In the Jewish year, today is fast day in remembrance of the Roman Army breaking through Jerusalem's walls - 2000 years ago. Now we begin a three week period of lamentations, till Tisha BeAv, the day when the Temple was destroyed. During these three weeks we avoid fiestas and festivities, some people sit on the floor in the synagogue to show their humbleness. We should not be fasting: the Romans are gone, Rome has been sacked many times and Africans live among its ruins, while we are steadily rebuilding our country and the Temple.
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