| Tuesday September 1, 2026 |
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Contact Dafna Mizrahi
dafi.sorokin@gmail.com
Empty Nesters’ Coffee & Chat
This
is a social group for empty nesters to gather and share ideas about where
to go on vacation, technology problems, cooking, kids, funny stories, etc. We
meet the first Tuesday of each month at 10am at Paris Baguette in Cupertino. To
join the mailing list, or if you have any questions, please email Dafna Mizrahi
at Dafi.sorokin@gmail.com
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Contact Ritual
Minyan (Zoom)
We are looking to include as many members of our Beth David family as possible in this wonderful tradition that brings comfort to our mourners and gives each of us a daily opportunity to connect with our soul, our community and our God
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| Wednesday September 2, 2026 |
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Contact Tikkun Olam Team
tikkunolam@beth-david.org
AAi Blood Drive (Social Hall)Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, and each donation of blood can save up to 3 lives! Join Jews, Christians, and Muslims to assist American Red Cross staff, check-in donors, sterilize chairs and tables in donor waiting areas, refill refreshments for donors post-donation, and ensure donors are feeling well before departure.
No experience is necessary! American Red Cross staff will train you to accomplish these tasks easily and safely, providing everything you need. - To volunteer to help with this drive, please register here
- To donate blood at this drive, please register here.
- To donate funding for this drive, please click here.
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Program Committee Meeting (Zoom) All are warmly welcome to contribute ideas and help plan future programs at Beth David.
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| Thursday September 3, 2026 |
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| Friday September 4, 2026 |
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Contact info@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Kitchen
Mercaz
Sanctuary
Social Hall
Sukkah Patio
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BBQ and Barchu
Join friends old and
new at our annual end of summer event! We welcome Chavurot and friends to join us!
5:30: Check-in, Schmoozing and appetizers 5:30: Tot Shabbat 6:00pm: Buffet BBQ Dinner - Choose from BBQ chicken, Salmon 6 oz fillets, or Portabella Mushrooms. We will provide water, tea, coffee and lemonade, please bring additional beverages of your choice. 7:30pm - Evening Services in the Main Sanctuary
Pricing: $30 -Youth/Adults (Ages 13+) FREE - Children (Under Age 13) Payment due at time of sign-up.
Sign up and payment deadline is MONDAY, August 31 .
| | 7:14 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech
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| Saturday September 5, 2026 |
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| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
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Shabbat Services (Sanctuary/YouTube)
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/congregationbethdavid
| | 12:00 PM |
| Room/Location | Social Hall
Sukkah Patio
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Kiddush (Sukkah Patio/Social Hall)
Please join us for kiddush lunch on the Sukkah Patio or the Social Hall after services.
| | 8:00 PM |
Contact info@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Beit T'Fillah
Board Room
Sukkah Patio
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Havdalah, a Movie & Selichot ServiceOur tradition teaches that Elul is a time of soul-searching as we prepare ourselves for the Days of Awe. During this time that we observe Selichot, an evening of penitential prayers and meditation. On Selichot we begin the season of repentance calling out to the compassionate God who we hope will accept our prayers. It is a time to begin healing the world as we heal our souls.
This service will not be streamed on Zoom or YouTube
8:00pm, light refreshments will be served on the Sukkah Patio
8:30pm, Havdalah on the Sukkah Patio
8:45pm, Movie & Discussion - Groundhog Day
10:45pm, Selichot Service
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Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday September 6, 2026 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
Minyan (Zoom)We are looking to include as many members of our Beth David family as possible in this wonderful tradition that brings comfort to our mourners and gives each of us a daily opportunity to connect with our soul, our community and our God
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| Monday September 7, 2026 |
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| Wednesday September 9, 2026 |
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Contact Rabbi Nathan Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org
Online Religious School
For 3rd - 7th grades.
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Contact Bonnie Hirsch
info@beth-david.org
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Contact Israel Action Committee
Israel Action Committee Planning Meeting (Zoom)
This is a private meeting.
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| Thursday September 10, 2026 |
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| | 7:00 PM |
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| Friday September 11, 2026 |
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Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit T'Fillah
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Tot ChagJoin Rabbi Roller as we welcome Shabbat and the New Year! Focusing on tots (5 and under) and their families but open to all who are young at heart! Songs, stories, movement and more.
| | 6:00 PM |
Contact info@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
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Erev Rosh Hashanah
Join us for Services. Ticket are required for entry. We offer donation-based tickets to community members.
| | 7:03 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Saturday September 12, 2026 |
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The Jewish New Year. Also spelled Rosh Hashanah
Torah: Genesis 21:1-34; Numbers 29:1-6
Haftarah: I Samuel 1:1-2:10
https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-hashana-2026?uc=ical-saratoga-2026
| | 8:30 AM |
Contact info@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
Seminar1
Seminar2
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Rosh Hashanah Day 1
Join
us for Services. Ticket are required for entry. We offer donation-based tickets
to community members. We look forward to seeing you. If you cannot
attend in person, we invite you to watch on YouTube. Please follow this link www.youtube.com/c/congregationbethdavid
| | 10:00 AM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit T'Fillah
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Youth Services
Enjoy an interactive and informal High Holy Day service experience. Youth participate in traditional prayer, games &/or discussions. Adults/parents welcome.
| | 11:00 AM |
Contact info@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Rm 15
Rm 16
Rm 17
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Netiv HaTeshuva
Challenges and Opportunities for the High Holy Days
led
by Susan Leitner
| | 11:15 AM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit T'Fillah
Board Room
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Tot Services
This is a relaxing, lighthearted, interactive, High Holy Day program for tots and their families. Enjoy singing, stories, movement and more. Grandparents welcome too!
| | 8:02 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday September 13, 2026 |
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The Jewish New Year. Also spelled Rosh Hashanah
Torah: Genesis 22:1-24; Numbers 29:1-6
Haftarah: Jeremiah 31:1-19
https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-hashana-2026?uc=ical-saratoga-2026
| | 8:30 AM |
Contact info@beth-david.org
Rosh Hashanah Day 2
Join
us for Services. Tickets are required for entry. We offer donation-based tickets
to community members. We look forward to seeing you. If you cannot
attend in person, we invite you to watch on YouTube. Please follow this link https://www.youtube.com/c/congregationbethdavid
| | 11:00 AM |
Contact info@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Beit T'Fillah
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Conversational Musaf with Michael Leitner & Kristin
Gustavson
Join us once again for Conversational Musaf in the Beit Tefillah for a lay led prayer experience for the majestic Rosh Hashanah Musaf service.
This prayer experience will be accompanied by facilitated conversation on the themes of the liturgy.
| | 8:01 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Monday September 14, 2026 |
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| Tuesday September 15, 2026 |
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| Wednesday September 16, 2026 |
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| Thursday September 17, 2026 |
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| Friday September 18, 2026 |
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| | 6:52 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Ha'Azinu
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| Saturday September 19, 2026 |
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Torah: Deuteronomy 32:1-52
Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20; Joel 2:15-27 | Shabbat Shuva
https://hebcal.com/s/haazinu-20260919?uc=ical-saratoga-2026
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Shabbat that falls between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (Shabbat of Returning)
Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20; Joel 2:15-27
https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-shuva-2026?uc=ical-saratoga-20...
| | 9:30 AM |
| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
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Shabbat Services (Sanctuary/YouTube)
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/congregationbethdavid
| | 12:00 PM |
| | 12:45 PM |
Contact Adult Ed
adulted@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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Jewish Book Discussion Group (Beit Midrash)
Happy New Years
by Maya Arad, led by Harry Cornbleet
After
emigrating to the United States in the 1960s, Leah stays connected to friends
in Israel through an annual Rosh Hashanah letter. Over five decades, her
cheerful correspondence chronicles life's joys and hardships while concealing
deeper truths.
| | 7:51 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday September 20, 2026 |
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Minyan (Zoom)We are looking to include as many members of our Beth David family as possible in this wonderful tradition that brings comfort to our mourners and gives each of us a daily opportunity to connect with our soul, our community and our God
| | 10:00 AM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org
Tashlich at Vasona ParkPlease join us at the Lakeview site in Vasona Park for this meaningful experience as we symbolically cast our sins into the water, as a physical gesture of our sincere desire for repentance and renewal. We will provide the birdseed which is safe for the fish and wildlife. Please bring a dairy or pareve snack for your family as we’ll have some social time after Tashlich.
Families with young kids - join Rabbi Roller for a Family Learning Day at Vasona
| | 5:15 PM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Sukkah Patio
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Tot Service & Pre-Fast PotluckJoin Rabbi Roller for an Erev Yom Kippur learning experience with games, music, art and food! Open to the whole community, this is geared to families with tots and school-aged kids. Grandparents welcome!
We will provide a main dish of spaghetti, as well as challah and grape juice. Please bring a dairy or pareve item to share!
| | 6:45 PM |
Contact info@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
Seminar1
Seminar2
Social Hall
Social Hall (Banquet)
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Kol Nidre Service
Join us for
Services. Ticket are required for entry. We offer donation-based tickets to
community members. Find details and ticket registration info: .
We look forward to seeing you. If you cannot
attend in person, we invite you to watch on YouTube. Please follow this link https://www.youtube.com/c/congregationbethdavid
| | 6:49 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Monday September 21, 2026 |
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Day of Atonement
Torah: Leviticus 16:1-34; Numbers 29:7-11
Haftarah: Isaiah 57:14-58:14
https://hebcal.com/h/yom-kippur-2026?uc=ical-saratoga-2026
| | 9:00 AM |
Contact info@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
Seminar1
Seminar2
Social Hall
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Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit T'Fillah
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Youth Services
Enjoy an interactive and informal High Holy Day service experience. Youth participate in traditional prayer, games &/or discussions. Adults/parents welcome.
| | 11:15 AM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit T'Fillah
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Tot Services
This is a relaxing, lighthearted, interactive, High Holy Day program for tots and their families. Enjoy singing, stories, movement and more. Grandparents welcome too!
| | 12:00 PM |
Contact info@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Rm 15
Rm 16
Rm 17
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Netiv HaTeshuva
No Shade for the Prophet Jonah
led by Sheryl Rattner
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Rabbi Study Session
| | 4:00 PM |
Contact Ilana Baird
rabbiilana@jvalley.org| Room/Location | Sukkah Patio
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Russian Netiv HaTeshuva
Pending confirmation
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| | 7:48 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
| | 8:15 PM |
Contact Anat Krispin
krispin@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Rm 15
Rm 16
Rm 17
Sukkah Patio
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Break The FastWouldn’t it be great to go directly from Yom Kippur services to a break the fast meal at Beth David? No muss, no fuss, no driving! Everyone is welcome to attend – rabbis, havurot, singles, couples and families! We need a minimum of 50 attendees signed up in order to proceed so please reach out to your friends & family – Break The Fast Here!
Cost: $30/adult & teens 13+; $20/youth 6-12; Free/5 and under.
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| Tuesday September 22, 2026 |
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Contact Bill Beyda
Finance Committee Meeting (Zoom)
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| Wednesday September 23, 2026 |
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| | 11:30 AM |
Contact Susan Greenberg Englander
info@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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Balance and Stretch Class We have a few openings in our class on Wednesdays from 11:30am – 12:30pm. Please email info@beth-david.org, if you are interested in signing up.
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| Saturday September 26, 2026 |
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Feast of Booths
Torah: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 29:12-16
Haftarah: Zechariah 14:1-21
https://hebcal.com/h/sukkot-2026?uc=ical-saratoga-2026
| | 9:30 AM |
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| Room/Location | Beit T'Fillah
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Alternative Shabbat Sessions - Rabbi Hugh Seid-Valencia
In these sessions, we will engage in close readings of excerpts from some of
the early Hasidic masters' commentaries on the weekly Torah portion. These
readings and discussions will serve as a springboard to explorations of
mindfulness meditation practice. Participants should come prepared to study,
discuss, and experiment with meditative practice. No prior text study or
meditation experience is necessary.
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Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday September 27, 2026 |
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Feast of Booths
Torah: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 29:12-16
Haftarah: I Kings 8:2-21
https://hebcal.com/h/sukkot-2026?uc=ical-saratoga-2026
| | 9:30 AM |
| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
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Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Rm 13
Rm 14
Rm 15
Rm 16
Rm 17
Rm 18
Rm 19
Rm 20
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Family Learning Days with Rabbi Roller
Celebrate the Jewish Year with Us! Connect with our tradition and each other.
Open to the community! More information: Email Rabbi Nathan Roller, Rabbi Educator
Aug. 23rd Religious School Kickoff Sept. 27th: Sukkot Family Learning Day Dec. 6th: Hanukkah Learning Day Feb. 7st: Kids Jewbilee at the JCC March 21st: Purim Carnival March 22nd: Erev Purim April 18th: Passover Family Learning April 25th: Chocolate Seder May 16th: End of Year Celebration
| | 12:00 PM |
| Room/Location | Social Hall
Sukkah Patio
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Kiddus
Please join us for kiddush lunch on the Sukkah Patio or the Social Hall after services.
| | 7:39 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Monday September 28, 2026 |
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Contact Ann Tavan
info@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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Crafters' Guild
Hosted by Ricki Gafter and Ann Tavan.
Do you enjoy sewing? Knitting? Crocheting? Do you want to get together with others while working on projects? This is an informal gathering with no membership requirements where all are welcome. Join us for crafting or simply for camaraderie. For more information about the group’s activities and future meetings, click: Congregation Beth David Crafters' Guild and Meeting Update. To add your name to the list, contact Ann Tavan (ann@tavan.com).
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| Tuesday September 29, 2026 |
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| Wednesday September 30, 2026 |
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Contact Programming
program@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Sukkah Patio
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Pizza in the Hut with Karaoke Sing AlongEnjoy a festive evening under the Sukkah! Young adults under 40, come celebrate Sukkot with us for pizza & beer (non-alcoholic drinks will be available). After dinner, grab the mic (or cheer on your friends) during a fun-filled karaoke sing-along.
$20 per person. Please sign up below:
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