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Shabbat Bulletin | December 20, 2014 | Miketz
Shabbat Chanukah | 28 Kislev 5775 |
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| Schedule | | Friday | | Mincha | 4:15 PM | | Candles | 4:09 PM | | Maariv Carlebach- Style | 4:25 PM | | Saturday | | Shacharit | 8:00 AM
8:45 AM | | Coffee & Commentary | 8:45 AM | | Teen Minyan | 9:30 AM | | Latest Shema | 9:34 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 10:20 AM | | Tot Shabbat | 10:30 AM | | Mini Minyan | 10:30 AM | | Jr Cong/BMC | 10:30 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | | Code Of Jewish Law | 3:10 PM | | Daf Yomi | 3:40 PM | | Daily Rambam | 3:40 PM | | Mincha | 4:00 PM | | Maariv | 5:05 PM | | Shabbat Ends | 5:10 PM |
| Lights in Life and in a NYC Taxi Welcome to Nachum Segal and his family who join us this Shabbat and Pastor Greg Doll, my Elijah Moment Campaign partner, along with his Confirmation class, who are attending Shabbat morning services. I urge everyone to join us Sunday morning for a stimulating and timely Torah learning with Rabbi Daniel Feldman. We are in the midst of season of light. Tonight we light candles for Shabbat and Chanukah. What is the take away from the flames of these candles? I learned from my parents it is our responsibility to keep the flame alive and spread it - to keep the fire burning brightly. One of my father's close friends, Geoff Frisch, of blessed memory, lived this idea. He was a successful businessman but saw life's experiences as a series of opportunities. He said: "I am not concerned whether someone buys from me or not but whether we connected as two human beings. If I can make someone smile or make a difference in someone's life, then regardless of the material benefit, I know that I am living for eternity." Of course, we are inspired by such a description. But do we live by this motto? If we did, the world would be much different. We encounter dozens of people a day but do we make them feel amazing? We keep the flame of Chanukah alive when we pass it along, transforming a moment into an eternal one. For me, this moment occurred recently on Park Avenue at 30 mph in a New York City yellow cab. As I entered the car on Sunday night, I was confronted with a choice. Do I engage or disengage? Do I keep the flame or share it? I decided to pass along the flame. I struck up a conversation with the cabbie and he opened up. He shared with me that people think all cab drivers are the same - but they are not. Some drive to make a daily living, some to pay for college, others to provide for their retirement. He expressed his gratitude how Thanksgiving is a holiday for people of all faiths and his pride in earning an NYC High School diploma. Before I left the car, he said: "God bless you." I responded, "God bless you." I will likely never see this person again. I truly felt that our two lights merged in the car and we generated some more light for the world. God bless each of you with a holiday of Chanukah that inspires you to keep lighting the lights every day and every night. With God's help, we will all make the world an even brighter place. Shabbat Shalom and Happy Chanukah! Rabbi Daniel Cohen Follow Rabbi Cohen Follow Rabbi Cohen's Elijah Moments in the Media
Experience the Ruach of Chanukah and Shabbos: - Friday night Shabbat Services TONIGHT will include a "Carlebach-style" service.
- Sanctuary Services TOMORROW will start at 8:45 am. Chazan Bokow will also be joined by the CAS Men's Choir for Birchat Hachodesh.
Nachum Segal will speak three times on Shabbat - Sermon - Dancing at Many Weddings: Working with the Diverse Jewish Community
- After Kiddush - 30 Years on the Air: My Favorite Jewish Celebrity Interviews
- Seudat Shlishit - Through a Media Lens: Changes I've Witnessed in the Orthodox Community
Join us in sharing the Chanukah Spirit Sunday, December 21 5pm at the Atria Please answer the CAS Chanukah Appeal Thanks to the members who have contributed to our Chanukah Appeal. Your support enables us to continue to offer a wide variety of services and programming. Thanks!
Thank you to Assisi Remodeling for painting over the graffiti vandalism on the front of the Hebrew School Building. We are fortunate to have supportive, caring neighbors.
Parking Notice Please do not park in the area outside the Minnie Manger-Marcia Lieberman Mikvah during evenings, Friday afternoon, and Shabbat. This will ensure the highest respect for the privacy of our mikvah users. Thank you very much. Year end Deadline to Maintain Your Membership Please take the opportunity to maintain your CAS membership in good standing by paying any amounts owed for dues, fees, or pledges by December 31, 2014. Any concerns, please contact Saul Skolnick, Director of Operations
New Class- Join the Thousands studying the Rambam Mishneh Torah. The new three year cycle begins this Sunday. Rabbi Cohen will be leading this initiative. The text and schedule can be found here. http://www.chabad.org/dailystudy/rambam.htm. Daily Rambam Classes will be held on Sundays 815 AM, 20 minutes before Shabbat mincha, Monday - Fridays at 715 AM. For more information, contact Rabbi Cohen. Welcome - Nachum and Staci Segal and their children - Chava, Yosef, Yehoshua, Yonina, Gavriel, and Binyomin
- Reverend Gregory Doll from Noroton Presbyterian Church, the students and families of his Confirmation class who will visit on Shabbat morning as part of their exploration of the Jewish faith.
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| Candles Next Friday | 4:13 PM | | Daf Yomi | Sunday 7:45 am, Monday-Friday 7:00 am | | Shacharit | Sunday: 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Tuesday: 6:20 AM/7:30 AM, Wednesday: 6:30 AM/7:30 AM, Thursday: 7:00 AM/8:30 AM, Friday: 6:30 AM/7:30 AM | | Mincha | Sunday-Thursday: 4:15 PM | | Sunday | Chanukah: 6 Candles | | Monday | Chanukah: 7 Candles, Rosh Chodesh Tevet | | Tuesday | Chanukah: 8 Candles, Rosh Chodesh Tevet | | Wednesday | Chanukah: 8th Day |
- to our CAS youth and their families who celebrated at the BCDS Chag Hachumash this past week.
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| Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages | Flossy & Sam Fischel in honor of the birth and naming of their granddaughter, born to Leah Fischel & Gregory Miller and the Linda Beson Nursing Education Fund | | Chapel Kiddush | Royce & Dr. Alfred Wolfsohn to commemorate the yahrzeit of Al's father, George | | Sanctuary Kiddush | Henry Stern in memory of Sandra & Paula Stern | | Sanctuary Flowers | Harry & Barbara Webski to commemorate the yahrzeit of Abe Webski | | Teen Minyan Kiddush | NCSY in honor of the NCSY Chanukah Roadshow Shabbaton. | | Seudat Shlishit | Drs. Steven and Danielle Thau in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Steve's father, Yuri Yishaya ben Tzvi Eliyahu. Steve will lead a brief siyum on tractate Rosh Hashana prior to Nachum Segal's presentation. |
- to Miriam Flatow on the passing of her mother, Deborah Wagenberg
- to Jonah Schrag & Valerie Warmflash on the passing of their sister-in-law, Janet Schrag
- to Debby Goldberg on the passing of her brother, Martin Colner
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| Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Shacharit/Musaf | Cantor Bokow | | Torah Readers | Burt Rubin, Simcha Rubin, Ben Soifer | | Shiur | Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein: Zoltian Reflections on the Chanukah Lights |
ISRAEL CANCER RESEARCH FUND is humbled by the support of Agudath Sholom's community for
Susan and Len Mark
2014 Tower of Hope Humanitarian Award Recipients  "It is thrilling to be honored ... knowing that our gift might make a difference to the health of the world. Hashem has allowed us to see this day when a Jewish State flourishes and is a leader in medical research that benefits all mankind." -Susan Mark Todah Rabah Tower of Hope Donors (12/16/14) Paul and Dina Berger
David and Deena Bessaleli
Richard and Jodi Boxer
Jeffrey and Judith Cahn
Harvey and Emily Caney
Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen
Lee Fanwick
Geoffrey and
Naomi FioRito
Roslyn Fleisher
Avi and Rhoda Freedberg
Leslie Freedman and Lee Miller
Arline Gewanter
Shari Goodstein
David and Meryl Gordon
Yoav and Meghan Haron
Kamal and Nancy Haron
Dan and Rachel Haron
Zeena Hine
David and Shara Israel
Jay and Rachel Jubas
Harvey and Helene Kaminski
Deena Kaplan
Michael and Sandra Kamen
Philip and Elissa Klapper
| David and Lorraine Kweskin
Jeffrey and Sharon Lewis
Senator Joseph and Hadassah Lieberman
Renee Manger
Roselyn Mangot
Len and Susan Mark
Michael Mark
Sara Mark
Seth and Dinah Miller
Larry and Barbara Miller
Nancy and Gadi Mimoun
Joseph Mittel
Irwin Niedober
Bob and Judy Raymond
Erwin and Veronica Reich
Brian and Sonia Roitman
David and Stephanie Rothberg
Mildred Schifreen
Dean and IIyse Schuckman
Bennett and Joan Schwartz
Sheldon and Helen Seplowitz
Eliott and Diane Sloyer
David and Beverly Stein
Steve and Liba Steinmetz
Bernard and Sheila Teig |
Help us to further lifesaving cancer research for the benefit of all mankind
David Kweskin, ICRF Connecticut Area Director,
7 Lumanor Dr. Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 321-1006 * david.kweskin@icrfonline.org
www.icrfonline.org
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| Click on one of these upcoming events! Nachum Segal Saturday, December 20 - 11:00 AM  Sermon - Dancing at Many Weddings: Working with the Diverse Jewish Community After Kiddush - 30 Years on the Air: My Favorite Jewish Celebrity Interviews Seudat Shlishit - Through a Media Lens: Changes I've Witnessed in the Orthodox Community CAS Chanukah Yom Iyun December 21 Sunday, December 21 - 8:30 AM  The Festival of Lights on the Year's Darkest Day Featuring three separate shiurim by Rabbi Daniel Feldman, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva University Teenage Shmooze Thursday, December 25 - 7:00 PM  Get ready to Soosh and Shmooze! How do you feel about free sushi? What about friends? What about a chance to have real discussions about what it means to be Jewish? Run for you. Run by you. This program is being sponsored by NCSY CAS Youth Brooklyn Nets Game - December 27 Saturday, December 27 - 6:00 PM  JOIN THE CAS YOUTH AT Nets vs. Pacers Who: Grades 4 and up (younger can join if accompanied by a parent). Where: Leaving the Agudath Sholom parking lot at 6:00 pm sharp and returning after the game; around 11:45 pm. Cost: $63 for members/ $68 for non members - includes ticket and transportation. ANNUAL CHALLENGES IN EDUCATION PROGRAM Saturday, January 10 - 12:15 PM  INTEGRATING ISRAEL INTO THE JUDAIC STUDIES CURRICULUM Rabbi Yotav Eliach, Principal, Rambam Mesivta Rabbi Eliezer Rubin, Head of School, Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Moderator: Rabbi David Israel, Rabbinic Dean Bi-Cultural Day School Program Chair: Michael Feldstein CAS Youth Panoply Fundraiser - January 17 Saturday, January 17 - 7:00 PM  Youth Fundraiser - For Adults of all Ages Game and Auction Night Out Save the date for a fun night of Panopoly with a HUGE grand prize and amazing items up for auction. Reserve your babysitters now this is a night out that no one will want to miss! |
| 5775 /2014-15 CAS Events:
Celebrating 125 Years of Community, Activism and Spirituality - Shabbat with JM in the AM Host Nachum Segal - December 19-20, 2014
- CAS Jewish Education Shabbat - January 9-10, 2015
- Beth Din of America Yakar Shabbat -February 13-14, 2015
- AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington DC - March 1-3, 2015
- Shabbat Across Stamford - Shabbat, March 13, 2015
- 125th Anniversary Commemorative Lecture in Memory of Rabbi Joseph Ehrenkranz - Spring 2015
- CAS Dinner Dance Celebrating 125 years - March 22, 2015
- Israel Remembrance and Independence Day Commemoration and Celebration - April 22, 2015
- Shavuot Scholar in Residence Program - May 24-25, 2015
- Israel Day Parade in New York City - May 31, 2015
- CAS Israel Family Mission - August 3-13, 2015
Join Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen for a Family Summer Mission to Israel in August 2015. Informational meeting: Jan. 25th 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM at CAS
EXCITING NEWS:A generous donor who believes in the power of a trip to Israel is offering a $3,000 stipend for two children within each family who sign up for the trip. The offer is limited to the first five families who commit to the trip. If you are interested or for more information, contact me directly. A family trip to Israel is an investment for a lifetime and future generations. Explore the breadth and depth of the land. Great for first timers or veterans. The trip is uniquely tailored for adults with their children and grandchildren filled with history coming alive and a fostering a love of the natural beauty of our homeland. If you are thinking of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah in Israel, this is the perfect trip! For more information, contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org or 203-252-8252.
CAS Men's Club - Pacific House Homeless Shelter - December 25, 2014 CAS Chesed Community, Thanks to everyone who has contributed time, food and items for the upcoming Homeless Shelter meal.
Remaining items we need: donations of drinks (sodas and /or juice, coffee and tea) plus winter caps! Tell us what you can bring to the either the homeless shelter or shul directly by emailing wizdrbel@yahoo.com or calling 203-722-3512. Remember the Pacific House counts on us only once a year, lets make it special. Mitchell Bell
Annual Children's Chanukah Book Drive December 14th-December 28th CAS Lobby New or gently used children's books (for infants and children through 8th grade) Books donated will benefit the programs of Read to Grow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting early literacy. For more information contact: Sarah Poland - Spoland333@yahoo.com |
| Sunday | Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Daily Rambam - 8:15 AM | | Rabbi David Walk - Bible from the Beginning. - 9:15 AM | | Monday-Friday | Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Daily Rambam - 7:15 AM | | Monday | Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Morning Mussar; Path to Spritual Greatness - 8:20 am | | Rabbi David Walk- D'var Yom b'yomo Timely Topics - 12:15 pm (BCDS) | | Rabbi David Walk - 7:30 PM-Mishneh Brurah-Laws of Tefila | | Tuesday | Rabbi Daniel Cohen -Power of the Prophets 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM | | Rabbi Daniel Cohen-Depths of Genesis 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | | Rabbi Daniel Cohen -Parsha Perspectives and Paradigms 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | | Rabbi David Walk - 7:30-8:20 PM. The Evolution of the American Synagogue: A History of How Jewish Communities Developed in the United States | | Thursday | Rabbi David Walk -Talmud Megillah - 7:30 PM | | Friday | Rabbi Daniel Cohen - Morning Mussar; Path to Spritual Greatness - 8:05 am | | Rabbi Daniel Cohen -The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - 8:15 - 8:45 AM |
| Attention Bar / Bat Mitzvah Families |
Hope you and your families are well! The Bnai Mitzvah celebration is of course not only the events on the day itself but a culmination of a journey of learning and personal growth. The memories we create during this time in our children's lives will be embedded in their hearts and minds forever. I would like to remind you of three special upcoming opportunities: -
First, our Matan and Man Up program for sixth grade girls and seventh grade boys is a unique opportunity to spend soulful time with your children in an fun and spiritual uplifting environment. I am excited that Diane will be teaching Matan this year and I will continue teaching Man Up for the boys. The classes start Sunday, Jan. 11. For more information and sign up click here. -
Second, our annual Bnai Mitzvah Shabbaton will be the weekend of Jan. 16-17. Please save the date for a family Friday night dinner and the Bnai Mitzvah are invited to my home for a Shabbat lunch. More details and sign up will be posted next week on our website. www.cas-stamford.org -
Finally, it is not too late to consider our family trip to Israel this summer in August. Details are here . EXCITING NEWS:A generous donor who believes in the power of a trip to Israel is offering a 3,000 stipend for two children within each family who sign up for the trip. The offer is limited to the first five families who commit to the trip. If you are interested or for more information, contact me directly. A family trip to Israel is an investment for a lifetime and future generations.
Wishing you Mazal Tov on your upcoming celebrations and a Happy Chanukah!
Rabbi Daniel Cohen |
- THE CAS MEN'S CLUB HAS A CHESED OPPORTUNITY COMING UP. On 12/25/14 we are feeding the homeless at Pacific House. Please let wizdrbel@yahoo.com know what you can help provide.
- HELP US HELP OTHERS An important role of the Chesed committee is outreach to the Shul's elderly and homebound, who are often isolated and lack a lifeline to our synagogue. If you are aware of elderly or homebound members in need of outreach, please enter their name on our website for our Chesed committee to follow-up. www.cas-stamford.org
- CHANUKAH YOM IYUN - "THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ON THE YEAR'S DARKEST DAY" Sunday, December 21. Featuring Rabbi Daniel Feldman, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva University. Minyan at 8:30AM, followed by breakfast, three different shiurim, and mincha at 12:30 pm. Sign up at www.cas-stamford.org.
- ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CHANUKAH BOOK DRIVE DECEMBER 14-28 CAS Lobby. New or gently used children's books (for infants and children through 8th grade), Books donated will benefit the programs of Read to Grow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting early literacy. Info: Sarah Poland, Spoland333@yahoo.com
- IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING We need you to help secure our Synagogue. As you come to the building, please be aware of your surroundings. If you see something out of the ordinary, please let someone know about it. This will keep everyone safe.
- WELCOME TO OUR SYNAGOGUE PROGRAM Every Shabbat we station ushers at the doors in the sanctuary to welcome people, assist them and enhance the service. We are expanding the usher roles to include a greeter in the lobby from 9-10:30 am. Please join the usher team. We need you and your smile. Info: Mitchell Bell.
- CAS FREE MEZUZAH CAMPAIGN IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT Bringing Blessings to Jewish Homes. Do you know a neighbor or a friend who lacks a mezuzah? CAS offers a free mezuzah and home visit to post this sacred scroll at the entrance to all Jewish homes in the area. For more info, contact Rabbi Cohen: rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org
- COMMUNITY CHESED HELPERS An important role of the Chesed committee is outreach to the Shul's elderly and homebound, who are often isolated and lack a lifeline to our synagogue. Volunteer to reach out and identify needs, visit, or give a ride. Even small gestures mean a great deal Interested? Vivian Weiss at 203-323-0909 or vivianweiss@gmail.com. If you are aware of elderly or homebound members in need of outreach, please notify Rabbi Cohen.
- NEW TO STAMFORD AND INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP? Contact Saul Skolnick, Jessie Brand (Jessieoser@gmail.com) or Rabbi Daniel Cohen.
- WE WANT YOU FOR BINGO! Players needed. Join in on the fun we have every week at 6:00 PM -
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| We Wish A Speedy Recovery To |
- Abraham ben Miriam Rachel
- Aharon Tzvi ben Sarah
- Ami ben Sara
- Avraham Shmuel ben Sheyna
- Bela Devora bat Rachel
- Chaim Avram ben Leah
- Chaim Yechiel ben Malka
- Chana Liba bat Yaakova
- Chana bat Shulamit
- Chaya Malka bat Yosepha
| - Chaya Priva bat Leah
- Chaya Sarah Tzipporah bat Esther
- Dinah bat Esther
- Eitan ben Sarah
- Eliahu Aharon ben Yocheved Irta Etel
- Esther Rachel Bat Chava bat Chava
- Hennia bat Musah
- Leah bat Bayla
- Moshe Baruch ben Chaya Sara
- Naomi Devorah bat Mindel
| - Nira bat Rachel
- Rayna bat Necha
- Refael Ephraim ben Sima
- Sarah Rivka bat Channah Rachel
- Sarah bat Etta Ziesel
- Shmuel Yeruchim ben Beyla
- Smadar Rut bat Chana
- Yochanan ben Alisa
- Yosef Fishel ben Miriam Zlata
- Ze'ev Mordechai ben Chaya Gittel
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| SYLVIA'S CAS SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP Sunday 9 AM- 12 noon - Tuesday 12-2 PM
Please come to Sylvia's for all of your Chanukah shopping needs. We have many new items.
Coupon -
20 percent off *
1 item per customer
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| Thank You/ Hakarat Hatov/ Welcome Corner Thank you to the children who made special Chanukah cards for the senior luncheon this week. Thank you to Simeon Wohlberg for joining Teen Minyan this Shabbat. If you would like to volunteer to join please contact Simeon. This weekend.... Shabbat- Chanukah in Groups What do you get when you combine Awesome Shabbat groups with Chanukah?? More fun that you can imagine - try dreidel contests, sufganiot, gelt and so much more.... make sure you do not miss groups this week - trust me! TEENS (GRADES 8-12) ROADSHOW, FROYO AND MOVIE NIGHT AND MORE!!! Friday night dinner at the Finkelsteins, Oneg at the YI Bayit, Teen Minyan at CAS, Seudah Shlishit at the Bayit, Saturday night FROYO at 16 Handles and then Movie at CAS! All of this with your favorite NCSY crew! Sunday, Dec 21st - Join at the Atria Everyone is invited to share spirit Sunday December, 21 5 pm at the Stamford Atria!!! We will sing and spread some Chanukah cheer. -Mishna and Hot Cocoa in the Simcha room at 10:15 with Rabbi Jeiger (we will continue in chapter 2 of Brachot). -Tot Shabbat will be led by Morahs Alice, Danielle and Simone in the Youth Classroom at 10:30 am. - Mini Minyan will be led by Morahs Debbie, Rivka and Devorah this week in the library at 10:30 am. - Jr. Cong. will be led by Josh and Morahs Nicole and Carly this week in the Chapel at 10:30 am -Bnai Mitzvah Club will meet in the Simcha Room at 10:30 with Rabbi Parhi. -Teen Minyan will be led by Daniella in the Social Hall at 9:30 am. Full Teen Minyan Schedule: Jan 3 and 17 Feb. 21 and 28 March 7 and 28 May 2, 25 and 30 June 13 Coming Soon-A Jammed Packed Nov.-Dec:
Saturday night, Dec 27th - Nets Game
Limited number of tickets available - Nets vs Pacers -a game you don't want to miss. Bus leaves right after Shabbat ends from the CAS parking lot and returns there after the game. Saturday night, Jan 17th - Youth PANOPLY Fundraiser - For Adults of all Ages Game & Auction Night out Save the date for a fun night of Panoply with a HUGE grand prize and amazing items up for auction. Reserve your babysitters now this is a night out that no one will want to miss! CHESSED ALERT: Have you cleaned out your bookshelves yet? It's time for the Children's Book Drive! Annual Children's Chanukah Book Drive December 14th-December 28th CAS Lobby New or gently used children's books (for infants and children through 8th grade) Books donated will benefit the programs of Read to Grow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting early literacy. For more information contact: Sarah Poland Spoland333@yahoo.com
If you would like to celebrate your child's birthday or special accomplishment by sponsoring a special "kiddush" or a Mishna and Hot Cocoa in their honor, please email me at rabbijeiger@hotmail.com If you would like to help support the Youth Department, please visit http://youth.cas-stamford.org/giving for all of our sponsorship opportunities. Shabbat Shalom! Rabbi Jeiger |
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