Av 26, 5777, 8/18/2017
Cave of Machpelah Hevron celebrates 50 years with star-studded gala eventWatch a clip with footage from the Six Day War, and join performers and MKs at a gala event on Thursday - at the Cave of the Patriarchs. Secrets of the Cave of MachpelaA new video shares first-hand account of a visit to the cave itself, where bones and artifacts from First Temple times were discovered. Stabbing thwarted at Hevron's Cave of MachpelahTerrorist found with a knife in his possession ahead of an attack at holy site in Hevron. Knife-wielding Arab arrested next to Cave of MachpelahAlert Border Police question 19-year-old walking by holy site in Hevron, find a knife on his person. Terrorist shot trying to stab at Cave of MachpelahFemale terrorist pulls knife on Border Police in Hevron, but they get the jump on her and shoot her. Four wounded in car ramming, two in stabbingArab terrorists run down officers near Ma'ale Adumim, female Arab terrorist stabs soldier in Hevron, as well as Arab who tried to stop her. Chief Rabbi goes to strengthen HevronRabbi Lau meets with Cave of Machpelah heads to discuss ways to boost hold over the ancient site, strengthens Hevron/Kiryat Arba Jews. Hevron mourns Genadi Kofman 30 days laterFriends honor terror victim who 'helped without excuses,' 30 days after he passed following 3-week struggle for life. 'The sniper from Hevron' strikes againTerrorist who shot female soldier Sunday likely the same elusive gunman who struck thrice previously, once fatally, leaving 'no traces.' Netanyahu: We've been here 4,000 years; terror can't defeat usPM responds to death of terror victim, gets rebuffed by Hevron Likud head: 'enough words, time for action. Start by coming to visit.' Cave of Machpelah victim dies of his wounds 3 weeks laterStabbing attack victim Ganedi Kofman succumbs to his serious wounds after close to a month hanging between life and death.Cave of Machpelah stab victim stabilizes slightlyGanedi Kofman, stabbed in heart, lungs and other organs, stabilizes but remains in life-threatening danger; wife asks public to pray. Hevron stabbing victim's wife appeals for prayersMan stabbed by Arab terrorist outside Cave of Machpelah still in life-threatening danger, wife asks to pray lighting Hanukkah candles. Stabbing thwarted at Cave of MachpelahArab terrorist neutralized while attempting stabbing in Hevron, at grave of Jewish patriarchs and matriarchs. PA Drops UNESCO Kotel Bid - PartiallyPA backs down on claiming Kotel as a Muslim site, but is still trying to claim Cave of Machpelah and Rachel's Tomb. Watch: Pop Star Sarit Hadad Prays With 10,000 Women in HevronFamous singer gives moving performance in ancient Judean city, visits Cave of Machpelah and grave of Avner as well as new museum. Watch: Thousands Pray in Hevron Before Yom Kippur4,000 Karliner hassidim recited the selihot prayers at the ancient Cave of Machpelah in an emotional service. Violent Arab Riots in Hevron Wound IDF SoldierMass riots outside Cave of Machpelah hurl a hail of rocks, leave soldier lightly wounded in leg, in what has become Purim tradition. Stabbing by Arab Woman Thwarted in HevronAttack on soldier at Cave of Machpelah stopped, after heavily armed terror cell in northern Samaria nabbed overnight by hareidi brigade. Watch: Thousands Celebrate Sukkot in HevronArutz Sheva caught all the action as thousands of Jews listened to music and danced in front of the Cave of Machpelah. Hevron's Jews: We Expected Better TreatmentJews will only be allowed into the Yitzchak Hall of the Cave of Patriarchs on Yom Kippur Eve, not on Yom Kippur itself. Torah Scroll Waits for Pollard At Cave of MachpelahShaul Halfon dedicated a Torah scroll for Pollard's release three years ago, slams US administration's 'blind hate' of Israel. Great Celebrations in Hevron - Pictures & VideoMasses of Jews visit Hevron's Cave of Machpelah, give support to Jewish residents following the murder on Passover eve. Video: Arab Vandalizes Cave of Machpelah MezuzaSecurity footage clearly shows the vandal in action. Again: Cave of Machpelah Mezuzah Torn OutThe desecration was caught on security camera footage and suspects were detained. Hevron: Muslim Worshippers Desecrate Jewish Holy SiteTomb of the Patriarchs is Judaism's second holiest site. Min. Piron: Hevron Still on List for School TripsEducation Minister tells Arutz Sheva he thinks Hevron should not be preferred over other sites. Border Policewoman Thwarts StabbingArab woman tried to enter the Cave of Machpela with 3 knives, intended to stab a policeman. Singer Calls for Messiah in Hevron AppearanceAmir Benayoun sings his hit 'Standing at the Gate,' directed at the Messiah, outside Cave of Machpelah. A First: Flag Dance at Hevron, TooHevron joins Jerusalem in the annual Rikudegalim celebrating their liberation from enemy hands. Islamists: Bennett 'Defiled' Cave of PatriarchsAl Aqsa Foundation unhappy with Bayit Yehudi tour of Hevron. Bennett in Hevron: This is Where It all BeganMachpela House, which has been closed for a year, was opened up for the MKs. Thousands at Hevron Celebrate ‘Avraham’s Purchase’Approximately 15,000 Jews flooded Hevron on the Sabbath, when the Torah reading opens with Avraham’s purchase of the Patriarchs Cave. Torah Lights: Where Was Mother Sarah?Torah insights from Efrat, Gush Etzion, in the Judean hills. Video: Simchat Torah Dancing at Cave of the Patriarchs Main HallFor the first time in many years the Yitzchak Hall in Hebron was open for Jews on the night after Simchat Torah. Watch the 2nd Night Hakafot Hevron Arabs Rampage in Funeral, Attack JewsFour Arabs died in a traffic accident near Kiryat Arba. The funeral turned into an attack on Jewish motorists. Photo Essay in Hevron: ‘Let Jews Live Here’Thousands of Jews are visiting Hevron during Passover and signing a petition demanding that Jews be allowed to live in a home they bought. Fire in Machpela CaveCave was emptied of worshipers for 30 minutes as Border Police put out the blaze. No one hurt, no serious damage. Gov’t ‘Rains Out’ Jews from Patriarchs’ CaveHeavy rains forced Jews out of the Patriarchs’ Cave in Hevron on the Sabbath because of lack of government funds for maintenance. Hevron Police Chief: Cave of Patriarchs is Israel's Foundation"Our primary goal is that not only Jews from Diaspora but also residents of Israel will flock to this holy site." Video & Photo Essay: Hevron Festival Draws ThousandsShlomo Katz, Yishai Lapidot, Yosef Chaim Shwekey and more were on hand at the annual 2-day Hevron Sukkot Festival. Video: 500 Women Pray for Jonathan Pollard in HevronEsther Pollard leads moving prayer service in the Cave of the Patriarchs for the release of Jonathan Pollard and for the strength of Israel. |
