Joseph's Tomb

Video: Twelve MKs in Daytime Visit at Tomb of Joseph

Initial reports say Knesset Members conducted first daytime visit of holy site since 2000 under heavy security with PA cooperation.

Video: IDF Escorts Massive Prayer Rally at Joseph’s Tomb

The army escorted more than 1,500 Jews – secular and religious – to Joseph’s Tomb (Kever Yosef) Sunday night. Fifty remained against IDF orders.

MK Ariel: Cancelling Shechem Visit was ‘Scandalous’

NU’s Uri Ariel: “Once again, Ehud Barak surrenders to threats and folds before fear mongering.”

Arab Threats Block MKs' Shechem Visit

Intimidated by Arab threats of violence, IDF cancels planned daytime visit by Knesset members to Joseph’s Tomb.

MKs to Visit Joseph's Tomb As Arabs Call for Confrontation

IDF allows MKs - but not media - to visit Joseph’s Tomb. Meanwhile, PA Arabs are calling to confront the MKs if the visit takes place.

Terrorist Was One of PA Killers at Joseph’s Tomb

A "former" terrorist was one of the Palestinian Authority troops who shot at 19 Jews at Kever Yosef last month, killing Ben Yosef Livnat, IDF says.

Exposé: ‘Sleeping Soldiers’ Shot at Joseph’s Tomb Worshippers

PA soldiers were sleeping at Joseph’s Tomb while Jews were praying, and then woke up and started shooting wildly, killing Ben Yosef Livnat

Livnat Family in Sad Visit to Joseph's Tomb

Ben Yosef Livnat's parents, siblings were among the hundreds who entered the Tomb of Joseph last night.

Confrontations at Tomb of Joseph

Border Police evict activists who came with permission but holed up in the compound, demanding Israel retake the Tomb.

IDF Stops 30 Jews from Entering Joseph's Tomb

In the wake of the PA police murder of Ben Yosef Livnat, another group of Jews attempted to enter the site – and was stopped by the IDF.

IDF: Visits to Joseph's Tomb On the Rise

The military releases its official take on Joseph's Tomb after the murder Sunday.

PA Arabs Set Fire to Joseph’s Tomb – Again

Dozens of Palestinian Authority Arabs rioted at Joseph’s Tomb (Kever Yosef) late Tuesday night and set it on fire. The IDF did not intervene.

Uzi Dayan: Give Jews Free Access to Joseph's Tomb

Maj.-Gen. (res.) Uzi Dayan believes that the Palestinian Authority policemen who opened fire on Jewish worshipers should face Israeli justice.

Joseph's Tomb Terror Victim Out of Danger

The “mortally wounded” Jew who was shot at Joseph’s Tomb - no longer in mortal danger. Ben Yosef Livnat's family began sitting shiva Monday night.

Netanyahu Demands 'Severe Steps' Against Livnat Murderer

After remaining silent on Sunday, PM Netanyahu demands PA officials take 'severe steps' against the murderer of Ben Yosef Livnat.

Prayer at Joseph's Tomb: 2,000 Attend

Two bereaved families join rabbis, soldiers, religious and secular Jews for Rosh Hodesh prayer.

Itamar Residents Celebrate Wedding at Joseph's Tomb

The IDF periodically allows Israelis to enter Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus – but no previous visit was ever as moving as the wedding there last night.

Jews Pray at Joseph's Tomb with PA Help

Breslov chassidim manage to reach Joseph's Tomb despite limited visiting hours by bribing PA police.

Chief Rabbis and Chief of Staff on Shechem Visit

The visitors will be guests of the PA. Samaria Jewish leaders are unhappy with the visit, which was not coordinated with them.

Prayers for Pollard at Joseph's Tomb

Jews use monthly visit to Joseph's Tomb to pray for Jonathan Pollard's release from prison.

New Cover for Patriarch Joseph's Tombstone

FIrst photographs of the new decorative cover - a finishing touch on the once desecrated, now renovated site.

Lighting Chanukah Candles at Joseph's Tomb

Jews are allowed to visit the tomb of Joseph in Shechem in order to light the sixth Chanukah candle.

Contest for Best New Design of Joseph's Tomb

The Samaria Regional Council has teamed up with the University of Ariel to encourage students to design a new Tomb of Joseph complex.

“Barak is Responsible for My Brother’s Death”

Brother of Madhat Yousuf, an IDF soldier killed in Joseph's Tomb in 2000, speaks to Arutz 7.

Sukkot Celebrated at Renovated Joseph’s Tomb

More than 1,000 people take part in Sukkot prayers at Joseph’s Tomb.

Complex Nighttime Operation Restores Joseph's Tombstone

Five-ton solid rock lowered onto Patriarch's tomb in place of the one smashed and defiled by PA Muslims.

10 Years Without Joseph's Tomb

Hundreds mark the 10th anniversary of the pullout from Joseph’s tomb in a special assembly.

Jews to Rally at Rebuilt Joseph's Tomb

The tomb of Joseph is rebuilt after 10 years, Jews plan a rally to restore access to the holy site.

PA to Win Contract to Refurbish Joseph’s Tomb?

Land of Israel loyalists, devotedly working for years for Arab-vandalized Joseph’s Tomb, enraged at apparent plans to allow the PA to refurbish it.

Preparing to Rebuild Joseph's Tomb

Chief rabbis issue joint call to rebuild Joseph's Tomb, which is under PA control and has been severely damaged in arson attacks.

Worshippers Stream to Kever Yosef for 'Yesod of Yesod'

More than 1,500 worshippers visit the Tomb of Joseph for the night of 'Yesod of Yesod.'

A Visit to Joseph's Tomb

Jews again ascended to Joseph's tomb, this time on the first day of the Hebrew month of Tammuz, the anniversary of his death.