Joseph's Tomb

Military analyst: No need for politics in the IDF

Former IDF spokesperson accuses officer who told his soldiers to 'Return the pride to the Land of Israel' of playing with politics.

Once again: The vandalizing and desecration of Joseph’s Tomb

The repeated Arab assaults on religious sites which the P.A. is supposed to prevent proves that Israel must continue to protect them.Op-ed.

Samaria Brigadier General: 'We are restoring God's promise to His people'

'Land of Israel was 'promised to the descendants of Abraham' says commander in IDF radio transmission to his troops.

Joseph's Tomb renovated in overnight operation

Following multiple break-ins by Arab vandals and shooting attack, Samaria Council carries out special operation to renovate Joseph's Tomb.

Joseph's Tomb vandalized again, two Jews shot

After a second consecutive night of vandalism against one of the holiest sites in Judaism, 2 worshippers were wounded trying to restore it.

After shooting attack: Arabs vandalize Joseph's Tomb

Arab vandals again target Joseph's Tomb in Samaria, filming themselves desecrating Jewish holy site.

Two Hasidim shot while making their way to Joseph's Tomb

Two Hasidim shot and moderately wounded while trying to reach Joseph’s Tomb. The shooters flee.

Two Hasidim shot on way to Joseph's Tomb

'Violation of Joseph's Tomb an affront to entire Jewish nation'

Defense Minister reacts to arson attack on Jewish holy site, vows to ensure no recurrence of such vandalism.

'Antisemitic barbarism at Joseph's Tomb'

Pollard tells Israel National News govt. must annex Joseph's Tomb after holy site set on fire again by Arabs.

Arabs set fire to Joseph's Tomb

Historic holy site damaged again as rioters enter site and set multiple fires. Samaria Council Chief: Restore IDF presence at holy site.

Clashes at Joseph's Tomb

Arabs throw rocks and firebombs at IDF forces securing the entry of Jewish worshipers to Joseph's Tomb.

Did Jacob ever know what the brothers had done to Joseph?

Parents know that there are things about their children and their progeny that they do not wish to be informed about.Is that the case here?

Was Jacob aware of what the brothers had done to Joseph?

At Joseph's Tomb: Prayers for parents of children killed in crash

Samaria head: 'Those who don't want us in Ramle or Acco, don't want us in Samaria or Jerusalem.'

At Joseph's Tomb: Psalms for parents of children killed in crash

Two Border Police fighters lightly wounded in clashes in Shechem

Rioters throw rocks and explosive devices at security forces at Joseph's Tomb. Two fighters lightly wounded.

Over 3,000 visit Joseph's Tomb

In largest visit since start of coronavirus pandemic, over 3,000 Jews visit Joseph's Tomb to mark anniversary of his passing.

'We waited 12 years': The story of Jonathan Pollard's Torah scroll

Esther Pollard tells the story of the Torah scroll she and her husband wrote: 'First time in history that a prisoner wrote a Torah scroll.'

'A 12-year wait': The story of Jonathan Pollard's Torah scroll

Watch: Jonathan Pollard brings his Torah scroll to Joseph's Tomb

'Future generations will use this Torah scroll,' says Pollard at entrance to Joseph's Tomb.

Thousands at Joseph's Tomb in Passover visit

'Joseph's Tomb is still held captive by Israel's enemies,' Samaria head Yossi Dagan says.

Small group allowed to visit Joseph's Tomb

Samaria governor Yossi Dagan leads limited group for upkeep of the site.

2 Breslov hasidim captured sneaking into Joseph's Tomb

The hasidim were transferred to the PA security forces, who handed them to the IDF.

Everything that happened to Joseph happened to Zion

Young Relgious Zionist scholars write on the Land of Israel: 'Why does the midrash compare Joseph's life to the events that occur to Zion?'

150 Israelis pray at Joseph's Tomb in Shechem

Worshipers enter tomb complex under IDF security. Arab rioters throw stones at forces, who respond by firing tear gas.

Monthly visit to Joseph's Tomb cancelled over Coronavirus

Samaria Regional Council chairman: Connecting with our holy sites is important, but health guidelines must be followed.

Bomb found during secured entry into Joseph's Tomb

IDF secures entry of over 1,000 Jews into Joseph's Tomb in Shechem.

Report: IDF soldiers attacked near Joseph's Tomb

Palestinian Arab sources report violent clashes as IDF soldiers secure visit by Jewish worshipers to Joseph's Tomb.

Arabs riot as Jews pray at Joseph's Tomb

Security forces find four homemade explosives at Joseph's Tomb. No one was injured.

More than 1,000 pray at Joseph's Tomb

1,250 worshipers arrive at the Tomb of Joseph for a Selichot prayer service.

Education Ministry to permit student tours of Joseph's Tomb

Ministry of Education adopts IDF ordinance allowing civilian entry into Joseph's Tomb, and will fund student tours there.

Bomb defused, Arabs riot as Jews visit Joseph's Tomb

1,200 Israelis visit Tomb of Joseph in Shechem overnight. IDF forces securing the pilgrimage discover bomb, are attacked by rioters.

Two terrorists eliminated near Joseph's Tomb

Terrorists threw explosives at IDF soldiers securing worshipers at Joseph's Tomb. The forces returned fire, eliminating two terrorists.

PA warns of 'invasion by West Bank Council head'

Palestinian Authority refers to Yossi Dagan as 'head of West Bank Settlers Council', calling Sixth Shechem Conference 'invasion'.

Grenades found in Joseph's Tomb as 1000 Jewish worshippers visit

Terrorists near Joseph's Tomb open fire on IDF soldiers, hurl firebombs and place grenades in tomb complex.

A visit to Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem

Parashat B’reishith and the recreation of the world: G-d gave the Land of Israel to the Jewish People.

New coin commemorates 18th Joseph's Tomb abandonment anniversary

'Abandonment of Shechem is symbolic - they abandoned place out of fear of responsibility. The coin will reach many people and inspire them.'

Thousands visit Joseph's Tomb

Thousands of Jews visit Joseph's Tomb to mark the anniversary of the holy site's abandonment in 2000, and the murder of a Druze soldier.

Violent disturbances at Joseph's Tomb

IDF force securing Jewish worshipers at Joseph's Tomb opens fire at a Palestinian Arab vehicle that accelerated towards it.

Hundreds pray at Joseph's Tomb

IDF forces secure visit of around 900 visitors to Joseph's Tomb in Shechem.

6000 Jews visit Joseph's Tomb in Shechem

Massive convoy of visitors, escorted by IDF, enters PA-controlled city of Shechem for pilgrimage to Joseph's Tomb.

Secret night renovation at Joseph's Tomb

Shomron Regional Council renovates Joseph's Tomb in Shechem under cover of night. 'Privilege to preserve historic places of Jewish people.'

About 1,000 worship at Joseph's Tomb

Jews pray at Joseph's Tomb in Shechem this evening under heavy security.