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Shalom chevrei! This episode reflects on the Hebrew month of Av, exploring its spiritual significance and rituals. The month is marked by both mourning, due to the destruction of the Temples on the 9th of Av, and hope for redemption, symbolized by the 15th of Av, a day of joy and love. The month of Menachem Av is associated with themes of destruction and rebuilding, with the letter Tet and the tribe of Shimon playing symbolic roles. Av's astrological sign, Leo, signifies divine will and the potential for renewal. The episode also discusses observances, such as mourning practices and the significance of Rosh Chodesh, emphasizing the importance of ritual observance in preparing for the future rebuilding of the Temple. The host encourages listeners to explore and practice Jewish customs as part of spiritual growth and connection to God. Incidentally since this is the last episode, we will summarize the months and tribes here: In Jewish tradition, each month of the Hebrew calendar is associated with a specific tribe of Israel. Here is a list of the tribes and the Hebrew months they correspond to:
Nisan (1st month) – Tribe of Judah
Nisan is associated with the tribe of Judah, which led the march in the desert and is connected to leadership and kingship, as Judah was the royal tribe.Iyar (2nd month) – Tribe of Issachar
Issachar is associated with wisdom and understanding, and Iyar is a month of spiritual reflection, often linked to the counting of the Omer.Sivan (3rd month) – Tribe of ZebulunZebulun, the tribe associated with commerce and trade, is linked to Sivan, the month of the giving of the Torah on Shavuot, when a connection to both spiritual and material prosperity is emphasized.
Tammuz (4th month) – Tribe of ReubenReuben, the firstborn, is associated with Tammuz, which falls during the period of mourning leading up to Tisha B'Av, a time of reflection on spiritual and historical losses.
Av (5th month) – Tribe of ShimonShimon, associated with hearing and listening, corresponds to Av, a month of mourning and also the anticipation of redemption, as represented by Tu B'Av.
Elul (6th month) – Tribe of Gad
Gad, symbolizing strength and resolve, is linked to Elul, a time of introspection, repentance, and preparation for the High Holy Days.Tishrei (7th month) – Tribe of EphraimEphraim is associated with Tishrei, the month of the High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot), representing both the beginning of the Jewish year and a time of spiritual renewal.
Cheshvan (8th month) – Tribe of ManassehManasseh, connected to the concept of remembrance, is linked to Cheshvan, a month with no major holidays, representing a time for spiritual work and reflection.
Kislev (9th month) – Tribe of BenjaminBenjamin is associated with Kislev, a month of joy and celebration, especially with the holiday of Hanukkah.
Tevet (10th month) – Tribe of DanDan, associated with judgment and resolve, is connected to Tevet, a month of reflection on the destruction of the First Temple and the time of mourning leading up to the fast of the 10th of Tevet.
Shevat (11th month) – Tribe of AsherAsher, symbolizing abundance and blessings, corresponds to Shevat, the month of Tu B'Shevat, the New Year for trees, a time to reflect on nature and renewal.
Adar (12th month) – Tribe of NaphtaliNaphtali, associated with joy and happiness, is connected to Adar, the month of Purim, a time of celebration and redemption.
This system reflects a deeper spiritual and symbolic connection between the months and the tribes of Israel, enhancing the significance of each month within the Jewish calendar.
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Welcome friends to this PENULTIMATE episode of the Footsteps of The Messiah, 5784 edition of A YEAR OF MONTHS! We cover all things Tammuz this month and will explain where the name comes from, why and what it means. Also we share all the dates of importance and the season that Tammuz includes and how it prophesies about the future! Tammuz is strongly connected to the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash and the city of Yerushalayim, past, present and FUTURE! Into the Messianic Age, Tammuz will become a new starting holiday for an entire 3 week festival season! [See Zechariah 8]
So said the Lord of Hosts: The fast of the fourth [month], the fast of the fifth [month], the fast of the seventh [month], and the fast of the tenth [month] shall be for the house of Judah for joy and happiness and for happy holidays-but love truth and peace. יט כֹּֽה־אָמַ֞ר יְהֹוָ֣ה צְבָא֗וֹת צ֣וֹם הָֽרְבִיעִ֡י וְצ֣וֹם הַֽחֲמִישִׁי֩ וְצ֨וֹם הַשְּׁבִיעִ֜י וְצ֣וֹם הָֽעֲשִׂירִ֗י יִֽהְיֶ֚ה לְבֵית־יְהוּדָה֙ לְשָׂשׂ֣וֹן וּלְשִׂמְחָ֔ה וּֽלְמֹֽעֲדִ֖ים טוֹבִ֑ים וְהָֽאֱמֶ֥ת וְהַשָּׁל֖וֹם אֱהָֽבוּ:
Please tell us how you think we are doing and send ?'s or suggestions to [email protected]. Shalom! Romans 9:1-5
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Welcome to the third to last of this year's episodes of a year of months! This year we have been delving into each of the months one at a time. Before Rosh Hashanah, our goal is to finish the year strong and complete the cycle! This month covers SIVAN and new insights, ideas and deeper understandings of the month as well as the major holiday that occurs! Join us for this episode just under one hour. And we look forward to bringing you more soon! G-d bless you and shalom!
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The month of Iyar in Judaism is the second month of the Hebrew calendar, counting from the calendar order established in Exodus ch 12. It falls between Nisan and Sivan and typically corresponds to April-May in the Gregorian calendar. Some of the observances we cover are...The Counting of the Omer! The most prominent observance during Iyar is the counting of the Omer, which begins on the second night of Passover and continues for 49 days until Shavuot. This period is a time of semi-mourning, traditionally observed by refraining from joyous activities such as weddings and parties. Yom HaZikaron: On the 4th of Iyar, Israel observes the Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. Yom HaAtzmaut occurs immediately following Yom HaZikaron. Iyar 5 is when Israel celebrates Yom HaAtzmaut, Independence Day, commemorating the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. Also, the 33rd day of the Omer the 18th of Iyar is Lag BaOmer, a minor holiday celebrating a break in the mourning period of the Omer. It is traditionally associated with the cessation of a plague during the time of Rabbi Akiva and marks various events in Jewish history. These holidays and observances make the month of Iyar a time of remembrance, celebration, and spiritual introspection in the Jewish calendar. All this and more on this month's podcast of Footsteps of the Messiah! Please write to us at [email protected] with ideas or questions! Shalom, Shalom!
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It is NISAN 5784! We finally made it to the first of the year! Our quest is to do one podcast about the month, its mazal, its tribe and all the things that make it unique plus bring you a new insight or practice that is particular to the month, called "chodesh" in Hebrew. So this month we will also cover the idea of "The Nasi". We will look into the concept of tribalism within Judaism, particularly focusing on the twelve tribes of Israel. We look at the significance of tefillin and the declaration of the oneness of God, paralleling it with the unity and uniqueness of the Jewish people.
From the narrative of Jacob's twelve sons to the dedication of the Sanctuary, the article discusses how each tribe had its own identity, role, and blessings. Despite the dispersion and loss of tribal identity over time, the unity of the Jewish people remains through shared customs, traditions, and mutual support.
We elaborate on the dedication of the Sanctuary by the twelve tribal heads, where each tribe brought identical offerings on different days. It explains the symbolism behind these offerings, emphasizing both the unity and diversity within the Jewish nation.
Furthermore, the article explores two dimensions of Jewish unity: interdependence, where different tribes complement each other to achieve a common goal, and intrinsic oneness, where diverse vocations and personalities are expressions of a singular essence.
Ultimately, it suggests that while the Jewish people may have different paths and approaches, they are united by a shared purpose of serving God and fulfilling their mission, making their lives a sanctuary for the divine presence. Please send feedback or questions to [email protected]. Shalom!
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Adar Alef, Bet: Pisces & Purim! This is a leap year or also called a SHANA ME'UBERET, a pregnant year. The Biblical calendar rotates through a cycle of 19 years and seven of these years in the 19 yr cycle has an ADDITIONAL month and it is called Adar Sheni! We will discuss the "mazal" of the month along with all six of the major characteristics that every Hebrew or Biblical month possesses. Adar is connected to the tribe of Naftali and has special qualities as well as the quality of doubling in size from 30 days to 60 days when it is a leap year! All this and more on this month's episode of FOOTSTEPS OF THE MESSIAH! Write to us with any ideas or feedback at [email protected]! Be blessed and shalom! By the way if you are still reading, the Hebrew in the picture that accompanies this episode is Kuf Gimel and at the bottom of it says "k'ra satan" meaning tear the satan. It is associated with the second verse of the Ana B'koach prayer. Shalom!
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So happy new year as we have almost finished the cycle of 5783 and this very short parashah this week is bumping the schedule of the normally scheduled program of Ha'azinu to next week. Welcome to this High Holiday and New Year addition of Footsteps of the Messiah! It is approaching! Tishri 1 is near...I am recording this in the week leading up to Sept 15/16, Friday-Sat, which is the first day of RHS. Since there are special readings for this Shabbat as it is RHS, I will tell you what they are but I am not going to go into them or recap since there is alot and it is beyond the scope of what I plan to cover. The first day of RHS is Genesis 21:1-34 from parashat VaYera and has to do with Sarah and the L-rd promising the birth of a son when she cannot have son. I think this is prophetic of Yeshua's birth. His mother, Miryam, was not allowed to have kids yet b/c it took place prior to being married to Yosef. It is a similar miracle of childbirth meant to draw your attention to HaShem going above nature and bringing a first born son where none should have happened. In Sarah's instance she was past the time of childbearing. In other words, pretty late in life...and in Miryam's instance it was too early to be having a baby. I like the way G-d does bookends and polar opposites sometimes!
All this and more on this week's episode of Footsteps of The Messiah, special edition for Rosh Hashana! Please write to [email protected] with questions, comments or suggestions. Shanah Tovah!
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The month of Shevat is the 11th month in the Biblical calendar counting from Nisan, or the religious calendar, as opposed to the civil calendar. According to Sefaria.org, "the New Year for Trees is described in the Mishnah in tractate Rosh Hashanah, located in Seder Moed (“The Order of Festivals”) opens with the statement that there are four days of the calendar, each of which is a New Year for its own purpose. The bulk of the tractate's discussion is elaboration of the laws concerning the holiday of Rosh Hashanah, its religious significance, and the details of the sounding of the shofar." The new year beginning in Shevat is tied to the timing of when to bring fruits for tithing to the Temple in Jerusalem.
We also cover the middah and the zodiac sign or mazal for the month, and as always, show where in the Bible the month is mentioned. As a special bonus, we will also go over or through a TU BiShvat Seder and explain where the idea of a seder comes from. Also interestingly, the seder is held EXACTLY 60 or 90 days before the seder for Pesach. 90 days away if you are in a leap year, with two months of Adar. Please write to us with comments or questions and ideas at [email protected]. Shalom and Shavua Tov! -
Welcome to the TEVET episode of our cycle of monthly insights on the Biblical months this year 2023-24 or the Biblical month of 5784!
Tevet spelled differently means in Hebrew GOOD THINGS so how do we draw light out of our darkness? Well, we look in to the winter month of Tevet and learn from the events that occurred as well as the MAZAL or Zodiac sign of the month. Take a look with us at all 12 months briefly as well and we take a brief look at where Tevet pops up in the Bible. What does the prophet Zechariah say about the month of TEVET as well? Join us to learn this and more! Please write to us with ideas or feedback at [email protected]. Shalom! -
Shalom Chevre and welcome to this months' episode of Footsteps of the Messiah! We are bringing you a special monthly edition this year and our hope is to release it the week of ROSH CHODESH KISLEV! This way you can enjoy an absorb and listen again if you wish to capture the whole SHEFA of the month. Shefa means flow and can also mean ABUNDANCE. So let's talk about Kislev 5784. Kislev is the 9th month from Nisan and the 3rd month from Tishri. The tribe of the month is Benyamin,
the letter of the month is SAMECH and the MIDAH or the emotion or quality of the month is sleep. The body part of the month is the womb. Each month has a new energy or ambience to it. We're going to go over the deeper nuances of the month of Kislev and the ideas that make Kislev special! Also we'll cover the many important dates and events that occurred from Genesis to the time of the Maccabees. May you be blessed and encouraged with this and all our podcasts. And remember if you'd like to read more about Yeshua and the one place where he celebrated Hannukah, take a look at John 10. It is called the Festival of Dedication and Yeshua Himself observed it too! Have a blessed day and may Yeshua our Messiah come soon and quickly and speedily in our days! Shalom! Feel free to contact us at [email protected]!
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Welcome Chevre to this 4th installment of Footsteps of the Messiah in this new year or 5784. We'll be talking about all the parashot briefly that fall in Cheshvan as well as the important dates that occur in this month, the lack of holidays and the place of Cheshvan in the Zodiac, as well as what tribe it connects to.
And we also look at all of the names of this month, which is unique, as most months just have one name. We discuss the essence of Cheshvan, the zodiac and what its place is in Judaism and for Believers in Yeshua. We then go over briefly, the parashot that land in this month. May your Cheshvan and all of 5784 be blessed, fulfilling and prosperous! May the Light of Yeshua our Messiah guide your way! Please write to us with ideas or questions to [email protected]
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Shalom chevre and welcome to this special end of one year, 5783 and beginning of the NEW YEAR 5784 edition of Footsteps of the Messiah. This episode truly represents an end of another cycle and beginning of a new one for our Podcast. We did a Sukkot edition last year on the first two days of Sukkot but we left off the Haftarot portions for the
Shabbat Chol HaMoed, meaning the Shabbat that falls during the week of Sukkot and we did not cover the Haftarah portions that are read for both Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. So we'll make sure we do all that and maybe a little more in this episode. This year in the Jewish Year 5784: Sukkot begins on Friday at Sunset September 29, 2023 – and ends on Friday night at Nightfall October 6, 2023. We cover all parts of Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret and even get into the calendar and what and when is Simchat Torah. All this and more on this week's episode of Footsteps of the Messiah! Please write with any ideas or questions to [email protected]. Shalom! -
Shalom friends and welcome to a double special edition of this week's podcast! Shabbat Shuva and Yom Kippur are connected so join us as we cover an overview briefly of the Torah portions for Shabbat Shuvah and Yom Kippur and then delve into the HAFTAROT for both special days! We cover their connections to the time and season as well as insights and connections to why the book of Yonah is read at Yom Kippur and what Yeshua the Messiah has to say about Yonah and Nineveh. All these prophetic observations and some insights to fasting and why it makes us more spiritual on this week's episode! Please write with questions, insights or ideas to [email protected]. Chag Sameach 5784!
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Parashat Matot Ma-asei is set for this Shabbat of the week of July 14-15, 2023, or Tammuz 26 5783. The parasha is a double parasha and the last one for the book of Numbers/Bamidbar. Matot means Tribes and is in Numbers 30:2. The name of the second parasha is Ma-sei meaning Journeys, & appears in Numbers 33:1. The haftarah this week is the second in a series of three haftarot that pertain to the three weeks of negativity, aka, the three weeks of admonition or b'Ivrit, Bein HaMetzarim. Specifically the three weeks are tied to an important pair of dates, bookends if you will. These two dates are two of four dates that are found in Zecharya 8, and all four are fast days that are connected to Jerusalem and the Temple. Those dates being Tammuz 17, carrying on for 3 weeks until Tisha b'Av [Av 9].
The Haftarah passage for this week is a combo of Jeremiah 2:4-28, 3:4 + 4: 1-2. It is read on the second Shabbat after the 17th of Tammuz, which this year fell on July 6th, 2023. The bulk of this portion is a long list of offenses against Israel for unfaithfulness and lack of gratitude and general rebellion. The attachment to Assyria & Egypt is mentioned about Judea attempting to run to foreign nations, during its final stages of inhabiting the land, prior to the Churban, the destruction of the city of Jerusalem and the Beit HaMikdash. Judah went to Assyria and Egypt for help against the approaching Babylonians. The intense judgement is balanced with affirmation and encouragement to not lose hope! Join us as we go through Jeremiah's connection to this week and this season! Please write with comments or questions to [email protected]. Shalom!
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The week of Elul 17-23, and Sept 3-9, we read parashat Nitzavim and Vayalech. This covers from Devarim 29:9 to 31:30, a shorter parasha of only 70 verses [the average parasha I believe is about 105 verses]. The haftarah is very interesting so we will do a brief brief recap of the Torah, a short overview and move in to the last Haftarah of the year. Of course it is from Isaiah, as the last 9 have been. These 10 final haftarahs of the year are all from Isaiah, finishing the 7 weeks of consolation from Tisha b'Av. I'll be covering an extended portion that is not read traditionally and cover why I believe they don't read it in most synagogues. It is Isaiah 61:10 to 63:9 traditionally, but as believers in Yeshua we prefer to read from 61:1 all the way to 63:9. But we'll share more about that in a bit. So we want to finish the year and this marathon through the haftarot strong so let's get started! Please write to us with comments, ideas or questions at [email protected]. L'SHANAH TOVAH U'MTUKAH!
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Welcome to this weeks episode of FOOTSTEPS OF THE MESSIAH, for the week of Elul 10 to 16, with Shabbat falling of course on the 16th, just three full weeks from the beginning of this week or two more Shabbats away from ....any guesses...I'm sure you know by know...ROSH HASHANAH!
So this week we will be reading parashat Ki Tavo. This parasha is 122 verses going from Devarim 26:1 to chapter 29: 8. KI TAVO means "When you come" and opens with a description of the Bikkurim ceremony and the declaration of the conclusion of tithing. It ends with all of the blessings that are given by The Almighty for obeying his Torah and the consequential curses that are given for disobedience. This and more on the parasha and then we move to the haftarah, Isaiah 60, the whole chapter, which discusses the redemption and return from exile of the nation of Israel. We see the who, what, when and where about how Israel, and the nations will be redeemed. Isaiah brings them from sorrow to gladness and tells them to ARISE b/c Zion will have a radiant glory and become truly "THE CITY OF THE LORD", verse 14. An interesting note, I don't get into in the broadcast, but I'm not sure how, but the ancient sanctuary will be adorned by the majestic trees of Levanon in v.13. Please write to us at [email protected]. Shalom and G-d bless you!
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Parashat Ki Tetze is read this week of August 20, 2023 and on the Biblical calendar, it is Elul 9, on Shabbat. In Ki Tetze is containted the highest # of mitzvot out of all 54 Torah parshiyot of the whole entire year! There are 74 Mitzvot. Some of the highlights are the Shtei Nashim, rules for two wives, The Ben Sorer, the stubborn/rebellious son, the hanging of a man on a tree, and the prohibition of taking him down before nightfall...and many other mitzvot. Including, and this is an interesting one, the bird's nest which is considered one of the lightest, or least of all the commandments or mitzvot. This is a direct quote or connection to Matthew 5:17-20, one of the most pivotal and foundational passages in all of the Gospels and Epistles. Ki Tetze spans from Devarim 21:10 to 25:19. This and much more on this week's episode! Please send any comments or questions or bright ideas to [email protected]. Shalom, Shalom! This episode is for the birds!
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Welcome Chevre to another episode of the Footsteps of The Messiah Podcast! This week is the week of August 13-20, 2023 and it is the week of Rosh Chodesh ELUL. Shabbos falls this week on Elul Bet, or the 2nd as we enter into parashat Shoftim. It is the only parasha to coincide with an actual BOOK of the Bible with the same name. Sefer Shoftim is found right after the book of Yehoshua.
We are exactly four weeks away from Rosh HaShana come Friday or Yom Shishi. This week, Thursday & Friday was Rosh Chodesh Elul. Technically Rosh Chodesh begins with Av 30 on Thursday and the forty days of Teshuvah have to begin on Av 30 to have the full forty days as Elul is only 29 days long on our modern calendar. It coincides this year with the 4th week of consolation. The haftarah is from Isaiah 51:12 to 52:12, haha, easy to remember. And all we'll be seeing and reading from the rest of the year will be ISAIAH in terms of the haftarah. It won't be until RHS that we move to another book for the haftarah. In the parasha, Devarim 16:18-21:9, there are three mitzvot that Israel have to do upon coming into the land. According to Talmud Sanhedrin 20a, they are to appoint a king, they have to wipe out the memory of Amalek and they have to build the Bet HaMikdash. We go over even more of the parashah as well. I forgot to mention...we see a famous line from the first few lines of the parasha, TZEDEK, TZEDEK TIRDOF...Justice Justice you will pursue. That's also in this week's parasha.
We then go into the Haftarah and see many portents and images of G-d and His Messiah Yeshua and even some famous liturgy that appears in the passage and we say in our Kabbalat Shabbat service. Plus we see a great deal about the Heavenly and Earthly Yerushalayim & take a look at what Rav Shaul has to say about it. Lots of Hebrew this week and jumping all around the Tanakh and New Testament so watch out, it's going to be a bumpy ride! We invite you to write to us at [email protected]. Let us know how we can improve and stir up more interesting topics and ideas and bring them to you our people, our chevre, our friends! SHALOM!
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Parashat Re'eh is the 47th parasha of the Torah and this year is read the week of August 6th through the 12th and on Shabbat of Av 25.
This will also be the last Shabbat where the monthly blessing is recited as we do NOT recite it in the month of Elul to make the approaching
holiday of Rosh HaShana, and maybe it is because Tishri has its own pomp and circumstance and majesty! Re'eh means See, as in the imperative, and it begins in Devarim 11:26 and goes to 16:17. It details a series of Torah commandments in advance of the tribes entering into Aretz HaKodesh and incudes instruction and obligation to destroy idolatry, the mitzvot of tithing and charity, then kashrut and the chagim. Finally it tells about the prohibition of offerings to HaShem that are outside of the place where HaShem will put His name, namely Yerushalayim. It is about 131 verses. And this year is partnered with the Haftarah of Isaiah 54:11 thru Isaiah 55:5. The haftarah of Re'eh is the third in the seven Haftarot of Consolation. Not directly tied to RE-EH, these 7 haftarot started the Shabbat after Av 9 and will take us thru RHS. We'll discuss some Hebrew, some deeper insights, the connection to the Messianic Age, Moshe, Yeshua, Sukkot and water! Please write to us any time at [email protected]!
Shabbat Shalom!
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This week on Footsteps of the Messiah we will cover the haftarah and it's relation to the season. We are in the homestretch of a few things this week, the week of July 23-29, 2023. This portion is usually if not always read the same week that Tisha B'av occurs. So why do I say the homestretch? Well the three weeks of negativity or also called Bein HaMetzarim end on Thursday, Av 9. On Shabbos we begin the SEVEN WEEKS OR HAFTAROT OF CONSOLATION also called SHIVA D'NECHEMTA in Aramaic. From this point, this Shabbat until the end of the year, in particular 5783, we read this plus 6 more haftarot of peace restoration and affirmation, comforting words to Am Israel all from the prophet Isaiah...by the way if you count it up, Isaiah is the premier PROPHET OF THE HAFTARAH portions throughout the year! We seem to see more haftarot portions from him than any other Prophet. All this and more on this week's episode! Please write us at [email protected] with ideas, questions or comments. G-d bless you! Shalom!
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