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Cave of the Patriarchs:

Supreme Court dismisses Waqf petition

The judges rejected the petition against the expropriation of space in the cave courtyard. President Yitzhak Amit ruled that the project responds to an essential public need to prevent flooding and to improve freedom of worship.

Supreme Court dismisses Waqf petition

Hebron:

Bonfire sparks controversy, council head is not apologizing

Hebron Council head responds to burning of terror flags during Lag Ba'omer, saying that Israel has 'woken up' and any attempt to revive Arab nationalist aspirations will be uprooted at its source.

Bonfire sparks controversy, council head is not apologizing

Smotrich in Hebron:

'We’re determined to win, praying for success'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at the Religious Zionism movement’s central Lag Ba'Omer bonfire at the foot of the Cave of the Patriarchs: "We are determined to defeat Iran."

'We’re determined to win, praying for success'

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Zionist yeshiva students celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in Hebron

Religious Zionist students, Mercaz Harav Yeshiva Dean, Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, and the Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Arba, Rabbi Avraham Schwartz, celebrate Lag Ba'Omer with a bonfire at the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Zionist yeshiva students celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in Hebron

Cabinet moves to change legal statuses in Judea and Samaria

The cabinet approved a series of significant decisions affecting the settlements that change the legal and civil reality in Judea and Samaria, led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Cabinet moves to change legal statuses in Judea and Samaria

Cave of the Patriarchs utilities shifted to Israeli control

For the first time in decades, Israel has taken full control of the site's electricity and water from the Waqf.

Cave of the Patriarchs utilities shifted to Israeli control

New bill proposes: Israeli sovereignty at Cave of the Patriarchs

Unprecedented bill submitted by MK Tzvi Succot proposes applying Israeli sovereignty to the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, with the goal of removing the current restrictions on Jewish visits to the site.

New bill proposes: Israeli sovereignty at Cave of the Patriarchs

Surrounded by Muslims

MK Succot enters area of Cave of Patriarchs closed to Jews

Ahead of Shabbat Chayei Sara, MK Tzvi Succot toured the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, entering the Muslim‑controlled Isaac Hall and calling for full Jewish access and sovereignty over the holy site.

MK Succot enters area of Cave of Patriarchs closed to Jews

Mixed-gender guard shifts at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Religious soldiers from Givati's advanced training course complained they were assigned to guard shifts alongside female Border Police officers, contrary to their religious way of life.

Mixed-gender guard shifts at the Cave of the Patriarchs

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Main Selichot prayers at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Watch the main Selichot ceremony at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

Main Selichot prayers at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Cave of the Patriarchs:

Civil Administration revokes powers from Palestinian Authority

The Civil Administration notified officials in Hebron and the Palestinian Authority that it will advance planning procedures to roof the courtyard of the Cave of the Patriarchs despite PA objections.

Civil Administration revokes powers from Palestinian Authority

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Hallel prayer with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu in Hebron

An emotional service is taking place at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron with the participation of thousands of worshippers.

Hallel prayer with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu in Hebron

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.

Shabbat Hebron - despite the war

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.

'Take back the Cave of the Patriarchs for Jews'

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.

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

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.

The sacred body returns to Earth

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.

Gallant approves roofing project for Cave of the Patriarchs

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.

Republicans in Israel Chair. leads prayer in Hebron

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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.

Festive holiday prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

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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.

Hand grenade explodes at Cave of the Patriarchs

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.

Arab woman planning to carry out stabbing attack arrested

Stabbing attack foiled in Hebron

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

Stabbing attack foiled in Hebron

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.

PA displeased with Jewish visitors at Judaism's holiest sites

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.'

'It was not a profession but a national mission'

'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.

Passover in Hebron in the shadow of war

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.

Son of colonel fallen in Intifada injured 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.'

Prayer with families of the hostages at Me'arat Hamachpelah

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.

Video: Festive prayer service at the Cave of the Patriarchs

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.

Live: Holiday music festival in Hebron

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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".

The AFJS video from Hebron which angered Arabs

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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.

Inauguration of Cave of the Partiarchs elevator delayed

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.

Watch: Independence Day flyover at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Becoming a Jew

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

Becoming a Jew

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

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

Baruch Goldstein:

Broadcaster apologizes for apparent justification of murders

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

Broadcaster apologizes for apparent justification of murders

Shabbat in Hebron:

Soldier submits complaint against attacker

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

Soldier submits complaint against attacker

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.

The Parsha and Current Events: The tenth test

Hebron and Jewish memory

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

Hebron and Jewish memory

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.

Hamas calls for Muslim to prevent Jewish takeover of Hebron 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.

First time: IAF flies over Hebron on Independence Day

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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.

Prayers at the Cave of the Patriarchs, 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.

Terror victim: I punched the terrorist in the face

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.

Haaretz publisher: Shalhevet Pass' parents to blame for murder

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Haaretz blasts Israel's new President for planned Hebron visit

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.

Appeal against Cave of the Patriarchs accessibility rejected

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.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu praises activity at Cave of the Patriarchs

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.

Can we pass the mentsch test?

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.

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

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?

The final test

Minister Kahana invites Emirati counterpart to Hebron

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

Minister Kahana invites Emirati counterpart to Hebron

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.

Rabbi Eliyahu's blessings at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Knife-wielding youth arrested in Hebron

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

Knife-wielding youth arrested in Hebron

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.

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

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.

Work commences on making Cave of the Patriarchs accessible

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 stops accessibility work at Cave of the Patriarchs

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.

Gantz approves Cave of the Patriarchs accessibility

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.

Approval to make Cave of Patriarchs accessible - within 2 weeks

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.

Knesset holds hearing over frozen Cave of the Patriarchs work