The holy city of Hebron, located just 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Jerusalem, is a “must visit” place for anyone who cares about the Bible, archaeology, or ancient and modern Israel. The city is mentioned 87 times in the Bible and is the second holiest city in the world, just after Jerusalem. In fact, it … Read more
The ancient burial cave of Othniel Ben Knaz, the first judge of Israel has been the site of prayers for generations. Tucked away in what is today a residential street in Hebron is a burial cave which for generations has been venerated as the Tomb of Othniel, the first judge of Israel. Othniel, (also pronounced … Read more
King Saul’s top fighter Abner Ben Ner was part of the tumultuous history of the Jewish kingdom. His final resting place is in Hebron, the capital city under King David. The Tomb of Abner Ben Ner is one of the many gravesites of Biblical figures located in Hebron as described in II Samuel 3:32. “And … Read more
For generations Jewish people have visited the Tomb of Ruth and Jesse. Today, the refurbished site attracts thousands, especially on Shavuot. The tomb of Jesse and Ruth is the ancient site that marks the burial locations of the father and great-grandmother of King David. Some archaeologists believe the site may be connected to King David … Read more
The 17th of the Hebrew month of Iyar marks the anniversary of the murder of “The Six.” On May 2, 1980, six young men were murdered in an ambush attack outside the historic Beit Hadassah building in Hebron’s old city. The attack also injured over a dozen people. But the story begins long before that. … Read more
Tel Hebron is an ancient archaeological site and a residential neighborhood in city of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs. Tel Hebron is an ancient archaeological site and a residential neighborhood in Hebron. The residential section is referred to as Admot Ishai and consists of several caravan style homes and the Beit Menachem building. Located within the … Read more
The Abraham Avinu Synagogue (Hebrew: בית הכנסת על שם אברהם אבינו) was built by Hakham Malkiel Ashkenazi in the Jewish Quarter of Hebron in 1540. The domed structure represented the physical center of the Jewish Quarter of Hebron, and became the spiritual center of the Jewish Community there and a major center for the study … Read more
The Beit Hadassah building and neighborhood have a rich past The historic Beit Hadassah complex in the Old City of Hebron dates back to 1893. The first floor was built with funds donated by the Jewish communities in North Africa. Its creation was initiated by Rabbi Haim Rahamim Yosef Franco (1833-1901), a noted scholar known … Read more
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