Joseph's Tomb

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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?

At Joseph's Tomb: Psalms 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.'

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.

'A 12-year wait': 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.'

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.

Jews should demand compensation for centuries of abuse under Islam

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.

Likud minister visits Joseph's Tomb

Social Equality Minister Gamliel visits Joseph's Tomb, says the site 'gives all of us great strength.'

Miracle at Joseph's Tomb

1,000 Jews visit Joseph's Tomb in Shechem, where IDF forces find mobile-operated explosive device.

Violent riots during Hanukkah prayers at Joseph's Tomb

IDF secures entry of 500 visitors to Joseph's Tomb, as violent Arab riots take place nearby.

Woman accused of attacking soldiers arrested

Security forces also arrest 17 terrorists, allow 500 Jews to pray at Joseph's Tomb.

Arabs riot near Joseph's Tomb

Arabs call for the destruction of Joseph's Tomb, Samaria Regional Council Head Dagan demands IDF protect the site.

Joseph's Tomb vandalized

IDF soldiers entering Joseph's Tomb in Shechem discover local Arabs broke windows, light fixtures, and more.

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IDF training culminates with Joseph's Tomb prayer: 'I trembled'

Reservists from Samaria conclude training with prayer at Joseph's Tomb. 'We sang Hatikvah anthem at military ceremony in heart of Shechem.'

3 Israelis rescued from Shechem

Israelis who snuck into PA-controlled city to pray at Joseph's Tomb barely make it out with their lives after locals steal, torch their car.

Refusing to submit to UNESCO

IDF works to preserve history

IDF forces stationed at holy sites and tombs of biblical figures protect worshipers and ancient sites during High Holidays.

1,000 pray at Joseph's Tomb

Arabs throw rocks at Jews visiting Joseph's Tomb; 40,000 Jews visit Hevron in two days.

'Ehud Barak is dancing on my brother's blood'

Madhi Yusuf blasts Ehud Barak 17 years after the then-prime minister let his brother Madhat bleed to death at Joseph's Tomb.

Hundreds of Jews pray at Joseph's Tomb

Worshipers pray Monday night at Joseph's Tomb in Shechem. Entry secured by Paratroopers' Patrol Battalion.

1,000 Jews visit Joseph's Tomb in Shechem overnight

Some 1,000 Jewish visitors pray at Joseph's Tomb in PA-controlled city under heavy IDF escort. Nine terrorists nabbed in Judea and Samaria.

2,000 worshipers, 35 buses, and one IDF

For the first time since Ramadan began, Jews are allowed to pray at Joseph's Tomb.

Thousands memorialize Joseph on the day of his passing

Thousands flocked last night to the tomb of Joseph in Shechem. 'We look forward to the day we can visit the holy sites in broad daylight.'

Watch: Huckabee prays at Joseph's Tomb

Former Arkansas governor joins group of 5,000 worshipers at Joseph's Tomb, says Jews shouldn't be forced to pray in the dead of night.

Watch: Special entry to Joseph's Tomb

Renovations underway at Joseph's Tomb 'as befits this place,' and preparations for big event honoring Joseph that will see thousands.

Disproportionate injustice:

Only six years in prison for murder of Jew at Joseph's Tomb

Attorney Chaim Bleicher: 'Double blow to family; one by terrorist, and then another by the court.'

Six years later, family remembers terror victim at Joseph's Tomb

Terror victim's son recites Kaddish, finishes Talmudic tractate in father's memory - at Joseph's Tomb.

'Jewish freedom in the Land of Israel'

After trips to tomb repeatedly blocked, hundreds visit burial site of biblical figure inside Palestinian Authority-controlled city.

American court won't allow terror suit against PA

Federal appeals court rules that families of victims of Joseph's Tomb attack won't be allowed to sue PA for damages.

1,200 Jewish pilgrims pray at Joseph's Tomb in Shechem

As the pilgrims entered the biblical site, security forces nabbed Arab residents of Shechem in whose possession bombs, knife were found.