Cave of the Patriarchs (Machpelah): History, Structure, and Spiritual Significance
PrintThe Cave of Machpela has an ancient history dating back to the earliest man and woman in the Bible. Adam and Eve are said to be buried in the cave, the first of four couples
Mega Selichot in Ohel Yitzchak
PrintIn this video, the Cave of the Patriarchs is full of Jewish worshippers partaking in the ‘selichot’ services prior to Yom Kippur. ‘Selichot’ are communal prayers for Divine forgiveness said prior to the High Holidays.
Yom Haatzmaut in Maarat Hamachpela
PrintThe shofar is sounded loudly and proudly from the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron during Yom Haatzmaut prayer services. Upon the completion of the sounding of the shofar, the worshippers sing ‘L’Shana Haba B’Yerushalayim’-
Get a glimpse into the preparation of the Isaac Hall for Slichot prayers
PrintDespite the fact that the founding fathers and mothers of the Jewish people, Abraham & Sarah, Isaac & Rebekkah and Jacob & Leah are buried in the Cave, Jews, Christians and non-Muslims are restricted from
Visit the Cave of the Patriarchs- ( Machpela) in Hebron with Yehudah Glick
PrintThe Cave of the Patriarchs has been standing and in use for over 2,000 years! The massive tomb structure was built by Herod, who also built, Massada, Herodian, Caesaria Port, and parts of the Temple
Secrets of the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron
PrintWelcome to Biblical Hebron! Hebron is home to the Cave of the Patriarchs and is a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of thousands of people annually. Join Yishai Fleisher and learn about the history of
The Purchase of Maarat Hamachpela: A Guide for Acquisition
PrintThe purchase of the Cave of the Machpela, as the first land purchase in the Land of Israel, is used by our sages as the prototype for the Laws of Acquisition. Our sages point out
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