Tag: Joseph’s Tomb
Jews pray at Tel Aviv’s Habima Square for World Tefillin Day
A Jewish prayer gathering took place at Tel Aviv's Habima Square on Wednesday morning as part of World Tefillin Day.
The event this year coincides with Tu B'av, celebrated in modern Israel as a holiday of love, but with ancient roots, dating back to the Temple period in Jerusalem when it marked the start of the grape harvest.
Thousands visit Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus; IDF forces come under attack
Thousands of Jewish worshippers took part in the monthly pilgrimage to Joseph’s Tomb in the Palestinian Authority-controlled town of Nablus (Shechem) on Tuesday night, making it the largest delegation to the holy site since...
Israeli ministers call for unity during visit to Joseph’s Tomb
Two members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government visited Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus late Wednesday night, urging unity among the people of Israel.
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu and Minister of Culture and Sport Miki...
Two Israelis shot near Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus
Two Israelis were wounded by gunfire while attempting to approach Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus/Shechem overnight Sunday, according to the Israeli military.
The victims, both haredi men, were taken to Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva for treatment,...
Palestinian vandals set fire to Joseph’s Tomb
Palestinian vandals broke into Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus/Shechem on Saturday night, setting fire to parts of the site and smashing parts of the tomb structure, Israeli media reported on Sunday.
The attackers also reportedly damaged...
Pollard brings Torah scroll he commissioned while in jail to Joseph’s Tomb
Convicted spy for Israel Jonathan Pollard on Monday night dedicated a Torah scroll that he brought to Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus.
He commissioned the writing of the Torah scroll 12 years ago, while he was...