Israel

The Wailing Wall

Jews were completely barred from Jerusalem except on the day of national mourning for the Temples. The term “Wailing Wall” has historically been used mainly by Christians.

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Hanukkah

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Hanukkah is a relatively minor Jewish holiday in strictly religious terms. However it has attained major cultural significance in North America and elsewhere, especially among secular Jews, due to often occurring around the same time as Christmas during the holiday season.

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Yom Kippur

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During the Days of Awe, a Jew tries to amend their behavior and seek forgiveness for wrongs done against God and against other human beings . At the end of Yom Kippur, one hopes that they have been forgiven by God.