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Hebron's Enduring Jewish Significance Recalled
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The Jewish connection to Hebron, dating back to Patriarch Avraham, was re-established after the 1967 Six-Day War when Rabbi Shlomo Goren entered the Cave of Machpelah. The article details the historical and spiritual significance of Hebron for Jews, including Avraham's purchase of the cave and subsequent Jewish presence, interrupted by violence and occupation. Following the 1967 liberation, Jewish life returned, with around 1,000 Jews now living in Hebron and 8,000 in nearby Kiryat Arba.
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- Rabbi Shlomo Goren marked Jewish return to Hebron's Cave of Machpelah after 1967 war.
- Avraham's biblical purchase of the Cave of Machpelah solidified Jewish ties to Hebron.
- Jewish life in Hebron was disrupted by riots in 1929 and Jordanian rule until 1967.
- Approximately 1,000 Jews now live in Hebron, with 8,000 in nearby Kiryat Arba.
- The return to Hebron signifies a commitment to the Land of Israel.
- Hebron is considered a source of faith and inspiration for generations of Jews.
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