Cave of the Patriarchs (Me'arat Hamachpelah)

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.

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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.

Jewish Hebron hit hard by COVID-19 but moving forward

Even heroes need heroes. The pioneering Jewish community of Hebron looks toward future projects while dealing with today’s challenges.

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.

Purchase the Land or Conquer?

Purchase the Land or Take by Force? (Chayei Sarah 2020)

Baruch Gordon looks at Avraham's purchase of the Cave of the Patriarchs. "Why purchase what G-d already promised to Avraham?"

Prayer at Tomb of the Patriarchs for Trump's success

Heads of Judea and Samaria local authorities will hold prayer at Tomb of Patriarchs in Hebron for Trump's success in upcoming election.

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.

Smotrich: Make Cave of Patriarchs accessible immediately

Yamina MK Bezalel Smotrich calls on Defense Minister Gantz to implement decision to make Hebron holy site disabled accessible without delay.

Gantz praised for Cave of the Patriarchs accessibility decision

Decision pages way for renovations at Cave of the Patriarchs to allow disabled people to visit the holy site in Hebron.

'Advance renovations at the Cave of the Patriarchs'

Defense Min. Benny Gantz orders advancement of plans to make Cave of the Patriarchs accessible to handicapped and disabled individuals.

Hagia Sophia is a mosque. And the Temple Mount and Hevron?

UNESCO has politely asked Erdogan to rethink his decision on Hagia Sofia. How easy it was for them to say Rachel's Tomb is a mosque. Op-ed.

Tourism Ministry budgets 2.5 million for Cave of the Patriarchs

Tourism Ministry working to redirect funds for the purpose of making ancient site accessible to all.

PA blasts prayer restrictions in Cave of the Patriarchs

PA accuses Israel of violating freedom of worship following restrictive measures decided upon in the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Cave of the Patriarchs to reopen

Cave of the Patriarchs reopens following coronavirus lockdowns - but the number of visitors will be limited.

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Expropriation order signed to renovate Cave of Patriarchs

Project to include constructing elevator near Cave of Patriarchs and access path to enable disabled access from parking lot to site plaza.

PA warns against annexation in Judea and Samaria

PA livid over green light given by A-G for works to make Cave of the Patriarchs more accessible.

Live: Shacharit and Hallel at Tomb of the Patriarchs

Watch the festive prayer with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, and Rabbi Uriel Seaied.

PA claims Israel fabricates Islamic stabbings despite video

PA denies attempted stabbing seen in video at Cave of Patriarchs checkpoint when Islamic operative attempted to smuggle knife inside.

South Korean tourists visited the Cave of the Patriarchs

Footage from security cameras shows that the group entered the Jewish prayer area around 9:30 a.m. a week ago Thursday.

Watch: Attempted stabbing attack at Cave of the Patriarchs

Terrorist attempts to stab policeman at Hevron holy site.

'Move forward without Palestinian Authority's approval'

MK Ayelet Shaked urges Knesset committee to approve making Cave of the Patriarchs accessible, even without Palestinian Authority's approval.

Likud MK urges return of status quo in Hevron

MK Sharren Haskel says changes to immunity have led to ban on MKs, ministers, entering Hall of Isaac, demands return to status quo.

Didn't help build Jerusalem? Now's your chance to build Hevron

You can beautify Hevron and honor the original Fathers and Mothers.

What is it like living opposite the Cave of the Patriarchs?

Shir-el Ben-Shushan sees the Cave of the Patriarchs every day from her window but is still excited by her great privilege.

'Every house purchased here is bringing life back to Hevron'

Arutz Sheva speaks to Aryeh Gottlieb, a new resident to Hevron.

'We live here 40 years and now we are 90 families in Hevron'

Arutz Sheva speaks to Ruth Himzi, founding member of the Jewish community in Hevron.

'In the beginning we had to live in the army compound'

Exclusive interview with Rabanit Miriam Levinger, one of the first Jewish residents to return to Hevron.

'We are approached daily by Arabs who want to sell their homes'

Chairman of 'Harchivi Mekom Aholech,' speaks about the endless houses for sale in Hevron and the current campaign

Continuing in the path of our Patriarchs

The people of Hevron invite the public: "Take part in redeeming a new building in the city of our forefathers"

Hevron: Where an elevator is not just an elevator

Transport Ministry provides free shuttle to Cave of Patriarchs

Hevron Sukkot events receive boost from Transport Ministry; significant increase in visitors compared to last year.

Ben Shapiro visits Cave of the Patriarchs

“It was closed to Jews for 700 years under Muslim rule. Since 1967 it is open to everyone," American political commentator writes.

PA: Closure of Cave of Patriarchs on Sukkot is a 'provocation'

PA official calls on Arabs to come out in large numbers to the Cave of the Patriarchs to protest Israel's decision to close it for Sukkot.

Cave of the Patriarchs - accessible by Passover?

Blue and White leader promises: Cave of the Patriarchs to be made accessible by Passover.

PA condemns closure of Cave of Patriarchs on Yom Kippur

PA official says Israeli decision to close the Cave of the Patriarchs on Yom Kippur is "a blatant attack on Muslims".

Watch: Selichot at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Selichot services ahead of Yom Kippur attended by the Chief Rabbis of Israel and Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu.

Shaked: Make Cave of the Patriarchs accessible - without deals

'We should not be making deals with murderer who serves as Hevron mayor,' former Justice Min. Shaked says.

Watch: Selichot at Cave of the Patriarchs

Cave in Hevron filled to the max as Israeli singers Kobi Peretz and Ben Snof lead selichot prayers.

Pencil case, notebook, and knife: Arrested in Hevron

15-year-old Muslim arrested near Cave of Patriarchs after knife discovered in backpack.

PA outraged over Netanyahu's planned visit to Hevron

PA angry as PM prepares to visit Cave of the Patriarchs for ceremony in memory of 1929 Arab riots.

'Who's in charge of the Cave of the Patriarchs?'

MK Gideon Sa'ar protests negotiating with PA on how, when, whether to make Cave of the Patriarchs handicapped-accessible.