Some 150,000 take their prayers to Rachel's Tomb

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Jewish worshippers stand outside Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem

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Jewish worshippers pray at Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem

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An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man prays at Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem

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Jewish worshippers stand outside Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem

Seli Rafaeli wants to get married this year, so she was leaving nothing to chance. The 22-year old from Bat Yam woke up at 5:30 Thursday morning to catch a bus to Jerusalem and from there to Rachel's Tomb in nearby Bethlehem. "Everything you ask of her, she grants you," said Rafaeli, as she stood in line at...

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Some 150,000 take their prayers to Rachel's Tomb

News Source: Jerusalem Post | about 1 month ago

Seli Rafaeli wants to get married this year, so she was leaving nothing to chance. The 22-year old from Bat Yam woke up at 5:30 Thursday morning to catch a bus to Jerusalem and from there to Rachel's Tomb in nearby Bethlehem. "Everything you ask of...
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News Source: Israel National News | about 1 month ago

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MK Bibi: Jews Have the Right to Pray Anytime

News Source: Israel National News | about 1 month ago

IsraelNN.com) MK Aryeh Bibi said Thursday that Jews have the right to pray at any holy site they choose, at any time. Bibi, a member of Kadima, stood up for Jewish rights to access holy places while visiting Rachel's Tomb (Kever Rachel) in Bethlehem...