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The Hebrew word Pesach connoteshovering in a protective way,much as a mother bird might hover over her nest,protecting her offspring.

The common translation of Pesach as Passover comes from an erroneous rendering by 16th-century English translator William Tyndale.

Understanding the word asGod hovering over the houses of the Israelites in a protective posture is more resonant.Godguardsthe most vulnerable in that moment of danger.

Similarly, weare called upon toprotectthe most vulnerable in society. This is a Jewish value thatextendsfrom the biblical text, through the prophets (plead the cause of the widow and orphan) to the Talmud and beyond.

Throughout history, Jewish communities have risen to this challenge.

A question before us today as lives hang in the balance: Are we going to subscribe to an ageist and ableist medical model of decision-making driven by profit,numbersand outmoded ideas about the infallibility of science or are we going to seek ethical alternatives which make life-and-death choices more equitable?

During this pandemic,health care professionals areweighingwho getsprotectedand who getspassed over in the face of what should have been an avoidable resource crisis.

The choice between who receives the benefits of limited medical resources (such as a ventilator) is often based onthelikelihood of recuperation. This, of course, favors the young and healthy those who theoretically have longer to live and have better outcomes leadingtodiscrimination against the ill, the aged and the disabled.

By contrast, in our broader society,the value of our fellow human beingsis not determined by illness, age or disability. Certainly not in Judaism. Yet when we enter a hospital,many of us have had the experience of being seen primarily as our condition or disease, and not for who we are.

What are our values? Is denying treatment to anyone over 65, or denying life-saving interventions to those with mental disabilities (as proposed in Alabama), the route we want to go down? (From the New York Times, March 31: A triage plan on the Alabama health departments website suggests that persons with severe mental retardation are among those who may be poor candidates for ventilator support.)

Is this thelogical,inevitable road we have to take?

Ifwethink medicine stands as a solid,immutable beacon of reason and neutrality,lets rememberthatin the not-so-distant past,under this same guise of scientific rationalism,medicineoperated segregated hospitals, embraced eugenics and conducted unethical experiments on unwitting minorities, along with a host of other questionable practices.

Health care professionals are not the sole experts in medical ethics. Theirdecisions are not infallible.

What are the values on which health care decisions ought to be based?

We would do well to consult the teachings ofthe philosopher and ethicist Martin Buber andthe British Jewish philosopherIsaiah Berlin.

Buber, in writing about the I-Thou relationship, emphasizes the subtlety and primacy of relations. The I should not objectify anyone as an it, asthe elderly,illanddisabledare objectifiedduring this pandemic.A persons supposed usefulness, or assumed lack thereof, is weighted against relational considerations. We are seeing this now in ItalyandSpain, and as an emerging proposition in certain U.S. states.

According to Buber,the I needs insteadtoacknowledge and integrate a living relationship. For Buber,an ethical and even sacred choice is to view our fellow human beings, first and foremost, in relationship to, and not through the lens of, objectified categories. Yet medicine, as a form of scientific discipline, naturally categorizes.

By at least considering, if not restoring, the Buberian model of relationship,we also reclaim a better qualitative discernmentabouthow life-and-death decisions are made, particularly during this crisis.

Are we going to subscribe to an ageist and ableist medical model of decision-making driven by profit, numbers and outmoded ideas about the infallibility of science?

Those who go into medicine want to be of service to their patients. Yet doctors and nurses are increasingly confronted by administrative directives based on financial business models which compel them to increase their hourly patient countandto spend more time enteringdatainto a computer.

During the past 20 years,the medical field has shifted even more toward the it and away from the I-Thou by deploying hospitalists who are limited in their ability to know their patients beyond what is contained in medical profiles, as compared to primary care physicians who sometimes know more about the whole person.

Relationship on multiple levels has been cast aside in favor of expediency and profit.

With so many forces arrayed against the relational, what is the path forward?

Berlin, the British Jewish philosopher, wrote: To force people into the neat uniforms demanded by dogmatically believed-in schemes is almost always the road to inhumanity.

When elderly, disabled and ill people are categorized as less important, thatpotentially leads us down that same road of inhumanity and bad choices.

Berlin further notes that the precondition for decent societies and morally acceptable behavior, and the reconciling of conflicting values, is based on constant and continual evaluation and repair.

Berlins theory echoes an essential refining and repairing aspect of Talmudic discourse. RabbiYohananandResh Lakishengaged in exactly this kind of process one in which for every halachic (Jewish legal) answer that Rabbi Yohanan gave, Resh Lakishcould come up with multiple countervailing responses. When Resh Lakish died, RabbiYohanandeeply mourned the loss of a partner with whom he could hone answers.

In this way,ethics operates much in the same way as science always questioning, always looking atnew circumstances.As medical research seeks new ways to address a new virus, so should medical ethics avoid older, inherited values that no longer apply in this crisis.

There are hospitals which, in the midst of this Covid-19 emergency, are seeking to turn the tide. They are calling upon and gathering representatives of various humane disciplines in order to avoid going down the path of inhumanity. They recognize the problematic factors which go into decision making, particularly in the face of a global emergency.

They are considering ways to integrate more of the I-Thou relationship. Theyare making the conscious choice to not discount the sick and disabled when it comes toallocatingmedical supplies anddemands for an increase in billable patient hours.

If a few hospitals can do this, its likely many more can as well. Decisions that are made today may be models for the future.

It is incumbent upon each of us during this crisis to continue to support the medical field in making moralchoices not mechanistic and cost effectiveones when it comes to saving lives.

The prophetIsaiahproclaimedthat our rituals and sacrifices mean nothing without good works and without defending the oppressed.

DuringPesachthis year, wecantakeup Isaiahs baton and truly focus on a central message of the occasion: protecting, and advocating for, the lives of those of us who are most vulnerable.

That is what God did in the central part of theExodusnarrative.

That epic act of protection hovering over and guarding those at risk is precisely what gives the holiday its very name:Pesach.

Let this Pesach holiday season be one in which the best of our tradition informs the moment and converts our rituals into action in support of protecting the lives of those of us who might otherwise be discounted.

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My mother teaches a classroom of 2-year-olds at a Jewish day school in Houston, Tex. Ever since the novel coronavirus hit and school turned virtual, shes been sending YouTube videos to her yeladim. One YouTube followed Morah Sandys Shabbat cooking preparations.

I wish yall had smellovision! she said, showing off her golden challahs.

This reminded me of Rabbi Joseph Solevetchiks Kol Dodi Dofek, in which he relates a story from the Talmud about a child born with two heads. The question is raised as to whether the child is entitled to one or two shares of his fathers inheritance. The rabbi responds, Let them pour boiling water on the head of the one and let us see the others reaction. If the other screams in pain, then the two comprise one personality, and they shall receive one share of the inheritance.

He goes on to say this represents the interconnected global Jew, If boiling water is poured on the head of a Moroccan Jew, the prim and proper Jew in Paris must scream, he wrote. And by feeling the pain, he is loyal to the nation.

With so many of the visceral components of the communal experience our ability to touch, to smell being stripped away during this time, the Jewish peoples interconnectedness has a heightened value through our actions, online engagement and signals of solidarity. While we dont yet have smellovision, the Jewish people are building a new form of feelovision in the time of corona.

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Certainly the width and depth of this crisis is unprecedented, and the immediate focus must be in ensuring the physical health and economic well-being of our communities. Yet looking forward, theres also a unique opportunity to use this time to build Jewish peoplehood, developing a 21st-Century framework for being connected globally.

The shuttering of Jewish spaces, encounters and conferences, which today serve as the basis of the communal experience, provides a unique challenge for those working to push Jewish engagement. Since the 1950s, it has been American Jewish institutions the Jewish community center, synagogue or summer camp rather than the Jewish home that has been the central source for generating the individual and communal Jewish identity.

Now, with no board meeting to physically attend or summer camp to pack for, were tasked with facilitating our own Jewish connections. The required building of home-based peoplehood today making challah, preparing for Pesach, or perhaps learning Hebrew or a Jewish text with someone online will serve as testament to our institutions ability to successfully give the work back to the community.

To support these efforts, were seeing the creation of open-sourced Jewish content on an unprecedented scale.

Our people do well creatively when there is a need to write things down; it was in the days after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 C.E. that the Mishnah, the first compilation of the Oral Torah, was finally put on paper based on an urgency to adapt to the Jewish peoples new decentralized structure. That was how and when Judaism went from being institution-based the ancient temples to being home-based.

Once the Oral Torah was written down it was handed over to rabbis to organize and wrestle with for the next several hundred years. This process produced the Jerusalem and Bablyonian Talmud, where we get stories like the one about a child with two heads. So too, the day after this crisis, the task will be to aggregate the Jewish content being produced during corona by our institutions, musicians, artists, writers and educators into a digital library fit for a 21st-Century global people.

Finally, in the Talmudic spirit of contradicting what one just said, Ill end on this note: lets not adapt too well to our new virtual lifestyle, but begin to distinguish what online communication can and cannot provide as a technical fix.

As Deborah Tannen, a linguistics professor at Georgetown and author said, once the pandemic wanes, Instead of asking, Is there a reason to do this online? well be asking, Is there any good reason to do this in person? and might need to be reminded and convinced that there is.

While only looking presentable from the waist-up has a slight thrill to it, when the masks do eventually come off, we will need to immediately generate new opportunities to meet in person while integrating the progress made during this time.

In the meantime, I wont be home to eat the final batch of pre-Pesach challahs, nor will I be at my parents table for seder. Instead, I settled on making my mothers challah recipe from my kitchen in Jerusalem. Ill learn how to clean my oven and be a leader in my miniature seder from a pre-Pesach Zoom call organized with friends. Ill bring Pesach groceries to those in quarantine and study Torah virtually with my brother.

These are small ways in which I, like so many others, are elevating our feelings of connection as a united people in a more meaningful way than smellovision could possibly allow.

Tracy Frydberg is an analyst at the Reut Group. She is currently pursuing a masters in Jewish Peoplehood at the University of Haifa.

The Reut Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to tackling challenges regarding the resilience and prosperity of the State of Israel, Israeli society and the Jewish people.

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Many people, far too many, expect to be alone on the first night of Passover this year. Moms. Dads. Singles. Perhaps you yourself.

How does a Jew read the Haggadah alone?

We all have the right, after all, to ask the question: If He wants me to pass on this experience to another generation, why has He isolated me from my children and grandchildren on this night?

But then, you must conclude, If He has put me alone on the night of Passover, apparently He wants me to read the Haggadah alone.

And not just to read itbut to act it out, to live it. It has to be real.

But how?

Theres no question new under the sun. Long before us, the sages of the Talmud taught that the story of the Exodus must be told as an answer to a question. They said:

One who has a child smart enough to ask, his child asks him.

If not, his wife asks him.

If he has no wife, he asks himself.

So Ill sit there and ask myself, Why is tonight different from all other nights?

And then, Ill answer myself, Well, you see, we were slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt

It sounds thoroughly absurd.

It means that really a seder is an act for a minimum of two actors, so that if Im alone for my seder, I must act two parts at once. I must be both the child and the parent, the one who asks and the one who answers.

Now certainly, this is not meant to be some sort of show. If Torah tells a Jew to ask, he is meant to truly ask. And to truly ask, there must be a real question to ask.

But if I have the answer, then how could the question be a real question? And if I do not have the answer, since Im alone, what is the point of asking?

Perhaps youll say that people ask themselves questions all the time. Admittedly, I do it quite often. I want to grasp a problem by the neck and not let go of it until it coughs up its answer. So I keep repeating the problem over and over, so my mind wont leave it alone.

If so, then, on the night of Passover, were meant to return to the question once again. As Rabban Gamliel says, in the Haggadah, In every generation, a person must see himself as though he is leaving Egypt.

So I must see myself at the beginning of this night as a small child at the beginning of his journey, a child who knows nothing, who has yet to leave Egypt. That is what it means to be both the child and the adultto rediscover the child version of me within this adult version of me. To discover a nexus of the two, a point at which they meet as one.

And the child within me must ask, What is special about this night? Because, as of yet, I have not left. Until I begin the answer.

Thats the inner experience of the night of Passover: To return to the darkness of not-knowing, to grope through it with questions, and then to break out from there in an exodus to a whole new light.

And, yes, there are many questions I need to revisit. Many answers that worked for me at one time and are no longer satisfactory. Perhaps I need time alone to return to them.

But the question, Why is this night different from all other nights?that is not one of them.

If that were a problem seeking a solution, then there would be a point in asking myself. But here, it is a simple question and the answer is a simple matter of information: Tonight is different because it is the night we left slavery in Egypt. Or because we are leaving right now.

Once I have that information, what is the point in asking?

If I were a wise person, even if I knew the answer well, I might still ask someone else. Because, as the Mishnah teaches, a wise person is able to learn from every person.

A wise person knows that even when someone else has the same answer as himself, it is not the same answer. For each person is a universe, and in each universe, the answer is somehow different, somehow new and interesting.

And so our sages taught, Two wise people, even if they know the entire Torah, ask each other, Why is tonight different from every other night?

But to ask yourself for your own answer in your own universe?

So we are stuck. Why would a Jew ask himself a question to which he already has an answer?

Unless the question has a deeper meaning. And the answer is a deeper answer than we imagined.

So lets start again:

How does a Jew read the Haggadah alone?

A Jew is never alone. Especially not on the night of Passover.

On the night of Passover, a Jew sits with the Creator of the Universe. The Jew says, Father, I want to ask you four questions:

Why is this night different than any other night? Why is this darkness different than any other darkness? Why is there darkness at all in Your universe? Why do You allow the bitter darkness of loneliness in Your universe when You Yourself said, It is not good that man should be alone.?

And then the Creator of the Universe must respond. Because that is the responsibility of every parent on the night of Passover. It says so in the Haggadah.

He must respond that we are all slaves to our particular Pharaoh in Egypt. And that on this night, He takes each of us by the hand and shleps us out of our Egypt, and the whole world out of its darkness.

Perhaps this is not a make-do Seder. Perhaps this is the ultimate Seder.

A group of chassidim were traveling, as chassidim do, to be together with their rebbe for the night of Passover. But the wagon broke down, as it often does in these stories, and dusk settled upon these chassidim as they were forced to take up residence in a small tavern at the side of the road.

Obviously, they were bitterly disappointed. But one of them was full of cheer, singing joyfully as he began the Seder.

Friends, he explained. Imagine we arrived at our destination, and you will be happy, too!

But we havent! they protested.

But imagine we had, he answered. And imagine many, many more chassidim also had arrived. So many that there would be no place for us but at a distant end of the table at the other end of the room.

But it would still be the rebbes table! they protested.

Yes, he answered. And now, we are still chassidim and he is still our rebbe, but he is a great rebbe and his table is very, very long. And we are sitting at it!

And so, these chassidim sang and celebrated at their seder in the tavern, just as those who sat with their rebbe, and perhaps even more so.

On the night of Pesach, no Jew sits alone. We all sit at one long table. Your parents are there, your grandparents, all the Jewish people youre related to (which is all of them) sit with Moses at the head.

Because, like particles of an atom split apart, we are all entangled with one another, so that what happens to one of us, happens to all of us. Especially on a transcendental night like the night of Passover, when all of time and space are packed together in a single point at midnight.

In the language of the Talmud, All Jews are guarantors for one another. But the word for guarantors is areivimwhich means sweetened and also means mixed together. All Jews are bound together, regardless of distance in time and space, to the point that whatever one does sweetens the other.

So that the deep, bittersweet dialogue of the Jew alone with the Creator of the Universe on the night of his Seder adds flavor to the cheerful Seder of a young family blessed with children. And the cheer of that young family sweetens the bitterness of those of us who may imagine we are alone.

On the night of the very first Passover, each family stayed in their own home. Like this year, no one was allowed to step outside. At midnight, a plague swept through the land, while in each house the people sat up in excited anticipation of the morning. They ate roasted lamb with matzah and bitter herbs, and told stories of their ancestors, and of their noble heritage.

The next morning, all the Jewish people left the bondage of Egypt for the Promised Land.

Next year in Jerusalem!

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We continue exploring the difference between shirah and zimrah.

Rabbi Eliemelech of Lizhensk (to Genesis 47:28 and Exodus 19:1) writes that zimrah denotes cutting away (zomer) outer distractions that impede a persons ability to properly serve G-d. Both he and the Chasam Sofer explain that Pesukei deZimra in the morning are meant to cut down the spiritual klipot (husks) as we prepare for complete rapture with G-d.

The Maharal of Prague (1520-1609) writes that shirah denotes something whose beginning is attached to its end. For example, the Bible uses the word sher to refer to a type of bracelet (Isaiah 3:19; see also Bava Metzia 25a), and the Mishnah (Shabbos 5:1) mentions a collar worn by animals around their neck called sher.

The Maharal explains that when a person completes a phase or task, he offers a song of thanks to G-d out of gratitude and happiness. Rabbi Moshe Shapiro (1935-2017) explains that he looks back and recognizes how G-d guided the situation the entire time and brought it to its conclusion. Only with such hindsight when the beginning can be attached to the end is song appropriate.

Rabbi Shapiro further notes that the entire Torah is called a shirah (Deuteronomy 31:19) because the song of Haazinu is a microcosm of the entire Torah and, by extension, a microcosm of the entire history of the world. This history is like a circle because at the end, man will return to his former place of glory as if Adams sin never happened.

The word yashar (straight) would seem to hold the opposite meaning of shirah, but Rabbi Shapiro notes that in rabbinic literature the two are linked. When the Bible tells the story of the cows that returned the Ark captured by the Philistines, it says the cows walked straight to Bet Shemesh (I Samuel 6:12) using the word vayisharnah, a cognate of yashar. The Talmud (Avodah Zarah 24b) exegetically explains that vayisharnah means that the cows sang while transporting the Ark.

Rabbi Shlomo Pappenheim (1740-1814) connects shir to yashar, explaining that a song follows a straight path in focusing on a specific theme without deviating. In this way, the beginning and the end of the song are linked because they are variations on the same theme.

Zimrah, in contrast, refers to the best segment of a song. Just like zomer (cutting or pruning) is a way of discarding the riffraff and leaving the best, zimrah is the choicest part of a song as if the rest of the song were cut out.

Rabbi Shimon Dov Ber Analak of Siedlce (1848-1907) explains that shirah is related to shur (wall) because walls are comprised of carefully-arranged bricks, and a song or poem is composed of carefully-arranged lines. Just like if one brick is removed, the entire edifice may fall, if one line of a song is misplaced, the entire structure may lose its impact. Hence, sher is a circular article of jewelry. If it is missing a component, the circle wont be whole.

In contrast, zimrah is one small part of a song, cut off from the rest of it.

With all of this information, we can understand why some songs in Psalms begin with the words shir mizmor and sometimes with mizmor shir. The Ibn Ezra (to Psalms 48:1) writes that there is no difference between the two, but Rabbi Shlomo Pappenheim disagrees. He writes that when used side by side, shir denotes the songs lyrics while mizmor denotes the songs melody. In some songs, the words begin before the tune (and hence begin with shir mizmor), and in other songs the opposite is true (and hence begin with mizmor shir).

Rabbi Shimshon Pincus (1944-2001) in Shabbat Malketa explains that shir denotes a story told by a song, while mizmor denotes the tune with which that story is told. Words that express ones happiness and thanksgiving are called shir. But sometimes, ones elation is so emotionally intense that it cannot be logically expressed in words and can only be expressed by a wordless melody. Thats a mizmor.

Some chapters of Psalms begin with words, and then, as the experience becomes more intense, can only be continued with a wordless melody (shir mizmor). Others begin with an intense experience of a mizmor, after which the intensity subsides and shir begins (mizmor shir).

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My daughter just saw her first rainbow. We stood between the sun and the drizzle and I pronounced the words of the blessing: Blessed are You, Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who remembers the covenant, and is faithful to His covenant, and keeps His promise.

Id always been puzzled by the language repetitive and seemingly redundant. Now, confined to our yard, fearful of the world beyond the sidewalk, the pleading tone was resonant.

With Passover approaching, we are all pleading for the wellbeing of our families, for our country, for the world. And at the same time, were wondering how we can possibly conduct a meaningful seder. The essence of the holiday is coming together: the old generation and the very young, multiple households at one table. This year, for Ma Nishtana, the youngest family member capable of speaking Hebrew at my seder table will be my wife.

Thats not the only part of the Haggadah Im struggling with.

Theres the touching of the fingers to the plate, the drops of wine for every plague visited upon the Egyptians. Now, there will be no need to intentionally reduce our joy. The people we love, people whove joined together at Pesach for close to a decade, are out of reach. We are trapped between two menacing walls of water: the absurdity of a Zoom seder on the left, and on the right, breaking the middle matzah without my daughters grandparents. How are we to have a Passover that is not drenched in sorrow, drowned by the daily death counts in the news?

The entire Haggadah is a series of perilous balancing acts. It holds an awareness of loss, grief, poverty and hardship on the one hand, and on the other, it presents the bounty of springtime, the anticipation of freedom. It tells a story of redemption, but it was composed by rabbis for a community in exile, despairing for their homeland.

One of these balancing acts concerns the number Ten. Because were in the future, we know our ancestors left slavery and were led into the desert, eventually to receive Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. But before that, ten plagues decimated the Egyptians.

The Rabbis of the Haggadah dont explicitly ask why the Torah favors the number ten, but they do offer this strange tidbit:

Dont get me wrong, I love a good Roy G. Biv to help me recall whether blue or indigo comes first, but really does this one merit to be canonized in the instruction manual of the seder, at this most sensitive moment, recounting the horror of plague, disease, death?

The Haggadah goes on to reveal this riddles solution in numerical code; three rabbis compute that there were not ten, but 600 plagues in Egypt and at the Red Sea. That, plus the original ten, is 610 three short of 613, and that number is deeply symbolic. The Talmudic Rabbis homiletically ascribe 613 as the number of mitzvot: the days of the year, plus the bones of the body.

Were three short; but if we add those three otherwise inexplicable acronyms, we arrive at 613.

This is no mere game of math; the Rabbis are driving home a kind of ethical calculus: for each instance of Egyptian suffering, the Israelites will soon be accountable to one mitzvah in perpetuity. Human life lost, it seems, must be addressed through mutual commitment, through covenant. That covenant will convey both protection and profit as well as responsibility and expectation. As Jews, we are yoked to a legal code which not only ensures civil society, but which also makes paramount the obligation to feed, to comfort, and to care for the refugee, the widow and the orphan all of which, I fear, the world will have many more of in the months ahead. Every plague brings about obligation, and the Haggadah points to this austere conclusion in its subtle way.

And yet, we are also commanded to recite, in the seders opening moments, the shehecheyanu the prayer thanking God for sustaining us, for bringing us to this moment. If were being honest, well ask: are we really expected to be grateful for this moment, sheltering in our dining rooms, terrified for the well-being of our family, for our medical professionals, for our grocery store workers, for our immune compromised neighbors, for our people on the front lines?

How are we to be joyful in this time of anguish?

The Haggadah, I believe, offers a kind of posture for handling the side-by-side vertigo of joy and suffering. Each year, we sing mah nishtana usually translated as the four questions: How is this night different from all other nights? And yet, we get no more questions, and apparently, only four answers.

I believe this is the wrong translation of mah nishtana.

The phrase is not a question at all, but an outburst of surprise: how different is this night?! The Talmud reveals that the goal of much of the seder is for children to ask questions, and if they lack the mental acuity, well prime the pump, pointing out the oddities at our table. If our seder doesnt feel odd, unsettling, uncanny, uncomfortable (no matter how much wine we drink, no matter how far we recline) were not doing it right.

The haggadah, in other words, is an instruction manual for surprise. It teaches us to be struck. Dumbfounded. Not to accept any status quo. Neither to sink into the oblivion of despair, nor the complacency of comfort, but to have our eyes and ears and hearts open to the ways that the whole world is different, moment by moment.

Even this moment.

A book and thirteen generations before Moses split the Red Sea, after the flood nearly wiped all life from the face of the earth, God stretched a rainbow across the sky and said: When I bring clouds over the earth, and the bow is seen in the cloud I will remember My covenantbetween God and every living creature

There, too, suffering and the loss of life required a covenant, one created by God, apparently for Gods own eye to behold. Thus, today, we are locked into two covenants. One, the Covenant at Sinai, binds us to care for each other and for our world. That one, built of 613 miztvot, teaches us that the only response to the suffering weve witnessed is to commit, each springtime, to our legacy of ethics and interpersonal obligation.

As for that other, older covenant, our sages understood the tremulous balancing act: Some prohibit gazing upon the rainbow, a dazzling reminder of wrath and destruction or is it a visual manifestation of the glory of God? And yet, when we see it, we must say a blessing. We dont have the luxury to ask: How can I appreciate a rainbow when so many have perished? How glorious can any simple joy be when our phones stream terrifying news, day and night? That ancient covenant, made with all humanity, invites us to cry out (and the Haggadah prepares us), Look. How different this moment is from every other moment!

Wherever we are, whoever were with, whether were scrolling through our phones in dread or were gazing upon a rainbow, were bound to keep our eyes open, to balance our grief with joy. This year, my daughter will taste the bitter herb for the first time. She will sample the charoseth, the mortar reminiscent of our servitude. Sweet, delicious, and somehow traumatic in its recollection of suffering long past. I pray that right now, she will find the joy of being surrounded by her parents, her grandparents joining us via Zoom on our laptop. I pray that one day, like we have done for so many years, we will remember this story to our descendents, all in a better season.

M. Evan Wolkenstein is a high school teacher and author of YA novel Turtle Boy (Random House, May 2020). He attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Hebrew University, and the Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies. His work can be found in Tablet Magazine, The Washington Post, Engadget, My Jewish Learning and BimBam. He lives with his wife and daughter in the San Francisco Bay Area. Follow him on Twitter @EvanWolkenstein

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Trying to keep stuck-at-home young ones engaged during the coronavirus lock-in can be challenging. Liberty Lake in Mansfield hopes it has devised a way to make happy campers out of housebound kids.

Liberty Lake owner/director Andy Pritikin and longtime camp director Brandi Carnivale-Anderson have developed a Virtual Camp, putting together hours of archived programs along with live programming online. The free resources can be found on the camps Facebook page, Instagram, new Pinterest page and on a dedicated Liberty Lake Virtual Camp webpage, which includes an online virtual tour of the 60-acre facility in Mansfield.

We feel that our role in the lives of families is to figure out how to make lemonade out of lemons, while being a resource of youth development, and helping keep focus on the important things in life, like quality time with family and the opportunity to learn and explore together, explained Pritikin.

Liberty Lake Virtual Camp kicked off Monday, March 23, with a full-on Monday Assembly including a military flag raising at the backdrop of the camps lakeside amphitheater. Burlington native and current East Brunswick Science teacher Regan Gillespie then started things off with an improvised version of The Wake Up Song. Regan, who attended Liberty Lake as a 5-year-old camper and now supervises its high-ropes adventure program, filmed herself on her phone and turned the session into a Tick Tok.

Week ones itinerary also included a photo scavenger hunt, in which children were instructed to snap pictures of specific blooming flowers and post them into an event page for judging by the camp photographers. And for craft time, a video was posted of summertime chef, Sean Stu OBrien of Pemberton, teaching how to make a paper airplane.

Pritikin admitted the internet camp is just an interim replacement for the real thing. During the summer camp season, Liberty Lake is proud to be an outdoors, (computer) screen-free environment. And when this current situation thankfully ends, kids and parents are going to want to be outdoors, away from screens like never before.

"Were all overdosing on screens right now, which may be what society needs to re-appreciate the virtues of nature, face-to-face communication, and true social connection.

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STATEWIDE

Rutgers University announced all public events scheduled at the university through August are suspended at all campuses. Summer classes will be conducted online. Visit rutgers.edu for more information.

ATLANTIC COUNTY

Murphy has ordered the indefinite closing of all Atlantic City casinos.

Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City has postponed events at least until its May 9 Mothers Day concert with Fantasia and Keith Sweat. Visit boardwalkhall.com/events.

The Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival at the Atlantic City Convention Center has been moved from April 3-4 to Aug. 7-8. Visit acbeerfest.com for details.

The Stockton University Performing Arts Center on the Galloway campus has erased its schedule of all events through May. For more information contact 609-652-9000 or visit stocktonpac.org.

The African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey has rescheduled the opening reception for its latest exhibit Talking about HERstory, at Noyes Arts Garage in Atlantic City, to April 11. Visit aahmsnj.org or call 609-350-6662.

BERGEN COUNTY

Events have been canceled or postponed at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford through May, including the May23-24 BTS shows. Justin Bieber has also postponed his Changes tour, which was scheduled to land at Metlife on Sept. 26. For information visit metlifestadium.com.

Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood has canceled, postponed or rescheduled shows through May 13, some of which already have secured new dates later this year. For information visit bergenpac.org or call 201-227-1030.

The Hackensack Performing Arts Center in Hackensack is canceling all events through April 16. For more information visit hacpac.org.

The Belskie Museum of Art and Science in Closter is closed until further notice. Visit belskiemuseum.com or call 201-768-0286.

The Mahwah Museum in Mahwah is closed until further notice. Lectures scheduled for April 2, April 4 and May 7 have been postponed. Visit mahwahmuseum.org or call 201-512-0099.

BURLINGTON COUNTY

The Roebling Museum in Florence has suspended all public programming through April 8 or later. Visit roeblingmuseum.org.

CAMDEN COUNTY

The Adventure Aquarium in Camden has suspended operations, but assures proper staffing will be maintained to care of the aquatic life and animals on site. It hopes to reopen in May. Visit adventureaquarium.com or call 844-474-3474.

The Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood has postponed or rescheduled concert dates through at least May 1. It will be hosting #supporttherite night! virtual fundraiser Friday, April 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. with comedians, magicians, musicians and dancers. The live feed will be available via the auditoriums Facebook page and Youtube. For information visit scottishriteauditorium.com or call 856-858-1000.

CAPE MAY COUNTY

The newly renamed Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture) -- formerly Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities -- has canceled or postponed all public programming, including tours of the Physick House Museum, the Cape May Lighthouse, the World War II Lookout Tower, and all Trolley Tours until further notice. It has posted a virtual tour of the Physick (youtu.be/z0Do-QPq3vM) and a virtual climb of the lighthouse (youtu.be/f5_D_s9P0kA). Its cooperative event with local nonprofit and business partners, the April 3-5 Negro League Baseball Weekend also has been canceled.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

The Landis Theater in Vineland has opted to to postpone all shows and gatherings of any sort on theater property until further notice. Visit thelandistheater.com for updates.

The Levoy Theatre in Millville has rescheduled or postponed its slate of shows through May 15. Visit levoy.net or call 856-327-6400.

Wheaton Arts and Culture Center and the Museum of American Glass in Millville have suspended public programming until further notice. Keep tabs at wheatonarts.org or call 856-825-6800.

The Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts in Millville has closed until further notice, canceled all workshops and its planned May 30 spring fundraiser. Call 856-327-4500 or visit rrcarts.com.

ESSEX COUNTY

The Prudential Center in Newark has closed its facilities, offices, the Grammy Museum Experience and the RJWBarnabas Health Hockey House. New Jersey Devils games and events and concerts until April 24 have been postponed. The May 6 Five Finger Death Punch concert is rescheduled for Oct. 28. The May 16 Prince Royce concert has been canceled. For questions, email guestservices@prucenter.com. For the up-to-date information, visit http://www.prucenter.com or http://www.newjerseydevils.com.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark has suspended all performances through June 1. All NJPAC arts education and community engagement programming also is canceled. For information call 888-466-5722 or visit njpac.org.

South Orange Performing Arts Center in South Orange has halted all shows through May 14. For information, call 973-313-2787, email boxoffice@sopacnow.org or visit sopacnow.org.

Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn has postponed its April production of Sister Act to a date yet determined, canceled three March childrens stage productions and suspended classes for eight weeks. It also announced it was putting its May world premiere production of The Wanderer on hold and canceling its May 15 fundraiser. Visit papermill.org or email boxoffice@papermill.org.

Luna Stage in West Orange has postponed its spring productions of Hooray for Ladyland! Gay History for Straight People" and "Shruti Gupta Can Totally Deal until further notice. Visit lunastage.org.

Wellmont Theater in Montclair has postponed all shows on its schedule through May 14. For information visit wellmonttheater.com or call 973-783-9500.

Peak Performances April 2-5 world premiere of Kate Sopers opera The Romance of the Rose at Kasser Theater on the Montclair State University campus in Montclair has been postponed and the May 7-10 staging of Familie Flozs Hotel Paradiso is bumped to next season. For updates, visit peakperfs.org.

Outpost in the Burbs, based at the First Congregational Church in Montclair, has postponed all seven concerts on its bill, rescheduling some of them to fall dates. Visit outpostintheburgs.org.

The Puffin Cultural Forum in Teaneck has canceled April events. Visit puffinculturalforum.org or call 201-836-3499 for updates.

The Newark Museum of Art in Newark is closed until May 28. Visit newarkmuseumart.org or call 973-596-6550.

The Montclair Art Museum in Montclair is closed until further notice. For updates, visit montclairartmuseum.org or check social media pages.

The Jewish Museum of New Jersey in Newark has canceled its Reinventing Eve exhibit and is closed to the public. Visit jewishmuseumnj.org.

The Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center in Montclair is shut until further notice. Look for updates at yogiberramuseum.org.

The Nutley Museum in Nutley has canceled all events through April. Call 973-667-1528 or visit nutleyhistoricalsociety.org

GLOUCESTER COUNTY

Broadway Theatre of Pitman has closed its doors through May 15. Call 856-384-8381 or visit thebroadwaytheatre.org.

The Heritage Glass Museum in Glassboro will be closed until further notice. Contact heritageglassmuseum.com or call 856-881-7468.

HUDSON COUNTY

The Liberty Science Center in Jersey City is closed until further notice. Those who purchased advance tickets will have the option of a refund or donating the ticket price to the center. Visit lsc.org or call 201-200-1000.

HUNTERDON COUNTY

Music Mountain Theatre in Lambertville has put its productions on hold, aiming to raise its curtain again for the June 12 opening of Anything Goes. The April 11-May 2 young audience production of Disneys the Lions King Experience Kids will move to a date to be determined. Visit musicmountaintheatre.org for more information.

The Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton is closed until further notice but has posted three Virtual Exhibitions online: Explorations in Felt in collaboration with Fiber Art Network; Yael Eisner -- Member Highlight" and Young Arts Showcase. Visit hunterdonartmuseum.org.

The Red Mill Museum Village will be closed until further notice. The planned April 19 Retro Ride and Picnic has been canceled, but the May 17 Wheels for the Wheel car show is still on the schedule. Visit theredmill.org.

The ACME Screening Room in Lambertville is closed but has made virtual screening of its bill of films available online. A $12 ticket makes the selected film available for five days. Visit acmescreeningroom.org/upcoming-events.

MERCER COUNTY

McCarter Theatre in Princeton has suspended all performances, classes and other events through June. For information, visit mccarter.org or call 609-258-2787.

Passage Theatre at the Mill Hill Playhouse in Trenton has pushed its production of Mother (and Me) to June 19-21. Look online at passagetheatre.org.

The New Jersey State Museum in Trenton is closed until further notice. Visit state.nj.us/state/museum.

The 1719 William Trent House Museum in Trenton has suspended operation until further notice. For information visit williamtrenthouse.org or call 609-989-0087.

Old Barracks Museum in Trenton is closed until further notice but has opened a new online exhibit titled When Women Vote: The Old Barracks and the Anti-Suffrage Movement. For more information visit barracks.org/whenwomenvote.

Mercer County has shut down activities at the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, forcing the cancellation of Disney on Ice later this month. Next event tentatively scheduled for the venue is the Adam Sandler show on April 23. For information visit cureinsurancearena.com.

The Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie is closed until April, postponing the opening of Ellarslie Open 37. Visit ellarslie.org.

The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market at Roebling Wire Works in Trenton has been moved from April 4-5 to May 30-31. Visit trentonprfm.com or email trentonpunkrockfleamarket@gmail.com

Artworks has moved the annual Art All Night at Roebling Wire Works in Trenton from June 20-21 to Aug. 15-16. Visit artworkstrenton.org.

The Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton is closed until further evaluation. Programming has been canceled through May 5. For information, visit groundsforsculpture.org or call 609-586-0616.

All Princeton University public events are suspended and the Princeton University Art Museum is closed until further notice. Visit Princeton.edu for updates.

Kelsey Theatre on the Mercer County Community College campus in West Windsor has canceled the Playful Theatre production of Parade" and has postponed the rest of its schedule through July. The theater will contact ticket holders to make further arrangements. Visit kelsey.mccc.edu for more.

1867 Sanctuary in Ewing has postponed all events until further notice. For information visit 1867sanctuary.org.

Rider University Arts has canceled on- and off-campus Westminster Choir College and Rider events through May 15. Visit rider.edu/arts.

Morven Museum and Garden in Princeton is closed until further notice. Visit morven.org.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY

State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick has canceled or postponed most programming through May 8. For more information visit stnj.org or call 732- 246-7469.

Crossroads Theatre Company in New Brunswick has pushed back its opening for Freedom Rider from April to Sept. 10. Visit crossroadstheatrecompany.org or call 732-545-8100.

George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick suspended the remaining performances of Conscience" and has shifted its April 21-May 17 performances of A Walk on the Moon to next season. Contact 732-246-7717 or georgestplayhouse.org.

The Avenel Performing Arts Center in Avenel has rescheduled Bodiographys April 3-5 performances to Oct. 2-4. Contact 732-314-0500 or avenelarts.com.

East Jersey Old Town Village and the Cornelius Low House Museum in Piscataway are closed until further notice. Season opening weekend scheduled for April 4- 5 and the Liberty Base Ball Club home opener on April 4 have been canceled. For updates, text CULTURE to 56512.

MONMOUTH COUNTY

Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank has postponed performances through April 17, with some events already rescheduled for later this year. Other dates stretching through June have also been postponed or rescheduled. Ticket holders unable to make any new dates should contact the box office at 732-842-9000 to make alternate arrangements. The April Count Basie Center Teen + College FilmFest screening have been shifted to a free online streaming. Visit thebasie.org for updates.

Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal has suspended all productions through May 28. For information call 732-531-9106 or visit axelrodartscenter.com.

The Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan has postponed shows through May 17. Visit algonquinarts.org for updates.

Monmouth University Center for the Arts in West Long Branch has postponed scheduled events through May 5. It will be offering streaming of back productions from the Metropolitan Opera Live and National Theatre Live series. Visit monmouth.edu/mca for updates.

The Asbury Park Boardwalk has temporarily closed venues along the Asbury Park waterfront, which include The Stone Pony, Wonder Bar, Convention Hall and Paramount Theatre; it also encompasses the Grand Arcade (the passthrough located between the Paramount Theatre and Convention Hall) and its retailers, restaurants and public restrooms. For all other establishments along the boardwalk, refer to that businesss website and social platforms for their policies and updates. For information, visit apboardwalk.com.

Two River Theater in Red Bank has suspended all performances at least until its planned June 6 opening of Lackawanna Blues. Look online at tworivertheater.org for updated information.

New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch has canceled its remaining April dates of The Promotion. Visit njrep.org.

The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County has suspended all programming through April. Visit jhmomc.org.

The Monmouth Museum in Lincroft is closed until further notice. Visit monmouthmuseum.org or call 732-224-1995.

MORRIS COUNTY

Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown has canceled or postponed performances through May. All ticket holders will be contacted with more details. For information, call 973- 539-8008 or visit mayoarts.org.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has postponed both its April 18 gala and its April 28 unveiling ceremony honoring Gov. Thomas H. Kean. The companys annual gala is rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, and a new date for the unveiling ceremony will be announced in the coming weeks. Both events will happen at STNJs Kean Theatre Factory, located in Florham Park. In the meantime, the theater is moving forward with plans for its 2020 season, set to kick off on May 20 with Matthew Barbers Enchanted April. Visit shakespearenj.org.

Drew University in Madison has canceled its public events through May. Visit drew.edu for more information.

The Morris Museum in Morristown and its Bickford Theater will be closed until further notice. All upcoming ticketed events have been postponed and will be rescheduled for later dates. For information, call 973-971-3700 or visit morrismuseum.org.

Macculloch Hall Historical Museum in Morristown has canceled programming and will remain closed until April 10 or later. Visit macculloughhall.org or call 973-538-2404.

The Museum of Early Trades and Crafts in Madison has postponed public programs and plans to issue daily updates at metc.org.

The Folk Project in Morristown has canceled its April slate of weekly concerts and will reassess its plans for May. Visit folkproject.org or call 973-335-9489.

Roxbury Arts Alliance has rescheduled the The Music of John Denver and the Great American Country concert with Charlie Zahm and Friends at Investors Bank Theater in Roxbury to May 29. All other events through May 16 and have been postponed with new dates to be announced. Visit roxburyalliance.org or call 862-219-1379.

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ONGOING

Exhibits at the museum, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Free admission; donations welcome. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Call (229) 439-8400 or visit albanymuseum.com.

Origami Variations, works by Gloria Garfinkel, Haley Gallery, through Feb. 8.

Smoke Bombs and Border Crossings, works by Nancy Newberry, East Gallery, through Jan. 4.

Georgia Artists Guild of Albany, 26th annual juried competition, West Gallery, through Jan. 4.

Toddler Takeover: 10:30-11 a.m. first Tuesday. Exhibitions, art-making, stories and tours. Catered to ages 15 months to 3 years. $5 per child for non-members and free for members.

Homeschool Day at the AMA: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second Thursday. Each date will focus on specific curriculum and will incorporate exhibitions on display at the museum. The program is geared toward children in K5-5th grade. Cost: $5 for AMA members, $10 for non-members.

AMA Art Chat: 11 a.m. Fridays. Drop in for lively conversation about current exhibitions at the museum. Sessions are free and open to the public.

Located at 215 N. Jackson St. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday; 2-4 p.m. Tuesday; noon-4 p.m. Wednesday; noon-8 p.m. Thursday. Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Call (229) 439-ARTS (2787) or email nicole@albanyartscouncil.org.

Ballroom dance classes: Wednesdays through Nov. 20, 6:30-8 p.m., Carnegie Library Gallery. Dance Latin style with instructor Michelle Oaks. No experience necessary. Come for the fun, fellowship and fitness. Class is offered as a partnership between the Albany Area Arts Council and The Center for Business Solutions at Albany Technical College. Cost is $150/couple. Register at Eventbrite.

Center for Art and Rehabilitative Energies Inc.

Located at 3696 Pearl St., Shellman. Open each Saturday and Sunday from 2-6 p.m. All the exhibitions are open to the public. Group tours can be scheduled. Contact (229) 679-5069.

Park and zoo are located at 105 Chehaw Park Road. Contact (229) 430-5275. Visit http://www.chehaw.org.

Dougherty County Public Library is hosting Eighteen Artifacts: A Story of Jewish Atlanta through Thursday at its central branch, at 300 Pine Ave., on the fourth floor. This 20-panel banner exhibit is made possible through a partnership between the Georgia Public Library Service and the William Breman Museum of Jewish Heritage.

Located at 101 Pine Ave., Albany, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Call (229) 639-2650.

Discovery Day: First and third Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Family fun with arts and crafts, storytelling, live animal presentations and more. Designed for children ages 5 and up, each month features a different theme. Children receive a free F.U.N. Passport that is stamped on each Sunday visit. Free with RiverQuarium membership or with regular admission.

Tadpole Time: First Wednesday of each month. Programs at 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Parents and preschoolers can visit the RiverQuarium for story time, an activity and a closer look at the animals. Its free with membership or with regular admission. Participants are free to enjoy the facility on their own after the session.

Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village

The Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College museum is at 1392 Whiddon Mill Road, Tifton. Contact (229) 391-5055 or email hfletcher@abac.edu. Museum, Art Gallery and Historic Village open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Admission: $7, general; $4, children ages 5-16; free, children age 4 and younger. The Vulcan Steam Train runs on Saturday. Museum, Historic Village and Vulcan Steam Train open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $10, adults; $8, seniors; $5, ages 5-16; free, age 4 and younger. Country Store is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Jack Hadley Black History Museum

Located at 214 Alexander St., Thomasville. Call (229) 226-5029.

SAM Shortline Excursion Train, 105 Ninth Ave. E., Cordele. Call (229) 276-0755 or visit samshortline.com.

Located at 211 W. Lee St., Dawson, is open by appointment. Call (229) 995-2866.

Thronateeska Heritage Center

Located at 100 W. Roosevelt Ave. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Visit http://www.heritagecenter.org or call (229) 432-6955.

Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage

Located at 225 Love Ave., Tifton. Open 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 1-7 p.m., Thursday; 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Call (229) 382-5083 or email jrigdon@friendlycity.net.

Huss Foundations Artists Gallery

Located at 124 W Lamar St., Suite C, in Americus. Open to the public. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Every First Friday, the gallery is open and the Huss Foundation provides free drinks and hot dogs to all guests. For additional information about the gallery and exhibitions, contact Sunni Zemblowski at contact@szemblowski.com.

Located at 123 N. Front St. in Albany. An arts and cultural nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting creativity through all forms of art for the educational advancement of the community. For more information, visit http://www.renaissanceconnect.com or call Femi Anderson, executive director, at (229) 436-0802 or (229) 869-3380.

The Road Not Taken solo exhibition by artist Quadre Curry through Oct. 31 at Renaissance Art Cafe.

THURSDAY

Albany Chorale America the Beautiful Concert: 7-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 307 Flint Ave., Albany. Evening of music celebrating the beauty of American music. Audience members will hear songs representing the spirit of America, American spirituals, American folk songs, American musicals and American anthems. Tickets are not required for this concert; donations will be accepted at the door and will help fund the Albany Chorale scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to local high school seniors who intend to go to college and are considering music as an area of study. Applications will be available at the concert and on the Albany Chorale website. Contact Amanda Latona at amandalatonapiano@gmail.com or (706) 498-6376. Website: albanychorale.org.

FRIDAY

Tricks and Treats: 5-7 p.m., Flint RiverQuarium, 101 Pine Ave. Admission: $6 with costume or $8 without costume, members of RiverQuarium and/or Thronateeska Heritage Center are free at either location. Fun annual event held the Friday before Halloween in conjunction with Thronateeska. Provides a safe venue for trick or treating throughout the RiverQuarium and along the Candy Path (a.k.a. Riverfront Trail) to Thronateeska where more fun awaits. Contact Wendy Bellacomo at wendybellacomo@gmail.com or (229) 639-2650. Website: flintriverquarium.com

Andrew College Haunted House: 7-11 p.m., Oct. 25-26, 30-31. Old Main on Andrew College campus. Fundraiser for the schools student organizations in art, music and theatre programs; collaboration with the Servant Leadership program, AndrewServes. Admission $5 for the general public, $3 for Andrew College students and $2 with the donation of a canned good. Children under the age of 13 will be permitted with adult accompaniment only between the hours of 7-8 p.m.; all other times, admission is restricted to ages 13 and older. Each tour will last approximately 15 minutes and will be given to groups of eight on a first-come, first-served basis. For those wishing to make reservations in advance, contact deborahlissgreen@andrewcollege.edu.

VFW Dance: 8 p.m.-midnight at Post 2785, located as 315 Philema Road in Albany. Steel River Band, Danny Fallin and Big Ernie. Cost is $7, discount to veterans. Call (229) 883-9950.

SATURDAY

Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019: Saturday and Sunday. Children are invited to spend a day with Thomas the Tank Engine when the No. 1 engine pulls into SAM Shortline, Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park, 2459 U.S. Highway 280 W. Cordele. Take a ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including toy play, photo ops and more. Departure times are 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Cost is $22 plus tax for ages 2 and up. Call Ticketweb toll-free at 866-468-7630. For more information and directions, visit https://samshortline.com/day-out-with-thomas-the-tank-engine/. For more information about Thomas & Friends visit http://www.thomasandfriends.com.

Howl-O-Ween: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Thomasville Dog Park, 415 S. Pinetree Blvd. Partnership of city of Thomasville Community Relations and Thomas County Humane Society. Popular contests like Doggie and Me costumes, fastest wagging tail, best sloppy kiss and silly pet tricks at 12:30 p.m. Other events include pet parade, doggie dancing, agility course and nail clippings by Southern Regional Technical College Veterinary Tech students. Bark Busters will also be on site with obedience training demonstrations. Face painting, a live DJ and Doggie and Me family photographs. The Thomas County Humane Society will have dogs available for adoption. Thomasville Police Department canine demonstration, and TPD and Thomasville Fire Rescue will have treats and safety tips for children. Free and open to the public. All dogs must be at least six months old and be current on all shots and vaccinations to use the park. For more information, call (229) 227-7001.

2019 Annual Rib Showdown: noon-10 p.m., Modern Gas Company, 1335 U.S. Highway 82 West, Leesburg. All proceeds benefiting national nonprofit Operation BBQ Relief and local nonprofit Mission Change. Teams of backyard barbeque rib masters will put their rib cooking skills to the test as they compete for first, second and third place category titles. The event will feature entertainment from area bands, food vendors, bounce houses, cornhole tournament and more. Admission is free. Families and individuals are welcome to bring their own cooler for a $10 cooler fee. For more information, call (229) 435-6116.

Pelham Country Jamboree: 5-11 p.m., 153 W. Railroad St. No charge to attend. Great for senior citizens and families. Large dance floor for fast and slow dancers, Cotton Boll Express each week featuring special guest. Lalla Leaman, Mack Harrison, Gary Page, Jeff Howell, Steve Cason, Joann Wells and drop-in musicians. Raffles, cash drawing each week. For booking and more information call (229) 376-3310 and (229) 449-8685.

Octoberfest: 6-9 p.m., Florence Marina State Park, 218 Florence Road, Omaha. Cost: $1 per ticket plus $5 parking fee. Join in games, haunted hay rides and boat rides and a costume contest. The first hay ride of the night is available for children and adults of all ages; it will begin at 7 p.m. and will not go down the haunted trail. The costume contest will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold for games and rides at $1 per ticket. Prices for each will vary. For more information, call (229) 838-4244 or gastateparks.org/florencemarina.

Movies in the Park: sundown. Albany Recreation and Parks presents Monsters, Inc. at Riverfront Park. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs for this family-friendly event. Free art activity from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for the children; they can decorate their own Halloween candy bag while supplies last. Free and open to the public. For further information, call (229) 430-5222.

SUNDAY

Renaissance Connections Jazzin in the Quarters: The Fall Edition: 6-9 p.m., Chehaw Creekside Education Center, 105 Chehaw Road. Cost $35 advance, $40 at the door including Jazz Supper Club. Featuring saxman Antonio Bennett and Friends of Atlanta. Third annual event. Contact Femi Anderson at renaissanceconnect@att.net or (229) 869-3380. Website: renaissanceconnect.com.

OCT. 31

Art Hallows Eve Craft and Story Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Albany Museum of Art. Get an early start on Halloween, get into a costume and come out to AMA for art-inspired spooky spooky fun. Story time in the gallery and some spooktacular art crafts in the classroom. Free and open to the public.

NOV. 1

Recital: Guest Harpist Ann Hobson-Pilot: noon, Leroy E. Bynum Recital Hall. No admission charge.

16th Annual South Georgia College Art Exhibition Opening Reception: 6 p.m., Albany Area Arts Council, 215 N. Jackson St. No admission charge.

NOV. 2

Albany Civil Rights Institute/Albany Symphony Orchestra Concert: 7 p.m., Old Mount Zion Church, 326 Whitney Ave. Featuring harpist Ann Hobson-Pilot. Tickets may be purchased at the ASO office located at 308 Flint Ave., at the door or online by visiting albanysymphony.org. Ticket prices are $35 for reserved seats, $25 for general admission and $10 for military and students with ID. For more information, contact W. Frank Wilson at (229) 432-1698 or Joelle Fryman at (229) 430-8933.

NOV. 8

38 Special: 7:30 p.m., Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. Jackson St. Tickets on sale at http://www.ticketmaster.com.

NOV. 12

ASU Orchestra, Brass and Percussion Ensemble Concert: 7:30 p.m., Billy C. Black Auditorium. No admission charge.

NOV. 14

NOV. 15

Fannys Follies: 7-10:30 p.m., Goodwood Museums and Gardens, 1600 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, Fla. Cost $75 per person. Dress up in suave speakeasy apparel or fabulous flapper fashions for this inaugural event. Cocktails cocktails, heavy hors doeuvres and a night of live music and dancing under the Goodwood oaks. Mark the upcoming 100th anniversary of Prohibition. VIP pre-party 6-7:30 p.m. at Goodwood Main House for $150 per person. For more information, contact JoAnn Bixler at (850) 877-4202, ext. 228 or email jabixler@goodwoodmuseum.org. Proceeds benefit Goodwood Museum and Gardens.

Guest Artist and Faculty Recital: 7:30 p.m., Leroy E. Bynum Recital Hall. Alexander Rechetnichenko, violin; Mimi Noda, piano featuring Illustrious Pieces of David Oistrakhs Repertoire. No admission charge.

NOV. 16

The Illusionists-Magic of the Holidays: 7:30 p.m., Columbus RiverCenter. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets may also be ordered by phone at (706) 256-3612 or online at rivercenter.org.

NOV. 19

AMA Art Lovers Book Club: 6 p.m., Albany Museum of Art. Jessie Burtons novel The Miniaturist will be discussed. There is no cost to participate, and attendees are invited to bring a favorite beverage or finger food to the conservation. RSVP to (229) 439-8400 or bookclub@albanymuseum.com by noon on Nov. 19 so adequate seating can be ensured.

NOV. 21

Charlie Daniels Band: 8 p.m., Albany Municipal Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or in person at the Albany Civic Center box office.

NOV. 22

Cookie Decorating Workshop: 5:30 p.m., Albany Museum of Art. In this class taught by Jerilyn Knight, learn how to make cookies look as good as they taste. Cost is $30 for AMA members and $35 for non-members. Contact annie.vanoteghem@albanymuseum.com or call (229) 439-8400.

NOV. 26

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop: 6-8 p.m., Albany Museum of Art. Florist Tricia Moreschi will guide attendees through construction of a centerpiece worthy of accompanying Thanksgiving dinner. Bring a container for a Thanksgiving arrangement. Flowers, greenery and other materials will be provided. Cost is $60 for AMA members and $70 for non-members. Contact annie.vanoteghem@albanymuseum.com or call (229) 439-8400.

DEC. 6

Traditional Skills Gathering: Chehaw, Dec. 6-8. Extended weekend led by experienced instructors teaching traditional/primitive skills used by Native peoples around the world. Skills taught might include flint knapping, fire by friction, natural fiber cordage, bone tools, basketry, pottery, bows and arrows, atlatls and darts, edible and medicinal plants, blowguns, brain tan buckskin, twined bags, fingerweaving, traps and snares, fishing technologies and more. Register online at chehaw.regfox.com/chehaw-traditional-skills-gathering-2019.

DEC. 8

A Traditional Christmas Holiday Concert: 6 p.m., St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 212 N. Jefferson St. No admission charge.

DEC. 12

Little River Band: 7:30 p.m., Albany Municipal Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. One of nearly 100 dates scheduled for 2019 tour. Tickets can be purchased online via Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Albany Civic Center Box Office. For more information on the Little River Band, visit littleriverband.com and follow their Facebook page. Call the Albany Civic Center for additional information.

DEC. 14

Hansel and Gretel: 7:30 p.m. Presented at ASU and the Albany Symphony Orchestra. ASU West Campus Theatre. General admission, $25. Call (229) 430-8933 for more information.

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ONGOING

Exhibits at the museum, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Free admission; donations welcome. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Call (229) 439-8400 or visit albanymuseum.com.

Origami Variations, works by Gloria Garfinkel, Haley Gallery, beginning Thursday and running through Feb. 8.

Smoke Bombs and Border Crossings, works by Nancy Newberry, East Gallery, beginning Thursday and running through Jan. 4.

Georgia Artists Guild of Albany, 26th annual juried competition, West Gallery, beginning Thursday and running through Jan. 4.

Toddler Takeover: 10:30-11 a.m. first Tuesday. Exhibitions, art-making, stories and tours. Catered to ages 15 months to 3 years. $5 per child for non-members and free for members.

Homeschool Day at the AMA: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second Thursday. Each date will focus on specific curriculum and will incorporate exhibitions on display at the museum. The program is geared toward children in K5-5th grade. Cost: $5 for AMA members, $10 for non-members.

AMA Art Chat: 11 a.m. Fridays. Drop in for lively conversation about current exhibitions at the museum. Sessions are free and open to the public.

Located at 215 N. Jackson St. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday; 2-4 p.m. Tuesday; noon-4 p.m. Wednesday; noon-8 p.m. Thursday. Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Call (229) 439-ARTS (2787) or email nicole@albanyartscouncil.org.

Ballroom dance classes: Wednesdays through Nov. 20, 6:30-8 p.m., Carnegie Library Gallery. Dance Latin style with instructor Michelle Oaks. No experience necessary. Come for the fun, fellowship and fitness. Class is offered as a partnership between the Albany Area Arts Council and The Center for Business Solutions at Albany Technical College. Cost is $150/couple. Register at Eventbrite.

Center for Art and Rehabilitative Energies Inc.

Located at 3696 Pearl St., Shellman. Open each Saturday and Sunday from 2-6 p.m. All the exhibitions are open to the public. Group tours can be scheduled. Contact (229) 679-5069.

Park and zoo are located at 105 Chehaw Park Road. Contact (229) 430-5275. Visit http://www.chehaw.org.

Dougherty County Public Library is hosting Eighteen Artifacts: A Story of Jewish Atlanta through Oct. 24 at its central branch, at 300 Pine Ave., on the fourth floor. This 20-panel banner exhibit is made possible through a partnership between the Georgia Public Library Service and the William Breman Museum of Jewish Heritage.

Located at 101 Pine Ave., Albany, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Call (229) 639-2650.

Discovery Day: First and third Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Family fun with arts and crafts, storytelling, live animal presentations and more. Designed for children ages 5 and up, each month features a different theme. Children receive a free F.U.N. Passport that is stamped on each Sunday visit. Free with RiverQuarium membership or with regular admission.

Tadpole Time: First Wednesday of each month. Programs at 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Parents and preschoolers can visit the RiverQuarium for story time, an activity and a closer look at the animals. Its free with membership or with regular admission. Participants are free to enjoy the facility on their own after the session.

Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village

The Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College museum is at 1392 Whiddon Mill Road, Tifton. Contact (229) 391-5055 or email hfletcher@abac.edu. Museum, Art Gallery and Historic Village open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Admission: $7, general; $4, children ages 5-16; free, children age 4 and younger. The Vulcan Steam Train runs on Saturday. Museum, Historic Village and Vulcan Steam Train open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $10, adults; $8, seniors; $5, ages 5-16; free, age 4 and younger. Country Store is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Jack Hadley Black History Museum

Located at 214 Alexander St., Thomasville. Call (229) 226-5029.

SAM Shortline Excursion Train, 105 Ninth Ave. E., Cordele. Call (229) 276-0755 or visit samshortline.com.

Located at 211 W. Lee St., Dawson, is open by appointment. Call (229) 995-2866.

Thronateeska Heritage Center

Located at 100 W. Roosevelt Ave. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Visit http://www.heritagecenter.org or call (229) 432-6955.

Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage

Located at 225 Love Ave., Tifton. Open 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 1-7 p.m., Thursday; 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Call (229) 382-5083 or email jrigdon@friendlycity.net.

Huss Foundations Artists Gallery

Located at 124 W Lamar St., Suite C, in Americus. Open to the public. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Every First Friday, the gallery is open and the Huss Foundation provides free drinks and hot dogs to all guests. For additional information about the gallery and exhibitions, contact Sunni Zemblowski at contact@szemblowski.com.

Located at 123 N. Front St. in Albany. An arts and cultural nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting creativity through all forms of art for the educational advancement of the community. For more information, visit http://www.renaissanceconnect.com or call Femi Anderson, executive director, at (229) 436-0802 or (229) 869-3380.

The Road Not Taken solo exhibition by artist Quadre Curry through Oct. 31 at Renaissance Art Cafe.

THURSDAY

AMA Fall Exhibition Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Meets the artists and curator Didi Dunphy as the Albany Museum of Art hosts a reception for the opening of three new exhibitions, and the 26th annual Georgia Artists Guild of Albany exhibition. The event is free and open to the public.

FRIDAY

Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019: Oct. 18-20, 26, 27. Children are invited to spend a day with Thomas the Tank Engine when the No. 1 engine pulls into SAM Shortline, Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park, 2459 U.S. Highway 280 W. Cordele. Take a ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including toy play, photo ops and more. Departure times are 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Cost is $22 plus tax for ages 2 and up. Call Ticketweb toll-free at 866-468-7630. For more information and directions, visit https://samshortline.com/day-out-with-thomas-the-tank-engine/. For more information about Thomas & Friends visit http://www.thomasandfriends.com.

Tama Tribal Town Pow: Oct. 18-20, Livestock Pavilion in Cairo. Opens 5 p.m. Friday; dancers enter the arena for grand entry gates at 7 p.m. Open at 9 a.m. Saturday, with Missing Man at the Table Ceremony at 9:15 a.m. by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8433, the American Legion Post No. 122 and Lower Muskogee Creek Tribe Honor Guard. Saturday will feature two grand entries, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Serving as head lady dancer is Anna Truax and head man will be Tony Young. Gates open on Sunday at noon with grand entry following at 1 p.m. Living Village will be open during the daylight hours on Saturday and Sunday. Singing Doves Kitchen will be open. Vendors will have handmade arts and crafts to be purchased. Saturday afternoon an auction will be held on the main stage. Cost: $5 a vehicle. Bring a lawn chair and stay all day. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash and well behaved at all times. Aggressive dogs will not be allowed on the premises.

In the Red and Brown Water, Oct. 18-20, Joseph W. Holley Fine Arts Center Black Box. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m., Sunday. General admission, $10; faculty/staff, $5; students with ID, $2. Call (229) 500-2216 for more information.

VFW Dance: 8 p.m.-midnight at Post 2785, located as 315 Philema Road in Albany. Steel River Band, Danny Fallin and Big Ernie. Cost is $7, discount to veterans. Call (229) 883-9950.

SATURDAY

Walk to End Alzheimers: Registration at 9 a.m., ceremony at 10 a.m., walk at 10:30 a.m. Fundraiser for Alzheimers Association. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College campus track, 2802 Moore Highway, Tifton. Participants can join a team or register to walk as an individual at alz.org/walk. Contact Dan Phillips at (229) 238-9941 or dphillips@alz.org.

Astronomy Night: 7:30-11 p.m., Providence Canyon State Park, 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin. Cost: $5 for parking. Join the park and the Coca Cola Space Science Center for a night under the stars. Learn about the night sky and view stars and planets through telescopes. Seating will be provided, but bring lawn chairs for more comfort. For more information call (229) 838-6202. Visit gastateparks.org/florencemarina.

Pelham Country Jamboree: 5-11 p.m., 153 W. Railroad St. No charge to attend. Great for senior citizens and families. Large dance floor for fast and slow dancers, Cotton Boll Express each week featuring special guest. Lalla Leaman, Mack Harrison, Gary Page, Jeff Howell, Steve Cason, Joann Wells and drop-in musicians. Raffles, cash drawing each week. For booking and more information call (229) 376-3310 and (229) 449-8685.

OCT. 25

Tricks and Treats: 5-7 p.m., Flint RiverQuarium, 101 Pine Ave. Admission: $6 with costume or $8 without costume, members of RiverQuarium and/or Thronateeska Heritage Center are free at either location. Fun annual event held the Friday before Halloween in conjunction with Thronateeska. Provides a safe venue for trick or treating throughout the RiverQuarium and along the Candy Path (a.k.a. Riverfront Trail) to Thronateeska where more fun awaits. Contact Wendy Bellacomo at wendybellacomo@gmail.com or (229) 639-2650. Website: flintriverquarium.com

Andrew College Haunted House: 7-11 p.m., Oct. 25-26, 30-31. Old Main on Andrew College campus. Fundraiser for the schools student organizations in art, music and theatre programs; collaboration with the Servant Leadership program, AndrewServes. Admission $5 for the general public, $3 for Andrew College students and $2 with the donation of a canned good. Children under the age of 13 will be permitted with adult accompaniment only between the hours of 7-8 p.m.; all other times, admission is restricted to ages 13 and older. Each tour will last approximately 15 minutes and will be given to groups of eight on a first-come, first-served basis. For those wishing to make reservations in advance, contact deborahlissgreen@andrewcollege.edu.

OCT. 26

Howl-O-Ween: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Thomasville Dog Park, 415 S. Pinetree Blvd. Partnership of city of Thomasville Community Relations and Thomas County Humane Society. Popular contests like Doggie and Me costumes, fastest wagging tail, best sloppy kiss and silly pet tricks at 12:30 p.m. Other events include pet parade, doggie dancing, agility course and nail clippings by Southern Regional Technical College Veterinary Tech students. Bark Busters will also be on site with obedience training demonstrations. Face painting, a live DJ and Doggie and Me family photographs. The Thomas County Humane Society will have dogs available for adoption. Thomasville Police Department canine demonstration, and TPD and Thomasville Fire Rescue will have treats and safety tips for children. Free and open to the public. All dogs must be at least six months old and be current on all shots and vaccinations to use the park. For more information, call (229) 227-7001.

2019 Annual Rib Showdown: noon-10 p.m., Modern Gas Company. All proceeds benefiting national nonprofit Operation BBQ Relief and local nonprofit Mission Change. Teams of backyard barbeque rib masters will put their rib cooking skills to the test as they compete for first, second and third place category titles. The event will feature entertainment from area bands, food vendors, bounce houses, cornhole tournament and more. Admission is free. Families and individuals are welcome to bring their own cooler for a $10 cooler fee. For more information, call (229) 435-6116.

Movies in the Park: sundown. Albany Recreation and Parks presents Monsters, Inc. at Riverfront Park. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs for this family-friendly event. Free art activity from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for the children; they can decorate their own Halloween candy bag while supplies last. Free and open to the public. For further information, call (229) 430-5222.

Octoberfest: 6-9 p.m., Florence Marina State Park, 218 Florence Road, Omaha. Cost: $1 per ticket plus $5 parking fee. Join in games, haunted hay rides and boat rides and a costume contest. The first hay ride of the night is available for children and adults of all ages; it will begin at 7 p.m. and will not go down the haunted trail. The costume contest will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold for games and rides at $1 per ticket. Prices for each will vary. For more information, call (229) 838-4244 or gastateparks.org/florencemarina.

OCT. 27

Renaissance Connections Jazzin in the Quarters: The Fall Edition: 6:05-9 p.m., Chehaw Creekside Education Center, 105 Chehaw Road. Cost $35 advance, $40 at the door including Jazz Supper Club. Featuring saxman Antonio Bennett and Friends of Atlanta. Third annual event. Contact Femi Anderson at renaissanceconnect@att.net or (229) 869-3380. Website: renaissanceconnect.com.

OCT. 31

Art Hallows Eve Craft and Story Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Albany Museum of Art. Get an early start on Halloween, get into a costume and come out to AMA for art-inspired spooky spooky fun. Story time in the gallery and some spooktacular art crafts in the classroom. Free and open to the public.

NOV. 1

Recital: Guest Harpist Ann Hobson-Pilot: noon, Leroy E. Bynum Recital Hall. No admission charge.

16th Annual South Georgia College Art Exhibition Opening Reception: 6 p.m., Albany Area Arts Council, 215 N. Jackson St. No admission charge.

NOV. 2

Albany Civil Rights Institute/Albany Symphony Orchestra Concert: 7 p.m., Old Mount Zion Church, 326 Whitney Ave. Featuring harpist Ann Hobson-Pilot. Tickets may be purchased at the ASO office located at 308 Flint Ave., at the door or online by visiting albanysymphony.org. Ticket prices are $35 for reserved seats, $25 for general admission and $10 for military and students with ID. For more information, contact W. Frank Wilson at (229) 432-1698 or Joelle Fryman at (229) 430-8933.

NOV. 8

38 Special: 7:30 p.m., Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. Jackson St. Tickets on sale at http://www.ticketmaster.com.

NOV. 12

ASU Orchestra, Brass and Percussion Ensemble Concert: 7:30 p.m., Billy C. Black Auditorium. No admission charge.

NOV. 14

NOV. 15

Fannys Follies: 7-10:30 p.m., Goodwood Museums and Gardens, 1600 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, Fla. Cost $75 per person. Dress up in suave speakeasy apparel or fabulous flapper fashions for this inaugural event. Cocktails cocktails, heavy hors doeuvres and a night of live music and dancing under the Goodwood oaks. Mark the upcoming 100th anniversary of Prohibition. VIP pre-party 6-7:30 p.m. at Goodwood Main House for $150 per person. For more information, contact JoAnn Bixler at (850) 877-4202, ext. 228 or email jabixler@goodwoodmuseum.org. Proceeds benefit Goodwood Museum and Gardens.

Guest Artist and Faculty Recital: 7:30 p.m., Leroy E. Bynum Recital Hall. Alexander Rechetnichenko, violin; Mimi Noda, piano featuring Illustrious Pieces of David Oistrakhs Repertoire. No admission charge.

NOV. 16

The Illusionists-Magic of the Holidays: 7:30 p.m., Columbus RiverCenter. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets may also be ordered by phone at (706) 256-3612 or online at rivercenter.org.

NOV. 19

AMA Art Lovers Book Club: 6 p.m., Albany Museum of Art. Jessie Burtons novel The Miniaturist will be discussed. There is no cost to participate, and attendees are invited to bring a favorite beverage or finger food to the conservation. RSVP to (229) 439-8400 or bookclub@albanymuseum.com by noon on Nov. 19 so adequate seating can be ensured.

NOV. 21

Charlie Daniels Band: 8 p.m., Albany Municipal Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or in person at the Albany Civic Center box office.

NOV. 22

Cookie Decorating Workshop: 5:30 p.m., Albany Museum of Art. In this class taught by Jerilyn Knight, learn how to make cookies look as good as they taste. Cost is $30 for AMA members and $35 for non-members. Contact annie.vanoteghem@albanymuseum.com or call (229) 439-8400.

NOV. 26

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop: 6-8 p.m., Albany Museum of Art. Florist Tricia Moreschi will guide attendees through construction of a centerpiece worthy of accompanying Thanksgiving dinner. Bring a container for a Thanksgiving arrangement. Flowers, greenery and other materials will be provided. Cost is $60 for AMA members and $70 for non-members. Contact annie.vanoteghem@albanymuseum.com or call (229) 439-8400.

DEC. 6

Traditional Skills Gathering: Chehaw, Dec. 6-8. Extended weekend led by experienced instructors teaching traditional/primitive skills used by Native peoples around the world. Skills taught might include flint knapping, fire by friction, natural fiber cordage, bone tools, basketry, pottery, bows and arrows, atlatls and darts, edible and medicinal plants, blowguns, brain tan buckskin, twined bags, fingerweaving, traps and snares, fishing technologies and more. Register online at chehaw.regfox.com/chehaw-traditional-skills-gathering-2019.

DEC. 8

A Traditional Christmas Holiday Concert: 6 p.m., St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 212 N. Jefferson St. No admission charge.

DEC. 12

Little River Band: 7:30 p.m., Albany Municipal Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. One of nearly 100 dates scheduled for 2019 tour. Tickets can be purchased online via Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Albany Civic Center Box Office. For more information on the Little River Band, visit littleriverband.com and follow their Facebook page. Call the Albany Civic Center for additional information.

DEC. 14

Hansel and Gretel: 7:30 p.m. Presented at ASU and the Albany Symphony Orchestra. ASU West Campus Theatre. General admission, $25. Call (229) 430-8933 for more information.

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Exhibits at the museum, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Free admission; donations welcome. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Call (229) 439-8400 or visit http://www.albanymuseum.com.

Figure Forward, works by Jill Frank, Jaime Bull and William Downs, Haley Gallery, through Saturday.

Educators As Artists, Juried College Faculty Show, East Gallery, through Saturday.

Fragments of A Violent World, nano photography by Michael Oliveri, West Gallery, through Saturday.

Origami Variations, works by Gloria Garfinkel, Haley Gallery, Oct. 17-Feb. 8, 2020.

Smoke Bombs and Border Crossings, works by Nancy Newberry, East Gallery, Oct. 17-Jan. 4, 2020.

Georgia Artists Guild of Albany, 26th annual juried competition, West Gallery, Oct. 17-Jan. 4, 2020.

Toddler Takeover: 10:30-11 a.m. first Tuesday. Exhibitions, art-making, stories and tours. Catered to ages 15 months to 3 years. $5 per child for non-members and free for members.

Homeschool Day at the AMA: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second Thursday. Each date will focus on specific curriculum and will incorporate exhibitions on display at the museum. The program is geared toward children in K5-5th grade. Cost: $5 for AMA members, $10 for non-members.

AMA Art Chat: 11 a.m. Fridays. Drop in for lively conversation about current exhibitions at the museum. Sessions are free and open to the public.

Located at 215 N. Jackson St. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday; 2-4 p.m. Tuesday; noon-4 p.m. Wednesday; noon-8 p.m. Thursday. Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Call (229) 439-ARTS (2787) or email nicole@albanyartscouncil.org.

Postcards from Nowhere: An Exhibition of Mixed Media Drawings by Rich Curtis. Accessible during normal gallery hours through Thursday.

Ballroom dance classes: Wednesdays, Oct. 16-Nov. 20, 6:30-8 p.m., Carnegie Library Gallery. Dance Latin style with instructor Michelle Oaks. No experience necessary. Come for the fun, fellowship and fitness. Class is offered as a partnership between the Albany Area Arts Council and The Center for Business Solutions at Albany Technical College. Cost is $150/couple. Register at Eventbrite.

Center for Art and Rehabilitative Energies Inc.

Located at 3696 Pearl St., Shellman. Open each Saturday and Sunday from 2-6 p.m. All the exhibitions are open to the public. Group tours can be scheduled. Contact (229) 679-5069.

Park and zoo are located at 105 Chehaw Park Road. Contact (229) 430-5275. Visit http://www.chehaw.org.

Dougherty County Public Library is hosting Eighteen Artifacts: A Story of Jewish Atlanta through Oct. 24 at its central branch, at 300 Pine Ave., on the fourth floor. This 20-panel banner exhibit is made possible through a partnership between the Georgia Public Library Service and the William Breman Museum of Jewish Heritage.

Located at 101 Pine Ave., Albany, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Call (229) 639-2650.

Discovery Day: First and third Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Family fun with arts and crafts, storytelling, live animal presentations and more. Designed for children ages 5 and up, each month features a different theme. Children receive a free F.U.N. Passport that is stamped on each Sunday visit. Free with RiverQuarium membership or with regular admission.

Tadpole Time: First Wednesday of each month. Programs at 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Parents and preschoolers can visit the RiverQuarium for story time, an activity and a closer look at the animals. Its free with membership or with regular admission. Participants are free to enjoy the facility on their own after the session.

Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village

The Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College museum is at 1392 Whiddon Mill Road, Tifton. Contact (229) 391-5055 or email hfletcher@abac.edu. Museum, Art Gallery and Historic Village open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Admission: $7, general; $4, children ages 5-16; free, children age 4 and younger. The Vulcan Steam Train runs on Saturday. Museum, Historic Village and Vulcan Steam Train open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $10, adults; $8, seniors; $5, ages 5-16; free, age 4 and younger. Country Store is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Jack Hadley Black History Museum

Located at 214 Alexander St., Thomasville. Call (229) 226-5029.

SAM Shortline Excursion Train, 105 Ninth Ave. E., Cordele. Call (229) 276-0755 or visit samshortline.com.

Located at 211 W. Lee St., Dawson, is open by appointment. Call (229) 995-2866.

Thronateeska Heritage Center

Located at 100 W. Roosevelt Ave. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Visit http://www.heritagecenter.org or call (229) 432-6955.

Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage

Located at 225 Love Ave., Tifton. Open 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 1-7 p.m., Thursday; 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Call (229) 382-5083 or email jrigdon@friendlycity.net.

Huss Foundations Artists Gallery

Located at 124 W Lamar St., Suite C, in Americus. Open to the public. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Every First Friday, the gallery is open and the Huss Foundation provides free drinks and hot dogs to all guests. For additional information about the gallery and exhibitions, contact Sunni Zemblowski at contact@szemblowski.com.

Located at 123 N. Front St. in Albany. An arts and cultural nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting creativity through all forms of art for the educational advancement of the community. For more information, visit http://www.renaissanceconnect.com or call Femi Anderson, executive director, at (229) 436-0802 or (229) 869-3380.

The Road Not Taken solo exhibition by artist Quadre Curry through Oct. 31 at Renaissance Art Cafe.

THURSDAY

Jamey Johnson: 7:30 p.m., Albany Municipal Auditorium. One of country musics most respected singer/songwriters. Tickets start at $49.75, and are on sale at the Albany Civic Center Box Office or http://www.ticketmaster.com.

FRIDAY

Escape the Gallery: 5:30 p.m., family friendly first round; 6:30 p.m., challenge round. Albany Museum of Art. Use the power of deduction to figure out how the works on exhibition at the AMA hold the key to escape in this mind-bending art experience. Admission is $10 for AMA members and $15 for non-members.

VFW Dance: 8 p.m.-midnight at Post 2785, located as 315 Philema Road in Albany. Steel River Band, Danny Fallin and Big Ernie. Cost is $7, discount to veterans. Call (229) 883-9950.

SATURDAY

Creepy Crawly Bug Day: Albany Museum of Art. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Michael Olivers Fragments of a Violent World, inspires Creepy Crawly Bug Day. Dress up in best bug-inspired outfits and come to the museum to hear from an insect expert, create buggy crafts and see just how bugs can become beautiful art. Win a prize in a costume contest. Cost is $5 for AMA members, $7 for non-members.

The Fletcher Henderson Jazz Festival: 1-4 p.m, Iris Gardens on College Street across from Andrew College in Cuthbert. Gary Motley Trio of Atlanta at 1 p.m., The Georgia Collegiate Jazz Collective at 2 p.m. and the Emmanuel Chops Smith Quartet of Atlanta at 3 p.m. Includes swing, bebop, modern and soulful jazz. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and spend the afternoon. Barbecue and other food will be available for purchase from regional vendors. There will be fun for all ages, including face painting and craft vendors. Admission is free. For more information about the festival and a complete lineup, visit the website at fletcherhendersonjazzfestival.com, follow them on Facebook or contact Mary Kearney at (229) 732-3897.

Pelham Country Jamboree: 5-11 p.m., 153 W. Railroad St. No charge to attend. Great for senior citizens and families. Large dance floor for fast and slow dancers, Cotton Boll Express each week featuring special guest. Lalla Leaman, Mack Harrison, Gary Page, Jeff Howell, Steve Cason, Joann Wells and drop-in musicians. Raffles, cash drawing each week. For booking and more information call (229) 376-3310 and (229) 449-8685.

OCT. 17

AMA Fall Exhibition Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Meets the artists and curator Didi Dunphy as the Albany Museum of Art hosts a reception for the opening of three new exhibitions, and the 26th annual Georgia Artists Guild of Albany exhibition. The event is free and open to the public.

OCT. 18

Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019: Oct. 18-20, 26, 27. Children are invited to spend a day with Thomas the Tank Engine when the No. 1 engine pulls into SAM Shortline, Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park, 2459 U.S. Highway 280 W. Cordele. Take a ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including toy play, photo ops and more. Departure times are 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Cost is $22 plus tax for ages 2 and up. Call Ticketweb toll-free at 866-468-7630. For more information and directions, visit https://samshortline.com/day-out-with-thomas-the-tank-engine/. For more information about Thomas & Friends visit http://www.thomasandfriends.com.

Tama Tribal Town Pow: Oct. 18-20, Livestock Pavilion in Cairo. Opens 5 p.m. Friday; dancers enter the arena for grand entry gates at 7 p.m. Open at 9 a.m. Saturday, with Missing Man at the Table Ceremony at 9:15 a.m. by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8433, the American Legion Post #122 and Lower Muskogee Creek Tribe Honor Guard. Saturday will feature two grand entries, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Serving as head lady dancer is Anna Truax and head man will be Tony Young. Gates open on Sunday at noon with grand entry following at 1 p.m. Living Village will be open during the daylight hours on Saturday and Sunday. Singing Doves Kitchen will be open. Vendors will have handmade arts and crafts to be purchased. Saturday afternoon an auction will be held on the main stage. Cost: $5 a vehicle. Bring a lawn chair and stay all day. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash and well behaved at all times. Aggressive dogs will not be allowed on the premises.

In the Red and Brown Water, Oct. 18-20, Joseph W. Holley Fine Arts Center Black Box. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m., Sunday. General admission, $10; faculty/staff, $5; students with ID, $2. Call (229) 500-2216 for more information.

OCT. 19

Walk to End Alzheimers: Registration at 9 a.m., ceremony at 10 a.m., walk at 10:30 a.m. Fundraiser for Alzheimers Association. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College campus track, 2802 Moore Highway, Tifton. Participants can join a team or register to walk as an individual at alz.org/walk. Contact Dan Phillips at (229) 238-9941 or dphillips@alz.org.

Astronomy Night: 7:30-11 p.m., Providence Canyon State Park, 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin. Cost: $5 for parking. Join the park and the Coca Cola Space Science Center for a night under the stars. Learn about the night sky and view stars and planets through telescopes. Seating will be provided, but bring lawn chairs for more comfort. For more information call (229) 838-6202. Visit gastateparks.org/florencemarina.

OCT. 25

Tricks and Treats: 5-7 p.m., Flint RiverQuarium, 101 Pine Ave. Admission: $6 with costume or $8 without costume, members of RiverQuarium and/or Thronateeska Heritage Center are free at either location. Fun annual event held the Friday before Halloween in conjunction with Thronateeska. Provides a safe venue for trick or treating throughout the RiverQuarium and along the Candy Path (a.k.a. Riverfront Trail) to Thronateeska where more fun awaits. Contact Wendy Bellacomo at wendybellacomo@gmail.com or (229) 639-2650. Website: flintriverquarium.com

OCT. 26

2019 Annual Rib Showdown: noon-10 p.m., Modern Gas Company. All proceeds benefiting national nonprofit Operation BBQ Relief and local nonprofit Mission Change. Teams of backyard barbeque rib masters will put their rib cooking skills to the test as they compete for first, second and third place category titles. The event will feature entertainment from area bands, food vendors, bounce houses, cornhole tournament and more. Admission is free. Families and individuals are welcome to bring their own cooler for a $10 cooler fee. For more information, call (229) 435-6116.

Movies in the Park: sundown. Albany Recreation and Parks presents Monsters, Inc. at Riverfront Park. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs for this family-friendly event. Free art activity from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for the children; they can decorate their own Halloween candy bag while supplies last. Free and open to the public. For further information, call (229) 430-5222.

Octoberfest: 6-9 p.m., Florence Marina State Park, 218 Florence Road, Omaha. Cost: $1 per ticket plus $5 parking fee. Join in games, haunted hay rides and boat rides and a costume contest. The first hay ride of the night is available for children and adults of all ages; it will begin at 7 p.m. and will not go down the haunted trail. The costume contest will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold for games and rides at $1 per ticket. Prices for each will vary. For more information, call (229) 838-4244 or gastateparks.org/florencemarina.

OCT. 27

Renaissance Connections Jazzin in the Quarters: The Fall Edition: 6:05-9 p.m., Chehaw Creekside Education Center, 105 Chehaw Road. Cost $35 advance, $40 at the door including Jazz Supper Club. Featuring saxman Antonio Bennett and Friends of Atlanta. Third annual event. Contact Femi Anderson at renaissanceconnect@att.net or (229) 869-3380. Website: renaissanceconnect.com.

OCT. 31

Art Hallows Eve Craft and Story Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Albany Museum of Art. Get an early start on Halloween, get into a costume and come out to AMA for art-inspired spooky spooky fun. Story time in the gallery and some spooktacular art crafts in the classroom. Free and open to the public.

NOV. 1Recital: Guest Harpist Ann Hobson-Pilot: noon, Leroy E. Bynum Recital Hall. No admission charge.

16th Annual South Georgia College Art Exhibition Opening Reception: 6 p.m., Albany Area Arts Council, 215 N. Jackson St. No admission charge.

NOV. 8

38 Special: 7:30 p.m., Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. Jackson St. Tickets on sale at http://www.ticketmaster.com.

NOV. 12

ASU Orchestra, Brass and Percussion Ensemble Concert: 7:30 p.m., Billy C. Black Auditorium. No admission charge.

NOV. 14

NOV. 15

Guest Artist and Faculty Recital: 7:30 p.m., Leroy E. Bynum Recital Hall. Alexander Rechetnichenko, violin; Mimi Noda, piano featuring Illustrious Pieces of David Oistrakhs Repertoire. No admission charge.

NOV. 16

The Illusionists-Magic of the Holidays: 7:30 p.m., Columbus RiverCenter. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets may also be ordered by phone at (706) 256-3612 or online at rivercenter.org.

NOV. 19

AMA Art Lovers Book Club: 6 p.m., Albany Museum of Art. Jessie Burtons novel The Miniaturist will be discussed. There is no cost to participate, and attendees are invited to bring a favorite beverage or finger food to the conservation. RSVP to (229) 439-8400 or bookclub@albanymuseum.com by noon on Nov. 19 so adequate seating can be ensured.

NOV. 21

Charlie Daniels Band: 8 p.m., Albany Municipal Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or in person at the Albany Civic Center box office.

NOV. 22

Cookie Decorating Workshop: 5:30 p.m., Albany Museum of Art. In this class taught by Jerilyn Knight, learn how to make cookies look as good as they taste. Cost is $30 for AMA members and $35 for non-members. Contact annie.vanoteghem@albanymuseum.com or call (229) 439-8400.

NOV. 26

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop: 6-8 p.m., Albany Museum of Art. Florist Tricia Moreschi will guide attendees through construction of a centerpiece worthy of accompanying Thanksgiving dinner. Bring a container for a Thanksgiving arrangement. Flowers, greenery and other materials will be provided. Cost is $60 for AMA members and $70 for non-members. Contact annie.vanoteghem@albanymuseum.com or call (229) 439-8400.

DEC. 6

Traditional Skills Gathering: Chehaw, Dec. 6-8. Extended weekend led by experienced instructors teaching traditional/primitive skills used by Native peoples around the world. Skills taught might include flint knapping, fire by friction, natural fiber cordage, bone tools, basketry, pottery, bows and arrows, atlatls and darts, edible and medicinal plants, blowguns, brain tan buckskin, twined bags, fingerweaving, traps and snares, fishing technologies and more. Register online at chehaw.regfox.com/chehaw-traditional-skills-gathering-2019.

DEC. 8

A Traditional Christmas Holiday Concert: 6 p.m., St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 212 N. Jefferson St. No admission charge.

DEC. 12

Little River Band: 7:30 p.m., Albany Municipal Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. One of nearly 100 dates scheduled for 2019 tour. Tickets can be purchased online via Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Albany Civic Center Box Office. For more information on the Little River Band, visit http://www.littleriverband.com and follow their Facebook page. Call the Albany Civic Center for additional information.

DEC. 14

Hansel and Gretel: 7:30 p.m. Presented at ASU and the Albany Symphony Orchestra. ASU West Campus Theatre. General admission, $25. Call (229) 430-8933 for more information.

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The Chief Rabbinate on Tuesday issued guidelines for Passover in the age of coronavirus, saying it was not permitted to hold the traditional Seder by videoconference and dismissing a previous ruling by several rabbis who said it was allowed.

In what may have been one of the boldest rulings issued on technology in recent years, 14 Sephardic Orthodox rabbis in Israel last week declared that families may conduct their shared Seder over videoconference, despite Orthodox religious law normally banning the use of electronic devices on Shabbat and festivals.

The written ruling (Hebrew) had come as leaders were warning the elderly not to heighten their chance of coronavirus infection by meeting with young relatives and as Israeli families discussed the pain this separation causes them. It states that the coronavirus crisis has created an extreme situation that merits drawing on special leniencies in Jewish law.

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However, the ruling was met with scathing criticism by other rabbis, and many of the signatories have since backtracked.

Illustrative: a traditional Passover Seder plate is seen at Congregation Beth El in Tyler, Texas, on the first night of Passover. (AP/Dr. Scott M. Lieberman, File)

In a statement Tuesday, chief rabbis David Lau and Yitzhak Yosef said holding the Seder via technological means was forbidden, and that the previous ruling had been unqualified.

Loneliness hurts, and an answer for that should be found, perhaps via a call through the computer on the festivals eve, before it begins, they said in the statement. But not by desecrating the festival in a way that has been allowed only in cases of pikuach nefesh [where an act is necessary to save lives].

Two of the rabbis who had issued the previous ruling, Rabbi Yehuda Shlush and Rabbi Rafael de Loya, issued a response doubling down on their conclusion.

Against the background noises by the chief rabbis and others, we are sticking to our opinion and ruling that Zoom and similar products are permitted during the Seder if used in accordance with the guidelines they had set out, they said.

In their statement, the chief rabbis said their instructions were based on discussions they have held with professionals in the Health Ministry and in the National Security Council.

They also wrote that prayers should be held alone and at home, without a minyan [quorum of 10 worshipers]. However, they said each congregation should announce a specific time for everyone to start the prayer.

The chief rabbis said mikveh ritual baths for women would remain open and that they were under strict supervision regarding cleanliness and disinfection. Ritual baths for men are closed.

The process of selling ones chametz [bread and other leavened wheat products prohibited during Passover] to be rid of it during the holiday, can be done online via the Rabbinates website, the statement said.

Instead of burning chametz, people should this year throw it into a bin and pour bleach on it so it is no longer fit for even a dog to eat. If not much is left, people can dispose of it by flushing it down the toilet instead.

If burning chametz, people are advised to do so close to home.It was advisable to not leave much chametz to be disposed of on Passover eve, they said.

Hagalah [making utensils kosher by immersing them in boiling water] should be done at home, in a clean oven on maximum heat for 20 minutes, and only if the utensils dont have plastic, wood or rubber parts.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men burn leavened items during the Biur Chametz ritual on April 19, 2019 in Jerusalem. (Menahem Kahana/AFP)

Another special instruction was for firstborns who normally participate in a siyum [completion of a Torah, Mishnah or Talmud unit] to avoid having to fast on Passover eve.

The chief rabbis said it was advisable for each firstborn to complete studying a unit by that day by themselves, but that if that isnt possible the siyum can be done by phone or other technological means.

Nathan Jeffay contributed to this report.

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