Record crowds celebrate Abraham’s purchase of Hebron; festival marred by “fringe elements”
Over 35,000 Jews came to Hebron to celebrate Abraham’s purchase of Hebron but the joyous atmosphere that was marred by several incidents of hooliganism.
Tens of thousands expected in Hebron to mark Shabbat Chaye Sarah at Cave of Patriarchs
This Shabbat, tens of thousands of people are expected to converge on Hebron and its adjacent sister city, Kiryat Arba to celebrate the purchase of the Machpelah Cave of the Patriarchs described in the Bible. This week Jews around the world are reading the Torah portion of Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1–25:18) describing the purchase of […]
The Ibrahim Accords Come to Hebron
A short story based on the weekly Torah portion tells of Avraham, an old Yemenite Jew, who comes to pray at the Cave of the Patriarchs. He meets a group of Emirati businessmen who have come to the holy site for the very same reason. A product of political progress, the men discover that the Abraham Accords are bringing a prophetic reality that emanates from the ancient cave.
Record 40,000 Jews Gather in Hebron to Celebrate Rebirth of City
A record crowd at the annual gathering signals a period of rebirth for the City of the Patriarchs.
Temple Mount Closed For Jewish Holidays
Rosh Hashanah begins Sunday evening and ends Tuesday evening. The second day of the Jewish holiday coincides with the Arabic Hijri New Year. Though not considered a major Muslim holiday, the Israel Police has decided that Hijri takes precedence over the Jewish holiday and have closed the Temple Mount to Jews.
Muslims Desecrate Mezzuzot at Cave of the Patriarchs
When Jews were excluded from the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron on a day of Muslim prayer, Mezuza scrolls were stolen and desecrated.
Hebron Residents Name Buildings After Matriarchs Rachel and Leah
A group of 15 Jewish families in Hebron took up residence in two buildings situated near the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs (Ma’arat HaMachpela) on Monday night, which they have named Beit Rachel (the House of Rachel) and Beit Leah (the House of Leah).
25,000 Expected in Hebron to Celebrate First Jewish Acquisition in Israel
This Shabbat, the 1,000 Jewish residents of Hebron will host 25,000 of their brethren who are coming to hear the reading of the portion of the Torah dealing with Abraham’s purchase of the Machpelah Cave as a burial place for Sarah.
Hebron Jews Retake Beit Hamchpela in Response to Shabbat Massacre in Samaria
The Jewish settlers have occupied the building before in the past, but have been evicted twice, in 2009 and 2015.
UNESCO Likely to Declare Cave of Patriarchs “Palestinian World Heritage Site”
The PA claims the site is in danger of destruction by the “occupying force,” citing a number of Israeli moves including the erection of a concrete casting at the site as proof.
