Cave of the Patriarchs

Shabbat Hebron - despite the war

Large crowds are expected to visit Hebron this Shabbat to read the Torah portion regarding Abraham's purchase of the Cave of the Patriarchs in the cave itself.

MK Sukkot:

'Take back the Cave of the Patriarchs for Jews'

The Knesset Subcommittee on Judea and Samaria toured Hebron in preparation for the Shabbat where the portion regarding the Cave is read.

The Cave of the Patriarchs: What's really inside?

OU Israel publishes special video detailing the history of Me'arat Hamachpelah, the Cave of the Patriarchs, and the ancient gems of the holy city of Hebron, and why it is so important to the Jewish people. Watch.

Chayei Sarah:

The sacred body returns to Earth

Are we bodies with souls or souls in bodies? This is not a question about how we will die but about how we live.

Last day as Defense Minister:

Gallant approves roofing project for Cave of the Patriarchs

Just before leaving his position, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant approved a project that will provide relief from the heat during the summer and rain during the winter at the holy site.

For success of US elections

Republicans in Israel Chair. leads prayer in Hebron

At the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, a crowd gathers to hold prayers dedicated to the success of Tuesday's US elections.

Live from Hebron:

Festive holiday prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu joins Sukkot festival morning prayers at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, calling for the IDF's victory and the return of the hostages. Watch.

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Hand grenade explodes at Cave of the Patriarchs

IDF defines incident as "arms play," noting it could have ended in a major disaster. Incident is under official investigation.

Hebron:

Arab woman planning to carry out stabbing attack arrested

Security forces in Judea and Samaria arrested a 50-year-old Palestinian Arab woman, who admitted that she was planning to carry out a stabbing attack in the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Stabbing attack foiled in Hebron

A woman being checked by Border Police was found to be concealing a knife in her bag.

PA displeased with Jewish visitors at Judaism's holiest sites

The PA Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs said that Jewish visits to the Temple Mount were 'attacks' on the site and that Israel was attempting to take control of the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

Son of legendary photographer:

'It was not a profession but a national mission'

Danny Elinson talks about his father Gershon's contribution to strengthening Jewish presence in the Cave of the Patriarchs: 'Everybody knew him, even the Arabs who saved him after he was injured in a terrorist stabbing attack.'

'Jewish history began here'

Passover in Hebron in the shadow of war

Arutz Sheva spoke with Dr. Noam Arnon, the spokesman of the Jewish community in Hebron, who says that despite increased security tensions, the city is still a popular destination during the holiday.

Son of colonel fallen in Intifada injured in Gaza

Dror Weinberg was killed in action responding to a terrorist attack during the Second Intifada. Now, his son Ori has been seriously wounded in Gaza.

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Prayer with families of the hostages at Me'arat Hamachpelah

Families of hostages and fallen soldiers gather at the Cave of the Patriarchs to call out to G-d ahead of 'Shabbat Hebron.'

Video: Festive prayer service at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Festive holiday prayers, with songs of thanks, music, and dancing, are held at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

Live: Holiday music festival in Hebron

The free festival features tours, music, and entrance to areas of the Cave of the Patriarchs normally closed to Jews.

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The AFJS video from Hebron which angered Arabs

AFJS posts video featuring tour of the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron. Some Arabs upset: The site is in "Palestine".

First Publication:

Inauguration of Cave of the Partiarchs elevator delayed

Opening of elevator to make Hebron holy site disabled-accessible pushed off from this week after Minister Gallant seeks to attend.

Watch: Independence Day flyover at the Cave of the Patriarchs

'IAF flyover here is another sign of our sovereignty in Kiryat Arba-Hebron,' Kiryat Arba-Hebron Council head Eliyahu Libman says.

Becoming a Jew

My encounters in the Holy Land turned me away from assimilation.Op-ed.

Army Commander:

'Attack on soldier won't hurt IDF ties with Hebron Jews'

After an Israeli citizen attacked a soldier in Hebron over the weekend the commander charged with the region addresses the city's residents

Baruch Goldstein:

Broadcaster apologizes for apparent justification of murders

28 years later, controversy over what really happened is still very much alive.

Shabbat in Hebron:

Soldier submits complaint against attacker

Soldier's father decries attempt to defame tens of thousands of Jews.

The Parsha and Current Events: The tenth test

We Jews are Hashem’s chosen people! And Avraham spoke the plain, fundamental truth which all humanity, even Biden, must accept.

Hebron and Jewish memory

Shabbat Chayei Sarah testifies to the enduring power of the Jewish connection to our promised land. Op-ed.

Hamas calls for Muslim to prevent Jewish takeover of Hebron site

Hamas MP calls on Muslims to come en masse to Cave of the Patriarchs on Eid al-Adha to prevent 'Judiazation' of the holy site.

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First time: IAF flies over Hebron on Independence Day

Yamina party hails IAF flyover of the Cave of the Patriarchs, where the Jewish people's ancestors are buried, on Israel's birthday.

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Prayers at the Cave of the Patriarchs, with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Festive holiday prayers, with song and music, are held at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu.

Terror victim: I punched the terrorist in the face

Man who was stabbed near Cave of the Patriarchs recounts physical struggle with terrorist who tried to murder him.

Haaretz publisher: Shalhevet Pass' parents to blame for murder

"Shalhevet was killed because of her parents' irresponsibility in thinking they could raise children in a war zone," wrote Amos Schocken.

Hebron Governor: Herzog's visit 'a declaration of war'

PA blasts President Herzog's participation in Hanukkah candle lighting in the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Left-wing activists protest Pres. candle-lighting in Hebron

Police prevent left-wing activists from approaching Cave of the Patriarchs as Pres. Herzog lights first candle of Hanukkah at holy site.

Haaretz blasts Israel's new President for planned Hebron visit

Hebron symbolizes 'ugliness and cruelty of the occupation, and settlers' violence and domineering,' Haaretz claims.

Appeal against Cave of the Patriarchs accessibility rejected

Supreme Court rejects Hebron's Arab municipality's appeal, says holy site should have been made accessible long ago.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu praises activity at Cave of the Patriarchs

The institutions of the Cave of the Patriarchs launch a mass mobilization campaign and call on the people of Israel to become partners.

Can we pass the mentsch test?

Take a good look at how Abraham acts and perhaps add to your score on the entrance exam to the World to Come.

Less than 10% of Israel's holy sites are disabled-friendly

Among the sites that are not accessible: Western Wall, Tomb of the Patriarchs, Cave of the Prophet Elijah.

CHAYEI SARAH 5782

The final test

Why should Abraham purchase the burial cave for Sarah if G-d has already promised the land to him?

Minister Kahana invites Emirati counterpart to Hebron

Minister of Religious Affairs visits Dubai, meets the Emirati Minister of Tolerance, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak.

Rabbi Eliyahu's blessings at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Safed Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu attends Selichot prayers at Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

Knife-wielding youth arrested in Hebron

Border Police arrest youth who attempted to bring knife into the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Joint List MKs in Hebron: All this belongs to the Palestinians

MKs from Joint List visit Hebron to gather information against Israeli policy, which they will pass on to international organizations.

Work commences on making Cave of the Patriarchs accessible

After years of legal wrangling and political obstacles, construction has begun & should be complete within 6 months.

Gantz stops accessibility work at Cave of the Patriarchs

Defense Minister orders last-minute delay in work to make Hebron holy site accessible to the disabled days before work was to start.

Gantz approves Cave of the Patriarchs accessibility

Defense Minister approves immediate implementation of renovation of the Cave of the Patriarchs to make the site disabled accessible.

Approval to make Cave of Patriarchs accessible - within 2 weeks

Provision of construction permit has been waiting for Defense Minister's signature, letter from top aide says.

Knesset holds hearing over frozen Cave of the Patriarchs work

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee demands answers after Arutz Sheva reports Gantz froze work to make holy site disabled accessible.

Court approves Cave of Patriarchs accessibility renovation

Supreme Court rejects petition against construction to make Hebron holy site accessible to disabled people.

Watch: Jonathan Pollard visits Cave of the Patriarchs

Ex-spy visits one of Judaism's holiest sites for Passover holiday, one of the few days the entire site is open to Jews.

Thousands visit historic Hebron site

Hall of Isaac and Rebecca opens to Jews in honor of the Passover holiday. 'There's room for everyone at the Cave of the Patriarchs.'

'Absurd: Waiting for a terrorist's approval'

Ahead of court decision on making Cave of the Patriarchs accessible, MK Halevi: 'Court should have required us to make place accessible.'

Terrorist neutralized after trying to stab officers in Hebron

Border Police officers neutralize a terrorist armed with a knife who tried to stab fighters at the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Budget for disabled access to Patriarchs Cave still not approved

Project has green light to proceed, but ministries have yet to apportion budget. Fears that Supreme Court could still halt it.

Whose 'ancestral homeland'?

Abraham’s tests are our reassurance and proofs. Erekat's claims of an 'ancestral homeland' are as false as those Abraham faced.

Redeeming homes in Hebron, the City of our Forefathers

Learn about the spiritually significant & highly discreet work of an organization that is redeeming Hebron for the Jewish People.

'Let us go up and possess the land'

Abraham's negotiations in Hevron are a lesson for the future.

Watch: Sukkot prayers at Tomb of Patriarchs

This year, Hebron is coming to the people during Israel's lockdown.

Permit approved for Cave of the Patriarchs accessibility project

Civil Administration approves permit to make Cave of the Patriarchs accessible to disabled people after years of struggle.

Why is Gantz delaying the approved Hebron accessibility project?

The leftist NGO claiming the project will harm the site asked to see how disabled reach the Tower of London - except they don't. Op-ed.