Until a number of months ago, there was no access to the Ma’aras HaMachpelah in Chevron for the handicapped. People frequently carried wheelchairs up the long flight of stairs, but a wheelchair-bound person or anyone with limitations was unable to visit on one’s own.

A number of months ago that all changed when an escalator for the handicapped was donated in memory of Brad Jacobson, who was truly a lover of the Holy City, the Chevron community reports. One of the immediate benefits of the escalator is that the Chevron Kollel is now able to hear shiurim from Rav Moshe Levinger, who too is in need of the new service.

Anyone wishing to visit the Machpelah and would like to arrange in advance to use the escalator may call 052-899-0309.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)