On October 16, 2018, the national archaeological site, Tel Hebron was officially inaugurated. The opening remarks at this historic event were given by Hebron Spokesman, Yishai Fleisher: “We gathered today to inaugurate a new archaeological park – new but also very old – here in Tel Hebron – the first Hebrew city. There is no … Read more
Members of Knesset call for disabled access at Cave of the Patriarchs. Following a public outcry, the Knesset has scheduled a session on the issue of providing wheelchair accessibility to the Tomb of Machpela in Hebron. Considered one of the oldest still-standing buildings being used for the same purpose for which it was constructed, the … Read more
The Hebron Succot festival, musical Hallel and Cave of Machpela attracted masses. More than 40,000 people visited Hebron during the week of Succot. The director of the Jewish community of Hebron Uri Karzen, summed up the experience stating, “the lulav is just one of four species, each of which maintains its unique essence. Hebron, like … Read more
The Hall of Isaac will be open to the public on August 9, 2018 As we do every year, we are preparing for the “Hilulat HaAvot” which takes place on the eve of Rosh Chodesh Elul. This year the Rosh Chodesh, the First of the Month falls on Shabbat, and therefore the celebration will be … Read more
It is people who don’t know the reality that prefer to paint Hebron as endlessly in conflict. The Jewish community of Hebron does not “gaze out in scorn” at our Arab neighbors. We have many friends and colleagues among the Arab community — those who reject Jihad. We often meet with Sheikhs and Mukhtars in … Read more
Hebron spokesmen profiled in American news magazine, sit down with Arab resident. Noam Arnon and Yishai Fleisher, who serve as spokesmen for the Jewish community of Hebron were profiled in a lengthy article and video for The Atlantic, an American news magazine. The article entitled “A Muslim Among Israeli Settlers – What happens when a … Read more
The annual celebration marks the liberation of the city from Jordan in 1967. Parades filled the streets of the old city of Hebron on Monday for Yom Hevron, or Hebron Day, which celebrates the liberation of the city from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 1967. The better known Jerusalem Day took place a day … Read more
Another successful Passover music festival in Hebron. Over 35,000 people attended the Passover music festival in Hebron on Monday April 2, 2018. The annual holiday event included children’s activities and tours of the historic sections of the city and surrounding nature areas. News outlets reported that over 15,000 people visited the Tomb of Machpela in … Read more
Residents evicted in 2016 celebrate Civil Administration go-ahead to repopulate Hebron. Two apartments in Hebron made front page headlines this week as Jewish residents returned to Beit Rachel and Beit Leah. The adjacent buildings located on King David Street near the Tomb of Machpela sat empty for years before being purchased by Jewish residents. In … Read more
Annual parade draws crowd for joyous holiday fun. The Jewish community of Hebron held their annual Purim parade on Thursday, March 1, 2018, to the delight of families, children and adults. Many came from other cities for the festive occasion in which people dressed up, sang and danced in celebration of the Jewish holiday. The … Read more
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