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Tomb of the Patriarchs Re-Opened

The Tomb of the Matriarchs & Patriarchs was re-opened on May
26, 2020 after its closure for two months due to coronavirus. A thorough cleaning and
disinfection took place the day before.


 


In accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines, entry will be allowed for
up to 50 people at a time. Proper social distancing and face masks are mandatory. Food
and drink is not allowed.


 


Opening hours: 4:00am to 10:00 pm.


 


For more information call 050-647-7744.


 


On June 3rd,  Rabbi Yaakov Avitan, the newly appointed Minister of
Religious Affairs. Minister Avitan toured the City of the Patriarchs & Matriarchs
with other staff from the Ministry including director general Oded
Plus.




At the Tomb of Machpela, Rabbi Avitan offered a special prayer for all those suffering
from COVID-19 and the health care workers and medical staff fighting the
pandemic. 


 


Earler in the week, Australian and South African students living in
Israel with the Ohrsom gap year program, part of the Masa Israel Journey,
visited Hebron as part of their program, one of the first tour groups since the lockdown
was lifted. 



 


HEBRON CONTACT INFORMATION

 

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


Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jewishcommunityofhebron/


TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hebonisrael



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


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebron_machpela/

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