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Cave of the Patriarchs Opens for Continuous Prayer on Tisha B'Av with Special Arrangements
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First reported by Srugim · 17 minutes ago
What happened
The Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron will open for continuous prayer from the evening of Tisha B'Av through the fast day, with special safety measures and refreshments provided after the fast ends.
- 01Cave of the Patriarchs opens from 7 p.m. on Tisha B'Av eve until 9:45 p.m. on the fast day.
- 02Continuous prayer services will run throughout the day to accommodate all worshippers.
- 03Jacob Hall remains closed during the Tisha B'Av period due to renovations.
- 04Special Maariv prayers and Lamentations readings will be held at multiple locations in the cave.
- 05The cave of Otniel ben Kenaz will be open in the evening for worshippers.
- 06Rich refreshments will be served after the fast in the cave's lower garden to aid worshippers.
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