Tens of Thousands Attend Rachel's Tomb Commemoration in Bethlehem
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Tens of thousands of worshippers are attending the annual commemoration of Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem, which began yesterday and ends Friday. Access is limited to public transport due to crowds, with enhanced bus services from Jerusalem. Security forces are managing the event, which sees a significant number of female visitors, including many from abroad. Special services are available for those unable to attend physically.
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- Tens of thousands of worshippers are attending the annual commemoration of Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem.
- The event, which began yesterday, will conclude on Friday morning.
- Access to the tomb complex is restricted to public transportation due to heavy crowds.
- Bus services from Jerusalem have been significantly increased to accommodate visitors.
- Security for the commemoration is being handled by multiple police and border guard units.
- Approximately 70% of visitors to the site are women, many coming from abroad.
Tens of thousands of worshippers have arrived in Bethlehem for the annual commemoration of Rachel's Tomb, which began yesterday and will conclude Friday morning. Due to heavy traffic and large crowds, access to the tomb complex is restricted to public transportation only, with significantly increased bus services from Jerusalem. Security for the event is provided by the Jerusalem Police, the Jerusalem Envelope Border Police, and the Etzion Brigade.
The Ministry of Religious Services highlighted the site's unique appeal, noting that approximately 70% of visitors throughout the year and during the commemoration are women, many traveling from abroad specifically for the occasion. For those unable to attend in person, the National Center for the Development of Holy Places has established a special phone line and an online service for submitting names for prayer and blessing at Rachel's Tomb, free of charge.
Yehuda Avidan, Director General of the Ministry of Religious Services, praised the site manager Eyal Attia, the National Center for the Development of Holy Places, and the security forces for their efforts in infrastructure development, parking lot preparation, and site security. Avidan offered a blessing, stating, "May the merit of our mother Rachel, who intercedes for her children, stand for the success of the people of Israel."
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