Why exactly did the Jews sprinkle ashes on their heads & tear their robes & wear

Question: Why exactly did the Jews sprinkle ashes on their heads & tear their robes & wear sackcloth!?!?

could someone give me reference to a site that gives details as to why they did this as a form of mourning & disgrace!?

or if you know; you could tell me!?!?

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

It was an age old tradition to show mourning, regreat, and/or repentance!. Go to biblegateway!.com and you can do a keyword search!. The high preist could never do this because that would mean that God could not solve all problems!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

The tearing of robes was actually commanded against in Leviticus I think, but it was a culturally ingrained thing!.Www@QuestionHome@Com