Description
The Cave of the Patriarchs, also called the Cave of Machpelah (“cave of the double tombs”) and known by Muslims as the Sanctuary of Abraham or the Ibrahimi Mosque, is a series of subterranean chambers located in the heart of the old city of Hebron (Al-Khalil) in the Hebron Hills. [Gen. 23:17-19][Gen. 50:13] According to tradition that has been associated with the Holy Books Torah, Bible and the Quran, the cave and adjoining field were purchased by Abraham as a burial plot.
The site of the Cave of the Patriarchs is located beneath a Saladin-era mosque, which had been converted from a large rectangular Herodian-era Judean structure.
The Hebrew name of the complex reflects the very old tradition of the double tombs of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob and Leah, considered the Patriarchs and Matriarchs of the Jewish people, who are all believed to be buried there. The only Jewish matriarch missing is Rachel, who is believed to be buried near Bethlehem where she died in childbirth.[2] The Arabic name of the complex, Al-Haram Al-Ibrahimi, reflects the prominence given to Abraham, who the Muslims recognize as a prophet and patriarch.
Our unforgettable adventure begins when my radio co-host uncle Laybush, zt”l, cried out to Hashem over this holy place, having become a mosque. We both prayed to Hashem to find a secret entrance, which would allow us to enter the cave and pray without having to go through a place where others literally pray for the demise of the holy nation of Israel.
Hashem answered our prayer, and we were led by a very mysterious person to find the secret entrance. We invite all of our listeners to join us when we communicate with all three avot/forefathers. We invite you to hold hands with us, when we confront the frightening and ugly head of Esau. So much so that I want you to experience this unforgettable journey, that this disk will be given as a gift to each person who orders at least 2 disks from the wonderful selection of discs of music on my website.