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''Next year in Jerusalem'' as holy days start; Mideast turmoil affects Passover rites; area Jews share prayers and pain.

Publication: The Washington Times
Publication Date: 28-MAR-02 		Format: Online - approximately 725 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: ''Next year in Jerusalem'' as holy days start; Mideast turmoil affects Passover rites; area Jews share prayers and pain.(METROPOLITAN)

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Byline: Guy Taylor, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

At sundown yesterday, Jewish people throughout the metropolitan area and around the world began celebrating Passover - an eight-day holy period involving symbols and gatherings commemorating the exodus of Jewish slaves from ancient Egypt.

In the hours leading up to the Seder, the holiday's opening ritual, rabbis from major Jewish congregations in the District said Passover is special this year - perhaps more so than any other year - given the recent increase in turmoil in the Middle East.

"This year, like no other year in my memory, the Jewish people are under attack and ... Passover has to have special...

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