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Thousands Gather in Hebron for Tisha B'Av Prayers and Hospitality
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 23, 2026
What happened
Thousands gathered at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron on Tisha B'Av to pray and mourn, followed by a large hospitality event by the Holtzman family. The day included religious ceremonies, halachic teachings, and reflections on the Temple's destruction.
- 01Thousands prayed at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron on Tisha B'Av under intense heat.
- 02The Holtzman family hosted a large hospitality event providing food and drink after the fast.
- 0352 boys from the Anusim Meshad community had a Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall.
- 04Rabbis delivered teachings on mourning customs and the significance of Tisha B'Av.
- 05The article includes stories of faith, resilience, and calls for unity during this solemn time.
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