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Re:Shimon Peres, former Israeli president, dies aged 93 by JonRB on Wednesday September 28, 2016 @02:45AM (#12595862)
Excuse my ignorance but I am at a loss for what BDE could possibly stand for.
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Re:Shimon Peres, former Israeli president, dies aged 93 by idorosen on Wednesday September 28, 2016 @02:53AM (#12595895)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bereavement_in_Judaism

"Upon receiving the news of the passing, the following blessing is recited:

ברוך (אתה ה' א‑לוהינו מלך העולם,) דיין האמת. Transliteration: Barukh (atah Adonai Eloheinu melekh ha'olam,) dayan ha-emet." (parentheses mine)

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Re:Shimon Peres, former Israeli president, dies aged 93 by emmelaich on Wednesday September 28, 2016 @03:14AM (#12595958)
Google translation:

Blessed (are You, Lord our God,) the true judge.

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