Special Transport Arrangements for Rachel's Tomb Commemoration
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israel is implementing special traffic and public transportation measures for the Rachel's Tomb commemoration on Thursday, November 11th. Private vehicles will be banned from the site, with shuttle buses operating from Teddy Stadium. Special arrangements are in place for the elderly and disabled, and the event will run from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. Attendees are urged to use public transport and follow police guidance.
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- Special traffic and transport arrangements are in place for the Rachel's Tomb commemoration on Thursday, November 11th.
- Private vehicles and buses will be prohibited from entering the Rachel's Tomb complex.
- Shuttle buses will operate from Teddy Stadium to transport attendees to the tomb.
- The commemoration event will take place from Wednesday afternoon until Thursday evening.
- Special transport will be provided for the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
- Attendees are advised to use public transportation and follow police instructions.
Israel is preparing for the annual commemoration of Rachel Imeinu (Our Mother Rachel) on Thursday, November 11th, which falls on the 11th of Cheshvan. The National Center for the Development of Holy Sites and the Ministry of Religious Services are organizing the event, with the Israel Police overseeing special traffic, parking, and public transportation arrangements.
Private vehicles and buses will be prohibited from entering the Rachel's Tomb complex during the commemoration. Attendees will be able to walk from the Rosemarin Junction to the tomb and back, following security forces' instructions. Special bus lines, 662 and 663, will operate from the western parking lot of Teddy Stadium, near gates 8-9, providing direct transport to the tomb complex. Passengers will be dropped off at a square near the Yellow Gate on the Rosemarin axis, from which they can walk to the tomb.
Light vehicles will be available to transport the elderly and individuals with disabilities to the tomb complex. The commemoration will be active from 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21st, until 6:00 AM on Thursday, October 22nd, and again from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Thursday. Public transportation services will operate with a fee, requiring pre-loaded Rav-Kav cards. Normal city service to Rachel's Tomb will be suspended on Wednesday between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, and on Thursday between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Certain bus stops will be canceled, and bus lines 163 and 238 will not operate during the event. The complex will be closed to the public from Wednesday morning until Thursday evening, subject to police assessment, and delays are expected. Attendees are advised to use public transportation and follow instructions from police and ushers. Free prayer requests can be submitted on the National Center for the Development of Holy Sites website.
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