The Ma’aras HaMachpelah is closed to Jews today, Monday, 9 Elul, to accommodate a Muslim holiday. Persons wishing the holy site will be limited to davening outside on the seventh step.
The Machpelah will reopen to Jews on Monday night to Tuesday for slichos between midnight and 2:00am.
On Tuesday morning 10 Elul, the Machpelah will return to regular schedule, opening at 4:00AM.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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