Hebron spokesmen profiled in American news magazine, sit down with Arab resident. Noam Arnon and Yishai Fleisher, who serve as spokesmen for the Jewish community of Hebron were profiled in a lengthy article and video for The Atlantic, an American news magazine. The article entitled “A Muslim Among Israeli Settlers – What happens when a … Read more
The annual celebration marks the liberation of the city from Jordan in 1967. Parades filled the streets of the old city of Hebron on Monday for Yom Hevron, or Hebron Day, which celebrates the liberation of the city from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 1967. The better known Jerusalem Day took place a day … Read more
Another successful Passover music festival in Hebron. Over 35,000 people attended the Passover music festival in Hebron on Monday April 2, 2018. The annual holiday event included children’s activities and tours of the historic sections of the city and surrounding nature areas. News outlets reported that over 15,000 people visited the Tomb of Machpela in … Read more
Residents evicted in 2016 celebrate Civil Administration go-ahead to repopulate Hebron. Two apartments in Hebron made front page headlines this week as Jewish residents returned to Beit Rachel and Beit Leah. The adjacent buildings located on King David Street near the Tomb of Machpela sat empty for years before being purchased by Jewish residents. In … Read more
Annual parade draws crowd for joyous holiday fun. The Jewish community of Hebron held their annual Purim parade on Thursday, March 1, 2018, to the delight of families, children and adults. Many came from other cities for the festive occasion in which people dressed up, sang and danced in celebration of the Jewish holiday. The … Read more
“Visit Judea and Samaria,” say American congress members on a trip to Hebron and Jerusalem. U.S. Representative Scott Tipton of Colorado and U.S. Representative David B. McKinley wrapped up their week-long visit to Israel with a trip to Hebron on February 23, 2018. The two congressmen were interviewed by veteran Hebron spokesperson David Wilder outside … Read more
Hasidic groups regularly visit the city. In January of 2018, the city of the Matriarchs and Patriarchs welcomed over 1,000 members of the Viznitz Hasidic movement. The wedding of the Viznitzer Rebbe’s grandson was reason to celebrate and family, students, and followers joined in with traditional Jewish songs and prayers. It is common for Hasidic … Read more
After nearly two decades, the Jewish Community of Hebron has finally obtained building permits. After nearly two decades, the Jewish Community of Hebron has finally obtained building permits to renew the historic Hezekiyah (Hezkiyahu) quarter. The Defense Ministry’s Civil Administration, which governs civilian life in Judea and Samaria, issued 31 building permits this week for … Read more
Congratulation to all participants in the 10th annual “City of the Forefathers Run.” On Friday Feb. 23, 2018, people from all over the country came to Hebron for the 10th annual “Ir HaAvot Run.” Routes went from Kiryat Arba into the historic quarter of Hebron and runners went past the scenic old city in the … Read more
Despite early morning rain, tens of thousands flocked to Hebron for the concert. In an ironic twist, the same week that over 30,000 people visited Hebron, the city became a focal point of the United States leaving UNESCO. International media referenced Hebron as one of the points that finally pushed the Trump Administration to downgrade … Read more
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