Hebron-Bethlehem-From Abraham to RachelJanuary 28, 1997 I am ashamed to admit that, in spite of the relatively short distance, I very infrequently visit Rachel’s Tomb – Kever Rachel Emenu – in Bethlehem. The last time I was there was before the city was abandoned to Arafat, over a year ago. I recall feeling very emotionally drained, at that time. ‘Redeployment’ […]
Read moreHebron-Past, Present and Forever by David Wilder Hebron – R.I.P.? January 17, 1997 Last night Prime Minister Netanyahu, speaking at apress conference, told viewers that “Israel is notwithdrawing from Hebron, rather is resituating inHebron.” Bibi has a way with words. For that matter, so does MK Michael Eitan, a long-time Hebron supporter. Explaining his acceptance of theaccords, he compares the […]
Read moreLife is full of crossroads. Some are very personal, others of a public nature. Some are relativelyunimportant. Yet others, may have far reachingimplications and consequences. Presently Israel is at acrossroads that may determine our fate – the fate ofHebron, of Jerusalem, of the State of Israel, and of theentire Jewish People. We have arrived at a moment oftruth. Tonight, a […]
Read moreA Virtual VisitJanuary 1, 1997It is virtually impossible to understand Hebron withoutvisiting, seeing, feeling, and experiencing, the streets,the neighborhoods, the children, the adults, the sites,and the sounds of the City of the Patriarchs. So manypeople, even the most staunch of Hebron’s supporters, whofor one reason or another have either never been toHebron, or haven’t visited for many years, only realizethe […]
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