A Year of Learning Together

By Anonymous

Shalom from Rabbi Smith!  I am very excited to have time with you this year both in minyan (praying together) and in tefillah (learning about prayers).  Hopefully both will be opportunities to get to know each other and our tradition better while at the same time having tons of fun!

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