Rachel's Tomb

Jews Go On the Offensive on the Temple Mount

Yishai to Bennett: Stop Attacking Us

Yachad chief responds after Jewish Home head calls his party 'superfluous,' says it's the only right-wing party.

MK Ben-Dahan: Connect Rachel's Tomb to Jerusalem

Jerusalem Municipality should be put in charge of services to popular site, says Dep. Religious Services Minister.

Watch: Hundreds Pray at Rachel's Tomb

Prayers, song in Bethlehem as worshippers gather to mark anniversary of biblical matriarch's death.

11 Heshvan: Mother Rachel and Building Jewish Nature

Thousands to Attend 'Yahrtzeit' Prayer at Rachel's Tomb

Police and Border Guards will be on duty to ensure that Jews are able to celebrate the Yahrzeit of Mother Rachel Monday and Tuesday.

Border Policeman Injured in Bomb Attack at Rachel's Tomb

Incident occurred as dozens of Palestinian rioters hurled rocks, molotov cocktails at security forces stationed at holy site.

Bethlehem Terrorists Try to Set IDF Pillbox on Fire

Soldiers use riot dispersal gear against approximately ten suspects in arson at Rachel's Tomb.

Border Policemen Injured in Rock-Throwing Attack

Two Border Police hurt, one with moderate wounds, at Rachel's Tomb, as tensions rise after elimination of terrorists in Jenin.

Rachel's Tomb Hit By 200 Terror Attacks in 2013

Attacks on ancient tomb of Jewish matriarch Rachel discussed in Knesset, 119 explosives thrown at site last year.

Thousands at Rachel's Tomb for Anniversary of Matriarch's Death

Jews by the thousands pray at Rachel's Tomb.

Tens of Thousands of Children to Pray for Rain, Health

Next Monday, schoolchildren all over Israel will join together in mass prayer, in a major event organized by the Mibereishit organization.

Rachel's Tomb: 290 Firebombs and IEDs in 6 Months

Knesset discusses security measures at holy site, will consider building a roof over the compound.

Police Officer Hurt in Jerusalem Arab Rioting, 2 Bombs Found

Police were busy in Jerusalem and along the city's outskirts on Monday. One officer hurt in Silwan riots, two bombs found at city's edge.

PA Arab Teen Wounded Near Rachel's Tomb

15-year-old Arab teen wounded by bullet after Arabs attack security forces near Rachel's Tomb.

Rabbis’ Plea as Terrorists Attack Jewish Worshipers

Rabbis pleads for protection of Jewish worshipers as terrorists launch assault on Rachel’s Tomb.

50 Arabs Attack Rachel's Tomb

About 50 Arabs hurled pipe bombs, fire bombs and rocks at security forces. One soldier lightly hurt.

‘Imma Rachel’ Memorial Outdraws Rabin Event By a Landslide

Less than 25,000 people gathered to remember Rabin in Tel Aviv Saturday night while more than 70,000 prayed at Rachel’s Tomb.

Tens of Thousands Celebrate at Rachel's Tomb

Tens of thousands of people arrived at Rachel’s Tomb on Saturday night for the annual celebration of her life.

Over 13,000 at Rachel’s Tomb as Celebrations Begin

More than 13,000 have already visited Rachel’s Tomb in honor of the Biblical matriarch’s passing; more to come.

Preparing Security for the Anniversary of Mother Rachel's Death

A Knesset delegation visited Rachel's Tomb on Wednesday to work out security details for the anniversary of the matriarch's death.

Spiritual Summer Lectures at Rachel's Tomb

Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation adjoining Rachel's tomb invites the public to enjoy Torah talks and a supperette at the site.

Festive Symposium at Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachel's Tomb

Next week a long tradition will be marked with a symposium at the house “filled with the spirit of Rachel Imeinu,” next to Rachel's Tomb.

Terror Victim to be Remembered at Rachel's Tomb

An event on Tuesday and Wednesday at Rachel’s Tomb will include a memorial to terror victim Sara Blaustein, who visited the site every week.

Arabs Riot at Rachel's Tomb

Local Arabs hurled rocks at Jews who came to pray at the holy site.

Cave of Machpela, Rachel's Tomb 'Won't Be Neglected'

Ministerial Committee for Heritage Program approves 13 projects at cost of NIS 72.5M.

Is Israel Conceding Rachel's Tomb as PA Heritage Site?

The PA wants UNESCO to declare the Patriarchs’ Cave and Rachel’s Tomb as its heritage sites. Israel is excluding them from its own list.

Tens of Thousands Visit 'Mother Rachel's Tomb

Tens of thousands of people came to visit Rachel’s Tomb. "Rachel is everyone’s mother and we have come to visit our mother."

The Link between Rachel’s Tomb, Rabbi Eliyahu and Terror

Rabbi Eliyahu began to feel weak after the 2008 terrorist attack at Mercaz HaRav, after he canceled plans to pray at Rachel’s Tomb.

MK Warns IDF Not Ready for Matriarch Rachel's Yahrzeit

MK Eldad says a curfew must be placed on Bethlehem area near Rachel's Tomb on Tuesday.

PA Plan: Use UN to Cement Claims to Jewish Holy Sites

The PA plans to use anticipated membership in UN committee to make claims on Jewish holy sites in Judea, Samaria.

Biblical Art Exhibit Near the Tomb of Mother Rochel

Oil paintings by the Ellen Lapidus Stern at Beit Bnei Rachel, adjacent to the Tomb of Rachel.

Israel Suspends its Cooperation with UNESCO

Israel to stop working with UN organization after it declares Rachel’s Tomb to be a mosque.

UNESCO Erases Israeli Protests from Rachel's Tomb Protocol

Netanyahu attacks UNESCO decision to recognize Rachel’s Tomb as a mosque as an “absurd” attempt to “detach Nation of Israel from its heritage.”

Special Bus Service Taking Worshipers to Rachel's Tomb

The 11th of Cheshvan is the yarhzeit for Rachel, the Biblical Matriarch. Special bus service ferries thousands to her tomb 'on the way to Efrata'.

Abbas Warns of ‘Holy War’ over Rachel’s Tomb

PA warns of “holy war” over the 3,500-year-old Rachel’s Tomb in Bethlehem. Muslims claim it's a mosque, although Islam is barely 1,300 years old.

Tens of Thousands Pray in Memory Of Matriarch Rachel

Tens of thousands of Jews prayed at Rachel’s Tomb (Kever Rachel) at Bethlehem Wednesday night and Thursday, 3,600 years after her death.

Shalit's Scroll at Rachel's Tomb

Worshippers introduce a Torah scroll written in the merit of Gilad Shalit in a festive ceremony at the Tomb of Rachel.