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ChabadSilicon Valley

5580 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118

408-910-2034 · Info@chabadalmaden.com

Shmini Atzeret / Simchat Torah / Shabbat candle lighting Fri, Oct 2, 6:30 PM · all zmanim

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