Wednesday, October 8th, 2008...6:43 pm
Israel shuts down for Yom Kippur
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel came to a virtual standstill at sundown Wednesday as Jews across the country began observing Yom Kippur, the holiest day of their calendar.The somber holiday caps the “Days of Awe,” a 10-day period of soul searching that began with the Jewish New Year. more@Associated Press
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