New Archeology Discovered in Tel Hebron

Im Tirtzu college student organization pose on the steps of the Ma'arah HaMachepela (Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs)

Just in time for Parshat Chayei Sarah, archaeologists uncover ancient mikvah, Jewish house in Hebron.  (Photo: Veteran Jewish community leader joins group in Hebron.) The Tel Hebron (Tel Hevron) / Admot Yishai neighborhood continues to reveal a treasure trove of archaeological artifacts dating back thousands of years. The most recent excavations were once again conducted … Read more

10,000 Visit Hebron for Rosh Chodesh Elul

Isaac Hall is open and filled with worshippers during the special Rosh Chodesh Elul prayers

The Isaac & Rebecca Hall was open for the special first-of-the-month ceremonies. Thursday was the first day of September on the Gregorian calendar, the first day of school throughout Israel, and the first day of the month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar. Over 10,000 people visited Hebron on Thursday for the 1st of … Read more

30,000 Attend Hebron Passover Festival 2016, Celebrate 50th Anniversary

MK Ayelet Shaked speaks in front of the Tomb of the Patriarchs (Maarah Hamachpela) addressing the crowd at the 2016 Passover Music festival

A rocking concert, an impassioned speech in Arabic and memories of the first modern Passover in Hebron (Photo: Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked speaks in front of the Tomb of Machpela on Monday.) Approximately thirty thousand people participated in the annual Passover music festival in Hebron held in front of the Tomb of Machpela, burial site … Read more

Teaching Hebron’s Real Jewish History to Young Israelis

Im Tirtzu college student organization pose on the steps of the Ma'arah HaMachepela (Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs)

The Im Tirtzu movement works to strengthen and advance the values of Zionism in Israel. The Im Tirtzu college student organization has been organizing regular tours of Hebron and hoped to bring thousands. They aim to at strengthen the historical national connection to the city in a program “to connect more students to the … Read more

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