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abuse, Jacob readies his family and flocks to leave and return to an uneasy confrontation with his brother, Esau.

Rabbi Galit Shirah conducts a weekday Ma’ariv service every Thursday for Sim Shalom, the online synagogue. Sim Shalom presents livestream services Monday-Thursday, with a different rabbi each day. To say Kaddish, pray for healing and to hear a spiritual message, go to SimShalom.com.

Hebrew classes are starting. Conversational or Prayerbook Hebrew classes will begin the first week of December. A class in Pirke Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) will begin then as well. For information, contact the Rabbi at (562) 715-0888 or duets@icloud.com.