87
Th ere is a well known story told of Rav Levi
Trump to Unveil Proposal for Mid-East Peace Deal Yitzchok m’Berditchev who raised his hands to
heaven and declared “Let me see the child of the
JNS: Th e Trump administration generations!” To those around him he explained:
will soon unveil a comprehensive “A man spends his life working to raise his family
proposal for a regional peace deal and neglects his own spiritual growth. He says, ‘I
in the Middle East, Israel’s Chan- am doing this so that my son will be great in Torah
nel 2 reported. and Mitzvos, but I have little time to daven and
Th e Israeli report, which cit- learn myself’. And so, generation aft er generation,
ed unnamed U.S. offi cials, stated we wait to see when fi nally there will emerge that
the proposal will focus on cre- special child who will be the CONTINUED ON PAGE 114
ating a foundation for “regional
HIS SONG WILL LIVE FOREVER
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INDEX IN THIS WEEKS
n Ask the Shadchan 74 n Out of the Box 6
n Business & Finance 60 n Parsha Pilpul 20
n Children’s Corner 100 n Parsha Short & Sweet 92
n Classified Ads 131 n Partners with Hashem 93
n Community Events 65 n Pathways of Prophets 48
110 32 59 58
n Community News 64, 66, 118
n Person in the Parsha 121
n Echoes of the Maggid 120
n Photos of the Past 93
n Education & Parenting 50
n Photo Gallery 67-70
n Effective Living 36
n Power Points on Parsha 126
n Flatbush Focus 124
n Publisher’s Message 4
36 105 64 115
n Flatbush Weather 6
n Rabbi Frand 105
n Food & Dining 26
n Rabbi Fingerer Ignites 49
n Functional Psychology 34
n Rabbi Mansour 94
n Hanhagos Maran Rav Chaim 92
n Rabbinic Message 6
n Health & Fitness 34
n Rav Nissan Kaplan 32
n Heart Notes from Argentina 73
n Rav Pam on Haftaros 4
n Hilchos Shabbos 48,59
n Rav Yitzchok Zilberstein 122
n History of the World 123
n Sephardic Heritage 94 69
n Home & Decor 57
n Shiurim Directory - Ladies 71
n Illuminations 91
n Shiva Listings 109
n Interpersonal Edge 60
n Shul Directory 128
n Israel News 76
n Simcha Section 74
n Jill on Money 63
n The Shadows 127
n Kid’s Doctor 42
n Travel & Camping 24
n Letters to the Editor 6
n Maariv Directory 124 n U.S. News 87
n Maran Harav Ovadia 95 n With Hearts Full of Faith 58
n Mayo Clinic 42 n Women’s World 71
n Nachas Notes 50 n World News 82
n Opinions 98 n Yahrzeits & Tributes 106
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rav Pam on the Haftaros ZMANIM
RABBI SHOLOM SMITH, REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM ARTSCROLL/MESORAH
FOR THE FLATBUSH AREA
Lech Lecha
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TZAROS THAT LEAD TO SALVATION Why do you say, O Yaakov, and declare, O 26 7:20 9:59 5:59 6:41
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Yeshayahu 40:27-41:16 Yisrael — “My way is hidden from Hashem, Shema
and my cause has been passed over by my c"e ihrsvbx
Perhaps the reason for the reading of this
G-d”? (40:27).
haftarah on Parashas Lech Lecha is that it con-
The Midrash (Bereishis Rabbah 91:10) 'z
tains the pasuk. Who inspired [the one] from the FRI 7:21 9:59 5:58 6:40
explains this pasuk as a criticism of Yaakov
east, who would proclaim His righteousness at 27 Neitz Latest Shekiah Tzeis
Avinu for his one failure in recognizing the Shema iuaj
[every] footstep? (41:2), which is a reference to
Avraham Avinu who came from Aram, a land Hand of Hashem among the many trials and 5:40 ,urb ,eksv d"e ihrsvbx
tribulations that he faced. When Yaakov finally
that is east of Eretz Yisrael. Hashem inspired
Avraham to fearlessly proclaim His Name and agreed, during the severe hunger, to send his ,ca lk lk ,arp 'j
youngest son Binyamin down to Egypt togeth-
the belief in a Creator, even though he faced a 28 7:22 10:00 5:56 6:39
er with his brothers to purchase food, he cried
world of idolaters. This is the major topic of the Neitz Latest Shekiah Tzeis iuaj
out in anguish, “Why did you treat me so badly Shema
parashah. The navi also refers to the miraculous
by telling the man that you had another brother 7:09 (,"r) a"mun s"e ihrsvbx
victory of Avraham against the mighty four kings
[Binyamin]?” (Bereishis 43:6). Yaakov was tell-
who had subdued five opposing kings and cap- 'y
ing them, “The man (the viceroy of Egypt) did SUN
tured Lot, Avraham’s nephew. The conclusion of
not insist that you bring him down to Egypt 29 7:2310:00 5:55 6:38
the above-cited pasuk hints at the miracle that
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until you voluntarily told him of Binyamin’s Shema
occurred at that time when Avraham threw sand
existence. Why did you disclose this informa- v"e ihrsvbx
and shot straw, which became swords and ar-
tion in the first place?”
rows, at his enemies, as recounted in the Gemara
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(Sanhedrin 108b). CONTINUED ON PAGE 123 MON
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FJJ Publisher΄s Message Neitz SLhaetemsat Shekiah Tzeis iuaj
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MORDY MEHLMAN, PUBLISHER
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His Song Will Live Forever
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On Simchas Torah night I was zoche I wasn’t zoche to know Rav Raphael well,
to witness one of the most moving and just as a fellow mispallel and Flatbush neighbor. c"h
bittersweet sights I have ever seen. During Nevertheless, his lessons are unforgettable. His WED 7:27 10:02 5:51 6:34
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Hakofos, Rav Raphael Lieberman entered Khal handshake and Good Shabbos greetings were Neitz SLhaetemsat Shekiah Tzeis iuaj
Kol Torah, and the Hakofos were transformed. conveyed with feeling and a big warm smile.
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Rav Raphael, who has been ill and in a very Despite his extensive Torah knowledge, he
weakened state for the last couple of years, never stopped learning, a sight that motivates
was enveloped by HaRav Lipa us all to utilize every spare moment to
Geldwerth, who led many of the grow in Torah. His midos, modesty,
mispallelim, to welcome and uplift and integrity were impeccable, a rare
him in fervent song and dance. Rav commodity and great lesson for our YOU SAW
Raphael was visibly moved, and with time.
all his energy, rejoiced in the simchas “Se’u Es Rosh Bnai Yisroel” –
IT FIRST
haTorah. Sadly, it turned out to be his Moshe Rabbeinu was told to count
last Torah dance. He was niftar the and lift up their heads. Just yesterday
IN THE FJJ
following Motzei Shabbos. I heard a novel interpretation of this
How fitting that Rav Raphael, zt”l, was posuk from HaRav Chaim Yisroel Weinfeld.
zoche to celebrate a Simchas Torah just days When Moshe Rabeinu counted the Jews, he
before his petirah – for his entire life was one uplifted them as well, imbuing them with his
of simchas Torah. He lived, breathed, loved, legendary attributes and holiness. In a similar
and cherished Limud HaTorah - it was the way Rav Raphael Lieberman, zt”l, by living
song of his life. The high points of his day and and learning in our community, has uplifted
his life were his famous Daf Yomi Shiurim, us all. He was a model baal habos, a pride and
which he presented with vigor and vitality. He joy to the Jewish people. We who were zoche
personified the Gemorah in this week’s Daf, to be in his midst, and his beautiful family that
where Rashi explains: “Zamer B’chol Yom” – was zoche to be enveloped by his lofty life, will FJJ
Torah learning becomes like a song to those never forget him or the lessons we learned. He
immersed in it, which will cause them to lived life on a higher plane, and his song will
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הנינפ ןב דוד
Driving in Flatbush How involved are we in our world of הנידע ןב באז קחצי Partly Cloudy
לטע ןב םייח והיתתמ ברה
I know I can’t be the only one thinking gashmiyus? According to the 900 or so 63˚ 49˚
לכימ ןב ןויצ ןב לאיחי
the following. Lately, I fi nd the total lack pages that our magazine publications אליב ןב והילא ףסוי
of courtesy with drivers (young and old) boasted this Succos we are not only דבלכטויי גת הבכ תלימד וןהב י' יהמבחילנ FRIDAY
in Flatbush. Th e U-turns in middle of involved but totally immersed in the Olam האל תב 'יח הניר October 27
לזייר הרש ןב ריאמ הנוי
Avenues M or J, the texting with both HaGashmi. Full page color glossy spreads לאי תב הניר לטיג Sunny
hands while driving, and the double and of succulent 16 oz. steaks prepared to תימלוש אניק תב הנ ידע רמת
האל ןב םהרבא 64˚ 54˚
triple parking is at an all-time insane perfection in the world’s best steakhouse, לחר ןב לביפ אגרש םייח
level. Is it just the fact that parents aren’t to human hair wigs that can fool anyone הבוט אשמ םירמ ןב הלחחמרש ןב ד בודא יזכ הדשרממ SATURDAY
teaching their kids the basics of respect into thinking it’s the real thing, kitchens לזייר הנח ןב יכדרמ לאלצב לאפר October 28
הקבר ןב לאומש
and courtesy? I know (hope) it can’t be and cruises etc. Somewhere in between
לידרפ אגייפ תב הכלמ הרש
the kids themselves. I’d like to think I was there are articles about a Godol’s Hashkafos םירמ תב הדלוג Partly Cloudy
brought up the right way. I would never or an article of interest. ליטנעי תב הרש אדניה 66˚ 55˚
לסיז הנח ןב ןנח המלש 'ר
block someone’s driveway for fear that I What is the purpose of such a dichotomy הרש עשפ ןב לאומש קחצי
הקבר רתלא תב לריצ SUNDAY
would aggravate them. I would never put of ideas? Th e magazines need the ads to לטי ןב לאוי
someone else’s life in danger (or my own!) fi nance their publications but who says a היח ןב יעשי םייח לאפר October 29
היסול הזיל ןב ןועמש 'ר
by texting. Th e Chilul Hashem factor is publications needs to be 900 pages long? החונמ הנח תב האל הקבר Rain
off the charts. Last week I saw a young Perhaps if the magazine would be a more הנראשט ןב הדוהי ןתנ םלושמ 61˚ 46˚
הרובד ןב קחצי
married girl driving with a 3 year old manageable - 150 pages, then those ads הקבר ןב םירפא
leaning into the front seat. One short stop wouldn’t be necessary. To the teenagers האל ןב יבצ םייח לאפר MONDAY
אטנעי אגייפ תב רתסא היח
and the kid would have been through the reading these magazines it opens their eyes לחר אנייש ןב םהרבא לארשי 'ר October 30
front windshield. Are people that spoiled to a world that most of them will never לעזייר ןב בקעי 'יעשי 'ר
לעי ןב לגי 'ר Mostly Sunny
that they take a precious gift like a child experience. Why the mixed messages and לחר ןב רזעילא
for granted? Let’s all set an example of confusion? Wishing for a life of gashmiyus הניד לרעפם ןיבר מל דתנבמ ה םחחמנשמ 57˚ 44˚
what true g-d fearing Jews are...courteous, leaves one totally dissatisfi ed because as הרפש תב הדניה רתסא
רתסא ןב היעשי בד TUESDAY
respectful, and law abiding. Chazal say, “yesh lo me’ah, rotzo masayim.” לריס ןב קחצי השמ 'ר October 31
Exasperated Driver Gashmiyus as a goal? רתסא ןב םחנמ יבצ
הביר הנח תב רתסא
Deep down we all know that only a הקבר ןב ללה ךורב Su nny
Appreciating NYPD
Ruchniyus life gives a person satisfaction לחר תב לסיז 60˚ 46˚
Please allow me to commend the entire הכאנ אדניה ןב 'יעשי רשא
and joy. Putting the emphasis where it הלייב הנח ןב לוייפ לארשי
NYPD for their incredible devotion to our הדלז ןב יבצ ןרהא WEDNESDAY
belongs would go a long way to helping our
community. Th ey keep us safe and they רתסא תב 'יח לחר
children (and even adult children) strive to הרש אשעפ ןב לאומש קחצי 'ר November 1
work tirelessly and selflessly to assure ה'יפוס ןב םייח לאפר דוד
our streets and communities are safe. We belong to the camp we all need to identify אנעה ןב ןבואר Mostly Sunny
cannot take this for granted. Th ere are two with of “Mi La’Hashem Eilaiy.” הרפשל חהרר שה קןבב רך לתמב ףהסרושי 61˚ 52˚
Eli Lifchetz
police offi cers, in particular, who drive our
streets during the daytime and, sometimes Boro Park Garbage IMPORTANT NUMBERS
while we are all sleeping peacefully, and
I am a resident of Boro Park, and am Hatzolah 718.230.1000 NYC Helpline 311
tackle many issues that confront us on a Chaveirim 718.431.8181 Emergency 911
wondering if anyone is as upset as I am over
daily basis. I would like to recognize and Shomrim 718.338.9797 Poison Control 800.222.1222
the condition of our streets aft er the garbage Misaskim 718.854.4548 Bikur Cholim 718.253.3119
honor Police Offi cer Josh Ortiz and Police Police 70 PCT 718.851.5511 Torah Phone [phone]
collection on Friday night. Aft er collecting
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Offi cer Loren Verri for their exceptional
the garbage, the empty cans are thrown all
and selfl ess work on behalf of the Midwood
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community!! for anyone walking through the streets all of the MUSINGS ON
Sarah K TIMELY ISSUES
Shabbas long. In the summer the odor from
Gashmiy vs. Ruchnius the garbage cans greets you as you walk by. RABBI YAAKOV SALOMON
Is there any reason that the cans cannot
Who belongs to which camp of Yidden? Who Knows?
be placed neatly on the sidewalk aft er the
Most ehrliche Yidden are under the
garbage is taken? We have beautiful homes
assumption that if they live their lives doing A few days ago, a friend asked my advice about a fam-
good things (giving Tzedaka, sending their in the area and this certainly creates a very ily problem. Aft er considering the options for a minute
children to good Yeshivos, davening) they unpleasant surround. When I walk to or two, I turned to him and said, “I honestly don’t know
qualify for the title of “a ruchniyusidger shul, I have to sidestep all the way to my what to tell you.” His reaction? Astonishment! “What do
Yid.” Th e other camp of Yidden are more destination. I also don’t understand why you mean you don’t know,” he pleaded?!^&#! It was then I
gashmiyusdig. we are ticketed if we put our garbage at the realized that I had forgotten that we are living in 2017 – the
According to Tosafos on Daf 104 in curb before 5:00 P.M. Age of Know it Alls. Today everyone knows everything.
Kesubos, the level of involvement in What good does that do if the streets are Everyone has either his very own website, or, at least, a
gashmiyus is what defi nes where a person a mess aft er collection? If we put our cans blog or a byline. Customers “review” and “rate” everything
best belongs. A person can be surrounded out in the same manner as the sanitation from socks to scholars. So everyone’s opinion counts and is
by gashmiyus and not be a gashmiyusdiger department leaves them aft er emptying, measured equally. Humility has perished. Truth be known,
Yid and conversely a person can do who deserves the ticket? while there is so much we now know, we have forgotten
many wonderful things and be a totally Trashed in BP how clueless we still remain. Where will that lead us?
gashmiyusdiger Yid. CONTINUED ON PAGE 96 I don’t know.
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What You Should Know
FAQs
About The Upcoming
Shabbos Project
Q: Is there a program for less affiliated guests?
A: Yes! The beautiful davenings and havdallah will be inspiring for frum and non-frum
alike. Rabbi Sampson’s morning class of the 5 levels of Free Will at 10:15am as well as Rabbi
Fanger’s amazing personal story on Shabbos afternoon at 4pm will be perfect for less affiliated
guests. Please check the final schedule for all updated information and additions to the
AS FLATBUSH PREPARES FOR THE UPCOMING SHABBOS program. For further details about other programs taking place, email [email protected].
of Chinuch Inspiration scheduled for this weekend, there’s a
tremendous amount of anticipation being generated in our Q: Will there be a program for women?
community. The following are important facts and information
A: Yes, this year the women’s Oneg after the evening Seudah will be held separately and will
that will help you get the most out of the planned program.
be led by Mrs. Chanie Juravel, renowned lecturer, therapist, and mechaneches. She will also be
giving a shiur for High School girls at 3:00 PM on Shabbos afternoon. We also newly added a
Q: What is the Flatbush Shabbos of
Women’s Shalosh Seudos to the schedule which will be taking place at 5:00 PM. We are proud
Inspiration? to have Mrs. Tzippy Reifer, a Boro Park Chassidish housewife who has become a major activist

in inspiring our generation. Her story is absolutely amazing and she’ll be telling it over at the
A: For the past four years, the Flatbush community has joined
seuda!
the worldwide Shabbos Project in celebrating a global Shabbos
of Inspiration that includes special programs, lectures, events, Q: Who will be leading the tefillos and creating the
and entertainment. The program is coordinated by Project
ruach over Shabbos?
Inspire with the enthusiastic support of the Rabbonim and
leaders of our community. A: We have an amazing line-up planned for Shabbos. The Zimrah choir will be joining us from
Montreal, leading the zemiros with their outstanding harmonic sound. The incomparable Yankie
Q: How is this year’s Flatbush Lemmer, stepping out of his familiar chazzanus mode, and will lead a powerful Carlebach style
Shabbos of Chinuch Inspiration Kabolas Shabbos. We will also be joined by the up and coming talent Mordechai Shapiro, whose
positive energy and dynamic singing style will pump up the huge crowd that is expected to join
different than the previous ones? us Shabbos morning as well as for havdallah and dancing.
A: Project Inspire’s motto as an organization is: “Inspire Yourself Q: Who is invited to attend the Shabbos of
to Inspire Others.” Our focus this year is on “Inspiring Ourselves”
Inspiration?
- providing inspiration and chizuk for the frum community,
specifically in the areas of chinuch and simchas hachayim. As we A: Everybody !! This includes all adults in our community as well as outside guests.
all know, these are significant issues that are especially relevant As this year’s event is focused on issues relating to chinuch habonim, it is especially important
in our times. The world has changed dramatically over recent for parents to attend and benefit tremendously from our program. Grandparents today are very
years, and this year’s program will cover some of the pressing much involved in the chinuch of their grandchildren, and they will gain outstanding insights as
contemporary issues that affect many of us in Flatbush. It well.
promises to be an eye opening weekend. Young couples who are just starting a family will be able to glean the wisdom and advice of the
mechanchim. And really anyone who seeks inspiration is welcome to join us and experience a
Q: That sounds ambitious. Is it spiritually elevated Shabbos together with hundreds of members of our community.
possible to achieve so much in just Our Motzei Shabbos havdallah is always memorable and energetic, and parents are encouraged
to bring their entire family to join in the celebration.
one Shabbos?
Q: Where will the program be held?
A: It is certainly possible to gain a deeper understanding of
some of these crucial issues, and, b’ezras Hashem, for us all to A: This year, all events and activities will be held at a centralized location, Agudas Yisroel Bais
achieve a level of heightened inspiration as well. Our goal is for Binyomin on the corner of Avenue L and Nostrand Avenue. The Agudah is the most suitable
this weekend to serve as a springboard from which many of us venue for this event because of its centralized location and its ability to accommodate the large
will be motivated to build upon the inspiration over time. Once crowds that are expected. We’d like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to
our community is energized, there’s no limit to the tremendous Rabbi Moshe Tuvia Lieff, Morah D’asrah, who will be addressing us during Shabbos and is an
growth and awareness that is certainly possible, and to the enthusiastic partner in our efforts. And to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac and Edie Gross for their leadership
potential for us to share that as well, of course, to share that and support.
inspiration with our families, our community and Acheinu Kol
Beis Yisroel. Q: What are some of the highlights of the Shabbos
program?
Q: Who will be included in the
A: We are planning an exceptional program from beginning to end, starting from Kabolas
program?
Shabbos through Havdallah. You will certainly not want to miss the scheduled Panel Discussion
A: We are proud to have gathered an unparalleled roster on a variety of chinuch related issues featuring our distinguished mechanchim on Friday
of Rabbonim, mechanchim and Torah leaders to join us for night. For details on the schedule of events, please see the advertisement in this week’s FJJ.
Shabbos. Among them will be Rav Yaakov Bender, Rosh Yeshivas
Darchei Torah in Far Rockaway, and recognized as a foremost Q: I’m really looking forward to participating in the
authority in the world of chinuch. We will also be joined by Rav
upcoming Shabbos of Inspiration. What if I have
Zecharya Greenwald, Menahel of Me’ohr Bais Yaakov Seminary
in Yerushalayim and a brilliant and articulate expert in the field specific questions or issues that I would like the
of chinuch habanos. The dynamic and inspiring Rabbi Yitzchok
choshuva Rabbonim to address?
Fanger will be flying in from Eretz Yisroel to share his fascinating
personal story. His outstanding presentation this weekend will A: We’d love to hear from you. We are encouraging everyone to please send inon their
ail help us gain a renewed appreciation of our own Torah lifestyle. questions - especially for the Friday Night Chinuch Panel. Email us at [email protected]
m On Shabbos morning, we will be addressed by Rav Moshe Lowy, and we will do our best to address as many issues as possible during our Shabbos of Chinuch
@g one of the great leaders of the Toronto community and morah and Inspiration.
s d’asrah of Agudas Yisroel of Toronto. We will also be joined
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