After nearly two decades, the Jewish Community of Hebron has finally obtained building permits. After nearly two decades, the Jewish Community of Hebron has finally obtained building permits to renew the historic Hezekiyah (Hezkiyahu) quarter. The Defense Ministry’s Civil Administration, which governs civilian life in Judea and Samaria, issued 31 building permits this week for … Read more
Congratulation to all participants in the 10th annual “City of the Forefathers Run.” On Friday Feb. 23, 2018, people from all over the country came to Hebron for the 10th annual “Ir HaAvot Run.” Routes went from Kiryat Arba into the historic quarter of Hebron and runners went past the scenic old city in the … Read more
Despite early morning rain, tens of thousands flocked to Hebron for the concert. In an ironic twist, the same week that over 30,000 people visited Hebron, the city became a focal point of the United States leaving UNESCO. International media referenced Hebron as one of the points that finally pushed the Trump Administration to downgrade … Read more
Just in time for Parshat Chayei Sarah, archaeologists uncover ancient mikvah, Jewish house in Hebron. (Photo: Veteran Jewish community leader joins group in Hebron.) The Tel Hebron (Tel Hevron) / Admot Yishai neighborhood continues to reveal a treasure trove of archaeological artifacts dating back thousands of years. The most recent excavations were once again conducted … Read more
The Isaac & Rebecca Hall was open for the special first-of-the-month ceremonies. Thursday was the first day of September on the Gregorian calendar, the first day of school throughout Israel, and the first day of the month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar. Over 10,000 people visited Hebron on Thursday for the 1st of Elul. … Read more
A rocking concert, an impassioned speech in Arabic and memories of the first modern Passover in Hebron (Photo: Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked speaks in front of the Tomb of Machpela on Monday.) Approximately thirty thousand people participated in the annual Passover music festival in Hebron held in front of the Tomb of Machpela, burial site … Read more
The Jewish Community of Hebron, the Hebron Fund, friends and family mourn the loss of Rabbi Yitzchak (Irwin) Pechman, who founded the Hebron Fund almost 40 years ago. He is survived by his wife Ruth Pechman, brother Burton Pechman, four children, many grandchildren and a great-grandson. Rabbi Pechman lived in both New York and Jerusalem … Read more
The Im Tirtzu movement works to strengthen and advance the values of Zionism in Israel. The Im Tirtzu college student organization has been organizing regular tours of Hebron and hoped to bring thousands. They aim to at strengthen the historical national connection to the city in a program “to connect more students to the history … Read more
Continuing an annual tradition, thousands of Israelis spent the past week’s Sabbath of “Shabbat Chayei Sarah,” in the ancient Biblical city of Hebron. On “Shabbat Chayei Sarah,” the Jewish community across the world reads the portion of the Patriarch Abraham purchasing the Cave of Machpelah, located in Hebron, to bury his deceased wife Sarah. “I … Read more
For First Time in 17 Years, Israeli President Visits Hebron in Recognition of Jewish Roots There By Danielle Reisman The President of Israel, Reuven Rivlin, made hisfirst official appearancein the Biblical city of Hebron on Monday at the dedication ceremony of the Hebron Heritage Museum. President Rivlin’s visit was the first by an Israeli president … Read more
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