Orthodox Jews immerse themselves in a natural spring in the hills of Jerusalem in a purification ritual before the start of Yom Kippur, the Jewish holy day of Atonement on October 8, 2008. Most of Israel will come at a standstill from sunset tonight until sunset the following day, with no cars allowed onto the streets as almost all Jews, including the most secular, fast. Getty Images logo Getty Images 14 months ago

Orthodox Jews immerse themselves in a natural spring in the hills of Jerusalem in a purification ritual before the start of Yom Kippur, the Jewish holy day of Atonement on October 8, 2008. Most of Israel will come at a standstill from sunset tonight until sunset the following day, with no cars allowed onto the streets as almost all Jews, including the most secular, fast.

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