Posing time

Jom Kippoer

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September 27th 2009
Jom Kippoer is the most important holiday for the Jews. From Rosh Hashana, which took place 10 days ago until today and tomorrow (Jom Kippoer) the Jewish people look back at the year that has passed. On Jom Kippoer the Jews fast for 25 hours. They don't eat, drink, use electricity (incl. watching tv) have sex, wash themselves or drive cars. Cars are not driven by anyone on Jom Kippoer. It is 25 ho ... read more

Middle East » Israel » Haifa District » Haifa

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Following World War II, the British withdrew from their mandate of Palestine, and the UN partitioned the area into Arab and Jewish states, an arrangement rejected by the Arabs. Subsequently, the Israelis defeated the Arabs in a series of wars without... ... read more