Orthodox Jews Perform Kapparot Ritual
Orthodox Jews perform the Kapparot ritual in the city of Asdoth. Kapparot involves whirling a chicken above one's head while reciting a prayer. The belief is that an individual's sins will be transferred to the chicken.
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An Orthodox Jewish man seen performing the Kapparot ritual that involves whirling a chicken above the head in the belief that sins will be transferred to the chicken.
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- id:1476348
- date:25 September 2012
- dimensions:13.33 x 10.00 in. (4000 x 3000 px)
- dpi:300dpi
- file size in memory:34.94 MB
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Orthodox Jews perform the Kapparot ritual in the city of Asdoth. Kapparot involves whirling a chicken above one's head while reciting a prayer. The belief is that an individual's sins will be transferred to the chicken.
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- id:1476348
- date:25 September 2012
- dimensions:13.33 x 10.00 in. (4000 x 3000 px)
- dpi:300dpi
- file size in memory:34.94 MB
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