Fasts & Mourning · Selichot Order and Structure
When viewing the Temple first (arriving from the desert route) and then Jerusalem, how much additional tearing is required?
One tears a full handbreath for the Temple, then adds a small increment when subsequently viewing Jerusalem, with the size of the additional tear varying by opinion.
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