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Fuller Aleynu For Siddur Kol Ha'Noar

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Siddur Kol Hano'ar uses a truncated version of the Aleynu prayer. This fuller version uses Reconstructionist wording and can be pasted into Siddur Kol Hano'ar. It is available with and without transliteration.

Print the pdfs onto labels and cut them to size. Peel off the backs and paste the labels onto pages 34 and 82.

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