Philadelphia: A city on the brink of chaos
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By Christopher Harper I spent nearly 16 years in Philadelphia. I enjoyed an
occasional trip to watch the Phillies or the Eagles. The museums are
excellent,...
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Yom Kippur?
ReplyDeleteI think the synopsis is only true of Hanukkah, Purim, and Passover.
ReplyDeleteTisha B'Av is the anti-example: They came to kill us; they won; let's fast.
Yom Kippur is not a 'holiday' so much as an obligation.
ReplyDelete(But in any case, the eating comes after sundown when the fasting is done. :) )