Tens of thousands of visitors expected in the Jewish community of Hevron this Sabbath will be walking on streets cleaned up by children in preparation for the annual Torah reading that recounts the forefather Abraham’s purchase of the Patriarchs’ Cave for the burial of his wife, Sarah.
The Torah reading is called “The Life of Sarah," named after the first two significant words of the portion that is read by Jews around the world.
The Torah reading is called “The Life of Sarah," named after the first two significant words of the portion that is read by Jews around the world.