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Tens of Thousands of Jews Gather for Traditional Blessing in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM — Tens of thousands of people gathered at the holiest Jewish prayer site in Jerusalem on Tuesday for the traditional priestly bles...

Tens of Thousands of Jews Gather for Traditional Blessing in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM — Tens of thousands of people gathered at the holiest Jewish prayer site in Jerusalem on Tuesday for the traditional priestly bles...

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