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C A L E N D A R   OF   E V E N T S   2009


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ROSH HASHANAH
Friday, 18 September 2009 from 18:00
celebrated @ Shaar Hashamayim Synagogue, 17 Adly Street downtown Cairo
followed by a reception

1st day of Roshanna
Saturday, 19 September from 16.30 until 18:00 for the Shoffar
celebrated @ Meir Bitton Synagogue, Road 13 Maadi

YOM KIPPUR
Sunday, 27 September from 17:00 until 20:00
and
Monday, 28 September from 08:30 am to 18:30
celebrated @ Meir Bitton Synagogue, Road 13 Maadi
SUKKOT
Saturday, 3 October from 17:00
celebrated @ Meir Bitton Synagogue, Road 13 Maadi
SIMHA TORA
Saturday, 10 October from 17:30
celebrated @ Shaar Hashamayim Synagogue 17 Adly Street downtown Cairo

should you wish to attend any or both of the above with family and/or friends please email or call +201 0143-8037
or local mobile 010 143-8037 as soon as possible

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Daily News   Remnants of Cairo's Jewish Quarter
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