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April 2018

Herbs and Spices for Healthy Living – Ancient Wisdom Applied Today!

April 15, 2018 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Ahavat Torah Congregation, 343 S. Church Lane Los Angeles, 90049 United States + Google Map
Free

Ancient recipes for modern health - discover the power for healthy living!  This workshop is based on the ancient teaching of Torah and Talmud by Maimonides, a preeminent medieval Jewish Physician, Philosopher, Astronomer, Author and Torah anyalyst.  A sample bowl of healthy vegetable soup will be served and the recipe shared.

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Hear Her, Heal Her: A Jewish Conversation about Women’s Health

April 15, 2018 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cedars-Sinai, 8700 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, 90048 United States + Google Map
Free

Hear Her, Heal Her: A Jewish Conversation about Women's Health Moderator: Madeleine Brand Panelists: Rabbi Jaclyn Cohen, Rabbi Dara Frimmer, Rabbi Susan Goldberg, and Dr. Beth Karlan Sunday, April 15, 2018 @4pm Harvey Morse Auditorium, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 8700 Beverly Blvd. - South Tower, Los Angeles Are we surprised that women’s voices are not heard when our own tradition has struggled with determining when men should or should not hear a women’s voice?  Today, we know that women are underrepresented…

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Women for Women: Breast Cancer Prevention and Support for Every Age

April 15, 2018 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Bais Yaakov Los Angeles, 7353 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, 90036 United States + Google Map
Free

Bring your sisters, daughters, mothers and friends for an informative and empowering evening with a panel of noted experts where you'll learn how to: Revamp your diet and boost your immune system, understand the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, support your friends and family. This evening is organized by Sharsheret: Your Jewish Community Facing Breast Cancer.

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Yoga Minyan

April 16, 2018 | 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Temple Isaiah, 10345 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, 90064 United States + Google Map
Free

In a time in which we are constantly bombarded with information inviting us to pay attention to our body, being present is such an important and vital component of a spiritually fulfilling experience. As scholar Jay Michelson teaches, our minds are constantly wandering into the past and the future, but our bodies are the only thing fully in the present. This wandering of our mind can be helpful in that it allows us to connect to our past and be…

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Balance and Wellness Through Izun

April 16, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wilshire Boulevard Temple – Glazer Campus, 3663 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, 90010 United States + Google Map
Free

Hebrew letters and names can actually illuminate perplexing questions. Gilla Nissan and Musical Maggid Yuval Pardes use the letters of the Aleph Bet and original songs to present a fascinating new take on attaining wellness and inner peace through Izun, the Hebrew word for balance.  Balance is at the very core of Jewish tradition laid out by the sages thousands of years ago. In this 2 hour program we reacquaint today's Jews with the wisdom of the ancients.

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Zumba for the Jewish Soul

April 16, 2018 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, 90036 United States + Google Map
Free

Dance the spirit of your Jewish soul. This class has easy to follow choreography and Jewish themed music. Class is for all levels. Bring water and a towel. Come ready to leave your inhibitions at the door, open your Jewish soul, and let loose with Sara Tanz.

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Life On The Bridge: A Documentary and Discussion

April 17, 2018 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, 90024 United States + Google Map
Free

Life On The Bridge encourages the viewer to accept what one cannot change in one's own life and move forward toward the potential of all that can be.  This short film documentary focuses on the life of Jewish filmmaker, Judy Weintraub, and her story of living with a chronic health issue requiring kidney dialysis for more than 40 years to illustrate the power of Jewish principles, such as individual responsibility (Rambam), and Reb Nachman's teaching - Gesher Tsar M'od (Life…

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Parsha Shiur with Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn, BCC

April 17, 2018 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
B’nai David-Judea Beit Midrash, 8906 W. Pico Blvd. Beit Midrash Los Angeles, 90035 United States + Google Map
Free

How does our tradition give insight into the experience of 'the other'? Join us in exploring how the laws of purity in Tazria-Metzora can influence how we heal our personal and communal hurts and how we empathize with each other.

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Yoga During Cancer Treatment

April 18, 2018 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location Provided Upon Registration
Free

This session of  yoga geared for cancer patients is a restful experience, focusing on relaxation for the mind and down time for the body.   While listening to sacred Jewish music, we will move from one resting pose to another offering the nervous and immune systems a message of healing.  Poses inspired by our ancient holy letters will be geared to each person, depending on type and location of the cancer.

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Continuum Movement: Liquid Kabbalah

April 18, 2018 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free

Continuum Movement is a meditative, gentle, and dynamic inquiry into yourself and what it means to be human. Kabbalah includes wonderful insights about the human body, movement, and cultivating Presence. We will study selected texts in translation and Hebrew relating manifesting health, movement and implementing change. This will set the stage for our “dive" into moving meditation. Active pause invites a meditative state that supports disrupting unconscious patterns. Space is created that invites the cultivation of refined awareness, receptivity, and…

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Israeli Folk Dancing

April 18, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free

Join us in celebrating Israel’s 70th birthday with an Israeli dance class with Orly Star.  Love Israeli music?  Want to be healthy, have fun and enjoy great exercise?  This is the perfect class for you!  Stay for our spectacular Yom Ha’atzmaut community Israeli Dance party starting at 8pm!   There will also be an additional class on April 25th.

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Collective Dreams: Storytelling, Community, and Healing

April 18, 2018 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Silverlake Independent JCC, 1110 Bates Ave. Los Angeles, 90029 United States + Google Map
Free

This interactive and experiential workshop explores the intersection of Judaism's rich tradition of storytelling with what modern neuroscience tells us about the role sharing stories plays in promoting community, healing, and wellness. Over the course of our time together, we will delve into the role that storytelling has played in Jewish life and other cultures throughout the world. We'll learn how stories affect us at a physiological level and discover how to mine our own lives for personal myths. Finally,…

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Dealing with Depression & Anxiety

April 18, 2018 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Maohr HaTorah Synagogue, 1537 Franklin St. Santa Monica, 90404 United States + Google Map
Free

The Torah teaches us to work on ourselves and grow and find meaning in the challenges and the hardships in our life.  Learn strategies with Life Coach Jacklin Zarifpour for overcoming challenges, building character, becoming more compassionate, empathetic and kind. (Note: This session will be in Farsi only.)

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Yoga and the Parsha

April 20, 2018 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, 1434 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, 91107 United States + Google Map
Free

Experience the weekly parsha in an entirely new way using the ancient science of yoga in a sequence inspired by the message of the parsha.  Integrating movement with Torah study makes the lessons tangible and accessible to all.  One leaves feeling inspired intellectually, spiritually and physically.  Teacher Ida Unger's years of experience and expertise make the class accessible even to those with no yoga experience.

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Shabbat Your Body: How to Find True Rest Using the Alexander Technique

April 21, 2018 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Silverlake Independent JCC, 1110 Bates Ave. Los Angeles, 90029 United States + Google Map
Free

In this three-hour workshop, attendees will gain a hands-on understanding of how to internalize the wisdom of Shabbat through the body using the Alexander Technique.  Our body is often overworking without our knowledge.  Shabbat asks us to unburden ourselves from our weekday concerns and to not perform work, but how do we find that freedom and unburdening in the body as well as the mind?  Often, our body is overworking in ways we don’t realize.  How can we let go…

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Women’s Mitzvot with Rabbanit Alissa, Rabba Ramie & Ms. Atara Segal

April 22, 2018 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Free

What makes a mitzvah a 'woman's mitzvah'?  How can we as women deepen our connection to the femininity within our halachic and spiritual tradition?  And how do we find our voice in and love of the tradition even at times when we are struggling with it?  Join Rabbanit Alissa, Rabba Ramie, and Ms. Atara Segal in learning and confidential discussion.  Brunch will be served. For women only. For this one event, you must register at bdj@bnaidavid.com

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Working with Fear And Anxiety through Practicing Jewish Mindfulness

April 22, 2018 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Leo Baeck Temple, 1300 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, 90049 United States + Google Map
Free

We live in such challenging times. From fear about the present or the future, to anxiety arising from personal circumstances, learning to notice how fear appears in us and how we habitually respond is an important first step to creating more calm in our lives. It is possible to learn how to better navigate fearful times. These practices and tools are essential, especially now. We will look at a few models and practices derived from Jewish sources that offer guidance…

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Parenting an LGBTQ+ Teen in the Age of Social Media

April 22, 2018 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Temple Beth Am, 1039 S. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, 90035 United States + Google Map
Free

This workshop is dedicated to the memory of Blaze Bernstein, zichrono livracha, may his memory be a blessing. Now more than ever parents are wondering how to help their LGBTQ+ teens with the unique struggles they face in the world. The topic of dating can be particularly fraught for both the teen and parental figure. With social media and dating apps promising the answer to every teen’s social and sexual needs, teens need more guidance than ever to make the…

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Real Talk: Being a Queer Teen in the Age of Social Media

April 22, 2018 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Temple Beth Am, 1039 S. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, 90035 United States + Google Map
Free

Whether you are trying to figure out your identity or actually come out as LGBTQ+, sometimes the possibilities and emotions get ahead of you and you can find yourself in uncomfortable or potentially damaging situations, especially when interacting online. Don't let pressure or social media hijack your story. Share your thoughts and concerns in a safe and confidential space. Learn to communicate your personal story more effectively, build trust within yourself and others, as well as manage how and when…

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Dealing with Stress: A Workshop for Teenagers

April 22, 2018 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Temple Israel of Hollywood, 7300 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, 90046 United States + Google Map
Free

Parents, school and society are constantly pushing you to get ready for the next phase of life.  When do you get to enjoy the now?  Through mindfulness and tools from our tradition, this workshop will teach tools for living in the now and dealing with your stress in healthy ways. For teens only.

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Jewish Mindful Movement

April 23, 2018 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Temple Isaiah, 10345 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, 90064 United States + Google Map
Free

Jewish Mindful Movement is a class where participants are led on a journey of prayer, movement, meditation and healing.  I use Jewish wisdom, teachings and the weekly Torah portion along with music and guided movement to enable students to get a full body mind and spirit workout. The class is an hour and a half and I do some talking but the majority of the class will be participatory.  This class is good for all ages and fitness levels.  The…

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Zumba for the Jewish Soul

April 23, 2018 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, 90036 United States + Google Map
Free

Dance the spirit of your Jewish soul. This class has easy to follow choreography and Jewish themed music. Class is for all levels. Bring water and a towel. Come ready to leave your inhibitions at the door, open your Jewish soul, and let loose with Sara Tanz.

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New Beginnings: A Photographic Journey of Surviving Cancer

April 24, 2018 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Free

A conversation with noted photographer, Bill Aron, on his photographic documentary of cancer survivors. There are four phases of cancer: the diagnosis; the treatment; the silent, or post-treatment phase; and the acceptance that there will be a new beginning, a new normal.  Since 2006 Bill Aron has been interviewing and photographing survivors about the 3rd and 4th stages of their experience. The “silent phase” of cancer occurs after treatment ends, when the flurry of treatment and doctors’ appointments is replaced…

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Awaken Your Body  to Awaken Your Mind and Spirit: Intersections of The Feldenkrais Method® and Judaism

April 24, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Century City Physical Therapy, 2080 Century Park East #410 Los Angeles, 90067 United States + Google Map
Free

Life just keeps getting busier!  As we speed up and multi-task, Judaism reminds us to slow down once a week for Shabbat.  Can we find more ways to do this moment to moment?  Our bodies too have ways of asking us to slow down, to feel more, and do less.  In this workshop we will explore where Judaism and Feldenkrais intersect to foster learning on how to slow down, come to our senses and drop into the present moment.  The…

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The Talk Project: Peer to Peer Teen Conversations on Sexual Violence in our Culture – Empower Yourself

April 24, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Temple Akiba, 5249 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, United States + Google Map
Free

"I'm having #TheTalk because I need to know these things. They affect me and all of my friends." The Talk Project is designed to de-stigmatize the discussion of sexual violence in order to empower teens to understand the causes of it, to speak out against violence and harmful behavior, to engage in healthy, consensual relationships, to make informed decisions about seeking legal justice if necessary, and to create cultural change. You get to talk about these issues in a safe…

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Coping with Chronic Illness and Pain

April 25, 2018 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location Provided Upon Registration
Free

Rabbi Robbins has lived with chronic/catastrophic illness for the past thirteen years at level 10 from nerve damage. Both from his spiritual resources and training as Rabbi and Kabbalist, along with a doctorate in psychology, he will share and guide the participants through means of accessing their own resources for managing illness and pain. His dissertation focused on the psychoneuroimmunology of trauma and its relationship to disease. *address provided upon registration

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Yoga During Cancer Treatment

April 25, 2018 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location Provided Upon Registration
Free

This session of  yoga geared for cancer patients is a restful experience, focusing on relaxation for the mind and down time for the body.   While listening to sacred Jewish music, we will move from one resting pose to another offering the nervous and immune systems a message of healing.  Poses inspired by our ancient holy letters will be geared to each person, depending on type and location of the cancer.

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T’Shuvah – a Jewish Response to the Opioid Epidemic

April 25, 2018 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Beit T’Shuvah, 8831 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, 90034 United States + Google Map
Free

As a Jewish addiction treatment center, Beit T’Shuvah has been immersed in a 30-year study of what we call human brokenness – the inherent inner human dilemma wherein we live in an uncertain world with uncertain meaning and an uncertain future. Our teachers have been those in our community who are most acutely broken: the junkies, criminals, alcoholics, gamblers and thieves, who are no longer able to deny their inner scission. We have found that the destructive behavior of addiction…

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Israeli Folk Dancing

April 25, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, 90036 United States + Google Map
Free

Love Israeli music?  Want to be healthy, have fun and enjoy great exercise?  This is the perfect class for you! Join Orly Star in a celebration of Israeli dance. No experience necessary.

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And It Was Evening, And It Was Morning: Spiritual Practices for One Day

April 25, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Playa Vista Jewish Community, Chatelaine Building, Community Room, 5721 S. Crescent Park Drive Playa Vista, 90094 United States + Google Map
Free

Stressed? Challenged just to get through the day?  Want to experience more joy?  This workshop will combine Jewish texts, sacred chant, and movement to reveal three spiritual practices to help you to wake up in the morning with full intention, reconnect with yourself at mid-day, and wind down your energy at bedtime.  Please bring a laptop, cell phone or other recording device to the workshop.

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Aging With Grace and Resilience

April 26, 2018 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
AJRCA, UCLA Hillel, 574 Hilgard Ave. Los Angeles, 90024 United States + Google Map
Free

Jewish tradition teaches that we are both body and soul.  As we age, we are challenged by diminished physical capacity, loss, and unexpected changes in our lives, yet our souls can continue to expand. Open yourself to the possibilities, as expressed by Rabbi Eva Robbins' comprehensive concept of SOAR, a four-prong outline of the necessary components to nurture one's life, both through techniques of spiritual practice as well as an awareness of physical sustenance in order to find meaning, wellness…

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The Complex Inner World of Jewish Teens in a #metoo World – How to Support Them During These Challenging and Exciting Years.

April 26, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Temple Beth Am, 1039 S. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, 90035 United States + Google Map
Free

Please join us for a dynamic and informative session on the joys and challenges of raising healthy, modern Jewish teens in a #metoo world.  Moving Traditions' California Regional Director Alisha Pedowitz, will lead an exploration of some of the major pressures and issues (anxiety, sexuality, conflict with authority, social media, etc.) facing Jewish teens today--and how the Jewish community can help support our teens.

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How to stay healthy, happy, and still have fun in a #metoo reality

April 26, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Temple Beth Am, 1039 S. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, 90035 United States + Google Map
Free

For teens only! Explore what it means to be a teen in a #metoo reality  including the stress, the pressure and conflicting messages about gender and sexuality and learn strategies to stay healthy and happy through these challenging and exciting years.

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Getting Into Holy Shape – Yoga and the Hebrew Aleph Bet

April 27, 2018 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location Provided Upon Registration
Free

Celebrate and elevate your physical self to more fully embody your divine nature.  Stretch, strengthen and relax as we practice authentic yoga inspired by our ancient holy letters. The Aleph Bet are more than letters. The Hebrew word “ot” also means sign.  Sign of what?   Come find out.

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Shmirat Haguf Spa Day with MoHo WeHo

April 28, 2018 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Moishe House West Hollywood West Hollywood, 90046 United States + Google Map

Shmirat Haguf is the Hebrew phrase for “Caring for the body.” Shmirat means “to care” or “to protect” and Haguf is “the body.” With so much stress nowadays, we sometimes forget to slow down and care for ourselves as it is written in the Torah. This event will include different stations to experience and care for our bodies including yoga, chair massage, a DIY station where guests can apply a homemade facial mask, and make a body scrub they will…

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Building Resiliance in Teens

April 29, 2018
The Luxe Hotel, 11461 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, 90049 + Google Map

*This event requites separate, paid registration Join us on Sunday, April 29th, for Building Resilience in Teens: A Wellness Conference for Parents and Educators. Our Federation’s Los Angeles Jewish Teen Initiative (LAJTI) is proud to present this daylong event that will provide insight, skills, and resources to support the teens in our lives. Be inspired by featured keynote, Julie Lythcott-Haims*, author of the New York Times best-selling book How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and…

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Hype – A Doctor’s Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims and Bad Advice

April 29, 2018 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
University Synagogue, 11960 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90049 United States + Google Map
Free

Does sugar feed cancer cells? When can naturopathic medicine have merit? Which vitamins have value? Can detoxes be toxic? Are genetically modified foods unhealthy? Is gluten that bad? Can vaccines cause brain disorders such as autism? Is genetic testing a good idea? What health issues should we really be worried about...and what’s just plain HYPE? These are some of the many questions Nina Shapiro, M.D., hears constantly from patients in her practice, as well as from friends, acquaintances, and the…

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Songs and Yoga Poses of Peace

April 29, 2018 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, 1434 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, 91107 United States + Google Map
Free

Traditional yoga poses are inspired by many things including warriors. Yogic warriors, however,  are strong and engage in peace, not war or fighting.  We will grow into our warrior poses for strength and then rest deeply symbolizing peace.  Our rest will be accompanied by the beautiful sounds of Canter Ruth Berman Harris (vocals) Steve Moos (mandolin and vocals) and Donnie Kirpatrick (guitar) offering us inspiration via songs of peace in Hebrew and English.

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May 2018

Hereditary Cancer Risk Symposium 2018

May 1, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Temple Israel of Hollywood, 7300 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, 90046 United States + Google Map

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