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VIDEO: Thousands Celebrate Passover in Hebron

(Photo: Local musician Sinai Tor performs at the annual Hebron Passover festival.)


 


Every year on the Jewish holiday of Passover, thousands visit the city of Hebron. The Tomb of Machpela is or particular interest. A concert featuring local and international musicians takes place as well. The following video from Arutz Sheva TV features interviews with some of the people who visted the ancient city.  


 



 


To visit Hebron for Passover:



United States contact info:



http://www.hebronfund.org

1760 Ocean Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11230

718-677-6886

info@hebronfund.org



In Israel contact the offices of the Jewish Community of Hebron at:

http://en.hebron.org.il/

02-996-5333

office@hebron.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hebronofficial

 

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