Thousands came to Hebron on the week-long Jewish holiday
of Passover. Smiles and laughing children filled the air during the street fairs,
the inspiring early-morning Hallel service with Rav Shmuel Eliyahu and the Hebron
Fund tours were all sold out.
of Passover. Smiles and laughing children filled the air during the street fairs,
the inspiring early-morning Hallel service with Rav Shmuel Eliyahu and the Hebron
Fund tours were all sold out.
The Hall of Isaac and Rebecca was open on Monday and Tuesday, as was the Tomb
of Otniel ben Knaz. Despite the political tension, it was a fun-filled, safe, and
happy Passover in Hebron thanks to the Jewish community of Hebron, police, IDF,
medics and volunteers and all the personnel who ensured a safe and joyous holiday.
of Otniel ben Knaz. Despite the political tension, it was a fun-filled, safe, and
happy Passover in Hebron thanks to the Jewish community of Hebron, police, IDF,
medics and volunteers and all the personnel who ensured a safe and joyous holiday.
MUSIC CONCERT
The annual Hebron Passover Music Festival was held on April 18, 2022
starting at 4:00pm. The free event featured Jewish and Israeli singers
including Haim Israel, Bini Landau, Moti Weiss, Elitzur, and Harel Tal who
performed outside the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs.
starting at 4:00pm. The free event featured Jewish and Israeli singers
including Haim Israel, Bini Landau, Moti Weiss, Elitzur, and Harel Tal who
performed outside the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs.
In addition there were tours of the archeological sites, children’s activities and
street performers.
MUSICAL HALLEL
Musical Hallel prayers at dawn took place Tuesday morning April
19 led by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu with musical accompaniment by Rabbi Uriel
Saied.
19 led by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu with musical accompaniment by Rabbi Uriel
Saied.
HALL OF ISAAC AND REBECCA
The Hall of Isaac and Rebecca inside the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs
was open to the public on both Monday April 18, 2022 and Tuesday April 19, 2022.
This section houses the memorial markers for Isaac and Rebecca and the
entrance into the Cave of Machpela. It is open ten times
a year.
The Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs is open from 4:00am until 21:45pm. It is
recommended to arrive by 8:30pm at the latest. The Isaac and Rebecca Hall closes
earlier.
TOURS
Free tours to the archeological sites were guided by students of Midreshet Hevron and
the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.
Special entrance to the Cave of Othniel Ben Knaz on Monday from 12:00 noon to
2:00pm.
2:00pm.
The Touching Eternity museum and visitor center in Beit Hadassah is open from
11:00am to 6:00pm. There is a fee for entrance. Special price for pre-orders through the
website: 15 NIS for an adult, 10 NIS for a child, family card 75 NIS. To order visit
https://tayarutchevron.tickchak.co.il/26864
11:00am to 6:00pm. There is a fee for entrance. Special price for pre-orders through the
website: 15 NIS for an adult, 10 NIS for a child, family card 75 NIS. To order visit
https://tayarutchevron.tickchak.co.il/26864
The Tel Hebron archeological site operates on Mondays and Tuesdays from
10:00am to 3:30pm. Shuttles to the site departed near Beit Rachel and Beit Leah. There
will be special activities for children and free instruction by the staff of the Nature
and Parks Authority.
10:00am to 3:30pm. Shuttles to the site departed near Beit Rachel and Beit Leah. There
will be special activities for children and free instruction by the staff of the Nature
and Parks Authority.
Transportation arrangements
Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday Passover:
Regular schedule: One can arrive to Hebron by car or public transportation.
Egged lines 381 and 383 from the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem will operate as
normal. Parking at the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs parking
lots.
Egged lines 381 and 383 from the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem will operate as
normal. Parking at the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs parking
lots.
Monday and Tuesday Passover:
Line 201 – Direct. Operates from the Teddy Stadium parking lot in
Jerusalem to the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs. Frequency and service will be at
the discretion of the transportation company.
Jerusalem to the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs. Frequency and service will be at
the discretion of the transportation company.
9: 00am – 4: 00pm – From Jerusalem to the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs
11: 00am – 9:00pm – From the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs to
Jerusalem
During these days when the special 201 line operation, the normal Egged line 381 and 383
will not operate.
Private vehicles: Arrive to Kiryat Arba by private vehicle. Parking will be
directed to specially designated parking lots.
A special shuttle service will operate from the parking lots at no cost to the Tomb of
the Patriarchs and Matriarchs and back.
Private vehicles will not be allowed to enter the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs
area except for residents and those with special permits.
Organized shuttles will depart from a number of centers around the country.
Registration starting Wednesday, April 13th. For details and registration, call
02-996-5333, extension 0.
Registration starting Wednesday, April 13th. For details and registration, call
02-996-5333, extension 0.
All events are in coordination with the government and security
personnel.
Thank you to the co-sponsors of this event including the Jewish Community of
Hebron, Kol Berama radio, Association of Community Rabbis, the Mount Hebron Community
Council, the Kiryat Arba – Hebron Community Council, the Hebron Religious Council,
Magen David Adom, and all security and medical personnel and all the
volunteers.
Hebron, Kol Berama radio, Association of Community Rabbis, the Mount Hebron Community
Council, the Kiryat Arba – Hebron Community Council, the Hebron Religious Council,
Magen David Adom, and all security and medical personnel and all the
volunteers.
For more details and inquiries contact the office of the Jewish Community of
Hebron at 02-996-5333.
Hebron at 02-996-5333.
Chag sameach!
Post-Passover Event Honors Hebron
Rabbi
Rabbi
Israeli president Isaac Herzog celebrated the Jewish holiday of Mimouna at the
President’s Residence in Jerusalem. This holiday unique to the Moroccan Jews and other
members of North African Jewry marks the end of Passover.
The celebration included a memorial to the early Zionist leader Rabbi Yehuda Bibas,
who lived in and was buried in Hebron, marking the 170th anniversary of his
passing.
President Herzog called Rabbi Bibas “one of the first forerunners of Zionism… his story
is also the story of the Jewish infrastructure at the core of political Zionism. His
tremendous historical contribution has not received sufficient recognition, and we are
very pleased with the correction here today.”
To learn more see:
PAST PASSOVER EVENTS:
HEBRON CONTACT INFORMATION
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