COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to
the dramatic decrease in coronavirus cases, the Israeli Ministry of Health has rescinded
many restrictions that prevented large gatherings throughout 2020 and the beginning
of 2021. This schedule is still subject to change. There is currently a limit to 150
maximum inside the building at the same time.
the dramatic decrease in coronavirus cases, the Israeli Ministry of Health has rescinded
many restrictions that prevented large gatherings throughout 2020 and the beginning
of 2021. This schedule is still subject to change. There is currently a limit to 150
maximum inside the building at the same time.
The Tomb of Machpela is the 2,000-year-old structure that covers the
underground cave of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs. It contains both a synagogue
area and a mosque area with each side being managed separately with separate
entrances.
For ten days a year, the Muslim area of the Tomb of the Patriarchs is open for Jewish
prayer services and for another ten days, the Jewish area is open for Muslim prayer
services. This gives each side free access to otherwise off-limits
sections. Certain sections in the Muslim area are off limits even during these
special days.
During normal days, the complex is divided into Jewish and Muslim areas with the Hall of
Isaac and Rebecca reserved for Muslim prayers. This hall contains the small opening into
the underground caves, known as the “entrance to the Garden of
Eden.”
The Cave of Machpelah is open:
underground cave of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs. It contains both a synagogue
area and a mosque area with each side being managed separately with separate
entrances.
For ten days a year, the Muslim area of the Tomb of the Patriarchs is open for Jewish
prayer services and for another ten days, the Jewish area is open for Muslim prayer
services. This gives each side free access to otherwise off-limits
sections. Certain sections in the Muslim area are off limits even during these
special days.
During normal days, the complex is divided into Jewish and Muslim areas with the Hall of
Isaac and Rebecca reserved for Muslim prayers. This hall contains the small opening into
the underground caves, known as the “entrance to the Garden of
Eden.”
The Cave of Machpelah is open:
Winter Time – 4:00am – 9:00pm
Summer Time – 4:00am – 9:45pm
Summer Time – 4:00am – 9:45pm
The outside courtyard and Seventh Step garden area is
always open. It is in this outdoor area where Jewish prayer services are held
during Muslim holidays.
always open. It is in this outdoor area where Jewish prayer services are held
during Muslim holidays.
JEWISH HOLIDAYS
The Cave of Machpelah will be reserved for special Jewish prayer
services, including the Hall of Isaac and Rebecca on the following
days:
services, including the Hall of Isaac and Rebecca on the following
days:
Tuesday March 30, 2021 – Passover chol hamoed
Wednesday March 31, 2021 – Passover chol hamoed
Thursday, August 5, 2021- Eve of Rosh Hodesh Elul (early)
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 – Rosh Hashana
Sunday, September 12, 2021 – Ten Days of Repentance event
Thursday, September 16, 2021 – Yom Kippur
Wednesday September 22, 2021 – Chol Hamoed Succot
Thursday September 23, 2021 – Chol Hamoed Succot
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 – post-Simchat Torah evening, Hall of Isaac open for Second
Hakafot.
Saturday October 30, 2021 – Shabbat Parshat Chayei Sarah
Wednesday March 31, 2021 – Passover chol hamoed
Thursday, August 5, 2021- Eve of Rosh Hodesh Elul (early)
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 – Rosh Hashana
Sunday, September 12, 2021 – Ten Days of Repentance event
Thursday, September 16, 2021 – Yom Kippur
Wednesday September 22, 2021 – Chol Hamoed Succot
Thursday September 23, 2021 – Chol Hamoed Succot
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 – post-Simchat Torah evening, Hall of Isaac open for Second
Hakafot.
Saturday October 30, 2021 – Shabbat Parshat Chayei Sarah
MUSLIM HOLIDAYS
On the following days the Tomb complex will be reserved for Muslim
prayers, including those areas normally used for Jewish prayer services. All Jewish
services will take place outside at the Seventh Step garden and Rochelle Berkowitz
plaza.
prayers, including those areas normally used for Jewish prayer services. All Jewish
services will take place outside at the Seventh Step garden and Rochelle Berkowitz
plaza.
Thursday March 11, 2021 – Lailat al Miraj
Friday April 16, 2021 – Ramadan
Friday April 23, 2021 – Ramadan
Friday April 30, 2021 – Ramadan
Friday May 7, 2021 – Ramadan
Saturday May 8, 2021 – Laylat al Qadr
Thursday May 13, 2021 – Eid-al-Fitr
Tuesday July 20, 2021 – Waqf al Arafa – Hajj
Monday August 9, 2021 – Hijra – Islamic New Year
Tuesday October 19, 2021 – Milad un Nabi
Please note – due to the nature of the Muslim calendar, there may be last
minute changes in dates.
minute changes in dates.
It is recommended to arrange events and visits in advance by calling
050-647-7776 or 050-647-7744.
050-647-7776 or 050-647-7744.
For any additional inquiry and for coordinating events and celebrations, the
Cave of the Patriarchs staff is at your service.
Cave of the Patriarchs staff is at your service.
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