Rachel’s Tomb is a place which arouses the emotions of those who visit. People come from all over to pray at the burial place of our holy matriarch. There is definitely a feeling of prayers being answered at that holy place.  It is said that in time of need Rachel will cry and beg for the mercy of her children.

For security purposes, a large fortress-like wall was built to surround the original building. There are convenient options of getting from Jerusalem to the Tomb of Rachel by bus, although it does take longer. Private cars and taxis can use the parking lot next to the building.

On the date of Rachel’s death on the Jewish calendar (11 Cheshvan) it is considered an auspicious time for prayer and thousands of people come to pray that day, with buses leaving from Jerusalem all day.

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Posted: January 4, 2020

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