Joseph's Tomb

Thousands pray at Joseph's Tomb ahead of Rosh Chodesh

Thousands of worshippers entered Joseph's Tomb in Shechem overnight, accompanied by several MKs and Samaria governor Yossi Dagan.

Defense Minister weighing:

Worshipers to be allowed to visit Joseph's Tomb on Rosh Hashanah?

Defense Minister Israel Katz considers allowing Jews to stay at Joseph's Tomb for three days during Rosh Hashanah.

Israeli mobbed and carjacked in Shechem

An Israeli who drove into the Joseph's Tomb complex in Shechem was attacked by a mob when his car broke down.

Thousands celebrate haircutting ceremony at Joseph's Tomb

Thousands of Israelis visited Joseph's Tomb in Shechem last night for an emotional ceremonial haircutting ceremony for Rabbi Lieberman's grandson.

Police impound bus that brought visitors to Joseph's Tomb

The bus was used to transport nearly 50 Hassidic worshippers to the tomb without appropriate security coordination.

Historic call for renewed Jewish presence at Joseph’s Tomb

62 ministers and MKs signed the call for the immediate return of Jewish presence to Joseph's Tomb in Shechem, exactly 25 years after Israel withdrew from the region.

Brother of Fallen Druze Officer:

'If we do not retake Joseph's Tomb, his death was in vain'

Thousands of Israeli worshippers visited Yosef's Tomb last night, including Mahdi, the older brother of fallen Druze Border Police officer Madhat Youssef, who called for Israel to retake the holy site.

Couple requests permission to hold brit milah in Joseph's Tomb

Samaria couple ask IDF Central Command and Defense Minister to permit holding their son's brit milah at Joseph's Tomb, citing a personal connection and provisions from the Oslo Accords ensuring Jewish access.

IDF considers return to Joseph's Tomb

25 years later IDF to submit operational assessment on feasibility of reestablishing permanent presence at Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus, amid renewed debate over restoring Israeli sovereignty at the site.

Israelis arrested after attempting to reach Joseph's Tomb

IDF forces prevented an attempt by several groups of Israelis to reach Joseph's Tomb from several different entrances to the city of Shechem.

Knesset to hold landmark debate on Oslo Accords, Joseph’s Tomb

Amid ongoing IDF operations in Shechem, Knesset to convene for a first-of-its-kind security debate on enforcing Jewish access to Joseph’s Tomb under the Oslo Accords.

Mass prayers surround Shechem

Worshippers gathered at five key entrances to Shechem on Friday for coordinated prayer assemblies aimed at restoring the Jewish presence at Joseph’s Tomb.

Bereaved families pray at Joseph's Tomb

Families of Ben Yosef Livnat, who was murdered at Joseph's Tomb, and Sergeant First Class (res.) Shuvael Ben-Natan, who fell in the war, pray at Joseph's Tomb in special Passover visit.

Joseph's Tomb:

Council heads demand full Jewish control over Joseph's Tomb

Council heads in Judea and Samaria join rabbis' demand to restore permanent Jewish presence at Joseph's Tomb. Samaria Council head: 'Now is the time to return.'

Released hostage Agam Berger visits Joseph's Tomb

Released hostage Agam Berger visited Joseph's Tomb last night along with Samaria governor Yossi Dagan.

24 years later:

Parha Yousouf, mother of fallen soldier Madahat, passes away

Parha Yousouf, mother of Druze IDF soldier Madahat Yousouf, who the Ehud Barak government abandoned to death, dies at 85.

Begin, Joseph, and the Maccabees of Today

Events that occur at a Biblical level of open miracles can still happen.

Le’David Barchi Nafshi:

Vayeishev: Joseph's complete trust in God

Everyone knows the wounds of their own heart, and everyone knows in what places they must strive to become stronger to completely trust in God.

Joseph's Tomb:

Fire opened at bus carrying Hasidim, driver lightly injured

A bus of Breslov Hasidim, which entered Joseph's Tomb in Shechem without permission and without coordination, shot at. IDF evacuates the civilians from the area.

Three lightly injured in shooting attack at Joseph's Tomb

Arab terrorists open fire at vehicle carrying three Breslov hasidim who entered Joseph's Tomb without IDF coordination.

Dozens of Israelis rescued from Shechem

A bus carrying dozens of Israelis entered the Joseph's Tomb compound without coordination. IDF forces had to extract the passengers from the city.

Arabs attack Jew who attempted to reach Joseph's Tomb

A group of haredim attempted to reach the holy site on foot without IDF approval and were attacked by Arab rioters.

Hours after the attack:

'We will not be broken, the people of Israel will win'

Hundreds of people entered Joseph's Tomb in Shechem last night, just hours after an attack near the city that killed two IDF soldiers.

Without coordinating with the IDF:

Dozens of Breslov hasidim enter Shechem

Terrorists fire at minibus carrying around 20 Breslov hasidim; none injured. 'Entry into Area A dangerous for Israelis,' IDF stresses.

Shechem:

Clashes break out before worshipers enter Joseph's Tomb

Clashes in Shechem between Palestinian Arabs and IDF soldiers who secured the entry of Jewish worshipers to Joseph's Tomb.

2 hurt in stone-throwing attack at Joseph's Tomb

IDF says tourists attacked after entering holy site without authorization.

Officer, three IDF soldiers injured by bomb near Joseph's Tomb

IDF officer and three soldiers injured by explosive device which detonated next to them as they secured worshipers entering Joseph's Tomb.

Thousands pray for terror victims at Joseph's Tomb

'Only a hold here, on Joseph's Tomb, will be able to bring security,' Samaria leader Yossi Dagan says.

Vandalism at Joseph's Tomb

Palestinian Arab vandals enter Joseph's Tomb in Shechem and damage the complex.

'Unity is our strength'

Ministers visit Joseph's Tomb

Among those visiting the holy site in Shechem overnight were Minister of Culture and Sport Miki Zohar and Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu.

Abbas' military arm:

'We will persist in the fight against Israel'

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades praises terrorists who confronted IDF soldiers at Joseph's Tomb.

Gunfire exchange:

Terrorists throw rocks and explosives at soldiers in Shechem

Gunfire exchange as forces secure worshipers at Joseph's Tomb. PA sources report one dead and several wounded.

Hundreds visit Joseph's Tomb

Samaria residents say goodbye to police commander who has been in charge of security at Joseph's Tomb for the last 3 years.

After 22 years:

Monument erected to officer killed at Joseph's Tomb

Parents of Border Police officer Madahat Yousouf, who was killed defending Joseph's Tomb in 2000, attend dedication of monument to him.

Lions' Den terrorist group:

'We fired at MKs who visited Joseph's Tomb'

In official statement, Lions' Den claims responsibility for firing at IDF soldiers who were securing MKs visiting Joseph's Tomb in Shechem.

Terrorists open fire as 8 right-wing MKs visit Joseph's Tomb

Eight MKs from Netanyahu bloc visit Joseph's Tomb in Shechem. Terrorists opens fire on forces securing visit - one is eliminated.

Despite terrorists' threats:

Small group of worshipers enter Joseph's Tomb

After originally rescinding his approval due to security concerns, Defense Minister allows small group to enter holy site.

Terrorists threaten 'death sentence' for Jews at Joseph's Tomb

Lion's Den terrorist organization issues warning against Jews entering Samaria holy site on Sukkot.

'They shot me in the leg'

The conversation between Shechem shooting victim and operator

One of the victims who were shot near Joseph's tomb called the local security hotline to ask for help.

Shooting Attack in Samaria:

'They made a wrong turn and ended up at Joseph’s Tomb'

Israeli men attacked in Shechem arrived there by accident, says father of one of the victims. 'Luckily it didn't end any worse."

Terror in Shechem:

Terrorists open fire at Jews who entered Joseph's Tomb

Terrorists shoot five Israelis who entered Joseph's Tomb without coordination with IDF and set their car on fire. Two of them wounded.

Former IDF general:

'The entire story of Joseph's Tomb is one big mistake'

Former head of Central Command Gadi Shamni: We need to stop putting soldiers at risk. Every entry into Joseph's Tomb causes friction.

IDF makes defensive preparations at Joseph's Tomb

Further efforts being made to provide security at Joseph's Tomb after multiple terrorist attacks, Arab riots at the holy site.

Yair Golan:

'Religious Jews happy to endanger our children for their vision'

In a radio interview, the controversial deputy minister discussed the clashes near Joseph's Tomb and the Jewish prayers at the site.

Near-tragedy at Joseph's Tomb:

Soldier fires towards comrade, causing light injuries

Soldier's weapon fires bullet towards comrade's chest, protective vest prevents tragedy.

'Joseph's Tomb is ours'

Arabs riot as Jewish worshipers enter Joseph's Tomb

IDF returns fire after terrorists open fire at Jewish worshipers. Head of Samaria Regional Council: The people of Israel are strong.

Fire opened towards Israelis at Joseph's Tomb

Palestinian Arab vehicle opens fire towards Israelis who entered Joseph's Tomb, wounding one of them in the head.

Three wounded by gunfire at Joseph's Tomb

Two worshippers and IDF Col. injured after terrorists open fire at Jews who entered Joseph's tomb to pray.

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.

Op-ed:

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.

After Arab Attacks:

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.

Watch:

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.

A day after vandalism:

Two Hasidim shot on way to Joseph's Tomb

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

Gantz:

'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.

Jonathan Pollard:

'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.

VAYIGASH 5782

Was Jacob aware of 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?