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open for business. Aleph Shotare Godol, inform the Aleph Shotare Katone. (Aleph Shotare Godol does so. Aleph Godol raps the gavel once and all are seated.) Closing Ceremony Alephs around the world use the following ritual to close chapter, council, regional and International business meetings. Aleph Godol: Aleph S’gan, the business of this meeting is ended. What say you? Aleph S’gan: (Rises) Let us go forth into the world and practice the principles of Patriotism and Judaism, those principles of honor that we preach here. (Aleph S’gan is seated.) Aleph Godol: Aleph Mazkir, the business of this meeting is ended. What say you? Aleph Mazkir: (Rises) Let us go forth into the world and show that the things Patriotism and Judaism stand for are the things we value most. Let us manifest in our lives kindly deeds, unselfishness and a desire to serve. Aleph Godol: Aleph Kohen Godol, you will lead us in prayer. (Raps gavel three times, all rise