IDF Gears Up For Massive Shabbos Chayei Sorah Gathering In Chevron

The IDF and Border Police have deployed extra units in the city of Chevron secure this year’s ‘Chevron Shabbos’, as tens of thousands of Israelis head to the ancient city for what has become a popular annual pilgrimage.

Last year, more than 40,000 Jews stayed in Chevron for Shabbos Chayeiu Sorah, and similar numbers are expected to visit this weekend.

The entire Meoras Hamachpela complex will be open to Jewish visitors during Shabbos. For most of the year, most of the complex is reserved for Muslim prayer services, with Jewish access limited to a single hall.

Read more at Arutz Sheva.

{Matzav.com}