Over 10,000 people visited Hebron on August 10, 2018, for Rosh Hodesh
Elul, the first of the month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar. The last month before Rosh
Hashanna and the High Holiday is traditionally a time to visit the graves of loved ones.
The final resting places of sages are included in this tradition, and the Forefathers
and mothers of the Jewish people buried in Hebron are no exception.
Among the noted Torah sages that visited were the Sadigura Rebbe, the Sassov Rebbe,
Rabbi Mordechai Gross, and other well-known educators.
As per the rotation agreement with the Msulim Waqf, the Hall of Isaac and Rebecca was
open for Jewish prayer service. The hall is the largest in the Machpela complex and
contains the memorial markers of Isaac and Rebecca as well as the actual entrance into
the underground burial chambers, which consists of a small hole in the ground decorated
with ornate carvings.
Many of the visitors took advantage of the free tours of the city which included
Biblical site, the Beit Hadassah visitor’s center and the Touching Eternity 4D
movie.
Elul, the first of the month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar. The last month before Rosh
Hashanna and the High Holiday is traditionally a time to visit the graves of loved ones.
The final resting places of sages are included in this tradition, and the Forefathers
and mothers of the Jewish people buried in Hebron are no exception.
Among the noted Torah sages that visited were the Sadigura Rebbe, the Sassov Rebbe,
Rabbi Mordechai Gross, and other well-known educators.
As per the rotation agreement with the Msulim Waqf, the Hall of Isaac and Rebecca was
open for Jewish prayer service. The hall is the largest in the Machpela complex and
contains the memorial markers of Isaac and Rebecca as well as the actual entrance into
the underground burial chambers, which consists of a small hole in the ground decorated
with ornate carvings.
Many of the visitors took advantage of the free tours of the city which included
Biblical site, the Beit Hadassah visitor’s center and the Touching Eternity 4D
movie.
The municipality of the Jewish Community of Hebron would like to thank its
partners: the director of the Tomb of Machpela complex, the religious council of Kiryat
Arba – Hebron, Chabad of Hebron, Chabad-Lubavitch of the Cave of the Patriarchs and
others. We would also like to thank the security teams that ensured safety for all
residents and visitors to the city, both Jews, Arabs and tourists: the Israel Defense
Forces, the Israel Police, the Judea Brigade headed by Col. Itamar Ben Haim, the Tomb of
the Patriarchs security force under the leadership of Chief Superintendent Aviad Shefti
headed by Lt. Col. Elad Tahori, the Hebron District of the Israel Police, headed by
Commander Morris Chen, the commander of the Yehuda station, Superintendent Daniel Agam,
and the Commander of the Tomb of the Patriarchs secuirty, Adir Shilo. To all the
commanders, soldiers and policemen in the area from we thank you.
If you missed this special day, you can visit Hebron during the month of Tishrei. The
Hall of Isaac and Rebecca (Olam Yitzchak) will be opened again on Sunday, the 7th
of Tishrei (before Yom Kippur) and during Sukkot – Tuesday and Wednesday. Details coming
soon.
partners: the director of the Tomb of Machpela complex, the religious council of Kiryat
Arba – Hebron, Chabad of Hebron, Chabad-Lubavitch of the Cave of the Patriarchs and
others. We would also like to thank the security teams that ensured safety for all
residents and visitors to the city, both Jews, Arabs and tourists: the Israel Defense
Forces, the Israel Police, the Judea Brigade headed by Col. Itamar Ben Haim, the Tomb of
the Patriarchs security force under the leadership of Chief Superintendent Aviad Shefti
headed by Lt. Col. Elad Tahori, the Hebron District of the Israel Police, headed by
Commander Morris Chen, the commander of the Yehuda station, Superintendent Daniel Agam,
and the Commander of the Tomb of the Patriarchs secuirty, Adir Shilo. To all the
commanders, soldiers and policemen in the area from we thank you.
If you missed this special day, you can visit Hebron during the month of Tishrei. The
Hall of Isaac and Rebecca (Olam Yitzchak) will be opened again on Sunday, the 7th
of Tishrei (before Yom Kippur) and during Sukkot – Tuesday and Wednesday. Details coming
soon.
According to the writings of David Avisar, a resident of Hebron in the
early 1900’s, Hebron was a place of Elul pilgrimage for generations. He wrote:
“The month of Elul in Hebron brought with it hundreds of visitors from afar.
The first to arrive, by foot, would be the young men from Tsor, Sidon and Damascus. When
the visitors would reach the out-skirts of Hebron, the youngsters and community leaders,
singing joyously, would go out to welcome them and accompany them to the community inn.
The visit of the young men would bring great joy to the Hebron community. During the day
the visitors would pray at the Cave of Machpela and other holy places in the city. At
night they would dance and sing, and the entire community would come to the inn to
participate in the festivities.”
early 1900’s, Hebron was a place of Elul pilgrimage for generations. He wrote:
“The month of Elul in Hebron brought with it hundreds of visitors from afar.
The first to arrive, by foot, would be the young men from Tsor, Sidon and Damascus. When
the visitors would reach the out-skirts of Hebron, the youngsters and community leaders,
singing joyously, would go out to welcome them and accompany them to the community inn.
The visit of the young men would bring great joy to the Hebron community. During the day
the visitors would pray at the Cave of Machpela and other holy places in the city. At
night they would dance and sing, and the entire community would come to the inn to
participate in the festivities.”
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* Photo Essay: Rabbinical
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United States contact info:
http://www.hebronfund.org
1760 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
718-677-6886
info@hebronfund.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hebronofficial
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/hebronfund
Israeli contact info:
http://en.hebron.org.il/
02-996-5333
office@hebron.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hebron.machpela
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/hebronvideo
RECOMMENDED ARTICLES:
* 10,000 Visit Hebron for Rosh
Chodesh Elul
* Thousands Expected at Hebron
High Holiday Events
* Photo Essay: Rabbinical
visits in the month of Elul
