Tearing Garments When Seeing the Western Wall on Hanukkah
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Question
If someone sees the Western Wall during Hanukkah, are they required to tear their garments?
Answer
One must tear their garments.
Source
However, during Hanukkah, all the laws of mourning are observed, and one tears their garments according to the law, as explained in Siman 578. Therefore, anyone who sees the site of the Temple must tear their garments.
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