Thousands Visit Tomb of the Patriarchs Despite Rain
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Tens of thousands of worshippers visited the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Hebron this past Shabbat, despite rainy weather. The Kiryat Arba-Hebron Council, led by Yisrael Bramson, organized extensive hospitality and activities for the guests. The event included prayer services, meals, lectures, and a business fair. Bramson praised the community's resilience and thanked the staff and security forces involved.
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- Tens of thousands visited the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Hebron during Shabbat Chayei Sarah.
- The event proceeded despite significant rainfall, filling prayer areas.
- Kiryat Arba-Hebron Council head Yisrael Bramson praised the community's strength.
- Extensive hospitality and activities were organized for visitors.
- Security and rescue forces, including the IDF and police, were present.
Tens of thousands of worshippers and guests visited the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Hebron this past Shabbat, coinciding with the Torah portion of Chayei Sarah, according to the Kiryat Arba-Hebron Council. Visitors, including families, youth, and international guests, began arriving on Friday morning. Despite rainy weather, the prayer areas around the tombs of the patriarchs and matriarchs were filled with worshippers.
The Torah portion of Chayei Chayei Sarah recounts Abraham's purchase of the Tomb of the Patriarchs. In honor of the Shabbat, residents of Kiryat Arba opened their homes to host dozens of guests. Tents were also set up on the community's lawns, and a parking lot was designated for families arriving with caravans.
The Kiryat Arba-Hebron Council, led by Yisrael Bramson, organized the event in cooperation with the Tomb of the Patriarchs administration, the Ministry of Religious Services, the local religious council, and Chabad of Hebron. Preparations included accommodation, meals, and prayers. Alongside religious services, a business fair, lectures, panels, workshops, and classes were held, featuring staff from the council and the community center.
In his summary of the Shabbat, Council Head Bramson stated, "Despite the rain and the crowds, Kiryat Arba-Hebron once again proved its strength." Bramson, who was involved in organizing the Shabbat even before being elected head of the council, previously accompanied preparations for years as CEO of the Tomb of the Patriarchs institutions, including organizing Shabbat meals, mass Kiddush, and setting up hospitality tents.
Bramson thanked the council and community center staff who worked throughout Shabbat, as well as the security and rescue forces present, including the IDF and the Yehuda Brigade, the Tomb of the Patriarchs Border Police, the Israel Police, the Fire and Rescue services, and Magen David Adom. He also expressed gratitude to the volunteers who assisted during the weekend.
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