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Yaakov Zar is the founder and CEO of Lev, a software platform built to modernize the workflow of commercial real estate professionals. Yaakov started Lev after experiencing firsthand how broken the CRE financing process was, watching a $4 million loan take six months to close. What began as a tech-enabled brokerage has evolved into a purpose-built agentic workflow platform helping lenders, brokers, and investors manage deals, ingest unstructured data, and move faster. Yaakov is based in New York City.(02:26) Bottom Up vs Top Down(04:31) Slack Origin Tangent(05:59) MetaProp Skills Library(09:43) What Is Defensible AI(11:12) MCP & Rapid Change(12:41) Pilots Everywhere & Demo Fatigue(17:34) Same Workflow, Turbocharged(19:34) Real Estate's Move 37 Moment(22:04) Why Winning Is Hard to Define(26:07) Lev Agentic Workflows(29:14) Leapfrogging Past Salesforce(31:43) Data Quality Pushback(33:49) Ingesting Email Into CRM(35:54) Selling Software to CRE(39:06) Overhyped AI and Security Risks(42:50) Collaboration Superpower: Steve Jobs

Welcome to Daily Bitachon Welcome to Daily Bitachon. Having completed Sha'ar Habechina , we are now going to switch to a more timely topic. We find ourselves in the month of Tammuz , which brings the fast of the 17th of Tammuz, followed by the month of Av and its respective fast. I would like to spend some time understanding the deeper dimensions of these months. Personally, seeing how perfectly planned and intricate the events of Jewish history are always provides a powerful chizuk in emunah , which naturally leads to deeper bitachon . To fully appreciate this, we need some background. We are not in a rush, so we will take our time to truly understand it. This framework is based largely on the teachings of the Ben Ish Chai (in Parashat Devarim ), where he discusses these concepts at length. The Three Dimensions of Conflict: Place, Person, and Time First, the Ben Ish Chai notes that the twelve months of the year are fundamentally broken down into four sets of three, aligned with the solar cycle—what we know as the four seasons. Secondly, we know that from the womb, there was a perpetual struggle between Yaakov and Esav . They fought over everything in existence, categorized by the classic framework of Place, Person, and Time . These are the three core dimensions of our existence: a person lives in a place and moves through time . Place: They struggled over the land of Eretz Yisrael . Person: They struggled over who would hold the status of the Bechorah (the birthright). Time: They struggled over who would control the different seasons of the year. The Summer Cycle: Grabbing the Heel Looking at the summer cycle, Yaakov claimed the spring months of Nissan, Iyar, and Sivan —the three months of Chodesh Ha'aviv . This is a beautiful, spiritually rich period: Nissan contains Pesach, Iyar holds the bulk of Sefirat Ha'omer, and Sivan brings Matan Torah. Yaakov Avinu fought for these three wonderful months and claimed them as his own. Then, the intense heat of the summer begins—a period of strict, intense judgment. This is where Esav takes over. This aligns with the fact that Esav calculates by the sun, and the sun is at its strongest during this time. Esav was originally slated to receive Tammuz, Av, and Elul . However, the Torah emphasizes that Yaakov grabbed Esav's heel at birth, earning him the name Yaakov (from Ekev , meaning heel). This teaches us that each of these three-month cycles has a "heel," or a tail end. Yaakov pulled the heel of this summer cycle—the month of Elul —back into his own domain. This converted what would have been an equal three-and-three split into an unequal four-month to two-month split in favor of Yaakov. The Winter Cycle: Venahapoch Hu We see the exact same pattern repeat during the winter months. Tishrei, Cheshvan, and Kislev belong to Yaakov. Tishrei is the month of the High Holidays. Cheshvan, though it contains no holidays, serves as the time to review and process the spiritual gains of the Chagim . Finally, Kislev brings the light of Chanukah. The next three months— Tevet, Shevat, and Adar —should have belonged to Esav. Tevet contains the fast of Asara B'Tevet . Shevat shares a root with the word Shevet , which means a whipping stick or a staff of judgment, signifying that Shevat also carries an element of strict justice. Adar was also supposed to belong to Esav, but once again, Yaakov grabbed the heel of the cycle and pulled Adar back. This is the deeper secret behind the phrase Venahapoch hu —it was completely turned around. Ultimately, this leaves Esav with only four distinct months of intense judgment throughout the year: Tammuz, Av, Tevet, and Shevat . The Spiritual Mechanics of Heat and Cold It is fascinating to see how something as everyday as the twelve months and the changing seasons trace back to the foundational conflict between Yaakov and Esav. Furthermore, the winter and summer concepts relate directly to the ideas of severe cold and severe heat. What do hot and cold have to do with our spiritual lives? It might sound intense, but our tradition teaches that while Gehenom is made of fire—which is what most people know—there is also a Gehenom of snow. There is a realm of extreme heat (like the Sahara Desert) and a realm of extreme cold (like the North Pole). Both are incredibly difficult environments for life. These two extremes correspond to the two primary ways we stumble: Intense Heat: This represents the burning pursuit of desires and lust. Intense Cold: This represents a state of freezing, spiritual paralysis, and laziness. In the winter months, our primary challenge is to overcome the "cold" of laziness and not simply stay in bed. In the summer months, our challenge is to control the "heat" and not follow our desires. The Gehenom of fire is the consequence of chasing unbridled passion, while the Gehenom of snow is for frozen apathy. Esav is constantly trying to entrap us in these two areas. As Rashi notes, when Esav walked in to receive a blessing from his father Yitzchak, Yitzchak saw Gehenom open up behind him. Esav is the one who ultimately aligns with Gehenom , while Yaakov and his children inherit Gan Eden and Olam HaBa . Historical Precision as a Source of Chizuk These spiritual dynamics repeat themselves every single year. As we overcome the specific trials of the summer and winter, we emerge clean. The calendar is not random or haphazard. Tammuz and Av are months of strict judgment because they are Esav's remaining summer months of intense, severe heat. It is no coincidence that this was the exact time of year the Beit HaMikdash was destroyed by fire. The historical convergence is remarkable. The First Beit HaMikdash , the Second Beit HaMikdash , the Spanish Inquisition, and the outbreaks of both World War I and World War II all heavily converged around this specific window of the year. Rav Eliyahu Lopian once beautifully remarked that if the enemy only realized that the Jewish people actually derive a chizuk in emunah from the fact that these tragic events repeatedly happen at the exact same calendar window, they would have intentionally chosen a different time to attack us! Recognizing that everything is so precisely designed and orchestrated by Hakadosh Baruch Hu is profoundly comforting. It serves to strengthen our emunah and bitachon , giving us the tools to navigate and elevate these challenging times of the year.

Teddy Berman grew up in the Syrian community in Flatbush, went to college, worked in finance — and then got the itch. Almost ten years of learning later, he's back in the driver's seat, building a family in Yerushalayim and trying to figure out what comes next.In this bonus episode, Teddy reaches out with the questions a lot of guys have but don't always get to ask directly: How do I balance parnasa with a serious morning seder? Is the dream of American hours realistic? Does it matter if I'm a working person or a mashpia by the bima? And how do I even figure out what I'm cut out for?We get into all of it — including the recruiter who laughed in my face, why Rav Yonasan Sacks's career advice puzzled me as a bochur in KBY, and why knowing yourself is the most underrated job search tool there is.Also: what Aliyah really means for your community, your nusach, and your kids — and why "choosing a box" might be the wrong frame entirely.If you're somewhere between the beis medrash and the boardroom, this one's for you.Topics covered:Hishtadlus, bitachon, and the Ramban on going to warAhavat melacha — what Chazal actually say about loving your workSoft skills vs. marketable skills: the honest breakdownUsing AI for career self-reflection (Teddy's been doing it)Building community in Eretz Yisrael as an Anglo olehDati Leumi vs. Haredi — more nuance than you think

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Chelek 33, Chukas 1 - Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Wolberg

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The Rebbe addresses whether it is permissible to teach Gemara to girls in Beis Yaakov schools, emphasizing that the approach depends on the students' abilities and needs. He highlights the necessity of teaching relevant Torah knowledge, especially in modern times, and stresses the educator's responsibility. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/008/2107_2

The Rebbe explains the difference between external and internal unities in Sefiros, clarifies that even after Rachel's passing there remains influence through Malchus, and discusses how speech and action impact spiritual flow. He also addresses the availability of his maamarim and sichos. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/007/2077

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Chelek Lamed Gimmul page 62The pleasure and joy of the body is itself HOLY.Join our WhatsApp group to catch the live learning, there's something special about learning together! 619-757-0486This Week's Sicha Sponsors:* Shayna Gopin, in honor of healthy mothers and healthy babies everywhere.* Brocha Richler, in honor of her birthday today!In the zechus of her mother, Esther Menye bas Luba Alte Toibe, and l'ilui nishmas her father, Sholom DovBer ben Aharon Leib.With brachos for:• Zera Chaya V'Kayama for Chana bas Brocha• A shidduch for Yaakov ben Brocha• A refuah sheleima for Shira Devorah bas Sara Chaya and Varda Feiga Bluma bas YochevedAnd wishing everyone revealed brachos b'gashmiyus u'v'ruchniyus & Moshiach now!* Chaya Sara Barber, whose birthday is tonight! In honor of Project Likutei Sichos, and may all the learning bring brachos to the learners, their families, and all of Klal Yisroel.* Malka Bracha Heidingsfeld, in honor of her birthday this Shabbos, and with appreciation for Mrs. Schapiro and the weekly sichos.* Cheli Andrusier, l'ilui nishmas Yonatan Yehuda Aryeh ben Shmuel Yitzchok, on his 18th yahrtzeit, 18 Sivan. He is missed beyond words. May all the mitzvos done l'ilui nishmaso hasten the reunion with our loved ones with the coming of Moshiach.* And a special Happy Birthday to Mrs. Schapiro, whose birthday is this weekend! Thank you for sharing Chassidus with such warmth and dedication week after week.

I'm pleased to bring you this long and spicy discussion with a great friend of State of Tel Aviv and Beyond, Ya'akov Katz. He and I have both been running around Europe and elsewhere…..but we caught up and recorded this episode on Sunday May 31. And we covered a lot of ground. We get into the endless war that Israel has been fighting for almost three years now with no apparent strategy - with Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran. We speak candidly about Jewish terrorism in the West Bank and the government's very deliberate policy and choice - to look away. And do nothing. Ya'akov always brings such crisp insights and deep knowledge to military matters, and he shares his thoughts on the lack of a clear strategy from the Prime Minister's Office. Israelis are exhausted and this is a critical historical moment for the country. The ultra-orthodox refuse to serve in the IDF, extremists like Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir have amassed significant power, and it is beginning to look as if there is no plan. Other than the signature Netanyahu approach - survive another day. That won't work any longer. Israel is up against too many walls and involved in too many conflicts. As Ya'akov astutely notes - “Bibi has created the Sparta that he was talking about one year ago.” You may recall Netanyahu's comment in the recent past that Israel must become a great military power like ancient Sparta; totally self-reliant when it comes to manufacturing weapons of war. And then there is the apparent divergence of interests between Netanyahu and Trump, Israel and America, when it comes to Iran. The honeymoon is over.Oh - and of course we dip into the domestic mayhem taking root as we approach the election - which must take place before October 27 of this year.It's a lively and informative chat - you'll learn a lot. I did.Show your support for STLV at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivYaakov Katz is an Israeli-American author and journalist. Between 2016 and 2023, Yaakov was editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post where he continues to write a popular weekly column.He is the author of three books: “Shadow Strike – Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power”, “Weapon Wizards—How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower” and “Israel vs. Iran: The Shadow War.”Prior to taking up the role of editor-in-chief, Yaakov served for two years as a senior policy adviser to Naftali Bennett during his tenure as Israel's Minister of Economy and Minister of Diaspora Affairs.In 2013, Yaakov was one of 12 international fellows to spend a year at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University.Originally from Chicago, Yaakov has a law degree from Bar Ilan University. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife Chaya and their four children.Find Yaakov Katz on X.“Crisply written... draws on excellent sources within Israel's military and intelligence services.” —The Wall Street JournalA powerful indictment of the political and military decisions that led to October 7While Israel Slept tells the gripping inside story of how Hamas, Israel's weakest enemy, succeeded in launching a surprise attack on one of the world's most powerful militaries. Through a detailed examination of the events leading up to October 7, 2023, the book exposes the intelligence and strategic failures that enabled this devastating invasion. It takes readers back in time, showing how years of complacency, mistaken intelligence analysis, and a misguided policy of containment enabled Hamas to prepare for an assault that Israel did not believe was possible and that would change the Middle East.The book unveils the dramatic events of the night before the attack, highlighting the cracks in Israel's military and political leadership. It provides unprecedented details on how key warnings were missed, and how Israel ignored the growing threat from Hamas, believing that the group was weak and deterred. By exposing these failures, While Israel Slept offers a stark, sobering account of how overconfidence and complacency paved the way for disaster, while underscoring the critical lessons Israel must embrace to safeguard its future.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Chaos and Peanuts: A Quantum Chat Interrupted Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-05-17-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: באמצע פארק סנטרל, בין הפרחים הטריים ואור השמש האביבי, ישבו שלושה חברים: אליאב, מאיה ויעקב.En: In the middle of Central Park, amidst the fresh flowers and spring sunshine, three friends sat: Eliav, Maya, and Yaakov.He: אליאב רצה לדבר על רעיונות גדולים.En: Eliav wanted to talk about big ideas.He: התאוריה האחרונה שלו על שזירה קוונטית הייתה בוערת במוחו, והוא נאלץ לחלוק אותה.En: His latest theory on quantum entanglement was burning in his mind, and he had to share it.He: "אתם יודעים מה זה חתול של שרדינגר?" הוא התחיל להגיד.En: "Do you know what Schrödinger's cat is?" he began.He: אבל בדיוק אז צץ סנאי אחד, עיניו נוצצות בשובבות, התקרב אליהם בדרישה לבוטן.En: But just then, a squirrel appeared, its eyes sparkling mischievously, approaching them in demand of a peanut.He: מאיה צחקה וזרקה עוד בוטן שהביאה מהבית.En: Maya laughed and tossed another peanut she had brought from home.He: "הם כל כך חמודים," היא אמרה.En: "They're so cute," she said.He: אליאב לקח נשימה עמוקה. "בסדר, כמו שאמרתי, קוונטים זה דבר מוזר...".En: Eliav took a deep breath. "Alright, like I was saying, quantum physics is strange...".He: אבל עוד סנאי התקרב, ועוד אחד אחריו.En: But another squirrel approached, and another followed.He: עכשיו היו שלושה סנאים.En: Now there were three squirrels.He: הם קפצו וקרקרו, בקשו עוד ועוד בוטנים.En: They jumped and chattered, asking for more and more peanuts.He: יעקב נאנח. "נראה כאילו יש להם חושים מיוחדים לבוטנים שלך, מאיה."En: Yaakov sighed. "It seems like they have a special sense for your peanuts, Maya."He: המצב הפך למהומה קטנה כשהסנאים התחילו להתאסף סביבם.En: The situation turned into a small commotion as the squirrels began to gather around them.He: אליאב, מחפשת פתרון, אמר "אולי אם נקנה להם עוד בוטנים, הם יניחו לנו."En: Eliav, seeking a solution, said, "Maybe if we buy them more peanuts, they'll leave us alone."He: הוא רץ אל דוכן הפארק וקנה אריזת בוטנים.En: He ran to the park stand and bought a package of peanuts.He: אבל התוצאה הייתה ההפך מהמצופה – הסנאים הריחו את הבוטנים והתאספו במספרים עוד יותר גדולים.En: But the result was the opposite of what was expected – the squirrels smelled the peanuts and gathered in even greater numbers.He: מאיה החלה לצחוק, ויעקב לא הצליח להחזיק את עצמו.En: Maya began to laugh, and Yaakov couldn't hold himself back.He: הם ניסו לגרש את הסנאים ללא הצלחה.En: They tried to shoo the squirrels away without success.He: "למה אתה ממשיך לנסות?" שאל יעקב בקריצה.En: "Why do you keep trying?" asked Yaakov with a wink.He: אליאב התיישב על הדשא, ולהפתעתו, גם הוא התחיל לצחוק.En: Eliav sat down on the grass, and to his surprise, he too began to laugh.He: "בסדר, חתול קוונטים יכול לחכות," הוא אמר עם חיוך רחב.En: "Alright, quantum cat can wait," he said with a wide smile.He: ברגע זה, מאיה ויעקב הצליחו סוף-סוף לשכנע את הסנאים ללכת.En: At that moment, Maya and Yaakov finally managed to persuade the squirrels to leave.He: הפארק היה שוב רגוע לרגע.En: The park was calm again, if only for a moment.He: אליאב הביט בשני חבריו וצחק בקול.En: Eliav looked at his two friends and laughed out loud.He: "אולי כל זה רק אומר שקצת כאוס זה דבר טוב."En: "Maybe this all just means that a little chaos is a good thing."He: כשעברו כמה דקות וסנאים חדלו להופיע, אליאב סוף-סוף הצליח לספר על שרדינגר.En: After a few minutes passed and the squirrels ceased to appear, Eliav finally managed to talk about Schrödinger.He: הם הקשיבו לו, אם כי עדיין בחיוך גדול, צוחקים פה ושם.En: They listened to him, though still with big smiles, laughing here and there.He: ואולי לראשונה, אליאב הבין משהו עמוק יותר על החיים: הרגעים הכי טובים הם אלה שלא מתוכננים.En: And perhaps for the first time, Eliav realized something deeper about life: the best moments are those that are not planned. Vocabulary Words:amidst: ביןentanglement: שזירהmischievously: בשובבותcommotion: מהומהpersuade: לשכנעcease: להפסיקshoo: לגרשsparkling: נוצצותapproach: להתקרבsolution: פתרוןpeanut: בוטןtheory: תאוריהchaos: כאוסplan: לתכנןdeep: עמוקbreathe: לנשוםopposite: ההפךgather: להתאסףmanage: להצליחtoss: לזרוקsigh: להיאנחdemand: דרישהattempt: ניסיוןwink: קריצהchatter: לקרקרcalm: רגועstrange: מוזרlaugh: לצחוקburning: בוערתmoment: רגעBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Rabbi Moshe Lichtman joins us for a deep and sensitive conversation on the religious meaning of Zionism, the founding of the State of Israel, and the theological debates that continue to divide the Jewish world. We explore the widespread misconception that Zionism began with Theodor Herzl, tracing the ideological roots of the movement decades earlier and examining which rabbinic figures supported a return to the Land of Israel and why others fiercely opposed it. The discussion tackles some of the most difficult questions surrounding Religious Zionism: Can redemption begin through secular Jews who are not fully observant? What value is there in building the Land without Torah? Did Zionism unintentionally contribute to religious decline among Jews, and if so, how are we to understand the recitation of Hallel on Yom Ha'atzmaut? We also address the claim that Rav Kook stood virtually alone against the majority of rabbinic opinion and whether “following the majority” applies to these historical and theological questions. Finally, we turn to the words of the prophets themselves. Is the modern State of Israel a fulfillment of biblical prophecy? How can one identify the beginning of the messianic process, and who ultimately has the authority to define redemption? This episode confronts some of the most emotionally charged and intellectually challenging issues in contemporary Jewish thought with nuance, sources, and honesty.(We apologize that this episode is available in audio-only format due to unexpected Zoom connection issues during the recording.)___*This episode is dedicated to the refua shelema of Sarah Miriam bat Tamar, Binyamin ben Zilpa, and our dear friend Yaakov ben Haya Sarah Malakh, and l'ilui nishmat Zehara Yehudit bat Yaakov Ezra v'Ilana Shira___• Bio: Born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Rabbi Moshe D. Lichtman studied in several yeshivot in Israel, including Beit Midrash LeTorah, the Gruss Kollel, Sha'alvim, and the Meretz Kollel in Mevaseret Tzion. He received semichah from both the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary of Yeshiva University, and also holds an MS in Jewish Education from Yeshiva University's Azrieli Institute. Rabbi Lichtman made aliyah in 1991 and has since taught in numerous post-high school programs in Israel, including the Mevaseret Institutions, Be'er Miriam, and Yeshivat Yesodei HaTorah, while lecturing regularly throughout the yeshiva and seminary world. He currently lives in Beit Shemesh with his wife and eight children. Rabbi Lichtman is perhaps best known for making major Religious Zionist works accessible to the English-speaking world, including Eim HaBanim Semeichah, An Angel Among Men, A Question of Redemption, and Rise from the Dust, as well as for authoring the widely popular original work Eretz Yisrael in the Parashah, which highlights the centrality of the Land of Israel throughout the Torah.___• Get his book here: https://a.co/d/0jfsgGED___• Welcome to JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED: A PODCAST FOR THE PERPLEXED | Co-hosted by Benjy & Benzi | Thank you to...Super Patron: Jordan Karmily, Platinum Patron: Craig Gordon, Rod Ilian, Gold Patrons: Dovidchai Abramchayev, Lazer Cohen, Travis Krueger, Vasili Volkoff, Vasya, Silver Patrons: Ellen Fleischer, Daniel M., Rabbi Pinny Rosenthal, Fred & Antonio, Jeffrey Wasserman, Jacob Winston, Ariel Klainerman, and Michael Herskovitz! Please SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube Channel and hit the BELL to get alerted whenever new clips get posted, thank you for your support!

The poetry of Vezot Habracha is tough.Today we discuss the prologue and the epilogue to Moses' blessings to the tribes. The first depicts Matan Torah, the second depicts God defeating Israel's foes and settling them safely in their land. -----------To support the podcast, please donate at:⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/alexisrael⁠⁠https://patreon.com/u51407457

Chelek 28, (Erev) Chag HaShovuos - Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Wolberg

Chelek 28, Chag HaShovuos - Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Wolberg

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Chelek 33, Bamidbar 2 - Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Wolberg

Mishna Yomi - Kelim 1:4-5L'uli Nishmas Etta Ahuva bas YaakovMay 9, 2026Shab22 Iyar 5786

How long does the merit of the patriarchs really last?This week on Unperplexed, we explore a striking debate among the Sages—and the Rambam's surprising answer. Why do Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaakov still matter after generations of failure and exile? And what did they do to merit an “eternal covenant”?More importantly: could we achieve something similar ourselves?

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In this episode, Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe and I explore one of the deepest questions in Judaism: what is tefillah actually doing? If Hashem already knows everything, why do we need to ask? Does prayer change reality, change us, or both? We discuss why tefillah was built into creation itself, why structured prayer matters, how hishtadlus and bitachon fit together, and what it means when tefillos seem unanswered. If you've ever struggled to connect to davening or wanted a deeper understanding of what Chazal believed tefillah truly is, this conversation will fundamentally reshape how you think about prayer.Join the Conversation! Be part of our growing community—join the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp group to share feedback, discuss episodes, and suggest future topics. Click here to sign up.

Chelek 27, Bechukosai 3 - Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Wolberg

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