Thousands Including Samaritan Women Pray at Joseph's Tomb Ahead of Jewish New Year

What happened

1. 01Thousands prayed overnight at Joseph's Tomb in Nablus ahead of Rosh Hashanah.
2. 02A large group of Samaritan women prayed for peace, soldier safety, and hostages' return.
3. 03The event was organized by the Samaria Regional Council with IDF and volunteer support.
4. 04Joseph's Tomb visits have increased recently, including notable religious ceremonies.
5. 05Access remains restricted to nighttime hours due to security concerns.
6. 06Calls exist to make the site permanently accessible, but restrictions continue.

Translated and summarized by baba from Kikar HaShabbat, the latest report. Read Kikar HaShabbat’s original