If one first views other destroyed cities of Judah, does one need to tear again when subsequently viewing Jerusalem?
Synopsis
Tearing is not repeated for other cities of Judah upon subsequent viewing, but Jerusalem always receives a separate tearing regardless of prior tears for other cities.
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How far from Jerusalem must one be when viewing the destroyed cities before being obligated to tear one's garments?
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How should the tearing be performed physically — with what hand position, standing or sitting, and how much of the garment must be torn?
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